Respect the Carrot
1 serving
Kale-aida
1 serving
Cheryl’s Detoxifier
1 serving
The Cardio
1 serving
Watermelon Fresca
1 serving
Cuapple
1 serving
Green 101
1 serving
Sweet Beet
1 serving
Minty Rush
1 serving
Drink This Weekend Edition: Caipirinhas, 2 ways
I believe no home bar is complete without Brazil’s national spirit, cachaça. Unlike most rums made with molasses, cachaça is made with young sugar cane juice for an earthier, sour funkiness that is unmistakable. These flavors take beautifully to citrus, so it makes sense that Brazil’s national cocktail, the Caipirinha, is a simple…
The Weekend Project: A Lebanese Feast
Since I was a little girl, I’ve spent part of the summer in Chatham, New Jersey. My cousins and I plotted journeys into New York City, escaped to the shore for day or just dangled from the front porch swing of my godparents’ vacation home planning our next adventure. The Garden State is full of…
Baked: Healthier Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are a bit of a departure from my usual recipes. I don’t cook with artificial sugars or try to replace everything with a healthier alternative at the cost of flavor, so when I set out to make a not-as–bad-for-you cookie, I wanted something that still tasted like dessert. The result: These cookies taste…
Ted Drewes makes your Readers’ Choice favorite Frozen Desserts 2015
A trip to Ted Drewes is a St. Louis tradition. Your favorite place for frozen desserts has been inverting bright yellow cups filled with thick, rich custard before handing them over to your greedy little fingers for decades. Single-topping concretes – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, anyone? – are tried-and-true, and when you want to pile…
The Scoop: Mission Taco Joint adds a food truck to its ranks
Adam Tilford knows how to take a hint. Enough people asked the co-owner of Mission Taco Joint how to rent the restaurant’s food truck – and were surprised when he told them there wasn’t one – that he figured it was time to hit the road. The new Mission Taco Joint food truck debuted yesterday,…
The Scoop: St. Louis sommelier Brandon Kerne to depart Bar Italia for Texas
Editor’s note: This post was updated at 5 p.m. July 30 to include comments from Bar Italia co-owner Mengesha Yohannes. When Brandon Kerne first took a job as a server after a brief stint at Monsanto, he was young and a little rudderless. Now, the industry greenhorn who blossomed into one of the…
Fall Internship Opportunity: Sauce Editorial Intern
Attention journalism, communications and English students: Sauce Magazine is seeking Editorial Interns for Fall 2015. 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…
Meatless Monday: Mozzarella, Tomato and Farro Salad
Who says quinoa should get all the attention? Farro is increasingly popular ancient grain that’s nutty, chewy and wonderfully versatile. Pair it with peak summer tomatoes,fresh basil, creamy mozzarella and briny Kalamata olives for This Mozzarella, Tomato and Farro Salad. It’s like taking a quick trip to Italy – and all you have to do…
The Scoop: Zippy Burger to open in the Loop
A quick bite in the Loop is about to get even faster, with the limited-service Zippy Burger slated to open in early September. The burger restaurant is moving into Seoul Taco’s former location at 571 Melville. To live up to its name, seating will be limited and the 900 square-foot restaurant will serve only…
Eat This: Grilled Fish Tacos at Taqueria Durango
The Grilled Fish Tacos at Taqueria Durango are minimalist and marvelous. Succulent pieces of flaky white fish are grilled, chopped, piled onto little corn tortillas and finished with diced white onion, a dusting of chopped cilantro and a wedge of lime on the side. You could dip them in a duo of zesty salsas to…
John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub and Garden is your Readers’ Choice Favorite Patio 2015
John D. McGurk’s in Soulard has an outdoor patio with room enough for multiple Irish family reunions (yep, it’s a big ‘un). Featuring a mix of canopied bar seating and more intimate tables surrounded by a lush romantic garden, the Old World-inspired courtyard can get raucous in the summer, yet there are plenty of nooks and…
The Scoop: Yo! Salsa food truck to open a brick-and-mortar in Wentzville
