Thank you for responding to my emails. We have enough people interested for this meet up. Yay!
That said, I think it would be fun to meet at the Oasis Cafe in downtown SLC at 4:00 PM for a fusion of food, fun, and friendly conversation. The address is
The Oasis Cafe
151 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1906
And pictured here:
Like a true sanctuary, Oasis Cafe is located in the heart of the city but tucked away like a well-kept secret. Oasis Cafe provides a refreshing, authentic retreat for the senses just blocks from the main convention center and downtown's arts and entertainment hub. Oasis Cafe boasts spectacular spaces, whether on the beautiful, flower-laden patio, the private covered breezeway or in the casual, stylish dining room.
This unique environment is a place where people from all walks of life get fed; whether they are hungry for relaxation, hungry for companionship, or hungry for rejuvenating creative cuisine that's handcrafted from the freshest ingredients available and fairly priced.
The Oasis is delightful.
And there is ample, free parking.
The atmosphere and food are both wonderful. The Oasis Cafe building is also the home of the Golden Braid Bookstore, a browsing delight.
Books, great food, and you. Sounds like a fabulous way to cheer in the New Year.
The Oasis is a tad pricey for dinner, for me anyway. However, they serve lunch until 5:00 PM. The menu is vegetarian friendly and diverse. The lunch menu can be viewed here
The Oasis also offers a huge variety of beverages which are reasonably priced, view here.
For those with both the penchant and the budget, there is also a full bar service, view here. Actually, the bar prices are quite reasonable.
Lastly, although not listed separately, there are wonderful desserts for those who would enjoy good company and perhaps some panna cotta:
"I have a happy place. Its name is panna cotta at Oasis Cafe. This was the best dessert I've had since I moved to Salt Lake City. My mum and I ordered it and it totally blew our socks off. The softly set and creamy Italian pudding is silky smooth and not overly sweet, which for me is the perfect dessert. The Oasis version is served infused with lavender accompanied by strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, honeyed ricotta cheese and pistachio crumbles. I am now planning to go back to my happy place as soon as possible.
- Daisy Blake, IN This Week
I'll be there with my newly purchased orange scarf with sparkles (the scarf that is).
I look forward to seeing you there.
Oh, before I forget, check your kosmail from time to time. I will send updates.