Stuart Melling

1 week ago | gastronomicslc.com | Stuart Melling

Easter Sunday falls a little later this year namely, April 20th As per usual the date is marked by local restaurants with a wide array of buffets and dining specials. Below are all of the extra special Easter dining options we know of in Utah this year. Please note that the information and descriptions below are provided by restaurants directly; prices listed may not include tax, gratuity or optional drink pairings.

1 week ago | gastronomicslc.com | Stuart Melling

After a storied 16-year run, the bell has been rung for last call at the much-loved Garage On Beck. “There are a number of different factors”, explains owner Robert McCarthy, “but ultimately, our lease is coming to an end in the not-too-distant future. Probably, the business wouldn’t be able to continue at that point.

1 week ago | gastronomicslc.com | Stuart Melling

Since our last roundup in February, let’s take another look over what food writers in Utah have been running the rule over. First up Alex Springer takes in six different businesses as well as running a piece on a variety of local comfort foods. On the standalone review front, Springer hits up Arigato Sushi (West Jordan), White Tomato (Draper), Manoli’s (SLC), Big Dipper (Downtown SLC), Tacos 1905 (South Jordan), and 9-UP Night Market (South Salt Lake).

1 week ago | gastronomicslc.com | Stuart Melling

It’s been a couple of months since this excellent breakfast sandwich shop suffered a flooding disaster that shuttered their SLC location (490 E 1300 S). While the business intially indicated it hoped to return quickly, this week saw a formal closure announced on Instagram. The post from the business reads:“With a heavy heart, we are announcing that we will not be reopening.

2 weeks ago | gastronomicslc.com | Stuart Melling

With Eater arriving quite a bit later this year, there’s still plenty of time to plan for a tasty Easter Sunday. Should that entail celebrations at home, my number one recommendation is a foodie destination that typically tops my own list for a variety of seasonal treats – Pirate O’s Gourmet Market. The gourmet import store’s inventory fluidly changes with the months and is a must-visit any time of the year, especially for big holidays. Top of the shop for Easter?