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Everything flavor Craize Corn Crackers, photo by Valerie Phillips

Craize — Prize-Winning Corn Crackers Are Part Chip, Part Cracker

I was recently sent a sampler pack of Craize Toasted Corn Snacks to try. I’d call them a chip/cracker hybrid. They’re thin, but sturdy enough to stand up to thick dips or spreads. And they’re crisp, but more like a cracker, instead of a fried tortilla chip. They have a …

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Pretty Bird’s Chef Viet Pham Is Competing on the Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions”

 Who’s been watching Utah chef Viet Pham compete on Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions,” on Sunday nights? Pham, the founder of Pretty …

Lavanya Mahate's new train-themed Indian restaurant is chugging along nicely. photo by Valerie Phillips

Central by Saffron Valley Is A Passport to Indian Cuisine

Central by Saffron Valley takes you on a culinary journey through India. The train-themed restaurant pays homage to India’s historic railways that …

The Smokin' Boxcar in Morgan, Utah. photo by Valerie Phillips

Smokin’ Boxcar Offers a BBQ Journey in Morgan

All aboard the Smokin’ Boxcar in Morgan! Where barbecue and breakfast are served up Monday through Saturday. The Boxcar name is appropriate, …

First Watch near the Layton Hills Mall officially opens on Monday, Nov. 17. photo by Valerie Phillips

Northern Utah Restaurants That Opened in 2025

Here are some of the restaurants that opened last year (or late 2024) in northern Utah. Some were already familiar brands that …

The Idle Isle Cafe has been a Brigham City landmark since 1921. photo by Valerie Phillips

Northern Utah Restaurants That Closed in 2025

If you’re wondering why one of your favorite restaurants closed last year, chances are you can blame higher food costs, staffing issues, …

Weight Loss Champ Creates Good-For-You Candy Called Goodems

 Goodems is a protein-based candy to soothe your sweet tooth without sugar or carbs. “If you have health goals and a sweet …

Kyle Brown and Taylor Christensen, two of Kitchen 88's partners. photo by Valerie Phillips

Kitchen 88 is Coming to Kaysville in the Former Winger’s Building

 The rumors are true — Kitchen 88 will open in Kaysville, in the former Winger’s building at 260 West 200 North. The …

First Watch near the Layton Hills Mall officially opens on Monday, Nov. 17. photo by Valerie Phillips

First Watch Opens Monday Near Layton Hills Mall

The wait is over for First Watch “watchers” in Layton. For those of us who have been watching the transformation of the …

Denise Hardy, owner of Sydney's Restaurant in Preston, with a Loaded Tater. photo by Valerie Phillips

Sydney’s Closing For Good This Weekend

After so many ups and downs in Mantua, it seemed that Sydney’s Place found a great home when it moved to Preston, …

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