Ruth’s Chris steakhouse $100 giveaway
This evening sees the opening of the popular Ruth’s Chris steakhouse in downtown SLC, bringing back the the ‘sizzle’ to Salt Lake City. That sizzle… Read More »Ruth’s Chris steakhouse $100 giveaway
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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Living Traditions Festival
The always enjoyable Living Traditions Festival returns this Friday for its 25th incarnation. This yearly event held on the Salt Lake City & County Building… Read More »Living Traditions Festival
Ruth’s Chris returns to downtown SLC
The popular chain steakhouse Ruth’s Chris is set to open it’s doors to the public on May 17th. We dined once at the previous location… Read More »Ruth’s Chris returns to downtown SLC
Gastronomic Salt Lake City facelift
As Gastronomic Salt Lake City is now roughly two and half years old we thought it was time for a bit of spring cleaning. As… Read More »Gastronomic Salt Lake City facelift
Meet the makers and Trimbach wine dinner
Two more events to add to your calendar this month are Meet The Makers @ Log Haven and a Trimbach Family Wine Dinner at Franck’s.… Read More »Meet the makers and Trimbach wine dinner
Restaurant review round-up 05/06/10
Featured post. A new aspect for the round-up is our featured post. Each round-up we will pick our favourite post; the featured post will be… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 05/06/10
Cinco De Mayo
Still at a loose end for Cinco De Mayo? Then what about Frida Bistro’s tequila tasting dinner? Rather than the more formulaic wine pairing affair,… Read More »Cinco De Mayo
Dining events in May
Check out our dining event calendar for upcoming special events in May. The most noteworthy happening during May is the yearly ‘Dining Diversity’ event. This… Read More »Dining events in May
The Copper Onion restaurant review
One of SLC’s hottest new spots is The Copper Onion. Popular with local critics and diners alike (check out the nightly crowds!). New American, seasonal, local and housemade are phrases one hears thrown about left, right and center these days, but with The Copper Onion they might actually be more than just marketing hype. Read on to find out our full take on this new restaurant.
Mother’s Day @ Sundance
With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, you might want to consider Sundance. What better way to celebrate a special occasion than a scenic break in the… Read More »Mother’s Day @ Sundance
SLC dining calendar
Just a quick mention for our new work in progress, the SLC dining calendar. The aesthetics are not quite there yet, but we hope to… Read More »SLC dining calendar
Restaurant review round-up 04/17/10
Over 20 of the latest restaurant reviews from local critics and the blogosphere: The Copper Onion (What Danny Eats), Pho Green Papaya (SLC Examiner), Pagoda… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 04/17/10
Spring Dumpling Festival
The Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful is presently celebrating its yearly Spring Dumpling Festival. The event runs through till April 22nd. The Dumpling Festival showcases house… Read More »Spring Dumpling Festival
Spring 2010 Dine-o-round
The always popular ‘dine-o-round’ returns to downtown Salt Lake City next week. Over 35 downtown restaurants will be participating in this event which sees bargain… Read More »Spring 2010 Dine-o-round
Chow Truck review
Chow Haute Asian Cuisine or the Chow Truck by another name. Please welcome Salt Lake City’s answer to our West Coast neighbours popular high end food carts. Find out what we thought of this newcomer to SLC.
Market Street gift card giveaway
In celebration of their halibut festival, our good friends at Market Street restaurants have given us a $50 gift card to give away to one… Read More »Market Street gift card giveaway
Restaurant review round-up 03/24/10
Over 35 more restaurant reviews for the Salt Lake City area: Arella Pizzeria (Gastronomicide), Chow Truck (Gastronomicide), Pazzo Vita (The Chin Wag), The Paris (Salt… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 03/24/10
Elizabeth Bakery and Tea Shop
I was sad to receive an email regarding the closure of Elizabeth Bakery this week. No longer will I be able to get a “sausage… Read More »Elizabeth Bakery and Tea Shop
Frida Bistro restaurant review
South American flavours, a great matching wine selection and a finer dining ambiance, a killer combination surely? Frida Bistro has been the talk of the town lately, read on to find out how we found this unique new restaurant.
Viader wine pairing dinner
Next Tuesday sees the Sundance’s Tree Room host a Viader Vineyards wine pairing dinner. The dinner is in celebration of the resorts ongoing ‘wine as… Read More »Viader wine pairing dinner