Black Salt brings contemporary Indian cuisine to Chesterfield
Start your meal with the samosa chaat, potato samosas lashed with sweet, tangy tamarind chutney and a fresh and spicy blast of mint chutney. A cool drizzle of plain yogurt works to chill the underlying heat of the samosa’s chiles and cumin laced potato filling. There’s a variety of biryanis (spiced rice dishes) like goat,…
Red Chili brings new life to an old space in Chesterfield
Red Chili has opened in a former Romano’s Macaroni Grill located inside the parking lot complex at the Chesterfield Mall. Both the space and the menu are huge, with sections like Tandoor appetizers, small plates, dal, dosa, main courses; the list goes on with over 100 items. Look for fusion dishes like the Afghani chicken…
Anita Cafe & Bar is serving bright, Lebanese-inspired cuisine in Midtown St. Louis
The welcome revival of this particular corner of Midtown gathers momentum with this bright and airy café and bar. High ceilings, leafy plants and floor-to-ceiling windows set the scene for an enjoyable brunch from a menu largely inspired by owner Anita Abdul-Karim’s Lebanese heritage. The zaatar toast can comfortably be split between two: It features…
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta is a welcome addition to Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis
The gorgeous Katie’s Pizza & Pasta inside of Ballpark Village is an artfully designed, 10,000-square-foot space featuring beautiful paintings, sculptures and a grand marble-and-quartzite bar. The space, though massive, is warm and inviting; the open pasta station allows guests to watch pasta being cut and filled while the open kitchen at the back provides the…
The Preston gets a new life at the Chase Park Plaza in the Central West End
The Preston at the Chase Park Plaza has finally reopened after a years-long, pandemic-related hiatus with a new focus on French fine dining. The pretzel croissants (one of the few items ported over from the previous menu) are as delicious as ever – buttery, flaky pieces of the pastry tear off with ease to scoop…
This week on The Sauce podcast: Jovick Brothers Burgers, a dairy lovers dinner party and more
This week on The Sauce podcast, managing editor Liz Wolfson and executive editor Meera Nagarajan discuss burgers at newly opened Jovick Brothers Burgers, planning the menu for a very dairy dinner party, and all the reasons to love Platypus in the Grove. The brothers Jovick, of Jovick Brothers Deli in Westport Plaza, have opened Jovick Brothers…
First Look: 4 Hands Brewing Co. at The District in Chesterfield
4 Hands Brewing Co.’s second location, 4 Hands at The District, opens today, Thursday, Aug. 31, at Suite 17073, 17081 N. Outer Road, in The District of St. Louis complex in Chesterfield today. The 10,000-square-foot tasting room features 4 Hands beers on tap and food from Hi-Pointe Drive-In, as well as showcasing other products from the…
Zanti’s Deli offers Italian food in South County from the team behind Roberto’s Trattoria & Chophouse
The newly opened Zanti’s Deli at 181 Concord Plaza Shopping Center is bringing an authentic Italian experience to South County, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. For Roberto Zanti, working in restaurants is everything. The former chef-owner of Roberto’s Trattoria & Chophouse opened his newest venture, Zanti’s Deli, earlier this summer in the same shopping center that houses…
10 reasons we love Platypus? in the Grove
Veteran bartenders Tony Saputo and Meredith Barry opened Platypus in the Grove in late 2021, but the cocktail-dive bar hybrid feels like the kind of well-loved neighborhood joint you’ve been visiting for years. Here are 10 reasons we keep coming back. 1. Platypus offers five house cocktails that rotate frequently – sometimes even daily. Whether…
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Music at the Intersection festival returns to Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis Sept. 9 & 10
The Music at the Intersection festival returns for the third time this Sept. 9 and 10 to Grand Center, bringing a mix of St. Louis legends and international stars to the lineup. Acts include Smino, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, Masego, Grandmaster Flash, Tank and the Bangas, Taj Mahal and more. The two-day festival will take over several blocks…
First Look: El Molino del Sureste in Southampton
