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Housing market Miss EM improving 2012 By Emily Fotheringham Staff Writer
Spring is notorious for an increase in the number of homes being put up for sale. With the last few years seeing a marked decrease in the housing business, residents are left wondering if 2012 will be the year that the market begins to recover. According to Dorothy Bell, a Saratoga Springs real estate agent with Patterson Real Estate Group, the market is already showing big signs of improvement. She shares, “One of our most popular neighborhoods is our Sierra Estates sub-
division located at 400 North and Grand Sierra Way. Our model home is located directly west of Saratoga's new Neptune Park. I have been the person sitting in our same model home for nearly three years. But there has been a marked difference from when I first started waiting for customers to walk through the door to now. I would literally go weeks without one visitor walk through our home and now we do not have the supply of homes to meet the demand.” Bell sites a number of factors that currently work in a buyer’s favor, including amazingly low interest rates and a rural housing loan that requires
zero percent down, something that isn’t available everywhere. The local market is also looking good for home sellers with the creation of thousands of local jobs coming from Adobe and the National Security Administration. Bell states, “These people will need homes. Where better than Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain?” She continues, “I truly believe people are realizing that the market is moving again. If they don't know that, they are fooling themselves. After 30-plus years on the front lines of the real estate market, we are seeing multiple offers again on turnkey, well-priced homes.”
Westlake High FCCLA wins big at state competition Eric Wilcox appointed State FCCLA President Westlake High FCCLA Press Release
Members of the Westlake High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club competed at state competition in Layton on March 21st. Students compete in STAR events (Students, Taking Action with Recognition), in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement. STAR Events promote FCCLA’s mission to focus on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader. All competitors are scored as gold, silver, or bronze winners and then were ranked 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner for the state. In Chapter Service Occupational Manual, Carson Havens, Eric Wilcox, and ShayLyn Stubbs were gold 1st place winners. They organized a community Christmas Jars Project which they showcased in their competition manual. In Chapter Showcase Manual Mariel Reeves received a gold medal and placed 2nd. She showcased the many projects the chap-
ter did throughout the school year. The Manual highlights the theme, “Take a Ride with FCCLA”. In Job Interview Allison Retamales and Brittany Gibbs both received silver medals, Allison placing 2nd and Brittany placing 3rd. They participated in mock interviews for jobs that relate to Family and Consumer Science Education. While at the state competition Eric Wilcox was appointed State president, his office will run for the length of the 2012-2013
school year. Eric and his Chapter Service team will be attending nationals this summer in Orlando Florida. Over 20 other Westlake students competed at the state competition. The FCCLA chapter of Westlake High School is over 60 members strong and is growing each year. Their year-end-banquet will be May 17th at 5:30 in the high school’s cafeteria. All members, new officers and their families are invited to attend. The club is under the direction of Shantel Peaden and Candace Wilson.
By Nancy Kramer Staff Writer
This year the 2012 Miss Eagle Mountain Scholarship Pageant featured ten beautiful, talented young ladies. Hosting the competition again for his eighth year was Jared Pedroza, the man of a million voices, and his co-host was Anna Barnum, Miss Eagle Mountain 2011. The curtains rose, displaying a cityscape. The music, “On Broadway,” rippled through the speakers, bringing on the talented young women vying for the 2012 crown. They were introduced to the audience along with their “Little Misses.” (Each contestant is paired with a little girl who looks up to her partner with admiration.) The Little Misses did an entertaining number, performing a dance to the music of “Zipa-dee-do-dah.” This lead to the lifestyle and fitness competition, where the young women strutted across the stage in swimwear, showing that they are health conscious and physically fit. Talents were evident in everything from guitar to piano to trumpet. Singing and dancing talents dazzled the audience, as well. The talent portion of the competition is 35 percent of the score, so it was very important. Other elements of the competition were private interviews held prior to the night’s festivities. This accounted for 20 percent of their scores. The onstage interviews added another five percent. Some of the questions such as, “What makes you the least proud of your generation?” really made the contestants
think. They all showed their intelligence by giving thoughtful, smart answers. The next part of the program introduced the Woman of the Year, Sheena Ballard, who runs a dance studio, works with special needs kids, and volunteers her time whenever and wherever she is needed. Prior to the eveningwear part of the competition, the judges were introduced. The judges really had a hard decision ahead of them as they and the rest of the audience watched the women move gracefully across the stage, wearing elegant gowns in a wide array of colors. This portion of the competition constituted 20 percent of the final score. Following a slide show of the 2011 events, where Anna Barnum reigned as Miss Eagle Mountain, Barnum made her final walk as Miss Eagle Mountain 2011, regally dressed in a red evening gown. Finally the ladies made a last entrance in their colorful gowns as the Little Misses,” all dressed in white dresses, joined them in a final number to the music of “Cinderella.” At last it was time for presentations. Miss Photogenic was presented to Sydney Jackman. Lizzie Coltharp was given the Director’s Award, and Karista Williams was named Miss Congeniality. Finally the time had come to name the royalty. Lizzie Coltharp was crowned second runner-up, Ashleigh O’Connor, first runner-up, and McKilee Brunger was crowned Miss Eagle Mountain 2012. These well deserving ladies were presented with scholarships and will represent Eagle Mountain in many events throughout the year.
