Events: Finca, Sparkling Wines, Meditrina
Finca – Head to Finca this Friday, December 4th and take a breather from the holiday chaos. Scott Evans welcomes Kent Fortner (Road 31, Tricycle… Read More »Events: Finca, Sparkling Wines, Meditrina
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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Restaurant Review Roundup – November 2015
Any day now you’ll be eating over cooked turkey, bags and bags of sugar, bemoaning the resulting tryptophanic coma and probably, having an argument with… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – November 2015
News: Even Stevens, Bambara, High West
Small Business Saturday – Like exercise and not reading Facebook comments – we all know shopping locally makes sense. Advocate organization Local First Utah puts… Read More »News: Even Stevens, Bambara, High West
Thanksgiving day dining in Salt Lake 2015
It’s T-minus 10 days to T-Day. If that just started a frenzied panic in your mind about gathering recipes, ingredients and squabbling relatives, don’t fret;… Read More »Thanksgiving day dining in Salt Lake 2015
Drink News: Vida Tequila, Crowler, Ruth Lewandowski
Vida Tequila * – Inspiration is like finding free street parking in downtown SLC on your first pass: elusive and fleeting. When it comes to… Read More »Drink News: Vida Tequila, Crowler, Ruth Lewandowski
Events: Kyoto, Silver Fork Lodge, Goldener Hirsch
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant* – With several months of settling in time now under her belt, chef Peggi Ince-Whiting is hosting the first ever Sake Dinner… Read More »Events: Kyoto, Silver Fork Lodge, Goldener Hirsch
Weekend wines – new to the state
Looking for something new and interesting to grace your glass this weekend? Our local partners in the wine business, Vine Lore, have these three wines… Read More »Weekend wines – new to the state
Dining out: Caffe Niche
Never content to rest on their laurels, The LaSalle Restaurant Group (Oasis, Faustina, Current, Kyoto etc.) continues to evolve at a fair ol’ clip. Caffe… Read More »Dining out: Caffe Niche
News: Even Stevens, Chocolate Festival, BTG Wine Bar
Even Stevens Sandwiches – As big a fan as I am of ethical corporate policy – the foodie in me always beats (up) my inner… Read More »News: Even Stevens, Chocolate Festival, BTG Wine Bar
News: Log haven, Oasis Cafe, Current Fish & Oyster
Log Haven – How would you celebrate 21 years of a very special relationship? If you’re the folks at Log Haven, one of SLC’s most… Read More »News: Log haven, Oasis Cafe, Current Fish & Oyster
Dining out: Porch
To the best of my knowledge, Porch might be the farthest South and West you can go in the SL valley – and still get… Read More »Dining out: Porch
Events and news: Celebrate the bounty, Culinary Crafts pop-up, Park City
Celebrate The Bounty – There’s just one week left to secure your tickets for the yearly fundraiser in support of all things local. Tickets… Read More »Events and news: Celebrate the bounty, Culinary Crafts pop-up, Park City
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
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