Cherokee Street celebrates Cinco De Mayo safely with first annual Taco de Oro competition
Due to restrictions related on the ongoing pandemic, Cherokee Street’s annual Cinco de Mayo festival has once again been canceled. In its place, Cinco de Mayo STL, the foundation that spearheads the event, has partnered with local events website Do314 on Taco de Oro – The Cherokee Street Taco Bracket, which opens for voting tomorrow, Saturday, May 1. The…
What I Do: Aaron Cummings, chef de cuisine of The Caramel Room
As chef de cuisine at The Caramel Room, the downtown event space owned by catering company 23 City Blocks, Aaron Cummings oversees every aspect of the kitchen, from hiring and training personnel to creating unique dishes and ensuring service during events runs on time. Here, the kitchen maestro discusses some of his unique managerial techniques…
First Look: The Golden Hoosier in south St. Louis
The Golden Hoosier is slated to open in early May at 3707 S. Kingshighway Blvd. in South City. The space, which was once home to Southtown Pub has been completely renovated as part of The Crown District, a stretch of Kingshighway Boulevard from Magnolia Avenue to Eichelberger Street where real estate agency Garcia Properties own and are renovating several properties.…
14 top-notch St. Louis lagers plus a style guide
Rockwell Beer Co. owner-head brewer Jonathan Moxey helps us break down these popular lager styles. Pilsner (aka Pils): Mildly sweet; malty, clean, a bit spicy. “It’s really an opportunity for the malt to show through,” Moxey said. German lager: German-style lagers include everything from bocks and Oktoberfests to Munich Helles lagers and Schwarzbiers. Czech lager:…
Brennan’s CWE spot reopening for outdoor service and Midtown location opening retail shop in early May
As Brennan’s works to recover from a devastating fire suffered at its new home in the Central West End (316 N. Euclid Ave.) in December of last year, owner Kevin Brennan has revealed some developments that are sure to hold over fans eager to experience the new space. First, Brennan’s will open for outdoor…
Mr. Meowski’s Sourdough has moved to a new location in St. Charles
Mr. Meowski’s Sourdough is now in the hustle and bustle of Main Street in St. Charles. The bakery, which had been in a suburban area of St. Charles since it opened in 2018, opened its new location at 107 N. Main St. last month, as reported by the Riverfront Times. “We couldn’t turn around without…
Takashima Records, rebranded as Takashima Record Bar, has reopened under new ownership
After Takashima Records (4095 Chouteau Ave.) shut down last summer in the midst of sexual misconduct allegations concerning members of the restaurant group that owned it, the nearly brand-new bar faced an uncertain future as its team searched for a way forward. Almost a year later, the bar has returned to the Grove’s nightlife scene…
Eat this spinach and cheese pie from J’s Pitaria?
J’s Pitaria makes its spinach and cheese Mediterranean pie the traditional way, hand-stretching the phyllo dough before stuffing, coiling and baking it into a transcendent spiral of verdant perfection. The pastry tenderly cradles its earthy spinach and mildly creamy cheese filling, its crackly exterior shattering upon the initial bite. Pro tip: Order a glass of…
Doggie Mac’s closing brick-and-mortar on May 1, doing burger pop-up next month
According to a press release sent today, April 27, Doggie Mac’s will be closing its 5622 S. Grand Blvd. location on May 1. Chef-owner Bryan Scott confirmed the closure and said he will continue running his popular food truck and will keep the space to offer catering and private events, also making it available as…
5 St. Louis brewery memberships worth the commitment
You drink the beer, wear the merch and recommend your favorite local brewery to anyone in earshot. You spend an inordinate amount of time in lines to purchase rare bottles (or at least you did in the Before Times). Cement your adoration – and skip the lines – with a local brewery membership. Breweries typically…
Bracket Room sports bar now open in Creve Coeur
Bracket Room, a restaurant and sports lounge, has opened a new location at the Holiday Inn at 1030 Woodcrest Terrace Drive in Creve Coeur. The restaurant group, which also has locations in Chicago and Virginia, collaborated with the hotel when it opened in December 2020. The menu offers classic American food. “We pride ourselves on…
Llywelyn’s Pub is a St. Louis landmark
Llywelyn’s Pub’s adaptability is one of the reasons it’s reigned as a cherished institution for over 40 years. Opened in the Central West End in 1975 as a joint venture between Jack Brangle and Jon Dressel, it quickly became known as a local hotspot for Welsh food; when Chris Marshall bought the restaurant in the…
DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery will open a Webster Groves location this summer
This summer, a new dining option will come to Webster Groves, further cementing the neighborhood as having one of the county’s best stretches of restaurants. According to owner Julie Truong, DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery will open at 20 Allen Ave. in the former Firenza Pizza space, next to Layla. “I really love Webster –…
Sauce seeks editorial interns for summer 2021
Attention journalism, communications and English students: Sauce Magazine is seeking remote editorial interns for summer 2021. We need students with a passion for the St. Louis food scene who want to translate that love to print and online media. As a Sauce editorial intern, you will: • Assist Sauce editorial team with the production of the monthly…
6 beer and shot combos worth a shot
Call it a boilermaker, a two-step or simply a shot and a beer – whatever name you assign this classic dive bar combo, it will spark joy. Typically, the pairing calls for a whiskey shot either plunked into a pint of stout or slammed and chased by chugging a cold, cheap lager, but sometimes we’re…
Niche Food Group’s Gerard Craft talks reopening Taste, opening Bowood by Niche
Niche Food Group has some exciting developments in the works in the Central West End: it will soon be reopening Taste, and it has also taken over the old Cafe Osage space. In November of last year, Cafe Osage announced that it would be closing its doors at 4605 Olive St. inside the Bowood Farms…
Gather Cafe will debut at Urban Fort in McKinley Heights in early May
The McKinley Heights neighborhood will soon have a new gathering space. The cafe portion of the Urban Fort Play Cafe at 1854 Russell Blvd. is being replaced by a new concept, Gather Cafe, that aims to draw in not just parents and their children, but the neighborhood as a whole. “The majority of play spaces…
St. Louis is Lagertown, USA
St. Louis has always been a lager town, but craft brewers have fallen in love with the classic style all over again. We turned to some local experts to find out what rekindled the spark. In a city full of beer fanatics chomping at the bit for the latest New England-style hazy IPAs and spicy-sweet…
Fleur STL will open in the former Eat-Rite Diner this spring
After closing this past December, the former Eat-Rite Diner is now being revamped by local chef Tim Eagan. The historic location at 622 Chouteau Ave. in downtown St. Louis will be home to Fleur STL, which is slated to open in late May or early June. Eagan has worked in the restaurant industry for over…
Taco Circus will partner with Tropical Liqueurs for a new concept in the Grove this spring
Today, Wednesday, April 21, South City Tex-Mex restaurant Taco Circus announced that it would be setting up a new outpost inside Tropical Liqueurs – known to many simply as Trops – at 4104 Manchester Ave. in the Grove later this spring. “Slushies and tacos are just a great fit,” said Taco Circus owner Christian Ethridge.…
7 low-ABV and nonalcoholic beers and hop beverages to try now
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. Hop Water Urban Chestnut’s Hop Water line has expanded since its 2019 debut and now includes a broad-spectrum CBD-infused option in addition to grapefruit, ginger and original flavors. Four-pack: $6 to $12. Urban Chestnut Brewing Co., 4465 Manchester Ave.; 3229 Washington Ave., St. Louis; 314.222.0143, urbanchestnut.com Main & Mill Brewing Co.…
What to do on 4/20 in St. Louis
With medical marijuana finally readily available in Missouri, and recreational going strong in Illinois, there are more reasons than ever to celebrate 4/20. Here’s how you can stay festive this year. First, if you’re a Missouri resident and don’t already have a medical marijuana card, check out this website from Swade Dispensary to walk you through the process. Then,…
Chicken Out will open a second location in Kirkwood this summer
Last June, the team behind Hi-Pointe Drive-In opened a long-gestating concept with Chicken Out, a chicken sandwich joint in the Delmar Loop (6197 Delmar Blvd). According to co-owner Mike Johnson, about a year out from the restaurant’s first location’s grand opening, a second spot will appear at 10463 Manchester Road. “I think we’re looking at…
4 beer trends St. Louis area brewers are experimenting with in 2021
In an uncertain world, one thing that can always be counted on is the creative, convivial and questing nature of the craft brewing industry. We checked in with some luminaries of the local scene to get their takes on what’s trending. Cryo HopsBrewers are always looking for ways to get more flavor and brew more…
Ernesto’s Wine Bar in Benton Park has permanently closed
