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M' V V 1 I V'-- XJ"! i j 'M.S 5 The Forum's guide to local shops T1" I JL 4 tea adven- ture close to Westminster. ets start our coffee arid Tea Grotto: 2030 S. 900 E i I i 4 $ I The Tea Grotto is located at 2030 S. 900 E. and has been serving the Sugarhouse community for the last six years. It has an assortment of gourmet teas from around the world. Rebecca Sharon, the owner, travels all over to learn about the different cultures and to collect teas. They have such a variety of teas, I have never even heard of or seen before, said customer Caidin Fitzgerald,. Customer service is their number one value. Everyone is always willing to help narrow the choices down. Each employee has to go through two month training, where they are educated on the backgrounds of the teas and how to pair them up. They have a few food items on the menu like humus platter, brie plate and a vegan sandwich. They also offer a variety of chocolates from around the world that has a specific recommended tea to complement one another. It gives your mouth a journey of flavor, said customer Helen LeTong. The ambiance is very peaceful with the sound of chimes in the background. The ceiling is lit with Chinese paper lanterns creating a sense of calmness upon entering. They have a few shelves of teapots, tea and other fun things for sale. They offer Westminster students 10 percent off any drink purchased with a school 4V3 4 AH. ID (some Britianv Johns btdii Writer;: 8c. Nicole lv.irf.ikis restrictions may apply). Many people are unof tea at no aware they allow to additional charge. They have two sizes to go, or a pot to stay. To-g- o cups have a filter in the lid for reuse. They hold special events like tea leaf readings, hosted by Mary Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald comes in and reads the leaves at the bottom of tea cups. It sounds bizarre, but she totally knew my feelings, it was kind of creepy, but she is absolutely amazing said one customer. Insiders suggestion Tea recommenda- Their menu items range around $7.49, which may be a little pricier to some. I love Red Mooses veggie sandwich, but its way pricey, said customer Mackenzie Bruns. Their sandwiches are filling, I love their turkey bacon avocado, said Jennica Beck, another customer. They have a lot of regular customers like the REAL Salt Lake soccer team. They also offer all studentsf a discount of 15 percent. Its a place where everyone, can relax and we considered our customers as friends, said tions: Walnut green, sweet-flowtea latte, and ice teas. Nelson Insiders suggested beverages: Chai, because of the spicy rather than sweet kick. Or the Aztec 8c Moose; because it can be made with or without espresso, it is spiced with jalapenos, cinnamon, cayenne, and Mexican chocolate. If you dont like the spice chai and are more into chocolate than try the Salt Lake Roasting Company for a mocha. ing er, spice chai, If the Grotto isnt your cup of tea, then try the Red Moose Coffee Company. Red Moose: 1693 S, 900 E. Red moose has been serving the community since December 2009 by owners Rob Karas and Teresa Nelson. The atmosphere is rustic with red bam-lik- e walls. They were going for a mountain The Salt Lake Roasting Co.: ski lodge look, but at the end of the day, they just want it to be comfy and cozy. I wanted a place where everyone felt welcomed, said 320 E. 400 S., Library Square Nelson. They have a decent menu of soup, salads, sandwiches and pastries. All recipes have been passed down from family or friends. The breakfast menu has many options featuring items like muffins, scones and breakfast burritos. They usually feature a special every Sunday. Drink prices range from $1.50 to $5.00. ., The Salt Lake Roasting Co. (SLRC) has been brewing and roasting coffee since 1981. They have two locations; one at 320 E. 400 S. and the other in Library Square. The owner John Bolton, travels the world to collect different coffee beans. They have a wide variety of coffee to chose from. They distribute to local shops, like Dans grocery store and different places around the United States. They also have a pastry chef come in every morning to bake goodies like cookies, and an assortment of breakfast pastries. SLRC has a decent sized menu of 15 items. They also offer an assortment of vegetarian and vegan meals. My favorite item on the menu is split pea soup, reminds me of the kind my grandma made, said Erin Hart, SLRC customer. . Their prices are reasonable. They have three different sizes and prices range around an average of $2 to $6. The atmosphere is open, and loud. Colorful blankets from around the world, hang on the walls. They have The main floor is where most the action two-leve- ls. takes place. It is set up like a restaurant, with tables that seat two to four. While the second level is on the smaller side, it is still a nice place to sit and work or catch up with a friend. In the summer they open their patio. I love the patio in the summer time, to just go relax and talk with friends, said customer Kathleen McGomeiy. They get a variety of people, but mostly an older crowd and a variety of University of Utah and Westminster students. Insiders suggested beverage: Vanilla Latte. .The best damn latte Ive ever had, said Clint Brown, a brand new client to Salt Lake Roasting Co. Our next stop takes us to Nobrow coffee and tea where they are known for home-ma- de syrups. |