Good Eats

Oh but I do remember one of the great things about this lovely place I live in, and that is...good eats everywhere you go. Did you know that about Utah County? We sure do have our share of the chains, of course, and some of those I'm alright with...like Texas Roadhouse. Say it like you are a true Texan and you'll know what I mean. It's not too shabby. But you know, Applebees? Meh. I suppose it will do in a pinch, but I'm not really into that scene.

But boy oh boy do I like the good eats around these parts. Here are a few places, both old and new, that I love.

1. You know what has to come first...Cafe Rio. And it is, now, a chain, but I love it. I hope it doesn't suffer a downhill slide now that it's getting all national and famous. The salads, of course, are my fave, but I have yet to eat anything from their menu I did not enjoy.

2. Tried a new place tonight. Malawis. MMMMMM. Unique pizzas with very thin crust. Yummy salad. I'll be going back.

3. The Chocolate...a dessert cafe. Dessert decadence...deeeeelightful. Just reminds me of the big city bakeries, like Magnolia. Which is decent enough, I guess. But I like this better.

4. Gandolfo's is home to one of my favorite subs. The Holland Tunnel. Its sauce is the boss! Now here I am fully willing to admit that Capriati's is superior, what with the Capistrami and the Bobby. But alas we do not have a Capriati's so I'll have to content myself with Gandolfo's...still love it.

5. Okay, so it's gone now...at least in Provo...which is sad but the Training Table. Not for their burgers. Give me Five Guys or Red Robin any old day of the week and I'll be a happy girl. No, it's for their cheese fries and special sauce that I long. Heavenly.

6. Los Hermanos. I wouldn't call this the best Mexican restaurant. I've had some good Mexican food in my day. I'm thinking Villa Grande in Aubrey, Texas and there was this one restaurant in Vegas that I can't remember the name of or even where it's located, but it was delightful. The refried beans were the best I've ever had and you know you are getting go Mexican when the beans are done right. Still, I like I love Los Hermanos because of the good memories. I'm actually sort of sad that they moved locations on Center Street in Provo.

7. Speaking of memories, Brick Oven for their salad bar/green ranch. I worked their for soooooo long that I can't really say that I love their food, but that ranch dressing is awesome. Oh, and the chocolate mousse pie is the best mousse pie EVER. I can't forget the homemade root beer, either, which I also quite enjoy.

8. BYU's Creamery on 9th. Take it from a girl who worked at a fast food restaurant that was connected to a dairy...a real and honest to goodness working dairy. We had some homemade ice cream that was so so so good. And so I know good ice cream, and BYU's Creamery serves up the best.

9. The Trolley in Springville. They have some of the best salads. Good stuff, I tell you, good stuff.

10. Hickory Kist deli. The bread is so soft and (oh I'm going to use that word) moist. There, I said it, and well, it is true. And they also have this chicken and dumpling soup. I wonder if they still make that?

So there is my list of places I like in this here Utah County. I'm always looking for new places to try, however. Like Pizzeria 712 and JDawgs. And any others that people may have to suggest.