Firehouse Subs Review

Firehouse Subs is a fairly new sandwich shop here in Utah. My hubby and I recently went to one in Sandy, UT and we were very impressed. :)
The whole theme of the establishment is, obviously, the firehouse. They say the restaurant was actually started up by firemen. Most of their sub sandwiches are served hot (probably also part of the theme). So the whole environment/theme is very fun.
As far as the food goes, we found it to be quite delicious! We got the Hook and Ladder (smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, served warm). I got the meal which included a drink and chips with a pickle slice on the side--all this for about seven bucks (8" sandwich)! It was a steal and it was fantastic! Way better than any Subway sandwich. We also got the Smokehouse Beef and Cheddar Brisket, (beef brisket smoked for 10+ hours, melted cheddar, and special sauces). This sandwich was AMAZING. I am not the biggest meat eater, but this sandwich had me after one bite.
One fun thing about Firehouse is that they have a whole bar of special sauces to add to your sandwich. I was a little bit distrought that I saw this as I was leaving and didn't take advantage of it, but my sandwich was still killer without it.

Smokehouse Beef and Cheddar Brisket

Hook and Ladder

The Quickie:

Service: Great.
Prices: Good. $7-10/meal
Quality: Fantastic--very fresh and flavorful sandwiches.
Portions: Normal--you actually choose between 8 or 12 inch subs.
Atmosphere: Firehouse decor, very fun. Bathrooms smelled clean:)

Locations around SLC:
1008 E. Ft. Union Blvd., Midvale - (801) 561-3117

10325 South State Street, Sandy -(801) 432-2162

Blue Iguana Restaurant Review

        The other day I headed out to eat at The Red Iguana but it was so packed that there were people outside waiting to be seated. So me, being the impatient type, decided to head over to the Blue Iguana to see if we would have better luck there. No wait there so we stopped to eat. I have to say I was impressed with the food and the atmosphere. It was a fun place to eat.
        First off, I'd like to mention the chips and salsa. The salsa was perfect (and I'm a salsa nazi). Great blend of fresh ingredients with the perfect amount of heat. As for the chips, I wasn't so impressed, I think they were homemade, but they were cold. I think chips need to be served warm. Personal opinion.  
        I ordered the Enchiladas Suizas (Chicken and sour cream with mole poblano and cheese). The mole poblano made of red chiles and peanuts, with a dash of cinnamon and chocolate. I tend to be a bit picky with my mole and while I found the poblano to have a mildly pleasant taste, I prefer a richer, bolder taste in my mexican food. I think had my enchiladas had more spices on the meat, I would have left more satisfied. My husband got the Pollo O' Res Quesadilla which you can get in chicken or beef. He got the beef which I thought was a fabulous choice. The meat was tender, juicy, and well seasoned. I would recommend this dish anyday to anyone who loves Quesadilla. Oh, and the rice and beans that came with both entrees was very good.

The Quickie:
Service: Fair, our waiter wasn't extremely friendly.
Prices: Fair. $12/meal
Quality: Super! High quality mexican food.
Portions: Large
Atmosphere: Very fun, bright! Lots of exciting decor.




(801) 533-8900
156 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT