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Pretty in pink at Insta-worthy Plated Dreams in Woods Cross

If Barbie had a restaurant, it might look a lot like Plated Dreams in Woods Cross. Indeed, when the “Barbie” movie opened last month, dozens of pink-clad theatergoers picked the perfect place to brunch and lunch beforehand. “We had a lot of people in here for the 'Barbie' movie, ...

The word is out about Red Beard BBQ in Clearfield

Red Beard BBQ is more of a badly kept secret than a restaurant. It’s tucked away at the northeast corner of Clearfield’s Freeport Center. To find it, look for an industrial-looking building in a gravel parking lot, and a walk-up window with a line of people waiting to order. Seating? ...

Chris’ Cafe serves comfort classics in Clearfield

Chris Frazier spent over 17 years as a food industry broker, helping restaurant owners become successful. “So now I find myself in a position that I can implement what I’ve been teaching all my life,” said Frazier, who opened his own Clearfield restaurant, Chris’ Cafe, almost five ...

Roosters honored as Utah Restaurant Association’s restaurateur of the year

Kym and Peter Buttschardt consider their Roosters group of restaurants as “gathering places first, and restaurants and taprooms second,” said Kym Buttschardt. So it’s fitting that they were honored with the Utah Restaurant Association’s prestigious Golden Spoon: Restaurateur of the ...

Downtown Ogden eatery presents tacos with a twist

All About Tacos has a new spin on tacos — literally. The restaurant, opened last December, uses a vertical rotating spindle (called a trompo in Mexico). Slices of USDA prime top sirloin steak are stacked on the trompo and slow-cooked, “until it gets a nice caramelization on the ...

Japanese cuisine is a passion at Nikko Sushi and Ramen

Jennifer Tran grew up working in her parents’ Chinese restaurant. Now, she’s pursuing her passion for Japanese cuisine at Nikko Sushi and Ramen in Kaysville. “Japanese cuisine is very interesting to me, because it requires a lot of skill-set in the preparation and presentation. I have ...

Weber County getting 3 new cookie stores as demand soars, legal fight simmers

PLEASANT VIEW — As the cookie wars simmer in U.S. District Court, the apparent demand for the treat seems to keep growing and growing. Three new cookie locales are in the works in Weber County, at least — a Chip Cookies outlet in Pleasant View, a Dirty Dough site in Ogden and a Sodamix ...

Restaurant offers a Little Taste of Britain in Layton

Little Taste of Britain started out with an English transplant homesick for her homeland's food. Mandy Island's initial shop has grown to a Layton restaurant that offers typical British cuisine, from fish and chips to PG Tips Tea. Dining booths resemble beach shacks labeled with names of ...

Idle Isle gets a creative boost from new owner

The Idle Isle Café’s owner is keeping the old-fashioned traditions of the Brigham City restaurant, which turns 102 in May. But she’s added some updates as well. “We want the Idle Isle to last another 102 years,” said owner Corinna Harris. “We’re unique because we’re a historic ...

Biscuit & Hogs goes big on twisted classics

“Release your inner pig” is the theme of Biscuit & Hogs, the restaurant that opened last month at 2309 Washington Blvd. The 15-inch dining plates heaped with food tell you they’re not kidding. “Part of our charm is our portion size,” said Boomer Godsill, who opened his ...