On the one hand, there are a lot of burger joints out there, and it takes a bit to rise above the pack. On the other hand, how hard is it to mess up ground beef? Well, I’ll let you answer that latter one for yourself, because I think it’s clear that there are still […]
Layla Mediterranean Grill and Mezze: “Got me on my knees…”
August 19, 2011 by
Not just a great Eric Clapton song. It’s also a great place in Holladay for your next dinner reservations: Layla Mediterranean Grill and Mezze. And I do mean reservations. It only took me once to learn the lesson, and the second time, a good friend of the owner saved me when I forgot to get […]
Rio Grande Cafe: The Right Place for Lunch
July 30, 2011 by
It is hard for me to criticize the Rio Grande Cafe. The place has great food, great atmosphere, and generally good service. It has become my “go to” when nothing else will fit the bill for lunch. During my most recent trip over to Rio Grande, we arrived a little after the noon hour, and […]
J. Wong’s Asian Bistro: Priced for Value, Cooked to Taste
July 23, 2011 by
There aren’t a lot of restaurants in downtown Salt Lake where you can find good service, upscale food, and clean and attractive decor…for under $10. J. Wong’s Asian Bistro on 200 South just one such place. From the minute we pulled up (and got rock star parking directly in front of the building) to the […]
Thaifoon: a chain, but not a drag
July 16, 2011 by
Based on my very limited experience, 1 PM is a great time to eat at Thaifoon. The lunch crowd has hit the road, you’re extra hungry, since you’re late for lunch, and you can just smell the food cooking. We pulled in as everyone else was pulling out, were quickly seated by a smiling waitress who quickly […]
Yanni’s Greek Express: gyros for the rushed.
July 15, 2011 by
A quickie, because sometimes that’s all you have time for. Unless you have been hiding under a rock (with the Geico guys), then you know that Salt Lake City has an abundance of Greek owned and themed restaurants. This week, I visited Yanni’s Greek Express. Fast. Greek. And good. I ordered, of course, a gyro (pronounced […]
Five Guys: Fabulous Food For the Famished
May 1, 2011 by
OK, Five Guys is not exactly “fabulous,” per se. In fact, it’s pretty darn down to earth. There are no frills, the menu is simple, and even the color scheme is just one color above monochromatic. But when you’re famished, the burger is about as good as anything you’d make on your home bbq.
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