Taco Bell, Santa Clara Utah

1418 West Sunset Boulevard  St. George, UT 84770
(435) 674-2314

Today, my husband and I revisited Taco Bell on Sunset Blvd in St. George Utah... This wasn't a very good experience at all... The tables were dirty, and employees were standing around in the back chatting to each other instead of cleaning the lobby between customers... After a short time more customers came in that had larger families and they had no clean tables to sit at...

My Volcano Taco

Actual Volcano Taco- Should Look Like This

A week or two ago I ordered the Volcano Tacos with a large drink... I wanted it put in a combo and I know from personal experience that they can make a combo out of the tacos by charging for the difference of the added sauce... Instead they charged almost $10.00 for a drink and 4 tacos... Of which they should have just charged for one extra taco and an additional 30 cents for the sauce... But that isn't the way it went... The tacos are suppose to have the volcano shells and they were the regular shells... There is a difference in taste even though they tried to convince we otherwise... Even today, the cashier on duty didn't bother to tell me that they ran out of volcano shells and they would have to use the regular corn shells... Had they done that, I would have expected it... Instead they assumed that it was OK and they didn't say if they were out or not... For me there is a difference in flavor between the shells...

Taco Bell is one of those places that I don't go too very often... One of the main reasons I do go there is because it is my husbands favorite place... But overall the food quality is not good... I was watching The Biggest Loser when Jillian was still on there... She was eating what the contestants were eating or would eat in a sitting... Taco Bell was on the menu for one of the ladies and Jillian had to eat whatever was on the plate... I have to say that compared to real food, it looked pretty nasty... My husband would disagree with me on this one... He could live on Taco  Bell, or should I say he could die from all the salt and preservatives that is put in the food... He ordered the Enchirto with no onions and a Steak Quesadilla...

Either way, my visit to this Taco Bell was not what I was hoping for and my order was messed up again... Maybe it is a good thing that my order was messed up because it isn't a place I would return to unless my husband was throwing a temper tantrum that he wants to eat this unhealthy food... There are ways to make it healthier, but I have a feeling it would confuse them if you tried to explain it to them... It sounds as if I'm bashing this location and I guess in some ways I am... Not all Taco Bells is this way and I have to say that the GM when I talked to him on the phone was helpful... He was off work today or I would have talked to him about this... Laziness and cleanliness says alot to me when it comes to the pride of a restaurant and the quality of food they are putting out... It may be a long time till I go here and only due to the prompting of my husband who doesn't care what he eats...

Black Bear Dinner- St. George Utah

Black Bear Diner

1245 South Main Street

St George, UT 84770
435-656-2327

Hours : M- Sun 6am-10pm


When The Black Bear Diner moved into St. George, I have to say that it was intriguing... Little by little the bears were coming out and I was looking forward to trying this place... I ate at a Black Bear Diner in AZ and loved it then and I have to say that I love it just as much now... This is a family style diner that focuses on home cooked meals...

When you walk into the Black Bear you will see cute black bears all around you... They make me want to give them a big bear hug... It's a very woodsy type of decor at the Black Bear Dinner...

Chicken Potpie with Grilled Vegetables

I have gone to the Black Bear a number of times and have never had any problems with my food... One of the few places that I never had to send back my eggs because they were under cooked... One of the really nice things is that they serve Pepsi products... This is a thumbs up for me...

Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries- Cooked to Perfection

Today I ordered the Chicken Pot Pie... The crust was flaky and it was pipping hot... The fresh grilled vegetables were perfect... They weren't soggy or mushy... The quantity of food is over the top... You can easily take some home for a second meal... If you notice that you are beginning to get full and you are thinking about dessert... I would venture into the great unknown and try the blackberry cobbler ala mode... OH MY GOODNESS! It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness... This is my favorite dessert at the Black Bear Dinner... I would ask the waitress/waiter for a to go container for the main course and try the cobblers... It will be worth the price and you won't be disappointed... I could hear people around me raving about the bear claws and the other dishes they ordered...

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs

The others that were with me decided on the Chicken Fried Steak and the Bacon Cheeseburger... They thoroughly enjoyed their choices and had enough to take home with them...

I should note that when I order breakfast at the Black Bear Diner, you have to try the hash browns and home fries... They are to die for... I always order a side of country gravy since I like that with my potatoes... But they stand alone in taste... One of my favorite dishes is their breakfast and that is the Chorizo Scramble... Chorizo is a Mexican sausage and is a bit spicy... But OHHHHHH so delicious...

