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
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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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
Communal dinner club
On Tuesday, March 9th, Communal Restaurant will host its inaugural Dinner Club, bringing an idea to downtown Provo that will celebrate both art and food… Read More »Communal dinner club
Restaurant review round-up 03/05/10
Over 30 restaurant reviews for Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. Read on to find out what local bloggers and media have been saying about food around SLC in the last 30 days.
Red Iguna 3
Next week (Tuesday March 3rd to be precise) see’s the third iteration of the supremely popular Red Iguana. Hot on the heels of Red Iguana… Read More »Red Iguna 3
Sundance: great views, great food, great wine
Only 60 minutes away from SLC lies a completely different world of fine dining and fine views. Check out our recent experience of the Sundance resort, and their excellent chefs.
Frida Bistro’s new dining group
Frida’s Lover’s is a new dining group for people looking to sample the cuisine and wines of South America in style, without breaking the bank.… Read More »Frida Bistro’s new dining group
Salt Lake Chef’s Tapas Showdown
On the 4th of March you might want to head on down to the Viking Cooking School. Wild Grape’s Phelix Gardner, Meditrina’s Jen Gilroy and… Read More »Salt Lake Chef’s Tapas Showdown
$50 gift card giveaway for Caputo’s By Night
Tipica is no more, but Caputo’s By Night flies the flag for dinner service at Caputo’s Market and Deli. Find out more, plus enter our competition to win a $50 gift card to the restaurant.
The Kathmandu Restaurant review
Most people know at least one or two Indian dishes these days, but Nepalese is still a relative rarity. We check out the new Kathmandu restaurant on highland drive that specialises in both Indian and Nepalese. Read on to find out how we found the restaurant.
Oasis Cafe restaurant review
Our latest review is of Brunch at Oasis Cafe in downtown SLC. Brunch is quite the rarity for us, read on to find out how are experience was.
Frida Bistro
Popular new restaurant Frida Bistro is set to open it’s doors for dinner tomorrow evening (Feb 6th). As reported previously, this new upscale Mexican eatery… Read More »Frida Bistro
Restaurant review round-up 02/03/10
Latest restaurant reviews in the Salt Lake City area from local press and bloggers. This month sees high praise for both The Copper Onion and Communal
Bay Leaf Cafe restaurant review
Downtown SLC has never been as happening in years. We check out the Bay Leaf Cafe, one of many new eateries springing up in the quickly changing downtown landscape.
Market Street $50 gift card giveaway
Enter our latest competition for the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Market Street group of restaurants.
Restaurant happenings 01/14/10
A raft of new eateries are set to open their doors including: Frida Bistro, Kathmandu, Masala Indian Grill and The Copper Onion. In other news, a sad closure for the dining scene in SLC.
Naked Fish Japanese Bistro restaurant
Naked Fish Japanese Bistro steps into the space occupied by Mikado. With so many Japanese restaurants in SLC, does Naked Fish have what it takes to stand out in the crowd? Read on to find out.
Restaurant review round-up 01/07/10
After a great relaxing holiday hiatus we are now back to normality. For starters here are 29 restaurant reviews for your reading pleasure: Vinto (City… Read More »Restaurant review round-up 01/07/10
Don’t forget about our forum
Remember that Gastronomic Salt Lake City has a fun and active forum to discuss all things restaurant related in SLC. In the last few weeks… Read More »Don’t forget about our forum