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Three Sixty rooftop restaurant and bar steps up game with new menu
Longtime downtown staple Three Sixty has an illustrious new executive chef and, with him, a brand new menu that will undoubtedly elevate your downtown dining experience. Rick Kazmer, who previously worked for a farm-to-table restaurant in Napa Valley and was most recently at Cleveland-Heath in Edwardsville, has utilized his experience with fresh, local and seasonal…
Mofu Tofu will cease production this week
Fans of Mofu tofu only have a limited time to pick up their favorite plant-based protein. Chef-owner Daniel Brewer is closing the company, effective this week. “This is the last week we’ll be delivering,” Brewer said. “What accounts have this Friday will be it.” In an Instagram post, Brewer said he decided to shutter the…
First Look: Fitz’s in South County
The second location of Fitz’s softly opened Friday, Jan. 25, at 5244 S. Lindbergh Blvd., in South County. The original location, a St. Louis staple serving house-made sodas, floats and classic American fare, made its name in the Delmar Loop, where it opened in 1993. “I’d been looking for a second location for quite some…
The Cafe at The High Low will feature Blueprint Coffee, Rob Connoley food
The High Low, the upcoming literary arts center from Kranzberg Arts Foundation, will feature some top-shelf refreshment options at The Cafe at The High Low. Blueprint Coffee will handle coffee duties at the cafe, while Rob Connoley, chef-owner of the forthcoming Bulrush, will provide food service. The first floor community cafe will be located at…
Recipe: Healthy-ish Vegetarian Pasta Carbonara
There was a time when I made pasta carbonara weekly in various iterations – with bacon, pancetta, prosciutto or guanciale. Then my husband had a “heart incident,” and those days came to a screeching halt. (He’s fine – we just eat a lot less bacon now.) The kids are vegetarians now, but they still want…
Creamy Lemon Pasta Carbonara
3 to 4 servings
Bartender Tony Saputo will helm The Midwestern bar downtown
Veteran barman Tony Saputo is heading downtown to take care of the “drink” portion of upcoming Midwestern Meat & Drink. As Sauce reported last year, chef Ben Welch, who until recently operated Maryland Heights barbecue hotspot Big Baby Q, will open The Midwestern in early March at 900 Spruce St. downtown. Saputo, who most recently…
4 delicious deals for $10 or less in St. Louis
1. A new year always brings surprises and Good Fortune has a few in store. With recent menu changes highlighting bao buns, bowls and Asian-inspired small bites, the Botanical Heights eatery is focusing on a fast-casual, budget-friendly experience for everyone. Sample its latest $5 offering: fortune cookie ice cream sandwiches made by hometown breakfast heroes, Yolklore. These creamy…
100-year-old vines add complexity to Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
Vines planted as long ago as 1900 inject power and complexity into the 2015 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel, the most American of West Coast reds. While cabernet is too tannic and pinot noir is too soft to accompany football-fueled fare, this Goldilocks red is just right. Soft tannins and berry fruit richness stimulate your…
Earthbound Satellite will close in Soulard
Area cocktailians have just a few more days to indulge in libations at Earthbound Satellite. The cocktail bar, located in Soulard Preservation Hall at 1921 S. Ninth St., will serve its last drink on Thursday, Jan. 31. The folks behind Earthbound Beer opened Satellite on May 31, 2018. “It was an amicable split,” said co-owner…
The Rack House will open second location in St. Charles
The Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey will open another location in St. Charles this summer. Co-owner John Hamilton said the new Rack House will occupy the former Mother-in-Law House space at 500 N. Main St., which is a federally registered historic building. Executive chef Philip Day of the original Rack House in Cottleville is developing…
Ones to Watch alumni share lessons learned in St. Louis food scene
The banks of the St. Louis food scene overflow with talent. Every year a handful of creative young cooks, chefs, bartenders and brewers catch our eyes and make it into the annual Ones to Watch issue in January. But then what? Adam Altnether // Class of 2009Then: His meteoric rise in Gerard Craft’s kitchens made…
Bob Dylan’s whiskey should be on your bar cart now
Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey is the marriage of three aged American whiskeys rested an additional year together in charred oak barrels. It exudes notes of toasted oak, vanilla, butterscotch, spices, brown butter and black walnut. With flavor as exquisite as the packaging (the artwork is designed by Bob Dylan, who is part owner) you’ll…
