SOMI Vietnamese Bistro – Gastronomic SLC

State Of The Plate 2021

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 by Stuart Melling

Hot on the heels of our recent readers choice awards, I bring you my favorite way to end the year – the sixth annual State Of The Plate; a look …

Score a great restaurant bargain before this program ends

February 4, 2021December 13, 2020 by Stuart Melling

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 …

The return of Desert Edge, new restaurants and must eat dishes

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 by Stuart Melling

Desert Edge returns Several readers have contacted me over the past few months to ask about the current state of this popular pub and brewery. I can now happily report …

Reader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

December 23, 2019December 18, 2019 by Stuart Melling

After tabulating hundreds and hundreds of responses, and correcting oh so many spelling errors (you guys already started on the Christmas egg nog and brandies huh) the results of our …

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 …

The Roundup – May 2018

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018 by Stuart Melling

Once again, it’s time to look back over the past few weeks and see what local writers, bloggers and podcasters have been covering. It’s another bumper crop with more than …

Menu Watch – January 2018

February 7, 2020January 14, 2018 by Stuart Melling

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 …

Restaurant review roundup – February 2017

February 22, 2017 by Stuart Melling

Let Utah’s bloggers and podcasters be your dining inspiration this month. In the latest review round up, dig into more than 20 pieces covering the local food and beverage scene, …

Restaurant review roundup – September 2016

April 6, 2018September 27, 2016 by Stuart Melling

Wahso - chile seared hamachi. Credit, Heartbeat Nosh.

I normally drop the monthly review roundup just before the weekend looms large, but with more than thirty reviews and podcasts to sift through – you’ll probably need some time …

News: New restaurants around SLC – January 2016

October 6, 2018January 6, 2016 by Stuart Melling

r and r bbq three meat plate best slc dining 2013

It’s been a while since my last new restaurant round up, but in the spirit of the New Year resolutions, mine is for more consistency in 2016! To kick things …

50+ wines by the glass

BTG Wine Bar offer Utah's biggest and best wine bar experience. BTG pours more than fifty hand curated selections, all available by the glass, as well as multiple smart wine flights.

btgwinebar.com

Brilliant burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Head to BGR for creative, bold burgers/. The Sugar House burger experts grill everything to your preferred temperature. Don't miss the line up of local craft brews too.

bgrtheburgerjoint.com

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.

feldmansdeli.com

Romantic mountain dining

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

log-haven.com

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.

kyotoslc.com

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.

caffemolise.com

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.

oasiscafeslc.com

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.

whiskeystreet.com

Chic downtown dining

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

whitehorseslc.com

Upscale pub grub

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

bourbonhouseslc.com

Chef inspired cuisine

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

slceatery.com

Fabulous lunch spot

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

taqueria27.com

Tremendous Italian dining

Looking for a stellar meal in downtown SLC? Check out Stoneground Italian Kitchen for one of the best dinner destinations in the city.

stonegrounditalian.com

Terrific Thai cuisine

Discover a diverse menu of Thai dishes at our sponsors Kao Thai. The menu offers both authentically crafted classics, as well as a range of modern takes on Thai.

kaothai-slc.com

A unique night out

Enjoy fun food and world class mixology from our sponsors Flanker. Go for the food and drink but stay for the hands on fun with their sports simulators, karaoke rooms and more.

flankerslc.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Avenues Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.

avenuesproper.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Stratford Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.

stratfordproper.com

Time for a burger?

Head on down to Proper Burger for some of the best burgers in the business. Options start from under five bucks and include a range of DIY add ons.