Ernesto’s Wine Bar has permanently closed its doors at 2730 McNair Ave. in Benton Park, according to a Facebook post from April 2. “I have sad news to share that Ernesto’s will not be reopening,” the note read. “Thank you so much for your support and best wishes in the future.” The bar had…
Schnucks in Kirkwood will open a food hall featuring 3 St. Louis restaurants this summer
The Schnucks Kirkwood location at 10233 Manchester Road was due for an update, and with it comes exciting new features. The renovation will include a new food hall with local restaurant vendors The Shaved Duck, Seoul Taco and The Greek Kitchen, as reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They will each be operating their own kiosk with…
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Medical marijuana gathers steam in Missouri
Although a bill legalizing medical marijuana in Missouri passed in late 2018, it took nearly two years for that medicine to start becoming available locally for patients. Now, Swade Cannabis Dispensary has opened locations in St. Peters, Ellisville and the Grove, with two more planned to open in St. Louis in the coming months. Swade…
Kitchen Social cooking school will open in Chesterfield by August
What’s better than learning how to make meals from a YouTube video or a Pinterest recipe? Learning how to make them with an experienced chef. That is the experience Charlie Ragle is bringing to 124 Chesterfield Commons East Road in Chesterfield this summer with his cooking school, Kitchen Social, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Kitchen Social…
Wild Flower has closed its doors in the Central West End
Long-standing Central West End staple Wild Flower Restaurant & Catering held down the corner of Euclid and Laclede avenues at 4590 Laclede Ave. through many changes in its surrounding neighborhood, but has announced that after 26 years it will close its doors. The update, written by owner Tracy Casatta Czarnec came yesterday, April 14, via Facebook. …
Open Concept will reopen in the old Firecracker Pizza & Beer space in the Grove in late April
Recently, a “For Lease” sign appeared in the window of Open Concept’s 2712 Cherokee St. location, opening up speculation about the bar’s future; however, in one of the more uplifting turns in recent news, co-owner Michael Butler has confirmed that Open Concept has actually moved to the Grove and will reopen for full service on…
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St. Louis Green Dining Week and other Earth Day festivities kick off this weekend
For the second year, the coronavirus pandemic has caused earthday365’s St. Louis Earth Day Festival to be canceled. Instead, there will be a series of socially distanced Earth Day celebrations and events including Green Dining Week, an online Resilience Speaker Series, free Earth Day celebration kits, and volunteer opportunities like community cleanups. Green Dining Week…
Chuck’s Hot Chicken will open a second location in O’Fallon, Missouri, in June
Usually when somebody opens a new restaurant, they wait a bit to expand; not Chuck’s Hot Chicken – the first location opened in Maryland Heights in January and the second will open in O’Fallon, Missouri, in a few months. “Right now, we’re aiming for June 8,” said owner Chuck Taylor, who co-owns the business with Jon…
Global Quesadilla Co. is slated to open in the Central West End in late April
St. Louis-based Global Quesadilla Co., which has locations in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield, is opening a third spot in the Central West End later this month. The restaurant will be located at 4497 Forest Park Ave. and is perfect for the fast-paced life in the Central West End. The new location is about 1,500 square…
Drink this barleywine from Side Project Brewing
Barleywine – the hefty, high-ABV style of beer best suited to slow sipping – is the perfect candidate for collaboration between a bottle shop and a craft brewery. Look out this spring for an as-of-yet-unnamed collab from The Wine and Cheese Place and Side Project Brewing; the blend of barrel-aged and double barrel-aged, English-inspired barleywines…
11 dog-friendly patios in St. Louis
It’s perfect outside and you want to enjoy a beer or some grub with the whole gang; however, when the whole gang includes your dogs, it can be difficult to find an inclusive spot. Luckily, you are barking up the right tree, as many Saucers and Sauce interns imbibe frequently with pups in tow. Here’s…
First Look: Wineology in St. Charles
Lori Cheatham, owner-operator of Wineology, a new wine shop and tasting lounge, has a love of Missouri wine that she wants to share. The St. Charles storefront opened 3767 New Town Blvd. on March 24, a few short months after she secured the lease. “I worked in the local wine industry for five years, for Augusta…
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4 Hands and WellBeing Brewing collaborate on nonalcoholic IPA to bring awareness to mental health issues
