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
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.
Read more about this business...
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?
Menu watch – January 2019
If you’re new to our site this year, welcome aboard! And welcome to our first menu watch of the year. Each month we look at… Read More »Menu watch – January 2019
Essential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2019
I’m not one to sugar coat things, so I’m going to give you it straight right now. Take a last glance at that list of… Read More »Essential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2019
The Roundup – January 2019
It’s been a few months since we featured a review roundup, like our ever stalling weather, write ups are as thin on the ground as… Read More »The Roundup – January 2019
State Of The Plate 2018
Easily the most anticipated time of the year is here. Yes, I know, I know, the moment you’ve all been waiting with frenzied tension –… Read More »State Of The Plate 2018
Menu watch – December 2018
There’s not a huge amount to report in our final menu watch article of the year. For restaurants, it’s the time of year they make… Read More »Menu watch – December 2018
New restaurants – December 2018
With Christmas just around the corner you’ll no doubt soon be gazing across a small departments store’s worth of unwanted presents from loved ones. After… Read More »New restaurants – December 2018
It’s A Wrap – November 2018
DABC licenses The following is the round up from November’s DABC meeting, a relatively brisk meeting all said and done, but one with a few… Read More »It’s A Wrap – November 2018
Menu watch – November 2018
BGR Amidst the continuing revamp of Sugar House, this relative newcomer is becoming part of the new fixture and fittings of the trendy area. December… Read More »Menu watch – November 2018