It's sub-freezing here in Salt Lake City today. Arctic chill, crunchy snow, frozen snot freezing. And yet just a few short days ago I had lunch on the patio of Olive & Ivy in the sunshine with a happy little breeze blowing through the place.
So perhaps I'm attaching a little more magic to the experience than is totally merited, but when we strip away the ambiance and charm of eating outside in January I'm still left with some delicious food.
I was immediately impressed with the bread and pesto. Zing! Lots of bite to it to help you remember the taste. We ordered a couple of flatbreads for the group and scarfed them down in no time. Then again, you put asparagus on just about anything and I'd eat it.
I ordered a simple turkey sandwich and was not disappointed. I'd like to try a few other menu items as well, because I'm not sure I had the best of the best, but still it hit the spot just the same and I'd eat it again.
As mentioned, our server (DeAnne?) was on top of things--totally professional, dedicated to her job, and one hundred percent darling. You heard me. I said darling.