Inspired Treats For Your Sweet Tooth Like many Utahns, I love a good treat, and while in pursuit of a unique sweet treat, I came upon Awe Sweet! Inspiring Treats in Bountiful. The shop is easy to find with its distinctive logo of a fun red heart licking its lips. A bright colorful wall of twenty-two unusual flavors of cotton candy greets customers as they walk in the … [Read more...]
Five Utah Cocktails and Drinks You Must Try
Raise A Glass to Local Spirits Utah’s mixologists know a thing or two about cocktails ― from layering nuanced flavors to finding the best locally made spirits, liqueurs and bitters ― and then putting all the right ingredients together to WOW, all while working within the narrow parameters of the state’s arcane liquor laws. As fall begins to fade into the holidays, now is the … [Read more...]
10 Fabulous Fish & Seafood Dishes to Find in Utah
Yes, Utah is a landlocked state. But even so, there are plenty of places to find fresh and delicious fish and seafood dishes here in the Beehive. Thanks to rapid transportation services, we can enjoy food on our plates that was swimming in an ocean or lake 24 to 48 hours ago ― something that was unthinkable 30 years ago. Here are 10 of my favorite restaurant fish and seafood … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Food Scene Bolsters Diversity
Grabbing a bite to eat in Ogden is an adventure. You can find dishes from all over the world, and in some restaurants, you can even find them all in the same place. Being an incredibly diverse city brings along a bright food selection, and the people of Ogden love it. Ogden has always been a melting pot in some regard. Being the junction city, it has always been a common … [Read more...]
The Seventh Day Adventist Faith Based High School in Castle Valley, Utah Hopes to Produce Half-a-Million Pounds of Potatoes this Year
“The main thing that’s happening here right now is potatoes,” said Tom Mayer, farm manager at Castle Valley Farms. Mayer is exuberant about the tubers: the many varieties, their nutritional value, and growing them organically. In past years, Castle Valley Farms has devoted about one fourteenth of an acre to potatoes. This year, they’ve planted 14 acres, which Mayer says will, … [Read more...]
10 Vegan Burgers to Die For in Salt Lake and Beyond
Vegan doesn't have to be boring. Being good doesn’t have to be boring. Here are the most decadent and delicious vegan burgers in Salt Lake City: 1. Most Customizable The potential of the BYOB (Build Your Own Burger) is only limited by your imagination. You’ll pay $11 for a Beyond Burger patty topped with a slice of vegan cheddar cheese. Sauteed mushrooms, grilled … [Read more...]
5 Heavenly Burgers under $10 in Salt Lake
The Rules: must be locally owned and the burger must be less than $10 On a quest to find that state’s best bargain burgers under $10, we begin a trip back in time to some of Utah’s favorite hamburger drive-ins and dine-ins for the best quality-to-cost ratio with a dash of history. Proper Burger This spot speaks to diners looking for a fancy burger without the fancy prices. … [Read more...]
5 Utah Burgers You Must Try
Utah has a passion for burgers, and if you’re craving one, there is no shortage of burger joints to choose from. Whether you’re in Salt Lake City, or a tiny Southern Utah town, no matter what type of burger you prefer, you’ll find one you should try on this list: Capitol Burger’s Mac N Cheese Burger If you check the reviews for Torrey’s Capitol Burger food truck, you’ll … [Read more...]
Utah’s Top 12 Family Owned Restaurants
I suppose referring to a certain type of small, independently owned and operated restaurants as “mom and pop joints” is more of a metaphor than reality-based. Sure, there really are eateries run by husband/wife teams, but usually when we say “mom and pop” we’re referring to the scale of the restaurant, not that it’s necessarily couple-owned. At any rate, here are … [Read more...]
Westwater Canyon: A Utah River Rafting Trip to Put on Your Bucket List
Snapshot memories fill my mind from my one-day trip down Westwater Canyon with Moab-based outfitter Sheri Griffith River Expeditions. One is an image of a family of sleek otters frolicking near the river bank just outside their den. Their little faces would peek above the surface, and then they’d disappear, their curved backs surfacing momentarily as they dove, popping back up … [Read more...]