Blackberry Cobbler with Ice Cream

Our waiter was fast and functional... We never had to wait for a refill and the manager was great... One of the first things I notice when I go into a restaurant is see how the interaction is with customers and owners if they are there... The manager of the Black Bear Diner was greeting customers and made himself available to those around him... He had no problem jumping in and helping out where needed... At times that would be if the floors needed swept or checks being rung up... This is the kind of place that would seem to have a good staff of employees who has a manager that respects them...




You will be very happy with the Black Bear Diner... Do much so that your plate will look like our plate when you leave... Check out the photo below...

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Closing thoughts; The Black Bear Diner is reasonably priced, clean and friendly... 

Sunny's Pizza- Veyo Utah

12 North Main, Veyo, UT 84782
435-275-6170

Open until 9:00pm
Mon - Sat: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 9:00 - 1:00pm

This is the second food review I have done for Sunny's Pizza... They have evolved into more than an ordinary pizza joint... Even though there wasn't anything ordinary about them before...

The Mini Mushroom, Olive and Sausage Pizza

My husband and I went over for dinner and I ordered the mini mushrooms, black olive and sausage pizza. I was expecting it to be like the personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut... OH not even close...

The pizza was about 8 slices of oooey gooey goodness... It was enough for two people easily... And what is nice is that it was only 5 bucks... The crust is hand tossed and the ingredients are fresh... What was nice about the pizza is that it wasn't dripping with oil and the crust was crunchy... It was perfectly done!

My husband had the Chicken Alfredo... We were expecting it to be a decent sized plate of pasta... OH not even close again... It was enough to feed a couple people too... My husband loved it... It was perfectly browned to perfection and the cheese was perfect also... They didn't skimp on the ingredients... My husband had to take his to go and he had enough left over for another meal. If you decide to order the Hamburger, Fries and Drink special, you will notice that the fries aren't your typical fries either... This will be an item I will try the next time I go there...

Biscuits and Gravy

They serve breakfast as well... So we had to give that a whirl... The food is all freshly made and the biscuits and gravy were excellent... My husband is not a big fan of hash-browns... But what he said was that their hashbrowns tasted like what I make... When I make hash-browns, I shred them into the pan... I never use frozen potatoes... He enjoyed his breakfast...

Let me warn you though... If you are expecting your food out in a few minutes, you might as well go to McDonalds... This place is run by couple guys who take pride in serving fresh food and they don't do it at a speedy pace... They want it done right and they want you to be happy with your food... You pay for what you get and what you get here is good homemade food... They also deliver to the area around Veyo... They are the only place I know of that does this... Oh and BTW... They serve Pepsi products... A major plus in my book...

Chicken Alfredo

Overall Experience: This is one of the places that you have to drive a ways to get too, but it's worth the drive... When you walk into the place it isn't anything fancy... It is the kind of place you would expect to find in a small town... What set's them apart is this place is in a small town, but they offer big city taste...You won't go wrong when going to Sunny's Pizza... You will not go away hungry...

Lin's Marketplace - Bringing Families Together

We did a food review at the request of some of our readers.... Lin's Marketplace located at 1930 West Sunset Blvd was awesome when it came to helping us put together a great meal at a great price. This is what one of our reviewers had to say about the Cheesy Tortellini Dish:

Importance of Spending time together as a family: 

Family Dinner from 1950's

Bonding: A typical scene from the Fifties. A family sits down to a meal and, in the absence of TVs and mobiles, talks through family issues with each other Psychologist Dr Pat Spungin, a parenting expert, said a family should aim to spend at least 20 minutes at the table to help foster meaningful conversations.

She said there were three phases to a meal, all equally important. In the first, communication is mostly practical as the cooking is finished and everyone sits down. Then comes settling in, where the family members exchange small talk.

The final phase is "sweet talk", which Dr Spungin says is crucial to building relationships.Families need to spend significant time together to enjoy in-depth conversations and share their experiences, stories and worries.

Reviewer One Feedback: 
The aroma when I walked into the house hit me strong. The meal had been cooking all day long. When I arrived home there were only a few items left that needed to be added in. It was simple to complete for my busy schedule. My husband, not normally a pasta lover, loved the taste and wanted more he even wants for me to make the meal again. My three year old who normally does not want seconds and doesn't usually eat all of his food had all of the food polished off and requested a second plate. The meal overall was delicious, easy and something that I would definitely make again and soon.
Reviewer Two Feedback: 
Our family loved this dish and the idea that everything is in one bag. I never tried the Western Family brand and it was just as good if not better then some of the name brand items. Loved the value and flavors. I am hooked on this deal. 