Yo! Salsa food truck announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar location at 2 West Pierce Blvd., Wentzville in mid-September. The restaurant will offer an expanded menu of small-plate options and shareable entrees, along with food truck-favorites like tacos and nachos. Chef-owner John Lutgen also hopes to provide family-sized portions available to carry out and…
The Scoop: Lona’s LiL Eats closes Soulard Farmers Market location
Lona’s LiL Eats has officially closed their Soulard Farmers Market location, tweeting last Thursday that they wouldn’t open as usual on Saturday, July 18. After opening their brick-and-mortar location in Fox Park last year, keeping up the food stand at the market became increasingly tiring. “The Parks Department electricians said that the placement of…
Ted Kilgore and your other Readers’ Choice Bartenders of 2015
Whether it’s serving up seasonal cocktails, perfecting the classics or putting new twists on old favorites, this year’s top bartenders won you over with their creativity and craftsmanship. Here’s what they want to mix most when you see them behind the stick this summer. Bartender of the Year: Ted Kilgore at Planter’s House The Drink:…
Drink This Weekend Edition: Celebrate St. Louis Craft Beer Week
It’s the most wonderful time of the beer lover’s year: The seventh annual St. Louis Craft Beer Week kicks off Saturday, July 25, a nine-day celebration of the best in the St. Louis-area beer community. This year, more than 130 tastings, festivals, release parties, tappings and pairings are scheduled from Oakville to Alton. It all…
The Scoop: St. James Winery wins Missouri Governor’s Cup
Cheers to St. James Winery and its newest prize, the 2015 Missouri Governor’s Cup. The winery’s 2014 vignoles beat out 269 other entries including 29 others of the same variety. This year’s top prize is the Phelps County winery’s third Governor’s Cup since 1997. “We are ecstatic for our vineyard and winery team,” said…
The Scoop: De.lish Cheesecake to close in August
De.lish Cheesecake Bakery and Cafe is closing doors for good at its Florissant shop on Aug. 29. The closure was announced via social media on Tuesday, July 21. De.lish opened doors in Old Town Florissant in 2011. Owner Jeff Mullersman was not available for comment.
The Scoop: Templar Brewing to move to larger facility in Alton
Templar Brewery is moving to the Milton Schoolhouse building at 1320 Milton Road in Alton, pending a city hearing. Owners Rick Blevens and his two sons, Richard and Nick Blevens, said the new space will give the brewery room to grow, and building features like a garage door will make operations more efficient. “Our…
Just Five: Nectarine and Blackberry Coco-Pops
Times have changed (cue old-timey music). Back in the day, we stocked up on boxes of Fla-Vor-Ice freezer pops available in every fake flavor imaginable: orange, banana, root beer, grape and, of course, “red.” Now, there are freezer cases filled with all-fruit popsicles, sugar-free, organic, even some fruit and veggie blends. Still, there’s something to…
Sneak Peek: Guerrilla Street Food on South Grand
Guerrilla Street Food junkies who’ve followed the Filipino food truck since 2011 no longer need to wander the city in search of their favorite roving eatery. Guerrilla Street will open a brick-and-mortar location tomorrow, July 21, at 3559 Arsenal St., near South Grand Boulevard. Co-owners Joel Crespo and Brian Hardesty have developed a menu that…
Make This: Beef Kebabs
This cookery love story is as old as time: Fire marries meat, and everyone celebrates. To make beef kebabs, begin by soaking 6 bamboo skewers in water. Meanwhile, prepare a charcoal grill for medium-high, direct heat or heat a gas grill to medium-high. In a bowl, make a rub by combining ¼ cup ground coffee,…
Drink This Weekend Edition: Cucumber Delight at The Gin Room
Here’s my list of the best ways to stay cool during this weather. 1. Go to the library. It has books and air conditioning. 2. Lay on a tile or linoleum floor (be aware that Target employees will think you’re nuts). 3. Drink gin. Hailing from a cave in Parkville, Mo., S.D. Strong…
The Scoop: Tikka Tikka Taco owner to sell company
After nearly clinching victory on Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race in 2013, owner Michael Swaleh has put Tikka Tikka Taco up for sale, as reported by Feast. Swaleh said it became too difficult to balance a full-time job and get Tikka Tikka Taco off the ground. “I was looking for an acting partner, and…
Baked: Funfetti Malted Blondies
