Menu watch – August 2017
Tomato Days – Wasatch Community Gardens celebration of those seasonal, red, round things is back in full swing. This year’s Tomato Days Dine-Around runs August… Read More »Menu watch – August 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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First look: Carnegie’s Public House and Fat Jack’s
Carnegie’s Public House – I could no doubt write a sassy, epic diatribe about the conveyor belt of failure that has beset this Peery Hotel… Read More »First look: Carnegie’s Public House and Fat Jack’s
Events: Taste Of The Wasatch, SLC Taco Fest, Stanza
Taste Of The Wasatch 2017 – Last nag about this one. Tickets are almost sold out, but if you act especially quick, you might snag… Read More »Events: Taste Of The Wasatch, SLC Taco Fest, Stanza
It’s a wrap – July 2017
Utah Wine – Ruth Lewandowski Wines, arguably Utah’s premier wine maker, might soon be making the leap to 100% Utah based production. The planting of… Read More »It’s a wrap – July 2017
Menu watch – July 2017
Avenues Proper – Eleven new dishes with a seasonal summery flair are now rolling out on the menu at the chic Avenues hang out. Dishes… Read More »Menu watch – July 2017
Restaurant review roundup – June and July 2017
Seeing as the roundup took a brief hiatus last month because I forgot of extenuating and important circumstances, this months sees a double edition; a… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – June and July 2017
Events: Summer Cocktail Contest, Taste Of The Wasatch, Chefs On Parade
Park City Cocktail Contest – Looking to beat the summer heat? Might I suggest a trip to the cooler climes of Park City and while… Read More »Events: Summer Cocktail Contest, Taste Of The Wasatch, Chefs On Parade
Tales from the DABC – May and June
A recap of the winners and losers over at the monthly DABC meetings, here are the main notes from both the May and June meetings.… Read More »Tales from the DABC – May and June
Taste Of The Wasatch 2017
Roll up your sleeves folks, or should I say, put yer eatin’ pants on; because come August 6th, Taste Of The Wasatch is back for… Read More »Taste Of The Wasatch 2017
Events: Eat Drink SLC a second bite, Hops On The Hill
If you missed out on tickets for this years Eat Drink SLC, take note of a few more food and wine focused events following on… Read More »Events: Eat Drink SLC a second bite, Hops On The Hill
It’s a wrap – June 2017
In reverse order, to wrap up June: news, press releases and info that reached us over the last few weeks, that didn’t make it into… Read More »It’s a wrap – June 2017
Events: Spencer’s, EDSLC
Spencer’s For Steak And Chops – I’ve always loved the Rat Pack era vibe at Spencer’s, but the next pairing dinner featuring Balvenie Scotch and… Read More »Events: Spencer’s, EDSLC
Profile: Chef Ryan Burnham of Goldener Hirsch Inn
In a new feature to the site, we’ll be talking with chefs from across the state, to find out a little bit more about their… Read More »Profile: Chef Ryan Burnham of Goldener Hirsch Inn
Menu watch – June 2017
Blind Dog Restaurant And Sushi – Park City is always a reliable destination to beat the Summer heat and if you currently have that in… Read More »Menu watch – June 2017
Eat Drink SLC 2017
One of everyone’s favorite summer parties is back in less than four weeks time. The Third Annual Eat Drink SLC returns to Tracy Aviary on… Read More »Eat Drink SLC 2017
New restaurants June – 2017
Albasha – New to City Creek downtown, this Greek and Lebanese inspired restaurant that claims a specialty in chicken shawarma and gyros. Count me in.… Read More »New restaurants June – 2017
Ask The Chef: Matt Lake of Alamexo
In a new feature to the site, I will be sitting down with chefs from across Utah and through a mix of charm, persuasion and… Read More »Ask The Chef: Matt Lake of Alamexo
Events: Noor Al Sham, BTG, Log Haven
UPDATE: Sadly, Spice Kitchen have indicated that this event has now been cancelled. Noor Al Sham – This Wednesday (June 7th @ 7 p.m.) check… Read More »Events: Noor Al Sham, BTG, Log Haven
News: Proper Brewing Co, Waterpocket Distillery, Beehive Distilling
Proper Brewing Co – During the last week the brewery released this year’s batch of their draft colonial porter. Named Sassy Molassy it’s essentially the… Read More »News: Proper Brewing Co, Waterpocket Distillery, Beehive Distilling
Events: Avenues Proper, Tastemakers, Negroni Week, Porch, Utah Beer Festival
Avenues Proper – Tomorrow evening (May 31st) is the next cellar pairing at Avenues Proper. At these monthly events, the restaurant pairs creative cuisine with… Read More »Events: Avenues Proper, Tastemakers, Negroni Week, Porch, Utah Beer Festival