Times are changing in the entertaining world.  When you think of events, whether corporate lunches, weddings, or even neighborhood block parties, chicken salad sandwiches are OUT, people. Italian pizza is IN!

Plan to have Surefire Pizza cater your next event and not only will you have the food taken care of, but you won’t have to plan the entertainment either!  You and your guests will “ooh” and “aah” at the wonderment of their mobile wood-fired oven, and watch in awe as Jeffrey and Melissa efficiently prepare the pizza dough and toss on fresh local and imported ingredients.  Then 90 seconds later, your pizza is pulled from the oven, ready for the eating!  Commence the Italian party in your mouth!

We were quite the envy of the neighborhood when Surefire Pizza set up shop in Jennifer Hadfield’s driveway for the Sassies!  Neighbors were driving by at a crawling pace, craning their necks, and wiping the drool from their mouths.  All the while, we savored the flavors from the pesto chicken, freshly melted mozzarella cheese, and delicious bruschetta-topped appetizers and huddling around the mobile oven for some much-needed heat on a cold evening.

With everything from various Italian pizzas, appetizers, and salads to Gelato, dessert pizzas and Italian Sodas, Surefire Pizza is the way to go when it comes to catering!

Call today to schedule your next event!

Surefire Pizza
801.938.3473

http://www.surefirepizza.com/

Personally, I believe that every city needs to have at least one bakery every two  miles.  That’s why I was so happy for Daybreak once I learned Swirly Girls Gourmet Bakery had joined their posh and eclectic food strip of Soda Row.

With large wall-to-ceiling windows, you can’t help but stop when driving by and notice the bright hot pink and brilliant blue walls.  Some may be skeptical, but it definitely boasts of a light-hearted, friendly atmosphere.  And provides a variety of baked goods and European pastries to boot!

Although we were offered samples of cake bite truffles, chocolate brownies  and white cake with raspberry fruit filling, we all agreed we needed to return to experience the European influence of the gourmet bakery as well!  And those who did spoke highly of the pastries and croissants.  I guess, to know for sure, you’ll have to experience it for yourself.

So, the next time you’re out west and you need to give in to your sweet tooth, stop by Swirly Girls Gourmet Bakery for a variety of delicious items!  And tell them the Sassies sent you!

What do you get when you take a motivated woman with a sense for design mixed with a collection of only the finest children’s products this side of the Mississippi?  Oopsie Daisy Children’s Boutique…and so much more! Hardly an accident—as the name implies—this store fills the void in the local market for complete children’s stores.  After much market research, Tiffany, the owner, hand-selected the brand names she knew were the highest quality, for example Melissa & Doug, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Oilily, Webkinz, and Manhattan Toys (to name a few).

What’s even more fabulous than the quality of items inside is the overall feel and look of this adorable shop!  Tiffany and her husband Rob built the display cases and decorated them with the fabric from within their own home!  The children’s furniture section is displayed as actual children’s bedrooms based on how each of their child’s rooms are actually decorated.  No wonder you want to move in as soon as you step inside this boutique!

Whether you have children of your own, or know someone with children, the Sassies agree that  Oopsie Daisy is your go-to spot for any occasion!  Baby showers?  Christmas?  Bored?  All good reasons to visit this boutique and spend an afternoon.  Baby hungry? If you weren’t before, you will be by the time you leave.

And now, the owners of Oopsie Daisy are giving you another good reason to go visit!

They are giving away a gift certificate of $75 to a random winner!

All you have to do is leave a comment to enter.

But it gets even better.

Once the winner is selected, if they are a Facebook fan of Oopsie Daisy, they will automatically win an additional $25!

2 entries ~ “Like” Oopsie Daisy on Facebook and leave a comment telling us you did.

2 entries ~ Tweet about this giveaway and include a link to your tweet in the comments.

2 entries ~ Facebook about this giveaway and include a link to your update in comments.

5 entries ~ Blog about this giveaway and include a link to your post in comments.

This giveaway will end Friday November 19th at midnight.  Good luck!

P.S. All SassyScoops giveaway winners are notified via direct email.

This week the Sassies have taken you to the tasty world that is Legends Pub & Grill.  And I think we all agree that even the king himself would have been chowing down that queso dip.

It’s true. If Elvis were around he would be waiting in line like the rest of us to get a taste of the scrumptious selection of food at Legends Pub & Grill.