Since word spread that my fiance Joe is engaged to a baker, I now make a monthly treat for him to take to work. I was short on time last month and whipped these up with two days to spare. They turned out to be a smash hit. Making blondies is as easy…
Sauce Readers’ Choice: Favorite Beer List – International Tap House
A bar that serves more than 500 beers can be overwhelming, but that doesn’t stop St. Louis beer lovers. You voted International Tap House’s beer list tops in town. Still deciding on your next glass of suds? Here, the 10 best brews at iTap right now. 1. New Belgium La Folie After one to…
The Scoop: Meshuggah Café owner sells coffee shop after almost 20 years
After nearly two decades, Meshuggah Café owner Patrick Liberto is selling his Loop cafe to a longtime regular, Jen Kaslow. Kaslow will take over July 18. When Kaslow heard Liberto was looking to sell the University City cafe, located at 6269 Delmar Blvd., she said she impulsively made an offer, worried another owner might…
First Look: J McArthur’s An American Kitchen in Lindenwood Park
Locally sourced ingredients as modern regional American cuisine is the theme at J McArthur’s An American Kitchen, which held its grand opening at 3500 Watson Road on Friday, July 10. As The Scoop reported in June, the kitchen is manned by co-owner Ben McArthur, a classically trained, 15-year kitchen veteran and son of…
Meatless Monday: Vegan Egg Salad
In case anyone forgot, Mother Nature decided to remind us how summer really feels in St. Louis. It’s too hot to boil water, so we’re making a fast, easy Vegan Egg Salad for dinner instead. Press a block of extra-firm tofu between two heavy plates for 30 minutes, then crumble it in a bowl…
Drink This Weekend Edition: 3 Perfect Summer Rosés
Summertime and rosé. Trust me on this. Rosé often gets a bad rap. It’s billed as an insipid, boring wine with little or nothing to it. So often someone tells me, “I prefer a wine with more meat/more oak/more sweetness/more dryness.” In fact, a good rosé can remind us of sunshine, summer and…
Beef kebabs with cocoa-chipotle rub
4 servings
The Scoop: Waterloo, Illinois makes way for a second craft brewery, Hopskeller
The residents of Waterloo, Illinois are a thirsty bunch. Renovations are underway at 116 E. Third St., to make way for Hopskeller Brewing Co., the second craft brewery to make its home in this Illinois community. The brewery is expected to open in October or November. Stubborn German Brewing also recently announced it would open…
Cleveland-Heath in Edwardsville is your Readers’ Choice Favorite Restaurant 2015
Jenny Cleveland and Ed Heath culled the inspiration for their 4-year-old Edwardsville restaurant from family recipes, restaurant road trips and tenures in other people’s kitchens. The result: an arsenal of cooking techniques, unexpected dish compositions and core dining philosophies that are the hallmarks of your favorite restaurant of the year, Cleveland-Heath. The Pork Chop Heath:…
First Look: Dalie’s Smokehouse in Valley Park
Fans of Pappy’s Smokehouse will note the familiar scent of wood smoke wafting from Valley Park this month. Doors have opened at Dalie’s Smokehouse, the newest member of the venerable barbecue joint family. Co-owners Mike Emerson and Skip Steele opened the restaurant at 2951 Dougherty Ferry Road on June 30. As The Scoop reported in May,…
The Scoop: Dave Bailey wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year of the Central Midwest
St. Louis restaurateur Dave Bailey was recently named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 award winner for the Central Midwest region. The honor, presented June 25 at a ceremony in Overland Park, Kansas, recognizes individuals who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses. Bailey was one of seven winners from the…
Gerard Craft is your Readers’ Choice Chef of the Year 2015
You know a meal is special when you can recall it in vivid detail years, even decades, later. Epicures have traveled from far and near to visit Gerard Craft’s flagship restaurant, Niche, and have departed with memories of exquisitely plated, creative dishes. Craft’s own dining experiences likewise have left an indelible mark on his culinary…
The Scoop: New distillery, Stumpy’s Spirits, to open doors in Columbia, Illinois
