Shack Restaurant officially opens its second location today, April 14, at 731 S. Lindbergh Blvd., the spot previously occupied by now closed The Pig.
The “breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner” joint is in fact expanding dinner hours at the new Frontenac location to Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. until close, while dinner service will end at the original Valley Park location. OH Hospitality Group co-owner Brant Baldanza said that space will be available in the evening for private events.
While the Frontenac Shack menu will largely mirror that of the Valley Park location, it will boast an on-site smoker, which will be used for all manner of proteins: salmon, ham, turkey, pork butt, short ribs, wings and brisket. New menu items include dishes like a hearty portion of house-smoked salmon (pictured) served atop a slice of rye toast with onions, tomatoes and a sunny-side-up egg, all drizzled with a dill crème fraiche and briny capers. Also look for new dinner offerings like the Short Slided, two smoked short rib sliders on mini brioche buns with white cheddar, horseradish and a side of au jus and crispy chips.
-photos by Michelle Volansky
This article appears in April 2015.