Dining

Hawaiian-style food found at Mo’ Bettah’s

Amy Nicholson Monday, February 4, 2013 Brothers and co-owners of Mo’ Bettah’s Hawaiian Style, Kimo and Kalani Mack, have brought the “hang loose” feel of their home island to Utah with their Hawaiian meats and shave ice.Kimo Mack moved to... more

LongHorn Steakhouse making a positive impact on community

Amy Nicholson Monday, January 28, 2013 Angel Madera, managing partner of the newly opened LongHorn Steakhouse near the Newgate Mall, said he is happy to make Ogden his home after relocating from Massachusetts. “I love it so far,” he said... more

Building memories at Woody's Bar-B-Q

Amy Nicholson Monday, January 21, 2013 Some of Mike Pagano’s favorite childhood memories took place at a bar and grill owned by his father, Joe Pagano, in downtown Ogden. His father passed away when he was only 9 years old.For 25 years,... more

Chef D brings a piece of Philadelphia to North Ogden

Amy Nicholson Monday, January 14, 2013 Troy Detwiler, owner of Chef D’s Philly’s, said he earned the nickname “Chef D” because of his love of cooking.In 1995, he graduated from culinary school, but then his life took a different path as... more

Windy's Sukiyaki offers large variety of sushi rolls

Amy Nicholson Monday, January 7, 2013 In 1974, Steven Farnsworth opened Windy's Sukiyaki in Ogden with Don and Windy Andersen and their daughter Rhonda, who was married to Farnsworth at that time.In 1981, Farnsworth bought out the... more

Authentic Thai cuisine served at Pad Thai

Amy Nicholson Monday, December 31, 2012 In 2007, brother and sister Ap Wong and Tawn Wongsathan, opened Pad Thai in Layton with the philosophy that fresh is best."We do everything we can from scratch," Wongsathan said.Because they make... more

Chili Verde a favorite at Manuel's El Burrito

Amy Nicholson Wednesday, December 26, 2012 In 1976, Manuel Gallegos Sr. and his brother-in-law George Garcia opened Clearfield's first Mexican restaurant, Manuel's El Burrito. After developing the menu with many of his own recipes, Garcia... more

Welcome to Moon Dog's Cafe

Amy Nicholson Monday, December 17, 2012 Steve “Moon” Mullin, owner of Moon Dog’s Café & BBQ, has created a space that is as eclectic as his menu. The décor includes a palette of warm colors, a display of old coffeepots, and what Mullin... more

Inn serves up homestyle cooking

Amy Nicholson Monday, December 10, 2012 Danise Farrar had been working for the Internal Revenue Service for 26 years, and her friend Steve Monroe had been in the restaurant business for about the same amount of time. In October, the two... more

Jade Buffet features a sushi bar

Amy Nicholson Monday, December 3, 2012 Last December, Weng Ping opened Jade Buffet, after months of remodeling the location that sits near the Five Points intersection in Ogden. The interior includes comfortable booths, large pieces of... more