Final Winter Farmer’s Market is this Saturday
For fans of the chilly-edition of Salt Lake’s downtown Farmer’s Market, take note, this weekend is last call. April 15th will be the final Winter… Read More »Final Winter Farmer’s Market is this Saturday
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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Navajo Nation fundraiser one of many notable dates on the food calendar
Head to Lehi’s KILN co-working space this April 20th for a showing of GATHER. The event will help raise funds to build a new food hub to… Read More »Navajo Nation fundraiser one of many notable dates on the food calendar
Three surprise bar licenses granted In March DABS meeting
Bookending the March DABS meeting, some fairly surprising news with DABS staff confirming three rare as tantalum, bar licenses would be up for the taking… Read More »Three surprise bar licenses granted In March DABS meeting
Mazza’s Ali Sabbah makes James Beard Award finals
After January’s semi-finalist nominations gave us all cause to raise a glass, this one should have us emptying the bottle. Mazza‘s Ali Sabbah has been… Read More »Mazza’s Ali Sabbah makes James Beard Award finals
Iconic local brewpub comes full circle with big announcement
It was roughly a year ago when Monster Energy Drinks gulped down CANarchy – the collective brewing company that both Squatters and Wasatch breweries called… Read More »Iconic local brewpub comes full circle with big announcement
Ten dishes to brighten your week in Utah
As the snow continues to tumble from the skies, you might be forgiven we’re skipping Spring this year. Fear ye not however, here are ten… Read More »Ten dishes to brighten your week in Utah
Don’t forget to cast your vote for the best restaurants in Utah!!! It takes 60 seconds
* * * Click here to cast your vote *** You might’ve noticed (you didn’t) I took last year off from our Reader’s Choice Awards.… Read More »Don’t forget to cast your vote for the best restaurants in Utah!!! It takes 60 seconds
Easter 2023 Dining in Utah – where to eat this year
Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year, and with it, a smorgasbord of buffets and dining specials hot restaurants around the state. Below are… Read More »Easter 2023 Dining in Utah – where to eat this year
Rooftop cocktails, African cuisine and a food hall – new restaurant highlights for March
Welcome back aboard the good ship new and notable, and frankly, what’s been a relative calm sea. The pace of openings over the past month… Read More »Rooftop cocktails, African cuisine and a food hall – new restaurant highlights for March
What’s new on Utah restaurant menus as we hit the weekend
Headed into the weekend and stuck for inspiration? Want to avoid all that cabbage and corned beef stuff? Look no further than our latest menu… Read More »What’s new on Utah restaurant menus as we hit the weekend
Its time! Cast your vote in our Reader’s Choice Awards
* * * Click here to cast your vote *** You might’ve noticed (you didn’t) I took last year off from our Reader’s Choice Awards.… Read More »Its time! Cast your vote in our Reader’s Choice Awards
Empanada fest coming to SLC next month
It’s a surer sign of Spring than Punxsutawney Phil for my money. Nope, it’s not my trusty farmer’s almanac – it’s actually the increasing preponderance… Read More »Empanada fest coming to SLC next month
Chocolate and cheese festival hits SLC this weekend
After a lamented two year absence, this yearly festival of chocolate and cheese returns to the Natural History Museum this weekend. The two day celebration… Read More »Chocolate and cheese festival hits SLC this weekend
Jack In The Box appears set to return to Salt Lake City
Yes, I know it’s a chain. And yes, I know we’ll all throw up our arms in faux horror. But I also know rabid hordes… Read More »Jack In The Box appears set to return to Salt Lake City
Want to open a bar in Utah this year? Maybe think again…
As reported today by Sean Means in the Tribune, efforts to stave off a total collapse of bar licensing in Utah, have now almost certainly… Read More »Want to open a bar in Utah this year? Maybe think again…
Twelve of the very best Utah restaurants named in this week’s dining awards
In case you didn’t notice the big foodie news this week – Salt Lake Magazine’s yearly dining awards celebration returned with a bang. Absent for… Read More »Twelve of the very best Utah restaurants named in this week’s dining awards
101 Utah restaurant dishes to try this year
Sometimes it’s hard to see the woods for the trees. Or should that be gyro for the tzatziki. Feel free to insert your own edible… Read More »101 Utah restaurant dishes to try this year
February’s DABS liquor meeting points to a challenging year ahead for Utah
With all the headlines decrying a departing NBA’s labeling of Utah as boring – today’s DABS meeting left one feeling a better phrase might have… Read More »February’s DABS liquor meeting points to a challenging year ahead for Utah
Restaurant menu updates and deals around Salt Lake City
Level Crossing Brewing Hopefully that pizza pic grabbed your attention. It’s the latest effort from the crew over at Level Crossing Brewing and a tantalizing… Read More »Restaurant menu updates and deals around Salt Lake City
Is Salt Lake City the next destination for the famous STK Steakhouse
Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles… Salt Lake City? Might the Beehive state capital be the next port of call for the ultra-hip STK Steakhouse? At least… Read More »Is Salt Lake City the next destination for the famous STK Steakhouse