News: Log Haven, La Bonne Vie, High West
There’s a reason we select our local partners so carefully – they’re the best at what they do. Take Log Haven, one of SLC’s… Read More »News: Log Haven, La Bonne Vie, High West
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 Closures Summer 2014
For all the new restaurants we’re lucky to see opening around the valley, the past few weeks has seen a number of high profile closures.… Read More »Restaurant Closures Summer 2014
Events: Taste Of The Wasatch, Beehive Distilling, Avenues Proper
Taste Of The Wasatch A quick reminder that there are still just a few tickets left for this Sunday’s Taste Of The Wasatch (Sunday, August… Read More »Events: Taste Of The Wasatch, Beehive Distilling, Avenues Proper
Taste Of The Wasatch 2014
Over 50 of Utah’s top chefs, restaurants and bakers will gather on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Solitude Mountain Resort from 11:30a.m.(for VIPs), 12 noon… Read More »Taste Of The Wasatch 2014
Restaurant Review Roundup – July 2014
It looks like June was a tasty month, a very tasty month indeed. In this edition of the round-up check out more than 30… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – July 2014
News: Summer mountain dining news
The polls for the Park City Area Restaurant Association annual Summer Cocktail Contest are now open. All month long, drink enthusiasts will be able to… Read More »News: Summer mountain dining news
Events: Pago, Food And Wine Classic, Franck’s
Pago Bastille Day Dinner Celebrate Bastille Day this Monday, July 14th with Pago. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6.30… Read More »Events: Pago, Food And Wine Classic, Franck’s
News: Meanwhile, in beer news
With a quarter century nearly on the clock, Squatters Craft Beers last week announced a raft of updates. In addition to a brand new refresh… Read More »News: Meanwhile, in beer news
Events: Pig And Pinot, Wicked Cocktails, Epic
Pig And Pinot Pig, Pinot and… Adam in the Garden. No, not that Adam. The Adam here is Adam Campbell, Winemaker of Elk Cove Vineyards.… Read More »Events: Pig And Pinot, Wicked Cocktails, Epic
News: Beehive Distiling, Mandarin, July 4th
Beehive Distilling Beehive Distilling, Utah’s only gin distillery, has released the first gin to be legally made in the state in over 140 years. Jack… Read More »News: Beehive Distiling, Mandarin, July 4th
Events: June and July 2014 dining events
Faustina * Faustina in downtown Salt Lake is hosting their first beer dinner of 2014 with EPIC Brewing Co. on Thursday, June 26 at 7:30… Read More »Events: June and July 2014 dining events
Restaurant Review Roundup – June 2014
Got the Monday blues? Check out the following two dozen restaurant reviews from local bloggers and find somewhere fun and flavorful to eat somewhere this… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – June 2014
Snowbird, Finca, Francks
Snowbird Annual Brewfest On June 14th and 15th head up to Snowbird for the 6th Annual Snowbird Brewfest. Held on the Plaza Deck at… Read More »Snowbird, Finca, Francks
Cucina Vanina, Riverhorse On Main, Pink Party
Cucina Vanina Join Epic Brewing at Cucina Vanina on June 1st for a very special Cibo e Birra (Food and Beer) event. Enjoy a delicious… Read More »Cucina Vanina, Riverhorse On Main, Pink Party
Meditrina, Cena Ristorante, Bambara
Meditrina Beginning in June, popular small plates eatery Meditrina will begin offering a fabulous ‘Endless Tapas Tuesdays’ menu. The entire menu of small plates will… Read More »Meditrina, Cena Ristorante, Bambara
Food Truck Rally, URA Awards, Stroll Of Park City
Tomorrow, Draper welcomes a new Whole Foods to the neighborhood. Most notably, the 35,000 square foot store will be the first Whole Foods to… Read More »Food Truck Rally, URA Awards, Stroll Of Park City
Tieton Cider Works, Log Haven, Epic
Tieton Cider Works The moment I’ve been waiting for, craft cider joins the ranks of craft beer! Tieton Cider Works, a Washington State craft cidery,… Read More »Tieton Cider Works, Log Haven, Epic
Shades Of Pale, Food And Wine Classic, Caffe Niche
This week, Shades of Pale Brewing Co announced their imminent move from Park City to South Salt Lake, at least for the time being anyway.… Read More »Shades Of Pale, Food And Wine Classic, Caffe Niche
Caymus Vineyards 40th Anniversary
In 1971 Charles F. (Charlie) Wagner and his wife Lorna Belle Glos Wagner asked their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner, if he would be interested… Read More »Caymus Vineyards 40th Anniversary
Oasis Cafe, Craft Beer, Log Haven, Faustina
Oasis Cafe * Now that the sun is out and gardens are sprouting, it also means the onset of “swimsuit” season. Oasis Cafe is offering… Read More »Oasis Cafe, Craft Beer, Log Haven, Faustina