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COMMUNITY SS City Council Notes CALENDAR By Jennifer Klingonsmith Staff Writer
The EM Spring Street Fair will be April 21, 12-4 p.m. along Peregrine Rd. This fair is open to all registered businesses in Eagle Mountain City. There is no charge for this event. Saratoga Springs annual spring cleanup. Dumpsters placed throughout city starting April 28-May 6. Public Works Department at 801-766-9793. Dumpsters in EM will be available the month of April. The following items cannot be put in dumpsters: appliances, electronics, tires, batteries, chemicals, paint. Burn Permits now available at the Fire Station. Burning is only allowed during the the month of April. To obtain a permit visit SS Fire Department at 995 West 1200 North. Saratoga Springs TriathlonRegister early at saratogaspringstri.com. Race will be capped at 300 participants. Volunteers needed. splash@saratogaspringstri.co m. April 28 from 10-2 p.m. the Substance Misuse and Abuse Reduction Team (SMART)
Coalition, local law enforcement, and other partners will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by removing potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their home medicine cabinets. Free to the public. Medications will be collected at locations throughout the county, including Saratoga Springs Smith’s, 1320 Redwood Rd. The City of Saratoga Springs has begun charging the secondary (irrigation) water. In order to help the system charge faster they have asked residents to shut off your secondary water valve. This will also help you to quickly detect any leaks in your system. If you experience water leaks due to secondary water coming on please call (801) 766-9793. The SS library needs volunteers to commit 2-4 hours a week. Contact Sue 801-7666513 for more information. EM area seniors. Contact Carroll Johnson 318-1595. Information can be found on www.emcity.org. All residents ages 55 and over invited, including those from Saratoga Springs and Cedar Fort.
April 3, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. Those present included Bud Poduska, Michael McOmber, Jim Miller, Shellie Baertsch, Rebecca Call, Mayor Mia Love and city staff. Policy items Public hearing: Saratoga Hills Villas, Application to rezone property to PUD Overlay Zone, located at approximately 350 West Grandview Boulevard, Jeff Mansell, applicant. City staff reported that the development contained 27 acres, and that the land was currently zoned R-3 (about three residences per acre). Staff noted that the applicant had originally submitted plans for 103 attached units, but had reduced his proposed density to about 80 detached units. The homes would be clustered to work around sensitive lands and unusable slopes. The applicant was asking that the property be rezoned with a PUD overlay (Planned Unit Development). This allows for slightly higher density in return for additional amenities. Staff added that the Planning Commission had made a positive recommendation of the applicant’s plan. The City Council is given significant discretion in deciding whether or not to rezone the land with a PUD overlay. The meeting was then opened for a public hearing. Many Saratoga Hills residents attended the meeting and were eager to speak out against the development. Comments varied, but most centered around the thought that the higher density of the project and the closely spaced homes would hurt the value of existing homes. Other residents suggested that the developer
had calculated density including acres of sensitive lands—something the residents thought was prohibited in city code. Additional residents voiced concern about elderly drivers in close proximity to Saratoga Shores Elementary. General traffic congestion was also mentioned, as Grandview Boulevard is the only access road to the Saratoga Hills development. Applicant Jeff Mansell then addressed the City Council and audience. He stated that he was happy to calculate the density excluding sensitive lands. He noted that his planned retirement community would have less impact on roads, schools, and parks than the original 52 residences promised by a past developer. All he was trying to do, Mansell concluded, was make reasonable use of his land. In the end, the City Council did not approve the PUD overlay, stating reasons listed in the staff report. Those included that the plan did not further the purpose of the Saratoga Springs Land Use Element of the General Plan. Another reason was that the higher density and reduced setbacks did not fit with current built surroundings (mostly single-family homes on 7,000-10,000 square foot lots). Awards and recognitions The Saratoga Springs royalty was presented to the City Council. The young ladies included Miss Saratoga Springs Alaynah Woodhouse, First Attendant Ashley Ottosen, and Second Attendant Koryssa Farrer. Woodhouse addressed the council and stated that she and her attendants were eager to reach out to the community, take charge and touch people’s lives. They were also anxious to learn from council members. Councilman Michael McOmber announced that the city would have its own float this year (being constructed out of a trailer no longer