Stumpy’s Spirits is set to open doors July 18 at 1727 Centerville Road in Columbia, Illinois. The distillery sits on a 10-acre plot of owner Adam Stumpf’s seventh-generation family farm. Stumpf started as a homebrewer in college and then worked for Anheuser-Busch for four years. “I was kind of a beer nerd,” he said. However,…
9 juices to make – or buy – right now
Put the squeeze to fruits and veggies, then drink in the nutrients. Handier than a basket of leafy greens, fresh-pressed juice offers nature’s bounty in a glass. Settle your health-kick fix with one of these nine beverages you can make at home or order at the cafe counter. Ready to start juicing at home? Plunk…
The Scoop: New sushi restaurant, Sushi & ?, to open doors in Midtown
A sushi restaurant with a peculiar name is going in at 3043 Olive St., in Midtown. Sushi & ? is slated to open doors across from Pappy’s Smokehouse this Friday, July 10. This is the fourth sushi venture for married co-owners Kang and Hana Na. They also own Sapporo Sushi in Ballwin, and Hana Na…
The Scoop: Tilfords sell Barrister’s in Clayton
Jason Tilford, co-owner and executive chef of Tilford Restaurant Group, and his wife, Colleen Tilford, have sold their interest in Barrister’s in Clayton. The new proprietors, Sam and Kristie Boctor, assumed ownership of the popular soccer pub, located at 7923 Forsyth Blvd., on July 1. Tilford explained the sale means he can focus on growing…
Meatless Monday: Apricot, Coconut and Mint Salad
We love leafy greens as much as the next farmers market fanatic, but sometimes a seasonal salad doesn’t cut it come dinnertime. This cous cous-based Apricot, Coconut and Mint Salad comes together in just a few minutes, and it will satisfy even the hungriest meat-free appetites. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil and honey,…
Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. is your Readers’ Choice Favorite New Restaurant of 2015
“What did I enjoy as a kid? What makes me happy now?” Kevin Nashan, chef-owner of Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. asked himself as he contemplated the restaurant, his second after running Sidney Street Cafe down the street to wild acclaim. “I always gravitated toward po’boys and a good lobster roll.” Your votes make it…
Extra Sauce: 5 Patriotic Desserts for Your July Fourth Barbecue
Admit it: We’re all sick of the sheet cake decorated with strawberries and blueberries to look like the American flag. Impress your barbecue guests with these red, white and/or blue desserts that will satisfy any patriotic sweet tooth. 1. There’s nothing more American than pie – unless you put that pie in a…
What I Do: Mengesha Yohannes of Bar Italia
When Mengesha Yohannes left his native Ethiopia at 18 to attend Saint Louis University, he couldn’t have guessed that in five years he’d go from customer to co-owner of Bar Italia. More than 30 years later, Yohannes remains a guiding light at his ever-evolving Italian restaurant that has become an anchor in the Central West…
Enjoy July 4th like a true American
What could be more patriotic than a cocktail? After all, the blending of ingredients in a tasty drink is a mini metaphor for the melting pot of our great nation. From sea to shining sea, American cocktails pay homage to our nation’s great states and cities. Celebrate Independence Day with a cocktail or two. Consider…
Mai Lee’s Qui Tran moves closer to opening a ramen shop
St. Louis’ ramen lovers, prepare to geek out. About this time last year, we salivated when Mai Lee’s Qui Tran discussed opening a noodle house. Now, Tran is moving closer to that reality with his eye on a 2016 opening. Tran recently invited Shigetoshi Nakamura, head of research and development at Sun Noodle, to help him with…
5 Places to Happy Hour Alfresco
Summer sunsets paired with the warmest of breezes are best experienced with alfresco drinking – it’s the natural and well-reasoned response. While St. Louis has no shortage of bars, there are a few extra-special patios and gardens to drape yourself over a chair and soak in the sun. Brennan’s Known for its knowledgeable staff and…
2 warm weather brews perfect for summer beer season
We’re in full-blown summer beer season, and the choices change daily as you look for brews to suit the warm weather. For an exceptional seasonal offering, grab Sierra Nevada Summerfest, a Czech Pilsner that’s light pale with the right level of hop bitterness and minerality thanks to a soft water profile that stays true to…
America’s No. 1-selling chardonnay
