Memorial Day Drinks
Vine Lore – In need of some beverage inspiration for the long Memorial Day weekend? Here’s a quick roundup of libation news, info and suggestions… Read More »Memorial Day Drinks
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: Bambara, Meditrina, Snowbird Brewfest
Bambara – On Thursday June 2nd (6-8 p.m.) the critically acclaimed (not to mention loved) Cinder Wines will be the showpiece winery for a mix… Read More »Events: Bambara, Meditrina, Snowbird Brewfest
News: Even Stevens, Faces Of Food, Kyoto, Stanza, Honeybee Festival
Even Stevens Sandwiches – It gives me great pleasure to make note of the story on the ES blog today. The past few days saw… Read More »News: Even Stevens, Faces Of Food, Kyoto, Stanza, Honeybee Festival
Events: Undercurrent, Sugar House Pub Crawl
Under Current – This Saturday, Amari will be the focus of the next educational event at Under Current in downtown SLC. From 4.00-5.30 p.m. (May… Read More »Events: Undercurrent, Sugar House Pub Crawl
Events: Tastemakers and Savor The Summit 2016
Tastemakers 2016 – Now in its sixth year, this two day event curated by Salt Lake Magazine is back again for 2016. The event, held… Read More »Events: Tastemakers and Savor The Summit 2016
Restaurant Review Roundup – May 2016
Want to know what’s happening on the SLC dining scene? Look no further than our local bloggers and podcasters. Here’s the output of those wonderful… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – May 2016
Eat Drink SLC 2016
I often write about dining events in groups, but when a very special one comes along, it deserves to take center stage. Eat Drink SLC… Read More »Eat Drink SLC 2016
New restaurants around SLC – May 2016
Proper Pub and Proper Burger – In March I wrote a brief preview of these two new operations for Utah Stories. Shortly after that I… Read More »New restaurants around SLC – May 2016
Mother’s Day Dining SLC 2016
Alamexo Regular dinner menu with Cinco De Mayo specials 5 – 9 p.m. Bambara Regular Sunday brunch menu 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Current Fish… Read More »Mother’s Day Dining SLC 2016
Showcase: Naked Fish Japanese Bistro
For those of you that don’t follow us on Instagram – here’s a quick reminder – you should. The following is a recap of our… Read More »Showcase: Naked Fish Japanese Bistro
Events: Avenues Proper, Sample Sugar House, IWFS, Alamexo
Avenues Proper – Hot on the heels of the recently opened Proper Pub, Proper Brewing Co and Proper Burger businesses, the place that started it… Read More »Events: Avenues Proper, Sample Sugar House, IWFS, Alamexo
Restaurant Review Roundup – April 2016
Got plans for the weekend yet? If dining out happens to be on your horizon, check out the following 35+ restaurant reviews from local bloggers.… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – April 2016
Events: Undercurrent, Trio
Under Current * – Continuing their series of educational events, April 9th will see vermouth fall under the downtown bar’s scrutiny. The 4-5.30 p.m. class… Read More »Events: Undercurrent, Trio
Dining out: Alamexo
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News and events: Goldener Hirsch, Foodtrepreneur, Fresco
Goldener Hirsch * – As the season comes to a close there’s a great deal to be had at one of Deer Valley’s finest restaurants.… Read More »News and events: Goldener Hirsch, Foodtrepreneur, Fresco
Easter Dining in Salt Lake City 2016
Bambara * Special brunch menu including chilaquiles, poached prawns, carving station, pastries and more $48 adults, $38 seniors ages 65 and older, $28 children 6-12,… Read More »Easter Dining in Salt Lake City 2016
Events: Shallow Shaft, Trio, Blind Cafe, Under Current
Shallow Shaft – Duckhorn Vineyards, one of California’s premiere producers will be the focus of this Alta restaurant’s wine dinner held on Wednesday, March… Read More »Events: Shallow Shaft, Trio, Blind Cafe, Under Current
Events: Under Current, Frida Bistro, SLC POP
Under Current * – One of downtown’s hippest hangouts will be reprising their popular ‘Absinthe and Oysters’ educational class on Saturday, March 12th, 4-5:30 p.m.… Read More »Events: Under Current, Frida Bistro, SLC POP
Events: Silver Fork, Shallow Shaft, BTG, The Lodge Bistro
BTG Wine Bar * – In the words of sommelier Louis Koppel, “this event is a screaming deal”, and I can’t say I disagree. This… Read More »Events: Silver Fork, Shallow Shaft, BTG, The Lodge Bistro
Valentines’ Day 2016 dining
Alamexo For El Dia del Amor y la Amistad, chef Matt Lake and his culinary team will be cooking up a number of dinner specials… Read More »Valentines’ Day 2016 dining