needed by the city). In years past, Saratoga Springs royalty attended parades in a boat. McOmber noted that the float would be a marketing piece for the city to show others that “life is just better here.” Heather Butler, owner of Lauren James Bridal, then awarded Miss Saratoga Springs and her attendants with certificates for gowns from her shop. The gowns would be worn during multiple parades throughout the summer. Approval of fire truck purchase and financing. Assistant City Manager Spencer Kyle reported that staff sought approval to purchase a fire truck. This truck would replace another engine that continued to have high maintenance costs and reliability issues. Kyle reported that the reduced maintenance costs of a new engine and higher lease payment would make the purchase budget-neutral. A member of the city’s finance committee recommended the city use a zero-down financing option with a 15-year term. Kyle continued saying that the long-term maintenance record on this particular brand of fire engine was outstanding. He did note that the engine would not be ready for service until October and that another engine could be called into service if the city was able to sell the problematic truck. Councilman Jim Miller was concerned about the first year of the loan without any required payments. He said it amounted to $77,000 in additional interest. He, and others on the council wanted to make payments during that first year to eliminate the additional cost. There was extended discussion on the payment schedule and about making sure the city had adequate coverage with operational fire trucks. Please see SSCC NOTES on page 5
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3. Inside the hole, build up a base for the root ball to sit on and allow roots to hang down. 4. Avoid buying root-bound plants when possible. If a potted plant is root-bound, gently loosen roots and score sides of root ball with a knife. This encourages roots to grow into the soil. 5. Set the plant in the hole, making sure the potted soil is level with or slightly above existing soil. This ensures good drainage (poor drainage is a leading killer of plant material in clay soil). 6. Backfill the hole with amended soil, gently tamping the soil down to eliminate air pockets. 7. With existing soil, build a moat
around the plant to help achieve deep watering. 8. Water thoroughly. 9. Apply mulch around the base of plants. This helps retain moisture and keep roots cool. Do not skip this step. Even if you decide not to mulch your entire bed, buy some bags of shredded bark or compost and lay down a twoinch layer around all newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials. 10. Don’t fertilize newly planted material the first season. This causes undo stress on the plant. An important note about transplant shock: If your newly planted material starts to show signs of transplant shock, don’t be tempted to
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EM City Council Notes By Danielle Palmer Staff Writer April 3, 2012 The Eagle Mountain City Council Meeting opened with a prayer by Ryan Ireland and was called to order by Mayor Heather Jackson at 7:21 pm on April 3, 2012. Nathan Ochsenhirt led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and then the mayor began reading announcements. Announcements included a town hall meeting will take place for Alcohol Awareness Month, Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at Vista Heights Middle School. Take part in this educational meeting on avoiding trouble with under-aged drinking. Pony Express Days is on its way. More information can be found on the city website. There were no public comments or City Council member comments. The mayor presented a proclamation for National Library Week, April 814, 2012. Mayor Jackson encouraged all residents to go to the library. Burnham moved to accept, it was seconded, and voted in unanimously. A presentation was then given by Robert Price for the National Guard. It was a brief status update on the investigations on land once owned by Camp Williams in order to find any possible explosive hazards. After an extensive sweep of the area, and based on the findings, it was recommended that no further action was needed and agreed upon for the site investigation to be closed. If anything military is found in the future, the investigation will then reopen. After a prompt from the mayor, Price further stated the same results were found for the south east area near Saratoga Springs. Consent agenda was then accepted by unanimous vote. Items of business Consideration and approval for the Utah County 2012 Municipal Recreation Grant Project, presented by Mayor
