7 St. Louis take-and-bake pizzas that have us ready to preheat our ovens
Pizza is eternal. From Naples to Japan to New York City, pizza has withstood centuries of war, natural disaster, economic devastation and political upheaval. Though the world continues to change around it, this beloved dish simply cannot be stopped. In 2020, despite a pandemic that has transformed our daily lives and imprisoned us in our…
Tony’s will move from downtown St. Louis to Clayton
Longtime downtown fine dining staple Tony’s will move to a new location at 7620 Forsyth Blvd. in Centene Plaza in Clayton at the end of this year or in early 2021. “Over the years, we’ve been rumored to move, and I’d say, ‘Well, would it bother you if we moved six or seven miles west?’ and…
Over 300 ‘adoptions’ still available to St. Louis industry workers in need
The coronavirus has devastated the St. Louis hospitality industry, but there are many efforts underway to help those in need. The Facebook group STL-Adopt a Server pairs unemployed industry workers with “adopters,” who purchase them essential items. While 700 people have already been helped, there are currently over 300 people waiting to adopt someone. “We’ve…
12 ways to get your produce fix in St. Louis in the time of COVID-19
Farmers market season upon us, so the desire for fresh produce is high but, with the current coronavirus pandemic, the desire to leave one’s home or vehicle is low. Here’s a list of some local markets and produce delivery services and how they’re adapting to provide their goods safely. City Greens MarketSourcing from vendors such…
Grace Backyard BBQ walk-up window will launch Thursday
The team behind The Grove’s Grace Meat + Three has announced a second walk-up window concept, Grace Backyard BBQ, which will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, April 30. People can place an order or pick up an online order at a new sliding window on the Manchester Avenue side of the flagship Grace restaurant,…
The coronavirus can’t stop these new St. Louis restaurants from opening
Opening day is one of the best subjects to talk about with a restaurateur. Everyone has a story. Chefs call menu-saving audibles in high-stress kitchens; hot pans are instinctively caught bare-handed, necessitating trips to the emergency room. A restaurant’s first service is equal parts audition and debut. It’s a day dreamed of and trained for.…
13 efforts giving back to St. Louis health care workers
Many St. Louis restaurants and businesses are coming up with ways to support nurses, doctors and other health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. From meal and coffee donations to cocktails to-go, restaurants are getting creative with ways to help those on the frontline. (Click on each business’s link for more information on how to…
Checking in with… Natasha Bahrami and Michael Fricker of Cafe Natasha and The Gin Room
In our new column, Checking in with…, we’re catching up with local food industry employees to find out how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past six weeks, there has been critical conversation ad nauseam about the future of the restaurant industry: What will it look like? Is carryout safe? Which businesses will…
Restaurant Rally coronavirus fundraiser slated for Sunday, April 26
City Foundry STL and the Sugarfire Smoke House restaurant group have teamed up to host St. Louis’ second Restaurant Rally on Sunday, April 26. Local restaurants will offer hundreds of meals for donations only to combat some of the hardships brought about by COVID-19, especially those faced by particularly vulnerable communities. The rally will start…
Sauce supports St. Louis food industry by offering free digital ads
Sauce Magazine, the only independent culinary publication in St. Louis, has announced it will give free advertising space on its digital platform to any bar, restaurant or food industry operation that needs a boost during the COVID-19 crisis. The offer begins Friday, April 24, and will run through the duration of the shutdown, including any…
How Mission Taco Joint helped get curbside cocktails back on the table
They were good for about two days. That’s how long Mission Taco Joint’s curbside margarita program lasted on its first run. But after a low-key warning from the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, the restaurant group learned it was actually illegal to be selling pre-made drinks with takeout orders, so they promptly shut…
Brennan’s launches Booze & Snacks delivery service
In light of the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, Central West End staple Brennan’s has launched a new delivery service called Brennan’s Booze & Snacks. “When the [stay-at-home orders were announced] in March, we decided to go ahead and shut down a few days before required in the interest of public safety,” said Zach Gzehoviak, Brennan’s marketing…
Checking in with… Christian Ethridge of Taco Circus
In our new column, Checking in with…, we’re catching up with local food industry employees to find out how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. When Taco Circus finally moved to its new home on The Hill in September of last year, it seemed like smooth sailing. South City residents (and especially those who patronized…
Missouri eases restrictions on curbside alcohol sales
