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State Of The Plate 2020

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Beyond burger with runny egg

It’s the time of the year that I usually put together the yearly run down of the dining scene – you can see previous years here: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. …

Read moreState Of The Plate 2020

Covid closures, a running tally of the impact on the SLC food scene

March 12, 2021August 16, 2020 by Stuart Melling
Punch Bowl Social - knock off burger

No one likes to be the bearer of bad news; but bad news is what I have. Sorry. As you no doubt know, the hospitality industry is pretty much the …

Read moreCovid closures, a running tally of the impact on the SLC food scene

Events: Dine O Round, 4th West Oktoberfest, Hog And Beer

June 2, 2019September 21, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Bourbon House - deviled eggs (Bourbon House)

2018 Dine O’ Round Want to save a dining dollar? Want to check out somewhere new? Want a reason to eat out even more than you do already? You can …

Read moreEvents: Dine O Round, 4th West Oktoberfest, Hog And Beer

Events: Spencer’s, SLC Food And Wine, Red Rock Brewing

September 23, 2018August 13, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Feast Of The Five Senses 2016 - passed appetizers

Spencer’s For Steaks And Chops If you’re looking for something a little different this weekend, check out this fun event this Friday evening (August 17th). Grill and chill will be …

Read moreEvents: Spencer’s, SLC Food And Wine, Red Rock Brewing

Menu watch – July 2018

July 23, 2018July 16, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch 2017 - Park City Culinary Institute desserts

Taste Of The Wasatch As promised last week, I’m excited to unveil the full and final menu for this years Taste Of The Wasatch. In case you needed any last …

Read moreMenu watch – July 2018

Taste Of The Wasatch 2018

August 7, 2018July 5, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch 2017 - Solitude Mountain Resort dish

Update: download the full menu for Taste Of The Wasatch 2018. Go grab your wallets. Don’t pause, don’t hesitate, just get ready to signup for the biggest and best food …

Read moreTaste Of The Wasatch 2018

Events: Tastemakers 2018

May 18, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Tastemakers 2017 - crowd, sun setting

In less than a month’s time, Salt Lake Magazine’s annual Tastemakers bash returns to downtown SLC. Now into its eighth year running, this years celebration of food and drink will …

Read moreEvents: Tastemakers 2018

Menu watch – September 2017

September 21, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Meditrina - endless tapas Tuesdays. Credit, Facebook.

Avenues Bistro On Third – Spotted on Facebook just recently, dinner is now off the menu at this popular cafe in the Avenues. Well, unless you get there real early …

Read moreMenu watch – September 2017

Events: Stanza, Meditrina, Dine O Round, Festa Italiana, SL Mag Cocktails

September 30, 2017September 7, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Meditrina: shrimp with cheddar grits

Stanza – Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar welcomes William Davis (Wilson Daniels Wines) as he presents his portfolio of paired wines with new chef Jonathan LeBlanc’s five-course tasting menu …

Read moreEvents: Stanza, Meditrina, Dine O Round, Festa Italiana, SL Mag Cocktails

Events: Taste Of The Wasatch, SLC Taco Fest, Stanza

August 3, 2017 by Stuart Melling
Taste Of The Wasatch - plate of food from 2016

Taste Of The Wasatch 2017 – Last nag about this one. Tickets are almost sold out, but if you act especially quick, you might snag one of the few remaining …

Read moreEvents: Taste Of The Wasatch, SLC Taco Fest, Stanza

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

Restaurant review roundup – August 2016

August 19, 2016 by Stuart Melling
Sweet Lake Biscuits And Limeade

Put down those pots and pans, throw off your whisks, it’s the weekend; and in my world that means letting someone else do the cooking. With that in mind, here’s …

Read moreRestaurant review roundup – August 2016

Menu watch – August 2016

August 16, 2016 by Stuart Melling
proper burger el mariachi

Even Stevens – Vegans and vegetarians alike might want to check out these new items. The Jackfruit Torta ($7.95, jackfruit carnitas, pepitas, guacamole, salsa morita, radish, cilantro, lettuce, pickled onions, …

Read moreMenu watch – August 2016

Restaurant Review Roundup – July 2016

July 12, 2016 by Stuart Melling
sea scallops martine

Ready for some dining inspiration? Here’s more than twenty ideas from local bloggers and podcasters. Featured image: sea scallops with seasonal mushrooms, celery root and charred ramp pistou courtesy of …

Read moreRestaurant Review Roundup – July 2016

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

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

Restaurant Review Roundup – November 2015

August 15, 2016November 19, 2015 by Stuart Melling
shoyu fried chicken at rye

Any day now you’ll be eating over cooked turkey, bags and bags of sugar, bemoaning the resulting tryptophanic coma and probably, having an argument with that one relative you really …

Read moreRestaurant Review Roundup – November 2015

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.
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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.
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Special seafood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
sponsored ad

Special seafood

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

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.
sponsored ad

Romantic mountain dining

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

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.
sponsored ad

Neighborhood gem

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

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.
sponsored ad

Chic date night spot

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

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.
sponsored ad

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*
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

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

Upscale pub grub

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

Chef inspired cuisine

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

Features

  • Spring into action and check out one of these 60 new restaurants
  • Beyond burger with runny eggState Of The Plate 2020
  • Maven Oak Creative header imageThe changing face of the industry
  • Punch Bowl Social - knock off burgerCovid closures, a running tally of the impact on the SLC food scene
  • BBQ plate with home made corn breadGet ready for the grill – Summer Q essentials

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.
sponsored ad

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.
sponsored ad

Special seafood

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

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.
sponsored ad

Romantic mountain dining

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

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.
sponsored ad

Neighborhood gem

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

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.
sponsored ad

Chic date night spot

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

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.
sponsored ad

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*
sponsored ad

Chic downtown dining

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

Upscale pub grub

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

Chef inspired cuisine

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

Fabulous lunch spot

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

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