Monday, May 28, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with kids in Salt Lake, head to Discovery Gateway Children's Museum. The interactive exhibits are both fun and educational so children and parents will love it!
We love the play market in the Kids Eye View exhibit, where kids can go grocery shopping. Everything in the Kids Eye View is all scaled down to a child's size.
There is something for kids of all ages, Discovery Gateway even has a private play area for small children. The older kids will love the Media Zone where they can anchor the evening news or report the weather behind a green screen.
Read more about the many exhibits at Discovery Gateway here.
444 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 456-5437
Monday, May 21, 2012
Mediterranean Market and Deli
Mediterranean Market & Deli has been a go-to deli for us for years. This owner-operated market and deli is a great lunch spot. But their catering, meat and cheese trays, salads, market items and pans of lasagna make it a great place when planning your next party.
Every day Mediterranean Market and Deli offer a sandwich special and pasta special for lunch. They also have hot and cold sandwiches, panini's, spaghetti and meatballs, salads and more. They are reasonable priced for a lunch out or get your food to-go.
We love the friendly, personal service you receive at Mediterranean Market & Deli, but the great food and good prices will keep you coming back for more.
3942 So, State Street
Salt lake City
Friday, May 18, 2012
Graphics by Jacqueline T Miller
Photo by Tavia McGrath
Do you know where this is in the Salt Lake Valley?
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Weller Book Works at Trolley Square
By Victoria Saley from obSEUSSed
Weller Book Works has been a destination for Salt Lake City book lovers for more than 80 years. Originally known as Sam Weller’s Bookstore, located downtown on Main Street, they just moved to Trolley Square earlier this year. They are now known as Weller Book Works as they offer a variety of book options including new, used, out-of-print and rare books with plans to incorporate e-books. This is Utah’s oldest and largest independent bookstore.
You’ll find them in the south west corner of Trolley Square mall where the old movie theaters were located. Those tall theater ceilings allow for an upstairs loft filled with rare and religious books and plenty of natural light.
I really enjoyed this open feeling compared to their previous location on Main with the basement. I asked for a certain book and their employee took me right to it within 20 seconds. They know their stuff.
They have Story Time for children on the first and third Thursday each month at 10:30.
LIT KNIT happens on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings 6-8 pm for a night of crafting and conversation.
They also have author signings and visits so check their calendar to see what they have coming up.
Operation Book Drop:
Look out for Free books around Salt Lake City. Weller Book Works has dropped 878 books randomly around town with instructions inside to read it and leave it randomly for someone else. What a fabulous idea! I hope to find one someday.
Weller Book Works has been a destination for Salt Lake City book lovers for more than 80 years. Originally known as Sam Weller’s Bookstore, located downtown on Main Street, they just moved to Trolley Square earlier this year. They are now known as Weller Book Works as they offer a variety of book options including new, used, out-of-print and rare books with plans to incorporate e-books. This is Utah’s oldest and largest independent bookstore.
You’ll find them in the south west corner of Trolley Square mall where the old movie theaters were located. Those tall theater ceilings allow for an upstairs loft filled with rare and religious books and plenty of natural light.
I really enjoyed this open feeling compared to their previous location on Main with the basement. I asked for a certain book and their employee took me right to it within 20 seconds. They know their stuff.
They have Story Time for children on the first and third Thursday each month at 10:30.
LIT KNIT happens on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings 6-8 pm for a night of crafting and conversation.
They also have author signings and visits so check their calendar to see what they have coming up.
Operation Book Drop:
Look out for Free books around Salt Lake City. Weller Book Works has dropped 878 books randomly around town with instructions inside to read it and leave it randomly for someone else. What a fabulous idea! I hope to find one someday.
607 TROLLEY SQUARE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
801.328.2586
MON - SAT 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
801.328.2586
MON - SAT 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
This Is The Place Herritage Park
This Is The Place Heritage Park is a fun year round park in Salt Lake City for adults and kids of all ages. Learn all about our Utah heritage in this living history attraction. We love that each season offers a different experience.
At This Is The Place you get to step back in time to experience our Utah heritage. Kids can see and experience how our ancestors did chores, went to school, worked in their gardens and so much more.
They will also love the clean petting zoo and horse rides.
Every day during the Winter Season, including Sunday’s year round you can enjoy a variety of activities at This Is The Place. One is a ride on one of three replica trains, which includes a tour of the Village with a few hundred years of history thrown in! You’ll see the Salt Lake Valley from the vista of the Native American Village, a picturesque panoramic view of the place early explorers, settlers, and native cultures called "home."
