Vero Pizza & Pasta food truck will launch in mid-April
Vero Pizza & Pasta, the meal kit company from the team behind Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, will go mobile next month. Co-owner Katie Collier said the new Vero Pizza & Pasta food truck will be on the street by mid-April, offering a lunch menu of paninis and salads, as well as selling Vero meal kits. According to Collier, the…
Recipe: Spicy Chickpeas with Beef
Never question acclaimed food writer and cookbook author Mark Bittman. I like to pretend he’s my sous chef. I’ll investigate different flavor combinations, and his writing generally agrees. His recipe for spicy chickpeas with beef has been in my research and development pile more than a year because I don’t cook with a lot of…
Revel Kitchen will open second location in Clayton
Just two years after changing its name from Athlete Eats and relocating from Cherokee Street to Brentwood, healthy dining concept Revel Kitchen is set to open its second location. Co-owner Simon Lusky said the new Revel will debut at 7447 Forsyth Blvd., in Clayton in early May, as reported in St. Louis Magazine. The restaurant…
The Boulevard Farmers Market will open in Richmond Heights
The Boulevard announced a partnership today, March 27, with Tower Grove Farmers’ Market to open a monthly farmers market in the Richmond Heights shopping district. Tower Grove market master Patrick Horine said The Boulevard Farmers Market will debut Sunday, May 6, and will take place the first Sunday of the month through October. Horine said the first market…
First Look: The Benevolent King in Maplewood
Restaurateur and chef Ben Poremba is a busy man. The owner of Olio, Elaia, Nixta, Parigi and La Patisserie Chouquette is putting the finishing touches on his newest restaurant, The Benevolent King, set to open in early April. As The Scoop reported last week, the James Beard Award-nominee announced he will open the Moroccan-inspired eatery at 7268 Manchester Road in Maplewood, in the former home of…
DeMun Oyster Bar will close and be replaced by Barrio
After eight years, the owners of DeMun Oyster Bar will trade seafood for Mexican, Latin American and Spanish fare. Executive chef Daniel Sammons said the DeMun Oyster Bar will close after its last brunch and dinner service April 8, and the space at 740 DeMun Ave., in Clayton will reopen as Barrio as about one week later. Sammons said the idea…
First Look: Crispy Edge in Tower Grove South
Pot sticker restaurant Crispy Edge is set to open Friday, April 6, at 4168 Juniata St., in Tower Grove. Owner David Dresner first announced the internationally influenced pot sticker concept in June 2017. The menu, helmed by executive chef Tori Foster, features a wide variety of fillings, from traditional Asian options like ginger pork and cabbage to American-inspired…
Recipe: Oreo Fudge
Chocolate is one of my husband’s love languages, though we both speak it pretty fluently. A nice, dense batch of fudge is one of our favorite topics. This recipe stays close to my nana’s recipe: butter, chocolate (whatever kind you please), sweetened condensed milk, a little salt and a little vanilla. That leaves another ingredient…
Ben Poremba will open The Benevolent King in Maplewood
The Benevolent King, the latest restaurant in chef-restaurateur Ben Poremba’s stable of eateries, is scheduled to open in early April at 7268 Manchester Road in Maplewood. The space was previously home to Water Street, which shuttered earlier this year. Poremba said the restaurant is inspired by Morocco, where his mother is from, and named for the country’s…
In case you missed it
It’s been a busy week in the St. Louis restaurant and beer scene. Here’s what went down, in case you missed it… 1. Earthbound Satellite, the new cocktail bar and taproom from the team behind Earthbound Beer, is set to launch this April inside the Soulard Preservation Hall at 1921 S. Ninth St. 2. Got $10 and…
Side Project Brewing, Angry Orchard collaboration, Burk, debuts this weekend
Longtime friends Side Project Brewing co-owner-brewer Cory King and Angry Orchard head cider maker Ryan Burk recently put their heads together and came up with a new beer offering: Burk, a sour beer that utilizes East Coast crab apples. “We’ve always had a lot of respect for each other’s work, and have been looking for an opportunity to work together,” said…
First Look: Alpha Brewing Co. and Alphateria in Tower Grove South
