You need to try these 6 St. Louis-made ice creams
Summer’s rising temps call for cold treats to help take the edge off the heat. Happily, the St. Louis region is blessed with an abundance of local ice cream artisans using high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients in flavors that range from classic to trailblazing. Whether you’re artfully ending a coursed meal with a special pairing,…
St. Louis-based Essentially Fries food truck is no longer operating
Matthew Borchardt, owner and operator of Essentially Fries, has discontinued operations of the french fry-focused food truck. Essentially Fries has been serving hand-cut fries to the St. Louis area since 2017, but maintaining the truck has been difficult since the pandemic hit. “I didn’t have a staff to run the truck and it’s just been…
7 St. Louis rooftop bars and restaurants we love
Ascending to the sky offers a great vantage point to see the St. Louis cityscape. Whether you’re looking for a Sunday brunch spot or a midnight sip, check out these rooftop bars and restaurants to satisfy your cravings and soak in the views. ArtBarCome for the craft cocktails and draft local beers, and stay for the…
First Look: Eat Crow in Soulard
Eat Crow, the new Soulard bar from the team behind The Crow’s Nest, is hosting its grand opening this Friday, July 29. The new bar takes over the former Nadine’s Gin Joint space at 1931 S. 12th St., at the intersection of South 12th Street and Allen Avenue. Owners Eliza Coriell and Kenny Snarzyk originally announced…
Sando Shack is opening a storefront in Tower Grove South this fall
Sando Shack is the latest local food truck to announce plans for a brick-and-mortar location. The Japanese-inspired sandwich concept is aiming for an October opening in the space at 3173 Morgan Ford Road, which was home to The Dam until its closure in May this year. The menu will be built around a selection of Sando Shack’s…
What I Do: Carlton Adams, chief operating officer of Operation Food Search?
Carlton Adams is chief operating officer of Operation Food Search (OFS), a food banking organization that helps feed families and individuals struggling with food insecurity. OFS also operates programs directed at addressing root causes of food insecurity by partnering with hospitals and advocating for Medicare and other policy reforms. “The real thing about food insecurity…
The pop-up dinner series in a downtown St. Louis loft you should know about
While furloughed during the pandemic, chefs Elliott Brown and Brandon Panosh decided to open reservations for a multi-course dinner. “It really was just a post that we made on my Instagram one night to see what happened,” Brown said. “When we woke up in the morning, we had eight people booked, so we just kept…
Eat this spicy double-cooked pork at China Bistro in Manchester
The spicy double-cooked pork (Sichuan hui guo rou) is one of several classic Sichuan dishes that stand out at China Bistro, which serves Chinese and Vietnamese fare inside Pan-Asia Supermarket. Sichuan chile bean paste (doubanjiang) and green chile peppers drive the bold flavors – spicy, salty, slightly fermented – that complement the pork belly and…
BLK MKT Eats is opening a Maplewood location in early 2023
BLK MKT Eats will open a new location in Maplewood in early 2023. Co-owners Kati Fahrney and Ron Turigliatto have previewed some early details about their second restaurant, which will take shape at 7356 Manchester Road over the months ahead. The 1,400-square-foot space, formerly occupied by Las Palmas, is larger than BLK MKT Eats’ original…
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Giovanni Galati of Dominic’s on the Hill and Dominic’s Trattoria is Ford Hotel Supply’s Chef of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Position: Owner Married? to Jackie Galati Kids? Gina and Maria Galati Where are you originally from? Giardinello, Sicily Where did you go to school? Giardinello Scuola Cuinta Elementare provincia How did you get to where you are? I came to America when I was 21 and…
Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill has opened a brick-and-mortar location in Tower Grove East
