First look: Escala Provisions Company
With the ski season practically upon us, diner’s hungry from a day on the slopes might want to look a little further afield than Park… Read More »First look: Escala Provisions Company
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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Tillamook Yogurt
If you hadn’t already seen the banner at the top of our website – for the months of November and December our site is being… Read More »Tillamook Yogurt
Bambara rings in the holidays in style
Bambara will be ringing in the holidays this year with special hours, offerings and live jazz music. Executive Chef Nathan Powers’ new winter menu will… Read More »Bambara rings in the holidays in style
Review round up – 12/13/12
Check out what other bloggers are writing about around Utah right now: tortilla.bar http://saltlakenectarandambrosia.com/?p=17 Chow Truck http://ireviewsomething.com/2012/12/04/banh-mi-in-slc-chow-truck/ Decadence Cafe http://utahmunchies.blogspot.com/2012/12/decadence-cafe.html Thai Lotus http://hometownslop.blogspot.com/2012/12/thai-lotus-beach-resort-in-salt-lake.html Banana Leaf… Read More »Review round up – 12/13/12
Faustina and Oasis holiday specials
Faustina’s Festive Holiday Feasts Faustina’s executive chef, Billy Sotelo has been busy working his magic for the upcoming holiday feasts. On Christmas Eve, Faustina will… Read More »Faustina and Oasis holiday specials
Christmas Dinner by Cuisine Unlimited
As families gather to share good cheer, it’s all about making it festive, making it special, and making it fun. Cuisine Unlimited will prepare an… Read More »Christmas Dinner by Cuisine Unlimited
Curbside Service at Oasis Cafe
Feeding the family responsibly during the frantic holiday rush can be a challenge. It’s one Oasis Café wants to help solve. Hungry shoppers can take… Read More »Curbside Service at Oasis Cafe
Gourmet tacos come to Orem
Tortilla Bar Grand Opening In a similar vein to one of SLC’s newest restaurants, Taqueria 27 – Orem recently welcomed tortilla.bar to its midst. The… Read More »Gourmet tacos come to Orem
First look: Frida Bistro Brunch
Truth be told, its been some time since my last visit to Frida Bistro. Perhaps too long. On that last visit, an evening affair with… Read More »First look: Frida Bistro Brunch
Bambara “Snowstorm” specials benefit UAC
With the onset of winter and the opening of Utah’s ski resorts, Executive Chef Nathan Powers of Bambara, has created a “Snowstorm” lunch special to… Read More »Bambara “Snowstorm” specials benefit UAC
Kickstarter success and caviar
SLC Pop goes full time Congratulations to SLC Pop on their recent successful Kickstarter campaign. With the funds raised, SLC Pop now has a permanent… Read More »Kickstarter success and caviar
Review round up – 11/29/12
Taco’s aplenty in this edition of the round-up with a smattering of other cuisines for good measure. Plus a couple of other new local blogs… Read More »Review round up – 11/29/12
Tequila Dinner, Red Maple, Frida Brunch
Z’Tejas Annual Tequila Dinner Z’Tejas is hosting its annual Tequila Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. The menu will feature the following: For… Read More »Tequila Dinner, Red Maple, Frida Brunch
$70 Creminelli Fine Meats giveaway
We’re as pleased as punch to be working with Creminelli Fine Meats on our latest giveaway. One lucky winner will be able to fill their… Read More »$70 Creminelli Fine Meats giveaway
Fight homelessness with Frida Bistro
Frida Bistro Supports The Road Home During the month of December 2012, Frida Bistro and Pastry Chef, Peter Korth, will donate $1 from every dessert… Read More »Fight homelessness with Frida Bistro
Review round up 11/21/12
Long time readers might note the absence of the erstwhile ‘review round up’ segment of the site. In the round-up we summaried what other local… Read More »Review round up 11/21/12
Airport eateries and Holiday Gifts
If you’re anything like me, the acronyms LAX, ORD, LHR or JFK fill you with a certain type of special dread. If that’s the case… Read More »Airport eateries and Holiday Gifts
Events recap: Caputo’s and Finca
Caputo’s First Chocoloate festival A truly stellar lineup of chef’s came out to work their magic at Caputo’s first annual fine chocolate festival (October 25th).… Read More »Events recap: Caputo’s and Finca
News around SLC 11/14/12
Hotel Monaco AIDS Benefit To help raise funds to support the Utah AIDS Foundation mission to empower those living with HIV/AIDS. Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Salt… Read More »News around SLC 11/14/12
Take the stress out of Thanksgiving dinner
Faustina Gives Thanks Again Faustina in downtown Salt Lake will serve Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 22, from 3p.m. – 8 p.m. The cost for the… Read More »Take the stress out of Thanksgiving dinner