You don’t have to be Elvis, or even famous to be treated like a rock star at Legends.  It has that hometown feel like Cheers—you expect to walk in and everybody says “Norm”.  Which would be strange if your name isn’t Norm, but charming all the same.

And I just have to mention that menu again.  It literally has something for everyone with the pasta, burger, pizza and even children’s section.

One menu item that intrigued the Sassies was the Legends Poutine. Not sure how to pronounce it or what it is? Check out this video:

And speaking of the little ones, the interior is very family friendly: free billiards, darts and table soccer, not to mention more flat screen TVs than I could count.  What really struck me is how few alcohol advertisements were on display, which is pretty rare for a pub and appreciated by this mom.

Don’t take my word for it.  Head on over to Legends at:

677 S. 200 W.

Salt Lake City, UT

And try this…

…or maybe this…

Or maybe you should have what she’s having.

One thing I can almost guarantee at Legends is that you will go home happy, full and probably with a few of these.

Don’t forget to check out the amazing perks you can win for liking Legends on Facebook.  And who doesn’t need another delicious Twitter friend?

Happy Eating and Facebooking with Legends Pub & Grill.

I don’t think there’s much more we can say to convince you Invert Sports is the go-to shop for local water sports rentals. From the time we arrived and saw the boat docked, stocked and ready to go, to the final “accidental” flip of the inner tube, we were smitten.

Tyler, an employee of Invert Sports and a well-trained driver, accompanied us during our time with the boat.  He was so patient when it came toteaching us how to wake surf, our phobias of the insects and the craziness that just comes with giddy girls spending a day out in the sun.  He was so fun whipping us around on the tubes, and even cooperated in secretly executing the perfect wipe-out—for video purposes of course—unbeknownst to Vanessa and Kitty, the riders on the tube, who were expecting a calm ride back to the dock. (Again, we’re sorry for the bruises and inability to walk the next day!)

Take advantage of these summer months by spending some time on the lake.  Plan a weekend with your family or good friends and call Invert Sports to reserve the perfect sized boat or water toys for your group.  Split the cost of the rental price and we can guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

We cornered Tyler, while in the process of inflating the tube, to have him discuss more about Invert Sports.

Be sure to “Like” Invert Sports on Facebook or follow them on Twitterhttp://twitter.com/invertsports to keep up on the latest steals and deals being offered throughout the summer.

And don’t be surprised if you see some Sassies out on the lake as well during your adventures!

What is it about Smashburger that makes them unique? First of all, you can be assured that what you’re eating is real, 100% Angus beef. Fresh, not frozen – smashed, seared, and seasoned onto a flat grill. All the condiments, produce, and cheeses are the real deal as well. Everything is fresh. And once you bite into that delicious sandwich, the juices and grilled, smoky flavor immediately tell you it’s true. Smashburger is your indoor summer BBQ party all year long.

The Sassies were honored to be invited by Smashburger, along with our families, to experience their amazing menu in Draper, UT.  We were greeted at the doors with open arms (figuratively and literally).  It was as if to say, “You look hungry.  Make yourselves comfortable. Our home is your home.  Please spill fruit punch on our  brand new carpet (sorry about that Smashburger).”  Not a lot of conversation was taking place during the event as you’ll witness in the video.  Our focus was on narrowing down the menu items, and eventually filling our mouths with the amazing food.

Other smashing options you’ll find on the menu are:

Smashfries: tender, crispy fries, tossed with rosemary, olive oil, garlic, and other herbs for a savory flavor

Veggie-frites: flash-fried asparagus spears, carrot sticks, and green beans.

Smashwedge: a large wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce, topped with bacon, chopped tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing.

And of course, the unique-to-Utah Beehive Burger: honey BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and haystack onions on an egg bun.

I think it’s safe to say that you will not be disappointed, after a visit to your local Smashburgers, with anything found on the menu.  Check out the milkshake moustaches and food residue on our kiddos’ faces (and ours too, let’s be honest) as proof.

PLUS!! Smashburger is offering $25 SmashCash to a lucky SassyScoops reader!

For the chance to win this giveaway you must:

-Comment on this post once

-For 5 extra entries tweet about this giveaway

-For 10 extra entries facebook about this giveaway

-For 15 extra entries blog about this giveaway

Good luck! This giveaway ends Friday, March 26th at midnight!