The Missouri government has announced that effective yesterday, Tuesday, April 14, they’ve enacted an emergency suspension of the laws preventing local restaurants from selling pre-batched cocktails, in effect through May 15. Drinks are no longer required to be sold in “the manufacturer’s original container,” as dictated by the amendment. Going forward, businesses are able to…
St. Louis Earth Day Festival goes virtual April 18-26 in wake of global pandemic
With the current stay-at-home orders prohibiting social gatherings, Earthday365 has postponed its St. Louis Earth Day Festival until Oct. 18 in Tower Grove Park and will instead host a series of virtual events on its website from Saturday, April 18, to Sunday, April 26. While the decision to postpone was not an easy one,…
St. Louis grocery stores update policies for COVID-19 safety
As big-box grocery stores like Walmart and Target make more adjustments to their normal protocols in order to protect employees and customers during the coronavirus pandemic, some local St. Louis grocery stores are following suit with added safety measures. Schnucks is now offering an online shopping traffic resource so customers can see how long lines are to…
Checking in with… Chris Ladley of Nudo House
In our new column, Checking in with…, we’re catching up with local food industry employees to find out how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. You may not know Chris Ladley’s name, but if you’ve been to Nudo House, you surely know him as the bearded guy that sometimes brings you ramen. His actual position?…
The CARES Act won’t save St. Louis restaurants
Like every other small business owner in the country, local restaurateurs were anxiously waiting for the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), which was passed on Friday, March 27. CARES provides $2.2 trillion in economic stimulus to counter the devastating financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy. The act contains multiple…
15 St. Louis carryout options for Easter
As much as we would love to gather with our extended families this Sunday as we do every Easter, the coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to stay home aside from essential trips, meaning we should only be celebrating in-person with our immediate, in-house family. That doesn’t mean you can’t see the extended fam, though.…
Checking in with… Anne Fosterling of The Benevolent King
In our new column, Checking in with…, we’re catching up with local food industry employees to find out how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Fosterling joined Maplewood restaurant The Benevolent King as chef de cuisine shortly after it opened in 2018, taking over the nightly reins from chef and restaurateur Ben Poremba. Since…
St. Louis print shop gives back to local restaurants amid coronavirus crisis
Local print shop Tiny Little Monster found a way to stay afloat while also supporting other small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Here For Good fundraiser, the T-shirt shop is selling shirts featuring designs of over 175 St. Louis-area businesses and donating $10 of each sale to the business. Travis Wisely, social…
Review: Chao Baan in The Grove
When the children of immigrant restaurateurs get into the business, what mom and pop did is often more of a touchstone than a template. Shayn Prapaisilp pushed the culinary boundaries of his family restaurant’s long legacy when he and his father, Suchin Prapaisilp, opened Chao Baan in The Grove last year. If you don’t recognize…
5 St. Louis restaurants offering curbside cocktail kits
It’s Friday night (or Tuesday or Wednesday, because who cares anymore) and you want to toast up with the gang. Your first impulse, naturally, is to ask yourself where you feel like going. Alas, you cannot go anywhere! But you’re tired of the spirits and bar supplies you frantically hoarded two weeks ago. What is…
8 St. Louis takeout fish specials to eat the last Friday of Lent
While most Lenten fish fries have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, many restaurants are offering carryout versions of the classic Friday feast for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Here are a few options to choose from this final “Fry Day,” April 3. At 58hundred in Southwest Garden, choose from fried cod, grilled…
Checking in with… Tai Nalewajko and Paul Fullerton of Takashima Records
In our new column, Checking in with…, we’re catching up with local food industry employees to find out how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Although Takashima Records has only been open in The Grove since February, it’s already established itself as one of St. Louis’ most original and exciting spaces. A single neon red…
What I Do: Jillian Tedesco of Fit-Flavors
Fit-Flavors founder Jillian Tedesco’s business was not born from entrepreneurial spirit (though she certainly has one). Rather, she turned to cooking as a coping mechanism after she closed a fitness studio. She started preparing food for clients, who began to rely on her for meal prep. Demand quickly outgrew supply. The first Fit-Flavors opened in…
7 Gezellig deep cuts we’re crushing right now
Unless you’re an expert, chances are that when you walk into a place like Gezellig, you feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of local, domestic and international beers and ciders. That’s OK – we’ve all been there. Sometimes you just have to ask for a recommendation, which we went ahead and did for you. Here’s…
