Sweeto Burrito

May 22, 2014

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Sweeto Burrito truck has followed me around for months. I’ve seen it so many times that I stopped noticing it until I was driving down State Street with my windows down and the sweet sound of rock and roll filled my car. I looked for the source and I knew that I had found […]

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Former UVU Student takes on Kickstarter

May 1, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes One former Utah Valley University student has  joined forces with local tech entrepreneurs on a new Kickstarter campaign. Gabe Villamizar, a former Wolverine and member of the UVU AMA, is continuing the tradition of engaged learning even after graduation. The renewable energy startup has already reached 22% of its Kickstarter funding goal within 24 hours of launch. […]

UVU Students Turn Class Project Into Thriving Local Business

April 23, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes As part of their Engaged Learning initiative, Utah Valley University’s curriculum often incorporates projects that students could likely be hired to do in a professional setting. That hands-­on learning experience was taken even a step further for four classmates after a presentation they completed last December as part of a school assignment. Six months and many […]

Temptasian

April 11, 2014

Reading Time: 4 minutes I walked into Temptasian 15 minutes before closing, a dangerous time to review a restaurant. Generally, employees are tired, the chef is working half-heartedly and the food is less than fresh. Fortunately, the woman who greeted me was friendly and addressed me by name (I had called my order in a few minutes earlier). My […]

Melty Way: grilled cheese gourmet

April 4, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes American Fork is no mecca of fine foods. Until recently, the Northern-most end of Utah county had little more than an Applebees and a Chilis to choose from. But it seems the growth of gourmet start-ups in Provo has spread North.   Though I’ve never considered myself much a of a grilled-cheese fan, Melty Way […]

Caputo’s conversion to food

March 29, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes On 314 West 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City, food enthusiasts gather to partake of an international food experience. In search of an exploratory dining experience, food lovers from all backgrounds have made Tony Caputo’s Market and Deli a well-known hot spot for specialty foods. Through expansion of their locations and products, Caputo’s is […]

Saturday’s Shows

March 28, 2014

Reading Time: < 1 minute The New Electric Sound with Mad Max and The Wild Ones and Mister Smith at Velour, Provo 8pm – $8 RSVP Check out The New Electric Sound here.  Check out Mad Max and The Wild Ones here. Check out Mister Smith here.      Songwriter Showdown finals at Muse Music, Provo 8pm – $5 RSVP […]

Microwave-free 10-minute lunch

March 20, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes This is the perfect easy snack to help you pretend like the semester is over and you’re lounging in the warmth of the sun, buying fresh produce from a farmer’s market. It’s simple and quick to make, and it comes free from the shame of microwaving something frozen.   Supplies Any kind of pan Any […]