Slab

I will never forget the first time I found Slab, my son was two months old and it was time to lose the babyweight so I went for a walk. Aaaand walked right into Slab, needless to say my exercise attempt(s) (are usually) was futile. Long story short we ended up eating there three times a week.

I love this pizza, the crust is so good! And not like any other pizza it is thin and crisp and just the right amount of chewy. And then there are the options. They have everything you could possibly want, from classics like Cheese and Pepperoni to the much more exciting red curry pulled pork and Rosemary Potato and Bacon (which are both ridiculously good by the way.)  Look at the menu here. Better yet, look at the menu there.

Slab is a staple for us and it will be for you too. The restaurant is great, the staff is even better and the food, well it is some of the very best in Utah Valley! Run don't walk. 669 East 800 North Provo

Communal

I love eating here. The restaurant is beautiful, the music great (like really great.) And the food, well, the food is excellent. I am not exaggerating when I say that everything on the menu is great, nor am I exaggerating when I say I have eaten everything on the menu (and in the last month no less, it has been a really great month.)

My favorites on the first course Citrus & Avocado Salad, with Frisee and Green Olives Mushroom Ragu on Polenta, oh my goodness that polenta, incredible! Tomato Jam, Mushroom & Ricotta Crostini, I am now a bit obsessed with tomato jam.

The main course standouts, Hangar Steak with Blue Cheese Butter, that blue cheese butter and a perfectly cooked steak, heaven. Now, the Roasted Chicken in Natural Juices, let me just preface this by saying that a really well roasted chicken is one of my all time favorite meals. Each time I went, (and I got a quarter chicken each time, because it is that good.) my dining companions commented that they never really bother to order chicken when they go out, particularly to places like Communal who so expertly prepare steak and pork. And I would have to agree with them, but honestly Communals roast chicken is some of the best I have ever had. Tender and perfectly seasoned (well, I always add a bit of salt, but other than that seasoned perfection.) and the house fries or their mashed potatoes are the perfect compliment. The other sides not to miss (really, it's all of them but if you must choose) the aforementioned house fries and mashed potatoes. The Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts are so very good and the Butternut Squash Gratin. 

As you will be having dessert (and you would be a fool to miss it) Get the bread pudding, it reminds me of the most decadent and delicious french toast and with the perfect topping vanilla creme anglaise. Don't miss the Vanilla Pot De Creme or the Affogato.

The In

I have the pleasure of working out of an amazing office in downtown Provo, The IN. Before this place opened up, I found myself spending 6-8 hours a day in a basement: 7 ft ceilings, 1 tiny window.
Working in a beautiful space like this makes such a difference! The people here are lovely, there are sincere connections to be made, and the views. Oh the views. Most evenings I am treated to a grand sunset. Its a perfect way to end a workday.

If you are interested in being here, and you should be, please visit their website for more info, or drop by anytime during business hours and someone awesome will be here to give you a tour. (maybe even me)

Tommy's Burger

I love Tommy's Burger. It's a sentimental favorite, My grandpa used to bring me here every time it was his turn to cook lunch or dinner. I haven't been back to Tommy's since high school, and I had such high expectations of how it would taste, wanting it to taste just like it used to. I am pleased to say that nothing has changed. It is so good. The burgers, the chili, the fries even the coke. Sometimes it is the little things, like perfectly blended coke, that make my day.

While I am a huge fan of their classic single or double burger, Tommy's Texas burger is my current favorite. That BBQ smokey sweetness, kind of puts it over the top. Oh yeah and there is bacon, so enough said.

Run don't walk, you will be so glad you did.