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
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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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
Menu watch – November 2017
A relatively short menu watch this month, after all, everyone is gearing up for Turkey day. Speaking of which, if you’re not dining out on… Read More »Menu watch – November 2017
Events – Meditrina, Stanza, Current, Undercurrent
Meditrina – Right now you’re probably all abuzz about Thanksgiving but trust me, before you know it, you’ll be scowling at anyone who dares mention… Read More »Events – Meditrina, Stanza, Current, Undercurrent
Tales from the DABC – September and October 2017
September 2017 DABC meeting Tremonton Package Agency – Robert McLachlan appeared before the commission to explain a history of missing funds. Most recently the package… Read More »Tales from the DABC – September and October 2017
Thanksgiving Dining 2017
Looking for Thanksgiving 2018 dining? Check out our latest post for 2018: https://gastronomicslc.com/2018/11/05/thanksgiving-dining-2018/ 2017… The clock is ticking, and maybe the dread too, November 23rd… Read More »Thanksgiving Dining 2017
Events: Spencers, Current, Avenues Proper
Spencer’s For Steak And Chops – Head on down to our favorite steak house in SLC tomorrow night (November 3rd) for a stylish wine dinner.… Read More »Events: Spencers, Current, Avenues Proper
Celebrate the bounty – $130 giveaway!
One more event for your calendar – and this time – a chance to win tickets to boot! Celebrate The Bounty is the last major… Read More »Celebrate the bounty – $130 giveaway!
Events: BTG, Alamexo, Porch, Chocolate Festival
Alamexo – Celebrate Dia de los Muertos – aka Day of the Dead – on November 1st and 2nd at either Alamexo restaurant. Owner and… Read More »Events: BTG, Alamexo, Porch, Chocolate Festival