For vegan option, ask for vermicelli noodle bowl with veggies instead of grilled meat. Friendly service.
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Restaurant Review: Taqueria 27 – Utah
Found my new fave Mexican restaurant in Salt Lake. Fresh. Bursting with flavor. Great service. Interesting daily taco special-today’s was grilled pear and beet. Make sure to try the hot sauces! Great options for the meat or veggie lover.
Restaurant Review: Saigon Cafe – California
Vietnamese love! Great veggie options.
Restaurant Review: Chen’s Noodle House – Utah
Last time I went to Chen’s, I was a meat eater, so thought I’d give it another try… veggie style.
The Vegetable Soup was pretty good. But, I did have them add rice noodles because I wanted something Pho-like. The veggies were hot, crisp and flavorful. I used Hoisin and Sriracha for a little extra kick too-yummy!
I didn’t check out any of the other veggie dishes because I knew the soup would be enough by itself. I was right! Glad I didn’t order another dish as it would’ve been way too much food. I did notice they have other veggie stir fry options (with tofu) too.
Overall, thumbs up!
Restaurant review: Eatery 1025 – Utah
I have found a new restaurant with all sorts of vegan and vegetarian love coming out of the kitchen… Eatery 1025 in Bountiful. Based off recommendations on UrbanSpoon, my friend suggested Eatery 1025 and I’m more than delighted that we went there for our business lunch!
For appetizer, Susan enjoyed the bruchetta with arugula and fennel. Messy just the way bruchetta is supposed to be. The balsamic drizzle allowed for a pop of earthy-tartness among the veggies. Wow.
For main meal, she tried out the cobb… Overflowing with chopped goodness. Before I became vegan, I always ordered cobb salads-hard to not fork a grilled chicken morsel!
I opted for another appetizer as my main dish: Hummus with pita and veggies. The roasted tomato hummus was creamy with just the right amount of texture. Fresh and crisp bell pepper, cucumber and carrot sticks were a welcome coolness to the hot summer lunch. The pita wedges were plentiful. Just the right amount of hummus to match.
Mike the waiter… fab is all I can say about this hot-headed, funny chap. He made the lunch even that much more fun. He treated us to a small bit of creamy veggie soup. I can’t remember what was in it, but there was ginger and a bit of chili oil suspended on top. The kale chip added crunch and texture. For my first bite at Eatery 1025, I knew that we’d hit a home run with this lunch choice.
At the end of our lunch, Fab Mike suggested the vegan chocolate mousse. Holy dark chocolate, Batman! One bite and I was done. Luckily Susan enjoyed a couple bites too. If someone wasn’t vegan, I don’t think they’d know any better. With slices of fresh pineapple, I couldn’t think of a better way to end a perfect meal. For the record, I had more than one bite of the mousse…
Bumped into Chelsa the head cook… She’s a veggie magician with eyes that sparkle while she talks about her food creations. If you get a chance to meet her, you’ll see what I mean.
Yeah, I’m in love and want to go back to find out what new delicacies will come from the swinging kitchen door.
Go. Support local. Experience the explosion of yumminess in your mouth. Eat vegan. Feel good.
Restaurant Review: It’s Tofu – Utah
Meeting a business associate for lunch, so I checked UrbanSpoon for vegan/vegetarian options near her office. I love using UrbanSpoon for vegan/vegetarian restaurant ideas. I found a new place called It’s Tofu – offering Korean dishes with veggie and meat options. Hooray!
I enjoyed the Hot Stone Pot with tofu. I opted to add brown rice for $1 extra – well worth it. The veggies included carrots, bean sprouts, zucchini, and mushrooms. The pot is actually hot, so I had to mix the ingredients right away – otherwise it’ll burn on the bottom. With a chile sauce that I added periodically through the meal, it was yummy! I will absolutely get this dish again.
The Korean traditional sides of kimchi, potatoes, radish and spicy cucumber slices. The waiter will bring more of the sides as desired. I had some extra radishes… love the tart vinegar flavor.
Great lunch. Great spot for a business meeting. Fresh ingredients. Perfect portion size. Great wait staff. Reasonable prices.
