Burgers and fries made the old fashion way is what Dan and Stacy Neilson, owners of Millie’s Burgers in Sugar House, do six days a week. “We make everything from scratch: our own sauces, french fries, onion rings, breaded mushrooms and breaded zucchinis,” says Dan. “We use fresh meat and cook your food to order. It makes a difference.” Those are the basics that have … [Read more...]
Burger Battle – How Does Shake Shack Shake Out vs. a Local?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’re likely aware that Shake Shack has come to Utah. It would be hard to miss Utah’s press and foodies going gaga over the opening of our first Shake Shack at The School Yard in Sandy or the recent opening of a second Utah location at Fashion Place. So this week I decided to find out what all the fuss is about. … [Read more...]
Utah’s Exceptional Burgers: Where to Get Them this Week
Meditrina I just heard from Meditrina chef/owner Jen Gilroy who checked in to tell me that Meditrina began serving their new Express Lunch this week. Lunch hours are from 11 AM to 3 PM, followed by a Snack Happy Hour from 3 to 5 PM. The Express Lunch is aimed at customers who want to enjoy items like Meditrina’s famous Mushroom and Brie Burger (now back on the menu) in 45 … [Read more...]
Burgers and Art: M.C. Escher and Block Restaurant
M.C. Escher Exhibition: Maybe it’s a too-well kept secret, or perhaps I’ve just been languishing in the dark… But I was stunned to learn recently about an exhibition of M.C. Escher artwork that’s been running at the BYU Museum of Art since November, and continues through May 19th. The Dutch-born Escher was one of my favorite artists, so I was thrilled to learn of the … [Read more...]