After five years criss-crossing St. Louis as a food truck, Buzz’s Hawaiian Grill now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant it can call home. The Hawaiian restaurant has set up shop in the space adjoining Tick Tock Tavern at 3475 Magnolia Ave. in south St. Louis, most recently used by Steve’s Hot Dogs, which moved to South Grand last year. Co-owner Thomas…
8 food and drink products we’re fixated on this month
Perennial Artisan Ales Suburban BeverageThis lip-smacking, gose-style ale is the refresher we keep coming back to this summer to help us beat the heat. Brewed with salt and key lime juice, it’s a little like Tostitos’ Hint of Lime tortilla chips in a can – and equally addictive. Four-pack: $11. Southside Wine and Spirits, 4920…
3 burrata dishes to try in St. Louis right now
Burrata is popping up on growing numbers of menus across the city, and we’re loving the many ways available to enjoy it. It’s easy to confuse burrata, a relative newcomer to the cheese scene (it was created in Italy in the early 20th century) for a glob of fresh mozzarella. And while the outer casing is…
First Look: Tiger Soup Dumplings at Gravois Bluffs in Fenton
Tiger Soup Dumplings is bringing Shanghai-style soup dumplings to Fenton. The restaurant opened in June at 98D Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive. Tiger Soup Dumplings is owned and operated by Yue Zhai and Victor Lai. Yue Zhai’s mother operates Soup Dumplings STL, as well as the now-closed Private Kitchen. Zhai, who graduated college in Beijing with…
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7 St. Louis cannabis businesses to check out for your next medical marijuana purchase
Medical marijuana is here to stay, and we couldn’t be happier. Check out the following dispensaries, manufacturers and cultivators when making your next purchase. 3 Fifteen Primo Cannabis 3 Fifteen Primo Cannabis demonstrates superior customer service and cannabis knowledge at two St. Louis-area locations: Valley Park and South City, as well as its storefronts in…
Golden Oak Pancake House is opening locations in Shrewsbury and St. Peters
Golden Oak Pancake House is set to double its presence in the metro area over the next few months, with two new locations of the breakfast restaurant to open in Shrewsbury and St. Peters. Golden Oak Pancake House owner Besart Asani said the Shrewsbury location, at 7289 Watson Road, will be the first of the…
This dry chenin blanc is perfect for summer sipping
Patio, float trip, kids’ sporting events? 2020 Dry Creek Dry Chenin Blanc is as comfortable in a red Solo cup as it would be in a beautiful glass on your dining room table. Most California chenin blanc comes from this vineyard near Clarksburg in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Easy sipping and very dry, this…
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7 St. Louis places that will spice up your summer barbecue plans
Summer’s here and the time is right for grilling in the street… er, backyard. Whether you’re cooking some grub in the backyard or would rather pick up ready-to-eat goodies, these spots have you covered. BEAST Craft BBQ Co.BEAST is a nationally acclaimed barbecue chophouse by David Sandusky, boasting an in-house local animal butchery and live-fire…
First Look: Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream in the Grove
Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream is now open at 4400 Manchester Ave. in the Grove, seven months after closing its original location in Webster Groves. The long-running local ice cream purveyor has been in soft opening since July 6 and is set to host its grand opening on Sunday, July 17. Owned by Beckie Jacobs, Serendipity has…
Pumpernickles Delicatessen has closed permanently in Creve Coeur
Creve Coeur-based Pumpernickles Delicatessen has closed permanently at 11036 Olive Blvd. The announcement of the popular Jewish deli’s closure came via a post to the Pumpernickles Facebook page on July 4. The deli had been owned and operated by Harlan Levin since 2012, with help from Levin’s two sons, and was known for its pastrami, corned beef, knishes and…
Collins Farms is now open serving gyros, salads, smoothies and more in Edwardsville
