Ann Torrence Photography http://www.anntorrence.com/ Welcome to Ann Torrence Photography - U.S. Highway 89, landscape, nature, people from Utah, the west, rural western U.S., national parks and international locations. Ann is writer of photography tips and and travel stories and essays. Copyright 2008 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:34:52 -0700 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.32 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Autumn in Zion Canyon ]]> http://www.anntorrence.com/archives/photos/2008/02/autumn_in_zion.html http://www.anntorrence.com/archives/photos/2008/02/autumn_in_zion.html Utah Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:34:52 -0700 Thunderbird Restaurant ]]> http://www.anntorrence.com/archives/photos/2008/02/thunderbird_res.html http://www.anntorrence.com/archives/photos/2008/02/thunderbird_res.html Highway 89 Project Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:53:59 -0700 Albion Basin ]]> http://www.anntorrence.com/archives/photos/2008/02/albion_basin.html http://www.anntorrence.com/archives/photos/2008/02/albion_basin.html Utah Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:40:59 -0700 Where I eat on Highway 89 One of my favorite things about a roadtrip is eating in new places. High-brow, low-country, I'll try them all. I've driven the entire historic route of U.S. Highway 89 for my project, a lot of miles, a lot of meals. I want good food after a hard day's photography, and I have found some great places to eat. Here are some of my favorite places:

Arizona
TucsonEl Charro Cafe There are four locations, but I prefer the original restaurant in the central district, which has been there longer than the Highway itself. Mole, carne seca, and they will ship tamales.
Phoenixmy Mom'sMy Mom makes the best lasagne.
YarnellCornerstone BakeryOnce on a scouting trip Mom and I stopped here for a coffee warm-up. I now have a standing order to bring her eclairs if I am driving through Yarnell.
Prescott129 1/2 : An American Jazz GrilleFine dining, but not too fussy. Menu has changed since my last visit-a reason to get back to Prescott. Might want a reservation, especially later in the evening when the live music gets going.
FlagstaffBeaver Street BreweryAfter a full day drive from SLC to Flagstaff (I probably stop more than most), I'm glad to know that this place will be serving good food until at least 11 pm.
PageStrombolli's Restaurant and PizzeriaI get the Strombolli Calzone, large enough that I eat half and pack the rest for lunch the next day. Strombolli's closes in the winter.
Utah
KanabThe Rocking V CafeThe last thing I'd expect in a rural Utah restaurant is an extensive vegetarian menu. It looked good, but I had the elk. I'd stay in Kanab on the way to Zion NP so I could eat here again. Full bar too, not always easy to find in Southern Utah.
SpringdaleThe Spotted Dog Cafe and PubSpringdale isn't on Highway 89, but it is the main gateway to Zion. The chef at the Spotted Dog is sourcing scallops, salmon, and other gourmet items, and he knows what to do with them. An "eat your fancy food in fleece and flannel" kind of place, one where I feel comfortable eating alone.
PanguitchThe Flying M RestaurantA real coffee shop, full American breakfast. And a full liquor license. Hopefully you won't need both at the same time.
SalinaMom's CafeSave room for pie.
Salt Lake CityCoffee GardenTwo locations, one in Sam Weller's Bookstore on Main Street. I'm not a coffee drinker, but my husband says the Coffee Garden staff can make the best latte on the planet. (There's one other place in Auckland, but it's not on Highway 89.) If I'm in town, I'll be having one of their pastries for breakfast on Saturday morning. And free wireless.
Salt Lake CityBambara RestaurantThis is our household's special occasion restaurant. Actually, there is a lot of fine dining in SLC, but this is my choice for my birthday and my husband's choice for business dinners.
PerryMaddox Ranch HousePeople drive an hour from SLC for the chicken-fried steak. It's a must-drive-by in the evening to see the spinning neon creation.
Garden CityHometown Drive InHighway 89 is lined with shake shacks, but the Hometown Drive In is one of the few open on Sundays.
Wyoming
AlpineYankee Doodles CafeEverything, EVERYTHING in the place is red, white and blue. Must have been a huge After-the-4th sale at decorating time. Burgers, freedom fries, and plenty of flags.
JacksonVirginian RestaurantJackson is a foodie town, but sometimes what I want is an honest American breakfast. You can get it here.
JacksonJackson Whole GrocerI'll stop here for a sandwich and snacks on my way into the park. The deli is full-stocked with takeaway foods for the road.
Grand Teton National ParkMural Room, Jackson Lake LodgeThere are several classic national park lodge dining rooms on the Highway 89 tour, like El Tovar and the Old Faithful Lodge. I enjoy the dining experience in all of them, but I like the food at the Mural Room best.
Montana
Livingston2nd Street BistroDrive the hour north of Mammoth Hot Springs to eat here. I might move to Livingston just so I could eat here. This one is "better than it has to be."
Great FallsMackenzie River Pizza CompanyA small chain of Montana restaurants that doesn't feel like it. The Great Falls location is next to the Missouri River, the patio lovely, the staff charming.
ChoteauLog Cabin CafeAnother fabulous pie place, if you get there early enough.
BabbCattle Baron Supper ClubDon't be misled by the simple exterior - winters are hard in Montana. The food is inside, big beautiful pieces of beef. This is not a place for light appetites or vegetarians. The waiter tried to interest us in dessert, a comical proposition considering the steak I had eaten.

These are my recommendations, but keep in mind that I haven't eaten everywhere (yet). If I missed your favorite road food spot on Highway 89, won't you please leave a comment with the details?

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