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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
Stop In Utah deals continue New deals continue to pop up on the Shop In Utah program funded by the state. If my severely hazy memory recollects – this will be depleted pretty much any day now. With that in mind, here’s a current round up of some of the more interesting deals and discounts … Read more
Restaurant closures First up, a quick look at this month’s restaurant casualties; remember we’re keeping a running tally of all the Covid-crushed businesses here too. Mazza Sandy – Following on from the shuttering of the 9th and 9th location, the popular Lebanese restaurant group, which only a while ago numbered three, is now down to … Read more
2021 UPDATE – looking for where to eat in 2021. Check out the 2021 edition of our Turkey day roundup here. The phrase thanksgiving in the year that is 2020 might seem like an anachronism, but here we are – tis the season. Tis the season to hurl overcooked spuds at anyone who rolls out … Read more
Oquirrh fans start fundraiser Times are undoubtedly tough for everyone right now. In the maelstrom that is the hospitality sector (oh hai there Rubio’s bankruptcy filing), of particularly tumult – fine dining. While I’m a vocal advocate for changing times demanding a changing business plan, it’s admittedly simpler for fast casual to pivot than it … Read more
Specials and curbside updates Caffe Molise – The ever popular downtown restaurant opened for curbside just a couple weeks back, and now has several eye popping specials on the to go (more info). Items include: Pan-seared king salmon with a fruit misto of pineapple, red onion, golden plum, tomato and mint. Grilled asparagus and aglio … Read more
All the latest reviews, write-ups, roundups and ramblings from local writers, bloggers and more. If someone wrote about it in the past month or so…you’ll find it here in the review roundup. Reviews and write-ups Aragosta (Ivins)https://siftey.com/aragosta_utah_restaurant-review/ Bam Bam’s BBQ (Orem)https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/dining/bam-bam-s-pitboss-has-found-treu-calling-as-the/article_508bfbe3-914a-5203-a616-30c6d0269f54.html Benji’s Bar-B-Cue Shack (South Salt Lake)https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2019/06/09/this-new-barbecue-shack/ BFF Turon (West Jordan)https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2019/05/23/new-filipino-restaurant/ Bianca’s La Petite French … 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
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
Don’t let the current falling temperatures fool you. We’ve still many days left to our Dante-inspired Summer weather. And that means several opportunities to justify an escape to various canyons and mountains. Here’s a roundup of a few dining options from my own recent travels. Reef’s Restaurant – I can’t imagine the space for this … Read more
Got plans for the weekend yet? If dining out happens to be on your horizon, check out the following 35+ restaurant reviews from local bloggers. Featured above, maki sushi from Shabu, from the Heartbeat nosh review of Shaby in Park City. Alamexo (SLC) https://heartbeatnosh.com/2016/03/31/alamexo-mexican-kitchen-salt-lake-city/ All Chay (Rose Park) http://slqirty.blogspot.com/2016/02/all-chay.html Art City Donuts (Food truck varies) … Read more
Silver Fork Lodge – If the first day back at work has you down, and you feel yourself craving the festive spirit, head up Big Cottonwood Canyon this evening. Renowned wine maker Carol Shelton is in town. Shelton has a storied past, this from the event release info: Carol Shelton is widely cited as the … Read more
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant* – With several months of settling in time now under her belt, chef Peggi Ince-Whiting is hosting the first ever Sake Dinner at Kyoto on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Served at a special communal “chef’s table,” Peggi will feature a range of sake styles with a menu quite unlike … Read more
Pago – 9th and 9th’s farm to table pioneer is back this Sunday, with their yearly rose advocacy dinner. The fixed-price menu is priced $45 for food and $40 for wine. Here’s the scoop for the dinner this Sunday, August 9th at 5.30 p.m. : “From the moment the thermometer crested 75 degrees, PAGO began … Read more
Bleu Bistro On June 6th (6pm-9pm) Lamplighter Square’s newest restaurant is featuring Kiler Grove Wines paired with a special four course meal. Cost is $25 for food and $25 for wine. Reservations can be made via (801)583 8331 with the menu as follows: 1615 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 583-8331 www.bleubistroslc.com Silver … Read more
Martine Cafe – This evening at 6:30 p.m. join Martine in welcoming Scott Slobin, CWS of The Winebow Group – Mundo Vino for ‘an evening in Spain’. For a paltry fee of just $18 enjoy an exclusive taste of three wines paired with bites by Chef Tom Grant. The three featured wineries are as follows: … Read more
Week already dragging you down? Not to worry, check out these 20+ restaurant reviews from local bloggers in the October 2014 roundup – and start making weekend plans right away. Featured image, Aristo’s garlicky Skordalia, courtesy of Random Acts Of Kelliness‘ review of Aristo’s below. Aristo’s http://www.randomactsofkelliness.com/2014/10/aristos-salt-lake-city.html Aristo’s http://www.slcfoodradar.com/2014/09/28/aristos/ Brass Tag http://www.theslcfoodie.com/2014/09/17/deer-valley-brass-tag/ Copper Common http://heartbeatnosh.com/2014/10/10/copper-common-salt-lake-city/ … Read more