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Smokin’ Bones BBQ: : Saucy Flavor Puts this Bountiful Spot on the BBQ Map
Just off a busy intersection in Bountiful, I found the old building, the captivating sign, the people coming and going; it all screamed “eat here!” Once inside, that welcoming feeling…
A Cheesesteak State of Mind: Two Under-the-Radar Cheesesteak Emporiums
Here in Utah, somewhat surprisingly, you can get a damned good cheesesteak. Two cheesesteak joints that I really love and, unless you’re a hardcore cheesesteak aficionado, you probably haven’t heard…
Classic Chinese Dish: Beef with Broccoli
Beef with broccoli is one of the classic Chinese restaurant dishes that never fails to satisfy. Well, most of the time. Sometimes I find the sauce to be a bit…
10 Meal Choices For Mom: Where to Dine out on Mother’s Day
There are a bevy of lunches, brunches and dinners for mom on her special day at local restaurants. Here are some choices from the restaurants that contacted me with info…
Japanese-Style Chicken Curry Recipe
Japanese curry isn’t much like either Indian or Thai curries. It’s milder, for starters. And, Japanese curry usually incorporates carrots and potatoes into the dish. Here is my version of…
SLC’s Best Restaurant? Takashi Continues to Hit the Highest Notes
I had first met Takashi when he was a sushi chef at Shogun restaurant on Main Street and had become quite enamored with his talents.
Grilled Cinco de Mayo Steak Recipe
Many years ago, when I was restaurant critic for Las Vegas Life magazine, I visited Mary Sue Milliken’s and Susan Feniger’s Border Grill restaurant in Vegas. The most memorable dish…
Tom+Chee: Everyone Loves a Great Grilled Cheese
The ultimate comfort food I have met exactly one person in my life who didn’t like cheese. And although there are those who avoid cheese for health or dietary reasons,…
Tasty Ma-Po Tofu: Do It Yourself
Ma-po (or ma po or mapo) tofu is a signature dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine, but it’s quite easy to make at home. The key to success in making this…
Spring on the Food: 5 Salt Lake City Restaurants Worth Visiting this Spring
Five Salt Lake City restaurants worth visiting this Spring.
Tosh’s Ramen Comes to Holladay
Although the North American ramen craze has mostly subsided and other eats have become more trendy with foodies (think: Korean BBQ and Nashville hot chicken), here in Utah ramen is…
Two Moms, One Kitchen: Authentic Chinese Cuisine from Mom’s Kitchen Salt Lake City
One sure-fire way to find great Asian cooking is to go to the places where Asians eat. Such is the case with Mom’s Kitchen, an unassuming little restaurant dishing up…
Cajun-Creole Dirty Rice Easy Recipe
One of my favorite side dishes is a Cajun-Creole concoction called “Dirty Rice.” It begins with the holy trinity of Louisiana cooking – celery, onion & green pepper – and…
‘Que for You: R&R BBQ Comes to Farmington
I’ve been singing the praises of R&R BBQ since brothers Roger and Rod (R&R) Livingston opened their first brick-and-mortar operation in the spring of 2013, in downtown SLC. Prior to…
Chinatown-worthy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe
In the past couple of decades, kung pao chicken and kung pao shrimp have become among Americans’ favorite Chinese dishes, second probably only to fried rice and cream cheese-filled wontons.
Go Bacon Jerky
Outdoor enthusiasts may not think of bacon as a go-to adventure snack, but Orem-based GoBacon Jerky is working to change that. With products like uncured maple bacon jerky and uncured…