Logan, UT.

I love Cache Valley!

There is something about downtown Logan and Utah State University campus that has that old west charm. The people are very friendly and because it is a college town you get a great diversity of people which makes for some good eats. You are only 45 minutest from Bear Lake and about 45 from Ogden so there is a lot to do when you visit. My wife and I used to visit annually for the USU Glen Miller night that consisted of a Broadway style show, dinner and swing dancing. But my most recent trip was a golf trip to play it's two beautiful courses. Luckily my buddy I went up with graduated from USU so he had some killer recommendations on where to eat.

Here are a few my favorites:

Juniper Take Out & Restaurant     http://www.junipertakeout.com/

My buddy was raving about their ham and potatoes for one of our lunch stops but that is something I really don't crave unless its Easter. There menu had a lot of excellent choices so I was leaning towards something else but he assured me I would not be disappointed so I went with the Roast Pit Ham. I'm glad I did. The ham was thick and juicy with a nice smokey flavor and the pineapple glaze they give you gave it a really sweet kick. The augratin potatoes were some of the best I've ever had an they put funeral potatoes to shame. It came with a veggie and a nice thick fresh roll with honey butter. This place will definitely be on my Cache Valley rotation.

Fredrico's     http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-19938483R-fredricos_pizza-i

Located on the east side of campus on your way up Logan canyon this pizza joint is excellent. Make sure you get the spicy Italian sausage on your pizza as it adds just enough spice. They have great garlic bread and salad so you can't go wrong with anything you get there.

Bluebird Restaurant     http://national.citysearch.com/profile/10403804/logan_ut/bluebird_restaurant.html

This place has great ice cream and food. I've eaten here every time I've visited Logan and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I usually go with the roast beef which is very tender and I love dipping the fresh rolls in the tasty gravy. Make sure to get a scoop of ice cream for dessert.

Aggie Creamery     http://www.usu.edu/traditions/icecream/index.cfm

You just have to have ice cream when you visit Cache Valley. Because of all of the cattle farms the cream they use to make their ice cream is gathered only blocks away from the creameries which makes the ice cream taste so fresh. The Aggie Creamery has 26 different flavors of ice cream so you will not be disappointed. You have to try the Aggie Blue Mint however as it has a lot of great stuff in it and it's blue....which is cool!

So take a trip up through the canyons this fall to Logan and enjoy one of these stops. All of you Aggie lovers out there let me know what you like as well.

Go Aggies!!!!