Restaurant review roundup – May 2017
Ready for the weekend? No? O.k. we gotcha. How about 25+ reviews and write ups about restaurants, bars and more from local writers, bloggers, pod… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – May 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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Menu Watch – May 2017
Blind Dog – Over in Park City, members of the restaurant’s VIP Club (there’s a free signup online) can order up lobster every Thursday. From… Read More »Menu Watch – May 2017
Events: Tastemakers 2017
Salt Lake Magazine’s premier summer food event – Tastemakers – is back for 2017, and also it’s seventh year. Apparently the de rigueur gift for… Read More »Events: Tastemakers 2017
Dining Out: We Olive
This past week I stopped by We Olive, one of the newest businesses to open in what’s quickly looking like an ever rejuvenated Trolley Square.… Read More »Dining Out: We Olive
Mother’s Day Dining 2017
Looking for 2018 info? Find information on Mother’s Day dining options for 2018 on our latest post here: https://gastronomicslc.com/2018/05/03/mothers-day-dining-2018/ Cafe Niche Brunch buffet – menu… Read More »Mother’s Day Dining 2017
Events: Taste for the space
Here’s a unique event to pop into your calendar for this weekend – Taste For The Space. Held at the Shops at South Town this… Read More »Events: Taste for the space
Tales from the DABC – March and April
Back with a double whammy, our recap of recent DABC meetings, covering winners, losers and well, liquor! This time March and April’s meetings and notable… Read More »Tales from the DABC – March and April
Gospel Brunch Giveaway
As we wrote about yesterday, The Gateway has added a new Sunday gospel brunch event that promises, “your typical Sunday brunch, with a whole lot… Read More »Gospel Brunch Giveaway
Menu Watch – April 2017
Cafe Trio – A change to the man behind the menu, as Logen Crew moves to the executive chef position at the Trio Restaurant Group.… Read More »Menu Watch – April 2017
Spring beer news
Proper Brewing Co. – With Spring in the air, our friends over at one of Utah’s brightest new breweries have a quartet of new suds… Read More »Spring beer news
Events: Savor The Summit, Avenues Proper, Stanza
Savor The Summit – As mentioned last week, tickets are now on sale for this years Savor The Summit; one of my own favorite events… Read More »Events: Savor The Summit, Avenues Proper, Stanza
Restaurant review roundup – April 2017
Our latest roundup of writers and podcasters across the Wasatch Front – stacked to the brim with dining destinations. More than thirty items to sink… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – April 2017
Easter Dining 2017
Looking for 2018 Easter dining options? See here: https://gastronomicslc.com/2018/03/26/easter-dining-2018/ Bambara Brunch buffet 10 a.m. — 3.00 p.m. Adults $54, $44 seniors, $14 kids 12 and… Read More »Easter Dining 2017
Events: Longoria Wine Dinner, Lion King, Eat Drink SLC 2017
BTG Wine Bar – Up next for SLC’s premier wine bar – a special dinner hosted by Rick Longoria of Longoria Winery. Dinner starts promptly… Read More »Events: Longoria Wine Dinner, Lion King, Eat Drink SLC 2017
Menu watch – March 2017
Food Trucks At The Fountain – As the revamping of The Gateway starts to unfold under new owners Vestar, the shopping center has announced a… Read More »Menu watch – March 2017
Tales from the DABC – legislation update
The infamous HB 442 wrapped up this week, causing consternation all around; not to mention a good deal of confusion. Here are the key points… Read More »Tales from the DABC – legislation update
New restaurants – February 2017
Cantina De Alamexo – This new restaurant from Alamexo chef and owner Matt Lake isn’t quite ready for prime time just quite yet, but I… Read More »New restaurants – February 2017
Tales from the DABC – February 2017
Want to get a glimpse into what’s upcoming, new and potentially delicious? The monthly DABC meeting is usually good for a few morsels to chew… Read More »Tales from the DABC – February 2017
Restaurant review roundup – February 2017
Let Utah’s bloggers and podcasters be your dining inspiration this month. In the latest review round up, dig into more than 20 pieces covering the… Read More »Restaurant review roundup – February 2017
Events: Spencers, Encore Bistro, SL Mag dining awards
Spencer’s – Oysters… I’ve eaten thousands. Uni, pfft, I eat that every month. Sweetbreads, please, we’re gourmands here. But camel? Even among hard core foodies,… Read More »Events: Spencers, Encore Bistro, SL Mag dining awards