When Alpha Brewing Co. moved into its Washington Avenue location downtown in 2013, it was soon evident a bigger brewery was needed. Five years later, owner Derrick Langeneckert’s dream has been realized with a move to a much larger space at 4310 Fyler Ave. It’s slated to open tomorrow, March 16. “We couldn’t make enough beer with the…
8 Irish beers to imbibe on St. Patrick’s Day
Not all beers consumed on St. Pat’s should be dyed green. If you’re bouncing around town during this leprechaun- and corned beef-infested booze fest, open your eyes to the stellar local Irish-inspired beer game St. Louis has brewed. Look for malt-forward flavor profiles dominated by a key ingredient: roasted barley – the unmalted, husk-on, heavily…
First Look: Texas De Brazil at the Saint Louis Galleria
Texas de Brazil opened its first St. Louis-area location at the Saint Louis Galleria on Monday, March 12, bringing South American flair to the table with hand-carved meats and gaucho pants. The churrascaria, or steakhouse in Portuguese, offers 15 cuts of meat alongside a 50-item salad bar that includes seafood, pasta, cheeses and more. For a flat $43, guests…
Budget Crunch: 8 delicious St. Louis deals to try now
Got $10 and a friend? Then Kevin Korinek has 8 delicious deals you must try now in St. Louis. 1. On March 18, you’re going to need a little substance to soak up all the Guinness and Jameson in your system. Plan head and pick up a loaf of Daily Bread Bakery & Cafe’s Irish soda bread for $8 now…
No St. Louis-area chefs, restaurants make it to James Beard finals
The finalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards were announced today, March 14, and for the first time in seven years, none of the St. Louis semifinalists advanced to the final round. As The Scoop reported last month, the James Beard Foundation named four St. Louis-area chefs as semifinalists for Best Chef: Midwest: Elaia executive chef Ben Grupe, Sardella executive chef Ashley Shelton, Privado chef-owner Mike Randolph…
Join the Pegu Club with this old-school recipe
History is rife with drinks that fell by the wayside but shouldn’t have. Like the Pegu Club – a favorite cocktail of the British military officers, diplomats and expats living in Rangoon who frequented the club by the same name at the beginning of the 20th century. It was popular enough to earn a place…
Earthbound Beer expands its orbit with Earthbound Satellite in Soulard
Earthbound Satellite, the new cocktail bar and taproom from the team behind Earthbound Beer, is set to launch this April inside the Soulard Preservation Hall at 1921 S. Ninth St. Co-owner Stuart Keating said the bar, which is part of a larger redevelopment of the Preservation Hall, was inspired in part by the Italian futurist art…
10 perfect Pi Day recipes to make on 3/14
Transform an ordinary Wednesday into a delicious Pi Day tribute with these recipes for pies of all shapes, sizes and flavors. 1. Recipe: Blueberry Pie In A Jar 2. Recipe: Rhubarb and Goat Cheese Hand Pies 3. Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie With Apples and Brie 4. Recipe: Pie Pops 5. Recipe: Citrus Pie In A Pretzel Crust 6. Recipe: Simple Pecan…
Wok and Roll food truck to hit the road March 10
Another food truck is joining the mobile foodie scene. Wok and Roll will debut at the Happy Little Craft Fair at Grant Gym on the Webster University campus, 175 Edgar Road, on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chef-owner Corey Marion, who has worked in numerous local hotels and country clubs, will…
First Look: Guerrilla Street Food on The Loop
Guerrilla Street Food’s Filipino-inspired fare is sweeping St. Louis, with a fourth location to open Tuesday, March 13 at 6120 Delmar Blvd. on The Loop. “Delmar was one of my must-have spots I wanted to have a place,” said co-owner Brian Hardesty. “I’ve been coming down here since the early ’90s. … It’s really nostalgic…
Valley Park will get its first brewery, Mackenzie Brewing, on Memorial Day
A strip mall in Valley Park will soon be home to a new craft brewery. According to owner Jeffrey Doss, Mackenzie Brewing Co. should pour beer around Memorial Day at 932 Meramec Station Road. While he personally leans toward Belgian and high-gravity brews, Doss said Mackenzie will debut with a sessionable array that will most…
First Look: VP Square in South Grand
VP Square, the latest eatery from the family of restaurateurs behind Café Mochi, is now serving up pan-Asian fare at 3611 Juniata St., just off the South Grand strip. Like sister restaurant Café Mochi, VP Square is run by three siblings: Victor Pham (the VP in the name) handles the business side of things, while…
