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Show Recently Reviewed Munchies Cafe & Bakery This Taiwanese-influenced cafe serves conventional Chinese food,like teriyaki cliicken, beef and broccoli, eggrolls and hot andsour soup, and also sometruly unique dishes, such as a Taiwanese-style hamburger, seaweed salad and a tapioca drink. The bakery also offers specialty breads, sweet and savory buns, cakes and desserts. Main dishes are served with rice, either white or fried, and vegetables, usually steamed broccoli. We recommend the chicken and the traditional teri- yakichicken. 2011 N. 550 West in Provo, 377-3512 Rocky Mountain WingShak MATT SMITH/Daily Herald Jim's Breakfast has homestyle potatoes covered with Swiss and American Cheese, two kinds of meatand is topped withthree eggs. Atleft is the Two Egg Special that includes two eggs, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, and potatoes, toast or pancakes. Allin the family choose from garlic pepper, hot garlic pepper and lemon pepper flavors. The WingShak also offers a delicious BBQ pork sandwich, ariety seems to be the daily special at Jim's Family Restaurant, which has locations in American Fork, Orem and Salt Lake County. Wewere astounded with food (like beagers andl teal) and Gréek dishes. Greek, you ask?Yes, that’s green peppers,onions and Swiss cheese werepiled high ona. soft-on-the-inside crusty Wealso werepleased with the tasty New York Steak, which, althoughit was slightly fatty, was cooked to tender perfection. For dessert,Jim's Family Restaurant offers several fla- tied=found the taste of bit right. Greek food served in a fi If you go Jim's Family Restaurant Where:834 E. State St., American Fork, other locations in Orem,Salt Lake City, Sandy, Tooele, West Jordan and West Valley City Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. SundayThursday and 7.a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Price range: $0.85-$10.95 Info: 492-4000, www.jimsfamilyrestaurant.com restaurant in the middle when our server told us that both the owner, Jim himself, and the general manager of the Utah chain were from Greece. The restaurarit serves mous- saka, souvlaki, pita wraps, gyros and baklava, among other Our amazement withthe selection continued when we found that most dinner entrees many would havetasted fine alone. add — made us feel even more But coupled with the meat sauce, we were left wanting. ‘The flavorless sauce was red, suggesting tomatoas a primary ingredient, but we couldn't tea eavehing: tomatoor not. The Philly Steak Sandwich, on the other hand, was delicious. Tender sirloin strips . of beef, sautéed mushrooms, that, the taste of the food wasn't that of an upscale eating place, the restaurant's specialty is catering to the masses. If you have a child whose current diet consists entirely of chicken nuggets, an uncle who likes moussaka or a craving for halibut, you'll all go away happy. Allin all, the incredibly wide selection and the reasonably priced fare made Jim's Family Restauranta perfect destination for, get this, families. And who doesn't love breakfast food served anytime? chili, a few salads andsideslike onion rings, cheese sticks and tasty cheese fries. 456 E. State Road in American Fork, 756-2667 Windy Ridge Café This out-of-the-way Park City café servesup whatit calls . “trendy comfort food,” which translates to delicious dishes with a bit ofa flair. For lunch, the café offers several soups, gourmet ae wraps and sandwiches. W: tried the tasty Panini feed Grilled Chicken Sandwich, which was filled with the smooth and mild flavors of tomato, arugula and camazola cheese. We'd order the crispy onion rings, which were nearly one-inchthick, again in a heartbeat. For dinner, we'd recom- mendthe saccharine Grilled Pork Tenderloin, which was marinated in cider and served with caramelized sweet potatoes and onions,or the delicious Rolled Chicken Breast with Warm Brie and Ham. 1250 Ironhorse Dr. in Park City, (435) 647-0880 . 6 & 9007 '€2 Averuqay ‘hepsunyy‘pIes2H hed DAILY HERALD | come with soup or salad and a choice between a baked potato, mashed potatoes,french fries, hashbrowns or a serving of spaghetti. Weordered the half-inch thick Grilled Ham Steak, which was garnished with two rings ¢of pineapple. We were at its massivesize, but it tasted disappointing! like processed meat. But if you like the taste of Hawaiian veyyo like the Grilled der your wingsmild, medium, hot or XX-hot, but many say eventhe mild wingsarestill too hot. The BBQ,teriyaki and pineapple BBQ sauces are much moremild, and you also can Bring the whole clan to Jim's Family Restaurant Ashley Banks This new restaurant serves up buffalo wings,of course, and other Southern fare. The magic of the WingShak’s wings lies in the sauces. You can or- |