Two of St. Louis’ top breweries, 4 Hands Brewing Co. and nonalcoholic brewer WellBeing Brewing Co., have teamed up to create a nonalcoholic El Dorado Dry Hopped IPA called Liquid Rain, which is set to hit the market in May. In an effort to create awareness and reduce stigma around mental health issues, a portion of…
6 new places in St. Louis to try this month
Chuck’s Hot ChickenIf you’re craving some Nashville hot chicken and can’t make the trek to Nashville, look no further. You must start with the garlic cheese curds; the garlic’s extra kick made them some of the best fried cheese we’ve ever had. For the main course, choose a heat level of one to five for…
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STL Foodworks provides commercial kitchen space, advice and more to startups, ghost kitchens and beyond
STL Foodworks opened in November 2019 as a culinary incubator aimed at bolstering your business, whether you’re just getting started and don’t even have a business license yet or you have a seasoned company that simply needs extra space to get the job done. Located at 408 N. Sarah St. in the Central West End,…
How to recreate a classic St. Louis brewery experience at home
Normally, for a beer issue, I’d want to write something on brewery hopping, or maybe deep dive the offerings of one excellent spot; but these aren’t normal times. Since I’m not dining out at the moment, and not all breweries have patios to drink on, I decided that instead of visiting a bunch of hip…
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4 Hands Brewing Co.’s best-selling City Wide pale ale celebrates 5 years
The top-selling pale ale in St. Louis that also happens to have a philanthropic mission, 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s City Wide, is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. “When we opened the brewery, we always wanted our mission to be more than beer, and City Wide was the catalyst for us to build a brand…
Lefty’s Bagels is slated to open in the Bakers Hub in Chesterfield this spring
You can soon get New York-style bagels a lot closer to home. Co-owners and brothers-in-law Doug Goldenberg and Scott Lefton are planning to open Lefty’s Bagels (short for Lefton) in the Bakers Hub at 67 Forum Shopping Center in Chesterfield later this month. “Scott has been tinkering with bagels at home for the last couple of years, giving them…
Twisted Roots Brewing in Midtown St. Louis suffers extensive damage from electrical fire
On Sunday, April 5, Twisted Roots Brewing notified their customers on Facebook of a fire in their pub located at 3690 Forest Park Ave. The initial investigation by the St. Louis Fire Department revealed that a bar refrigerator was most likely the cause of this electrical fire. The Midtown brewpub was housed in a building…
Pipers Tea & Coffee will open on South Kingshighway in St. Louis this summer
Pipers Tea & Coffee is set to open its first St. Louis location this summer at 3701 S. Kingshighway Blvd. in the Northampton neighborhood of South City in a historic area that took on the moniker the Crown District in 2020, as reported by Feast. “We love being part of historic buildings and revitalization of neighborhoods,” said Amber…
Kingside Diner has reopened in the old Gamlin Whiskey House space in the Central West End
Last October, when Kingside Diner owner Aaron Teitelbaum announced a move from the restaurant’s home at 4651 Maryland Ave. to 236 N. Euclid Ave., the former Gamlin Whiskey House space, it seemed like a potentially risky move in light of the pandemic. As of today, however, the diner has successfully reopened in its significantly bigger…
Looking back at 23 St. Louis restaurants we lost to the coronavirus pandemic
Over the past year, dozens of St. Louis’ restaurants have permanently closed due to the pandemic. These were spaces where we celebrated each other, connected with each other, and comforted one another. To mark this anniversary, we offer a snapshot of a year of closures through the words restaurant owners shared with us in interviews…
De’Lish Emporium will bring macarons, hot chocolate bombs and more to Benton Park this summer
Husband-and-wife duo Jay “Sweets” Perry and Bri “Delights” Rubin are turning their side business into an official bakery with the launch of De’Lish Emporium this summer, as reported by the Riverfront Times. A curbside operation should be open in about two months with a grand opening slated for August. Located in Benton Park, De’Lish Emporium will be…
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13 St. Louis food trucks to add to your must-try list