I consider chardonnay to be the chicken breast among white wines, so I rarely order it at restaurants. Yet I found myself doing just that recently at Harry Caray’s restaurant in Chicago’s Midway airport, passing time while I awaited my flight. The wine selection was limited, so I opted for America’s No. 1-selling chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson…
Your new go-to gin cocktail recipe
In 1806, the cocktail was defined in a Hudson, New York publication as a “bittered sling” composed of any spirit, sugar, water and bitters. We celebrate this American tradition with our adaptation of a basic gin cocktail from the first cocktail book, Jerry Thomas’ Bar-Tenders Guide, written in 1862. To a cocktail shaker, add 2…
Review: Avenue in Clayton
Avoid comparing this restaurant to Bryan and Diane Carr’s other restaurants, I told myself while scanning the menu at Avenue. It would be hard though, since those “other restaurants,” Pomme and Pomme Café & Wine Bar, once shared a Clayton ZIP code with Avenue and canted toward a bistro theme. I certainly shouldn’t compare it…
Review: Ernesto’s Wine Bar in St. Louis
Luscious, deep pours of wine and generous shared plates are the standard at Ernesto’s Wine Bar, a Benton Park drinking and eating den with one of the city’s most intimate and secluded patios. This place is more than worthy of a spot on your date-night short list. Ernesto’s is inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s travels and…
Review: Ferguson Burger Bar & More in Ferguson
Editor’s note: Ferguson Burger Bar & More has closed. Ferguson Burger Bar & More, known less for its food than its backstory as a symbol of resilience amid the Ferguson protests, had a successful first year and is looking to expand to a larger location. Take your timeAs customers enter Ferguson Burger Bar & More in…
Roasted Beet Salad
4 to 6 servings
Healthier Chocolate Cookies
12 to 15 servings
Vegan Eggplant Tikka Masala
4 servings
Garlic Bombs
4 to 6 servings
Nectarine and Blackberry Coco-Pops
6 servings
Lebanese Cole Slaw
4 to 6 servings
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
24 cookies
The Scoop: St. Louis to get its first cat cafe, Mauhaus Cat Cafe & Lounge
Brace yourselves, cat lovers. St. Louis will soon have its very own cat cafe. Co-founder Ben Triola confirmed Mauhaus Cat Cafe & Lounge is slated to open next spring. The four-person Mauhaus team – Triola, along with Dana Huth, Niklaus Risler and Taylor Maxwell – has selected a location, which will be about 1,400…
Vegan Eggplant Tikka Masala
Fenugreek is to Indian cuisine as basil is to Italian cuisine. This spice smells and tastes like a Bollywood wedding between celery and licorice. In fact, it’s so intensely fragrant and bittersweet that I have a hard time wrapping my Midwestern palate around any dish made with it. Since Indian restaurants offer far more vegetarian…
Just Five: Lavender Shortbread Cookies
There is a distinct lack of crust-less sandwiches, petit fours and sugar lumps in the world today. Channel your inner Dowager Countess and invite someone over for a spot of tea and these aromatic cookies. Culinary-grade dried lavender flowers are available at Penzeys Spices in Maplewood and its new location in Chesterfield. When you crush…
6 St. Louis spots for fresh & healthy eats
Move over, milkshakes – healthy eating establishments have broken ground and blossomed in nearly every corner of St. Louis, along with urban gardens, farmers markets and sustainable food trucks celebrating fresh, local, nutritious eats. Meet the heavy hitters of the city’s community-oriented food system, where seeds are nurtured, chickens are hatched and patrons are enjoying…
Happy Hour Like a Boss
Editor’s Note: Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafoods has closed since time of publication. 1. For the entire office The Block Schmooze your way to the top at The Block’s happy hour at its Central West End location. Though the workingman’s nirvana is available in the bar, invite your coworkers for drinks on the picturesque back…
The Scoop: Six Mile Bridge set to open in Maryland Heights
It’s good to be a craft beer fan in Maryland Heights. Just weeks after the opening of O’Fallon Brewery’s new tasting room comes word that Six Mile Bridge will open its craft brewery by the end of July. The 6,000-square-foot operation is set to open at 11841 Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights, as reported…