St. Louis’ first Levantine restaurant will open next month in the CWE
The Central West End will get a taste of the Levant next month. As reported by St. Louis Magazine, Levant is slated to open in mid-April at 386 N. Euclid Ave., taking the place of former Kopperman’s Deli. Owner Ahmad Hameed is the brother of Aboud Alhamid, who owns Ranoush in The Loop. They will both helm the restaurant as head chefs.…
Recipe: Mushroom-Pesto Toasts
Baked writer Amrita Song swaps sugar for sheet pans in her new recipe column. Each month, she’ll create a complete meal on one sheet pan, saving valuable post-meal clean up time. Don’t worry your sweet tooth, though – Baked will still feature show-stopping desserts once a month. I’m not a fan of mushrooms, but my husband is. Unfortunately…
First Look: Firecracker Pizza & Beer in The Grove
It’s been quite a wait, but Firecracker Pizza & Beer will finally open for business at 4130 Manchester Ave., in The Grove on Wednesday, March 21. True to its name, Firecracker is all about that perfect pairing: pizza and beer. There’s a full complement of pies on the menu, and executive chef Doug Weerts offers…
Wang Gang owner will open Primo’s, an Italian delivery joint
The owners of Wang Gang Asian Eats in Edwardsville plan to open Primo’s Italian Garage in late April. As reported by Feast, the delivery-only restaurant will serve customers in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, while catering services will be available in the St. Louis area. President and operating partner Ryan O’Day said Primo’s will operate out of a…
3 beers to crush at Third Wheel Day
Head to St. Charles County this Saturday, March 3, for the first Third Wheel Day, a celebration of threes at Third Wheel Brewing. Three bands play throughout the day. Select drafts are $3 a pour. A complimentary toast is made at 3 p.m. And of course, brewer Abbey Spencer debuts three new beers – beers that…
NYC chef David Burke reveals details about upcoming Grand Tavern
Chef David Burke has opened restaurants all along the East Coast, as well as Chicago, Washington D.C. and Las Vegas. His next project: St. Louis. Earlier this week, New York-based ESquared Hospitality announced a partnership with Burke to open Grand Tavern by David Burke this fall in the upcoming Angad Arts Hotel in Grand Center.…
8 food trends taking over St. Louis now
1. Nothing Is ImpossibleThe Impossible Burger’s inventors had one goal: make a patty that looks like meat, smells like meat, tastes like meat and has the texture of meat without using any meat. When cooked right, the Impossible Burger tastes like the real thing. Plant-based “blood” (yeah, you read that right) is what makes the…
First Look: Brew Hub Taproom in Dogtown
Craft beer fans can toast to Brew Hubwhen it opens the doors to its new St. Louis taproom today, March 2, at 5656 Oakland Ave. The partner brewing company will feature 20 rotating beers on tap from its 100,000-barrel brewhouse in Lakeland, Florida, in addition to specialty releases from the house 4-barrel pilot system. “We’ll…
Five Bistro to rebrand and open as J. Devoti Trattoria
Five Bistro, located at 5100 Daggett Ave. on The Hill, will soon be rebranding. The restaurant will close after service on Saturday, March 24, and reopen on Wednesday, April 5, as J. Devoti Trattoria – named in honor of chef-owner Anthony Devoti’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather. “Part of the driving force is that I have…
What I Do: Brian Ivers of Side Project Brewing
Brian Ivers takes chances. He quit his engineering job to hike the Appalachian Trail, despite having almost no long-distance hiking experience. On the advice of a taproom bartender, he quit that same engineering job (again) to take a Goose Island brewing internship. A few years later, he was the first brewer his brother-in-law Cory King…
6 St. Louis breweries with great food
We know they make great beer, but area breweries have stepped up their gastronomic game, too. Some, like Schlafly and Civil Life Brewing Co., hire in-house talent; others partner with established concepts, as 2nd Shift Brewing did with Guerrilla Street Food. Still other breweries and chefs aim for something exciting and new (we’re looking you,…
How Earthbound co-owner Rebecca Schranz learned to brew (and like) beer
Four years ago, Rebecca Schranz didn’t really like beer. She was a wine drinker, an introverted former anthropology/psychology major thinking about going to grad school. Now, she’s co-owner and brewer at Earthbound Beer. Learning how to brew (and like) beer made Schranz a stronger person – literally. “I put on 20 pounds of muscle and…
