Restaurant Review: Shin Sei – Utah

shin-sei-ogdenLunch at Shin Sei in Ogden.

Looking for lunch spot in historic Ogden, check out this great Japanese joint. Wonderful vegan and meat lover options. Sushi was veggie. Can’t believe it’s not a volcano, spicy salmon. Check out their $2 Tuesday specials too. The mussel shooters were great!

Restaurant Review: David’s Kitchen – Utah

davids-kitchen-slcLunch at the famous David’s Kitchen in Salt Lake City.

When I lived in CA and traveled back to UT, I always made sure to stop in for their amazing Hot & Sour Soup. Excellent Chinese makes a difference… crisp veggies, tasty sauces, great service (like customized pot sticker sauce made to order at your table). Lots of options for vegan and meat eaters. Suitable for business meetings, date nights, family functions.

Recipe: No Cheese Nachos

no-cheese-nachosBefore going nutritarian, I was a sucker for nachos and all the cheesey gooey goodness. So here’s my version of no cheese nachos!
Ingredients:
Rice/bean chips
Diced tomato
Vegetarian chili
Cubed avocado
Chopped cilantro
Salsa

Just as good as the real deal!

Restaurant Review: Guru’s Cafe – Utah

gurusWarm weather + outdoor seating + healthy food = great dinner out. Chipotle chicken wrap, Asian salad with tofu, sweet potato fries and spiced hummus with pita and chips. Mmmmm… thank you! Great spot for casual dates, business meetings, and large family parties. Always something for everyone in the crowd.

Restaurant Review: Thailand Restaurant – Utah

thailand-restaurant-draperThailand Restaurant in Draper.

Veggie spicy pad ped, Tom ka, veggie egg rolls? Yes, please! Thai House in Draper was sold and renamed to Thailand Restaurant. Same great location, food is pretty good too. My only gripe was not enough wait staff for busy lunch, otherwise great location for business lunch.

Recipe: Baked butternut squash, brussel sprout and onion

butternut-squash-brussel-sprout-and-onionGreat side dish!
Easy to make and a crowd pleaser (adults & kids alike)

Ingredients:
3 cups cubed butternut squash
4 cups brussel sprouts halved
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon no-salt seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In large bowl, toss together squash, brussel sprouts, onion and olive oil. Spread out on cookie sheet. Sprinkle no-salt seasoning. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until squash is fork tender and brussel sprouts have some brown edges. Serve as side dish or main course.

Only bummer was no left overs.

Restaurant Review: Thai Basil – Utah

thai-basil-slcDinner out with new investor friends. Fresh, crisp veggies, flavorful sauces, decent portion sizes. Great variety of veggie, vegan and meat dishes. We enjoyed pineapple curry, pad siew, egg rolls, potstickers, basil tofu stir fry. Quick, nice service. Great spot for business meal, family outings and date nights.