Ones to Watch 2021 // Téo Gibbs
It’s Saturday night at Louie, the dining room and patio are slammed, and Téo Gibbs is behind the bar. Gibbs (who uses the pronoun “they”) gets an order for an espresso martini and quickly turns it around. A customer on the patio inhales the drink and immediately tells everybody around him that it’s the best…
Ones to Watch 2021 // José Miguel Venta
Often the first to arrive at work and last to leave, Sidney Street Cafe sous chef José Miguel Venta is no stranger to hard work. “I’m still trying to find that balance of being in the industry while also being a good father and husband and friend,” he said. Despite this balancing act and the…
Han Lao has closed in Brentwood
Laotian-Thai restaurant Han Lao at 1250 Stressner Drive in Brentwood has officially closed its doors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Robata Maplewood owner Thom Chantharasy opened Han Lao in 2018 to introduce Lao cuisine to the St. Louis area. The restaurant, which served items like green papaya salad and sticky rice, was able…
Good News Brewing Co. will open third location in Augusta in spring 2021
Good news! This spring, Good News Brewing Co., which has a location in O’Fallon, Missouri, and another in Defiance, is opening up a third location at 5521 Water St. in Augusta, potentially in April, in the space formerly known as Augusta Brew Haus. Guests will be able to enjoy wood-fired oven eats and brews made on…
Check out these 4 seafood specials offered during Lent in St. Louis
From pizza to pies, here are four more Lenten seafood specials to check out on your meatless Fridays this season. Pizzeria Da Gloria on the Hill is offering a white clam pizza every Friday during this Lent season. The dish is offered for $20 and with limited availability. Carryout or delivery from 11 a.m to 8 p.m.…
9 addictive Asian snacks and where to find them in St. Louis
In the early ’90s, many Asian provisions were hard to come by, particularly in my hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. I do recall a small Japanese market that I would visit with my mother on rare occasions, but its inventory was sparse and expensive. I took comfort in knowing that every year on my…
St. Louis high school student operates Amazing Grace Honey out of his backyard in Ladue
St. Louis native Peter Grace was just 10 years old when he went on his first sales pitch. His dad, Warren Grace, handed him two mason jars full of their harvested honey and sent him marching into stores, hoping to have a seller interested in purchasing their locally grown, raw honey. Thus began the start…
Ones to Watch 2021 // Justin McMillen
A nickname like “the Truth” sounds like a superhero’s alter ego. And indeed, there is something Clark Kent-ish about Justin McMillen, the director of culinary operations for Niche Food Group, whose former employers consistently describe as “humble” and “unpretentious.” McMillen was bequeathed the lofty moniker by his former boss at Overlook Farm, chef Tim Grandinetti.…
Sisters Sandwich Shoppe will open next to Espresso Yourself Coffee & Cafe in south St. Louis in spring 2021
Sisters Tracy Calabro and Jules Karagiannis are looking forward to opening Sisters Sandwich Shoppe by the end of March or early April, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. This will be their second establishment in Southampton and is located at 5353 Devonshire Ave. in the space adjacent to their already-popular Espresso Yourself Coffee & Cafe,…
4 St. Louis fish fries to kick off Lent
With Lent beginning today, Wednesday, Feb. 17, St. Louis fish fries are making their yearly comeback. Starting this week until Lent’s end, plenty of local restaurants are featuring Friday fish fries. To help you out in scouting your many options, each week until Lent is over, we will share a few spots each week to…
Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream will open locations in Soulard, South County and Grand Center in coming months
This summer, Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream owner Eric Moore will be three steps closer to his dream of opening 15 local locations in five years. As reported by the Riverfront Times, the highly anticipated Grand Center location sits at the corner of Olive Street and North Grand Boulevard on the first floor of the Metropolitan Artist Lofts…
First Look: Loaded: Elevated Nachos in St. Charles
Brandon Holzhueter and Brad Merten, co-owners of Narwahl’s Crafted, opened Loaded: Elevated Nachos at 1450 Beale St. in St. Charles on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The duo signed the lease on the space in November 2019 in preparation for an opening in summer 2020 but delayed their launch due to the pandemic. There’s an array of nacho…
6 hot cocktails to get you through the winter
Hot cocktails are definitely a vibe, but they don’t all provide the same experience. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right one, like time of day, level of health, spice preference and, of course, whether you’re trying to get cozy or turn up. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a…
First Look: Tai Ke Shabu Shabu in Olivette
Tai Ke Shabu Shabu opened on Jan. 1 at 9626 Olive Blvd. in Olivette after the original Tai Ke location permanently shuttered. The new spot draws from the original Tai Ke menu with the addition of the shabu shabu menu. Shabu shabu is a Japanese-style dish served with thinly sliced, raw protein that diners cook at…
Tres Equis will open this weekend in south St. Louis with Locoz Tacoz food truck helming the kitchen
Tres Equis, St. Louis’ newest Mexican bar and restaurant, is slated to open this Saturday, Feb. 13, after a soft opening on Thursday, Feb. 11. Business partners Matthew Stelzer and Jeff Lyell are combining their expertise of beer and margaritas with Locoz Tacoz’ authentic Mexican food. The new restaurant is located at 3169 Morgan Ford Road…
St. Louis County to expand restaurant capacity to 50% tomorrow, Feb. 11
St. Louis County has issued a revised public health order that expands indoor capacity for restaurants and bars from 25% to 50%. The new regulations will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Feb 11. The news came via a press release posted to St. Louis County executive Sam Page’s Twitter feed yesterday, Feb.…
