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 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...
The Roundup – February 2019
Hearth And Hill (SLC Eats)
Once more it's time to recap the best and brightest food reviews around...
Valentines Day Dining 2019
Tables are booking up fast - indeed some restaurants are already reporting full bookings to us. As such, if you're looking...
It’s A Wrap – January 2019
We took December off from the wrap up, as general food news was a little thin on the ground over the holiday...
New Restaurants – January 2019
Is it me or are new restaurants arriving thicker and faster? It's barely been a month since the last recap of...
Events: How does a trio of sliders and beers sound?
BGR Sugar House
BGR - Triple D burger
On February 7th (6-7.30 p.m.) head down...
Menu watch – January 2019
If you're new to our site this year, welcome aboard! And welcome to our first menu watch of the year. Each...
Essential Salt Lake City restaurants to check out in 2019
I'm not one to sugar coat things, so I'm going to give you it straight right now. Take a last glance...
The Roundup – January 2019
Curry Fried Chicken (John Taylor | City Weekly)
It's been a few months since we featured a review...
State Of The Plate 2018
Easily the most anticipated time of the year is here. Yes, I know, I know, the moment you've all been waiting with...
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...