Restaurant Review: Oasis Cafe – Utah
One thing I love about friends who live in another county, is the exposure to new restaurants.
Marilyn suggested that we meet at Oasis Cafe in Salt Lake for our dinner date. Yeah! An organic, vegetarian, local spot. We sat in their patio area, enjoying the mild night breeze and giggled like school girls. I love girls-night-out.
We started off with the zucchini wrapped baked tofu in marinara sauce. Holy cow was this good! I would’ve had two of them, but need to remember to order without the parmesan cheese next time. You gotta try it!
Marilyn had the famous Mediterranean Salad with grilled salmon. I snagged one of her grilled potato slices. This vegetarian salad could easily be vegan with omitting the meat and vinaigrette dressing. Looked amazing though and Marilyn says it’s her favorite.
I enjoyed the Udon Noodles with tofu. This vegan dish was really tasty with fresh crisp veggies (gave Marilyn the mushrooms). The peanut sauce was amazing! I think peanuts are God’s way of telling us He loves us. I wish the noodles were whole wheat, or preferably rice, but were quite yummy.
Thanks, Oasis for a great dinner! I’ll be back… maybe try the Med salad vegan style.
Restaurant Review: Wild Grape
Introducing friends to yummy restaurants is one of my favorite things to do. Fun to experience great food – especially organic and locally grown ingredients. This time, we invited Greg and Lindsey to The Wild Grape – located downtown Salt Lake. Of course, they loved it too!
Klint had the Grape salad with grilled salmon. This is his favorite dish at Wild Grape.
Jen had the Steak with lobster and asparagus. Holy cow was
this good!
Lindsey enjoyed the Mushroom risotto. It looked really cheesy and rich. Couldn’t try a bit because mushrooms are evil!
Greg had the Bison burger and fries. That’s a favorite for sure. (sorry, no picture this time)
Dessert was the Bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. So rich… really one bite is all you need!
We always recommend The Wild Grape. Great spot for lunch and dinner. Remember, if you’re going for dinner on Friday or Saturday night, call ahead for reservations. They aren’t open on Mondays.
Restaurant Review: Em’s with friends
Introducing friends to a great restaurant is one of my favorite outings. I first went to Em’s with Marilyn – it was her birthday dinner choice. I’d hadn’t heard of Em’s before – but now after going and mentioning it to others – I find that few people know of this gem. In a way, that is good because the busier Em’s becomes, the harder it is to get a reservation.
For appetizer we enjoyed the heavenly smoked salmon and crab rolls. You MUST try these. Wow. Our friends even ordered another serving to go. Yeah, it’s that good.
Salads were fresh and light. A nice way to clear the palate before the entrées.
I had the lobster and prawn Brazilian gumbo. The coconut milk was a surprising under lying flavor to the seasonings.
Bruce had the pork chop. I didn’t try a bite, but it looked really tender and juicy. Might have to try myself next time.
Carolyn had the salmon with creamed cabbage. I had to taste her cabbage – it was like butter. Devine.
Klint had the short rib. Fall-off-the-fork goodness. Might have been the best entrée of the night.
When you plan to attend Em’s, make sure to call for a reservation a few days in advance. Typically you’ll leave a voicemail and then they’ll call you back.
Restaurant Review: Tea Rose Diner – Murray
Meeting friends for lunch in Salt Lake City, so asked them for a restaurant recommendation. They suggested Tea Rose Diner in Murray.
Klint thought that the heat levels were ridiculous. Overall, he didn’t think it was nearly as good as our favorite – Thai Ruby – but was “okay”.
Jen enjoyed the dishes overall, but thought that the level 3 heat was too hot on the Thai Sweet Basil. Totally not into eating hot stuff for the sake of eating spice… rather enjoy the tastes of the food. The Pad See Ew with tofu and heat level 2 was perfect.
One thing that was kind of weird is that they also serve burgers and shakes. Um, ok. Didn’t expect that from a Thai restaurant… Honestly, their name “Tea Rose Diner” doesn’t exactly scream Thai food. Pretty good little joint – maybe we’ll go back.