News with a seasonal twist
J&G Grill over the holidays Maybe the thought of cooking a traditional holiday dinner this year fills you with dread, or maybe you just want… Read More »News with a seasonal twist
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.
J&G Grill over the holidays Maybe the thought of cooking a traditional holiday dinner this year fills you with dread, or maybe you just want… Read More »News with a seasonal twist
Featured post: As a way of drawing attention to a new blog, SamAntic’s review of Communal’s breakfast service is this months featured post. Indeed it… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 12/14/10
Dojo Asian Inspired Cuisine and Lounge No word on specific menu items yet, but the Tribune recently reported on Dojo, a new Asian-themed restaurant and… Read More »Openings and updates
When I was recently invited to drop by Caputo’s Market and Deli in the 15th and 15th neighborhood, I was initially expecting to write up… Read More »Caputo’s Market and Deli
Caputo’s Locavore Market Got some free time and looking for a foodie excursion this Saturday (10/30/10)? You might want to consider stopping by Caputo’s Locavore… Read More »News around town
Featured post: Quirky food items and some great pictures combine, giving this months featured post to Ryan Kendrick’s enjoyable review of Magna’s Kiwi Bakery. Ok,… Read More »Review round up – 10/22/10
Evening dinner review Dining diversity is a funny thing. Salt Lake City is blessed with sushi joints as far as the eye can see. If… Read More »Layla Grill and Mezze restaurant review
Zucca Trattoria Market & Deli Brings a Taste of Italy to Northern Utah Zucca Trattoria has now opened the Zucca Market & Deli. Located inside… Read More »Restaurant news around the valley
Still looking for somewhere to eat this weekend? Right now the downtown dine o’ round is in full swing, and will be until October 2nd.… Read More »Downtown Dine O’ Round is back
Tres Hombres 3298 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, 84106 (801) 466-0054 Sweetness Factor: Over the top Size: Big Price: Slightly pricey Tres Hombres has… Read More »Sampling SLC: margaritas
Featured post: September’s featured post goes to SLC Food Advocate’s exclusive scoop on the delightful looking LAYLA restaurant. I love it when a review catches… Read More »Review round-up 09/18/10
Evening delivery review Imagine the scene: you’re hungry, there’s nothing in the fridge, the cupboards are completely bare and there’s not even a of sign… Read More »Salt Lake City waiter review
If you are heading on down to SLC’s farmer’s market this weekend, you are in for a special treat. As part of Toyota’s farm to… Read More »Farm to table tour @ farmer’s market
Should you be a fan of all thing Utahn and brewing, be sure to keep the 11th of September free in your diary next month.… Read More »2010 City Weekly Beerfest
Once again, we have the pleasure to offer a great prize from our friends over at Market Street restaurants. We have a $50 gift certificate… Read More »$50 at Market Street’s fresh salmon celebration
Pipa: Asian Tapas + Sake Bar New to the West side area of downtown comes Pipa (pronounced pee-pah) which bills itself as “sake cocktails and… Read More »New openings
Featured post: Kudos to Ted Scheffler of the City Weekly for covering the most excellent Tasty Thai recently. While Ted doesn’t find the dining space… Read More »Review round-up 31/07/10
The latest development from upscale Mexican eatery Frida Bistro, is the opening of their new patio dining area. Now you can enjoy your Chile en… Read More »Frida Bisto Patio Party
Featured review: A review of The Metropolitan by ‘A Couple Of Foodies’ is our featured review in this edition of the review round-up. An in… Read More »Restaurant review round-up
A couple of exceptionally busy weeks has slowed the pace of the site a tad. My inbox has started to overflow with upcoming events here… Read More »For your calendar