First Look: Westchester in Chesterfield
According to our Readers’ Choice poll (and, of course, the enduring success of Sugarfire Smoke House), Matthew Glickert is one of the most beloved chefs in St. Louis. But after six years at the lauded barbecue spot, he’s finally forging his own path. For Westchester, his seasonal, upscale concept at 127 Chesterfield Towne Center in…
The Piccadilly at Manhattan is a St. Louis landmark
When we talk about restaurants that have been around for a long time, menus that have never changed, customers that have been visiting for half a century, it all starts to seem like an eternal party. But we rarely hear about owners’ monumental efforts to keep those institutions’ infrastructures not only functional but also looking…
What the acquisition of local alcohol distributor Major Brands means for St. Louis
The acquisition of St. Louis-based Major Brands, Missouri’s largest wholesale alcohol distributor, by Breakthru Beverage Group was announced in early January, with the deal expected to close sometime this spring. The sale of one of the biggest players in the Missouri drinks business is obviously big news for the local alcohol industry, but what does it mean for…
The ins and outs of bringing your own wine to restaurants
In theory, to buy a bottle of wine, bring it to a restaurant that already serves wine and then pay an extra fee simply to have it uncorked sounds a bit counterintuitive. Yet, if done right, it can make a night out feel extra special. Here are some considerations and best practices when deciding whether…
Jovick Bros. Deli is opening at Westport Plaza in March
Jovick Bros. Deli, an up-and-coming sandwich joint, will open March 1. Located at 510 W. Port Plaza Drive in the Westport Plaza complex, the restaurant will replace Dino’s Deli. Operating partner Casey Jovick is a seasoned expert within the restaurant industry with roughly 18 years of experience as a butcher, pit master and, most…
Place & Time? is an intimate private dining experience in St. Louis
In November, longtime industry pros Chris Bork, Caitlin Franz and Joe Mooney debuted Place & Time, an intimate private dining experience held at a different location each month. For each event, the trio collaborates on a menu inspired by the sensory memory of a particular location, like Paris in the 1920s or Tudor England. Rather…
Hello Juice & Smoothie is opening a new location in Kirkwood this spring
Hello Juice & Smoothie, a popular juice and smoothie bowl restaurant in Forest Park Southeast just north of the Grove, has announced the opening of a second location at 10463 Manchester Road in Kirkwood. Co-owners Jon and Jennifer Maness plan to open the Kirkwood location in late April but have not yet settled on an…
First Look: Pizza Champ in Maplewood
After a long and rocky road, Pizza Champ has finally opened its doors at 2657 Lyle Ave. in Maplewood. This concept from Adam Altnether and Chris Kelling of Elmwood launched in August 2020 as a month-long pop-up; then, it more or less took over the Elmwood space for most of last year. But now, as…
What I Do: Noah Offenkrantz, CEO of Find Your Farmer
Find Your Farmer is an online grocery store and delivery service sourcing products from local, ethical farms and artisans. CEO Noah Offenkrantz has a sense of humor about his lofty job title: “It’s kind of a fake title, to be completely honest,” he said, laughing. “I wear a lot of hats, and I go by…
3 St. Louis restaurants innovating the Crunchwrap
The Crunchwrap is a brilliant marriage of contrasts: The soft chew of flour tortilla and crunch of crisp, corn tortilla and shredded iceberg lettuce are perfectly complemented by the creaminess of refried beans and melted cheese and acidic sauce. We’ve been thrilled to see versions of this drive-thru delicacy pop up at local restaurants around…
First Look: 4 Hens Creole Kitchen at City Foundry STL
On Monday, Jan. 24, the food hall at City Foundry STL at 3730 Foundry Way in St. Louis will welcome a new concept in 4 Hens Creole Kitchen, a restaurant serving modern versions of New Orleans-style classics. While 4 Hens marks the first official restaurant from executive chef Brandi Artis, it isn’t her first rodeo. “I actually…
Ones to Watch 2022 // Cameron Harrison
Junior sous chef, The Lucky AccompliceAge: 22Why Watch Him: He’s cool, calm and quickly climbing the ranks. If 12-year-old Cameron Harrison could see himself now, he’d be pretty stoked. In just 10 years, he’s gone from a kid who wanted to be a chef in middle school, cooking Blue Apron meals at home, to the…
