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 and The Utah Review; I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune.  I’ve worked extensively with other local publications from Utah Stories through to Salt Lake Magazine and Visit Salt Lake.   I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have covered the Utah dining scene for more than a decade.   I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration  and the use of too many 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”.