Stuart Melling
Hi, I'm Stuart, nice to meet you! I'm the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC and The Utah Review; I'm also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune. I've worked extensively with other local publications from Utah Stories through to Salt Lake Magazine and Visit Salt Lake.
I'm a multiple-award winning journalist and have covered the Utah dining scene for more than a decade. I'm largely fueled by Uinta Cutthroat, alliteration and the use of too many big words I don't understand. I ate all the pies.
New restaurants around SLC you won’t want to miss
Baek Ri Hyang
We might be five or more years behind the curve, but Korean food is finally starting...
Stunning new restaurant menus, Father’s Day specials and more
Log Haven
Log Haven - bison with sweet potato orzo (Log Haven)
Log Haven...
Liquor law loopholes, restaurant closures, award winners and much more
DABC news
Making the headlines across the land this month was Social Axe's return to the commission, seeking to...
Summery patio pairings, Italian wine dinners and more
Avenues Proper
Avenues Proper patio at night
Wednesday June 12th is the the first night...
New Spring menus, bold brunches and brand new bargain beer passes
SLC Eatery
SLC Eatery - Kimchi bowl (801eatsndrinks)
SLC Eatery - okinomiyaki benedict...
The Roundup – May 2019
Purgatory - bao (Talyn Sherer | Slug Mag)
Ready for some dining inspiration, or lets be honest, a...
Raise a glass at these upcoming events including Utah craft brews, rose wine and...
SLC Eatery rose wine dinner
SLC Eatery - prep kitchen at work
I'd recommend you...
It’s A Wrap April: DABC Updates, Mother’s Day
DABC Licenses
Enough ink has been spilled as a result of the April DABC meeting that you'd think the...
Unmissable Utah food festival fun in 2019
One of the best things about the Utah food scene? A raft of events in our warmer Summer months each and every...
Aristo’s no more, free tacos, 70oz steaks and Spring menus galore
Aristo's to close this weekend
Octopus at Arito's (shutterbugsage)
This news just in courtesy of...
New restaurants in Utah – April 2019
Level Crossing Brewing
Level Crossing Brewing Company - Utah Uncommon beer
Where to eat out this Easter Sunday in Utah 2019
Next Sunday sees one of the bigger dining events of the year - Easter Sunday. Many restaurants up and down the Wasatch...
Events: bacon and beer, Italian wines, anniversary celebrations and more
Epic Casual Dining
SaltFire Brewing beers (SaltFire)
Tomorrow night (April 11th) head to this Midvale...
The Roundup – April 2019
Once more it's time to take stock, look back at the past month or so, and see what other local food types...
It’s A Wrap – March 2019
DABC Licenses
Causing more than a few column inches this month was the failure of Heart and Soul Karaoke...
A seemingly fishy story – sushi in the desert
Sushi Groove - nigiri sushi
With nearly 600 dusty miles separating Salt Lake City from the ocean, sushi...
Five point oh – coming to grocery shelves near you
You've probably been watching the ongoing shenanigans regarding the recent legislative session and how law makers are...
Events: Stanza, Avenues Proper, Manoli’s, Chocolate And Cheese
Stanza - lobster pasta (Salt Lake Magazine)
Stanza
The chic downtown Italian restaurant is pulling...
It’s A Wrap – February 2019
DABC Licenses
Mountain West Cider - desolation
A brace of noteworthy items from this month's...
New SLC Airport restaurant options confirmed
I can't be the only one just a little excited by today's formal announcement of the winners (and by proxy the losers) for the...
