Art City Sweets and The Ragamuffin: So Much More Than Gelato

The Cooper Family- Authentic Italian Gelato Specialists.

Driving by Art City Sweets and The Ragamuffin, I just assumed it was a walk-up ice cream shop. However, what awaits inside is so much more. Creamy authentic gelato. Delicious Homemade soups. Muffins. Cinnamon rolls. Desserts. All wrapped up in a charming cottage that feels welcoming and homey. The Ragamuffin and Art City Sweets is […]

Italian Place = Hearty Steak Sandwiches (But Why the Name?)

From left to right: Jesse, Montana, Shawn, Jessenia, and Jordan. Stop in and meet the staff and try your hand at finishing one of their legendary "Monster" sized sandwiches!

So you may see the name “Italian place” and think of your typical classic Italian food like pasta, pizza, and Italian cuisine. However, you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that the Italian Place is the go-to place for hearty steak sandwiches in Utah County.  The Italian Place started out in 1972 when a sandwich […]

Beyond the Heat Lamp: Good Grindz Serves Up Scratch-Made Hawaiian Comfort

Owners of Good Grindz receiving an award from the Spanish Fork-Salem Chamber of Commerce at the annual awards gala.

When you hear Hawaiian food you may think of your typical teriyaki chicken lunch plate with some rice and macaroni salad. When you walk in Good Grindz in Salem, however, you will be blown away with all the menu options. Think chicken katsu with a crispy tempura fried exterior and tender chicken complimented by the […]

Magleby’s: A place worth dressing up for

Maglebys- A place worth dressing up for. Photo by Pete Hansen.

Magleby’s has been an institution in Utah Valley, and holds a place of prominence in Springville, sitting in the historic Reynolds building on the corner of Main Street and 200 South. The interior is an eclectic mix of styles, with raw, original brick mixed with Greek columns, and modern steelwork. Tall windows topped with intricate […]