News: New restaurants around SLC
Wow, seems like only a few seconds since our last new restaurants around SLC roundup. Let us know if we’ve missed any other interesting new… Read More »News: New restaurants around SLC
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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Thanksgiving Day Dining Options 2014 In SLC
It’s that time of the year. The turkey won’t cook itself (I think there’s an app coming out next year though) and your family won’t… Read More »Thanksgiving Day Dining Options 2014 In SLC
News: Shop Local, Oasis, Frida Bistro, Zest
Local First Utah – November 29th is Small Business Saturday, a promo campaign started by American Express in 2010. Note: If you have an American… Read More »News: Shop Local, Oasis, Frida Bistro, Zest
Events: Snowbasin, Franck’s, Bambara
Snowbasin – On November 14th at 6 p.m. head to Snowbasin for a Bulleit Bourbon whiskey dinner featuring hors d’oeuvres and a four-course dinner paired… Read More »Events: Snowbasin, Franck’s, Bambara
Dining Deals November 2014
A rundown of the best dining deals, coupons, codes and special offers available right now. If we’re missing any specific deals or sites in our… Read More »Dining Deals November 2014
News: Bambara, Grand America
Bambara * – With the onset of winter and the upcoming opening of Utah’s ski resorts, Executive Chef Nathan Powers of Bambara, has created a… Read More »News: Bambara, Grand America
Events: Pago, Caputo’s Chocolate Festival
Pago * – If like many you’re gripped by “Seasonal Pumpkin Fever”, you might want to check out Pago’s annual Pumpkin Tasting Menu that launches… Read More »Events: Pago, Caputo’s Chocolate Festival
Restaurant Review Roundup – October 2014
Week already dragging you down? Not to worry, check out these 20+ restaurant reviews from local bloggers in the October 2014 roundup – and start… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – October 2014
Events: Ruth Lewandowksi Wines, Meditrina, Alamexo
Meditrina – Winemaker Rick Longoria of Longoria Winery joins small-plates specialist Meditrina for an evening of four courses and four beautiful wines on Thursday, October… Read More »Events: Ruth Lewandowksi Wines, Meditrina, Alamexo
On the matter of anonymity
Of late, I seem to have been embroiled in more than one debate about anonymity and the life of a restaurant critic. Rather than… Read More »On the matter of anonymity
News: New Restaurants, Oasis Cafe, Merryvale Vineyards
New restaurants – Quicker than you can say ‘are those shishito peppers on your menu or are you just pleased to see me’ and its… Read More »News: New Restaurants, Oasis Cafe, Merryvale Vineyards
Events: Faustina, Park City Dine Around, GF Expo
Faustina * – The chic downtown SLC eatery will reprise their ever popular fall beer dinner with Epic Brewing on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7:00… Read More »Events: Faustina, Park City Dine Around, GF Expo
Events: SALO, Farm To Glass, Frida Bistro
The SALO Project – SALO, the moveable Filpino pop-up dinner visiting all 50 US states, hits SLC this Sunday (September 28th). The intimate gathering (Salu-salo… Read More »Events: SALO, Farm To Glass, Frida Bistro
News: Red Rock, Mountain Specials, Mandarin, Eva’s Bakery
Red Rock Brewing – As their 20th anniversary looms, Red Rock Brewing Company has introduced a new brew to their already tasty lineup – Fröhlich… Read More »News: Red Rock, Mountain Specials, Mandarin, Eva’s Bakery
Events: Willamette Valley Vineyards, Grand America, Winos For Rhinos, Celebrate The Bounty
Join Cucina Deli on Sunday October 5th, 6 p.m. as they celebrate not only fall but the wines of Willamette Valley Vineyards. This very special… Read More »Events: Willamette Valley Vineyards, Grand America, Winos For Rhinos, Celebrate The Bounty
Restaurant Review Roundup – September 2014
More than fifteen restaurant reviews comprise September’s restaurant review round up. Spitz continues to make waves and buzz among local writers – see Heartbeat Nosh… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – September 2014
Event: Finca Spanish Winemaker Dinner
I’ve said it again and again and I’m going to bore you on the same point yet again – the team behind Finca and Pago… Read More »Event: Finca Spanish Winemaker Dinner
News: Oasis Cafe, Yelp Trends, Vinto, Park City Culinary Institute
If you’ve stopped by Oasis Cafe* for dinner lately, you’ve probably spied a slight menu shake up – Chef de Cuisine Efren Benitez has a… Read More »News: Oasis Cafe, Yelp Trends, Vinto, Park City Culinary Institute
Event: Feast Of The Five Senses 2014
If you haven’t already, be sure to pencil September 21st in your dining diary. That’s the date for this years Feast Of The Five Senses… Read More »Event: Feast Of The Five Senses 2014
Events: Ransom, Slow Food, Oktoberfest
Ransom Wine And Spirits There are still seats available for the Finca Ransom Wine And Spirits Dinner we already wrote about last week. If you… Read More »Events: Ransom, Slow Food, Oktoberfest