I am critical. I should put it to use more often. Hence, this post. (I've never critiqued a restaurant before, so this may sound pretty juvenile.)
I recently went to a restaurant called the Blue Lemon. Some former co-workers took me out for my birthday dinner. It's part of a snazzy new rebuild in Downtown Salt Lake called City Creek and it was fantastic!! They have a Spinach-Artichoke Dip that I have now dubbed "Spinach-Articrack Dip" because it's that addicting!! I had a Salmon BLT on Sourdough and it was awesome! To be honest, I expected a lot of dressing, 'cause that's what you do to a BLT, but there was very little, which I thought was weird at first. However, the flavor was amazing and I realized quickly that too much dressing would have ruined it. Paired with some Sweet Potato Fries, it was a great meal. About $10, which is not too bad for a sit down restaurant.
I think what I love most about this place, and why I'm recommending it, is it's philosophy on preparing fresh food in healthy ways using as many local growers/farmers ingredients as they can. I feel good eating healthy and knowing I'm supporting local economy and reducing a carbon footprint makes it all the more enjoyable. I am super excited that they are building one in the Fort Union area (up on Highland Drive), which is only 20 minutes from my house!
Speaking of City Creek, it hasn't officially opened, but it looks like it's going to be a pretty happening place. The design, layout, landscaping, etc. look really, really good. I think it officially opens in March and I would love to go walk around. It's mostly closed now, so I couldn't see everything, but it looks like they'll have some pretty cool walk-ways and glass-covered bridges, fountains, etc. Someone told me a bunch of the shops at the Gateway will be moving in and are starting to get ready to move. I have never really wanted to live downtown, but this sure had made me reconsider. This would be a place I could live! But not on a graduate student's salary - so it will just have to be a dream for now!
Speaking of school, it's going well. Our coursework is starting to be more balanced with "case-work," i.e., working with clients and I love it. It's hard and super stressful, but when I'm in the room with a client, I love it. I know this is the right field for me, I just hope I can survive the education- seriously!!
