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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
“Vietopia” is a term invented by Kvin (pronounced "Kevin") Doan, owner of Vietopia Bistro. He says it means “Everything about Vietnam.” The Farmington location is Doan’s fifth Vietopia restaurant, and it’s been open about a year at Station Park. “I love the food, and I want to ...
OGDEN — Three years ago, Amber Broderick was at a friend’s house for dinner when she was offered a macaron cookie. “I had never had one, but when they gave one to me, I fell in love with them,” she said. “I couldn’t believe I hadn’t tried them before that night. I had really ...
One Dude’s Pizza Co. specializes in off-the-wall toppings. Where else can you find Funeral Potatoes pizza — a crust covered in white sauce, french fries, green onions, a sour cream drizzle and fried onions? The Chicken & Waffles pizza features roasted pulled chicken, Creole ...
Some places serve great coffee. Other places serve great food. Café Bloomm does both, says proprietor Marikh Mathias, who opened the Roy coffee shop last fall. “I’d always search for good coffee and good food, but could never find them together at the same place,” Mathias said. ...
OGDEN — Rick Proffer, owner of OTown Food Tours, has launched by-appointment tours of the downtown food scene. The tours officially started last Tuesday and are given in either in a private setting or to groups with a max of eight people. Tourgoers walk around a 1-mile radius in Ogden’s ...