El Molino del Sureste will open on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 5005 S. Kingshighway Blvd. in the Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis. The multi-concept restaurant is the second from Alex Henry of Sureste, with brother and co-owner Jeff Henry joining him to manage front-of-house operations and the bar program. For the Henry brothers, their first…
Baileys’ Range to close downtown location on August 31
Baileys’ Restaurants has announced Baileys’ Range will close its downtown location permanently at the end of August. The final dinner service for the restaurant at 920 Olive St. will take place on August 31. The Shaw location of Baileys’ Range will remain open for fans of the restaurants burgers and shakes. A statement from Baileys’…
Superhero-inspired restaurant Gotham and Eggs is now open on South Grand in St. Louis
Gotham and Eggs opened in early August at 3139 S. Grand Blvd. in the former home of City Diner. Now a comic book- and superhero-themed restaurant, the walls have been covered head-to-toe in collectibles, memorabilia and artwork, and the menu includes many breakfast and lunch items that have been named after various heroes and powers. For co-owners…
Jovick Brothers Burgers now open in Princeton Heights
Jovick Brothers Burgers opened on Aug. 22 at 4993 Loughborough Ave. in Princeton Heights. The South City burger joint is the second restaurant from Casey Jovick, who also owns Jovick Brothers Deli at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights in addition to producing a line of Jovick Brothers spice rubs. The restaurant takes over the approximately 600 square-foot space at 4993…
K-Bop has opened a new location on Cherokee Street in St. Louis
Popular Korean restaurant K-Bop opened its second location opened Friday, Aug. 18, at 2609 Cherokee St. in south St. Louis. Taking over the space that once housed Morning Glory Diner, K-Bop has brought its loyal following and familiar menu to a new corner of the city. The choice to open on Cherokee Street was, in part, thanks…
This week on The Sauce podcast: Medina Grill, Nathaniel Reid Bakery, Bar Moro and Yellowbelly
This week on The Sauce podcast, managing editor Liz Wolfson and executive editor Meera Nagarajan discuss breakfast pastries from Nathaniel Reid Bakery including their plain, almond and chocolate croissants. They talked about the experience of paella Sundays at Bar Moro, as well as all the apps and snacks at Yellowbelly. They discuss a few “eat this”…
McArthur’s Bakery in South County adds 2 concepts, reopens for front-of-house service
Iconic St. Louis bakery McArthur’s Bakery has recently opened for front-of-house service again, along with unveiling two new concepts at its location in South County at 3055 Lemay Ferry Road. This month, McArthur’s Bakery launched additional locations of The Pioneer Café and The Scoop inside the bakery. Until this month, McArthur’s Bakery had continued to…
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Evolution Festival brings bourbon, barbecue and live music to Forest Park this weekend
Forest Park will host the inaugural Evolution Festival this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 26, Sunday, Aug. 27. The festival is an ode to three of life’s best offerings: food, music and drinks, and will be located on the green near the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. The festival grounds will be outfitted with two stages for live music performances…
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Alton Food Truck Festival returns to Alton Amphitheater Aug. 26 with nearly 20 trucks and live music
The ninth annual Alton Food Truck Festival will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater at 1 Riverfront Drive in Alton, Illinois. Trucks such as Treaux’s Cajun BBQ, Zacchi and Beast Craft BBQ will be present. A full list of the participating food trucks can be found here. Having taken place since 2014,…
Chimera Teas will open in former home of Kitchen House Coffee in Tower Grove East this fall
Popular Tower Grove Farmers’ Market tea vendor Chimera Teas will soon move into a shop at 3149 Shenandoah Ave., in the former Kitchen House Coffee space. The move is in motion and the location is tentatively set to open next month, but it’s about much more than a business expanding. According to Chimera Teas’ owner…
Eat this ice cream sandwich from Sugarwitch in St. Louis
We’re bewitched by every creative concoction coming out of Sugarwitch’s South City kitchen, but the Gideon ‘witch is our favorite. Every ‘witch is a feat of dessert construction: easy to bite into without cracking a tooth on frozen cookies or squeezing melty ice cream out on all sides. The Gideon is a chocolate-and-peanut butter lover’s…
