Another month, another swathe of new restaurant openings up and down the Wasatch. Here’s the latest dozen or so new names to check out, as well as a look at what’s coming up next. First, a new BBQ spot for those in the Southern end of the valley… Les Barbecue Sandwiches Pictured top is the… Read More »Draper welcomes new BBQ spot, plus other local Utah restaurant openings ..read more

It’s been a month since I dropped the ads from the site, hopefully, you’ve been enjoying the much improved, cleaner reading experience. Per the tease in that original post, the option to become a paid subscriber to Gastronomic SLC is now live. Should you wish to pop a few dollars into the “oh please god… Read More »Help support Gastronomic SLC with a paid subscription ..read more

Following on from the massively successful Summer and Winter popups – the cozy cocktail bar inside downtown SLC’s Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club has undergone another dazzling makeover. This time with a pair of RayBan Wayfarers firmly affixed. Tipsy Flamingo is the latest moniker for the chameleon-like speakeasy, reflecting the thematic overhaul; neon lights, disco elements,… Read More »Downtown SLC cocktail bar undergoes 1980s revamp ..read more

If you’ve yet to try Slapfish – the seafood-centric fast casual – the coming month is the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into the proverbial waters. Not only has the restaurant revamped its core menu, but right now, you can also snag some rather fun seasonal specials. The boutique brand has a familiar trajectory… Read More »Spring into the season with these fresh flavors at Slapfish ..read more

Bar licenses After February’s meeting and the eye-opening 180 on the storied ready-to-operate policy, all eyes turned to this month’s get-together. Six applicants appeared on the docket with only four bar licenses available to hand out. Math experts will note the obvious issue. With the newfound (read – legislatively mandated) approach to license allocation, commissioners… Read More »What happened at the March DABS meeting ..read more

If the name Richard Romney sounds familiar, you’d be right. Romney has been a near ever-present fixture in the downtown dining scene for some two decades. Ascending through the ranks at Takashi, the past eighteen years saw the affable gent end up as the head honcho of both Takashi and Post Office Place – two… Read More »Felt Bar & Eatery joins Salt Lake’s bustling Main Street ..read more

When Geoff Patmides started pursuing culinary arts as a career, he never would have imagined that not only would he be cooking Greek food but also Dominican dishes. Having mastered such dishes as spicy roasted peppers stuffed with the spicy feta spread tirokafteri and a Dominican-style smoked chicken, Patmides epitomizes the experiences of growing up… Read More »The united flavors of chef Geoff Patmides culinary journey ..read more

With those thermometers starting to creep back up, I’m willing to bet you’ve been peaking out the window once more asking, “is it safe to go back out now?” Let me confirm. Yes, yes is the perfect time to dip your toes back into the local restaurant scene. Here’s a look at all the new… Read More »A look at three dozen new names joining the Utah restaurant scene ..read more

If you’re reading the newsletter this week, and thinking, this all looks a bit different… you’re not mistaken. No, I didn’t get a haircut… but the website did receive a buzzcut of sorts. Beginning this week I’m embarking on something of an experiment. Namely – a radical dialing back of those intrusive ads. At least… Read More »Let’s try something different shall we ..read more

Beehive Bar Sad news for lovers of the onsite bar over at South Salt Lake’s Beehive Distilling. The operators of the award-winning distillery are to shutter the bar space as of March 16th. Taking to Instagram the business wrote: “We regret to inform you that the Bechive Bar will close on March 16th. We’d like… Read More »Latest Utah bar and restaurant closures, updates, and moves ..read more