Mighty Kind? and Yonder Eats? offer a THC-infused Canna Brunch at Pop’s Blue Moon
Yonder Eats chef-owner Leah Osborne has teamed up with Mighty Kind founder Joshua Grigaitis to offer a monthly Canna Brunch at Pop’s Blue Moon. Osborne uses Mighty Kind’s water-soluble THC additive to infuse liquids in dishes like tomato soup, the gravy in her “KFC” breakfast bowl, and the maple cream cheese frosting atop a sweet…
Old Vine Kitchen Emporium brings high-quality cookware and a line of private label foods to Hermann
Hermann now has a kitchen boutique where residents and visitors alike can find bakeware, kitchen gadgets, wine and specialty foods. Chad and Mike Walton opened Old Vine Kitchen Emporium late last year at 210 Schiller St. to fill what they felt was a much-needed gap in the area. “We knew we wanted to open a business, but we needed…
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7 St. Louis businesses that can help you plan your perfect wedding
When planning a wedding, you want to avoid any unnecessary stress. Let these St. Louis businesses take some of the work off your plate to make the big day as seamless as possible. Boundary at The CheshireAs one of the most popular locations for weddings and social events, Boundary is located at The Cheshire, a…
NYC wine bar Black Mountain Wine House will open in Central West End in March
New York City wine bar Black Mountain Wine House will open a St. Louis location at 354-356 N. Boyle Ave. in Central West End in mid- to late March. Located partially in the former West End Grill & Pub space, the bar and restaurant will also feature a bottle shop. Black Mountain Wine House will utilize two commercial spaces…
Review: Chiang Mai in Webster Groves
You’ve likely eaten Thai food here before, back when it was Tei Too, the compact pan-Asian eatery in Webster Groves that dished out satay and noodles along with Thai favorites. What you may not have known was that when owner Ann Bognar sold the restaurant to her sister, Su Hill of Cape Girardeau, she was…
Strange Donuts team opens late-night restaurant concept Up Late in World’s Fair Donuts space
Up Late, a late-night spot co-owned by Nathan Wright and Jason Bockman of Strange Donuts, opened Feb. 18 at 1904 S. Vandeventer Ave. in St. Louis. The takeout-only restaurant operates out of World’s Fair Donuts four nights a week, while the doughnut shop remains open for business in the mornings. Wright had always wanted to start…
What I Do: Timothy Nordmann, owner of Mr. Meowski’s bakery?
The story of Mr. Meowski’s bakery is a story of one man’s determination to produce the perfect loaf. Owner Timothy Nordmann began baking sourdough bread in his home kitchen around 2014 as a hobby following a return to school and the decision to make a mid-life career change. What started as a pastime turned into…
9 Black-owned St. Louis businesses to support during Black History Month and year-round
Supporting Black-owned businesses is one practical, actionable way to stand in solidarity with the Black community in St. Louis during Black History Month and year-round. Here are a few Black-owned favorites for your consideration. In Da Loop In Da Loop promotes Lou pride to its fullest. Owners Demadison Fife and Darren Newman highlight local Black entrepreneurs by promoting Chocolate…
Team behind Polite Society and The Bellwether will open Well Met in Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis later this year
Well Met, a new cafe concept from the team behind Polite Society, The Bellwether, and a string of City Foundry STL food hall venues including Sub Division Sandwich Co., Intergalactic Burgers and Good Day, will open at 4100 Shenandoah Ave. in the Shaw neighborhood in late spring or early summer 2023. The 700-square-foot space will…
12 reasons we love Gelateria Coffee Co. on South Grand
Last year, Andrew Fair (formerly executive chef at Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery) and his wife Amanda Fair took over the familiar Gelateria Coffee Co. space on South Grand Boulevard. He kept all the things we love about it: the warm and inviting space, the coffee and, of course, the gelato. But Fair’s nature…
Korean Cafe Ganadara is opening in St. Louis Hills in March
Cafe Ganadara, the second restaurant from Chicken Seven co-owner Erica Park and her husband Sean Lee, is slated to open at 6413 Hampton Ave. in St. Louis Hills on March 6. The cafe will serve traditional Korean breakfast, lunch and dessert. “Ganadara” is the Korean equivalent to “ABCD” in English. “I wanted to serve the most basic,…
Eat this seafood tower from Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.
