Bombay House in Provo, Utah

Also, located in Sugar House...

Ah Bombay House, such a good ol' favorite.

Apparently in India they make their food very, extremely, spicy-hot, so if that's your experience and didn't like it, give it another shot here at the Bombay House. 

Just be sure to order your food mild or medium. 

We're medium folks.

Vegetable Pakora: seasoned mixed vegetables
mixed with chickpea flour and deep fried

Pakora is one of our favorite Indian dishes.

Strawberry Lassi: refreshing yogurt drink
blended with strawberries and homemade yogurt

I just about drank this entire, tangy, strawberry lassi in one big sip.

Have you tried lassi? 

Try the mango or strawberry lassi on your next visit to Bombay House.

Paneer Masala: homemade cheese cooked with bell pepper, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cream and spices

This was my first experience eating paneer. 

It's cheese, so of course it was good.

Lamb Coconut Kurma: boneless lamb cooked with coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, cashew nuts, golden raisins and spices

The flavors and spices used in Indian food is a beautiful thing.

Garlic Naan: teardrop-shaped white bread baked in tandoor (clay oven) with a touch of garlic

Naan is basically a must-order when eating here. Can't go waisting the leftover sauce on your plate! Clean it up with our favorite, the Garlic Naan.

Cucumber Raita: a tangy mixture of cucumber, tomatoes, onions and spices
mixed with fresh homemade yogurt

An accompaniment to we-don't-know-what, but it was delicious to dip our naan in and to cool our spicy-hot mouths.

Peshawari Naan: Indian bread stuffed with a mix of coconut, raisins and cashews,
and baked in tandoor (clay oven)

This Peshawari Naan was a new one for us. A new crave! The mixture of ground up bits of coconut, raisins, and cashews was sweet & nutty. Loved it.

It actually took care of my sweet tooth (along with the lassi), and good thing too, because I was stuffed! I always want to order dessert here, but I'm always too full. I've heard good things about Indian Mango ice cream, so one of these days....

Family friendly. $10-15 per entree. A well-run business is how I feel about Bombay House.

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La Jolla Groves in Provo, Utah

When discussing restaurants with others, I get asked about La Jolla Groves the most.

People already love this place, and I'm glad.

Such a beautiful atmosphere.

Complimentary Rolls

Strawberry Lemonade & Kiwi Lemonade

I will be honest; their entrées are hit or miss,

but I love their soups, salads, and desserts, so that is what I will feature in this post.

Watermelon & Cucumber Salad with a Mint Vinaigrette - $11.75

Watermelon, Cucumber, Mixed Greens and Feta Cheese Tossed in a Light Honey and Mint Vinaigrette.

Such a refreshing salad! Be sure to order this in the Summer for the most flavorful watermelon chunks.

Apricot, Cranberry & Apple Salad - $12.95

A Salad of Dried Cranberries, Apples, Apricots and Mixed Seasonal Berries with Toasted Pistachios and White Cheddar Cheese Over Fresh Salad Greens, Tossed in a Pomegranate & Honey Vinaigrette and Finished with a Slice of Candied Apple

Again, very refreshing & light.

Potato & Garden Fresh Leek Soup - $4.50 Cup/$7.00 Bowl

Garden Leeks and Golden Potatoes Simmered in Chicken Stock and Frothed Until Creamy.

Very creamy, and without cream I might add, just frothed. Delicious.

Artisan Cheese, Fresh Fruit & La Jolla Groves’ Hearth Breads - $12.00

Sample of Handcrafted La Jolla Groves Bakery Breads Paired with Fresh Fruit, Berries, Beehive White Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Swiss, Camembert Cheese and a Delicious Handmade Fruit Dipping Sauce.

A plate full of my most favorite foods is always a good thing. 

I could eat this for my main course.

Lightly Blackened Salmon Salad with Mixed Fruit Salad $14.00

A Freshly-Grilled Salmon Filet on a bed of Mixed Field Greens, Topped with a Fruit Salsa that is Made with Apples and Berries

My mother enjoyed her salmon salad.

And on to--I dare say--the best part?

The desserts.

