The Original SLC Divas This past Sunday I attended the most enjoyable brunch ever, and I’ve been to plenty of them. No, it wasn’t as opulent a brunch spread as you’d find at The Grand America, Stein Eriksen Lodge, or Tuscany. But this one had something no other does: The Viva La DIVA Show! Viva La DIVA is said to be Salt Lake City’s “first and only professional celebrity and … [Read more...]
9 Places to Dine Out on Easter Sunday
I’ve often wondered how bunny rabbits and colored boiled eggs came to be part of the Christian Easter tradition. Beats me. Seems like a stretch. Maybe the United Egg Producers or the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association were behind it. At any rate, nowadays we celebrate Easter with bunnies, eggs, Easter baskets and bonnets and, increasingly, the opportunity to get out of the k … [Read more...]
The Dish: Vegan Cookbook and Brunch Suggestions
Soul food and veganism are not exactly synonymous. But, that might change with an excellent new cookbook called Sweet Potato Soul. The book’s subtitle is a lengthy one, but sums up what it’s all about: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes for the Southern Flavors of Smoke, Sugar, Spice and Soul. The author is Jenné Claiborne, creator of the Sweet Potato Soul blog and YouTube station. … [Read more...]
Brunch In Ogden
If you’re like me, you rarely pass up an opportunity to partake of bacon. Pig & A Jelly Jar Recently, my girlfriend and I were strolling along Historic 25th street and happened upon Pig & A Jelly Jar. As we walked through the 100-year-old structure, we appreciated the efforts made to preserve the rich history of this establishment’s brick walls, high ceilings, and har … [Read more...]