Tuesday, April 12, 2011
 Vintage Restaurant and Tea Room at 12:35 AM Every once in a while i stumble upon something so amazing and beautiful that i actually hurt myself from smiling so much. Yesterday was one of those days and i still can not stop grinning from the experience. Vintage Restaurant and Tea room is a cozy little place nestled inside a historic building in downtown Ogden. You might have driven, walked and biked by it a thousand times and just barely missed this hidden treasure. Its well worth the hunt and once you step inside you will forever be a tea room enthusiast. After i entered the Vintage restaurant and tea room it was clear that all of my preconceived ideas about tea were all wrong. Gone are the days of Tea parties being only for Gossiping grandmothers, socialites and little girls in poofy dresses (though they can still have their fun too)! Kathy Cushman is bringing back tea time and she is doing it with style. Inside the Vintage restaurant and tea room is an impressive collection of tea pots, vintage decor and hand made beauties and a lot of the items you see are for sale at great prices too.  Traditionally, loose tea is brewed in a teapot and served in teacups This is accompanied by sandwiches, scones and usually cakes and pastries; Kathy Cushman does all of this and more.I chose the butterscotch tea and Kathy brought it out in a beautiful ceramic pot with 2 adorable tea cups. On a glass platter sat green tea, toffee and butterscotch scones still warm from the oven served with a bowl of marscapone cheese. The flavor was divine and the scones were moist and fluffy like sweet velvet. For my daughter Kathy prepared her a kids meal of my daughters choice; nutella and marshmallow finger sandwiches, pink lemonade and strawberries.As we gabbed and enjoyed our treats my daughter played in the corner in the dress up station. She was thrilled with all of the dresses (over 70 different ones), tiaras, wands and jewelry; giggling wildly at all of the pretty things to try on.  Just as we took our lat bite of scone Kathy brought out our salad and sandwiches. Cucumber, chicken/artichoke and red pepper/hummus sandwiches with a wild green salad and raspberry vinaigrette. The bread she uses is from stone ground bakery in salt lake city; it's thick and moist and perfect for finger sandwiches. We soon realize that the best part of dining in a tea house is being able to take our time. We talk, we sip tea and we savor our food; what a concept!This in itself would have been enough to fully satisfy us but Kathy tells us we aren't quite done yet, there is still dessert!I let Kathy choose for us as she is the expert after all and she brought out a tray of the most gorgeous sweets i have ever seen. , , Princess Diana's wedding cake, Sticky toffee pudding ( Kate Middleton's favorite) and a beautiful blueberry white chocolate cake. Each one was so rich and incredible; i had a hard time choosing a favorite, but i think the Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce is my new delight.  I'd say my first traditional tea experience was a success. I came to realize that tea time is not just about tea; it's about socializing, taking time out to enjoy the moment and giving yourself time to relax. Vintage restaurant and tea room is not just about food and tea it's an experience to be enjoyed and savored. The tea room offers a unique and delicious experience for all ages with a huge selection of tea, food and desserts even men can appreciate. I encourage everyone to take a trip to Ogden, Utah and experience the beauty of the Vintage restaurant and tea room.If you'd like to win a tea lunch for 2 at the Vintage restaurant and tea room go HERE and enter my giveaway! If you'd like to view more photos of my dining experience you can view the gallery HERE. And finally if you want to learn more about the Vintage restaurant and tea room be sure and "like" their FACEBOOK PAGE. ENJOY! Labels: art, blog events music indie blogger art ut weber salt lake mikaela shafer, desserts, ogden utah blog, ogden utah blogger, ogden utah events, ogden utah tea, royal tea, scone, teasers xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, December 31, 2010
New Years! at 9:59 AM Ogden is going to be crazy on new years! There's so much happening you'd think this was a big city, besides all the rad house parties the bars and venues are putting on some amazing shows and parties.Don't bother driving all the way to SLC when you have an amazing town right here where you live. Don't like going to bars? Don't think you have to be deprived of fun this new years, head over to the borrowed earth emporium for their masquerade ball! Wear a mask, bring some booze, and 10 dollars or 15 for two. Ring in the new year with live music, beer pong, dance dance and more. Kamikazes is having a show and party and i was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them decorating and it looks amazing! They'll have performances by Sindo, Jesse James,Three Point Two, William Knox and Smash Boogie. Come welcome 2011 in with us! I hear there will be a balloon drop and prizes too! If your into dressing up and love the Beatles up Brewskis is going to be all out Beatles mania. Uncle Uncanny and REVOLVER( a Beatles cover band) are playing and dig out your old dud because its a Beatles costume Party! And don't worry if you party a bit too hard Brewskis is also hosting a hangover party the next day. Teazers new years eve party will feature DJ's e-flexx and Latu! There will also be karaoke, dinner, and a $1000.00 midnight balloon drop! If you were lucky enough to get tickets the wine cellar is having a great new years eve bash with Dan Weldon. Dan wants to bring in the new year in Ogden, on Historic 25Th Street - Ogden, Utah , and in a place that I can be partying right with the people I love. Show will start at 9:30, and I will play till you drop. DINNER SPECIALS WILL BE STEAK or SHRIMP plate $16.95 