Dining

Rickenbacker's reopened with new menu, dining room

Amy Nicholson Saturday, May 12, 2012 Rickenbacker's Steak House has reopened with a complete re-branding, newly remodeled dining room and new menu. The only things that haven't changed are the gorgeous views of the Wasatch Front... more

Sports theme, hot sandwiches found at Old Towne Philly Cheesesteak

Amy Nicholson Sunday, May 6, 2012 Niko Christy enjoyed owning his own businesses and was looking for a new opportunity when his father, Edward Christy, asked if he would like to be a partner in opening Old Towne Philly Cheesesteak.At... more

Granola Pancakes featured at Janet's Sunshine Cafe

Amy Nicholson Sunday, April 29, 2012 When Janet Barmore was 15 years old, she got her first job -- at a bowling alley in Bountiful. She was drawn to the coffee shop there and loved seeing the regulars come in to dine and socialize."I... more

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar specializes in teppanyaki cooking

Amy Nicholson Sunday, April 22, 2012 Spencer Chen, owner of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, said his secret to success for the past 17 years is the same -- to be consistent with quality food and service.After changing the name... more

Mount Ogden Grill takes on an international flavor under new owners

Amy Nicholson Monday, April 16, 2012 Craig Visser, who took over ownership of the Mount Ogden Grill last fall, believes that, although running a restaurant is a hard way to make a living, some people feel drawn to it."It's a hard... more

M-m-mandarin

Amy Nicholson Sunday, April 8, 2012 At 84 years old, Gregory Skedros has achieved his dream of being a successful business owner by being flexible when the unexpected happened in his life.In 1950, Skedros graduated from pharmacy school... more

Pizza Pomodoro features Italian and Mexican pizzas

Amy Nicholson Sunday, April 1, 2012 On Feb. 15, husband and wife Dave and Maggie Rees opened the doors to their new restaurant, Pizza Pomodoro.No strangers to running their own business, the Rees' have owned a custom-framing shop for... more

Ye Olde Cupcake Shoppe ... takes the cake

Amy Nicholson Sunday, March 25, 2012 Steve and Shelly Seamons of South Ogden, co-owners of Ye Olde Cupcake Shoppe, say that their ties to England influenced their decision to open an Old English bakery."I have baked my whole life and we... more

The Lucky Slice offers stone-baked pizzas

Amy Nicholson Sunday, March 18, 2012 Friends Mike McDonald, Will Shafer and Nick VanArsdel are no strangers to the restaurant business. They have each spent 10 or more years working in the food industry, including owning establishments... more

Vintage Cupcake Co. headed to 'Cupcake Wars'

Amy Nicholson Saturday, March 10, 2012 It’s no joke — Ogden’s own Vintage Cupcake Co. will be featured on The Food Network’s next series of “Cupcake Wars,” airing at 6 p.m. on April 1.Owner Michelle Flowers said she sent an audition tape... more