Afandi Sweets & Cafe in south St. Louis has closed
Chef-owner Jwamer Rasheed decided to close the doors to his first restaurant, Afandi Sweets & Cafe, as reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He terminated the lease to the space at 6997 Chippewa St. in Lindenwood Park on Jan. 1. “We closed because of Covid — for the safety of our customers and our employees…
Clara B’s Kitchen Table will open a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Belleville in February
Clara B’s Kitchen Table is putting down some roots. The popular St. Louis food truck, owned and operated by head chef Jodie Ferguson, has officially landed on the space at 106 E. Main St. in downtown Belleville as its new home. It will be open for takeout and delivery starting in February, and indoor dining will launch this…
Ones to Watch 2022 // Savannah Thomas
General manager, Bowood by NicheAge: 32Why Watch Her: She’s a front-of-house rockstar. Savannah Thomas hates the cold. This makes sense, seeing as she’d never lived anywhere but Southern California before moving to St. Louis. She moved to the city in October 2019 to serve as the food and beverage assistant manager at the Four Seasons…
Ones to Watch 2022 // Dillon Witte
Sous chef, Farmhaus Age: 24Why Watch Him: He’s turned the world into a classroom. A chef gets out of culinary school and jumps around from restaurant to restaurant, building his profile, until he finally finds the right spot. There he thrives, until he opens his own super-hyped restaurant, and it soars. We’ve all heard that…
Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats will open its first brick-and-mortar in Kirkwood this spring
Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats will broaden from a Kirkwood Farmers’ Market stall and two food trucks to full-service restaurant operations in the former home of Club Taco at 200 N. Kirkwood Road in Kirkwood this spring, as reported by the Riverfront Times. The neighborhood favorite wastes little time. Earlier this month, Mike Shadwick,…
Ones to Watch 2022 // Eugene Kolb
Line cook and sushi chef at IndoAge: 27Why watch her: She respects ingredients and cooks with integrity. “When I was growing up, my mom made a lot of Korean food,” said Eugene Kolb. “That’s how she taught me about our culture and how we stayed connected to it.” Living in L.A. when she was younger,…
Ones to Watch 2022 // Daniel Poss
Executive sous chef, JuniperAge: 36Why watch him: He’s upping the game for the local Southern food scene. “I’m a Southern boy,” said Daniel Poss. “I’m born in Birmingham and was in Nashville since I was 3. Southern food is in my blood.” After moving to St. Louis in 2017 and marrying his wife, Ashley Poss,…
First Look: Jalea in St. Charles
Chef Andrew Cisneros is a very busy guy. Just last year, after coming up in esteemed kitchens like Elaia and the St. Louis Club, he was running the kitchen at Mike Randolph’s concept Original J’s, a Tex-Mex spot in Clayton, until it closed in the summer due to a fire. There, he perfected his Brasas…
Bootleggin’ Tavern is relocating from downtown St. Louis to Forest Park Southeast this spring
Bootleggin’ Tavern is relocating from its current location at 1933 Washington Ave. in downtown St. Louis to 4501 Chouteau Ave., the former home of the Golden Grocer, in Forest Park Southeast just north of the Grove. The restaurant will keep largely the same menu after the move, which is slated to take place in the…
Burger 809 will partner with Bluewood Brewing and move into the brewery later this month
Bluewood Brewing and popular Cherokee Street burger joint Burger 809 announced yesterday that they would be joining forces on Jan. 21 in the brewery’s space at 1821 Cherokee St., filling the hole left by Mac’s Local Eats when it moved out last year. Burger 809 began in 2015 as a catering company, and has had a…
Eat this coconut chiffon cake from Sugaree Baking Co. in Dogtown
The coconut chiffon cake from Sugaree Baking Co. has three towering layers of fluffy perfection. Light-as-a-feather sheets of creamy chiffon cake are sandwiched between whipped cream frosting that’s simultaneously rich and airy. A generous coating of sweet, shredded coconut adds texture and makes this treat look like it came out of a Nancy Meyers dream…
Sunisa Chesterfield Thai Restaurant has reopened in Chesterfield with new menu, name and owners