or STEAK AND SHRIMP $18.95, and $2.00 Champagne Wanna celebrate with laughter? Wiseguys comedy club has got what ya need with Ryan Hamilton's "Happy New Year" show. Ryan was recently named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 'Five Comics to Watch' and appeared at Montreal's prestigious Just For Laughs festival. He made his national TV debut when he appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham followed by NBC's Last Comic Standing as a semi-finalist . Previously, he won Sierra Mist's 'America's Next Great Comic' Search and was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival competition and appeared at HBO's Las Vegas Comedy Festival as an up-and-coming talent. He's a regular guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and is a favorite headliner in many of the country's top comedy clubs. Looking for a little romance? Tami Rene will be performing 2 Jazz concerts along with dinner at Rovalis. The first show is from 6pm-8pm and the next show is from 8:30pm-10:30pm. They will be having a special featured dish and wine specials as well. Call now or go online to make your reservations. 801.394.070 or www.rovalis.com. The Marriott hotel is also offering a romantic new year special and a low price too! It's not to late to book the Celebration Package! Call 1-800-Marriott for complete details Or celebrate New Years Eve at Ben Lomond Suites Historic Hotel. Ben Lomond Suites is having a New Years Eve Special Deal of $70 a night for Standard Suites and $90 a night for Executive Suites. Book your room today by mentioning promo code "NewYears2011". And remember folks never drive drunk, let someone drive drunk or leave alone while intoxicated. -Drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders and restaurant managers who may have been drinking can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to 10 miles. -And don't forget about our local 25-drive. Whatever the reason, whatever the season, call 391-0305 and they'll come pick you up and they'll take you back for FREE!!! -Most bars have a designated driver program just ask the bartender! -And there is always yellow cab, Yellow Cab of Ogden is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just Call: (801)394-9411 Labels: ben lomond, brewskis, events, indie ogden, kamikazes, marriott, new years, ogden utah, party, rovalis, teasers, wine cellar, wise guys xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The sick post at 10:10 AMForgive me if this post is terrible. I'm sick, my husbands sick but the puppy and the girl child are as active as ever. Were exhausted and i am slightly delusional from lack of sleep and children's Tylenol. But alas the show must go on and y'all need to know whats happening and i have an obsessive need to follow through with every blog post. i don't plan on doing much until i am cured of this mysterious illness but lucky for you there is a lot going on today. Every week all of the best events seem to fall on this day and this week is no exception. Every Wednesday the independent film society meets at grounds for coffee. Join them for some fun times getting to know your fellow film junkies in the local scene here at the Ogden meet up, all are welcome! Don't forget to check out the junction city theatres presentation of the holly and the ivy at SJCHS Evans Black Box Theater. I always wanted to have a movie-Esq holiday tradition of going to the theater. Who doesn't like dressing up and going out ? Don't worry if you miss it tonight its going on all week! Feeling like you just need to get on a stage yourself? Please come out and support the Nurture the Creative Mind Foundation as Mojos hosts the BEST open mic in Ogden. this week it will be hosted by ALL musicians, poets, singers, MCs etc are welcomed and wanted. FREE OK so this might not sound fun to a lot of you but trust me once you try it you will love it. The Cowboy Country Dance is held every Wednesday night at Historic Union Station ! As a country girl at heart, having lived the majority of my life in Georgia..OK Hawaii too, i love to country dance. I used to be a regular at the contra dances in Cali and love me some 2 stepping and electric slide. I admit at one point, probably in my teen angst years, i though it was silly. But, the high paced dancing, twirling and moving about makes for quite a fun night. SO i challenge you to try it once, just once, and with an open mind and try and tell me that it wasn't at least a little bit fun. Every dance begins with a lesson and the dancing goes until midnight but if your still feeling a bit shy about your cowboy dancing abilities email CountryDanceProvo@Gmail.com and get a private lesson! Still feeling antsy? Be a rock star for a few minutes and join in open mic night at Brewskis or head over to Teazers for some Texas hold em! Try something new, dare to be different and enjoy life! We only live once so go out and LIVE IT! OH and i wanted to share this amazing video so that all of you are adequately prepared for the holiday season in case of a zombie outbreak .enjoy! Labels: brewskis, calendar, country dance, events, independent film society, indie ogden, junction theatre, mojos, ogden utah, teasers, to do, union station, zombie xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Sunday, December 19, 2010