Jolla Groves Lemon Cake - $6

Moist Lemon Bundt Cake Served with a Handmade Crème Anglaise Under a Caramel Dome with Berries and Mint.

Reviewers on Urbanspoon agree, this cake is surprisingly delicious. Maybe "surprisingly" because how good can a lemon cake be, right? Well, it is. The caramel dome adds a pleasing crunch to each bite.

Orange Crème Brulee- $5

A Creamy Citrus Custard Served with a Coating of Caramelized Sugar Served with Fresh Citrus and Mint.

Not only crème brulée, but citrus crème brulée is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

Lemon Tiramisu - $6

Lemon Marscapone Cream Layered with Vanilla Genoise. Served with Crème Anglais and Finished with a Dusting of Chocolate

Holy moly, this lemon tiramisu, with chocolate dust instead of coffee, was divine. 

The texture reminded me of a tres leches cake. Love it!

Mango Mousse Cake - $7

A Luscious Tropical Treat Made of Creamy Mango Mousse atop a Light, Buttery Cake.

Very pretty and very superb.

Don't forget to visit their bakery outside & around the right side of the restaurant.

Assorted Bread

Along with their freshly baked bread, they also have a wall of "day olds" usually half off.

Goodies

Pick juuuuuust one.

Soups

Soups to take home.

Pain au Chocolat

Fun flavors of jam!

La Jolla Groves is great for lunch with the ladies or a romantic night out. Visit soon!

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Center Street Deli in Provo, Utah

Homma momma.

EVERYTHING made fresh from scratch, even the bread.

Boar's Head meats and cheeses--always a good thing.

I was informed that they use fresh meat every day. Any leftovers they either take home for their families, or give to the local homeless or hungry.

S. L. T. - Serrano Ham, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Baby Swiss Cheese on Flatbread

The Sarrano Ham is imported directly from Italy. She gave us a sample & I was sold.

Also, the flatbread was freshly cooked on the grill to-order.

Something to do while you're waiting.

Hand-Dipped & Breaded Onion Rings

Delish for reals.

So incredibly fun & personable. 

These ladies know what they are doing.

Customer Favorites

The Empire - Roast Beef, Turkey, Pastrami, Serrano Ham, Cheddar, Grilled Onions, Mushrooms, assorted Peppers, topped with Housemade Onion Rings

With this combo plate we got the Potato Rounds. Fresh potato chips! 

I love sandwiches and I call this place Sandwich Heaven. The flavors were incredible. 

Mark said it was pretty much the best deli he's ever been to. 

I agree. 

Firehouse Burger in Springville, Utah

When Diamond Grill in Salem closed last year, we quickly went on the hunt for a new go-to burger place nearby. We found one and we are happy campers. 

It's essential to have a good burger close to your home, am I right? 

The load of food....

Ladder 41: American Cheese, Bacon, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle

The burgers here are well-seasoned and the buns are nice and special; 

an essential duo--burger & bun.

Sweet Fries

Jr. Chief Corndog Meal: comes w/ 1/2 order of fries, Sm. Drink, & a Fire Hat 

BLT Sandwich

Super friendly workers!!

Mixed Berry Pie Shake

Yes, a slice of pie was mixed right in to the shake. The pieces of pie crust were delicious. Make sure you ask which flavors have a slice of pie, because at first I ordered the Key Lime Pie shake, but he informed me that that one has cheesecake chunks, not a slice of pie, so I switched to the Mixed Berry Pie.

Also, I find people are weird about their shakes, and by "people" I mean myself. 

I, for one, like my shakes on the thinner side. I like em' sorta melty. In short, these ones are on the melty side. I like.

1 Alarm Burger w/ Pepper Jack Cheese

Remember, when it comes to burgers, "messy equals good".

2 Alarm Red Devil Burger: Chipotle Mayo, Pepper Jack, Jalapenos, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion 

Yum.

Sweet Tots w/ a Marshmallow Dipping Sauce

Sweet Tator Tots? HEL-lo. I remember the first time the gal at the window said "...and they come with a marshmallow dipping sauce". She had me at "marsh". 

Yuh-um peoples.

French Fries

I like skinny fries. Love these ones!

Located at the very North end of Main St. in Springville. Drive-thru available!