Best SLC dining 2013
Run for the hills. No its not the zombie apocalypse we’ve all been prepping for – it’s worse, it’s awards season time. A deadly cross… Read More »Best SLC dining 2013
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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The Annex By Epic, Pulp, 13 Percent
Annex Ales The Annex by Epic Brewing recently announced the installation of their brand new J.V. Northwest brew house setup. The seven barrel, 217 gallon,… Read More »The Annex By Epic, Pulp, 13 Percent
Restaurant Review Roundup – January 2014
Ahh, the new year. The heady aroma of resolutions and best intentions, half of which are no doubt bold proclamations about exercise. I’m allowed to… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – January 2014
New Years Eve in SLC 2014
Should you still be at a loose end for new years eve in SLC 2014, don’t fret, there are plenty of delicious options on hand.… Read More »New Years Eve in SLC 2014
In defense of food bloggers
It’s rare I hear someone speak in defense of food bloggers. We’re seen by many as a bunch of good for nothing, nefarious freeloaders. Every… Read More »In defense of food bloggers
On The Road: Bacchanal Buffet Review
Let me be clear, I don’t like buffets. In the grand scheme of the universe, they lie somewhere roughly between wasps and stubbing my toe… Read More »On The Road: Bacchanal Buffet Review
SLC Christmas Gifts
Caputo’s Market And Deli One of the first stops on my Christmas shopping list every year is Caputo’s. While I can’t eat pate and salami… Read More »SLC Christmas Gifts
Les Madeleines Holiday Cheer Gift Basket giveaway
To celebrate the holiday season Les Madeleines have kindly given us an eye popping gift basket to give away to one very lucky reader. And… Read More »Les Madeleines Holiday Cheer Gift Basket giveaway
Restaurant Review Roundup – December 2013
It’s definitely too cold out there to go and investigate the dining scene in person. Instead, rely on these 20+ restaurant reviews from local bloggers,… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – December 2013
Upcoming Dinners, Gather, Bambara
Upcoming Dinners If you’re dreading the holiday season and the inevitable know it alls who want to preach how to cook the perfect turkey –… Read More »Upcoming Dinners, Gather, Bambara
SLC chef changes
The last few days and weeks has seen a merry go round of SLC chefs at local restaurants. So much so, here’s a quick recap… Read More »SLC chef changes
Drink of the moment: Thanksgiving Wine
Thanksgiving dinner can be a stressful event; sifting through recipes to wow guests, puzzling over place sittings that don’t lead to world war three and… Read More »Drink of the moment: Thanksgiving Wine
Thanksgiving Dining 2013 In SLC
See here for 2015 Thanksgiving dining options in Salt Lake City. See here, for Thanksgiving dining in SLC 2014 – perhaps the most delicious year… Read More »Thanksgiving Dining 2013 In SLC
Restaurant Review Roundup – November 2013
This month we feature 20 restaurant reviews in the roundup. Generating the most buzz is Alamexo – the latest restaurant from the talented team behind… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – November 2013
An SLC beer dinner and brunch not to miss
Faustina Autumn “Brewmaster’s” Brunch On November 16th Faustina in downtown Salt Lake is hosting a special “Brewmaster’s Brunch” with EPIC Brewing Co. starting at 1… Read More »An SLC beer dinner and brunch not to miss
Trio of events
Join premier local chefs for the 2nd Annual Caputo’s Chocolate Festival. Ritual’s 4 single origin chocolate bars skyrocketed Ritual to the top of the fine… Read More »Trio of events
Day Of The Dead At Rico
Did you know 1 in 6 Utahns are at risk of missing at least one meal per day – not to mention 1 in… Read More »Day Of The Dead At Rico
Restaurant Review Roundup – October 2013
25+ restaurant reviews in this months restaurant review roundup. If you cant’t find something deliciousness amongst this bunch, you probably don’t like food. Featured image… Read More »Restaurant Review Roundup – October 2013
Alamexo, Oasis Cafe, Pago
Fans of ZY might want to note the restaurant is no more. Well, sort of. Today the sign on the restaurant changes, signalling the revamp… Read More »Alamexo, Oasis Cafe, Pago
Oh Mai and Indochine – two great SLC Vietnamese restaurants
Oh Mai If I had an egg roll or sushi roll for every time some faux-foodie told me a restaurant was fusion cuisine – I’d… Read More »Oh Mai and Indochine – two great SLC Vietnamese restaurants