I heard a molecular biologist this week say that we are around 20 times more likely to contract COVID 19 while indoors as opposed to outside. If that is true, then it makes sense that we should be leaning toward eating outdoors as much as possible these days. Fortunately, many of our best local restaurants offer outdoor dining options and there are plenty of decks, patios, … [Read more...]

While many local restaurants are still closed for in-house dining due to COVID-19 restrictions, a few have reopened and will be welcoming guests for Father’s Day lunches, brunches and dinners this weekend. Here’s a handful of dad-worthy dining destinations.  A terrific spot to celebrate Father’s Day - and to enjoy sensational views along with exceptional food and drink - … [Read more...]

The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, we dropped by Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon for curbside pickup. The Log Haven dining rooms, deck and patio are open for safe, socially distant in-house dining if you’d prefer to eat at the restaurant. It’s a good choice, especially given the … [Read more...]

The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures and reopenings continues. This week, we dropped by Stoneground Italian Kitchen restaurant in downtown SLC for curbside pickup. The Stoneground dining room and patio are open for safe, socially distant in-house dining if you’d prefer to eat at the restaurant. It’s a good choice, since the ambiance, … [Read more...]

The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures continues. This week, we traveled up to Tupelo restaurant on Park City’s Main Street. After being cooped up mostly in the house for months, it was really nice to enjoy the scenic drive to Park City. According to owners Matt Harris and Maggie Alvarez, Tupelo will reopen on June 4th for safe, … [Read more...]

The mission to explore takeout dining during Utah’s COVID-19 restaurant closures continues. This week, we traveled up to Ogden to WB’s Eatery located at The Monarch on 25th Street. I should note that WB’s - which is a combination wine cafe, bar, bodega and coffee house - is open for in-house dining but is also providing quick curbside pickup service for customers who want … [Read more...]

It goes without saying that many, if not most, of us have some extra time on our hands these days. As a food and travel writer, I haven’t been able to review restaurants (aside from takeout) or do any extensive traveling in the past couple months.  However, I have used some of that time to catch up on reading a pile of books about food and eating, as well as watching some … [Read more...]

Boy, if there was ever a time to be grateful to our mothers it’s now. That goes double for all of the front line moms out there and those with children who’ve been sheltering at home now for many weeks, quickly learning how to homeschool and assist with online education.  In-house dining at local restaurants is currently a moving target. Some places opened on May 1st - the … [Read more...]