Good Foods Awards honors four St. Louis businesses
The Good Food Award Foundation recently recognized four St. Louis-area businesses for their sustainably produced offerings. Perennial Artisan Ales, Kitchen Kulture, Banner Road Baking Co. and Kakao Chocolate all received 2019 Good Food Awards on Jan. 11. This year, the Good Food Awards selected 220 winners from more than 2,000 entries submitted from businesses across…
First Look: Old Herald Brewery and Distillery in Collinsville
Old Herald Brewery and Distillery, Collinsville’s first brewery and distillery, opened doors at 115 E. Clay St. on Jan. 3. The 15,000-square-foot building that used to contain the hometown newspaper operation now houses a 125-seat bar and restaurant, a full distillery, a 10-barrel brewhouse and an event space between two levels. Owners Derik and Whitney…
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Give back to the community when Clayton Restaurant Week returns Jan. 21
Rediscover an old favorite or find a new go-to dining spot during the 10th annual winter edition of Clayton Restaurant Week Jan. 21 to 27. Nineteen restaurants offer special three-course menus for $25 or $35, depending on the eatery. “They will be getting so much more for their buck at some of the best restaurants…
Government shutdown prompts St. Louis restaurants, breweries to help furloughed workers
It’s been a difficult few weeks for many people across the country as the partial government shutdown forced thousands of federal employees to go without pay. Seeking to provide a little relief, some local restaurants and breweries have announced discounts – and in some cases free meals – for furloughed workers with federal government identification.…
St. Louis Union Station, Aquarium will see three new restaurants
The renovation at St. Louis Union Station continues as it prepares to house the St. Louis Aquarium and an array of family-friendly attractions in late summer. In addition to a miniature golf course, a Ferris wheel, a carousel and the return of The Fudgery, the $187-million complex will also open with three new restaurants. Lodging Hospitality…
Shawarma King has closed on The Loop
Delmar Loop eatery Shawarma King at 517 Melville Ave., closed last week. Owner Mohammed Alsalem notified Sauce via email yesterday, Jan. 16. Shawarma King opened in early 2017. It landed at the No. 12 spot on Sauce’s Best New Restaurants list that same year. Known for its marinated chicken and beef, falafel and veggie platter,…
First Look: Elmwood in Maplewood
Elmwood, the highly anticipated restaurant from Niche Food Group alums Adam Altnether and Chris Kelling, will open Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 2704 Sutton Ave., in Maplewood. Patrons won’t recognize the restaurant from its previous life as The Live Juke Joint dueling piano bar. Chef partner Altnether and managing partner Kelling designed the 3,450-square-foot space, gutting…
McArthur’s Bakery shifts to online ordering and delivery, will close Kirkwood and Chesterfield locations
Big changes are coming to McArthur’s Bakery. Owner Scott Rinaberger said the longtime area bakery will close its Kirkwood and Chesterfield Valley locations on Jan. 31 in preparation for its upcoming online ordering system and delivery service. McArthur’s Bakery, which started in 1956, will keep its south St. Louis County location at 2055 Lemay Ferry…
What I Do: Giovanni Brex of Sardella and Pastaria
Giovanni Brex built his life around family and pasta. His childhood in Queens revolved around his Sicilian immigrant family and their elaborate holiday meals. A cousin helped get him into his first restaurant job at the nationally lauded Roberta’s in Brooklyn. Now the father of two (soon to be three) helms the pasta programs at…
Sip award-winning Charlatan pale ale from Maplewood Brewery
Awaken your senses with the new-to-The-Lou Charlatan from Chicago-based Maplewood Brewery. The Great American Beer Festival medal-winning American pale ale is clean and balanced with a sensory profile dominated by juicy tropical fruit, earthy pine and grapefruit pith. This blend showcases an amber hue, medium body and a lovely caramel malt balance to the vibrant, hoppy…
8 recipes to make when you’re snowed in
Looking for new recipes to eat your way through the next Snowmageddon? If you want a project or just need to get through that stockpile of bread, milk and eggs, these eight recipes are guaranteed to warm up the chilliest snow day. 1. Brasserie’s Eggs En CocotteThis dish from one of the city’s premiere brunch…
First Look: Kingside Diner in Clayton