THE WINNER WAS TAMMY HENDERSON, THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Mediocrity and moderation are two words you won’t ever see in Rachel’s (creator and owner of Over the Top Cookies) vocabulary.  And after learning about her sweet creations, you’ve come to know that’s true.  In a world where the basic cookie competition seems stagnant, Rachel takes it a step higher by saying: let’s throw on some candy bars.  Or, why not dip Oreos and fortune cookies in chocolate and confections.  Or, ‘instead of just dipping apples in caramel, let’s do it THREE times!’

What a fun review this was for the Sassies!  Aside from the fact we all got to try the chocolate-laden baked goods, it was so neat to learn of how this local business started and meet the friendly face behind it.  We were also allowed access to the kitchen where all the magic happens, and witnessed the dozens of containers filled with candy bar chucks, ready to blanket the freshly baked cookies.  Let’s just say there was a lot of self-restraint needed, and practiced, in that special room.

I think we were mostly impressed with the taste of the cookie itself!  Yes, it is covered with ooey-gooey goodness formerly known as a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup, Twix, or Butterfinger (to name just a few), but the cookie – the canvas and foundation of that gooeyness – is Rachel’s creation as well.  And each one is perfectly soft, and contributes to the gooey perfection you’d expect.

After reading our preview and review of Over the Top Cookies, you’ll see that SassyScoops highly recommends this local bakery.  Each item is sold individually, or in gift baskets of different sizes that would be perfect for business giveaways, birthday gifts, baby shower gifts, or Valentine’s Day gifts.  So, whether you’re trying to say: Congratulations, I love you, Thank you, or I’ve been thinking of you; or you just simply have a sweet tooth, stop by Over The Top Cookies today!  You can thank us later.

…

Over the Top Gourmet Cookies is offering SassyScoops readers a special promotion!
Mention SassyScoops when you visit for a “buy one get one free” deal on their scrumptious cookies!

If you had a chance to read our preview and review of San Gelato Cafe of SoDa Row you already know that the Sassies are fans for life.   But really, who wouldn’t be?  They have over 110 flavors of of AWARD WINNING gelato.  Honestly, any place that has taken Nutella and turned it into a cold, creamy, and mouthwatering treat is probably going to be in my top 20 favorite places of all time.  That is pretty high ranking considering my standards.

See that in the left corner? Nutella... Oh yes!

Now the Sassies didn’t only enjoy the tempting sweet treats at San Gelato Cafe.  I wasn’t expecting a gelato shop to have such a well crafted menu with such a varietyof food options.  Needless to say my eyes and my taste buds were pleasantly surprised.  The owner, Robert, served us some of the best tasting sandwiches I have had in a long time.  I know my, and some of the other Sassies, favorite was the Ferrari Panini.  Try to say that 3 times fast.

Now that I have had my first taste of gelato, at the San Gelato Cafe, I may never go back to ice cream again.  With all the scrumptious flavors and vibrant color choices, rocky road just won’t ever seem the same.  And thankfully gelato is healthier than ice cream so maybe my waistline will benefit from my new discovery also.

The Sassies always have fabulous time when were are out on the town.  Good food, delicious desserts, and of course plenty of girl talk made our time at the San Gelato Cafe on SoDa Row simply fabulous.  It is the perfect place for a girl’s lunch, family night out, or even a romantic date night.

Did I forget to mention how much fun we had?

Obviously any place that can make Michelle burst into spontaneous laughter is a place you want to be, right?  Of course I’m right.  Well now you have the chance to see why we are raving about the fab food, fun, and friendly atmosphere at San Gelato Cafe.

San Gelato Cafe on SoDa Row is giving away a $25 gift certificate

to one lucky SassyScoops reader.

You can almost taste that gelato melting in your mouth can’t you?  Well it is easier than you think to win!  To enter this giveaway you must:

Visit the San Gelato Cafe website and tell us what you think your favorite flavor of gelato would be.

For extra entries:

• 5 extra entries-Tweet about this giveaway and comment with the URL of your tweet
• 10 extra entries-Become a fan of San Gelato Cafe on SoDa Row on Facebook and comment you did so
• 10 extra entries-Facebook update about this giveaway and comment that you did
• 15 extra entries-Blog about this giveaway and comment with the URL of your post

Good luck!  This contest will end on Friday, February 5th at midnight MST!