Saturday Morning Carton delivers fresh muffins to your door every weekend
Saturday Morning Carton makes your weekend fresh-baked pastry dreams an at-home reality. A collaborative endeavor of partners Andrew Gillian (the former head baker at now-closed Rise Coffee House) and Caitlin Metz (an illustrator and designer who “makes work about feelings”), each Saturday Morning Carton comes with your choice of two or four muffins in a…
Le Ono offers tropical vibes and upscale cuisine in downtown O’Fallon, Illinois
The newly opened Le Ono at 101 S. Cherry St. is bringing an upscale yet casual fine-dining experience to downtown O’Fallon, Illinois, as reported by The Belleville News Democrat. To co-owners Talani Mo’e and Lisa Udasco-Mo’e, who opened the restaurant with Jon and Emily Greenstreet, the words “Le Ono” hold deep meanings that embody the spirit…
6 trucks to look out for at Sauce Food Truck Friday this week in Tower Grove Park
The next Sauce Food Truck Friday will take place at Tower Grove Park from 4 to 8 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 18. Here are six of the trucks that will be at the park this week. Jaaise GrubbJaaise Grubb will have burgers and fries, deep-fried Philly cheesesteaks and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken or shrimp. Expect their…
5 new restaurants to try in the St. Louis area this month
Every month, we make it our mission to try all the new restaurants and bars that open in the area so we can make meaningful recommendations on where you should go. Here’s where made the cut in August: Katie’s Pizza & Pasta at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis<span class="s1" <the="" gorgeous="" katie's="" pizza="" &=""…
This week on The Sauce podcast: Gateway to the African continent
This week on The Sauce podcast, managing editor Liz Wolfson and executive editor Meera Nagarajan discuss lunch and wine shopping at Pastaria Deli & Wine, a giant huckleberry scone at Press, Macedonian wine at Truffles and dinner at Noto Italian Restaurant. They also revisit a recent story in the magazine by chef Rob Connoley about St. Louis’ wide-ranging…
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6 St. Louis caterers to try now
Throwing a party or event and not sure where to start? Save some energy by letting the professionals help in the kitchen. These St. Louis area catering companies and event spaces work around the clock to ensure both you and your guests stay happy. Cyrano’s CaféThe private room at Cyrano’s is a beautiful, unique space…
Golden Gems will open Hidden Gem cocktail bar in Midtown St. Louis this fall
The sisters behind St. Louis lifestyle brand Golden Gems will open a cocktail bar they’re calling Hidden Gem in Midtown this fall. Slated for a late October launch, the bar will be located at 3118 Locust St., just two doors away from one of Golden Gems’ three retail stores. Co-owners Susan Logsdon and Amanda Helman have been…
Essential float trip drinks courtesy of St. Louis beverage industry professionals
Experienced river floaters know there are a few crucial components to a successful day on the river: sun and bug protection; dry bags for phones, wallets and other valuables; plentiful snacks to keep you fueled for paddling (or, when necessary, dragging); and the right mix of delicious, glass-free beverages to provide both hydration and a…
Drink this red sangria from Bar Moro in Clayton
The red sangria at Bar Moro is not like other sangrias. Inspired by the restaurant’s wine and vermouth menus, it’s made with whichever Spanish red needs to be used up, vermouth and a sherry-like white wine. These ingredients’ strong, complex flavors add a fermented note that balances the sweetness from passion fruit puree and Spanish…
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Saint Louis Art Museum will host free block party Aug. 19, launch hip-hop exhibition
Fifty years ago, DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell hosted a back-to-school block party in the Bronx. That day marked the creation of an American art form – hip-hop – and this year the Saint Louis Art Museum will be hosting its own free block party on Aug. 19 to commemorate that historic event and…
Lulu’s Local Eatery on South Grand has closed permanently
