Efren Benitez | Gastronomic Salt Lake City

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

Meditrina: shrimp with cheddar grits (Meditrina) Meditrina An extra special congratulations to Meditrina today;...

Copper Kitchen - halibut from Spring menu (Copper Kitchen)

Menu Watch – April 2018

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...

Avenues Proper - poblano mac and cheese (Avenues Proper)

Menu Watch – March 2018

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...

BGR Sugar House - mushroom Swiss. Credit, BGR

Menu Watch – January 2018

BGR Sugar House - Fair warning this one will probably get a little messy, but hey, want a free burger? Head down to...

Alamexo Cantina - plantain cakes with salsa ranchera

Christmas and New Year dining 2017

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...

Feast Of The Five Senses 2016 - black currant blackberry sorbetto

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

Feast Of The Five Senses - A few last tickets still remain for this fun food and wine event at the weekend. If...

Menu watch – October 2016

Goldener Hirsch - Summer might seem only seconds departed, but the holiday season is just right around the corner. If you're...

New Years Eve Dining Salt Lake City 2015

With barely two weeks remaining in 2015, should you want to mark the end of the year in style, now is the time to...

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

Log Haven - How would you celebrate 21 years of a very special relationship? If you're the folks at Log Haven, one of...

News: Under Current, Avenues Proper, Oasis Cafe

Under Current Club - Salt Lake’s newest chic cocktail bar proudly announced its grand opening just over a week ago. Located on the...

News: Avenues Proper, Oasis Cafe, Sundance Dining

Avenues Proper - The popular Avenues restaurant continues to evolve as 2015 presses on. Brunch is now being served, every Saturday and Sunday...

Christmas and New Years dining 2014

Looking for some inspiration on where to dine this festive season? Check out some of the restaurants open for Christmas and New Years...

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...

News: New Restaurants, Oasis Cafe, Merryvale Vineyards

New restaurants - Quicker than you can say 'are those shishito peppers on your menu or are you just pleased to see me' and...

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

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...

Oasis Cafe, Craft Beer, Log Haven, Faustina

Oasis Cafe * Now that the sun is out and gardens are sprouting, it also means the onset of "swimsuit" season. Oasis Cafe is...

Korean fusion cuisine!

Check out our sponsor The Angry Korean., home to the best Korean food in Salt Lake City.

50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.

Fine Mexican cuisine

Looking for the best Mexican restaurant in SLC? Check out our sponsor Alamexo for creative, modern Mexican cuisine.

Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.

Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.

Weekend brunch

Searching for a beautiful brunch in Salt Lake City? Check out our sponsor Avenues Proper for Saturday and Sunday brunch with mimosas aplenty!

Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.

Award winning beer

You’ll find some of Utah’s best beer at our sponsor Proper Brewing Co.

Delicious curries

Head to our sponsor Saffron Valley and you’ll find a vibrant menu of diverse dishes from North and South Indian.

Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.

Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.

Burgers and beer

Adjacent to Proper Brewing Co is Proper Burger and their sister restaurant, don’t miss either of these sponsor businesses.

Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.

Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.

Try a tipple

Our sponsor Vine Lore are one of SLC’s best spirits and wine brokers, their portfolio is always worth reviewing for great selections.

Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.

A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.

Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*

Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment

Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist

Award winning brewpub

Check out our sponsor Desert Edge Pub - one of the innovators on SLC's craft brew scene since 1995.

Brilliant breakfast

Check out our sponsor Campos Coffee - for amazing breakfast options seven days a week.

Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.

Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.

SLC's Best Bar

For a one stop detsination for fun check out our sponsor Punch Bowl Social - a unique mix of scratch food, craft cocktails and fun actitives. Their kitchen also opens late every day of the week too!

Korean fusion cuisine!

Check out our sponsor The Angry Korean., home to the best Korean food in Salt Lake City.

50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.

Fine Mexican cuisine

Looking for the best Mexican restaurant in SLC? Check out our sponsor Alamexo for creative, modern Mexican cuisine.

Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.

Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.

Weekend brunch

Searching for a beautiful brunch in Salt Lake City? Check out our sponsor Avenues Proper for Saturday and Sunday brunch with mimosas aplenty!

Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.

Award winning beer

You’ll find some of Utah’s best beer at our sponsor Proper Brewing Co.

Delicious curries

Head to our sponsor Saffron Valley and you’ll find a vibrant menu of diverse dishes from North and South Indian.

Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.

Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.

Burgers and beer

Adjacent to Proper Brewing Co is Proper Burger and their sister restaurant, don’t miss either of these sponsor businesses.

Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.

Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.

Try a tipple

Our sponsor Vine Lore are one of SLC’s best spirits and wine brokers, their portfolio is always worth reviewing for great selections.

Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.

A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.

Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*

Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment

Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist

Award winning brewpub

Check out our sponsor Desert Edge Pub - one of the innovators on SLC's craft brew scene since 1995.

Brilliant breakfast

Check out our sponsor Campos Coffee - for amazing breakfast options seven days a week.

Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.

Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.

About Efren Benitez

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

Menu Watch – April 2018

Menu Watch – March 2018

Menu Watch – January 2018

Christmas and New Year dining 2017

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

Menu watch – October 2016

New Years Eve Dining Salt Lake City 2015

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

News: Under Current, Avenues Proper, Oasis Cafe

News: Avenues Proper, Oasis Cafe, Sundance Dining

Christmas and New Years dining 2014

News: Shop Local, Oasis, Frida Bistro, Zest

News: New Restaurants, Oasis Cafe, Merryvale Vineyards

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

Oasis Cafe, Craft Beer, Log Haven, Faustina

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