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DateSalt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-8849
Jon M. Huntsman Center
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
The cargo pants I bought here a while ago, have lasted FOREVER. A good 7 years.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 268-2300
Godiva Chocolatier Inc
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
HOWEVER, the Oatmeal, Raisin and Walnut cookie is REALLY good. The original chocolate chip cookie is decent.
Note to Deseret Book: Don't put rolls in the refrigerator when holding them for customers. Thanks!
1 Previous Review:
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5/8/2011
05.07.11 after numerous visits
dim sum
ambience: A
clean - and for most dim sum joints, that's saying something.
service: A-
i've only gone on off hours, so i'm not an authority on the lunch or dinner rush.
food: B-
the dim sum was...dim.
chinese broccoli
decent, however, i prefer garlic sauce over oyster sauce.
shanghai dumpling
the best of the dumpling selection.
pork BBQ rice noodle roll
the char siu was wonderful. sweet, with a hint of star anise. not a big fan of rice noodle roll, however.
pork dumpling
warning: when they say pork dumpling, they mean - pork/shrimp dumpling. nice texture, but the flavor is a bit odd to my western palate. it's like throwing a little cheryl crow in to the middle of a killers concert. great on their own, but odd put together.
shrimp stuffed eggplant
the hero of the meal. the reason this restaurant gets 3 stars instead of two. balanced textures, comes out piping hot, and so delicious.
overall: B
i say stick to the lunch and dinner menus and skip on most of the dim sum menu. unless you love shrimp. their baby bok choi in garlic sauce is king. and the soups are really good as well.
Got the sashimi tacos for the second time. Really good. A mixture of yellow tail, tuna, salmon, scallion, guacamole and a salsa made of mango, jalapeno, onion, lime, olive oil and vinegar. Put that all in a wonton shaped like a taco shell, and you have heaven.
Enjoyed the Sunset, Funky, and Cabana rolls.
Yeah, I've had better, BUT, I like Happy Sumo, even though I'll never get nigirizushi or sashimi there. For that type of thing I go to a place that can't be named, since I was employed there at one time. ;)
1 Previous Review:
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7/30/2011
the most impressive aspect of happy sumo is the level of pulchritude amongst the staff. the sushi is ok. the appetizer combo we ordered included tempura shrimp & shishito peppers (leave it up to the japanese to create the most delicious peppers), vegi gyoza, and crab wontons. we loved the shishito peppers (hard to screw up), and everything else was decent.
the sunset roll (old trusty warhorse that it is) was the highlight of the night. we also ordered funky (i don't know why i always think, "TONIGHT, this roll is finally going to taste good...), and rockstar (tasted better on paper), both underwhelming.
Park City, UT 84098
(435) 658-2695
Jupiter Bowl
Categories:
Bowling,
Bars,
American (New)
Their restaurant is a step above any other bowling alley.
The service in this place was phenomenal.
The TVs were nice, and the AV set-up all around was pretty cool, with sports and other things to watch while you hang out with friends.
After 10 pm is ages 21+, so remember your ID!!!
Ok, I've many times for holiday pastries, and on other occasions for my own devious purposes. The quality has always been excellent. Here are the highlights:
Banana Tarte Tatin (6" round) caramelized sugar, butter and vanilla with bananas and puffed pastry added on top right before baking. Very delicious. The only thing I would have changed - slice bananas in half the long way so the layer of banana is thinner and not as texturally pronounced.
Apple Tarte Tatin (individual size) AMAZING. Loved every bite.
Bourbon Pecan cookie. A pleasant surprise! LOVED this cookie. A perfectly balanced cookie is the only way I can describe it.
Raspberry Macaron. Reminds me of the Pierre Herme macarons I had in Paris. LOVELY. DELICIOUS. DELICATE.
Vanilla Macaron. See above note.
Pistachio Macaron. See above note.
Some kind of Citrus Macaron. See above note. (My GF at the time brought some to me)
Raspberry Charlotte. Enjoyable, however, not my favorite.
