Everyone wants to pamper Mom on Mother's Day. That explains why Sunday will be one of the biggest dining days of the year, according to the National Restaurant Association. Many Utah restaurants are offering holiday buffets and specials to treat Mom. For a listing of what's available, go to www.sltrib.com/food.
Food Network taping shows in Utah
The Food Network has spent the last five days in Utah taping episodes for "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." The film crew, along with host Guy Fieri, visited Ruth's Diner, Burger Bar, Moochie's Meatballs and More, Lone Star Taqueria, Blue Plate Diner and Red Iguana. Today they will complete filming at Pat's Barbecue. The episodes should air in the summer.
Refuel at Baxter's during 'Cure' race
Runners and spectators participating in Saturday's "Race for the Cure" can refuel at Baxter's American Restaurant, 13 N. 400 West (Gateway Mall), Salt Lake City, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Utah Cancer Foundation. The weekend brunch menu includes steak and eggs, apple cinnamon waffles, biscuits and gravy, ranchero eggs with sweet corn and black beans and an international tour of eggs Benedict; among the seven kinds are Swedish Benedict with smoked salmon and Frenchman's Benedict with ratatouille and goat cheese. Prices range from $4 to $13. For reservations, call 801-456-8999 or visit www.Baxters American.com. Walk-ins are welcome.
Tucanos at Gateway
Tucanos Brazilian Grill has opened a second Utah location in The Gateway. The restaurant specializes in churrasco (shoe-HAS-ko), seasoned meats and vegetables that have been skewered and grilled. Meats are then sliced at your table. Lunch costs $11.95. Dinner is $18.95. For more information, call 801-456-2550.
Dream Dinners closes at Brickyard Plaza
The Dream Dinners meal-preparation store in Salt Lake City's Brickyard Plaza closed last week. The national franchise still has locations in Sandy, Kaysville, Orem, North Logan and St. George.
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