After a particularly dark and dreary winter safe at home, there’s never been a better time to round up your friends and family and park it outside at a food truck. Here are 13 local trucks to add to your must-try list. Burgers STLBurgers STL believes in great burgers and great service. They also believe…
Old Vine Bed & Breakfast will open in Hermann this weekend featuring farm-to-table meals
Missouri wine country will soon have a new bed and breakfast. Old Vine Bed & Breakfast is set to open Sunday, April 4, at 225 E. Fourth St. in Hermann with a farm-to-table menu. Opening a bed and breakfast was always a retirement plan for founders Chad and Mike Walton, but, when the pandemic hit, they…
Check out these St. Louis seafood sandwiches on Good Friday
With Good Friday this week, that means there’s only one more chance to see what St. Louis Lent fish specials are all about. Here are three special sandwiches that will help you finish up the Lent season right. 5 Star Burgers is offering a Super Southwestern Shellfish Sandwich. A patty made with crab, shrimp, lobster,…
THC-infused Honeybee Edibles is slated to debut in the St. Louis area in time for 4/20
A new way to catch a buzz is coming to the Missouri medical marijuana market. Proper Cannabis’ Honeybee Edibles is set to launch when Proper’s storefronts open in South County at 7417 S. Lindbergh Blvd., and in Warrenton at 711 State Hwy. 47 this spring. The company aims to be open by April 20. Honeybee’s director of culinary Dave…
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Klance Unlimited offers wide range of Covid-mitigating products
As with many businesses in 2020, when the coronavirus came calling, Klance Unlimited had to swiftly pivot. The events production company now offers an array of Covid-mitigating products, many of which are perfect for a food-service setting. “When the pandemic hit, our industry was severely affected and we couldn’t do live events,” said Kyle Vogt,…
11 ways to celebrate Easter in St. Louis
With Easter Sunday quickly approaching, you may be thinking about how this year’s celebrations will be anything but traditional – again. These offerings from local businesses are sure to brighten up your Easter this year, whether you’re staying socially distanced or getting together with family. 612North is offering great views plus brunch this Easter Sunday…
Evy Swoboda, Alejandra Fallows take on new roles in key Niche Food Group restaurants
As Niche Food Group looks toward warmer weather and an increasingly vaccinated clientele, the company has been making big moves to ensure it’ll have a strong team of central players ready to take its restaurants to new heights. Recent additions to Niche include two Sauce Magazine Ones to Watch: Alejandra Fallows, who has taken over…
The Wine & Cheese Place’s westernmost location is moving to Town & Country next week
After 26 years at 14748 Clayton Road on the Ballwin-Chesterfield border, The Wine & Cheese Place will move a mile down the street to 195 Lamp & Lantern Village in Town & Country. With the liquor license already in hand, owner Vijay Shroff expects to open shop on Friday, April 2, barring any unforeseen issues, as reported…
Wild Crush Wine Bar(n) will bring a rural winery feel to Town & Country in July
Warm nights with a patio full of new and old friends sharing drinks while listening to live music is what co-owners Jay Delsing and Karen Paslawski envisioned when thinking of Wild Crush Wine Bar(n). Delsing said the new Blacksmith Grove development at 13360 Clayton Road in Town & Country will bring the perfect rural winery feel,…
3 St. Louis spots to check out for fish Fry-day
As Lent draws to a close, you have just two more chances to get in on fish Fry-day. Lion’s Choice has been offering classic cod sandwiches on this year’s Lent Fridays. Their sandwich is made with buttery sesame buns and breaded cod with tartar sauce and Swiss cheese on top. Get their smaller, single-filet size for…
First Look: Casa Don Alfonso inside The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton
Casa Don Alfonso, the new Italian restaurant inside Clayton’s The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, is officially open. The restaurant is the first restaurant for the Iaccarino family in the United States. Their original location, Don Alfonso 1890, is a two Michelin-starred restaurant on the Sorrentine peninsula in southern Italy’s Campania region. “By chance, we had guests at Don Alfonso 1890…
Cleaver & Cocktail will open in Town & Country this summer
The chefs behind The Block and 58hundred – Marc Del Pietro and Brian Doherty – are opening another meat-forward restaurant, Cleaver & Cocktail, located at 13360 Clayton Road in Town & Country in late summer 2021. Their wives, Amy Del Pietro and Lea Doherty (who is also Marc’s sister) will operate the front of the…
Spring forecast for St. Louis beer
