Salt Lake MUST EATS

[Non Sequitur]

Just guessing, but I'm pretty sure he just "yada'ed" sex.

Not sex, but not one of my finer moments. Definitely not a story for this forum, probably not even for the SE. It's one of those stories you only tell when it's 3:00 am, and your buddy is pushing the seventh Remy in front of your face.

[landpoke]

Ooooo... We need the dirt!

Just guessing, but I'm pretty sure he just "yada'ed" sex.

[SuperGabers]

I really like Carraba's, and I have a great Carraba's story: I went there with a woman last year. We had a great dinner...yada, yada, yada, I'm pretty sure I can never go back there again.

Ooooo... We need the dirt!

[Non Sequitur]

2. I realize it was a joke but the italian place on University in Provo/Orem with the trees on the roof is Carraba's, not Johnny Carinos. I ate at Johnny Carino's once - it was a bland Olive Garden, if such a thing is possible. I think Carraba's is pretty good for it's type of restaurant.

I really like Carraba's, and I have a great Carraba's story: I went there with a woman last year. We had a great dinner...yada, yada, yada, I'm pretty sure I can never go back there again.

[kccougar]

I'm late jumping in to this thread but I've got a few comments. Sorry, I don't have time to quote......


1. My FIL is the last of the Dunfords to run Dunford Bakery. He retired in November. The chocolate chocolate donut is wonderful, but I do admit that in SLC you cannot beat a Banbury Cross cinnamon-crumb donut.

2. I realize it was a joke but the italian place on University in Provo/Orem with the trees on the roof is Carraba's, not Johnny Carinos. I ate at Johnny Carino's once - it was a bland Olive Garden, if such a thing is possible. I think Carraba's is pretty good for it's type of restaurant.

3. All BBQ tastes the same? Different meats, different cooking/prep styles, different sauces/rubs....I can't think of a food type with more variety.

4. I've never been a fan of beef ribs. And I was born in Texas.

[MarkGrace]

Where did you get it from, so I can get one when I am back.

http://www.clydecommon.com/menus.aspx?m=Lunch

It's not you typical greasy spoon burger, but it's damn good and pretty reasonably priced for what it is. Also, if you go at happy hour I think it's like $5 or $6.

[MartyFunkhouser]

So MarkGrace has inspired me to find a great gyro in Portland next time I am back. I will be trying this place, the next time I am in Portland.
http://www.foodcartsportland.com/200...mediterranean/

[MartyFunkhouser]

Yes it was the Greek Souvlaki that fiyero recommended. The Mad Greek is also comparable.

[Green Lantern]

Several months ago, foyero recommended some greek dive for gyro and souvlaki. It was really good. DOn't know if that is the place he recommended, though.

Oh man, I remember eating at "The Souv" a few times a week when I worked downtown. Great gyros. Yanni's Greek Express is good too but Greek Souvlaki is tops.

[TripletDaddy]

As for must eat places in SLC, I realized when I was living in Portland that the place that I always had to go to when I came back to Utah was the Greek Souvlaki for a gyro and one of the Crown/Astro/Apollo Burgers. A lot of this may have been because you just couldn't get a good gyro or a burger in Portland. I would also add Settebello to the list if the day comes when I move from Utah.

Several months ago, foyero recommended some greek dive for gyro and souvlaki. It was really good. DOn't know if that is the place he recommended, though.

[Green Lantern]

B&D Burger off 13th East by the U... BEST shakes ever!

Post Edit: Or ANY Gastronomy Inc. Restaurant.
http://www.ginc.com/home.htm

Oh good call. They did this pumpkin shake during the holidays that was phenomenal. Compared favorably with the Pumpkin Concrete at Nielsens Frozen Custard.

[MartyFunkhouser]

One of the best burgers I've ever had was in PDX. My guess is you can get both.

Where did you get it from, so I can get one when I am back.

[MarkGrace]

As for must eat places in SLC, I realized when I was living in Portland that the place that I always had to go to when I came back to Utah was the Greek Souvlaki for a gyro and one of the Crown/Astro/Apollo Burgers. A lot of this may have been because you just couldn't get a good gyro or a burger in Portland. I would also add Settebello to the list if the day comes when I move from Utah.

One of the best burgers I've ever had was in PDX. My guess is you can get both.

[MartyFunkhouser]

As for must eat places in SLC, I realized when I was living in Portland that the place that I always had to go to when I came back to Utah was the Greek Souvlaki for a gyro and one of the Crown/Astro/Apollo Burgers. A lot of this may have been because you just couldn't get a good gyro or a burger in Portland. I would also add Settebello to the list if the day comes when I move from Utah.

[MartyFunkhouser]

To those criticizing the Pie you need to order the cheese pull-a-parts. Most the time I do not even order pizza there anymore, but the pull-a-parts are amazing. Also, if you do order a pizza the key is to get it with smoked gouda on it.