TRAVEL DIARY: ST. GEORGE, UTAH AND DINNER AT THE CLIFFSIDE RESTAURANT

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

First off, Congratulations to Grace Hui for winning my Tani USA Giveaway, and a big thank you to everyone who entered! 

Next up on my road trip Travel Diary is St. George, Utah and our fantastic dinner at the Cliffside Restaurant overlooking the city, lovely Red Rocks and a gorgeous sunset.  Dining here is first class.  In fact, they won Best of State Utah for 2016 in dining, and I could tell why!

They have a great selection of wine and beer, but no full bar, which would make it almost perfection because I think the sophistication, food and views scream for a fancy cocktail or martini, but either way, still delightful and well worth it!  

Our waiter, Trevor, was fun, personable and very professional, which added to our lovely experience.  I highly recommend this spot for a sunset dinner, but due to the popularity, you may want to reserve a table or be prepared to go a little early and wait.  

Every table has access to the beautiful views, whether inside or outside, but the tables right next to the window, as ours was, really made for a truly spectacular view!

Have any of you been there?  Leave your thoughts and experience in the comments below.

Now, onto the pictures, which are full of a vibrant rainbow of colors.  I'm still in love with this spot on our road trip and hope to visit again soon.  Enjoy!

Entrance to the Cliffside Restaurant way up not he hill.

Loved the Edison bulb hanging lights inside.

Beautiful views from outside the Cliffside Restaurant before being seated for dinner.

Gorgeous, clear and vibrant view from our table at dinner.

Cliffside Restaurant menu.

Bottle of J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon wine with a view! ❤

Classic  Cesar Salad

Special of the Day: Calamari

Braised Short Rib Pot Roast

Seared Chicken Medallions

Steak Special of the Day: New York Strip

Vibrant pinks, purples and yellows as the sun was setting from outdoors.

Love how they have personalized Thank You stamps for each waiter, a lovely touch! :)

The Red Rocks just shine as the sun sets for the night.

ALL of the above images by Liesl Ehardt unless otherwise noted.

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TRAVEL DIARY: ANTELOPE ISLAND, BUFFALO AND THE GREAT SALT LAKE

Happy Thursday, Blogland!

Since my quest to find buffalo failed in Wyoming, where buffalo is their state animal, I thought I'd have to pass on seeing them on this trip.

However, while visiting my aunt and uncle in Park City, UT, they told me about Antelope Island, one of Utah's state parks, which is guaranteed to have buffalo.  So, we went slightly out of our way during our drive St. George, Utah to check it out.

Sure enough they were there!  So, I was able to get some pictures of them, along with some Antelope and a beautiful butterfly that flew in and landed near where I was standing. Plus, they all roam along the Great Salt Lake, which was pretty to see as well.

Now, onto the pictures, and I hope you all have a Fabulous Friday ahead. Enjoy! :)

Photo Credit: My Extraordinary Dad

ALL of the above images by Liesl Ehardt unless otherwise noted.

TRAVEL DIARY: GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO TO PARK CITY, UTAH

Happy Saturday, Everyone!

After a lovely two weeks in Aspen, the town that quickly became my new favorite place, our next stop on the road trip west was Grand Junction, Colorado.  It is a small town, but their main street and variety of restaurants is pretty impressive!

While there I found another buffalo, just not a real one, but this one was pretty cool made entirely out of hubcaps.  I would love a miniature version of this buffalo as a home decor or home office piece in a champagne gold or golden tone.

That evening we ate at a fantastic Italian restaurant called il Bistro Italiano, the food and service was wonderful.  I tried Two Rivers Cabernet, a local Grand Junction, Colorado wine, and it was divine! 

As an appetizer, we split some of their calamari, and then, I enjoyed their lemon chicken for my main. What I loved about this spot is that they offered a small and large portion of most of their main entrees, which was fantastic, especially, while traveling and not able to take leftovers home.  You can enjoy a meal without wasting much food, if any.

Then, it was off to Park City, Utah, where my aunt and uncle live. The drive was filled with pretty rock formations and beautiful bushes and trees that almost made you feel as though you were in a vineyard.

Once at my aunt and uncle's home, we had a lovely home cooked dinner paired with some truly great wine, and I slept so soundly that night that it left me energized for the rest of the road trip ahead.  

Enjoy, and I hope you are all having a fun Labor Day weekend! :)

I'll pose with any buffalo, especially, until I get near a real one up close.

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This buffalo was made completely out of hubcaps, very cool!

Bread served with a roasted red pepper butter spread at il Bistro Italiano.

Decided to try a local Cabernet Sauvignon from Grand Junction, CO and went with the
Two Rivers selection and it was divine! 

Calamari to start served alongside a garlic parmesan dip, which paired beautifully.

Had the small portion of lemon chicken served with roasted red peppers and onions and
oh so yummy garlic mashed potatoes as my main dish.

On the road in Colorado almost to the Utah border.

Beautiful layered rock formations at every turn.

Had a refreshing Palisade Peach as a snack that I purchased at the Saturday Market in Aspen.

We made it to Utah!

Pretty bushes with small grape sized purple berries grow wild in Utah.

Feels a bit like being at a vineyard. 

Photo Credit: Fun guy on a his skateboard passing by.

With my parents, aunt and uncle outside their lovely home in Park City, UT.

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Long Grey Natural Stone Necklace: Corn Palace Gift Shop in South Dakota  /

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ALL of the above images by Liesl Ehardt unless otherwise noted.