Past times of generations and more to come.

I wasn't quite sure what to title this post. Parker's has been around since the beginning of time.. Well way before my beginning of time anyway. It is located on 5th east and state street in American Fork. The actual store is tiny and it's exactly what you would expect for a business that has been a staple in the community since the 70's.

If you are looking for a simple burger and fries, some onion rings, fish and chips or a great shake for a great price.. Parker's Drive-In is it!

I have to be sentimental for a moment. This is a place that my mom went, my aunts and uncles went, and when I was little my grandpa would take my brother and me for an ice cream cone (dipped of course) and then we would drive down to the dock at the lake and just talk. Sometimes memories come with food and vice versa.

I suggest the ranch burger. It is very similar to the big mac, but WAY better. They even have their own special sauce at Parker's Drive-In. My favorite item here is the Marshmallow shake. I am generally a fan of having substance in my shakes (like whole pieces of marshmallows) but this is the only place I love the marshmallow syrup they use.

Cheers Mate!

(this photo is from the old shoppe)

If you are reading this and haven't had the chance to experience chocolate from the UK.. please run out and do it now!! You will never eat another Hershey bar again, well ok that might be a slight exaggeration..

In downtown Salt Lake at 439 E 900 S is a little charming place. I've never been to England so I cannot compare this shop to anything, however if you HAVE been to England or the UK you may find bits and pieces you have been missing. They have all types of candies, crisps, sauces, breakfast foods, fizzie drinks, teas, and even meats! For those Harry Potter fans, this is also a good place to find some odds and ends to add to your collection.


When I am feeling in the mood for some chocolate, which if you know me isn't often, this is the first place I head! Might I suggest picking up some Minstrels, a dairy milk, or a crunchie bar!
Also, if you are feeling in the mood for tea, next door is Elizabeth's Bakery and Tea Shop. (is now closed, until further notice-april 2010) They have all types of traditional meat pies, cornish pastries, clotted creams and other pastries.

http://www.thelondonmarket.com/

Ni Hao

UPDATE: GOLDEN DRAGON HAS MOVED TO 1716 S State Street to a BEAUTIFUL location.

It is a very hard task to find tasty authentic Chinese food in a little place like the Wasatch front. Working for a company that is run by people from China and surrounding countries, I have asked them for their suggestions and they always say there isn't such a thing as "good Chinese food" in America. I use to go to two amazing places on the East coast- The China King, a little hole in the wall in East Orange, New Jersey and the nicer Shanghai Tea Garden off Lexington and 55th in New York City.

Well, I think I have found one of the most "authentic" places that has great food and great prices. Its called the Golden Dragon and is located on 1716 South State street in downtown Salt Lake. The people who run it, I was told, are from Hong Kong. My favorite was knowing they made their own bakery items like sesame balls with red bean paste and custard tarts (which i use to buy in Chinatown) YUM!!

If you want a quick lunch and don't have a lot to spend. Two people can eat for under 15 dollars! That is appetizer, rice and your meat! If you are looking for some dinner, the walnut shrimp is awesome, the duck (if you like) is very moist, AND if you are in the mood... they also serve Dim Sum! ** The picture below is the Duck.

Nothing beats authentic Chinese food!!

Oh- AND they deliver to certain areas, if you are lucky!

http://www.slcnewgoldendragon.com/