Owned by two Edwardsville-born sisters, Collins Farms opened at 219 Hillsboro Ave. in late June. The restaurant offers salads, gyros, smoothies and cookies, as well as a market stocking snacks, hard seltzers and store-branded merchandise. When sisters Sophie and Annie Gianaris found their way back to Edwardsville after each spent time living in other parts of…
Lefty’s Bagels will open its own brick-and-mortar in Chesterfield later this year
Lefty’s Bagels co-owners and brothers-in-law Scott Lefton and Doug Goldenberg will open a brick-and-mortar at 13359 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield toward the end of the year. Lefty’s Bagels currently operates out of The Trolley Stop Bakery, formerly known as The Baker’s Hub, in Chesterfield on Saturdays only. Several years ago, Lefton began making his own bagels…
First Look: Bistro La Floraison in Clayton
Bistro La Floraison will open on Wednesday, July 13, in the former Bar Les Freres space at 7637 Wydown Blvd. in Clayton. The restaurant is the latest project from Take Root Hospitality, which also operates Vicia, Winslow’s Table and Taqueria Morita. When Take Root announced it was taking over the Bar Les Freres space in March, partners Michael and Tara Gallina and…
First Look: ABV Barrel Shop In Arnold
ABV Barrel Shop opens on Saturday, July 9, at 6 Fox Valley Center in Arnold, selling exclusive single barrel bourbons from distillers around Missouri and the rest of the country. The shop and bar will host a grand opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, welcoming members of the public to…
5 shrubs to try in cocktails this summer
For cocktail and mocktail enthusiasts alike, shrubs – the non-alcoholic, sweet-tart syrup produced by heating fruits, herbs and spices in vinegar – are a great way to brighten up your beverage of choice. Locally, bartenders and retail mixologists are producing their own shrubs, using them in thirst-quenching summer drinks and selling them at area shops…
First Look: Baileys’ Range In Shaw
It’s taken a little over five years, with red tape and a pandemic delaying the project, but Baileys’ Range is now open at 4175 Shaw Boulevard in the Shaw neighborhood. The restaurant is the second location of Baileys’ Range, and the latest addition to the Baileys’ Restaurants collection, which also includes Rooster, Small Batch, Bridge…
Dominic’s on the Hill is a St. Louis landmark
In 1971, hairdresser Jackie Galati was enjoying life in a “beautiful little house” in Ferguson, which she and her husband, Dominic Galati, had worked hard to save for. When Dominic told Jackie he wanted to buy Andreino’s, a restaurant on the Hill at Hereford Street and Wilson Avenue, there was just one catch. “In order…
6 new St. Louis-area places to try this month
Taqueria MoritaOutdoor pop-up Taqueria Morita sits under a modern structure outside Vicia by Take Root Hospitality, which operates both restaurants. The starters include: Chips and salsa served with an herbal and spicy salsa verde as well as a roasted tomato salsa; green vegetable aguachile with serrano chiles, kohlrabi and cucumber; and oysters with yuzu, jicama…
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Saint Louis Art Museum’s Art Hill Film Series returns in July after 2-year, pandemic-related hiatus
The Saint Louis Art Museum is kicking off the 11th Art Hill Film Series Friday, July 8, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Each film series presents a new theme in which the selected movies fall under. This year’s theme is “Game On!” and serves a double meaning: it marks the return of the event…
First Look: ‘Ssippi on Cherokee Street
Natural wine bar ‘Ssippi opens today (July 1) at 2926 Cherokee Street, revitalizing the space most recently occupied by Red Oak Biscuits. Co-owner Brogan Drissell’s bar is a welcome showcase of the diverse flavors that natural and low-intervention wines can yield, from the funky and bold to subtler notes. ‘Ssippi’s selection includes wines from around…
9 foodie events to check out in St. Louis this month
Sauce @ Sophie’sEvery Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m., Sophie’s Artist Lounge, 3333 Washington Ave., Suite 102,St. Louis, 314.710.5647, Facebook: Sauce @ Sophie’s Food Truck WeekendsSophie’s Artist Lounge receives a food truck upgrade every weekend through August. Visit the Sauce Facebook page for the weekly lineup. Free admission. Sauce Magazine is a sponsor of this event. All American…
