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Show I I THE MAGNA TIMES, March 3, 2005 EST ALLEY NEW S, KEARNS POST The Blue Piaie: a diineir that's by ALICIA CICALESE Staff Writer Driving through Salt Lake City or the surrounding areas, any visitor might wonder where all the diners are; they might wonder what happened to our "mom and pop" restaurants? One such restaurant was Bill and Nada's, which used to sit in a now vacant lot in the heart of downtown Salt Lake. Once visitors to Bill and Nada's, and now owners of the Blue Plate Diner in Sugar house, John and Utah by way of a road trip. "I liked it, so I decided to stay," he said. Although the Blue Plate is located in Sugarhouse, the drive is well worth it, as John or his wife Tamrika, will greet you, and ask you to come in to sit at the bar and relax. who The Bouzek's, could also possibly win an award for being the nicest restaurant owners in Salt Lake, enjoy chatting with regulars, and seem to enjoy Tamrika Bouzek noticed this omission of mom and pop diners. The who Bouzek's, bought the Blue Plate which was a juice bar at the time, wanted to model the building after mom and pop restaurants like those that came to fame in the 1950s. John Bouzek, originally from Chicago, came to SALT LAKE COUNTY Harmons Grocery Stores will partner with Special Olympics Utah for the eleventh annual Frozen Food Month. During the entire month of March, Special Olympics Utah is encouraging the public to shop at I larmons to support its biggest fundraising event of the year. The funds raised will subsidize Special Olympics Utah athletic events, educational programs and athletes. Harmons will donate a per- centage of its March frozen it food sales to the to support vari organization -- non-prof- meeting new' customers even more. Currently, the Blue Plate is known for its big breakfasts and comfort food, like that of meatloaf and chicken fried steak. It also offers daily "all you can eat" specials, as well as vegetarian plates. Outside patio dining is available in the summer. And the children's menu was made by the littlest their Bouzek, young daughter. The Blue Plate has been ous programs. In addition, Harmons will have Special Olympics Utah icons available for a minimum donation stands. The of $1 at check-oicons will display donor's names and be used to decorate the stores. Every Friday and the Saturday throughout month of March, Special Olympics Utah athletes and representatives will meet and at all customers greet Harmons locations. The athletes will sell root beer floats and treats to raise money to benefit their individual teams. "With the community's ut 5 worH:h the recipient of many local awards, such as Best Cheap Eats, Best Breakfast and even Best Jukes. "All the songs on our Jukebox are free," John added. In keeping up with the idea of a "mom and pop restaurant," the Bouzek's salvaged many of their dining room pieces from other, now defunct mom and pop restaurants throughout Utah. The bar, which is John's favorite piece, was built in 1949 and moved from Salina Drug. John, with the help of a few friends, restored the bar to its original beauty. "I screwed in every screw on that bar, and I'm proud of it," he said. "It's my prized piece." In addition to the bar, the couple also recovered an authentic soda fountain, also reclaimed from Salina the drive-f f 3S Photo by Alicia Cicalese Diner located in Sugarhouse, Drug. Many of the art, memorabilia and other goodies have been given to the John Bouzek, owners of the Blue Plate are not only dedicated to their business, but to their customers. Bouzek's from Blue Plate attracts not only along the Wasatch Front. all which Salt Lake's young and hip The Blue Plate, located at add to the character of the crowd, but also business2041 South 2100 East, is Blue Plate. men, artists, Sugarhouse open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Among other things, the locals and others from help we hope to raise over $100,000 this year," said Bob Harmon, vice president of for Harmons. marketing "Over the past 10 years, with community help, we have raised over $376,683 for this important community organization." Reduced prices on frozen food items, coloring contests for kids and a prize drawing for a freezer in every store are special incentives for the public to shop at Harmons during the month of March. Entry forms are available at Harmons' business centers, with the drawings taking place in the stores March 31. Entrants do not have to be present to win. "Special Olympics Utah provides wonderful activities for people with intellectual disabilities, and gives others an opportunity to interact and learn about people with disabilities," said Harmon. In addition to resources for athletic events, Harmons also provides health services, such as free dental and vision for screenings Special athletes. Utah Olympic "We are honored to partner Tamrika and customers-turned-friend- s, with Harmons for the eleventh year. Harmons, management has truly caught the vision of Special Olympics with evident love for the athletes. Their support has helped us change the public's perception of the people with mental disabilities," said JD Special Donnelly, Olympics Utah CEO. Special Olympics Utah is a it agency providing d sports training and athletic competitions for more than 2,200 children and adults in Utah with intellectual disabilities. The training pro non-prof- year-roun- grams offered include local, area and state competitions and weekly leagues involving more than 500 athd in 20 letes year-roun- Olympic-typ- e sports. For more information, visit www.sout.org or call (801) Harmons Your Neighborhood Grocer is one of the few remaining locally owned and operated grocery chains in Utah. 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