Au Naturale & Iverson Catering

Posted // December 31,2008 - Go naturale: As I mentioned in my main restaurant review, Salt Lakers seem starved for new and unique nonfranchise eating options. Well, here’s another. Business has been brisk since Doug Nelson and George Metos, both Utah natives, opened Au Naturale in Sugar House a few months back. And I can see why. Au Naturale offers fast, convenient food (there’s even a drive-thru takeout window) that is actually wholesome and often healthy. n

I should mention, by way of disclaimer, that George Metos is Paula Saltas’ (wife of City Weekly president John Saltas) brother. So because of any real or perceived conflict of interest, you likely won’t see a full review of Metos’ restaurant here. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out Au Naturale yourself and form your own opinions. Au Naturale is a lively, clean, well-lit and modern space with walk-up counter service. The menu is quite eclectic, with offerings that range from house-made chicken pot pie with sweet potato-Parmesan crust ($6.49) and brown rice ahi tuna rolls ($7.79), to daily flatbread pizza specials, soups, sandwiches, and a range of salads ($6.29-$7.99). There’s also beer and wine available, and if you’re thinking about party treats for your next bash, Nelson and Metos also do catering. I love this line from the restaurant’s Website: “Keep your clothes on. Au Naturale means scrumptious food that’s not overdressed.” You’ll find Au Naturale restaurant in Sugar House at 880 E. 2100 South. You can phone them at 466-8888 or visit online at GoAuNaturale.com.

Apr?s eats: Park City’s Iverson Catering offers apr?s-ski meal packages that generously feed six. Customers order meals cooked (to be re-heated) or raw (to be cooked from scratch), or can even have their apr?s-ski meal delivered to their residence, condo or hotel hot & ready-to-eat. It’s an easy way for families and groups to enjoy a high-quality meal without paying restaurant prices. For menus and information, phone Iverson Catering at 435-640-2237.

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Posted // January 4,2009 at 05:54 I like the Yam Burrito

Posted // January 3,2009 at 09:13 If I’m not mistaken the fries are baked so that is one reason they do not retain heat as long as the greasy Mcdonalds fries. Also I have had bad fries at every fast food place there is. One great thing with these is that you can reheat them and they are not nasty like the fries cooked in oil. I love the sweet fries and the ketchup they should bottle and sell it. I think you need to go open your own restaraunt since obviously you don’t like anything. Also some stuff takes longer to make than other stuff so why should other peoples stuff get cold while they are making yours fresh to order. Maybe you should try burger king, I think they may do it your way.

Posted // January 3,2009 at 08:44 Boy you sure don’t know much about anything. Flatbread is different than Pita bread and goat cheese is goat cheese not Feta and how long did you wait to eat your food? I love au naturale and the Pork sandwhich is awesome. Maybe good food isn’t for you!

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