It’s A Wrap – February 2018
Salt Lake Magazine 2018 Dining Awards – The results are in, February saw SL Mag announce their yearly best of dining awards. The official critical… Read More »It’s A Wrap – February 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: BTG, Tupelo, Avenues Proper, Cafe Niche
BTG Wine Bar – Looking to start the weekend early? Head down to BTG tonight (Thursday, February 22nd) and join wine grower Will Bucklin. Bucklin… Read More »Events: BTG, Tupelo, Avenues Proper, Cafe Niche
The next big dining trend in SLC
The next big thing huh? I know what you’re thinking. He’s going to blow my mind with details on some exotic new locale or radical… Read More »The next big dining trend in SLC
Menu Watch – February 2018
Current Fish And Oyster – Dungeness crab – the jewel of the Pacific Northwest – is finally in season. Executive chef Alan Brines is offering… Read More »Menu Watch – February 2018
Events: Meditrina, BTG, Under Current, SL Mag
Meditrina – As we wrote about last week, Porch is offering a special pre-Valentines dinner, and sister restaurant Meditrina is getting in on the act… Read More »Events: Meditrina, BTG, Under Current, SL Mag
It’s A Wrap – January 2018
Stanza Italian Bistro – The downtown Italian restaurant is currently offering a Winter “express business lunch” menu that looks to save you a bunch of… Read More »It’s A Wrap – January 2018
Events: Porch, BTG, Super Bowl, Taste Of The Wasatch
Porch – Join Daybreak’s finest and special guest/wine importer Brad Jensen for an early Valentines celebration. Porch is offering a self styled “seductive & sexy… Read More »Events: Porch, BTG, Super Bowl, Taste Of The Wasatch
New restaurants – January 2018
Avenues Bistro – Up in the Avenues, Kathie Chadbourne’s local bistro was recently acquired by the team behind downtown SLC’s Fireside On Regent. With chef… Read More »New restaurants – January 2018
Menu Watch – January 2018
BGR Sugar House – Fair warning this one will probably get a little messy, but hey, want a free burger? Head down to BGR Sugar… Read More »Menu Watch – January 2018
Events: Avenues Proper, Under Current, Tuscany/Francks
Avenues Proper – Meat lovers will want to keep note of this event on January 28th and join the team up at the aves as… Read More »Events: Avenues Proper, Under Current, Tuscany/Francks
Restaurant review roundup – January 2018
A smaller roundup this month as we recap the musings of local writers, bloggers and podcasters from the past couple months. Understandable of course, obsessed… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – January 2018
Events: Spencer’s, Stanza, Alamexo Cantina
Spencer’s – Start the year right this Saturday night (January 6th) and join chef Sebastian Lowrey at SLC’s top steakhouse for a fun beer pairing… Read More »Events: Spencer’s, Stanza, Alamexo Cantina
State Of The Plate 2017
It’s time to get angry again folks, get your pitchforks and torches ready. We’re going to go ahead and name the best restaurants for 2017.… Read More »State Of The Plate 2017
Christmas Tipples 2017
Spirited Inspiration – What a difference the last five years has made. If you’re stocking the liquor cabinet this year, you could happily do so… Read More »Christmas Tipples 2017
Christmas and New Year dining 2017
2018 Update: Be sure to see our latest list of festive fun here:https://gastronomicslc.com/2018/12/17/menu-watch-december-2018/ 2017 Looking for options this Christmas or New Years? The following are… Read More »Christmas and New Year dining 2017
Menu watch – December 2017
Feldman’s Deli – You might already know that Feldman’s is home to easily the most delicious sandwiches in all of Salt Lake City; but have… Read More »Menu watch – December 2017
Events: Red Rock, BTG, Meditrina, Under Current
Beer With Santa – Kicking off Red Rock Brewing’s annual 12 days of Christmas, is this event for kids of all ages at the Beer… Read More »Events: Red Rock, BTG, Meditrina, Under Current
It’s a wrap – November 2017
Salt Lake County Health Inspection AMA – One of the most popular recurring features on our Facebook page is the blow by blow account of… Read More »It’s a wrap – November 2017
Foodie Gift Guide 2017
It’s never too early to start brain storming creative gift ideas for that foodie friend in your life. If you don’t, you can be assured… Read More »Foodie Gift Guide 2017
Restaurant review roundup – November 2017
I’m guessing like me, you’re entering day three of turkey leftovers. Days four and five are looking more and more bleak. Each day gleeful deliciousness… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – November 2017