Two more popular Utah bakers call it a day
Relatively hot on the heels of downtown baker Les Madeleines deciding to close their doors – here are two more to add to a growing… Read More »Two more popular Utah bakers call it a day
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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Destination rooftop bar coming to Downtown SLC in 2023
I fielded more than a few questions regarding the interest and coverage of Mar | Muntanya – the Spanish-informed fine dining option nestled on the… Read More »Destination rooftop bar coming to Downtown SLC in 2023
Tiki flair comes to the heart of Sugar House with this new Utah bar
I arrive at Acme Bar Company just before the lights go up for service. The switch is flipped as several million (or so a brief… Read More »Tiki flair comes to the heart of Sugar House with this new Utah bar
Utah dining landscape quickly changing as closures continue to mount
It’s been a little over a year since I penned the sobering why your favorite might restaurant might be closing. In the intervening months, those… Read More »Utah dining landscape quickly changing as closures continue to mount
Utah restaurants on notice as liquor licenses dry up
November’s DABS meeting wrapped up this Tuesday morning, and confirmed what was writ large last month; full service restaurant liquor licenses are about to splutter… Read More »Utah restaurants on notice as liquor licenses dry up
Utah’s highest rated restaurant launches fundraiser to keep doors open
As one known for hyperbole, let me assure you that the headline above is anything but. One of Utah’s genuine best are up against the… Read More »Utah’s highest rated restaurant launches fundraiser to keep doors open
Downtown Salt Lake bar bringing the Christmas fun
As the leftover turkey rapidly disappears in the rear view mirror, it’s all Christmas sweaters and Die Hard debates barreling ahead. Tis’ the season don’t… Read More »Downtown Salt Lake bar bringing the Christmas fun
New restaurants continuing to open at pace in Utah
If you’re feeling a little drubbed after recent weeks, you’re alone. The preceding fortnight has been punch after smack after whack, and I’m sure there… Read More »New restaurants continuing to open at pace in Utah
Catch these Utah foodie events before the calendar wraps for 2022
The calendar what now, I hear you wail from the back? I hate to tell you, but we’re barely six weeks before kicking off the… Read More »Catch these Utah foodie events before the calendar wraps for 2022
Celebrated Utah baker to call it a day this December
Well, I swear this isn’t “the restaurant closure website” but it sure seems it of late. After the recent much storied closures of local favorites… Read More »Celebrated Utah baker to call it a day this December
Murray’s Restaurant Morelia closes after three decades in business
Reports swirling social media over the past twenty four hours seem to suggest that the long lived Restaurant Morelia (6098 State Street) in Murray have… Read More »Murray’s Restaurant Morelia closes after three decades in business
Winter farmer’s market returns to Salt Lake City this weekend
If you’re wistfully reminiscing over the Summer market season, go grab your shopping bags from the closet stat. Maybe a scarf too. This weekend sees… Read More »Winter farmer’s market returns to Salt Lake City this weekend
Chili Crisp 101 – what you need to know
If your social feeds resemble mine, you’ve no doubt seen the words chili crisp emblazoned everywhere. You’ve also no doubt been spookily trailed around the… Read More »Chili Crisp 101 – what you need to know
Fall menus rolling out at local Utah restaurants
As the leaf blowers roar, so do local menus get a spritz of rib sticking flair; all Brussels sprouts, big meats and calorie-built sauces. This… Read More »Fall menus rolling out at local Utah restaurants
Popular Millcreek Mexican eatery to close for good this weekend
More sad news just in this past 24 hours – Hector’s Mexican Food in Millcreek (2901 E 3300 S) are set to turn the lights… Read More »Popular Millcreek Mexican eatery to close for good this weekend
SLC chocolate festival returns for eleventh installment
After taking two years of Covid-induced (online) hiatus, Caputo’s annual chocolate festival is back for 2022 in person. This year’s event marks eleven consecutive years… Read More »SLC chocolate festival returns for eleventh installment
Where to eat in Salt Lake City this week – 30+ ideas
I know you’re like me. I know you’re sat there scrolling through your ‘Toks and your ‘Grams and your Yelps (hehe, remember that). A numbing… Read More »Where to eat in Salt Lake City this week – 30+ ideas
The Sicilian Butcher marks tenth purchase for Utah based fund
For those with a keen interest in our ever expanding chain landscape (I know you’re out there, I see the queues at the Cane’s) here’s… Read More »The Sicilian Butcher marks tenth purchase for Utah based fund
Utah’s full service restaurant licenses could run dry soon
If you’ve been following along with morbid curiosity this year, you’re no doubt aware of the storied drought of bar licenses in Utah. Want to… Read More »Utah’s full service restaurant licenses could run dry soon
Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2022
Before we begin, go ahead and hit that bookmark button in your browser. As ever, the following list will grow on substantially over the coming… Read More »Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2022