Every Monday they offer a special where you can pick up all the ingredients at a discounted price. You are given the recipe and what it takes to cook it up right. They have made it that simple. This is this Monday's dinner...

Lin's Marketplace is one of those stores that is above the rest. Not only are you treated like family, the store is clean and organized. When they say Only the Best, they go by that... Some of the great things about Lin's is that they offer custom made sandwiches in the Service Deli... All the baked goods are made on the spot, not shipped in and frozen. Their store brand is Western Family and they stand behind that brand... Something else that may be of interest to others... Over by the pharmacy they have a section of healthy food options and they have a huge offering of Gluten Free foods...

When it comes to customer service they exceed in that area... The management team of Lin's Marketplace makes it a point to be honest and treat people with respect... If you have a problem, you can talk to any of the management team and they will help you out... 

• Produce FREEbee's! Saturday Only from 7:00am to 11:00am Purchase $15.00 of produce & receive Plenty of fresh produce. Plenty of choices & Plenty of FREE items!
• Kids Club: If you have children under the age of 13 you can sign them up for the free birthday club. They will receive free magazines and other fun stuff... Every third Saturday they offer fun activities in the store... I'm not sure what time they have Kid's Club, but the leader of it is Sherri... 
• Non Profits: Lin's Marketplace offers something that many of the other stores don't. If you are a non-profit you can talk to the store and they will allow you to get the word out about what you do, fundraiser and raise awareness from the front porch... 
• Pharmacy: You can trust their professional pharmacy team to provide you with the correct prescription at the right price.
• Specialty Orders: Lin's carries thousands of items to meet your needs.However, if you have a favorite product that they don't have on hand, you can typically find it in their special order section. Click the link below to try Lin's online special order service
• Online Shopping List: One little perk I like is that they offer on their website the ability to make up your shopping list... You can click on the items from the flyer, add it to your list and you can add items that aren't in the ads... I love this feature... Then I can print it up and I have what I need... Click Here For Weekly Ads

Store Hours and Information:

Location: 1940 West Sunset Blvd
Phone: 435-673-4656
Store Manager: Jeff Rimer
Website: http://www.linsgrocery.com/

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Veyo Pies- Veyo Utah

24 S. Main Street, Veyo, UT 84782 · Get Directions
435-574-2132
http://www.veyopies.com/

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Open until 7:30 pm
Mon - Sat: 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Sun: 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Oh my goodness... How to even begin with this food review? If you like pies, the drive out to Veyo Pies in Veyo Utah is more than worth the trip... On their website this is how they described their wonderful pie place in Veyo... Veyo Pies is a full line bakery located in Veyo, UT that has evolved from over 25 years of pie making experience! They offer a wide selection of Cream Pies, Fruit Pies, and Pastries. Our dough is made from scratch, hand rolled, and wonderfully flaky.

When I went in I ordered the Coconut Cream Pie... There is a huge variety, but since I was the one picking out, I got my favorite... You can't go wrong when you go into Veyo Pies... Never have I had bad service or a yucky pie, donuts or coffee... One nice perk too is that if you don't want to buy a whole pie, you can get your favorite by the slice...  

My piece of coconut cream pie was the perfect balance of sweetness and cream... You can tell that they make their own crusts... They are perfectly flaky and not mushy... I have gotten pies where the bottoms are all nasty and mushy and that is just gross... 

I may even venture into Veyo Pies during Christmas and try one of their homemade mince meat pies... I can't stand mince meat... But after hearing theirs is homemade and not from the jar I may give one slice a try... 

I brought a Mountain Berry to my friend since she and her husband will drive to Veyo just for the pies at Veyo Pies... I asked her how her pie was and she seemed very pleased... I shared a couple pieces of my coconut cream with her as well... My husband was wondering where his pie was at... He was on the road, so guess his piece is gone... Good thing Veyo pies is just down the street from my house... Makes it really nice... 

If you decide you want an awesome pie and want to find Veyo Pies, you can't miss it... Veyo is located about 15 to 20 miles Northwest of St. George on SR 18 on the left hand side... They have a huge red sign out front that you can't miss... If you miss it, then there may be a problem... 

They posted this on their website for your information... We do not bake every item on our menu everyday. Please call to find out if we have the pie you want.  Our business is doing great thanks to you, our customers! To place orders please call us at 435-574-2132. For large or special orders we will appreciate it greatly if you place an order at LEAST 1 day ahead of the pick up time! They are also taking orders for Thanksgiving and the deadline to get your orders in are November 15th...