Proper Burger

Utah's only Utah only bar

For Utah beer that is! Check out our sponsors Craft By Proper , Utah's only bar that features 100% Utah only beer.

craftbyproper.com

Healthy fast eats

Looking for a quick meal that's equally healthy? Check out the menu at Ascent Kitchen , one of our favorite places to grab a nutritious meal.

ascent.kitchen

50+ wines by the glass

BTG Wine Bar offer Utah's biggest and best wine bar experience. BTG pours more than fifty hand curated selections, all available by the glass, as well as multiple smart wine flights.

btgwinebar.com

Brilliant burgers

bgrtheburgerjoint.com

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.

feldmansdeli.com

Romantic mountain dining

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

log-haven.com

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.

kyotoslc.com

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.

caffemolise.com

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.

oasiscafeslc.com

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.

whiskeystreet.com

Chic downtown dining

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

whitehorseslc.com

Upscale pub grub

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

bourbonhouseslc.com

Chef inspired cuisine

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

slceatery.com

Fabulous lunch spot

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

taqueria27.com

Tremendous Italian dining

Looking for a stellar meal in downtown SLC? Check out Stoneground Italian Kitchen for one of the best dinner destinations in the city.

stonegrounditalian.com

Terrific Thai cuisine

Discover a diverse menu of Thai dishes at our sponsors Kao Thai. The menu offers both authentically crafted classics, as well as a range of modern takes on Thai.

kaothai-slc.com

A unique night out

Enjoy fun food and world class mixology from our sponsors Flanker. Go for the food and drink but stay for the hands on fun with their sports simulators, karaoke rooms and more.

flankerslc.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Avenues Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.

avenuesproper.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Stratford Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.

stratfordproper.com

Time for a burger?

Head on down to Proper Burger for some of the best burgers in the business. Options start from under five bucks and include a range of DIY add ons.

Proper Burger

Utah's only Utah only bar

For Utah beer that is! Check out our sponsors Craft By Proper , Utah's only bar that features 100% Utah only beer.

craftbyproper.com

Healthy fast eats

Looking for a quick meal that's equally healthy? Check out the menu at Ascent Kitchen , one of our favorite places to grab a nutritious meal.

ascent.kitchen

50+ wines by the glass

BTG Wine Bar offer Utah's biggest and best wine bar experience. BTG pours more than fifty hand curated selections, all available by the glass, as well as multiple smart wine flights.

btgwinebar.com

Brilliant burgers

bgrtheburgerjoint.com

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.

feldmansdeli.com

Romantic mountain dining

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

log-haven.com

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.

kyotoslc.com

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.

caffemolise.com

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.

oasiscafeslc.com

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.

whiskeystreet.com

Chic downtown dining

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

whitehorseslc.com

Upscale pub grub

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

bourbonhouseslc.com

Chef inspired cuisine

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

slceatery.com

Fabulous lunch spot

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

taqueria27.com

Tremendous Italian dining

Looking for a stellar meal in downtown SLC? Check out Stoneground Italian Kitchen for one of the best dinner destinations in the city.

stonegrounditalian.com

Terrific Thai cuisine

Discover a diverse menu of Thai dishes at our sponsors Kao Thai. The menu offers both authentically crafted classics, as well as a range of modern takes on Thai.

kaothai-slc.com

A unique night out

Enjoy fun food and world class mixology from our sponsors Flanker. Go for the food and drink but stay for the hands on fun with their sports simulators, karaoke rooms and more.

flankerslc.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Avenues Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.

avenuesproper.com

Avenues must eats

One of the best neighborhood hangouts can be found at Stratford Proper. Go for the seasonal chef-driven menu, and stay for the award winning lineup of craft brews.

stratfordproper.com

Time for a burger?

Head on down to Proper Burger for some of the best burgers in the business. Options start from under five bucks and include a range of DIY add ons.

Proper Burger

Utah's only Utah only bar

For Utah beer that is! Check out our sponsors Craft By Proper , Utah's only bar that features 100% Utah only beer.

craftbyproper.com

Healthy fast eats

Looking for a quick meal that's equally healthy? Check out the menu at Ascent Kitchen , one of our favorite places to grab a nutritious meal.

ascent.kitchen