Grandma’s Traditions
When you think of the holidays, what makes them the most special to you? Is it family? Friends? Good food? For the Cocoa Bird, it is all three. For Coni Gleason — aka the Cocoa Bird — it’s grandma’s caramels, handmade chocolates and marshmallows that really make the holidays special. “Food is powerful,” she says. […]
Let’s Break Bread Together
Flour. Water. Salt. Three simple, everyday ingredients that can be found in any home — but when combined in just the right portions and in just the right hands, magic can happen. Andrew Berthrong, the owner of Hawk & Sparrow in Midway, routinely makes magic at his organic artisan bakery. The ultimate goal for this […]
The Sweet Taste Of Italy Right Here In The HV
When you first walk into the Spin Cafe on Main Street in Heber, you are immediately greeted by the beautiful gelato counter showcasing 12 freshly-prepared flavors just begging to tempt and tantalize your taste buds. Vincent Esposito is more than just an aficionado on the topic of gelato — he eats, sleeps and dreams gelato. […]
Farm Fresh
What do you do when everyone around you is closing down their operations and selling out to developers? You double down, reinvent yourself and carve out a niche that makes people crave what you have created. In this case, that niche was carved out of cheese and has fulfilled the goals and dreams of father […]
Local Farmer Gets Back to His Roots
Fresh, crisp and all-natural produce is just around the corner for Chris Pyper at Rustling Aspen Farm in Midway. With just a third of an acre, an unwavering drive and a love of his community, Pyper has built one of the finest all-natural farms on the Wasatch Back. Living in Kentucky and farming with his […]
Backyard Beekeeping in the Beehive State
When you think of beekeeping, you probably think of bees that produce that sweet golden elixir we all know and love called honey. However, did you know that there is a large population of native bees — ones that don’t make honey — living naturally in the Heber Valley? That’s right: Utah is home to […]
The Bagel Den
A new dining option in Heber now delivers the flavors of New York to the valley. The Bagel Den opened its doors this past September and has been slinging NY bagels by the dozen ever since. The vibe when first walking into Heber’s new eatery is warm and inviting, with reclaimed pallet lumber on the […]
The Old Goat
What do you get when you combine a lifelong passion for cooking, hot sauce and a goat named Clover? You get Heber’s newest neighborhood eatery, The Old Goat! Ryan and April Estel opened their doors this November and they couldn’t be more excited to bring their vision and culinary flair to the Heber Valley. “I […]
Snake Creek Grill: Locally Sourced
There is something to be said about a familiar place to eat. Friendly faces that greet you every time, consistently amazing quality of food and service, and not to mention the fresh aromas that delicately permeate the air as you walk past the kitchen. For many in the valley, this familiar place is Snake Creek […]
Passion on Wheels:
Family owned and operated in the Heber Valley, Lola’s Street Kitchen and Cucina Rustico take mobile eats to a new level. Featuring two incredibly talented chefs, these food trucks offer the freshest of ingredients and deliver top quality food to local patrons — wherever those patrons may be. David Medina, owner and creator of Lola’s […]
Fly-By-Foodie: Fanny’s Grill
A picturesque setting for a weekend brunch with friends or a simple Tuesday lunch date with your sweetheart, Fanny’s Grill patio never disappoints. There is something so incredibly serene about dining outside during the summer here in the beautiful Heber Valley. One of my favorite places to dine al fresco is Fanny’s Grill at the […]
Fly-By-Foodie: Back 40
Alright, it has to be said: the Back 40 patio has one of the most amazing views in the valley. I am seriously in love with this gem of a location. What once was a not so great, run down bar, is now one of the most popular places in town to get great eats […]