Chill on these 5 cozy heated patios in St. Louis
Just because the leaves have fallen and the mercury has dropped doesn’t mean we can’t still drink and dine al fresco. These outdoor options are all open during chillier months. 1. Schlafly Bottleworks7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, 314.241.2337, schlafly.com This Maplewood standby has outdoor dining fans covered – literally. The roofed patio can be fully enclosed…
Review: Indo in Botanical Heights
You’ve been here before. The matchbook-sized space, brick walls and cozy counter feel familiar. You recognize the vibrant, Botanical Heights dining destination. Indo isn’t as cheeky as the short-lived previous occupant, Good Fortune, but the vibe and aesthetic are no less appealing. Hues of blue, gray and green play against exposed brick walls and a…
Have a Cow Cattle Co. Cafe and Urban Farm Store will open in January
A new kind of farm-to-table cafe is coming to The Gate neighborhood. Slated to go live at 2742 Lafayette Ave., in January 2020, Have a Cow Cattle Company and Urban Farm Store will be a full cafe serving coffee, breakfast, lunch and pastries, as well as a general store selling everything from jams, jellies and…
Transition from summer to fall with Alpha Brewing Co.’s Swingle
Perfect for the lingering fall heat, Swingle from Alpha Brewing Co. is light and crushable. The crisp, refreshing 5% ABV American blonde ale showcases just enough fresh-squeezed lime to induce salivation between sips. With a beautiful pale straw color and a nice white head, this well-balanced brew’s clean mouthfeel finishes with lingering citrus notes. Four-pack:…
How to choose a great scotch
One of my favorite pleasures in life is sipping a smoky, robust glass of scotch with friends or family. My paternal grandfather was a big scotch drinker, and my grandmother still is, so my brother and I were taught – after the appropriate age of 21, of course – to have similar tastes. Some of…
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‘Tis the season for both giving and enjoying handcrafted whisky. Every year, the Gateway180 charity takes on the enormous task of feeding, sheltering and finding a path to permanent independence for almost 1,000 people here in St. Louis. Since 1977, they have found homes with an 83% success rate, acting as the largest homeless shelter…
Rhone Rum Bar will become primarily a private event space
Rhone Rum Bar, the Caribbean-themed establishment from Hamilton Hospitality, will change things up the last week of October. As reported by St. Louis Magazine, the bar at 2107 Chouteau Ave., is transforming into a private event space with limited public hours. Co-owner Paul Hamilton said the last day of regular service will be Saturday, Oct.…
This Chilean wine is perfect for gamay fans
The 2017 Garage Wine Co. País 215 BC Ferment from Maule Valley in Chile has the young fruitiness of gamay, but is weightier and more complex with floral aromas, berry flavors and soft, easy tannins. 215 BC is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the arrival of the país grape (also called mission) in the New World 215…
St. Louis wine, cheese shops discuss possible effects of EU tariffs
Fans of delicacies from single-malt scotches to pungent French cheeses will soon pay more for their indulgences. Effective Friday, Oct. 18, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on an array of food and drink items from the European Union. The tariff, which was announced earlier this year, includes products like Scotch whisky, still wines…
1220 Spettro Amaro is St. Louis’ first locally made amaro
Spettro Amaro from 1220 Spirits is our first locally made amaro. This lively liqueur has a beautiful aroma of rhubarb, sarsaparilla, mint, thyme, rosemary and vanilla. On the palate, it is more intense with clove, allspice, licorice, chicory and mint, while bitter chocolate and cinnamon linger on the tongue. Savor a neat pour after your…
Gluten-free bakery Britt’s Bakehouse will open in Kirkwood
Britt Royal’s gluten-free treats used to only be available at Kirkwood Farmers Market or by special order, but she’ll soon have her own storefront in Kirkwood. Britt’s Bakehouse will open in November at 137 W. Jefferson Ave., in what was formerly Plowsharing Crafts. “We will be able to have walk-in traffic, as opposed to just…
First Look: Moussalli’s Prime in Edwardsville
