B+C+B+C+B+C: Three thumbs up

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Three thumbs up

I'm not much of a restaurant connoisseur... in fact I generally try to avoid them because they offer everything I despise - wasted time sitting around doing nothing, overpriced food, paying someone to do something I can do for myself, unsanitary conditions, gluttony, overindulgence...
But poor Brian grew up thinking that exorbitant restaurant-ing was not only normal and enjoyable, but that he was entitled to it, especially on any occasion considered a celebration of some sort, and especially while traveling.
So in order to have a happy marriage, we compromise. I'll go to a restaurant with him, as long as we have a good coupon or gift certificate, it's quick, and the food has some sort of redeeming value or we're supporting a small local business. Lately, "kid-friendly" is also on the requirement list.
I'm happy to report that we've found a venue to accommodate all my wishes!

Sweet Tomatoes in Sandy is awesome. Technically I think it's called Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes. We went there a few weeks ago because we happened to be in SLC and I happened to have a gift certificate I won a year or two ago at a race. No waiting since it's buffet-style, and not disgusting like most American buffets because it's mostly healthy, high-quality fresh choices. It was perfect for all 3 of us because Brianna could point out exactly what she wanted, and try a few new things. I was in love with the exceptional salad creations. Brian was happy because he could put meat on his salad, and they had a fresh bakery and potato bar. Seriously, if I was rich, I'd just plan to go there everyday for lunch. Maybe it's weird to analyze and blog post about something as trivial as going out to eat, but it was just a hallelujah experience for me to find a place so perfect for our family. If only Cedar City would branch out from it's lame line of chain-restaurants and get a place like this!

3 comments:

gilliay said...: Okay, you definitely need to try the Blue Lemon, next time you're up north. They have a location in Highland and one right across the street from temple square. The food is healthy and tasty and it's all from local farmers and stuff. I haven't seen any BL coupons yet, but if I do, I'll be sure to send them your way. Anyway, it is our new favorite place to eat! And even Emma loves it. The Downtown location is a little more uptown/trendy (aka not AS kid friendly atmosphere wise), but I've never had a problem getting food that Emma loves!; June 15, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Brady said...: I don't know why you have to demean all restaurant goers instead of simply stating that you found a good one that you like. By the way Sweet Tomatoes is a chain restaurant. Fail.; June 16, 2010 at 1:31 PM
chelsea mckell said...: Dr. Bradycakes,
A wise woman once said - if it's not kind, necessary, and true, don't say it. Especially not on my blog.

S.T. barely qualifies as a chain. Two locations in my state.

If you CHOOSE to be offended at my opposition to your indulgent dining choices, then you are diminishing your moral agency and transforming yourself into an object to be acted upon.; June 16, 2010 at 2:46 PM

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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

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