Christmas Day, New Years Eve and more menu updates aplenty

Whiskey Street - bacon wrapped meatload and cider

Buckle up, this one’s a super sized edition of our monthly menu watch; a blow by blow breakdown of what’s new and special on menus around town. First up, lets start with the seasonal specials headed your way. Here are all the Christmas Day and NYE specials we’re currently aware of (notes provided by restaurants). … Read more

Events: Meditrina, Caffe Niche, Oasis Cafe, Stanza, Avenues Proper

Meditrina: shrimp with cheddar grits

Meditrina An extra special congratulations to Meditrina today; one of our favorite restaurants in Utah and now celebrating 10 years in the biz. By any measure that’s huge success in what’s a cutthroat and challenging industry. For those newer to the SLC dining scene, owner and chef Jen Gilroy was ostensibly the first to bring … Read more

Menu Watch – April 2018

Copper Kitchen - halibut from Spring menu (Copper Kitchen)

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

Menu Watch – March 2018

Avenues Proper - poblano mac and cheese (Avenues Proper)

Avenues Proper – A new menu has rolled out at this Avenue’s gastropub, and wow, it doesn’t look half bad; in print or in photo. Check out the following pictures and details of the menu now available: * Roasted poblano mac & cheese – bechamel, parmesan, house frito, elbow noodles, $8 ($3 more with ham) … Read more

Menu Watch – January 2018

BGR Sugar House - mushroom Swiss. Credit, BGR

BGR Sugar House – Fair warning this one will probably get a little messy, but hey, want a free burger? Head down to BGR Sugar House on Tuesday January 16th and you can get just that. According to this Facebook post the new business on Wilmington is giving away 500 free burgers. No word on … Read more

Christmas and New Year dining 2017

Alamexo Cantina - plantain cakes with salsa ranchera

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

Events: Feast Of Five Senses, Stanza, Oasis Cafe, Water Witch

Feast Of The Five Senses 2016 - black currant blackberry sorbetto

Feast Of The Five Senses – A few last tickets still remain for this fun food and wine event at the weekend. If you’re keen to toast the change of the seasons and support a great cause at the same time, this is the perfect event. Buy tickets here now before they sell out. If … Read more

Menu watch – October 2016

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Goldener Hirsch – Summer might seem only seconds departed, but the holiday season is just right around the corner. If you’re planning something special for the holidays, now is the time to get a a march on everyone else, and get booked in early. With that in mind, Deer Valley’s boutique hotel and restaurant have … Read more

New Years Eve Dining Salt Lake City 2015

current fish and oyster interior

With barely two weeks remaining in 2015, should you want to mark the end of the year in style, now is the time to choose how and where. It goes without saying reservations are a must for the big night; here’s a selection of some of the better ways to celebrate with food and drink … Read more

News: Log haven, Oasis Cafe, Current Fish & Oyster

log haven passion red wine

Log Haven – How would you celebrate 21 years of a very special relationship? If you’re the folks at Log Haven, one of SLC’s most romantic destinations, you commission your very own vino and raise a glass! Long known for their excellent wine list curated by Ian Campbell, this special blend of Santa Barbara County-sourced … Read more

News: Under Current, Avenues Proper, Oasis Cafe

bar selection at under current

Under Current Club – Salt Lake’s newest chic cocktail bar proudly announced its grand opening just over a week ago. Located on the newly redeveloped 300 South corridor at 279 East, Under Current adds a contemporary, comfortable option for entertainment and conversation in the newly refurbished historic building. Inspired by famous cocktail bars in New … Read more

News: Avenues Proper, Oasis Cafe, Sundance Dining

oasis cafe grilled salmon

Avenues Proper – The popular Avenues restaurant continues to evolve as 2015 presses on. Brunch is now being served, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the new brunch menu, Avenues are also featuring $3 mimosas and bloodymarys. Additionally the restaurant is also offering a new “mid-day menu” from … Read more

Christmas and New Years dining 2014

Oasis Cafe Beet Tower Appetizer

Looking for some inspiration on where to dine this festive season? Check out some of the restaurants open for Christmas and New Years 2014: Christmas Eve Bambara * – will be ringing in the holidays this year with style. Executive chef Nathan Powers’ new winter menus will be the stars, along with decadent dinner specials … Read more

News: Shop Local, Oasis, Frida Bistro, Zest

Local First Utah – November 29th is Small Business Saturday, a promo campaign started by American Express in 2010. Note: If you have an American Express card it’s worth reviewing as in past years, shopping at your favorite local business has yielded anywhere from a $10-$25 rebate. What’s better than shopping local – shopping locally … Read more

News: New Restaurants, Oasis Cafe, Merryvale Vineyards

tosh ramen bowl

New restaurants – Quicker than you can say ‘are those shishito peppers on your menu or are you just pleased to see me’ and its all change on the Salt Lake City restaurant scene. In light of all the recent openings I thought it’d be handy to quickly run down some of the more interesting … Read more

News: Oasis Cafe, Yelp Trends, Vinto, Park City Culinary Institute

Oasis Cafe Chef Efren Benitez

If you’ve stopped by Oasis Cafe* for dinner lately, you’ve probably spied a slight menu shake up – Chef de Cuisine Efren Benitez has a bunch of healthy new offerings. The additions are complemented by a completely revamped wine list and GM Will Keesen has also kicked off Oasis Cafe’s first proper cocktail program. Chef … Read more

Oasis Cafe, Craft Beer, Log Haven, Faustina

oasis cafe prawns and pasta special

Oasis Cafe * Now that the sun is out and gardens are sprouting, it also means the onset of “swimsuit” season. Oasis Cafe is offering lighter and healthier alternatives to delicious dining for May’s three-course offerings from Chef de Cuisine Efren Benitez. Priced at just $25 and changing weekly to take opportunity of the freshest … Read more