Moussalli’s Prime hosts a soft opening tonight, Oct. 18, at 7415 Illinois Route 143, the former home of Andria’s Countryside Restaurant, which closed after 30 years of service. Fans of the former occupant will notice a few friendly faces at the helm of the steak- and seafood-forward restaurant. Moussalli’s is under the leadership of executive…
Noto Pizza food truck will open brick-and-mortar location in St. Peters
Co-owners and husband-and-wife team Wayne and Kendele Sieve will turn their popular food truck, Noto Pizza, into a brick-and-mortar location in the former J. Noto Bakery at 5105 Westwood Drive. Wayne Sieve said the restaurant, simply titled Noto, will open in early December. Kendele Sieve worked with her father at J. Noto Bakery for 12…
Oaked will close in Soulard after 9 months
Soulard eatery Oaked will close doors for good after less than a year in business. Co-owner John Cochran made the announcement today, Oct. 17, on Facebook. The last day of service will be Saturday, Oct. 19. Cochran said the original ownership group consisted of four couples but, over time, others left the restaurant, leaving just…
What I Do: Chef Bill Cardwell
When Bill Cardwell moved to St. Louis in 1987 to open Cardwell’s in Clayton, no one thought a restaurant would survive there. “Everybody said, ‘Nah, Clayton is dead at night; it’s not going to happen.'” But Cardwell still left his successful career opening and managing restaurants for a Kansas City firm to get back in…
The Center for Head Injury Services will open Destination Café
Following the success of its food truck, Destination Desserts, The Center for Head Injury Services will plant its mission firmly in the Tower Grove South neighborhood with the opening of Destination Café. Kyle Gunning, PR and marketing coordinator for The Center for Head Injury Services, said the 64-seat restaurant will open for dinner service in…
A look back at 20 years of Sauce
Sauce Magazine has come a long way since its early days as an online restaurant guide. The first print magazine launched in 2001, and since then, we’ve covered thousands of restaurants, chefs, farmers and artisans in the St. Louis dining scene. Take a look back at some of our favorite covers.
Doc’s Smokehouse in Edwardsville will move to larger space
Lauded Edwardsville barbecue spot Doc’s Smokehouse will leave its home at 1017 Century Drive, where it’s been since 2014, and move across the street to 6108 Shoger Drive, on Nov. 1. It will join The Parkway, a new mixed-use development will have residential space, other storefronts and a furniture store. Co-owner Doc Richardson said Doc’s…
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Defiance Ridge Vineyards offers a perfect escape from the city
Get out of the hustle and bustle of St. Louis and spend some time at one of the newest wineries in the state, Defiance Ridge Vineyards, just 30 minutes west of the city in Historic Missouri Wine Country. At just two years old, this gorgeous 42-acre winery (complete with vineyards, lush gardens, a tranquil lake…
Review: The Piccadilly at Manhattan in Maplewood
Owned and operated by the same family since the 1920s, The Piccadilly at Manhattan at 7201 Piccadilly Ave., makes patrons feel more like houseguests than customers. Graced with an intimate, inviting outdoor space including a covered patio, this neighborhood mecca of casual, down-home fare is a delightful spot to drop in for lunch. The menu, available…
4 things not to miss at St. Louis VegFest Oct. 13
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to go vegan or even simply reduce your use of animal products, the free St. Louis VegFest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park is a great place to get started. 1. The FoodWith about…
Publisher’s perspective from Sauce Magazine’s Allyson Mace
Sauce Magazine started because of a conversation I had with an out-of-town businessman while I was waiting tables at Fio’s La Fourchette in Clayton back in 1998. After bragging that he’d just been to Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, he said he was “surprised that St. Louis had such good restaurants.” Ouch. I took that personally.…
First Look: Knockout BBQ on South Grand
The Baileys’ Restaurants empire is expanding once again, this time with Knockout BBQ, which opens tomorrow, Oct. 10, in the space it shares with Rooster at 3150 S. Grand Blvd. Owners Dave and Kara Bailey, who own seven other local establishments, have plenty of experience in the world of barbecue. “We’ve been doing barbecue through…