They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a seafood tower from Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. and that’s pretty damn close. When those three opulent tiers of fresh, juicy seafood on ice arrive at your table, we dare you to feel anything other than jubilance. Although the specific offerings may vary seasonally,…
2 new St. Louis-area restaurants to try this month
Fleur STLWith Fleur STL, chef-owner Tim Eagan has set himself the challenge of rejuvenating one of St. Louis’ most iconic restaurant spaces, the former Eat-Rite diner. Fleur’s diner roots are still apparent, but details like dark green wall paneling, a wooden countertop, framed photos and vases of flowers shape a softer, homey vibe. The menu…
Smash pizza spot Press will open a new location near the Grove this spring
The owners of Press, the home of smash pizzas, are partnering with old friends to open a location near the Grove this spring. The second Press location will be at The Improv Shop at 3960 Chouteau Ave. in St. Louis, as reported by Feast. The partnership came from a friendship between Press co-owner Brian Schuman and…
Chef Juwan Rice will open Rated Test Kitchen in downtown St. Louis in spring 2023
Chef Juwan Rice, who made a name for himself in the kitchen at Bait and later with his catering and private dining project JRs Gourmet, will soon be plying his trade in his own brick-and-mortar location. The 2021 Sauce Ones To Watch alum announced today via social media that he will be opening Rated Test Kitchen this spring…
Ruiz Mexican Restaurant is a St. Louis landmark
For almost 60 years, Ruiz Mexican Restaurant has been a constant in local Mexican dining, simultaneously guiding customers’ tastes and responding to America’s evolving understanding of what Mexican cuisine represents. Now in its third generation of family leadership under siblings Rachael Rogers and John Marshall – Jose and Hortensia Ruiz’s grandchildren – Ruiz is still…
The butcher team at The Smoke House Market are Ford Hotel Supply’s Chefs of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Name: Dale Beauchamp Where are you originally from? Milwaukee, WI Where did you go to school? Hillsboro R-3, Forest Park Community College How did you get to where you are? I went to culinary school at 23, which helped me to land positions with Kaldi’s Coffee,…
American restaurant Savor now open in historic St. Charles
Savor, a restaurant serving “American cuisine with a twist,” according to its owners, opened in early February at 221 N. Main St. in St. Charles, as reported by Riverfront Times. Marsha Timme, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband Scott Timme, has 35 years of experience in the restaurant industry. She always wanted to open a restaurant…
J. Devoti Trattoria on the Hill will close in March
J. Devoti Trattoria will have its last dinner service on March 31 after nearly five years in business. Owner and executive chef Anthony Devoti first opened Five Bistro in 2006 then rebranded the space in 2018 as J. Devoti Trattoria, a farm-to-table Italian restaurant. Both restaurants operated out of 5100 Daggett Ave. on the Hill. …
Grüv Bistro & Wine Bar now open in Belleville
Belleville has a new spot to grab some tasty bites and fine drinks. As reported by Feast Magazine, Grüv Bistro & Wine Bar opened for business in late December 2022 at 223 E. Main St. in downtown Belleville. Co-owners Kierra Hennings and Daniel Gonzalez, who worked together at Gonzalez’s other Belleville eatery, Casa Maria, had been planning to team up…
Morning Glory Diner team will open new concept Moonflower on Cherokee Street by summer 2023
The team behind Morning Glory Diner will open their new concept, Moonflower, at 1919 Cherokee St. in Benton Park by summer 2023. The evening service and weekend brunch restaurant marks the next step for owners Ari Jo Ellis and David Stavron, following the closure of Morning Glory at 2609 Cherokee St. in August 2022. …
Levels Nigerian Cuisine will open in downtown St. Louis in May
Levels Nigerian Cuisine will open at 1403/1405 Washington Ave. in downtown St. Louis this spring. Owner Ono Ikanone is aiming for a May launch for the restaurant, which will serve traditional Nigerian dishes like jollof rice and egusi soup in a contemporary, casual space. The restaurant covers 2,000 square feet, with around 1,500 square feet…
Prioritized Pastries is moving into the former Pie Oh My! space in Maplewood this spring
