The Roundup – January 2019

It’s been a few months since we featured a review roundup, like our ever stalling weather, write ups are as thin on the ground as the snow. At this time of the year food writers are typically more concerned with adding a few layers of Winter blubber, than writing about this and that. I can say this of course because I know first hand of the fight capitulation against the gravy and stuffing.

Anyway, a new year and all that, so we’re back in business. Here’s the run down of every review, write up, podcast and more from the past few months. Dig into 2019 informed and more hungry than ever…

Reviews and write ups

Bar George (Downtown SLC)
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/first-bite-finca-george/

Black Sheep Cafe (Provo)
https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/mexican-central-american/black-sheep-cafe-goes-to-extra-lengths-to-marry-quality/article_3bb919e9-13f2-510d-aad8-39f20b973199.html

Brick Canvas Cafe (Lehi)
https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/american/brick-canvas-cafe-at-thanksgiving-point-offers-fresh-fast-and/article_5b6f037b-ba57-5d7e-afe2-e85ace3d8381.html

Curry Fried Chicken (SLC)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/fried-and-true/Content?oid=11896643

Dali Crepes (Catering)
http://utahstories.com/2018/12/dali-crepes-sharing-the-best-of-the-balkans-with-utah/

Dalton’s Steakhouse (Lindon)
https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/american/popular-dalton-s-steakhouse-opens-second-location-in-lindon/article_80b21b71-de7a-5eee-80f8-0a585c98cda0.html

Fat Fish (Bountiful)
http://utahstories.com/2018/12/finding-the-fat-a-visit-to-bountifuls-fat-fish-asian-food/

Fireside On Regent (Downtown SLC)
https://www.slugmag.com/food-reviews/snap-crackle-popping-fireside-regent/

George (Downtown SLC)
http://utahstories.com/2019/01/hello-george-new-restaurant-bar-replaces-finca/

Horn Of Africa (North Salt Lake)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/goat-by-the-horn/Content?oid=12163053

Hug-Hes Cafe (Various)
http://www.utahgrubs.com/blog/2018/11/17/hug-hes-cafe

Kitchen 88 (Food Truck)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/12/06/kitchen-88-another-visit/

Kung Fu Hot Put (SLC)
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2018/11/07/this-cozy-restaurant/

Laid Back Poke Shack (Holladay)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/laid-back/Content?oid=11766288

Lil’ Lotus (Sugar House)
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2018/12/12/salt-lake-citys-lil/

Parson’s Bakery (Bountiful)
https://801eats.com/parsons-bakery/

Pho Saigon 2 (Murray)
http://utahstories.com/2018/11/pho-saigon-2-oodles-of-noodles-and-so-much-more/

Pig & A Jelly Jar (Various)
http://utahstories.com/2018/11/pig-out-pig-a-jelly-jar-3-0/

Post Office Place (Downtown SLC)
https://www.slugmag.com/food/post-office-place/

Publik Ed’s (University / SLC)
https://www.slugmag.com/food/ode-to-eds-publik-eds/

Ruth’s Diner (SLC)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/history-with-a-slice-of-meatloaf/Content?oid=12467458

Sabaidee Thai Cuisine (Lehi)
https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/thai/high-thai-sabaidee-thai-cuisine-offers-waves-of-flavor-in/article_f3e1e2b1-0869-5dfa-905a-e5e2dd2231b2.html

Silver Star Cafe (Park City)
http://utahstories.com/2018/12/cafe-society-silver-star-cafe-is-a-hidden-gem-eclectic-cafe-park-city/

Spedelli’s (Millcreek)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/in-pizza-we-trust/Content?oid=11747290

Sweeto Burrito (Food Truck)
https://redneckfoodrambles.wordpress.com/2018/12/08/sweeto-burrito-food-truck/

Stratford Proper (SLC)
http://utahstories.com/2018/12/a-proper-meal-stratford-proper-opens-in-sugar-house/

Taqueria Los Lee (South Salt Lake)
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2018/11/28/salt-lakes-taqueria-los/

Tupelo (Park City)
http://utahstories.com/2018/11/tupelo-on-a-roll-park-city-restaurateurs-living-in-the-fast-lane/

Umami Japanese BBQ (Vineyard)
https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/japanese/umami-japanese-barbeque-in-vineyard-makes-you-the-chef-of/article_0264cdea-ff76-53d2-a96b-7e189f030866.html

Veggie House (South Salt Lake)
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/the-house-always-wins/Content?oid=12402705

The Wall (Provo)
https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/food-type/american/burgers-good-enough-to-drive-you-up-the-wall-at/article_a62c22be-f785-58aa-9c36-c7f6efa26d2e.html

Wicked Peel (Riverton)
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2018/12/24/wicked-peel-brings-new/

Mixed Bag

Best Biscuits In Utah
https://www.saltlakemagazine.com/best-utah-biscuits/

Best Hot Chocolate
http://utahstories.com/2018/10/the-best-places-to-get-hot-chocolate-in-utah/

Fondest Feasts
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/fondest-feasts/Content?oid=12489079

Pie One On
https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/pie-one-on/Content?oid=12047858

Paizlee’s Grass Fed Beef
http://utahstories.com/2018/11/paizlees-grass-fed-beef/

Podcasts

Buzzed Coffee Truck (Food Truck)
http://thenewutah.com/2019/01/03/utahs-one-thing-trina-perez-buzzed-coffee-truck/

Holy Grail (Pleasant Grove)
http://www.utahfanclub.org/2018/11/15/utah-county-the-holy-grill/

Last Course Dessert Studio (Various)
http://thenewutah.com/2018/12/17/episode-133-last-course-dessert-studio/

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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 a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City  dining scene for the better part of seventeen years.

I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV.   Pause those credits, yep, that’s me! I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune.    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”.

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