These are the releases we have our eyes on this spring. Late MarchRockwell Beer Co. Sumac SuitcaseThis amber-colored, mixed-fermentation saison is a collaboration between Rockwell and Little Fish Brewing in Athens, Ohio. The beer’s name comes from the wild sumac Little Fish’s head brewer Sean White foraged locally and brought with him to St. Louis…
First Look: Tony’s and Anthony’s Bar in Clayton
Tony’s and Anthony’s Bar have a new home at 105 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton. The restaurants, which were staples in downtown St. Louis for decades, are slated to open Monday, March 22. “I think this is one of the classiest restaurants I’ve ever seen, top to bottom — we didn’t cut any corners,” owner James…
Amy’s Cake Pop Shop and Boozy Bites will debut a brick-and-mortar in April in Webster Groves
The Webster Groves community will soon welcome a new neighbor when Amy’s Cake Pop Shop and Boozy Bites opens at 7961 Big Bend Blvd. next month, as reported by the Riverfront Times. Owner Amy Gamlin, of Gamlin Restaurant Group, has been making cake pops as a hobby for about 10 years. She decided to turn it into a business in…
Seek Coffee Co. in New Haven offers coffee tastings, subscriptions and cocktails
Seek Coffee Co., a new coffee roaster and shop in New Haven, opened Friday, March 10, at 1018 Maupin Ave. The shop, which aims to educate customers about the nuances of coffee, is a family affair co-owned by spouses Craig and Katie Borcherding and Katie’s brother and sister-in-law, John and Nataliya Aichholz. After years of home roasting for friends and…
After a year of rebuilding, Taqueria Durango plans to reopen this spring
On March 5, 2020, Overland restaurant Taqueria Durango suffered a fire that caused severe damage, forcing it to close indefinitely. Fortunately, nobody was injured in the event. “We’re definitely praying and hopeful to rebuild, to get it up,” general manager Angelica Lopez told Sauce at the time. “Unfortunately, it takes time.” Now, just over…
First Look: Terror Tacos on South Grand
Terror Tacos, a new vegan taco restaurant in Tower Grove South, is slated to open at the end of March at 3191 S. Grand Blvd. The restaurant is owned by two brothers, chef Bradley Roach and Brian Roash. The brothers had thrown around the idea of opening a restaurant for years, so when the space…
Kimchi Guys will open a second location near the Delmar Loop in June
Kimchi Guys plans to debut a new location this June at 282 N. Skinker Blvd., as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Owner Munsok So (who also owns Drunken Fish and event space 612North) opened the restaurant’s first location on Laclede’s Landing in February 2019 and quickly received feedback from customers requesting a location further west. “We would get a lot of…
3 more St. Louis seafood specials for Lent Fridays
There are only three Fridays left in Lent this year to enjoy seafood specials. Here are another three to try before it’s too late. Rockwell Beer Co. is serving a classic fried cod sandwich battered with house-brewed beer and topped with house-made tartar sauce, pickles and arugula. The Friday special, available only during Lent, goes for…
A year into the pandemic, the face of food delivery in St. Louis is still changing
For a lot of people, getting food delivered used to mean Chinese or pizza; most other meals required dining out, or at least leaving the house to pick up food. But with the pandemic limiting the ways diners can patronize their favorite spots, many restaurants have switched to carryout, including some that have never offered…
$28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund promises aid to bars and restaurants nationwide
Editor’s note: On April 27, the Small Business Administration announced that registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will begin on Friday, April 30. Applications will open Monday, May 3, and will remain open until funds are exhausted. For more information, visit sba.gov/restaurants. On March 11, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.…
Check out these 7 St. Louis beer festivals in 2021
Schlafly Stout and Oyster Festival March 19 and 20 – Schlafly Tap Room, St. Louis, schlafly.comThis year, hardy-beer-and-bivalve enthusiasts can use the Biergarten drive-thru to pick up cooked oyster specials and special beers like Schlafly’s Oyster Stout. (The Shuckerdome portion of the event has sold out.) Pre-order online. Buzz’d Beer FestivalApril 1 – Online, Facebook:…
10 ways to celebrate yet another St. Patrick’s Day during a pandemic in St. Louis
With the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dogtown canceled for a second time due to the pandemic, you may be looking for where to get your luck of the Irish fix this week. These offerings from local restaurants will help satisfy those holiday cravings, whether you’re into a socially distanced night out or bringing a…
