The Roundup – May 2019
Ready for some dining inspiration, or lets be honest, a way to slack off work for a few hours? You’ll be so engrossed in the… Read More »The Roundup – May 2019
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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Raise a glass at these upcoming events including Utah craft brews, rose wine and more
SLC Eatery rose wine dinner I’d recommend you snap up tickets for this May 16th event ASAP; the night for SLC Eatery’s first ever wine… Read More »Raise a glass at these upcoming events including Utah craft brews, rose wine and more
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 apocalypse was upon us; some might… Read More »It’s A Wrap April: DABC Updates, Mother’s Day
Unmissable Utah food festival fun in 2019
One of the best things about the Utah food scene? A raft of events in our warmer Summer months each and every year that really… Read More »Unmissable Utah food festival fun in 2019
Aristo’s no more, free tacos, 70oz steaks and Spring menus galore
Aristo’s to close this weekend This news just in courtesy of Mary Malouf at SL Mag, the closure of one of SLC’s most loved and… Read More »Aristo’s no more, free tacos, 70oz steaks and Spring menus galore
New restaurants in Utah – April 2019
Level Crossing Brewing Yes, we’re starting out of alphabetical sequence this month, and yes it’s because I got some lovely photos from the recent ribbon… Read More »New restaurants in Utah – April 2019
Where to eat out this Easter Sunday in Utah 2019
Next Sunday sees one of the bigger dining events of the year – Easter Sunday. Many restaurants up and down the Wasatch front put on… Read More »Where to eat out this Easter Sunday in Utah 2019
Events: bacon and beer, Italian wines, anniversary celebrations and more
Epic Casual Dining Tomorrow night (April 11th) head to this Midvale goto for a very special beer pairing dinner; the event features the great craft… Read More »Events: bacon and beer, Italian wines, anniversary celebrations and more
The Roundup – April 2019
Once more it’s time to take stock, look back at the past month or so, and see what other local food types have been up… Read More »The Roundup – April 2019
It’s A Wrap – March 2019
DABC Licenses Causing more than a few column inches this month was the failure of Heart and Soul Karaoke to secure an On-Premise Beer Only… Read More »It’s A Wrap – March 2019
A seemingly fishy story – sushi in the desert
With nearly 600 dusty miles separating Salt Lake City from the ocean, sushi might not be the first dish you’d associate with the Beehive state.… Read More »A seemingly fishy story – sushi in the desert
Five point oh – coming to grocery shelves near you
You’ve probably been watching the ongoing shenanigans regarding the recent legislative session and how law makers are handling the nationwide wind down of 3.2 beer.… Read More »Five point oh – coming to grocery shelves near you
Events: Stanza, Avenues Proper, Manoli’s, Chocolate And Cheese
Stanza The chic downtown Italian restaurant is pulling out all the stops for their first wine dinner of 2019; guests will enjoy everything from sea… Read More »Events: Stanza, Avenues Proper, Manoli’s, Chocolate And Cheese
It’s A Wrap – February 2019
DABC Licenses A brace of noteworthy items from this month’s meeting. Firstly, the popular East side Greek eatery Aristos has now been without a liquor… Read More »It’s A Wrap – February 2019
New SLC Airport restaurant options confirmed
I can’t be the only one just a little excited by today’s formal announcement of the winners (and by proxy the losers) for the concessions slots at… Read More »New SLC Airport restaurant options confirmed
The Roundup – February 2019
Once more it’s time to recap the best and brightest food reviews around the state. This month there are more than two dozen write ups,… Read More »The Roundup – February 2019
Valentines Day Dining 2019
Tables are booking up fast – indeed some restaurants are already reporting full bookings to us. As such, if you’re looking to romance that special… Read More »Valentines Day Dining 2019
It’s A Wrap – January 2019
We took December off from the wrap up, as general food news was a little thin on the ground over the holiday period. As such… Read More »It’s A Wrap – January 2019
New Restaurants – January 2019
Is it me or are new restaurants arriving thicker and faster? It’s barely been a month since the last recap of the recent for the… Read More »New Restaurants – January 2019
Events: How does a trio of sliders and beers sound?
BGR Sugar House On February 7th (6-7.30 p.m.) head down to Sugar House and BGR to get a taste of what this boutique burger brand… Read More »Events: How does a trio of sliders and beers sound?