Restaurant review roundup – November 2016

Just in time for the weekend, the roundup has you covered for some dining inspiration. Here’s 20 opf the best from local writers, bloggers and pod casters over the last month around the valley. Featured image from the Salt Lake Tribune’s review of Hanabi Japanese Restaurant in Midvale: Playboy, front, and Alaska maki rolls.

Avenues Proper (Avenues)
http://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/salt-lake-city-avenues-proper/

Chile-Tepin (SLC)
http://adventurewithdeserae.blogspot.com/2016/10/adventure-104-cile-tepin.html

Cucina Wine Bar (Avenues)
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/all-grown-up/Content?oid=3485738

Encore Bistro (SLC)
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/showtime/Content?oid=3474817

Garage Grill (Draper)
http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/4452308-155/review-rev-your-engines-for-garage

Hanabi Japanese Restaurant (Midvale)
http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/4501118-155/restaurant-review-a-hidden-pearl-in

J&G Grill (Deer Valley)
https://www.theutahreview.com/dining-with-new-chef-weiner-at-st-regis-j-g-grill/

Laan Na Thai (SLC)
http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/4468478-155/new-thai-restaurant-in-salt-lake

Michelangelo Ristorante (SLC)
http://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/michelangelo-ristorante/

Mollie & Ollie (SLC)
https://heartbeatnosh.com/2016/11/01/wine-kale-at-mollie-and-ollies/

Naked Fish (SLC)
https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2016/10/26/naked-fish-no/

The Philadelphian (Sandy)
https://www.theutahreview.com/philadelphian-big-taste-not-frills/

Proper Burger (SLC)
http://adventurewithdeserae.blogspot.com/2016/10/adventure-106-proper-burger.html

SoCo (SLC)
http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/southern-comfort/Content?oid=3514544

Sweet Lake Biscuits And Limeade (SLC)
http://www.slcfoodradar.com/2016/09/28/sweet-lake-biscuits-limeade/

Table X (SLC)
http://www.gathernoshandsavor.com/2016/11/table-x-honest-food-without-fuss.html

Table X (SLC)
https://saltlakemagazine.com/first-bite-table-x/

Trestle Tavern (SLC)
http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/4413485-155/restaurant-review-trestle-tavern-takes-over

Podcasts

Pulp (SLC)
http://www.theutahfoodie.com/restaurants/episode-67-pulp-lifestyle-kitchen-the-flavor-is-in-the-details/

Vegan Food (Various)
http://www.theutahfoodie.com/restaurants/episode-66-amanda-rock-and-the-vegan-takeover/

Stuart Melling

Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC; I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune.  I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV shows.

I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have covered the Utah dining scene for the better part of fifteen years.   I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand.   What they’re saying about me: “Not inaccurate”, “I thought he was older”, “I don’t share his feelings”.