St. George, UT.

Hello again my friends!

Can we please get back to the above average temperatures we enjoyed all fall here in Utah? This roller coaster of low pressure systems is killing me....and my skin.

It is this time of year I start to think about visiting Utah's Dixie, St. George. Always running about 15 degrees warmer than the Wasatch front I long to play some of the great golf courses that stay green year round. Some of my favorites in that vicinity are Sand Hollow, Sky Mountain, Coral Canyon, Green Springs and Sunbrook. Awesome!

But this isn't a golf blog. It's all about food here so here are some of my recommendations for your next visit to this golfing mecca.

Paula's Cazuela Mexican Restaurant:     
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/312/1300976/restaurant/Utah/Paulas-Cazuela-St-George

This is one of the coolest Mexican restaurants out there. It has an awesome view of St. George as it sits up on a hill. I have enjoyed almost every dish I've had there but I love their Steak and Chicken Fajita Quesadilla and Paula's Special Burrito (Enchilada style). You can't go wrong with either of these. Of course their chips and salsa are excellent. There are Mexican restaurants popping up all over but this is one of the oldest and the best. Pancho & Lefty's is a close 2nd and a favorite of my in-laws and their Huntsman Senior Game posse.

Pizza Factory:      http://pizzafactory.com/main.html

These are popping up all over Utah, and we have one in Syracuse now, but nothing beats the one in St. George. I think it's because it's the warmest one in the state and that must makes the food taste better. What makes their pizzas is the crust. Light and flaky but holds up no matter how many toppings you pile on it. They have great subs (I recommend the Sausage Sub especially after 18 holes of golf) and their salad bar is as good as Sweet Tomatoes or Sizzlers.

Painted Pony:     http://www.painted-pony.com/st_george_restaurants.html

When you want to go nice go here. That is after you have cleaned up after those 18 holes of golf. It's been around for over a decade but I recently discovered it from a tip of a co-worker. It's a great place to take the Mrs.'s and thank her for letting you go golfing. The Seared Ahi Tuna was awesome with the sweet mango sauce. Go with the asparagus in season as your side as they tasted like they were just picked. You'll never forget the Painted Pony!

Beijing Buffet:     http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-52708009R-beijing_buffet-i

If you don't want to drive down to Mesquite or Las Vegas for a great buffet give this place a try. Out of the 5 or 6 dishes I tried at least 5 of them were excellent. The key with a buffet is to watch which dishes they just brought out and hit those. I never get the last scoop of any tray as the meat is usually tougher and the veggies get a little soggy. I've tried a few others but keep coming back here. Nothing beats a good Chinese buffet after 18 holes of golf.

I guess I need to go golfing don't I.

As St. George continues to grow please let me know your recommendations as I'll be down there in a few weeks visiting my extended family and I'm always open to something new and exciting.

Did I mention I'm going to golf?????