Sunisa Chesterfield Thai Restaurant, formerly Sunisa’s Thai Restaurant, officially reopened at 17535 Chesterfield Airport Road in Chesterfield on Tuesday, Jan. 11, under new ownership and with a new name and new menu. The revamped menu adds specialty Thai items, such as khao soi, a dish containing egg noodles, chicken and fried shallots in coconut curry broth; and nam tok,…
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Medical marijuana may be a healthy alternative to other treatments
When choosing the best medication for your particular ailment, you may be wondering if the pills you were prescribed are truly your best treatment plan or if a more natural option like medical marijuana could help. Never be afraid to get a second opinion. While there are many sicknesses that absolutely need certain pharmaceutical treatments,…
Mouse in the House sells charcuterie boards of all sizes in Chesterfield
Charcuterie fans have a new place to get their fix: Mouse in the House opened late last year in West County. The business creates and distributes charcuterie boards of all shapes and sizes from its home in The District at 17057 N. Outer 40 Suite 150A in Chesterfield. In-store dining is not offered, but Mouse in the House wants…
Breakfast and lunch spot Hatch’d STL to open in south St. Louis next month
South St. Louis’ Princeton Heights neighborhood is getting a new breakfast-and-lunch spot. As reported by St. Louis Business Journal, Hatch’d STL is slated to open at 6931 Gravois Ave. in mid-February. Co-owner Joshua Sturma plans to maintain much of the integrity of the two-story, 4,500-square-foot space, which formerly housed Quincy Street Bistro. “We got lucky with the…
5 new places to try in St. Louis this month
Beets & BonesBeets & Bones joins a growing number of nutrition-focused restaurants in St. Louis. The avocado toast on chewy sourdough from The Edgewood Baker is one of the best in town with roasted corn and poblano peppers, feta, marinated tomato and micro herbs. The smoky, slightly spicy Texicano Bowl is a hearty and savory…
2 Australian wines you need to try
This pair of blends from the Chalmers Family Estate in Victoria, Australia, features complicated-yet-exciting blends of lesser-known grape varieties. The 2020 Montevecchio Bianco Italian Field Blend is 50% Vermentino with five other Italian varietals. Featuring fresh acidity, it’s ready for breakfast, lunch or watching TV. The crisp Rosso Italian Field Blend is 55% Aglianico, also…
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11 St. Louis businesses that focus on self-care for a fresh start to the new year
The New Year is always a great time to set your intentions for the future. Whether you’re looking for some delicious, nutrient-rich food and drinks, a healthy medicine alternative or some self-care at a spa, these local businesses will help you reach your goals. Fresh Thyme Market at City Foundry STLGet a fresh start to…
Pizza Head on South Grand is under new ownership with minor changes to come
For the past four years, Pizza Head (3196 S. Grand Ave.) has served up New York-style ‘za and classic punk music to hungry patrons, especially vegetarians and vegans. Recently, owner Scott Sandler (who had previously owned and sold Pizzeoli) decided to get out of the game, and sold the restaurant to two new owners, married…
First Look: Schlafly Highland Square Brewpub in Highland, Illinois
“The whole town came out,” explained Andy White, Schlafly’s director of pub operations, of the Dec. 22 opening of Schlafly’s brand new location at 907 Main St. in Highland, Illinois. According to White, the Schafly family has a long history in Highland; in the 1800s, members of the family landed in Highland from Europe before…
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Tyler Layton of Twisted Tree Steakhouse and Twisted Tavern STL is Ford Hotel Supply’s Chef of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Name: Tyler Layton Restaurant: Twisted Tree Steakhouse and Twisted Tavern STL Position: Chef Married? Kids? Married. We have two kids – just had our second baby. Where are you originally from? STL What was your first restaurant job? Technically IHOP then Citizen Kane’s Steak House.…
Top 10 First Looks of St. Louis restaurants in 2021
From coffee shops to dog park bars to wine barns, these were the top 10 places you were most excited about this year. 1. Wild Crush Wine Bar(n) in Town & CountryWild Crush Wine Bar(n) is brings a rural winery feel a little closer to the city. Who can resist a self-serve wine bar? 2.…
