Restaurants set to re-open, new menus, meals and deals

Homemade pastrami burger

Utah restaurants looking to re-open It was already the topic on everyone’s lips – when would Utah restaurants be able to open again? Should they even open if they could? Yesterday, Governor Herbert answered that question – Friday May 1st – albeit with a range of caveats such as: Groups larger than ten to be … Read more

Christmas Day, New Years Eve and more menu updates aplenty

Whiskey Street - bacon wrapped meatload and cider

Buckle up, this one’s a super sized edition of our monthly menu watch; a blow by blow breakdown of what’s new and special on menus around town. First up, lets start with the seasonal specials headed your way. Here are all the Christmas Day and NYE specials we’re currently aware of (notes provided by restaurants). … Read more

SLC’s best veggie burgers

Wasatch Brew Pub - veggie burger

The recent rise of meat alternatives like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat has made it clear that more and more diners are skipping beef and opting for meat-free burgers. But not all veggie burgers are created equal— often, they lack flavor and texture and disintegrate as soon as you pick them up. This is … Read more

Valentines Day Dining 2019

Stanza - lobster pasta

Tables are booking up fast – indeed some restaurants are already reporting full bookings to us. As such, if you’re looking to romance that special someone come the 14th, it’s time to act quickly. Here are all the current 2019 Valentines Day’s specials we know of. As we hear more, this page will be updated… … Read more

Menu watch – December 2018

There’s not a huge amount to report in our final menu watch article of the year. For restaurants, it’s the time of year they make the big bucks from group and holiday bookings; not really the time to update a whole menu.  That said, there’s plenty of festive fun to be had across the three … Read more

Christmas and New Year dining 2017

Alamexo Cantina - plantain cakes with salsa ranchera

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 or New Years? The following are all the foodie events, specials and to go options we currently know of. Check back over the next week as we usually add a few more as restaurants finalize last … Read more

Events: Spencer’s, EDSLC

Eat Drink SLC - Beltex Meats prepping devilled eggs in 2016

Spencer’s For Steak And Chops – I’ve always loved the Rat Pack era vibe at Spencer’s, but the next pairing dinner featuring Balvenie Scotch and cigars to finish, sounds like it will take things to the next level. Here’s the full menu courtesy of new executive chef Sebastian Lowrey: The dinner will be held on … Read more

Eat Drink SLC 2017

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, a bevvy of food and drink providers (full list at end of this article). The garden party of the summer runs from 6.30 to 9.30pm … Read more

Mother’s Day Dining 2017

Stanza Pea Angnolotti

Looking for 2018 info? Find information on Mother’s Day dining options for 2018 on our latest post here: https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2018/05/03/mothers-day-dining-2018/ Cafe Niche Brunch buffet – menu $30 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Chef Morrison’s focus is on offering farm fresh dishes with amazing flavor. Her Mother’s Day buffet is filled with entrée … Read more

Easter Dining 2017

Blue Sky Ranch: High West Distillery brunch and bar

Looking for 2018 Easter dining options? See here: https://www.gastronomicslc.com/2018/03/26/easter-dining-2018/ Bambara Brunch buffet 10 a.m. — 3.00 p.m. Adults $54, $44 seniors, $14 kids 12 and under Caffe Niche Ala carte brunch – menu 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Café Niche on 300 South is offering a number of specials this Easter for brunch. Items include … Read more

Valentines Day Dining 2017

alamexo margarita with hibiscus

Alamexo Regular menu plus specials listed below 14-18th Feb, 5 p.m. till close * Filet de Res con Recado Negro, filet mignon seasoned with black chile paste, served with handkerchief tamale, jalapeño relleno & salsa molcajete $27 * Pescado Veracruzana, mahi mahi cooked in salsa veracruzana with roasted tomatoes, sweet peppers, olives, and capers, topped … Read more

Events: WTF, Finca, Cafe Trio

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 with a selection of some of Salt Lake’s best eateries, craft spirits, and family-owned wineries. For this year’s event, food will be provided by Copper … Read more

Christmas and New Years Dining 2016

Current Oysters

Christmas Eve The Aerie, Snowbird Four course menu 5-9 p.m. $59 Apex @ Montage, Deer Valley Four-course prix fixe $135 per guest, $45 for children 5-12 Brass Tag, Deer Valley Three-course prix fixe $50 per guest, $25 optional wine pairing Caffe Niche Regular menu with specials 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m. Specials include: wild organic … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – November 2016

Just in time for the weekend, the roundup has you covered for some dining inspiration. Here’s 20 opf the best from local writers, bloggers and pod casters over the last month around the valley. Featured image from the Salt Lake Tribune’s review of Hanabi Japanese Restaurant in Midvale: Playboy, front, and Alaska maki rolls. Avenues … Read more

New restaurants – October 2016

Trestle Tavern: trestle burger and fries

Black Sheep Cafe – Do you like great local beer? Do you enjoy creative Southwest cuisine? Like Sugar House? You probably don’t need to tick all of those boxes to get excited about this new partnership. Black Sheep Cafe will soon be opening their second restaurant in the former Epic Annex space in Sugar House. … Read more

Restaurant review roundup – August 2016

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 some inspiration to get you off on the best foot possible – more than 20 reviews and opinions from local writers, bloggers and podcasters. Featured … Read more