restaurant reviews
WHERE’S THE FIRE? Bargain Binging at Oak Wood Fire Kitchen
During the holiday season – which is suddenly upon us – we like to spend time with friends and family. And that includes dining out in restaurants. However, for some…
Cafe Madrid Brunch, Slow Food Snail Awards, Fleming’s
Looking for a new, unique spot to enjoy brunch? Good news! Cafe Madrid now serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy the fabulous artwork…
Restaurant Econ 101 – Why you paid $22 for a $12 steak
The simple truth is that almost every restaurateur I know charges as little as they can and still make a profit. Profit margins in restaurants are tiny. To gouge customers…
Thankful to Not Cook—Where to Dine Out on Thanksgiving
Some of us love to cook for friends and family during the holidays. And some, not so much. If you’d prefer to enjoy breaking bread on Thanksgiving without having to…
ESCAPE TO VEGAS! Cheap Eats, Legal Weed & a Magic Dragon in Sin City
It goes without saying that you can lap up an opulent, high-roller experience visiting Vegas. But on a writer’s income, that’s not in the cards (so to speak) for me.…
Squatters Hell’s Keep Belgian Style Golden Ale
Congratulations for Squatters Craft Beers on winning a silver medal in the Belgian Style Blonde Ale or Pale Ale category for Hell’s Keep Belgian Style Golden Ale
Kid-Friendly Dining for Youngsters & Their Adults
It’s unfortunate, but in America, “kid-friendly restaurant” tends to mean places like Chuck E. Cheese, fast-food franchises, and all-you-can-eat joints like Chuck-A-Rama. I say “unfortunate,” because I believe that kids,…
HALLOWEIRD—More Fearfully Freaky Foods for Fright Night
Keep in mind that in some cultures eating a hot dog would be considered repulsive, while enjoying monkey brains for dinner would not be. It takes all kinds to fill…
DEER VALLEY DINING – A Sneak Peak at 2019-2020 Season
“The Beard House is absolutely delighted to be hosting this dinner, as it not only represents an opportunity for our guests to meet a group of chefs from such an…
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? – A Visit to Vessel Kitchen
And, Vessel Kitchen states as part of their mission that “We believe in a dining experience that leaves you feeling better on the way out the door than you did…
In The Bag—Getting Messy at Hook & Reel
For many years, my late, generous friend Gus Magann and his brother Tony would host a Louisiana-style crawfish boil when the weather turned warm. It was a raucous, messy affair…
Gone, But Not Forgotten – The Many Meals I Miss
In the quarter-century that I’ve been writing about Utah’s food and drink scene, I’ve seen far too many restaurants come and go. And there are plenty I miss. A jaunt…
Dinner in Daybreak—A Trip to Porch Restaurant
Located on Daybreak’s SoDa Row (the southwest corner of Kestrel Rise Road in South Jordan), Porch is Jen Gilroy’s ode to the American South, where she is the owner and…
Camp Out—Getting the Lowdown on Campos Coffee
I’m not a coffee drinker. You can investigate Campos coffee on your own. I’m told that Campos’ coffee second to none. But I came for the food. Along with Avocado…
Triple Your Pleasure – Three New Utah Restaurants
Say hello to Alabama-style “chicken fingers.” I put it in parentheses because these are unlike any chicken finger you have had. These are farm fresh chicken tenders grilled or fried…