Heather Jackson. Funding was based on the 2010 State of Utah Official Census Data populations estimates. Eagle Mountain had been allocated $12,726, and the proposal was to use the funds to offset costs for a warm-up equestrian area located at the rodeo grounds in the Pony Express Regional Park, which related to the following pending items on the agenda. Councilman Painter asked what the process would be if they decided not to withdraw these funds now, if they would roll over. The mayor answered they would have to petition to roll it over and then if they didn't use it within three years, they would lose it. Painter then moved to approve the recreation grant in the stated amount. It was seconded by Councilman Steinkopf and then opened for discussion. Ireland commented on this item as it relates to the later items on the agenda. He was missing something, from his perspective—talking about investing more money in hopes of losing less money with the facility. He wanted more information on what events would come because of this facility, and the revenue associated with these events, the negative impact on the city connected with the events. He expressed concerns about buying the land and therefore not gaining taxes off it any longer. He felt he needed more details on the assumptions, applying to the following items on the agenda as well. The mayor attempted to answer Ireland's questions. She informed the council that there are no similar facilities in the area, the closest being in Lehi. The events this arena could provide would not be available anywhere else. It is difficult to get specific details from the horse groups that may come because they don't give out interested details on potential future investments. They can't get the specific numbers from these groups until the facility is available to interest them. Also, they are not currently getting tax money off the land anyway,
so it wouldn't be for several years that this would be added to the discussion. Vote was then called upon and the motion passed with all voting yes, except Ireland, who voted no. Bid award consideration to award the bid to Powder River for the construction of a warm-up equestrian arena at the Pony Express Regional Park. Steinkopf motioned to approve the award of $7,822. Nathan Ochsenhirt seconded the motion and proceeded to comment in discussion. He was concerned similar to Ireland. He was concerned about not receiving feedback from the Parks and Recreation board about the project. He would like to see feedback from them. He was also concerned about whether it was a good idea to invest more and more money in a permanent location and permanent events because of their financial circumstances. He was torn about spending this money on this particular facility. Mayor Jackson clarified that they were not spending money on the rodeo, but on a facility. Ochsenhirt stated they would not be spending money on this at all if it were not for the rodeo. Council member Burnham asked about whether they would need stands, which they do not currently have, for these events. Mayor Jackson stated that for these particular events, those in attendance would include the participants and the family associated with the participants, so the stands would not be needed at this time. Burnham followed up by asking what the resale value would be on this land if there were some possibility of them deciding in the future to resell the land. Jackson could only offer a guess. They would never get exactly what they paid for it, but she would think they would get more than 50 percent back on it because it is in very good shape. Also, the cost of steel has been going up and the prices they are getting are at a discounted rate so it's a good bid. Please see EMCC NOTES on page 7
SSCC NOTES Continued from page 2 A motion was made to table the decision until arrangements could be made with Lehi to borrow an engine if needed. Councilman Bud Poduska argued that the agreement should be signed that night so that the truck could be ordered. He felt the need was urgent. Councilwoman Rebecca Call stated that the City Council had 30 days to make a decision and to gather additional information. City Manager Mark Christensen was leery about borrowing an older fire truck from Lehi, he thought using Saratoga Springs’ vehicles made more sense while the new truck was being built. Poduska stated that nothing will change in the next 30 days that would dissuade the council from ordering a new truck. It should not be tabled, he concluded. McOmber encouraged the fire chief to order adequate specifications and equipment on the new truck so that it will meet the city’s needs for the next 15 years. The agreement was unanimously approved. Approval of Fox Hollow Fencing Agreement with Mountain Vista Development.
Capitol Facilities Manager Mark Edwards reported that the fence installation had been underway for the last two weeks. Mountain Vista Development would be paid some of the money after the first 13 yards had been fenced and then receive the rest when the project was complete. The agreement was unanimously approved. Reimbursement of bond funds from the City of Saratoga Springs to the Saratoga Chase HOA and approval of Reimbursement Agreement. City staff reported that there was additional money left over after bonded improvements were completed. The Saratoga Chase HOA wanted to make additional improvement with the remaining money ($42,000). Councilwoman Shellie Baertsch asked how the city could make sure the funds would go towards improvements (a pavilion and an entry monument). City staff assured her that they would follow through with the HOA. Baertsch also mentioned that the Saratoga Chase HOA was a sub-association of the Harvest Hills Master HOA. As a sub-association, Saratoga Chase should get any improvements approved by the master HOA. The reimbursement was unanimously approved. The City Council session then entered into closed session.