Fans of Kingside Diner in the Central West End can now indulge in their favorite diner dishes the next time they’re in Clayton. The latest location of Kingside opened on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 8025 Bonhomme Ave., the former home of Parigi. The Clayton menu is identical to the Central West End location, with high-quality…
Kimchi Guys will open in downtown St. Louis in February
Kimchi Guys, a new restaurant from So Hospitality Group (the owners of Drunken Fish), will open on Feb. 1 at 612 N. Second St. in the newly renovated Cutlery Building. The food will be largely Korean, with dishes like Korean barbecue tacos, bibimbap and spicy barbecue pork sliders. The menu’s centerpiece is going to be…
City Foundry STL releases new slate of restaurants for upcoming food hall
City Foundry STL has announced a new set of restaurants that will appear in its 30,000-square-foot food hall slated to open in 2020. The upcoming Midtown complex will also include a movie theater, an arcade, a bowling alley, karaoke, a German-inspired beer hall and more. Samantha Mitchell of Farmtruk will open CropCircle, which will feature…
First Look: Union 30 inside Hotel Saint Louis
Union 30, the latest addition to the downtown dining scene, opened softly on Thursday, Dec. 20, inside the new Hotel Saint Louis in the recently renovated Union Trust Building at 705 Olive St. “We really want to celebrate St. Louis,” said executive chef Matt Birkenmeier, adding “we’re not the typical hotel restaurant.” Birkenmeier, who most…
First Look: 808 Maison in Soulard
Editor’s Note: 808 Maison has closed. 808 Maison, St. Louis’ newest French offering, officially opened Wednesday, Jan. 9, after a weeklong soft open. Located at 808 Geyer Ave. in the heart of Soulard, the restaurant is the newest venture from Molly’s co-owners Luke Reynolds and John Rogers, who seek to fill the void left in the…
Review: The Hideaway in St. Louis
No hipster bar masquerading as a dive, The Hideaway has earned its worn-in feel with more than six decades in business. This is a quintessential no-frills neighborhood watering hole with low lighting, icy cold drinks and a clientele that defies easy classification, except perhaps that regulars are a thing here, and they love to greet…
CWE’s West End Grill & Pub and Mandarin Lounge will soon close
West End Grill & Pub at 354 N. Boyle Ave. in the Central West End will soon be sold and will reopen with a new concept and name. The restaurant owners made the announcement in a release: “It is with truly mixed feelings that the West End Grill and Pub announces it will be sold…
Why you should eat Eggplant with Garlic Sauce at ChiliSpot in U City now
Sze Chuan’s eggplant with garlic sauce is so good it’ll change your idea of what eggplant can be. One of the most common veggie dishes found on Sichuan menus, eggplant is also one of the most difficult to get right. This one is cooked impeccably in a beautiful blend of oil, dried red peppers and…
9 eco-friendly products for a greener kitchen
Cutting back on kitchen waste – from spoiled produce to one-use items like plastic wrap – is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and do something to better our besmirched planet. While the greenest thing you can do is not buy anything and simply reuse and recycle what you already have, these products…
Recipe: Simple Beef Stew
This is the easiest beef stew to whip up on a weekend to eat throughout the week. It’s especially great when the weather is a little gloomy or chilly or if you’re feeling under the weather. The beef chunks are perfectly tender, as are the celery, carrots and potatoes. It’s the perfect comfort food and…
Beale on Broadway, Cork n’ Slice Wood Fire Bistro close doors
Beale on Broadway at 701 S. Broadway closed this week after an 18 year run. The popular blues bar and restaurant announced the closure on Facebook Jan. 1. As reported by the Riverfront Times, Beale has been a local blues institution since it opened in 2000, rounding out a formidable downtown music scene that also…
Soulard welcomes new French restaurant, 808 Maison
Editor’s Note: 808 Maison has closed. Molly’s co-owners Luke Reynolds and John Rogers have embarked on a new venture: 808 Maison, Soulard’s newest French bistro at 808 Geyer Ave., next-door to its sister restaurant. Doors opened this week. As reported by St. Louis Magazine, former Franco executive chef John Dreja will helm the kitchen. 808…
3 must-try new St. Louis restaurants in January
1. Grand Tavern by David Burke626 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314.405.3399, grandtavernstl.com We don’t care that David Burke is a celebrity chef; we care that the roast chicken at his new Grand Tavern in Grand Center is blissfully moist and tender with crisp skin. We care that the menu flourishes meant to entice –…
New coffee roaster, Goodbrew, partners with St. Louis-area schools
