Centro Woodfired Pizza - Cedar City, UT

Yum! What a nice surprise to find such fresh, tasty food in this cute, little town. 

The decor was really cute. The perfect mix of modern and reclaimed/rustic. Lots of natural light and super friendly and knowledgeable staff. 

Fresh decor complimentwd their food really well. This place is great for eating with 1-2 people, or I believe they would accommodate larger parties as well. 

Their special was proccuttio and dried apricots! I didn't get brave enough to try it, but I'm sure it would be good!

Reclaimed wood and pallete went throughout the place. 

And, now the food! We ordered the bruschetta and it was awesome! The bread they used was a cool and crunchy compliment to the diced fresh tomatoes and the balsamic sauce. We are every bite! 

Next, we ordered the pizza! Topped in something that resembles pepperoni, this Woodfired pizza was crunchy, soft, cheesy, just the right amount of greasy, and really tasty. The crust was nice and bubbly thick, and thinner towards the middle. It was topped with some Asiago or super strong Parmesan, almost a bit too strong towards the end, but all the ingredients really complimented each other well. 

I also liked how they give you a large bottle of water so you can refill your own glasses with nice, cold water - something you need a lot of when you're in Utah! 

I definitely recommend this restaurant and if you have ever been, please feel free to comment below! 

Take care and happy eating! 

Thai Dishes on Broadway - Santa Monica, CA

YUM! I would definitely recommend this awesome Thai restaurant if you are in Santa Monica, CA. At Thai Dishes on Broadway, I was even able to sit outside on a heated patio and eat dinner. This is a real treat if you're from Illinois! I just loved this place! I got my usual Thai favorite, Broccoli Beef, but the sauce was not too thick, just like I like it. The flavors weren't overpowering, and the beef and broccoli were cooked perfectly! I also had a Singha beer with dinner, and I really enjoyed just sitting and people watching. The place is just over a block to the entrance of the Santa Monica Pier.

 This place is very classy, but not super dressy. It would be perfect for a date, dinner with friends, dinner with family, a medium-sized group, and great for lunch and dinner.

Brewery Review / Restaurant Review - St. Nicholas Brewing Co. DuQuoin, IL

The sunny weather made our visit to St. Nicholas Brewing Co. really lovely today. The brewery is located about a 20 minute drive from Carbondale, in Du Quoin, IL. It is just off the main strip, and is located around the corner from Doc Z's Fitness, which I thought was a perfect fit. 

St. Nicholas Brewing Co. is all brick, inside and out! They opened in August of 2014s, and the building was built in the 1880s, as a hotel. They did a great job renovating the space, opening it up to let lots of light in, creating a very inviting atmosphere, and keeping lots of original and unique details of the old hotel. This place is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

I liked the Blonde Ale. Super light and not too hoppy. We also tried the Cadence Porter and it's apparently coming home in a growler next time. Only $8 growler refills! 

 We actually all wound up getting burgers! Mine, pictured below, was their Basic Burger on a Pretzel Bun, with a side of Mac N Cheese. YUM! The burger was a teeny bit greasy/drippy, but other than that it tasted really good. The other 2 burgers weren't though. My Mac N Cheese was definitely creamy and had a kind of lighter taste. The potato chip crumble topping was unique and good.

We also got the St. Nick Sweet & Spicy Burger (with parmesan, jalapeño, pineapple, and pickle with sweet BBQ sauce), and the Mac & Cheese Burger (topped with Mac!).

Here are the Cadence Porters.

 And, the Blonde Ale. 

 The Brewing Viewing Area

 And, the old brick lined every wall of this airy space. 

 The entrance was very tall, and had this red barn wood at top. Brewing area was on the right.

 So, make sure to check out St. Nicholas Brewing Co. at 12 S. Oak Street in Du Quoin, IL.