https://gastronomicslc.com Utah's oldest food magazine. Call us (385) 429-0650 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:34:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://gastronomicslc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-gastronomic-salt-lake-city-512x512-logo-FB-32x32.jpg https://gastronomicslc.com 32 32 13694896 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/30/utah-bar-licenses-dwindle-to-a-mere-quartet-at-the-august-dabs-meeting/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/30/utah-bar-licenses-dwindle-to-a-mere-quartet-at-the-august-dabs-meeting/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:09:05 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42747 Per the title, that’s the important takeaway from August’s DABS get-together. Going into the gathering, six bar licenses were available in Utah. This after HB 548 passed this year, increasing the supply, albeit also compelling the commission to hand them out as and when any qualifying business appeared before them; said licensees then have more… Read More »Utah bar licenses dwindle to a mere quartet at the August DABS meeting]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/30/utah-bar-licenses-dwindle-to-a-mere-quartet-at-the-august-dabs-meeting/feed/ 0 42747 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/28/wisteria-expect-this-to-be-one-of-utahs-hottest-restaurant-tickets-next-year/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/28/wisteria-expect-this-to-be-one-of-utahs-hottest-restaurant-tickets-next-year/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:27:36 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42086 It was more than a decade ago when I sat down with Johnny Kwon, owner of the now much-missed Naked Fish Japanese Bistro in downtown SLC. At the time, the ambitious restaurateur was pulling out all the stops to provide the state with the hands-down best omakase experience money could buy. The $75 price tag… Read More »Wisteria – expect this to be one of Utah’s hottest restaurant tickets next year]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/28/wisteria-expect-this-to-be-one-of-utahs-hottest-restaurant-tickets-next-year/feed/ 0 42086 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/26/food-and-drink-events-to-mark-on-the-calendar-for-september/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/26/food-and-drink-events-to-mark-on-the-calendar-for-september/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:50:01 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42636 Urban Hill September 10th, 6.00 p.m. Lorenza wines will be the focus of this five-course pairing meal. The price is $150 ($95 food, $55 wine), call the restaurant on (385) 295 4200 for reservations. Menu as follows: Casot September 9th, 6.00 p.m. French wines will be poured alongside small bites as Casot welcomes special guest,… Read More »Food and drink events to mark on the calendar for September]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/26/food-and-drink-events-to-mark-on-the-calendar-for-september/feed/ 0 42636 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/24/one-of-salt-lake-citys-most-creative-restaurants-to-close/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/24/one-of-salt-lake-citys-most-creative-restaurants-to-close/#comments Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:19:38 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42611 File this one under terrible loss – as the week wraps up, so news comes in that SLC Eatery is to shut its doors at the end of September. The SLC restaurant was (1017 S Main St) easily one of the most creative and aspirational chef-driven projects in the city. Sadly, you’ve now got just… Read More »One of Salt Lake City’s most creative restaurants to close]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/24/one-of-salt-lake-citys-most-creative-restaurants-to-close/feed/ 3 42611 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/21/theres-still-time-to-snag-smoky-flavors-as-chile-roasting-season-wraps/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/21/theres-still-time-to-snag-smoky-flavors-as-chile-roasting-season-wraps/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:43:35 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42667 It’s that time of the year, one that those from the land of enchantment look toward with year-long anticipation. In case you hadn’t guessed with that lead-in, August has been the month of chile-roasting season. Specifcailly – hatch chiles. Looking for your fix here in Utah? Nick Zocco, chef at Urban Hill and New Mexico… Read More »There’s still time to snag smoky flavors as chile-roasting season wraps]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/21/theres-still-time-to-snag-smoky-flavors-as-chile-roasting-season-wraps/feed/ 0 42667 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/15/reviews/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/15/reviews/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:29:29 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42615 Alex Springer in the City Weekly takes in five dining destinations this past month, Drunken Kitchen being a particular stand out. You can read what I think of their fried chicken wings in this one too. Other names include stops at Blind Rabbit Kitchen, Seven Brothers Burgers (City Creek location pictured top), Contento Cafe, and… Read More »Taiwanese and Mexican flavors featured in latest Utah restaurant reviews]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/15/reviews/feed/ 1 42615 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/13/raise-a-glass-to-the-end-of-summer-with-these-utah-brew-fests/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/13/raise-a-glass-to-the-end-of-summer-with-these-utah-brew-fests/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:13:24 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42633 Utah Beer Festival The 14th annual Utah Beer Festival hits town this weekend – running August 17th and 18th, 1.00 – 8.00 p.m. daily. Held at The Gateway, the UBF reckons more than 200 beers and ciders will be poured this year, from both local, regional, and national breweries. Advanced ticket prices for the event… Read More »Raise a glass to the end of Summer with these Utah brew fests]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/08/13/raise-a-glass-to-the-end-of-summer-with-these-utah-brew-fests/feed/ 0 42633 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/31/four-more-names-to-add-to-the-list-of-restaurant-closures-this-year/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/31/four-more-names-to-add-to-the-list-of-restaurant-closures-this-year/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:12:12 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42567 A o]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/31/four-more-names-to-add-to-the-list-of-restaurant-closures-this-year/feed/ 1 42567 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/30/many-of-utahs-best-chefs-will-be-cooking-up-a-storm-at-this-fundraiser/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/30/many-of-utahs-best-chefs-will-be-cooking-up-a-storm-at-this-fundraiser/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:39:33 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42572 Second Chance Dance August 26th, 6.00 – 9.00 p.m. First on your agenda for August should be this fun food fundraiser, over at the new Millcreek Commons. Why? The roster of chefs on display is about as strong as it gets. Each of the restaurants represented will be competing to win, hoping to secure nods… Read More »Many of Utah’s best chefs will be cooking up a storm at this fundraiser]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/30/many-of-utahs-best-chefs-will-be-cooking-up-a-storm-at-this-fundraiser/feed/ 0 42572 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/29/more-national-brands-select-utah-for-growth/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/29/more-national-brands-select-utah-for-growth/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:53:50 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42578 It’s only been a month since this piece, looking at what national names are headed to Utah. But here we are again, news continues to land. As an addendum then, here are several more brands that have confirmed their intent to expand their operations in Utah. Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay It’s been nearly two… Read More »More national brands select Utah for growth]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/07/29/more-national-brands-select-utah-for-growth/feed/ 0 42578