Rise and shine, Crestwood. Elevated breakfast is coming to the corner of Watson and Grant roads. Yolklore will open at 8958 Watson Road this summer, as reported by the Riverfront Times.
The trio behind the breakfast and brunch joint is well traveled St. Louis natives Billy Oziransky, John Bogacki and Mary Boehne Bogacki. Oziransky has worked in kitchens from Las Vegas to Vail, Colorado, while John Bogacki honed his skills at an Australian eatery and more recently at Bolyard’s Meat and Provisions. Doughnut lovers will recognize Boehne Bogacki from her time as executive chef at Strange Donuts. Though the group has a Kickstarter to help fund kitchen upgrades, Boehne Bogacki said the restaurant is opening regardless of the online funding campaign’s success.
All three bring different skills to the business, but have the same goal of transforming the breakfast experience. “You can make (breakfast) really, really nice,” said Boehne Bogacki. “It’s doesn’t have to be stuffy or fancy. It’s real, but doesn’t have to be just eggs and bacon. It can be more composed.”
Among those composed offerings will be the nest egg – a single-serving cup with a biscuit crust, cheddar, bacon and egg filling topped with pickled red onion and preserved lemon. “It has nice balance,” said Boehne Bogacki. “It’s something different but still comfortable.”
Yolklore will also offer gluten-free and vegan options. In addition to dining in at one of the 40 seats, diners may also grab a seat in the small outdoor area, carryout or pull through the drive-thru. Yolklore will also spotlight Boehne Bogaki’s pastry skills with baked goods, gooey butter cake and special event cakes.
Expect Yolklore to be open daily 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests don’t have to wait to sample the fare as Yolklore will pop up at least twice – once at the Cortex on Tuesday, April 26 and again on May 17 at Urban Chestnut Brewery and Bierhall in the Grove.
This article appears in April 2016.