In addition to the train tour, you can explore
the Village on a self-guided walking tour. You’ll receive a map at the
Visitor Center admission desk showing you each historic home or area in
the Park. Each area or historic building has a marker in front with
information about it and when it was constructed.
You can explore This is The Place Park all year long during any of the seasons as they are open year-round. Check out their hours and price page as they change with each season.
2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
801.582.1847
Monday, May 7, 2012
Glaus French Pastries
A family owned business since 1935, Glaus French Pastries is a little slice of heaven. Known for their "Honey Boys", Glaus is a family favorite. As we were shooting, one patron explained that "Honey Boys" had been a family tradition at their home for three generations, in fact, she had driven in from another city just to carry on that tradition.
In addition to cookies, this little bakery also specializes in cakes, muffins, breads, and assorted pastries. It was all we could do to avoid walking out the door with our own "Honey Boys" and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Stop by and see for yourself!
3100 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 486-5908
Tuesday through Saturday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday, May 4, 2012
Flash Back Friday: Chunga's Mexican Food
By Kristie Bringhurst from The Resolution
Utah has a lot of great Mexican food. There's no denying that. If authentic Mexico City style Mexican is what you're after however, Chunga's is the place to go. Located in Rose Park, Chunga's is a diamond in the rough and given a five star rating from UrbanSpoon.com. Most recommend getting the al Pastor on your first visit (it's to die for), but no matter what meal you choose, you can be positive it will be packed to the brim with flavor and freshness. The one thing you cannot leave without is a heaping glass of Agua de Piña. Frothy and sweet, that drink alone will have you coming back for more. Don't be intimidated by the authenticity. The bilingual staff at Chunga's is friendly and welcoming. Next time you're in the area, don't be afraid to walk in and treat yourself to this Mexican treasure.
You can try to deny the craving for that cheesy goodness above, but we recommend just getting some for yourself. You won't regret it.
Utah has a lot of great Mexican food. There's no denying that. If authentic Mexico City style Mexican is what you're after however, Chunga's is the place to go. Located in Rose Park, Chunga's is a diamond in the rough and given a five star rating from UrbanSpoon.com. Most recommend getting the al Pastor on your first visit (it's to die for), but no matter what meal you choose, you can be positive it will be packed to the brim with flavor and freshness. The one thing you cannot leave without is a heaping glass of Agua de Piña. Frothy and sweet, that drink alone will have you coming back for more. Don't be intimidated by the authenticity. The bilingual staff at Chunga's is friendly and welcoming. Next time you're in the area, don't be afraid to walk in and treat yourself to this Mexican treasure.
You can try to deny the craving for that cheesy goodness above, but we recommend just getting some for yourself. You won't regret it.
Chunga's
180 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801)328-4421
Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 11 pm
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Great Ideas for Mexican Food
Here are some more great ideas for Mexican food this weekend.
Red Iguana
736 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah
El Chihuahua
3926 Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah
Lone Star Taqueria
2265 East Fort Union Blvd
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Frida Bistro
545 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
Rio Grande Cafe
270 South Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
1995 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
What is your favorite Mexican restaurant in the Salt Lake Valley?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Cancun Cafe
Cancun Cafe is another great mexican restaurant with two locations in the valley. The Mendez family came to the United States from
their hometown of Merida, Mexico. They brought with them their favorite
spices from the Yucatan Peninsula. These spices lend a unique flavor to
the authentic Mexican dishes they serve. They opened the first restaurant in 1993 and now have three generations working side by side.
Each day Cancun Cafe has a different daily lunch special that runs $5.99, with other lunch specials starting at $6.29.
Cancun Cafe has a great selection with large portions. The Super Cancun Platter comes with a beef taco, beef tostada, cheese enchilada, beef taquito and a chili verde burrito plus rice and beans. But if you're really hungry be sure to order The Biggest Burrito You've Ever Seen. It's made with 3/4 pound of steak or chicken, sauteed peppers and onions, rice, beans, lettuce and tomato, It's then topped with 3 sauces and jack cheese and served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Each day Cancun Cafe has a different daily lunch special that runs $5.99, with other lunch specials starting at $6.29.
Cancun Cafe has a great selection with large portions. The Super Cancun Platter comes with a beef taco, beef tostada, cheese enchilada, beef taquito and a chili verde burrito plus rice and beans. But if you're really hungry be sure to order The Biggest Burrito You've Ever Seen. It's made with 3/4 pound of steak or chicken, sauteed peppers and onions, rice, beans, lettuce and tomato, It's then topped with 3 sauces and jack cheese and served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
885 East 3900 South
Murray, UT 84107
(801) 269-1177
1891 Fort Union Boulevard
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 942-1333
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