Drink your dessert with these 4 pastry stouts
Currently baking up in the trend-driven beer world are pastry stouts – deliciously rich and cloyingly sweet beers meant to resemble desserts and breakfast foods. The base beer is usually a massively boozy, full-bodied stout that can withstand the numerous ingredients added to build a dessert-y flavor profile. Sometimes dessert is more than inspiration –…
10 reasons to try nonalcoholic WellBeing Beer (even if you drink)
WellBeing Brewing Co. debuted last year with its Heavenly Body NA Golden Wheat, followed quickly by the Hellraiser NA Dark Amber. The nonalcoholic brews caught the imagination of craft imbibers after a sober good time. Here are 10 reasons not to roll your eyes at WellBeing’s buzz-free beer. 1. It actually tastes like beer. Even…
Review: Center Ice Brewery in Midtown
“GOAL!” is what hockey fans most likely think when they walk into Center Ice Brewery. Finally, a craft brewery lovingly conjured for those who bleed blue. The Midtown spot embraces its hockey theme, but with enough restraint to be fun without sinking into kitsch. Decorated with Blues memorabilia and Blues-themed art, along with plenty of…
Review: Pig & Pickle in DeBaliviere Place
Editor’s Note: Pig & Pickle has closed. Somewhere between small plates and entrees sits Pig & Pickle, the 6-month-old DeBaliviere Place restaurant in the space once occupied by Atlas Restaurant. When chef-owner Ryan Lewis moved here after closing Driftwood Eatery & Cocktail in Springfield, Illinois, he brought along many of the same concepts: a dedication…
Foeder Crafters of America takes over the beer world, by the numbers
Foeders (pronounced FOO’-durs), those wood tanks used for fermenting beer, spirits and wine, are pretty hard to come by. In fact, local company Foeder Crafters of America is the only producer in America. Demand is on the rise, and FCA foeders are coveted all over the world. Owner Matt Walters recently shared some stats on…
4 places you must try this March
1. Brick River Cider Co.2000 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314.244.5046, brickrivercider.comHoused in a two-story, historic former firehouse named after St. Louis’ once-vibrant brick industry, Brick River Cider Co. has one foot in the past while it breaks new ground as the city’s first dedicated cidery. It opened with two flagships – the classic Cornerstone and…
17 St. Louis beer festivals to hit in 2018
Grab your calendar, prepare your liver and save the dates. St. Louis is awash in beer festivals this year. 1.Buzz’d Beer FestivalMarch 4 – The Old Bakery Beer Co., Alton, oldbakerybeer.comAlton is abuzz about this festival that coincides with the third anniversary of The Old Bakery Beer Co. More than 20 breweries feature beer with…
Review: BLK MKT Eats in the Central West End
Breaking the rules can be so much fun, and BLK MKT Eats in the Central West End does so with glee. This small, fast-casual restaurant is home to sushi-inspired eats with lavish use of bright, bold flavors and unconventional ingredients. Menu items are all available as sushi burritos, bowls or salads, and some can be…
Eat This: The Captain from Mac’s Local Eats
Be warned: The Captain from Mac’s Local Eats inside Tamm Avenue Bar might make you angry at other burgers. Served with the basics (ketchup, mustard, pickles, thinly sliced onions and American cheese), it relies on good cuts of quality meat, dry-aged and ground in-house, rather than gimmicky add-ons. With lacy, caramelized edges peeking out from…
8 modern takes on classic Indian dishes
Kafir Lime Rasam 4 servings 4 tomatoes, diced 6 kafir lime leaves 2 Tbsp. rasam powder, divided 2 garlic cloves 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds 2 Tbsp. ghee, divided 1 tsp. brown mustard seeds 3 cups water 1 Tbsp. tamarind pulp ¼ cup chopped cilantro Kosher salt, to taste • Puree the tomatoes, kafir lime leaves…
Kafir Lime Rasam
4 servings
Samosadilla
4 servings
Masale Bhat
4 servings
Pista Kulfi with Pistachios
6 servings
Chili-Lime Cauliflower
4 servings
Kheema Pav
4 servings
4 must-try beer and chocolate pairings
I’m not one for hallmark holidays, but I am one for beer with chocolate. Table for two? No, thanks. I’ll take my couch for two (three, if you count the dog), Netflix and a properly coursed beer and chocolate pairing. 1. With intense roasted malt notes driving lovely aromatics and flavors of baker’s chocolate, coffee…