Coffee fans with an altruistic bent can meet both these needs via Goodbrew, a new local coffee company that partners with area schools to educate and raise funds while also providing quality java to the public. Goodbrew, which debuted in December, is the brainchild of wife-and-husband duo Melissa and Steve Neske. The couple, who are…
Survive St. Louis winter at 5 bars with first-rate hot drinks
There’s nothing more comforting than getting out of the cold and bellying up to the bar for a warm mug of boozy goodness. Here are five spirited spots offering first-rate hot drinks. 1. Planter’s HousePart of Planter’s seasonal roller derby-themed menu, The Jammer features both Plantation Xaymaca and El Dorado 3-Year rums along with Big…
First Look: Kitchen House Coffee in South City
The second location of Kitchen House Coffee celebrated its grand opening today, Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7700 Ivory Ave. After success at the Tower Grove East location since opening in September 2014, Kitchen House Coffee owner Paul Whitsitt decided to bring the eco-conscious cafe to the Patch neighborhood near Carondelet. “Getting to know this neighborhood…
7 young St. Louis food and drink pros with promise
Each year, Sauce searches high and low to find the most promising young food and drink professionals in St. Louis. Meet the 2019 class of Ones to Watch. 1. Tai Nalewajko, bar manager at The Blue Ocean Age: 28 Why Watch Him: He gets people to drink outside their comfort zones. 2. Suji Grant, Niche Food Group pastry chef Age: 32 Why…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Tai Nalewajko of The Blue Ocean
Title: Bar manager at The Blue OceanAge: 28Why Watch Him: He gets people to drink outside their comfort zones. From his hometown near Flint, Michigan, to film school in New York, then seminary studies in Springfield, Missouri, Tai Nalewajko didn’t plan to end up behind the bar. Nalewajko discovered bartending by chance while working as a…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Suji Grant of Niche Food Group
Title: Niche Food Group pastry chefAge: 32Why Watch Her: She has pastry down to a science. There were no limits in the Grant home. Growing up, Suji Grant ran ragged through the house. She was never reprimanded for using a pencil to sketch all over the walls. She made sailboats out of refrigerator boxes with…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Shimon Otsuka of Nathaniel Reid Bakery
Title: Kitchen manager of Nathaniel Reid BakeryAge: 25Why Watch Him: He’s on an international quest to perfect pastry. Shimon Otsuka fell hard for Scarlett. The two-tone, mirror-glazed cake so enamored him that he drove from North Carolina to Nathaniel Reid Bakery to see it in person – and meet the man who made it. “It…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Juliette Dottle of Elmwood
Title: Sommelier and assistant general manager at ElmwoodAge: 27Why Watch Her: She’s aiming for the Michelin stars. For the misogynous and moronic, it would be easy to underestimate Juliette Dottle. In 2016, she followed her new-ish boyfriend from Baltimore to St. Louis. That boyfriend took the St. Louis wine scene by storm, quickly becoming general…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Dakota Williams of Sardella
Title: Executive sous chef at SardellaAge: 24Why Watch Him: He never stops working. Dakota Williams’ secret to success? Become a Swiss Army knife. Williams has worn a lot of hats for Niche Food Group in a short amount of time. He started at Pastaria as a line cook, then helped open Porano and worked his…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Connor James of Coma Coffee
Title: Head roaster and coffee director, Coma CoffeeAge: 25Why Watch Him: His cold brew is one of the best in the country. Within seconds of meeting you, Connor James might disappear deep down the rabbit hole. Questions about your day can quickly transition to a cool discourse on microclimates in Colombia. As it turns out,…
Ones to Watch 2019 // Alex Herman of Louie
Title: Cook, LouieAge: 23Why Watch Him: He’s the chef St. Louis chefs are rooting for. They call him The Little Chef. Alex Herman was the most recommended person for Ones to Watch this year. Gerard Craft (Niche Food Group), Alex Donnelly (Gioia’s Deli), Brian Lagerstrom (formerly Union Loafers), Cary McDowell (Pi Pizzeria), Chris Meyer (Kitchen…
Review: Crispy Edge in Tower Grove South
I love restaurants embedded in neighborhoods, especially my neighborhood. When I heard of a place opening on a quiet residential street in Tower Grove South, I was intrigued. When I learned Crispy Edge’s menu was devoted to my favorite finger food – pot stickers, those irresistible, pleated, puffy pillows of comfort – I was downright…
