Events: Farm To Glass, Winos For Rhinos, Provisions
Farm To Glass 2015 – Today is the last day to vote for your favorite tipple in the 2015 Farm To Glass competition. If you… Read More »Events: Farm To Glass, Winos For Rhinos, Provisions
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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News: Cider Festival 2015
Ahh, hard cider, the alcoholic beverage of my misspent English youth; a fruit-fueled favorite that tends to be many a Brit’s introduction to the strong… Read More »News: Cider Festival 2015
Events: Goldener Hirsch Inn, Dine O Round, Dine About
Goldener Hirsch Inn – October 2nd (6-8 p.m.) sees two Euro-flavored Utah businesses teaming up for a festive event. Deer Valley’s rustic Goldener Hirsch Inn… Read More »Events: Goldener Hirsch Inn, Dine O Round, Dine About
Event: Feast Of The Five Senses 2015
Those paying attention will remember we told you to keep October the 18th open. If you’ve kept the evening clear (I know, I know, just… Read More »Event: Feast Of The Five Senses 2015
Restaurant Review Roundup – September 2015
Hungry? Don’t be. Check out these twenty five reviews of local restaurants, watering holes, coffee shops and more for inspiration. Featured image above the Kentucky… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – September 2015
Events: Farm To Glass
Farm To Glass – Throughout the month of September, pay extra attention to the liquor menu at your favorite downtown haunt. Twenty bars and restaurants… Read More »Events: Farm To Glass
News: Eat Local Week, Tuesday Farmer’s Market, Faustina
Eat Local Week – If you’re headed to a farmer’s market this Sunday, you might want to shop with an eye on the Eat Local… Read More »News: Eat Local Week, Tuesday Farmer’s Market, Faustina
Weekend wine inspiration
If you’re anything like me, navigating the wine store selection can often be a tiring task – just put something drinkable in my hand and… Read More »Weekend wine inspiration
Events: Avenues Bistro, SLC POP
Avenues Bistro On 3rd – The next date to mark in your diary should be this coming Monday – August 24th. One of the city’s… Read More »Events: Avenues Bistro, SLC POP
Events: Even Stevens, BTG, The Great Chilli Escape
Even Stevens Sandwiches – Tomorrow (Saturday, 15th) sees the 42nd stop on the BLgT 50 state country wide tour. So what exactly is BLgT?… Read More »Events: Even Stevens, BTG, The Great Chilli Escape
Restaurant Review Roundup – August 2015
Blogs, podcasters, vloggers – you name it – we’ve got the last month’s worth of restaurant review coverage from locals all neatly bundled up and… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – August 2015
Events: Current, Pago, Franck’s, Alamexo, Silver Fork
Pago – 9th and 9th’s farm to table pioneer is back this Sunday, with their yearly rose advocacy dinner. The fixed-price menu is priced $45… Read More »Events: Current, Pago, Franck’s, Alamexo, Silver Fork
Events: BTG, Finca, Pioneer Day, Wasatch Art Soiree
BTG Wine Bar * – Next Wednesday, one of SLC’s finest is offering a wine dinner with a twist. BTG’s Sommelier Selections Wine Dinner on… Read More »Events: BTG, Finca, Pioneer Day, Wasatch Art Soiree
News: New restaurants around SLC – July 2015
What’s more impressive than a double rainbow? More exciting than finding that unexpected $20 bill in your back pocket? Even better than waking up dreading… Read More »News: New restaurants around SLC – July 2015
Events: Taste Of The Wasatch 2015
There’s just a under a month remaining until one of my favorite dining events of the summer, heck, the year. Taste Of The Wasatch 2015… Read More »Events: Taste Of The Wasatch 2015
Events: Oasis Cafe, Eat Drink SLC, Under Current
Oasis Cafe * – Wondering who might be open during July’s two big holidays – look no further than the tranquil (see: someone else dealing… Read More »Events: Oasis Cafe, Eat Drink SLC, Under Current
Showcase: The Annex By Epic
If you don’t follow Gastronomic SLC on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram you might not have seen our very first featured showcase. If that’s the case… Read More »Showcase: The Annex By Epic
Restaurant Review Roundup – June 2015
A quiet month in restaurant reviews for sure. Given that Utah is now a twin city with the surface of the sun, I can only… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – June 2015
Events: Eat Drink SLC, Pork & Cork, Outstanding In The Field
Eat Drink SLC * – Hopefully you carved out Thursday, July 9th in your diary as we previously recommended. If you did, you’ll be excited… Read More »Events: Eat Drink SLC, Pork & Cork, Outstanding In The Field
Events: The Art Of Catering 2015, Avenues Proper, Zest, Franck’s, Faustina
The Art Of Catering 2015 * – Salt Lake City cooks, caterers, chefs, or even culinary-wannabees looking to up their game – get your diaries… Read More »Events: The Art Of Catering 2015, Avenues Proper, Zest, Franck’s, Faustina