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EMCC NOTES Continued from page 5 The mayor then called for a vote and Ochsenhirt voted no, Ireland voted no, Burnham voted no, Steinkopf voted yes, and Painter voted no. As the motion failed, the mayor then asked why they approved the grant if they were not approving the project. The council members thought they would just use the grant money for something else, but the grant was specific to the project. Further discussion was then made on the procedures for what to do in order to move forward after this action was made. It was decided that the items would need to be added to the agenda for the next City Council meeting in two weeks. Consideration of a ground lease and option to purchase agreement between Eagle Mountain City and SITLA. Ireland immediately moved not to approve the lease agreement, and Ochsenhirt seconded this motion. Burnham had a question about whether there was a need for more than the arena itself, for parking, etc. Jackson agreed that yes, they need additional parking. She added that horse trailers are being parked in areas where it is not safe and in order for the area to be a safe place to have public events, additional parking would be needed. Steinkopf asked if there would be any advantage in tabling this item. Jackson stated she did not think so. Vote was then called on the motion, Ochsenhirt, Painter, and Ireland voted yes and Burnham and Steinkopf voted no. The motion not to approve passed. Consideration to approve an amendment of lots 40-45 of Cedar Trail Village, Phase I, and Lots 16-22 of Pioneer Addition, Phase II. This dealt with the land disposal item approved by the council in 2011. Action was now needed to amend the lots because of complications regarding previous process that the city used for land disposal. Ireland immediately moved to approve, Ochsenhirt seconded. There was no discussion and the motion passed unanimously by vote. Ordinance was then under consideration for the city to amend the construction standards and specifications for public improvements, requiring contractors to excavate and install their own electrical service conduit and pull rope. This was adapted because the previous
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contract with Tempest Enterprises, Inc. for this service was determined as not being cost effective if continued. Painter immediately moved to approve the amendment; it was seconded and unanimously voted to pass. Consideration to adopt a resolution of the city, amending the consolidated fee schedule. The Tempest contract for power and gas laterals for new homes has been canceled at the request of Tempest Enterprises, Inc. The Consolidated Fee Schedule needed to be amended to reflect the actual cost. Painter moved to approve, and it was seconded immediately. Painter stated his appreciation for the cost clarification. The motion passed under unanimous vote. Consideration was to approve an agreement between the city and the Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce for the management and maintenance of offpremise ladder signs in Eagle Mountain City. Donna Milakovic came forward to answer any questions the council may have on the item for consideration. Ireland wanted to know who would pay for the ladder signs. The city would pay for the headers on the signs. So the city would buy all the slats for the city directional info and logos. The initial renovation of the slats and headers would be the city's cost. The specific costs of the signs was estimated high and they hoped it would be lower. Jackson asked about the cost being lowered according to buying the materials in bulk. Milakovic clarified that the cost would be the same whatever the quantity of the purchase. Painter asked for more information on the numbers and Milakovic stated there would be 33 signs available and the numbers would be negotiable. More information was given on the cost estimates on the signs and research done on potential future costs. Steinkopf expressed concerns about having Eagle Mountain have the largest share of the business advertising. He wouldn't want a lot of outside advertising coming into the city. Milakovic stated they had done a lot of prioritizing for this. There will be a delay on the invitation to other members for advertising. They will first invite all Eagle Mountain businesses with current business licenses to have first priority in signing up for advertising. She agreed that Eagle Mountain businesses should have the
priority since this is their market. Steinkopf further asked about the spacing of the signs and whether the spacing specifications are for one side of the street or for both sides of the street. It was clarified that the spacing is specified for one side of the street. Burnham asked what they were planning to do with the 15 percent they get and if it would be put into the general fund. Jackson answered that at this point it would just go into the general fund so it would go anywhere. It could be designated if there was a specific place they wanted it to go. The council would decide where those funds would go every year. Steinkopf further clarified they would work together on the locations, and it was agreed that they would. Painter moved to approve the agreement and Burnham seconded the motion Ireland stated appreciation to Steve Mumford's time and effort in meeting with the council. Then the motion passed with a unanimous vote. Agreement to approve of an option for a purchase agreement for Real Property between Eagle Mountain City and Tenaska. The agreement grants an option for Tenaska to purchase property from Eagle Mountain City to locate a natural gas power generation plant. The property is located south of the city's waste water treatment facility. Ireland asked about the purpose of the land and Jackson offered the option to add "for the purpose of natural gas power generation" to the motion in approval. Ireland did so in his motion to approve, and the motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously by vote. Jackson then offered that they were going to return to discussion about the budget on capital needs (from General Fund Managers) by Ifo Pili. Painter wondered if the unrealized expenses could be included in the reserve fund. Pili answered that they could. It was not necessarily a proposal to do everything presented, they were just showing the list. Adjustments were then made to some of the numbers. There was further discussion on taking some items off the list to return another year. The items were color-coded according to priorities. Specific items were discussed on the budget list. Burnham moved to reconvene their closed executive session to further discuss the item on the table, and Steinkopf seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned.
