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Before we begin, go ahead and hit that bookmark button in your browser. As ever, the following list will grow on substantially over the coming week or two. As and when restaurants post their T-Day deals and specials, I’ll be updating the following collection on a daily basis. Check back often. As a reminder, we’ve … Read more
Turkey day is right around the corner folks, and this year, well I think this year is gonna be a busy one. Expect tables to book out quickly, shelves to get cleared out double quick. Remember those turkeys I told you to get your paws on last week? Beltex moved around 200 of the birds … Read more
Who doesn’t eat turkey on Thanksgiving?The turkey duh, cos he’s always stuffed! 2021 UPDATE – looking for where to eat in 2021. Check out the 2021 edition of our Turkey day roundup here. That ones free, you’re welcome. If you decide to cook the big dinner at home this year though – you’re gonna need … Read more
Update: Thanksgiving 2019 For 2019 dining options see this post here. Original 2018 post Turkey day is almost upon us once again. As ever, if the thought of cooking up a storm in the kitchen sends shivers down your spine – we’ve got the perfect solution – have someone else do the hard work. The … Read more
Feel free to insert your own cliche about “treating mom to something special this year”; instead look at it as a way – you’re going to get a great meal too – so plan accordingly. Here are some of the best options around town for this years Mother’s Day. Check back soon for more as … Read more
Savor The Summit is back for 2018, and with it, a spectacular start to the Summer food and wine season proper. For my money, there couldn’t be a better way to welcome in the warmer weather – each year Savor The Summit is a wonderful event to experience. Great food and stellar drinks enjoyed in … Read more
Alamexo Cantina Newly opened sister restaurant to downtown’s Alamexo, Alamexo Cantina in the 9th and 9th area is acting upon customer demand by bringing up some “must-have” menu items from the downtown location and creating some all-new dishes for both lunch and dinner, which are now offered as separate menus. Lunch is served from 11 … Read more
Porch – Join Daybreak’s finest and special guest/wine importer Brad Jensen for an early Valentines celebration. Porch is offering a self styled “seductive & sexy menu” and all before the baying-crowds of the 14th too. The decadent pairing dinner on Thursday, February 8th starts at 7 p.m. and costs just $45 for the four course … Read more
2018 Update: Be sure to see our latest list of festive fun here:https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2018/12/17/menu-watch-december-2018/ 2017 Looking for options this Christmas or New Years? The following are all the foodie events, specials and to go options we currently know of. Check back over the next week as we usually add a few more as restaurants finalize last … Read more
Looking for Thanksgiving 2018 dining? Check out our latest post for 2018: https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2018/11/05/thanksgiving-dining-2018/ 2017… The clock is ticking, and maybe the dread too, November 23rd beckons! If the idea of cooking up a storm for family far and wide fills you with terror, maybe this year hit up a local restaurant. Let someone else take … Read more
Park City Dine About – Now in its fifth year, this annual event is back and in full swing until Sunday, October 15th. The two-week dining event features discounted two-course lunches ($10-$15) and three-course dinners ($20-$40) at some of Park City’s biggest names. 31 restaurants are participating in the 2017 event as follows: $10 two … Read more
Avenues Proper – Eleven new dishes with a seasonal summery flair are now rolling out on the menu at the chic Avenues hang out. Dishes include: * Corn on the cob with Calabrian chili butter, cotija, and cilantro * Lamb riblets with green beans, red onion, radish, hoisin vinaigrette, and lamb jus * Compressed watermelon … Read more
Salt Lake Magazine’s premier summer food event – Tastemakers – is back for 2017, and also it’s seventh year. Apparently the de rigueur gift for such an anniversary is copper, so I’ll force myself to raise a copper mug (affiliate link, we earn a small referral fee on purchases) with a Moscow Mule this weekend. … Read more
Looking for 2018 info? Find information on Mother’s Day dining options for 2018 on our latest post here: https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2018/05/03/mothers-day-dining-2018/ Cafe Niche Brunch buffet – menu $30 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Chef Morrison’s focus is on offering farm fresh dishes with amazing flavor. Her Mother’s Day buffet is filled with entrée … Read more
Savor The Summit – As mentioned last week, tickets are now on sale for this years Savor The Summit; one of my own favorite events of the year. If you’re considering attending the 2017 bash, we’d recommend you act fast, tickets sell out for the most popular restaurants quickly. And if you’re still on the … Read more
BTG Wine Bar – Up next for SLC’s premier wine bar – a special dinner hosted by Rick Longoria of Longoria Winery. Dinner starts promptly at 7 p.m. on Thursday April 13th, where Longoria will guide guests through five wines and five plates courtesy of chef Fred Moessinger. Save for the dessert course, all wines … Read more
Spencer’s – Oysters… I’ve eaten thousands. Uni, pfft, I eat that every month. Sweetbreads, please, we’re gourmands here. But camel? Even among hard core foodies, I’d wager few have sampled dromedary with piri piri sauce. If you’re game – no pun intended – head to Spencer’s on February 25th for a menu like no other. … Read more
Encore Bistro – If you’re headed to the Eccles Theater to enjoy the current run of Kinky Boots, check out Encore Bistro’s special menu for the production. The three course menu is priced at just $23.75 every night of the show’s run (January 17-22), and is as follows: Choice of soup or salad * Tomato … Read more
Looking for Thanksgiving 2017 options? See the our 2017 Thanksgiving piece here: https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2017/11/05/thanksgiving-dining-2017/ The following info is from 2016: If the thought of spending hours laboring over a hot stove, only to be rewarded for your efforts with hours of uncle Barry’s thoughts on the recent elections – has you banging your head against the … Read more
Black Sheep Cafe – Do you like great local beer? Do you enjoy creative Southwest cuisine? Like Sugar House? You probably don’t need to tick all of those boxes to get excited about this new partnership. Black Sheep Cafe will soon be opening their second restaurant in the former Epic Annex space in Sugar House. … Read more