I saw santa riding a mountian bike. at 9:09 PMMy what a busy weekend its been. I got hella crafty, explored my neighborhood and got my daughter a puppy- swoooooon! I also redesigned the blog- what do you think? I am so excited about this upcoming week because I've been doing a bit of plotting and have started organizing an amazing giveaway! Starting on December 25Th and going until the new year 3 lucky readers will have the chance to win some super awesome LOCAL swag to reign in the new year. here's a clue about our giveaway sponsors- our sponsors are neighbors and love this great city and one keeps you awake and one makes you pretty one fills your tummy and one can make you a friend and all of them want you to enter and win! Tonight is going to be a christmas cheer filled night! Don't have any holiday traditions well start one now by going to see The Nutcracker, a Christmas classic, at the Egyptian Theater or The Holly, a celebration of beloved secular Christmas music, at SJCHS Black Box Theater. Both are at 7:30 but there is also a 2:00 matinee on Dec 18th of The Nutcracker and The Holly plays all week at 7:30 and 2pm. On Tuesday try taking a class at Eccles community arts center. Zuhra Zakiyah (Candace Baker) will teach Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance Techniques at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden on from 6 to 7 p.m. December 21st through January 18th. All ages and levels are welcome. Tuition: $35. To register for this workshop, please call a member of the art center staff at 801-392-6935. The Audubon Society presents a different speaker or slide show every month and this tuesday you can go and see for your self. Please visit www.wasatchaudubon.org or call the Ogden Nature Center for details at 801-621-7595. Want to just hang out and relax? Free Texas Hold-em at Teazers Every Tue, Wed and Sunday! Multiple Tournaments and Cash Prizes! And don't forget about brewskis heavy metal karaoke! Unleash your inner metal head and rock out ! also yes, i did see Santa riding down the street on a mountain bike haha Besides chasing my toddler, wearing shiny pants and blogging i love to cook. I am saving up to go to the Weber tech culinary school just so i can learn how to make more food to eat. I am a foodie hence my love of yelp and i don't think my family has any complaints. I try and make sure i make a good home cooked meal several days out of the week and i love to experiment. i have a complete inability to follow recipes and i love to substitute and make it my own. Last night i forgot to pull out the chicken breast from the freezer so i had to come up with a plan b for my chicken Parmesan. I had some eggplant that needed to be cooked and i really wanted to make Israeli couscous so i thought id play with an old eggplant parmeseana recipe i knew. Earlier in the week i got a bunch of tomatoes from a great produce sale and made some marinara sauce with yellow peppers and tons of garlic. I grilled the eggplant with onions and added the marinara sauce and put it on top of the Israeli couscous with some fresh Parmesan cheese. It was frigging delicious, i wish i had leftovers but ALAS with a good meal there are often no leftovers. Here are some pics and i would love to hear about and try out your favorite homemade recipes.   Labels: brewskis, calendar, center, christmas, events, indie ogden, karaoke, nature, ogden utah, recipes, teasers, to do xoxo, explore, create and have fun ‹Older Friday, December 3, 2010
A busy Friday in Ogden at 10:42 AMits Friday and there's a whole lot happening in Ogden tonight. whether you want to have a relaxing night strolling around checking out local art or you want pound a few and have your ears blown off there is something for you tonight. At 6pm just when you get off work and your ready to get into weekend mode the historic 25Th street first Friday art stroll kicks off with local art, music and food. Listen to the street musicians and tour the various galleries to enjoy the fine art produced here in Ogden and surrounding area. Galleries remain open later for this special evening. Galleries include: Ogden Arts , Fine Arts Gallery, Gallery 25, Cara Koolmees, Ogden Blue, Artists & Heirlooms, Grounds for Coffee, Gallery at the Union Station & Myra Powell Gallery, Eccles Community Art Center and more. not in the mood to be out in the cold but feeling a bit adventurous? check out open mic night at the borrowed earth emporium . poetry, music and even belly dancing. show off your talents and break free from the fear that has kept you from doing it until now at the open mic night at the BEE! we start at 7 and go until there are no words left to speak. http://www.borrowedearthemporium.com if your still in the mood for art but want to stay warm BFA Thesis candidates will present work in drawing, sculpture, photography, video, mixed media, and design at Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery Weber State Department of Visual Arts. OK so you've checked out art and got over your fear of crowds and now your ready to party! hop on over to teasers for the CJB Ogden CD Release Party! The CJB is an energetic, addicting, and always fun Reggae Rock outfit from the greater Salt Lake City area of Utah. Their success so far has been attributed to their hard work and dedication to providing quality music to a young exciting crowd! The following depicts some of the Grass Roots Accomplishments made by the band. A solo album by Codi Jordan entitled “Vacation” completed in Nov. 2008, and received rave reviews from fans and industry professionals alike. From the album came The CJB, which has now become a performing force in the Intermountain west and beyond. Last but certainly not least a knock out show at kamikazes that's sure to help you forget the stresses of your work week and add some cool into your life. sparks fire, Blindedxtruth and us thieves wail on their instruments and pierce through the night At kamikazes. grab a beer and grab a stranger and dance or just sit on the comfy couches in the loft and enjoy the music. after all, you deserve it and that's what i have for Friday. get out there, make some new friends, learn something new about your town and ALWAYS be safe! Be sure to spread the word about indie Ogden by following this blog, twitter or sharing it with your Labels: art, bfa, borrowed earth emporium, dova, friday, indie ogden, jazz, kamikazes, mic, nusic, ogden utah, open, photogtraphy, punk, reggae, screamo, sculpture, teasers, weber
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