News around the valley
Taco Of The Month from Chow Truck The Chow Truck continues its ‘Taco Of The Month’ adventure with chef Ryan Lowder’s (The Copper Onion) creation… Read More »News around the valley
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 review round-up 04/03/11
Featured review: Who knew Pizza was such a hot topic? The featured post in this edition of the round-up goes to the City Weekly’s overview… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 04/03/11
Salt Lake Magazine 2011 dining awards
Its that time of year again, yep, award season. Salt Lake magazine presented its 12th Annual Dining Awards to Utah restaurants this Tuesday evening. The… Read More »Salt Lake Magazine 2011 dining awards
Restaurant review round-up 02/04/11
Featured review: This editions selected review is SLCtaco’s engaging review of Taqueria Lupitas. It’s been a tad longer than normal since our last round-up (the… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 02/04/11
News around town
Cooking and food tasting classes Is one of your new year resolutions to pick up a new skill, perhaps something in the kitchen? Caputo’s Market… Read More »News around town
Sushi Groove restaurant review
Evening dinner review Okay okay, I know what you might be thinking. Yet another new sushi restaurant in Salt Lake City? Is it possible to… Read More »Sushi Groove restaurant review
Congratulations SLC!
Just a quick update. You may recall a recent article where we called upon our readers to help SLC win $1 million to fight hunger… Read More »Congratulations SLC!
Quick mouse click to help SLC win a million to fight hunger
Thanks to a reader of the site this week for tipping me off about Walmart’s fighting hunger competition. The competition is set to award $1.5… Read More »Quick mouse click to help SLC win a million to fight hunger
Taste Of India restaurant review
Evening dinner review I don’t get to the Layton area nearly often enough, in fact, I can probably count the number of times I’ve been… Read More »Taste Of India restaurant review
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
Restaurant review round-up 12/14/10
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
Openings and updates
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
Caputo’s Market and Deli
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
News around town
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
Review round up – 10/22/10
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
Layla Grill and Mezze restaurant review
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
Restaurant news around the valley
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
Downtown Dine O’ Round is back
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
Sampling SLC: margaritas
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
Review round-up 09/18/10
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