August 11, 2026

WRR: Benja Thai & Sushi

It may look like cherry picking to take a recommendation for the best restaurant in St. George, order take out, and then write a raving review about it, but that’s only because cherry picking is what you do when you have a three-year old making mayhem from her car seat and a four-month old making […]

WRR: Pat’s Barbecue

I went looking for good barbecue and where I found it was about as interesting as the food. If you’re headed to Pat’s Barbecue, don’t go expecting brass buttoned waiters and a multicourse meal. Bring an appetite, a friend or four, and plan on good eats, though, because that’s what you can expect. At a friend’s […]

WRR: Jasmine China Bistro and Sushi Bar

When I sat down and looked around the room at Jasmine China Bistro and Sushi Bar, my first thought was: is this a retirement community? No, it was not, but the lunch time crowd made it seem so. There must have been a “Senior Citizens Welcome” sign on the front door that I missed. Fortunately, […]

WRR: Cotton Bottom Inn

There’s no reason you should write off a venue just because it looks like a run down,  hole-in-the-wall shack. I mean, as long as all you want is a darn good burger, then the venue shouldn’t really bother you too much, right? (I mean, short of anything dangerous to your moral sensibilities or common sense, […]

Maxwell’s East Coast Eatery: Good Lunch, Slow Service

If you’re in a hurry, do not try Maxwell’s East Coast Eatery. Situated just north of fourth south on Main Street in Salt Lake City, Maxwell’s is an obvious stop for the downtown crowd. Occupying the corner of the building, Maxwell’s is lots of polished wood, a central bar, large televisions, and high stools. It’s […]

Chunga’s: Good Mexican Food, Just Outside of Downtown

The great thing about finding good Mexican food off the beaten path is that you don’t have to wait in line. Walk right up, place your order, and find a seat. Five minutes later, you’re enjoying your enchiladas, heaps of beans and rice, washed down by your favorite soft drink. You can worry about the […]

Firehouse BBQ: They Have a Real BBQ

If you’re going to go out for BBQ, you might as well go get it right off the barbecue. Serious. I have no idea how I found it, but Firehouse BBQ puts the fire, and the BBQ, back into…well, you get the point. While my friend and I are sitting there examining and enjoying the sweet […]