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Restaurant review roundup – November 2017

April 6, 2018November 25, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Alamexo Cantina - plantain cakes. Credit, SLC Eats

I’m guessing like me, you’re entering day three of turkey leftovers. Days four and five are looking more and more bleak. Each day gleeful deliciousness gives way to self loathing …

Read moreRestaurant review roundup – November 2017

Celebrate the bounty – $130 giveaway!

March 5, 2018October 30, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Celebrate The Boungty 2016 - Red Iguana

One more event for your calendar – and this time – a chance to win tickets to boot! Celebrate The Bounty is the last major foodie event of the season, …

Read moreCelebrate the bounty – $130 giveaway!

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

April 6, 2018October 12, 2017 by Stuart Melling
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 …

Read moreEvents: Feast Of Five Senses, Stanza, Oasis Cafe, Water Witch

Events: Dine About, Feast Of The Five Senses, Under Current, Encore Bistro

April 6, 2018October 5, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Feast Of The Five Senses 2016 - passed appetizers

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 …

Read moreEvents: Dine About, Feast Of The Five Senses, Under Current, Encore Bistro

Taste Of The Wasatch 2017

September 23, 2018July 10, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch 2016 - Riverhorse On Main cuisine

Roll up your sleeves folks, or should I say, put yer eatin’ pants on; because come August 6th, Taste Of The Wasatch is back for 2017. Arguably the highlight of …

Read moreTaste Of The Wasatch 2017

Eat Drink SLC 2017

September 30, 2017June 12, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Eat Drink SLC - HSL summer fruit in 2016

One of everyone’s favorite summer parties is back in less than four weeks time. The Third Annual Eat Drink SLC returns to Tracy Aviary on July 6th and with it, …

Read moreEat Drink SLC 2017

Events: Tastemakers 2017

May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Tastemakers 2016 - Laziz Kitchen dishes

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, …

Read moreEvents: Tastemakers 2017

Events: WTF, Finca, Cafe Trio

January 9, 2017 by Stuart Melling
copper onion mussels wtf 2016

WTF: Wine, Theatre, Food! – Following a door busting sell out in 2016, WTF is back for its second year. Mixing art, food and wine, WTF offers a night out …

Read moreEvents: WTF, Finca, Cafe Trio

Taste Of The Wasatch 2016

October 6, 2018July 6, 2016 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch 2015 finca paella

Tickets are now on sale for what for some is arguably the showpiece food and wine event of the summer. You can check out our previews of the event in …

Read moreTaste Of The Wasatch 2016

EDSLC 2016, Beehive Distilling, Frida Bistro, Wasatch Community Gardens

November 15, 2018June 21, 2016 by Stuart Melling
eat drink slc forage 2015

Eat Drink SLC 2016 – If you haven’t yet purchased tickets to this years EDSLC, here’s a reminder: do. As I mentioned previously, this is one of the very best …

Read moreEDSLC 2016, Beehive Distilling, Frida Bistro, Wasatch Community Gardens

Eat Drink SLC 2016

November 15, 2018May 9, 2016 by Stuart Melling
eat drink slc mo segrave daly copper common 2015

I often write about dining events in groups, but when a very special one comes along, it deserves to take center stage. Eat Drink SLC is one of those events. …

Read moreEat Drink SLC 2016

Events: Under Current, Frida Bistro, SLC POP

March 1, 2016 by Stuart Melling
absinthe service at under current

Under Current * – One of downtown’s hippest hangouts will be reprising their popular ‘Absinthe and Oysters’ educational class on Saturday, March 12th, 4-5:30 p.m. The evening will focus on …

Read moreEvents: Under Current, Frida Bistro, SLC POP

Restaurant Review Roundup – January 2016

May 12, 2017January 22, 2016 by Stuart Melling
tuna tartare bistro 222 slceats

Got plans for the weekend yet? You do now. Check out this months restaurant review roundup, a compilation of the output from various independent bloggers and podcasters across the state. …

Read moreRestaurant Review Roundup – January 2016

Events and news: Celebrate the bounty, Culinary Crafts pop-up, Park City

October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 by Stuart Melling
Culinary Crafts team torching beef tenderloin

Celebrate The Bounty – There’s just one week left to secure your tickets for the yearly fundraiser in support of all things local. Tickets are priced $65 in advance and …

Read moreEvents and news: Celebrate the bounty, Culinary Crafts pop-up, Park City

Events: Farm To Glass

September 2, 2015 by Stuart Melling
237 Beetknik at pallet

Farm To Glass – Throughout the month of September, pay extra attention to the liquor menu at your favorite downtown haunt. Twenty bars and restaurants are participating in the Salt …

Read moreEvents: Farm To Glass

Events: Eat Drink SLC, Pork & Cork, Outstanding In The Field

September 30, 2017June 25, 2015 by Stuart Melling
eat drink slc 2014 logo

Eat Drink SLC * – Hopefully you carved out Thursday, July 9th in your diary as we previously recommended. If you did, you’ll be excited to know that the first …

Read moreEvents: Eat Drink SLC, Pork & Cork, Outstanding In The Field

Events: BTG, Chocolate & Cheese, Frida Bistro

March 21, 2015 by Stuart Melling
longoria wines

BTG – On Wednesday, March 25th (7-9 p.m.) Salt Lake City’s premier wine bar will be presenting the artisanal, small batch wines crafted by Longoria Wines – produced from some …

Read moreEvents: BTG, Chocolate & Cheese, Frida Bistro

Valentine Dining Salt Lake City 2015

March 13, 2015February 8, 2015 by Stuart Melling
finca menu at new location

Much like half price sushi (also see: discount parachutes) – I’d normally advise you to run away as fast as you can from a restaurant on Valentines Day. As one …

Read moreValentine Dining Salt Lake City 2015

News: Shop Local, Oasis, Frida Bistro, Zest

November 12, 2014 by Stuart Melling

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 …

Read moreNews: Shop Local, Oasis, Frida Bistro, Zest

Events: SALO, Farm To Glass, Frida Bistro

September 26, 2014 by Stuart Melling
salo project

The SALO Project – SALO, the moveable Filpino pop-up dinner visiting all 50 US states, hits SLC this Sunday (September 28th). The intimate gathering (Salu-salo means dinner party) with host …

Read moreEvents: SALO, Farm To Glass, Frida Bistro

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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