Takashi
18 W. Market St., Salt Lake City
801-519-9595
Over in the Salt Lake Tribune this week, Lesli J, Nielson braves the crowds and enjoys the perennially popular Takashi. A rather brief review, but it touches on all aspects that make up the Takashi experience. First and foremost, really great sushi. The only downsides are the occasional lapses in service and endless crowds, baying for Takashi Gibo’s work.
Chanon Thai Cafe
278 E. 900 South, Salt Lake City
801-532-1177
In the City Weekly Ted Scheffler discovers the spicy wonders of Chanon Thai Cafe. Ted writes a glowing review of Chanon Thai, specifically the fresh authentic nature of the food coupled with great prices and hearty servings.
Ganesh Indian Cuisine
777 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale
801-569-3800
Stacey Kratz delivers a very positive review of Ganesh Indian Cuisine, this week in the Deseret Morning News. Stacey confesses to being a touch nervous about trying out Ganesh, but leaves with only great things to say. I personally rate Ganesh Indian Cuisine very highly, indeed of the many Indian eateries in the valley, it may be my number one pick.
Cucina Deli
1026 E. Second Ave. in Salt Lake City
801-322-3055
and
6322 S. 3000 East, Salt Lake City
801-365-2222
Amanda Chamberlain of In Utah This Week takes in lunch at Cucina Deli. Sandwiches, soups and salads are the order of the day here; all served up in a friendly and comfortable neighbourhood eatery.
Las Tarascas
2255 N. University Parkway #39, Provo, Utah
801-373-0273
Your Heart Out continue their reviews of slightly further afield locations. This week see’s them try out Las Tarascas down in Provo.
No Brow Coffee
315 East 300 South, Salt Lake City
801-364-3448
This weeks round-up ends with a new blog I stumbled on just recently. On her blog’s aims, Krista explains “The Salt Lake City cheap eats scene from a local college student’s point of view. Raves and rants about the best and worst food Salt Lake City has to offer.”. This week she stops by No Brow Coffee.
Come and discuss this post and other Salt Lake City restaurants on our new foodie discussion forum here.
To celebrate their recently released summer menu, Gourmandise Bakery have kindly given Gastronomicslc.com a $25 gift card to giveaway to one lucky reader.
One item from the new menu, highlighting the focus on quality ingredients is …
Faustina Brunch Menu
Faustina chef Billy Sotelo recently realized a long time ambition for his restaurant and started to serving Brunch for the first time. Brunch will now be served each Saturday and Sunday from 9 …
Tasting menu review
Throughout my years of writing for Gastronomic SLC, people have always asked me why I have never written about some of my more interesting meals, outside of Salt Lake City. I’ve often …
Featured Review: This months review comes from the ‘Foodie from scratch’ blog. I only just came across the website, thanks to an email from Mike, the main man there. The review in question …
Les Madeleines
I knew Salt Lake had finally grown up when Les Madeleins opened in December 2003. This is a baker’s bakery, a pastry chef’s patisserie, and a Willy Wonka store for grown-ups. Romina Rasmussen has …
The ‘insider’ section of our website has been a long time coming. This is the first of hopefully many insightful and interesting posts from experts in the food and beverage industry. This first …