Vegan and gluten-free bakery Prioritized Pastries is moving from its Southampton location at 4904 Devonshire Ave. in south St. Louis to the shuttered Pie Oh My! storefront at 2719 Sutton Blvd. in Maplewood, as reported by Feast. The last day of curbside pickup at the current location will be Feb. 25 so there is plenty of…
Clover wine bar opens today in Webster Groves
A new wine bar called Clover opens today, Thursday, Feb. 9, at 100 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. It will operate three nights a week out of the cafe The Clover & the Bee. Mark Hinkle, co-owner of O+O Hospitality, sees Clover as the newest neighborhood hangout. “We’re just trying to make a…
Tim’s Chrome Bar will soon reopen under new ownership in Bevo Mill neighborhood of south St. Louis
Tim’s Chrome Bar will reopen under new ownership at 4736 Gravois Ave. in Bevo Mill at the end of February or early March. The bar has undergone extensive renovations and will return with a new look as well as a new menu and list of local craft beers, wines and cocktails. Tim Pappas, who founded…
Edibles & Essentials will close in St. Louis Hills on March 3
Edibles & Essentials will close permanently on March 3, after seven years in business in St. Louis Hills. The restaurant and market has operated out of 5815 Hampton Ave. since October 2015. Owner Matt Borchardt is moving on to become executive chef at the new Ronald McDonald House in Forest Park Southeast, which is currently under construction…
Beignet All Day opens storefront inside Urban Eats in south St. Louis
Beignet All Day, the popular beignet bakers that you may have seen at your local farmers markets, opened a storefront in the marketplace at Urban Eats, Dutchtown’s shared kitchen and marketplace at 3301 Meramec St., on Feb. 1. A grand opening is slated for Feb. 21, Fat Tuesday, in honor of the restaurant’s New Orleans roots.…
Hive Cafe collaborative workspace is now open in Ferguson
Hive Cafe opened on Feb. 1 at 235 S. Florissant Road in Ferguson. Owner Maurice King III describes the new cafe as a “collaborative, creative workspace.” Hive Cafe is the third restaurant the King family has opened in the St. Louis area over the last few years. They also own King of Soul Cafe in Ferguson and DSquared Bistro in…
Your guide to African cuisines in St. Louis from James Beard Award-nominated chef Rob Connoley
When I returned home to St. Louis six years ago, the International Institute of St. Louis invited me to partner with Ugandan chef Christine Sseremba, formerly of Olive Green International Cuisine restaurant, for a fundraising event. Sseremba’s smoky goat curry, pungent with resinous green cardamom, sharp black pepper and earthy cloves, provided a perfect flavor…
Mainlander, an American supper club, will open in the Central West End in April
A new twist on a classic concept is coming to the Central West End. Mainlander supper club will make its debut in April at 8 S. Euclid Ave., formerly home to Poke Doke, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. An old-fashioned concept, though still popular in northern states, supper clubs could be found across the U.S.…
First Look: The Vandy in Forest Park Southeast
The Vandy opened at 1301 Vandeventer Ave. near the Grove in mid-January. The bar is the first brick-and-mortar venue from the team behind STL Barkeep, who have operated pop-up craft cocktail bars at events around St. Louis since 2017. The bar is located in a standalone building just across Vandeventer Avenue from Rockwell Beer Co. The building was…
Steve’s Hot Dogs and Fountain on Locust spinoff to open in Maker’s Locale in Delmar Maker District in fall 2023
Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain off Locust – a spinoff of The Fountain on Locust – will open this fall at Maker’s Locale, a new event and dining complex located at 5232 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Maker District. The two venues will join Alpha Brewing Co., which will open a 2,500-square-foot distillery and…
Dinner at the Loft team will open Scouts restaurant in Midtown St. Louis in late 2023
Scouts, a new restaurant concept by chef Elliott Brown, best known for the Dinner at the Loft pop-up series, will open at 3007 Olive St. in Midtown later this year. The restaurant is named both after Brown’s daughter Scout and in honor of Brown’s parents, Jeff and Mary Clarke, model scouts who own St.…
