Got a vaccine? Score a foodie deal
Vaccine cards to the ready… If I were a betting man, I’d wager you’re going to start seeing more of these deals (side note: I’m… Read More »Got a vaccine? Score a foodie deal
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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Utah Easter dining and dishes to go 2021
2021’s list of Easter dining options still isn’t back to the heady heights of the before times but if you’re headed out this April 4th… Read More »Utah Easter dining and dishes to go 2021
Dining inspiration with the latest restaurant reviews
Things are ever so slowly starting to return to normal in restaurant review world. Bit by bit, folks are headed back into the world and… Read More »Dining inspiration with the latest restaurant reviews
What else is happening on menus around town?
It’s not just Pretty Bird’s new Sugar House location (see this story from earlier in the week) switching things up on the menu. Here are… Read More »What else is happening on menus around town?
Pretty Bird hits Sugar House and debuts new menu item
While many celebrated March 14th’s Pi Day (3.14, get it?) at their favorite pizza joint, those in the know moseyed on down to lower Sugar… Read More »Pretty Bird hits Sugar House and debuts new menu item
SLC loses another local great
Tributes poured in across local media this week as local legend Tony Caputo sadly passed away. FOX13, SL Mag (their picture above), ABC4, KSL amongst… Read More »SLC loses another local great
Spring into action and check out one of these 60 new restaurants
Pull up a chair, close the blinds, pour yourself a triple. This is going to be a long one. October was the last time we… Read More »Spring into action and check out one of these 60 new restaurants
Meanwhile in beverage news this March
Here’s a quick roundup of everything happening in the local beer, cocktail and wine world right now. All the following are press releases received recently.… Read More »Meanwhile in beverage news this March
Menu updates and specials to check out this March
Beltex Meats Think it’s too early to get ready for Easter? It’s not. At least it’s not if you want to snag something extra special… Read More »Menu updates and specials to check out this March
Is curbside beer pickup back on the cards in Utah?
Update Feb 24: well that didn’t last too long. The proposal mentioned below was scrapped so is now off the cards until 2022. Skip the… Read More »Is curbside beer pickup back on the cards in Utah?
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Stanza in style
Laissez les bon temps rouler – because it’s time for Stanza’s second annual Mardi Gras party. The extra special meal will be held March 3rd… Read More »Celebrate Mardi Gras at Stanza in style
Love is in the air this weekend – dish up something special
Menu watch Menus this weekend are turning their attention to matters of the heart. If you’ve still not secured a reservation you might still luck… Read More »Love is in the air this weekend – dish up something special
Exclusive reposado now pouring at Taqueria 27
You might recall way back in the before times (June 2019 to be precise) Taqueria 27 dipped their toes into the exclusive tequila waters by… Read More »Exclusive reposado now pouring at Taqueria 27
Beltex Meats scoop gold at major food awards
The results are in and for those who keep insisting Utah is a metaphorical desert when it comes to high quality food, here’s another shot… Read More »Beltex Meats scoop gold at major food awards
Valentine’s Day 2021 in Utah
Every year my advice is the same: if you really want to treat that special someone in you life, skip the 14th of February. Seriously,… Read More »Valentine’s Day 2021 in Utah
How might this years legislation affect what’s in your glass?
Liquor legislation looms large Trying saying that after a double. This year’s legislative session has now kicked off and will run until March 5th. On… Read More »How might this years legislation affect what’s in your glass?
State Of The Plate 2020
It’s the time of the year that I usually put together the yearly run down of the dining scene – you can see previous years… Read More »State Of The Plate 2020
Check out these New Year Eve’s dining specials
It’s time to raise a glass, fork, spoon; heck even a club, lets just dispatch with 2020 as swiftly as we can. On the menu… Read More »Check out these New Year Eve’s dining specials
Score a great restaurant bargain before this program ends
Stop In Utah deals continue New deals continue to pop up on the Shop In Utah program funded by the state. If my severely hazy… Read More »Score a great restaurant bargain before this program ends
Locals flock to save restaurants, openings, closings and more
As we enter the supposedly cheeriest month on the calendar, the outlook in restaurant land remains gloomy. Lets be completely honest with one other –… Read More »Locals flock to save restaurants, openings, closings and more