The Roundup – August 2018
Reviews and write ups While the sun’s shining, people aren’t writing about food apparently; so after a July hiatus then, please welcome back The Roundup,… Read More »The Roundup – August 2018
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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It’s A Wrap – July 2018
This month saw the rebranding of Lavanya Mahate’s local group of Saffron Valley businesses. With each location striving to offer a unique dining experience, the… Read More »It’s A Wrap – July 2018
Events: Stanza, Avenues Proper, BGR, Celebrate The Bounty
Stanza Wednesday August 1st is the date for this downtown Italian eateries next wine dinner. The four course menu by Jonathan LeBlanc will be paired… Read More »Events: Stanza, Avenues Proper, BGR, Celebrate The Bounty
Menu watch – July 2018
Taste Of The Wasatch As promised last week, I’m excited to unveil the full and final menu for this years Taste Of The Wasatch. In… Read More »Menu watch – July 2018
Events: Proper Brewing Co, Meditrina, Bambara
Proper Brewing / We Olive We Olive welcomes one of Utah’s few certified cicerones – Jack Kern of Proper Brewing – on July 16th. On… Read More »Events: Proper Brewing Co, Meditrina, Bambara
Taste Of The Wasatch 2018
Update: download the full menu for Taste Of The Wasatch 2018. Go grab your wallets. Don’t pause, don’t hesitate, just get ready to signup for… Read More »Taste Of The Wasatch 2018
It’s A Wrap – June 2018
DABC licenses Ready for the winners and losers at June’s DABC meeting? Here’s the recap of the pertinent items from last months meeting. Full service… Read More »It’s A Wrap – June 2018
The Roundup – June 2018
This month, a little more than twenty or so reviews of restaurants, food trucks, cafes and more that you need to know about around town.… Read More »The Roundup – June 2018
Menu watch – June 2018
Windy Ridge Cafe / Bill White Farms Breakfast is coming to the menu this weekend at Park City’s Windy Ridge Cafe. Starting at 8 a.m.… Read More »Menu watch – June 2018
Events: Meditrina, Red Rock, Eat Drink SLC
Meditrina The next tasting event at Meditrina focuses on local craft cider maker – Mountain West. Held on June 27th (6.30 p.m. onwards) the event… Read More »Events: Meditrina, Red Rock, Eat Drink SLC
Events: Eat Drink SLC 2018
Scribble July 12th into your calendar right now – that’s the date for the return of the ever popular Eat Drink SLC event; now into… Read More »Events: Eat Drink SLC 2018
It’s A Wrap – May 2018
DABC licenses With the recent purging of staff complete at the Salt Lake Tribune, John T Nielsen kicked off May’s DABC get together with a… Read More »It’s A Wrap – May 2018
Products: Summer sippers for the grill
Tending the grill is thirsty work, so following on from our gearing up for the grill story, we wanted to ensure you had the right… Read More »Products: Summer sippers for the grill
Menu watch – May 2018
Spencer’s For Steaks And Chops A new menu has rolled out at the classic American steak house in downtown SLC. Both lunch and dinner menus… Read More »Menu watch – May 2018
Events: Tastemakers 2018
In less than a month’s time, Salt Lake Magazine’s annual Tastemakers bash returns to downtown SLC. Now into its eighth year running, this years celebration… Read More »Events: Tastemakers 2018
Products: gear up for the grill
If your neighborhood hasn’t already come alive with the smell of searing grills and sultry smokers, I’ll bet you a pound of pulled pork it… Read More »Products: gear up for the grill
Events: Spencer’s, We Olive, Red Rock
Spencer’s For Steak And Chops This Friday night (May 18th) head downtown for a six course luxury wine dinner replete with lobster, wagyu beef, seabass… Read More »Events: Spencer’s, We Olive, Red Rock
The Roundup – May 2018
Once again, it’s time to look back over the past few weeks and see what local writers, bloggers and podcasters have been covering. It’s another… Read More »The Roundup – May 2018
Events: Brewstillery 2018, Craft Beer Week, Pub Crawl
Brewstillery 2018 This Saturday (May 12th) is Slug Magazine’s second annual Brewstillery event. Held at the Gallivan Center in downtown SLC, this celebration of local… Read More »Events: Brewstillery 2018, Craft Beer Week, Pub Crawl
Mother’s Day Dining 2018
Feel free to insert your own cliche about “treating mom to something special this year”; instead look at it as a way – you’re going… Read More »Mother’s Day Dining 2018