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Events: Savor The Summit 2018

April 22, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: Savor The Summit 2018

Savor The Summit is back for 2018, and with it, a spectacular start to the Summer food and wine season proper. For my money, there couldn’t be a better way to welcome in the warmer weather – each year Savor The Summit is a wonderful event to experience. Great food and stellar drinks enjoyed in […]

Menu Watch – April 2018

April 16, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Menu Watch – April 2018

Alamexo Cantina Newly opened sister restaurant to downtown’s Alamexo, Alamexo Cantina in the 9th and 9th area is acting upon customer demand by bringing up some “must-have” menu items from the downtown location and creating some all-new dishes for both lunch and dinner, which are now offered as separate menus. Lunch is served from 11 […]

Events: Current, Stanza, Avenues Proper, Meditrina, Manolis, Central 9th

April 15, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: Current, Stanza, Avenues Proper, Meditrina, Manolis, Central 9th

Current Fish And Oyster This Tuesday, Domaine Riefle Wines provide the feature pours for a five course dinner at this downtown SLC seafood hotspot. The 160 year old family winery will be pared with a varied menu from Current’s chef Alan Brines. The April 17th dinner beings at 7.00 p.m. and is priced at $70. […]

Events: We Olive, Red Rock, Avenues Proper, BTG

April 9, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: We Olive, Red Rock, Avenues Proper, BTG

We Olive Tomorrow night (6.30-8.30 p.m.) head to Trolley Square’s We Olive as they welcome Talisman Brewery. Get a chance to meet the owners and brewers of this Ogden brewery. There’ll be a sampling of 4 of Talisman’s tasty craft beers, each paired with small bite by We Olive. For home brewers through to beer […]

The Roundup – April 2018

April 6, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

The Roundup – April 2018

As ever, there’s no reason to eat poorly if you’re equipped with our monthly edition of the Roundup; a blow by blow listing of the last months write-ups, reviews, podcasts and more surrounding Utah restaurants. Hot right now? Chicken sandwiches, oh so many chicken sandwiches. The rumor mill tells me we aren’t done yet either. […]

It’s A Wrap – March 2018

April 1, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

It’s A Wrap – March 2018

Vida Tequila New for 2018 and this Salt Lake City based tequila brand – contemporary new bottling that wouldn’t look out of place in an art galley; or maybe just maybe – your home bar, nudge nudge. Via press release, Vida Tequila founder Lisa Barlow writes: Everything we do is thoughtful and strong. VIDA has […]

Easter Dining 2018

March 26, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Easter Dining 2018

Easter Sunday is this weekend, and with it, an array of brunch buffets and specials galore across the Wasatch Front. The following are all the current special menus and events we know of around town; expect a few more to be added through the course of the next few days as restaurants release more info. […]

Events: The Aerie, BTG, Under Current, Chocolate And Cheese

March 22, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: The Aerie, BTG, Under Current, Chocolate And Cheese

The Aerie As part of Snowbird’s 2018 Pairing Series of wine dinners, Obsidian Ridge owner Arpad Molnar will be joining the Vine Lore team at The Aerie restaurant for a special meal on March 31st. Cocktails and appetizers will be served at 6.30 pm. with a four course seated dinner beginning at 7 p.m. Menu […]

Menu Watch – March 2018

March 14, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Menu Watch – March 2018

Avenues Proper – A new menu has rolled out at this Avenue’s gastropub, and wow, it doesn’t look half bad; in print or in photo. Check out the following pictures and details of the menu now available: * Roasted poblano mac & cheese – bechamel, parmesan, house frito, elbow noodles, $8 ($3 more with ham) […]

Events: Saffron Valley, Stanza, Under Current, Pago, Snowbird

March 5, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: Saffron Valley, Stanza, Under Current, Pago, Snowbird

Saffron Valley Put Tuesday March 27th in your diary (7-9.30 p.m.) as that’s the date for this most interesting pairing meal over at Saffron Valley. The seven course meal is part of their longer goal to bring more of the unique flavors and tradition of India to the streets of SLC. From the press release: […]

The Roundup – March 2018

March 3, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

The Roundup – March 2018

A look back at the past month of reviews, write-ups, diatribes and musings on the SLC dining scene. This month we have more than 20 restaurant reviews and write-ups for your dining inspiration this month! Reviews and write ups Bake 360 (Draper) https://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/utah/salt-lake-city/bake360/ Bayou (SLC) http://utahstories.com/2018/02/down-on-the-bayou-dinner-a-show-at-the-bayou-and-state-room/ Belgian Waffle And Omelette Inn (Midvale) https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/escape-to-starch-mountain/Content?oid=7457076 Block Restaurant […]