The Pasta House Co. is one of St. Louis’ most recognizable restaurants
The Pasta House Co. has long reigned as one of St. Louis’ most ubiquitous brands. Since its founding in 1974 by John P. Ferrara, Joseph A. Fresta and J. Kim Tucci, spaces have come and gone, but 18 locations stand strong today. Many St. Louisans’ first introduction to Italian cooking came with childhood visits to…
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8 restaurants battle to win the Great Grilled Cheese Off Oct. 19
Relish in the nostalgia of your youth as eight local restaurants deliver their takes on a childhood staple at the second annual Great Grilled Cheese Off from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park. Cast your vote for your favorite after…
St. Louis bartenders share what’s in their staff stash
Not everything at your favorite watering holes is available for public consumption. Some bars and breweries have a staff-only stash behind the bar or tucked in the back room to help them get through a long shift. Bubbly water reigns supreme at 2nd Shift Brewing on The Hill, where co-owner Libby Crider said they stock…
Burger restaurant Jack Nolen’s will open in Soulard
Jack Nolen’s, a new spot for smash burgers and more, is set to open at 2501 S. Ninth St., in Soulard this fall. Co-owner Jim Grindstaff said he expects the restaurant to open its doors in November. The name of the restaurant is a combination of the names of Grindstaff’s son, Jack, and nephew, Nolen.…
These trailblazing restaurateurs shaped the St. Louis dining scene
Over the last decade or so, St. Louis has become recognized as a culinary destination. Regular shoutouts by national media outlets are now the norm, and St. Louis chefs’ and restaurants’ James Beard Award nominations and other accolades are a foregone conclusion. More famous chefs like David Burke are moving their brands into St. Louis,…
Review: Bait in the Central West End
At Bait, the new seafood-centric restaurant by entrepreneur and first-time restaurateur Kalen Hodgest, historical elegance blends with contemporary style. The first floor of the late 19th-century Central West End mansion – formerly home to Sol Lounge and Grind Coffeehouse – is composed of smaller dining spaces, each with different design elements. Hodgest owes the restaurant’s…
Where to find local food, drink at Enterprise Center in St. Louis
The Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues start the 2019-2020 season today, Oct. 2, and Enterprise Center has rolled out new food options from local restaurants and more. Chef-owner Samantha Mitchell has added stationary adaptation of her popular food truck, Farmtruk on the mezzanine level of Enterprise Center. Fans can get fix of Farmtruk’s signature…
Café Ventana closes in Central West End to “regroup”
Café Ventana in the Central West End is closed, at least for the time being. As reported by the Riverfront Times, the announcement was made on the restaurant’s Facebook page Monday, Sept. 30. https://www.facebook.com/cafeventana/posts/10156263425816010 Café Ventana is part of the In Good Company restaurant group, which includes Sanctuaria Wild Tapas in The Grove and Hendricks…
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7 St. Louis hotel restaurants to check out this fall
Whether you’re putting up relatives, embarking on your own stay-cation or just eating around town, these hotel restaurants are sure to make your holidays merry and bright. Hotel Saint LouisUnion 30 As the holidays draw near, Union 30 executive chef Matthew Birkenmeier and his new sous chef Scottie Corrigan are thrilled to debut a new…
Café Madeleine will close, reconcept at Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park
Café Madeleine at the Piper Palm House at Tower Grove Park will soon close and regroup. Tower Grove Park, which owns Piper Palm House, announced on social media Monday, Sept. 30 the Sunday brunch concept, which has been run by Butler’s Pantry, will cease brunch service at the end of this year. The last day…
5 new St. Louis restaurants to try in October
1. Taco Circus 4940 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, 314.899.0061, tacocircus.com If 2019 has taught us anything, it’s that reboots and sequels are almost never as good as the original. Taco Circus on The Hill is a glaring exception. The new space from chef-owner Christian Ethridge has ported over all our favorite tacos, burritos, salsa and…
