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
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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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
It’s A Wrap – April 2018
DABC licenses A relatively busy month in April’s DABC meeting with lots of businesses receiving newly minted licenses. Details as follows: Bar license Five businesses… Read More »It’s A Wrap – April 2018
New Restaurants – April 2018
Rico Cocina Y Tequila Bar Hungry now? I know I am. The pictures above come from the imminent updates headed to Frida Bistro; started by… Read More »New Restaurants – April 2018
Events: Savor The Summit 2018
Savor The Summit is back for 2018, and with it, a spectacular start to the Summer food and wine season proper. For my money, there… Read More »Events: Savor The Summit 2018
Menu Watch – April 2018
Alamexo Cantina Newly opened sister restaurant to downtown’s Alamexo, Alamexo Cantina in the 9th and 9th area is acting upon customer demand by bringing up… Read More »Menu Watch – April 2018
Events: Current, Stanza, Avenues Proper, Meditrina, Manolis, Central 9th
Current Fish And Oyster This Tuesday, Domaine Riefle Wines provide the feature pours for a five course dinner at this downtown SLC seafood hotspot. The… Read More »Events: Current, Stanza, Avenues Proper, Meditrina, Manolis, Central 9th
Events: We Olive, Red Rock, Avenues Proper, BTG
We Olive Tomorrow night (6.30-8.30 p.m.) head to Trolley Square’s We Olive as they welcome Talisman Brewery. Get a chance to meet the owners and… Read More »Events: We Olive, Red Rock, Avenues Proper, BTG
The Roundup – April 2018
As ever, there’s no reason to eat poorly if you’re equipped with our monthly edition of the Roundup; a blow by blow listing of the… Read More »The Roundup – April 2018
It’s A Wrap – March 2018
Vida Tequila New for 2018 and this Salt Lake City based tequila brand – contemporary new bottling that wouldn’t look out of place in an… Read More »It’s A Wrap – March 2018
Easter Dining 2018
Easter Sunday is this weekend, and with it, an array of brunch buffets and specials galore across the Wasatch Front. The following are all the… Read More »Easter Dining 2018
Events: The Aerie, BTG, Under Current, Chocolate And Cheese
The Aerie As part of Snowbird’s 2018 Pairing Series of wine dinners, Obsidian Ridge owner Arpad Molnar will be joining the Vine Lore team at… Read More »Events: The Aerie, BTG, Under Current, Chocolate And Cheese
Menu Watch – March 2018
Avenues Proper – A new menu has rolled out at this Avenue’s gastropub, and wow, it doesn’t look half bad; in print or in photo.… Read More »Menu Watch – March 2018
Events: Saffron Valley, Stanza, Under Current, Pago, Snowbird
Saffron Valley Put Tuesday March 27th in your diary (7-9.30 p.m.) as that’s the date for this most interesting pairing meal over at Saffron Valley.… Read More »Events: Saffron Valley, Stanza, Under Current, Pago, Snowbird
The Roundup – March 2018
A look back at the past month of reviews, write-ups, diatribes and musings on the SLC dining scene. This month we have more than 20… Read More »The Roundup – March 2018