Stuart Melling
Hi, I'm Stuart, nice to meet you! I'm the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC and The Utah Review; I'm also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune. I've worked extensively with other local publications from Utah Stories through to Salt Lake Magazine and Visit Salt Lake.
I'm a multiple-award winning journalist and have covered the Utah dining scene for more than a decade. I'm largely fueled by Uinta Cutthroat, alliteration and the use of too many big words I don't understand. I ate all the pies.
Wine, beer and mezcal – events coming up for all tastes
BTG Wine Bar - blushing beauties wine flight
Looking to brighten up the week? Looking for a sip...
Seasonal Mexican cooking, new drinks and dishes and dining deals
Alamexo
Alamexo - tuna tostada
There's still a couple weeks left to check out...
These Utah restaurant openings are sure to delight
Take a deep breath, pour a double, gather your nearest and dearest - whatever you need to do to collect yourself for...
Wine dinners to wind down the Summer with, don’t miss these
SLC Eatery and Bucklin wine dinner
SLC Eatery - scallops (Siftey reviews)
A little birdie...
DABC News, seismic burger news, seasonal Mexican meals and more
A fairly quiet meeting over at the DABC for July. Highlights include licenses for the new Mazza in Sandy and our...
School’s in – BBQ classes with the experts at Traeger
Alongside other random grilling brands, the name Traeger had been floating around my subconscious for a while. I hadn't apparently been...
The Roundup – July 2019 – cool off with ice cream galore
Back with a cooling splash (check out all the ice cream this month) is the July edition of the roundup; our...
Pie ‘n’ beer, food truck and brewery battle, Summer sips and a ton more
Food truck and brewery battle returns to The Gateway
Food truck and brewery battle (The Gateway)
Beer on the patio, wine in the mountains, dining events galore
Patio dining at Avenues Proper
Avenues Proper - patio dining (Avenues Proper)
July's al fresco...
Wrapping up June’s food news, DABC updates and more
DABC news
Despite a relatively long meeting (clocking in at over two hours), there weren't any huge shocks or...
The Roundup – June 2019 – BBQ to bakeries to burritos
Ginger Street - pad thai (Gastronomic SLC)
All the latest reviews, write-ups, roundups and ramblings from local writers,...
Cider for brunch, tequila for dinner and lots of 4th of July fun
SLC Eatery Cider Brunch
SLC Eatery - crab benedict, avocado hollandaise , chayote, fennel and heirloom cherry tomato...
New restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss
Baek Ri Hyang
We might be five or more years behind the curve, but Korean food is finally starting...
Stunning new restaurant menus, Father’s Day specials and more
Log Haven
Log Haven - bison with sweet potato orzo (Log Haven)
Log Haven...
Liquor law loopholes, restaurant closures, award winners and much more
DABC news
Making the headlines across the land this month was Social Axe's return to the commission, seeking to...
Summery patio pairings, Italian wine dinners and more
Avenues Proper
Avenues Proper patio at night
Wednesday June 12th is the the first night...
New Spring menus, bold brunches and brand new bargain beer passes
SLC Eatery
SLC Eatery - Kimchi bowl (801eatsndrinks)
SLC Eatery - okinomiyaki benedict...
The Roundup – May 2019
Purgatory - bao (Talyn Sherer | Slug Mag)
Ready for some dining inspiration, or lets be honest, a...
Raise a glass at these upcoming events including Utah craft brews, rose wine and...
SLC Eatery rose wine dinner
SLC Eatery - prep kitchen at work
I'd recommend you...
It’s A Wrap April: DABC Updates, Mother’s Day
DABC Licenses
Enough ink has been spilled as a result of the April DABC meeting that you'd think the...
