The Roundup – June 2018

This month, a little more than twenty or so reviews of restaurants, food trucks, cafes and more that you need to know about around town. Particularly hot right now? Murray’s Fatboy Phillies seems to be the word on everyone’s lips, or should that be cheesesteaks in bellies.

This modest newcomer on State Street is serving up some hefty looking cheesesteak sandwiches and most recently doubled down on their authenticity claims by importing authentic Amoroso rolls from back East. Lets just not get started on the American vs Whizz vs provolone debate…

Reviews and write ups

Alamexo Cantina (SLC)
http://utahstories.com/2018/05/tasting-mexico-at-alamexo-cantina/

Biscott’s (Various)
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/sweet-endings-biscotts/

Chinese Taste (South Salt Lake)
http://utahstories.com/2018/05/chinese-taste-authentic-chinese-bbq-more/

Family Squeezed Lemonade (Food Truck)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/05/04/family-squeezed-lemonade-thai-licious-food-trucks/

Fat Boy Phillies (Murray)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/05/21/fat-boy-phillies-murray-utah/

Fat Boy Phillies / Vito’s (Murray / Bountiful)
http://utahstories.com/2018/05/a-cheesesteak-state-of-mind-two-under-the-radar-cheesesteak-emporiums/

Fireside On Regent (SLC)
http://utahstories.com/2018/06/fireside-on-fire-at-regent-street/

Freshie’s Lobster Co (Park City)
https://801eats.com/2018/05/25/friday-feature-freshies-lobster-co/

Hamachi (SLC)
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2018/06/06/at-salt-lake-citys-hamachi-grill-and-sushi-bar-fresh-fish-is-the-foundation-for-creative-rolls-and-bowls/

Hungry Hawaiian (Woods Cross)
https://www.slugmag.com/food-reviews/hungry-hawaiian/

Mahider Ethiopian Restaurant (SLC)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/hands-on-environment/Content?oid=9411250

Marquesas Corndogs (Food Truck)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/05/23/marquesas-corndogs-food-truck/

Oh Mai (South Jordan)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/06/04/oh-mai-vietnamese-sandwich-kitchen-south-jordan-revisited/

The Old Dutch Store (Millcreek)
https://801eats.com/2018/06/22/friday-feature-the-old-dutch-store/

Prairie Schooner (Ogden)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/big-kitsch-on-the-prairie/Content?oid=9298371

Rich’s Bagel (Holladay)
https://801eats.com/2018/06/07/friday-feature-richs-bagel/

Robin’s Nest (SLC)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/rockin-robin/Content?oid=9195442

Salt City Taco Co (Food Truck)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/06/15/salt-city-taco-co-formerly-taco-cartel-food-truck/

Samurai Noodle (Draper)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/samurai-noodle-draper-utah-another-visit-4/

Toasted Cheeser (Food Truck)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/05/26/toasted-cheeser-food-truck/

Twisted Fern (Park City)
http://utahstories.com/2018/06/twisted-fern-park-citys-twisted-cuisine/

Veneto (SLC)
https://straighttalkfood.com/2018/06/veneto-salt-lake-city-utah/

Wasatch Creamery (Heber)
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/sweet-endings-wasatch-creamery/

Podcasts

Buzzed Coffee (Food Truck)
http://thenewutah.com/2018/06/08/episode-106-mobile-coffee-queen-of-salt-lake/

Downtown Farmers Market (SLC)
http://thenewutah.com/2018/05/11/episode-102-behind-the-scenes-of-the-slc-downtown-farmers-market/

Ogden’s Own Distillery (Ogden)
http://www.iamsaltlake.com/episode-332-timothy-smith-from-ogdens-own-distillery/

The Salsa Queen
http://www.iamsaltlake.com/episode-330-the-salsa-queen/

Mixed Bag

5 Restaurants That Need Your Love
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/5-salt-lake-restaurants-deserve-love/

Patio Dining Northern Utah
http://food.standard.net/2018/04/30/17-restaurants-bars-with-outdoor-seating-in-ogden-layton-farmington-more/

Top Northern Utah Donuts
http://food.standard.net/2018/06/01/national-doughnut-day-top-8-places-to-get-a-doughnut-in-northern-utah/

Other

Bill White Farms
http://utahstories.com/2018/06/bill-white-farms-products-for-people-not-corporate-profit/

Laziz Kitchen (SLC)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/of-humans-and-hummus/Content?oid=9078049

Single Bite – Provisions
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/single-bite-duck-rolls/

Twin Suns
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/05/23/the-force-is-strong-at-salt-lake-citys-new-twin-suns-cafe-where-star-wars-fans-can-eat-a-burrito-with-sith-sauce-and-admire-chewie-and-vader-memorabilia/

Food talk

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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”.