restaurant reviews
All About Annie: The Unlikely Tale of Annie’s Cafe
Annie Bennet — co-owner with her husband Dave of Annie’s Cafe in Bountiful — has a story to tell. The path that led her to opening Annie’s Cafe was an…
Where to Eat on Easter: Easter Lunches, Brunches, Dinners & More
Easter Sunday might be a great day to venture out for a holiday meal. Here is a select list of great places to do just that.
Funky, Fun & Fab Restaurant in Ogden: A Visit To WB’s Eatery
One of the coolest eateries I’ve set foot in during the past year or more is WB’s Eatery in Ogden. It anchors The Monarch on Historic 25th Street.
Indian Cuisine North & South: Takeaway Meals at 2 Far Flung Indian Eateries
Since 1998, Royal India in Sandy has been a can’t-miss dining destination for Indian cuisine in Utah. Not only is the food excellent at Royal India, but chef/owner Emmanuel Shanthakumar…
Deer Valley Delicious: Seafood Dining Takeaway, Snow Park Restaurant & More
Deer Valley Resort justifiably receives piles of awards and accolades for its world-class hospitality, amenities, skiable terrain, and of course, food and drink. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a…
STELLAS! A V-Day Visit to Ogden’s Best Italian Eatery
Ogden’s American & Italian Bistro called Stellas has outstaniding quality of food as well as the service and ambiance.
TACO ME! Tacos Terrífico at Barrio SLC
I’m always on the lookout for a good street taco. And recently, I came across a newish taco joint that serves up excellent street-style tacos. It’s called Barrio SLC which,…
DOGGEDLY DELICIOUS—Fletcher’s Captivating Canine Pedigree
Fletcher’s Park City was named after and inspired by a rescued dog to become a restaurant and lounge dedicated to making people happy.
THIRD TIME A CHARM — Finca’s Third Location is a Magical One
Finca restaurant opens third time at a new location in the 15th & 15th space that was occupied by Trestle Tavern.
WORD ON THE STREET: Afterword Raises the Culinary Stakes in Heber
with the opening of Afterword By Tupelo Park City, Heber now has a dining destination that is well worth going out of the way for.
THE BEST NEW BITES OF 2020—Food & Drink Highlights from a Pretty Crappy Year
2020 wasn’t all bad news. Surprisingly, a number of excellent new restaurants opened this past year (see below), even during the pandemic. And some tried and true eateries ranging from…
New St. Regis Deer Valley Dining Temptations: The New Yurt Village and Brasserie are Perfect Fits for Foodies
One thing you can say about the folks at the St. Regis Deer Valley is that they aren’t content to rest on their laurels.
East Side, West Side—Nomad Eatery Moves East AND West
Nomad Eatery was reborn, this time as Nomad East in the cozy space that was formerly home to Eggs in the City, And this week, Nomad opened a new location…
LAST CALL FOR TURKEY DAY — More Thanksgiving Day Dining Options
Last week in Utah Bites I offered a roundup of excellent restaurant choices for dine-in and takeout on Thanksgiving. Since then, a few more options have rolled in. So, I…
THANKFUL FOR OUR RESTAURANTS — Where to Dine-In or Score Great Takeout for Thanksgiving Day
A number of great local restaurants will be open for dine-in service on Thanksgiving 2020, and some are also offering meals to take home. Here are some excellent choices.
MADE IN-HOUSE – A Leisurely Lunch at From Scratch Restaurant
I had raved about From Scratch shortly after it opened, and was curious to see how the place was faring under new ownership in a pandemic. So, my wife and…