Dining

Mejor Que Nada converts deli space in Layton into Mexican eatery

Amy Nicholson Monday, August 13, 2012 The owners of Jason’s Deli decided to try something new in their Layton location, revamping the menu and décor in a quick seven-day turnaround to introduce Mejor Que Nada.Deli Planet, based in Las... more

A taste of Pakistan, India found at Ali Baba Kabob & Curry

Amy Nicholson Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Bilal Khan says his family-owned restaurant, Ali Baba Kabob & Curry, strives to provide excellent food and good customer service at affordable prices.After living in the area for 10 years, Khan's... more

Gray Cliff Lodge remains true to its heritage

Amy Nicholson Monday, July 30, 2012 Husband and wife Steve and Jody Sniggs, co-owners of Gray Cliff Lodge, are celebrating the building's 100-year anniversary.Constructed in 1912 as a summer home for the Thomas Dee family, the building... more

Restaurants showcase tasty fare at Layton Commons

Amy Nicholson Monday, July 23, 2012 The Davis Chamber of Commerce's annual Taste of the Town event promises to provide plenty of delicious variety.Twenty-five local restaurants are gathering in the Layton Commons Park to showcase their... more

For the love of good ribs

Amy Nicholson Monday, July 16, 2012 In April 2011, friends Kelly Coger and Mark Sacco hatched a plan to open a new restaurant in 60 days. On June 4, 2011, they achieved their goal by creating the Rib Shack in Ogden.Coger has several... more

Crowley Gallery and Café seeking inventions

Amy Nicholson Monday, July 9, 2012 To celebrate its eight-year-anniversary, Crowley Gallery and Café plans to hold a cook-off to add new selections to the menu. Owner Tami Crowley said the cafe, which was added to the art gallery just... more

A taste of New York found at The Pizza Place in Layton

Monday, July 2, 2012 Kevin Nay, owner of The Pizza Place, said he got his first job at the age of 15 working in a pizza restaurant. Several more pizza jobs followed for the lifelong Davis County resident -- until he... more

Historic Ben Lomond Hotel home to Restaurant 1107

Amy Nicholson Monday, June 25, 2012 Tom Jackson and his sons, John and Eric Jackson, opened the doors to one of Ogden’s newest eating establishments — Restaurant 1107 — in March 2012, after putting in months of extensive remodel work.... more

New menu found at Doolittle's Fresher Express

Amy Nicholson Monday, June 18, 2012 “Fresh” is the motto of Doolittle’s Fresher Express, where all of the cheeses, meats and much of the produce are purchased locally and the bread is baked in-house daily.“We go to great lengths to... more

Ogden's Taste of Downtown expected to be hot ticket

Amy Nicholson Thursday, June 7, 2012 The Taste of Downtown event returns to the annual Ogden Arts Festival for a second year, after catering to a sellout crowd of 300 in 2011. The tasting runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 8.... more