And my friend said their Americano is the best she's tasted, because it's strong, whereas everywhere else is really weak. She also enjoyed the iced coffee, because it was iced with frozen coffee instead of just ice.
Listed in: Best of Utah 2011
3 Previous Reviews:
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4/23/2010
financier
browned butter cake topped with raspberries or poached quince.
possibly my overall favorite pastry at les madeleines. so moist and dense, without overpowering you with sweetness or richness. the only way i can explain the experience is by saying, whereas kouing aman reveals itself almost immediately, this pastry unfolds slowly. don't just pop it in your mouth, chew for a little bit and swallow. let it melt, and envelope your mouth and tongue in dark, buttery goodness. -
2/5/2010
yuzu macaron: pistachio macaron is still my favorite, however, romina's yuzu macaron truly features the flavor of yuzu perfectly.
ginger panna cotta with israeli melon and a sweet shanghai peppercorn reduction/sauce: ever tasted something that made you feel, "i never knew something like this could exist?" it's the perfect balance between the peppery sweetness of the sauce and melon, and the bity acid of the ginger, with a wonderfully soft and luscious panna cotta as the grand marshal. -
8/10/2009
ambience: B+ (under last stages of renovation)
casual cafe-esque dining (outdoor seating also available). a nice place to read, or update your online persona, all while enjoying pastry and beverage.
service: A-
polite staff. recommendations are concise. no fuss. (just how i like it.)
the fare: A-
surprises around every corner. the kouing-aman, and pistachio macarons were, quite frankly, mind blowing experiences.
kouing-aman: caramelized perfection. yes, ms. rasmussen's kouing-aman IS that good. flaky/sweet/buttery pastry you can bank on for any occasion.
pistachio button (macaron): pistachio buttercream perfection. yes, it IS that good. i love pistachios. i asked myself, "how could someone take a subtle flavor such as pistachio and make it a hero?" the answer took a mere $1-2 to find out.
panna cotta: just proper, no fuss panna cotta. velvety goodness infused with just enough vanilla bean to cut through.
mushroom bread pudding: a decent savory bread pudding, infused with, as far as i could tell, rosemary, olive oil, and button mushrooms. nice and firm bread crust on top, that gives way to soft silky egg/milk/butter/brea d. it will remind you of a VERY good homemade thanksgiving stuffing.
"Myung-ga is still the tofu soup and small plate king. Korea house is the short rib king and jap-chae king. Each resto's bulgogi is good, with Myung-ga holding a slight edge.
I love both. Go and be Koreanly triumphant!"
My name is Joshua S. and I approve this review.
Listed in: Best of Utah 2011, Korea. Korea. Korea.
2 Previous Reviews:
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7/29/2011
they may just be the bulgogi and small dish kings of the SLC. however, the beef galbi (short ribs) were horrendous. very tough meat. i know tearing the meat from the bones can be a chore sometimes, but the meat was tough through and through. Only seldom do you get a nice piece that is easy on the masticators.
decent tofu soup. -
2/10/2010
after numerous visits
ambience B- not much to look at, however, that's not why i dine there.
service B usually short staffed. they try.
food A- i gave them a minus because everything tastes good, but sometimes the meat is tough. hot korean dishes are great winter food.
beef/pork bulgogi
both have their merits, however i prefer the beef. so good, addictive.
hot tofu soup (seafood)
there's something comforting to me about clams in soup. i don't know what it is. but i love it. tofu is nice and soft, and the broth provides a great porridge at the end of the meal in the stone rice pot.
traditional small dishes
do we have an equivalent to all the small dishes one gets at korean restaurants? the perfectly marinated/cooked potatoes, mild kimchi, cucumbers, bean sprouts and the perfectly salted nori.
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So, if anyone from the Huntsman Center reads this, get a new sound wo/man, add more speakers, do whatever you have to do to get the sound straightened out. Thanks!