Lulu’s Local Eatery has closed permanently at 3201 S. Grand Blvd. in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis. A statement on the vegan restaurant’s Instagram feed said that the restaurant’s owners were “unable to continue,” without elaborating on the reasons behind the closure. The vegan restaurant started life as a vegetarian food truck…
This week on The Sauce podcast: St. Louis restaurants recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurants Awards
This week on The Sauce podcast, managing editor Liz Wolfson and executive editor Meera Nagarajan discuss the local restaurants recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurants Awards, including Sasha’s Wine Bar, Elaia, Annie Gunn’s and more. This leads to a conversation about some recent wine adventures, including trips to the Vin Fraiche Wine Group office and the secret…
3 new spots to get crepes in the St. Louis area
The past year has seen several creperies open in the St. Louis area. Here are three new spots to check out. Crepes and TreatsOriginally operating out of Urban Eats, Crepes and Treats has opened a brick-and-mortar location on Cherokee Street. Their menu features plenty of sweet and savory options. For breakfast, they offer crepes inspired…
Crispy Edge will soon close its Tower Grove South location
Crispy Edge has announced it will close its restaurant at 4168 Juniata St. in Tower Grove South on Sept. 2. The potsticker purveyor said it is moving away from restaurant service to focus on expanding its grocery and wholesale business. The announcement was made on Aug. 7 on Crispy Edge’s social media accounts. Describing the…
King & I will close its South Grand location this weekend
With its move to Richmond Heights slated to be completed by September 2023, King & I has confirmed it will serve its final lunch and dinner service at its Tower Grove South location on Sunday, Aug. 13. The Thai restaurant has been a fixture at 3155-3157 S. Grand Blvd. since 1993, but King & I has…
Frank & Helen’s Pizzeria? is a University City landmark
Editor’s note: In April 2024, it was reported that Frank & Helen’s future is uncertain as the lease is coming to an end at the current location on Oct. 1, 2024. The modest, unassuming building at 8111 Olive Blvd. in University City, with its brick facade and old-school signs, may not have a ton of traditional…
Olio, Elaia and Nixta will relocate from Botanical Heights to Delmar Maker District
Restaurateur Ben Poremba has announced that three Bengelina Hospitality Group restaurants – Olio, Elaia and Nixta – will be leaving their longtime homes in Botanical Heights at the end of 2023. The three restaurants will serve their last meals on Dec. 31, before relocating to new addresses in the Delmar Maker District in the first half of 2024. Poremba said…
10 food & drink events to check out this month in the St. Louis area
Pedal the Cause: A World Without Cancer DayAug. 4 – participating bars and restaurants, pedalthecause.org/awwcd Support cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids by grabbing food and drink from participating bars and restaurants during A World Without Cancer Day. Seoul Taco, Nudo House, Chicken Out and Ices Plain & Fancy are just some…
This week on The Sauce podcast: Quarrelsome Coffee, Billy G’s Finer Diner, French Creperie and more
This week on The Sauce podcast, managing editor Liz Wolfson and executive editor Meera Nagarajan discuss Quarrelsome Coffee’s unique coffee program and a little bit about local yeast purveyors Omega Yeast, which owns the coffee shop. They also talk about weekend muffin-delivery service Saturday Morning Carton and Vicia’s prix fixe Farmer’s Feast dinner. Then they talk…
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Taste of St. Louis returns to Ballpark Village Aug. 11-13 with 34 restaurants, vendors and live entertainment
One of the most anticipated foodie events of the season, Taste of St. Louis, is back at Ballpark Village at 601 Clark Ave. in downtown St. Louis from Friday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 13. “It’s really a celebration of the breadth and depth of St. Louis’s food community and food scene and a great…
First Look: Mainlander in the Central West End
Mainlander, the “American supper club” from chef Blake Askew and partner and maître d’ Gordon Chen, opened in July at 8 S. Euclid Ave. in Central West End. The restaurant serves prix fixe menus highlighting local and seasonal produce in a space that evokes the supper clubs of an earlier era, including the 1960s Clayton restaurant that…
