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
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 – 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
Menu watch – October 2017
Alamexo Cantina – This new comer to the 9th and 9th area is upto full speed and now open for lunch. Closed on Mondays the… Read More »Menu watch – October 2017
New restaurants – October 2017
Alamexo Cantina – Now open in the 9th and 9th area and by all counts, doing great business, and for good reason. Alamexo Cantina aims… Read More »New restaurants – October 2017
Events: Feast Of Five Senses, Stanza, Oasis Cafe, Water Witch
Feast Of The Five Senses – A few last tickets still remain for this fun food and wine event at the weekend. If you’re keen… Read More »Events: Feast Of Five Senses, Stanza, Oasis Cafe, Water Witch
Events: Dine About, Feast Of The Five Senses, Under Current, Encore Bistro
Park City Dine About – Now in its fifth year, this annual event is back and in full swing until Sunday, October 15th. The two-week… Read More »Events: Dine About, Feast Of The Five Senses, Under Current, Encore Bistro
It’s a wrap – September 2017
Mountain West Cider – Announced in the last month, the new Desolation Prickly Pear Hard Cider from Utah’s only hard cider brewery, should now be… Read More »It’s a wrap – September 2017
A decade of food writing
Believe it or not, October 1st marks the 10 year anniversary of the founding of Gastronomic Salt Lake City. Ten years since I hurled my… Read More »A decade of food writing
Menu watch – September 2017
Avenues Bistro On Third – Spotted on Facebook just recently, dinner is now off the menu at this popular cafe in the Avenues. Well, unless… Read More »Menu watch – September 2017
Restaurant review roundup – September 2017
Start the week off properly – yep – by avoiding that Monday pile of work on your desk, and instead reading where to eat next.… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – September 2017
News: weekend wine picks
Looking for something new and interesting to pour this weekend? If so, check out the following ideas from our Local Partners Vine Lore. The following… Read More »News: weekend wine picks
Events: Stanza, Meditrina, Dine O Round, Festa Italiana, SL Mag Cocktails
Stanza – Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar welcomes William Davis (Wilson Daniels Wines) as he presents his portfolio of paired wines with new chef… Read More »Events: Stanza, Meditrina, Dine O Round, Festa Italiana, SL Mag Cocktails
Tales from the DABC – July and August 2017
A recap of the winners and losers over at the monthly DABC meetings, here are the main notes from both the July and August meetings.… Read More »Tales from the DABC – July and August 2017
It’s a wrap – August 2017
Park City Cocktail Contest – Votes have been tallied, and drink enthusiasts have carefully chosen Bonnie Ulmer as the winner of this year’s Park City… Read More »It’s a wrap – August 2017
Restaurant review roundup – August 2017
There’s never an excuse to eat poorly – especially with our monthly round up of local writers and reviewers. This month sees more than 20+… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – August 2017