Ramblin’ Rooster food truck will serve variety of fried chicken starting in April
A new food truck focused on serving fried chicken sandwiches, Ramblin’ Rooster, is slated to start parking it around town at several locations in April. Co-owners Gregg Medeiros, Tom Lombardo, John Brauch and Mark Pitliangas embarked on this project after seeing success with their first food truck, a Sugarfire Smoke House franchise called Brisket 1.…
Oaxacan restaurant to open in south St. Louis County this summer
This May or June, new Mexican flavors will enter the St. Louis restaurant scene when La Oaxaqueña opens at 2925 Lemay Ferry Road in South County, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. There, co-owner Yolanda Soriano will offer a menu of authentic Oaxacan food. “The food’s going to be Oaxacan recipes,” she explained. “Authentic food…
Ones to Watch 2021 // Andrew Enrique Cisneros
Andrew Enrique Cisneros just wanted to have a good time. “I almost dropped out of high school,” he said. “I wanted to cook and party. I got into the industry because I wanted to party.” Born in St. Louis but visiting family in Peru often, where he enjoyed traditional dishes he could only get down…
Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar will open a new location at the Galleria this weekend
Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar will officially debut a second location at the Saint Louis Galleria on Saturday, March 13. Owner Olivia Ridgel opened the C. Oliver Coffee + Flower Bar in fall 2019 at 7401 Hazel Ave. in Maplewood, but Ridgel and her mother, Dawn Medina, co-own the new Galleria location. “I’m pregnant, and…
3 more seafood specials to celebrate Lent in St. Louis
There are only a few Fridays left of Lent to discover your favorite seafood special of the season. These are a few options to help you with your search. Vito’s in the Valley is serving brown ale beer-battered cod with a side of fries and remoulade. The special is available only on this year’s Lenten Fridays…
Ones to Watch 2021 // Juwan Rice
Juwan Rice: A Life in 9 Courses *Menu subject to change at a moment’s notice due to global health, societal needs, climate, creativity, spontaneity and passion. Hors d’oeuvres Juwan Rice started making cookies and cupcakes for schoolmates and his mom’s coworkers, a project that turned into JR’s Gourmet, a catering business that he licensed at…
Check out Mission Taco Joint’s ghost kitchen ¡Holy Mole! before it closes this weekend
We were super bummed when Mission Taco Joint owners Adam and Jason Tilford closed their Webster Groves Mexican eatery Milagro in 2018. Fortunately, Milagro’s ghost kitchen, ¡Holy Mole!, offers flavors and dishes reminiscent of its gone-but-not-forgotten predecessor, but you’ll have to act fast as this coming weekend is the last time it’ll be in operation for…
Friendship Brewing Co. in Wentzville now offers food from The Caboose Kitchen
You can now grab a bite to pair with your beers at Friendship Brewing Co. The brewery at 100 E. Pitman Ave. in Wentzville debuted a new food vendor, The Caboose Kitchen, in early March. The Caboose will operate as a permanent window for visitors to order food exclusive to Friendship Brewing Co. “The Caboose…
3 fish specials in St. Louis to get you through Lent
With just a month left of Lent to go, you don’t want to miss out on all the fish-centric offerings around town. Here are a few places to celebrate meatless Fridays. Nathaniel Reid Bakery is offering a special tuna fish salad sandwich every Friday this Lent for $7.75. The sandwich, made with a flaky croissant, is…
The Pioneer Bakery Cafe and employee Derek Baker will appear on the Today show tomorrow
A St. Louisan will once again hit the national stage as Derek Baker, employee of The Pioneer Bakery Cafe, is lined up to be featured on Today with Hoda and Jenna at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 3, as part of the show’s restaurant week. Baker has previously gained a large following as Baker Banter on…
Farm-to-table concept Root Food + Wine is slated to open in Augusta in April
Root Food + Wine, a farm-to-table restaurant, will open in the heart of Augusta this spring. Chef-owner Philip Day will focus on locally sourced ingredients and seasonally oriented dishes. The rustic, upscale concept is set to open on April 2 in a renovated historic home at 5525 Walnut St., which previously housed Kate’s Coffee. The concept was…
First Look: Old Bridgeview Brewing in Washington
Old Bridgeview Brewing opened in early January at 16 E Front St. in downtown Washington on the riverfront. The 3,000-square-foot space seats 65 with an industrial design complete with garage doors that open up when the weather is nice. Co-owners Eric Earls, Tony Willson and Darren O’Rear are all homebrewers, and they thought it was finally…
