https://gastronomicslc.com Utah's oldest food magazine. Call us (385) 429-0650 Wed, 29 May 2024 16:26:19 +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/2024/05/29/utah-chef-aims-to-wow-locals-with-this-italian-american-specialty/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/05/29/utah-chef-aims-to-wow-locals-with-this-italian-american-specialty/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 16:21:28 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=42059 When it comes to hand-helds, most are more than well-represented in Utah. Sandwiches, tacos, burgers, you name it – all have their abundance of options. When it comes to the stromboli though, I’m willing to bet you’ve never snagged many in the Beehive. And now you can, not least with bags of flair to boot.… Read More »Utah chef aims to wow locals with this Italian-American specialty]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/05/29/utah-chef-aims-to-wow-locals-with-this-italian-american-specialty/feed/ 0 42059 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/05/07/impressive-south-asian-flavor-now-on-display-at-the-new-bhansa-ghar-in-slc/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/05/07/impressive-south-asian-flavor-now-on-display-at-the-new-bhansa-ghar-in-slc/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 19:34:45 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=41686 The cuisine of South Asia holds a particular place in my heart stomach. Born into a land of pies and pudding, white pepper was as avant-garde as the spice rack would allow in the wilds of 1970s Northern England. It wouldn’t be until my university years that I’d dive fork and fingers first into the… Read More »Impressive South Asian flavor now on display at the new Bhansa Ghar in SLC]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/05/07/impressive-south-asian-flavor-now-on-display-at-the-new-bhansa-ghar-in-slc/feed/ 0 41686 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/04/25/south-salt-lake-spot-wants-to-change-up-your-late-night-munchies-game/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/04/25/south-salt-lake-spot-wants-to-change-up-your-late-night-munchies-game/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:36:09 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=41703 DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats. Three names that either inspire rage or immediate scrolling. Regardless of your stance on these culinary brokers, there’s no denying their popularity. Also see: massive consumer demand for convenience. Just sayin’. In recent years, these platforms have supported several new business models – 9-UP Night market is one such venture – a… Read More »South Salt Lake spot wants to change up your late-night munchies game]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/04/25/south-salt-lake-spot-wants-to-change-up-your-late-night-munchies-game/feed/ 0 41703 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/03/07/culinary-transformation-unveiled-at-brighton-ski-resort/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/03/07/culinary-transformation-unveiled-at-brighton-ski-resort/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:08:19 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=41224 Secluded at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton Ski Resort has in many ways resisted the transition to a fancier resort catering to monied visitors looking for Instagramable long weekends. Locals, young people, and snowboarders are the players here. Yet the 2023-24 season brought a noticeable change to Brighton—one focused on the culinary offerings.… Read More »Culinary transformation unveiled at Brighton Ski Resort]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/03/07/culinary-transformation-unveiled-at-brighton-ski-resort/feed/ 0 41224 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/02/02/exceptional-japanese-cooking-joins-salt-lakes-marmalade-neighborhood/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/02/02/exceptional-japanese-cooking-joins-salt-lakes-marmalade-neighborhood/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:02:17 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=40946 It’s at this time of the year that all eyes fall on the A-list-lined Main Street of Park City. As the Sundance spectacle descends, celeb spotting becomes as much a Utah pastime as complaining about the traffic. Jon Hamm? Call me when you’ve found some Taylor ham. And then Hiro Tagai sidles up to me… Read More »Exceptional Japanese cooking joins Salt Lake’s Marmalade neighborhood]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/02/02/exceptional-japanese-cooking-joins-salt-lakes-marmalade-neighborhood/feed/ 0 40946 https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/01/09/this-one-of-a-kind-chinese-restaurant-in-west-valley-city-is-a-must/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/01/09/this-one-of-a-kind-chinese-restaurant-in-west-valley-city-is-a-must/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:26:20 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=40225 I’m not one to bandy around the phrase hidden gem all that often, but based on the convergence of meager coverage, apparent awareness, and excellent cooking – I’d say Matchstick Bar & Grill in West Valley City absolutely fits the bill. The restaurant opened a few months back in the space (2000 W 3500th S,… Read More »This one of a kind Chinese restaurant in West Valley City is a must ]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2024/01/09/this-one-of-a-kind-chinese-restaurant-in-west-valley-city-is-a-must/feed/ 0 40225 https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/12/21/its-always-soup-season-where-to-find-salt-lakes-best-pho-ramen-and-more/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/12/21/its-always-soup-season-where-to-find-salt-lakes-best-pho-ramen-and-more/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:05:53 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=39319 Don’t you hate it when you’re just trying to find some quick info online and the article you find begins with the author’s entire life story — forcing you to scroll through thousands of words before you reach anything you actually care about? That’s the pho king worst. Anyways, here’s the story of how all… Read More »It’s always soup season – where to find Salt Lake’s best pho, ramen, and more]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/12/21/its-always-soup-season-where-to-find-salt-lakes-best-pho-ramen-and-more/feed/ 3 39319 https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/11/30/salt-lake-citys-ultimate-breakfast-sandwich-thats-this-restaurants-mission/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/11/30/salt-lake-citys-ultimate-breakfast-sandwich-thats-this-restaurants-mission/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:24:57 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=39995 I had to go back in and shake his hand. It was an odd thing to do because of a sandwich. Has anyone shaken another person’s hand (a la Paul Hollywood) because of a sandwich before, or am I a trailblazer? Who knows. Who cares. But I had to let Carlos, the owner of Salt… Read More »Salt Lake City’s ultimate breakfast sandwich? That’s this restaurant’s mission]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/11/30/salt-lake-citys-ultimate-breakfast-sandwich-thats-this-restaurants-mission/feed/ 1 39995 https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/10/26/five-steaks-worth-splurging-on-around-salt-lake-city/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/10/26/five-steaks-worth-splurging-on-around-salt-lake-city/#comments Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:28:06 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=38895 In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the simple pleasure of a perfectly cooked steak. From the sizzle on the grill to the first bite of juicy, tender beef, it’s a gastronomic experience like no other. But with so many cuts and grades of beef available, which steaks are truly worth your… Read More »Five steaks worth splurging on around Salt Lake City]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/10/26/five-steaks-worth-splurging-on-around-salt-lake-city/feed/ 5 38895 https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/08/30/brunch-lunch-and-dinner-six-restaurants-for-your-week-ahead/ https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/08/30/brunch-lunch-and-dinner-six-restaurants-for-your-week-ahead/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:28:58 +0000 https://gastronomicslc.com/?p=38009 Oquirrh – brunch I’m currently eating more than my fair share of burgers, because, err, journalism. Yeah that’s the one. More on that later – but for now, here’s a highlight from my ongoing explorations around the valley. The ridiculously resplendent representation above courtesy of the brunch menu at Oquirrh; a service at the restaurant… Read More »Brunch, lunch and dinner – six restaurants for your week ahead]]> https://gastronomicslc.com/2023/08/30/brunch-lunch-and-dinner-six-restaurants-for-your-week-ahead/feed/ 0 38009