Enjoying the evening

Before my husband and I had kids, we liked going out after the Saturday night priesthood session for a late supper. Once in a while, we'd meet other couples and make an evening of it, and one of our favorite stops was Red Iguana, 736 W. North Temple (322-1489; reservations recommended for six or more; Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.).

I can't seem to order anything at Red Iguana but the rich, nutty, chocolate-infused mole poblano or the chili verde burrito, a divine blend of chili verde, beans and cheese that is so delicious it has ruined me for all others of its kind, anywhere.

However, a look through Red Iguana's menu reveals such enticing options as mole verde (green veggies with pumpkin seeds and spices over chicken or turkey) and sopa de queso, a soup with strips of Anaheim and poblano chiles, potatoes, tomatoes and onions, with jack cheese and crema mexicana on top.

I think Red Iguana is a genuine Utah treasure, one of the places that gives us distinction and personality. It's a great place for conferencegoers to get back in touch with the wider world in one of the best ways you can: enjoying some of its wonderfully varied flavors.

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Stacey Kratz is a freelance writer who reviews restaurants for the Deseret Morning News.E-mail: skratz@desnews.com