First Look: K-Bop food truck’s brick-and-mortar in the Delmar Loop
Popular Korean food truck K-Bop opened a brick-and-mortar space at 6120 Delmar Blvd. in mid-December. After co-owner Hye Keeley saw that Guerrilla Street Food was vacating the space, she and her partners, Yuduck Lee and Dae Lee, knew that this was the perfect spot to open K-Bop. “We had been looking for our own place because…
17 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in St. Louis during a pandemic
Covid-19 has kept people apart for a long time, but there is nothing like love on Valentine’s Day to bring us together for some special holiday offerings from local restaurants and bars. Some of these options will bring date night to the comfort of your home or create a safe, distanced activity out on the…
The Ritz-Carlton’s Mediterranean-style Casa Don Alfonso will open in March
The highly anticipated opening of the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Casa Don Alfonso, is now one step closer with the release of menu items and highlights. Located at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton at 100 Carondelet Plaza, the new concept from Italian restaurateur Mario Iaccarino is slated to open next month. Casa Don Alfonso is Mario Iaccarino’s first venture into…
SimplyCookingWithDonna will bring soul food takeout to downtown St. Louis next week
On Thursday, Feb. 11, Donna Vickers, who goes by chef Donna, will open SimplyCookingWithDonna, a to-go style soul food restaurant, in a 2,000-square-foot kitchen space on the fourth floor of the St. Patrick Center at 800 N. Tucker Blvd. in downtown St. Louis. The new venture is an accumulation of Vickers’ culinary successes. “I always…
Ones to Watch 2021 // Madeline Hissong
Madeline Hissong has been on a journey. Living a true 21st-century nomadic life, she cooked her way across the country for years, sometimes traveling alone, sometimes with friends. She went to Indiana, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. She cooked at a resort in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, at the lauded Vie in Chicago, and at…
Win your Super Bowl party with takeout from one of these St. Louis restaurants
Everyone knows that the real MVP of any sports game is the food. Whether it’s for a mid-season match or the Super Bowl, it’s always the big game when it comes to snacks. And though your Super Bowl party will probably look a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go 100 on…
What I Do: St. Louis restaurateur Ben Poremba
Chances are Ben Poremba has had a hand in at least one of your favorite local restaurants, and likely more than one. Co-founder of Salume Beddu, former executive chef at Winslow’s Home (now Winslow’s Table) and the now-closed Maryland House at Brennan’s, he is currently chef-owner of Bengelina Hospitality Group, which includes restaurants Olio and…
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8 St. Louis businesses with health-focused options to make reaching your goals easier than ever
A new year has always been a great time to work toward a healthier lifestyle, but it’s even more important this year with the coronavirus pandemic still underway. The following St. Louis area businesses – both food- and fitness-related – are making reaching your goals easier than ever. Citra Fitness & Movement No healthy lifestyle…
Beffa’s Bar & Restaurant is a St. Louis landmark
Beffa’s Bar & Restaurant reopened in March 2020 after being closed for almost a decade, only to find an immediate and completely unexpected obstacle. “We had two awesome weeks, and then the pandemic hit,” said current owner Paul Beffa. Luckily, this hasn’t been their first time through the wringer. Brothers Attilio and Anselmo Beffa, who…
Where to get birria tacos in St. Louis
Hailing from the state of Jalisco in Mexico and a bona fide institution in its capital Guadalajara, birria tacos are having a moment. Sometimes called “wet tacos,” they are traditionally served with a cup of consommé (for dunking, dipping and even drinking) made primarily with the drippings of the taco’s slow-cooked meat. Birria is a…
12 great St. Louis restaurants that are definitely open on Monday, Vol. 2
Trust us, we get it: Mondays are really difficult in St. Louis. If you’ve been here for a while, you’re all too familiar with the blues that come with realizing your go-to is closed when you need it most. Our last Monday roundup offered suggestions for cool places to eat on Monday night; this time,…
Eat this OG Acai Bowl from Hello Juice & Smoothie
The OG Acai Bowl from Hello Juice & Smoothie proves that nutritious and delicious are not mutually exclusive. It starts with a sweet and creamy smoothie base composed of acai, blueberry, strawberry, banana and coconut milk. A generously portioned layer of cinnamon-laced granola is then topped with juicy blackberries and chunks of banana and strawberry,…
5 new St. Louis restaurants to try this month
Beast Southern Kitchen & BBQHusband-and-wife duo Meggan and David Sandusky are at it again with their third Beast barbecue spot. Like the other restaurants in the group, the new location features a distinct menu of classic Southern dishes as well as St. Louis-style barbecue. Boudin balls, made with Beast’s housemade pork sausage, are stuffed with…
Where to find hot chocolate bombs in St. Louis
Hot chocolate bombs are blowing up this winter. Rich, colorful and interactive, they’re the perfect treat to perk up a cold, dark night. Drop one in your favorite mug, pour over hot milk and behold as the solid sphere transforms into a steaming, chocolate-y treat. With so many great local options available, why settle for…
Restaurant and bar Boo Coo will open in Soulard in February
Boo Coo is excited to bring a Southern, homey feel to Soulard when it opens its doors likely in early February at 1031 Lynch St., as reported by St. Louis Magazine. “I just felt like it was time Soulard needed something new,” said owner Nikki Westhoff, who has over 20 years experience in the local restaurant industry, most…