It’s A Wrap – February 2018

March 1, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

It’s A Wrap – February 2018

Salt Lake Magazine 2018 Dining Awards – The results are in, February saw SL Mag announce their yearly best of dining awards. The official critical picks by the magazine staff are as follows. These are all hard to argue with you’d have a great meal at any of these: Cucina Fireside on Regent Firewood Veneto […]

Events: BTG, Tupelo, Avenues Proper, Cafe Niche

February 22, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: BTG, Tupelo, Avenues Proper, Cafe Niche

BTG Wine Bar – Looking to start the weekend early? Head down to BTG tonight (Thursday, February 22nd) and join wine grower Will Bucklin. Bucklin is the host for a four course wine dinner at the downtown wine bar, and frankly, his wines are some of our favorites. Four courses ($30) and four wine pairings […]

The next big dining trend in SLC

February 18, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

The next big dining trend in SLC

The next big thing huh? I know what you’re thinking. He’s going to blow my mind with details on some exotic new locale or radical fusion dish. What could it be? Perhaps he’s going to tell us about how dishes from the steppes of Central Asia are coming to SLC restaurants; or maybe those fevered […]

Menu Watch – February 2018

February 13, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Menu Watch – February 2018

Current Fish And Oyster – Dungeness crab – the jewel of the Pacific Northwest – is finally in season. Executive chef Alan Brines is offering nightly specials with fresh-off-the-boat Dungeness crab from the coastal waters of Oregon from February 10th until the 28th (except Valentine’s Day). The kitchen’s offerings will change slightly each evening taking […]

Events: Meditrina, BTG, Under Current, SL Mag

February 6, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: Meditrina, BTG, Under Current, SL Mag

Meditrina – As we wrote about last week, Porch is offering a special pre-Valentines dinner, and sister restaurant Meditrina is getting in on the act too. Beat the Feb 14th crowds at this wine dinner February 7th, 7 p.m. Cost is $55 for food and $25 for wine pairings – reservations are via the restaurant […]

It’s A Wrap – January 2018

January 31, 2018 By Stuart Melling 5 Comments

It’s A Wrap – January 2018

Stanza Italian Bistro – The downtown Italian restaurant is currently offering a Winter “express business lunch” menu that looks to save you a bunch of cash and time all in one go. The three-course menu is priced at just $15 and changes weekly. Moreover the team aim to provide start-to-finish lunches in just 45 minutes. […]

Events: Porch, BTG, Super Bowl, Taste Of The Wasatch

January 27, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Events: Porch, BTG, Super Bowl, Taste Of The Wasatch

Porch – Join Daybreak’s finest and special guest/wine importer Brad Jensen for an early Valentines celebration. Porch is offering a self styled “seductive & sexy menu” and all before the baying-crowds of the 14th too. The decadent pairing dinner on Thursday, February 8th starts at 7 p.m. and costs just $45 for the four course […]

New restaurants – January 2018

January 22, 2018 By Stuart Melling 3 Comments

New restaurants – January 2018

Avenues Bistro – Up in the Avenues, Kathie Chadbourne’s local bistro was recently acquired by the team behind downtown SLC’s Fireside On Regent. With chef Michael Richey now at the helm the menu has been given a fresh lick of flavor; dishes like moules frites and trout almondine nod heavily to a classic French bistro […]

Menu Watch – January 2018

January 14, 2018 By Stuart Melling 2 Comments

Menu Watch – January 2018

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 and you can get just that. According to this Facebook post the new business on Wilmington is giving away 500 free burgers. No word on […]

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Events: Savor The Summit 2018

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April 22, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

Savor The Summit is back for 2018, and with it, a spectacular start to the Summer food and wine season proper. For my money, there couldn't be a … [Read More...]

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April 20, 2018 By Katharine Stevenson 1 Comment

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The next big dining trend in SLC

The next big dining trend in SLC

February 18, 2018 By Stuart Melling Leave a Comment

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New restaurants – January 2018

New restaurants – January 2018

January 22, 2018 By Stuart Melling 3 Comments

Avenues Bistro - Up in the Avenues, Kathie Chadbourne's local bistro was recently acquired by the team behind downtown SLC's Fireside On Regent. With … [Read More...]

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