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By Kim Zebley Restaurant Review I’m a sub snob and am proud of it. I think my snobbiness started as a teenager, growing up near many Italian delis and experiencing truly great subs. What makes them great? Well, it starts with the bread. If you don’t have the right bread, then it’s hard to have a great sandwich. It’s about crust and crumb. The crust should be crisp, not soft, and the crumb’s hole structure should be large. This allows the olive oil, vinegar and other flavors to seep in and be cradled until you’re ready to take a bite. It’s all about time and attention to detail. Of course the mass-produced rolls you get at sub franchises won’t be as good because they’re made quickly. A great crust is created using a steam oven and a great crumb comes from high moisture level in the dough and a longer cooking time. So when you see the smooth soft crust and the dense crumb, you know it’s not made with a lot of time or care to detail. That’s probably why the best sub sandwiches that I’ve had are created in little Italian delis. They take their time to make it right. Quality meats are always a nice option (not highly processed, premeasured meats that look like thin sliced spam) and fresh sliced vegetables and cheeses are a must. Great quality olive oil (and maybe vinegar) is a necessity. Finally, a unique mixture of seasonings gives each sandwich that distinctive character that creates a rare phenomenon. Another reason I’m a sub snob is, well, I married a man who knows how to make some of the best. Yep, the story is that his family opened their own sub shop in Colorado (quite a few years ago). A few months later Subway came in and told my husband’s dad that his sub shop would be out of business within six months. Well, in six months one of them closed their doors… and it wasn’t my husband’s family. I love that story. So now that you know a little about my sub snobbiness, I’ve decided to look at all of the sub places I’ve tried in Utah County and come up with the one I think is the best. Someone led me to try Zub’s Subs in Springville a few years back. That sandwich was one massive pile of meat, veggies, mayo and
bread. The roll was the consistency of a huge hot dog bun. I didn’t notice any great or unique taste. No olive oil, or special spices, just meats, cheese, veggies, and mayo. Now if that’s how you like it, then this is definitely a place you need to try (and bring someone with you ‘cause their sandwiches are really huge). Then there’s Port of Subs. I liked them better than Zub’s. The portions were on a more human scale, and offered a nice selection of toppings, cheeses, olive oil, vinegar and spices, but the sandwich still lacked something to make it the supreme sandwich I wanted it to be. I think it may have been that the bread fell apart too easily and I ended up with a mess. It just didn’t have the crust or crumb to hold everything in place. I also think the veggies weren’t as fresh tasting as they should’ve been. Subway? That’s a swear word in my house. How about Sensuous Sandwich in Provo? Not bad, goodsized sandwich, but the restaurant was old smelling and untidy. After all of my attempts to find a great sub in our area, I’d have to say there’s only one place that I would go to again and again and that’s Jimmy John’s. I’m not even sure why I would recommend them over all of the other chains, but I do think the meat tastes better, the veggies taste fresher and the bread seems a bit different. I ran in there today, ordered two sandwiches and was out in less than three minutes. The place is clean and efficient and the sandwiches are great. And they were great even if they didn’t really have any of the things I love about subs… no olive oil or spices, no bread with great crust and crumb, but whatever it is, I think they do it right. I wish I could recommend a real Italian deli that made authentic, delicious subs, but I can’t. None of the places I’ve tried even use a steam oven (they use steam proofers which simply reduce dough prep time). Still, I think Jimmy John’s is definitely the best place for subs in the area, but if you’re a real sub snob like me, come over to my house, bring your steam oven, and we’ll just make our own. There are two Jimmy John’s close by. I’ve never been to the one in Lehi, but it’s located at 3501 N. Center and the one in American Fork is at 496 N. 990 W.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012