Three more restaurants in Utah calling it quits
Wimpy and Fritz Valerie Phillip’s fabulous blog on Northern Utah dining tipped me off to this one. Ogden’s Wimpy And Fritz – winner of Utah’s… Read More »Three more restaurants in Utah calling it quits
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". Want to know more? This is why I am the way I am.
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Salt Lake City’s upcoming culinary events for your calendar
Windy Ridge beer dinner November 16th, 6.00 p.m. This Park City spot are set to host a four course pairing dinner, with Offset Bier the… Read More »Salt Lake City’s upcoming culinary events for your calendar
Local response encourages Deadpan Sandwich to remain open
How about this for a happy ending. Hot off the heels of recent news that Deadpan Sandwich were to shutter – news just in from… Read More »Local response encourages Deadpan Sandwich to remain open
Utah’s first modern craft brewery returns to local ownership
It’s been a busy old year for Salt Lake Brewing Co, and as we wrap up the year, the pace of change and news shows… Read More »Utah’s first modern craft brewery returns to local ownership
Salt Lake City dining updates – closures, moves, and other news
No sooner than I write about Deadpan Sandwich leaving Woodbine – even more food hall news has hit my desk. That and a few other… Read More »Salt Lake City dining updates – closures, moves, and other news
Click, sizzle, enjoy – Salt Lake City’s farm fresh sausages go online
Christmas has come early this year – at least if like me, you’re a fan of local chef turned butcher, Craig Gerome. This week saw… Read More »Click, sizzle, enjoy – Salt Lake City’s farm fresh sausages go online
One of SLC’s best sandwich shops is set to close in just a week’s time
Update November 11th: After a huge response from locals, the restaurant has decided to continue their efforts at Woodbine. Here’s the scoop. They say bad… Read More »One of SLC’s best sandwich shops is set to close in just a week’s time
Thanksgiving dining in Utah – where to eat in 2023
Update: if you’re looking for T-Day options in 2024 see our list of where to eat Thanksgiving in 2024. The clock has officially started ticking… Read More »Thanksgiving dining in Utah – where to eat in 2023
Nineteen Utah restaurants and two bars given green light for liquor licenses this month
October’s DABS meeting was a relatively brief one, but not without a few interesting highlights. Here are the key details from this months session: Bars… Read More »Nineteen Utah restaurants and two bars given green light for liquor licenses this month
Downtown SLC’s latest cocktail bar opens, plus a dozen other recent openings
Citizens Pictured above are the swanky new digs for Dave Morris’ latest outing in SLC. Morris is the busy bar-trepreneur behind several local watering holes.… Read More »Downtown SLC’s latest cocktail bar opens, plus a dozen other recent openings
This is your last chance to try this local’s favorite Philly cheesesteak
What do you mean it’s closed, no one told me? That’s the common refrain when I tell someone their favorite restaurant has called it a… Read More »This is your last chance to try this local’s favorite Philly cheesesteak
Fall dining menu updates start to roll out on local menus
Oquirrh It’s been a whirlwind year for Oquirrh – the chef-driven fine dining spot on the Eastern edge of downtown SLC. Named the outstanding restaurant… Read More »Fall dining menu updates start to roll out on local menus
Spooky goings-on at local restaurants bars for Halloween
Franck’s On October 28th and 31st Franck’s will be hosting an “adult trick or treat” menu which promises a “ghoulishly good time”. Priced at $86.66… Read More »Spooky goings-on at local restaurants bars for Halloween
Savoring the milestone – Rico Brand marks 25 delicious years in Utah
Rico Brand – arguably one of the most well known names on the Utah food scene. Their flavors have found their way to countless tables… Read More »Savoring the milestone – Rico Brand marks 25 delicious years in Utah
Spanish, Italian and Chilean flavors shine at these upcoming Salt Lake City wine dinners
Expect these event roundups to begin dwindling’ soon, enjoy em while you can folks. As we barrel towards Fall, restaurants tend to be eyeing up… Read More »Spanish, Italian and Chilean flavors shine at these upcoming Salt Lake City wine dinners
Get Utah’s top Thanksgiving turkey before it’s sold out
Today marks a significant moment that many of us have been anxiously anticipating for months. It’s swiftly establishing itself as a pivotal day in Utah’s… Read More »Get Utah’s top Thanksgiving turkey before it’s sold out
Is a Trader Joe’s coming to Sugar House?
The past twelve months have seen a swirl of excited rumors regarding Trader Joe’s activity in Utah. The most recently confirmed location in the Beehive… Read More »Is a Trader Joe’s coming to Sugar House?
How road construction is pushing Salt Lake City’s local businesses to the brink
Road works – they’re an increasingly common sight around the valley. Wherever you encounter crawling traffic, it’s likely nearby cash registers are also running like… Read More »How road construction is pushing Salt Lake City’s local businesses to the brink
Three restaurants and one bar granted liquor licenses at Sep DABS meet
Here’s the wrap from this month’s DABS meeting held on September 28th. In terms of new businesses awarded licenses it was a relatively subdued affair… Read More »Three restaurants and one bar granted liquor licenses at Sep DABS meet
In-N-Out eyes up former Mad Greek spot on 2100 South
Well that didn’t take long. Only a day after I reported on our latest restaurant closures – and the particularly painful loss of Mad Greek… Read More »In-N-Out eyes up former Mad Greek spot on 2100 South