Quarrelsome Coffee in the Central West End? is more than just a neighborhood coffee shop
This cafe and roastery offers caffeinated convenience for Central West End residents and workers, but Quarrelsome is more than just a neighborhood coffee shop. Coffee program director Connor James works with farms in Nicaragua and Costa Rica, using anaerobic fermentation techniques to process coffee beans that balance notes of acidity, sweetness and fruit. An Americano…
Deli Divine? brings classic Jewish deli food to St. Louis city
Classic Jewish deli food returns to St. Louis city with the opening of Deli Divine, the newest offering from Bengelina Hospitality Group. The deli is divided into two parts: A counter in the front for sandwiches, salads, soups and other snacks, and a market in the back stocked with grab-and-go meals and delectable treats of…
Drink this pleasantly nutty junmai ginjo sake
Kaetsu Kanbara Bride of the Fox is a pleasantly nutty junmai ginjo sake with a crisp finish that makes it an excellent accompaniment to just about any meal. We first tried it at Sado and loved how it balanced deliciously fatty tuna and the richer ingredients in sushi rolls. There’s no need to be a…
Doña Gloria is serving exceptional Mexican food in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis
Served with a spicy green salsa and a particularly delicious red salsa, the complimentary chips that welcome your arrival at Doña Gloria are an early indicator that this will prove a rewarding trip to Carondelet. At present, the restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol – instead, order the horchata, full of spices, lightly creamy and as sure…
Plan Shop Live Kitchen owner will open Speakeasy Parlor in Maryville, Illinois, in August
What began as a pop-up in the parking lot of a Maryville hotspot is now taking on an identity all its own. From Susan Smith, owner and the health-conscious and flavor-forward mind behind Plan Shop Live Kitchen, comes Speakeasy Parlor. Located at 2713 N. Center St., Speakeasy Parlor will open in August just three doors down from…
Soul Afrique provides African cuisine and atmosphere at JC Supper Club in north St. Louis
Soul Afrique is now serving authentic Ghanaian cuisine at JC Supper Club from 5 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays at 9053 Riverview Drive in North City. At weekly events billed Afrobeats Wednesdays, customers can expect traditional African dishes along with Amapiano and Afrobeats music. Soul Afrique was founded by husband-and-wife duo Nikki Beckham and Dominic Opoku. After…
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4 St. Louis-area restaurants with great burgers
Burgers are believed by many to be the perfect food, and we at Sauce tend to agree they’re pretty high on the list. But with so many options in and around St. Louis, you may be wondering where to go. These four establishments have top-notch offerings: 5 Star Burgers5 Star Burgers has been pioneering the…
This week on The Sauce podcast: Nobu’s, Parker’s Table, Cafe Ganadara and more
This week on The Sauce podcast, executive editor Meera Nagarajan and managing editor Liz Wolfson discuss omakase at Nobu’s, the new Japanese restaurant in University City. It’s currently the only restaurant in the area offering this multi-course, traditional Japanese meal style, so tune in to hear Meera’s thoughts on the many dishes she tried. They…
Aaha! is a hidden gem inside the former food court at the Chesterfield Mall
This new, woman-owned restaurant inside the former food court at the Chesterfield Mall is a hidden gem. Here, they specialize in South Indian food from the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and their dishes taste like authentic home-cooked meals. Find dishes like their aviyal, a coconut- and yogurt-based vegetable stew loaded with vegetables including…
Eat this rum-battered fish sandwich at Yellowbelly in the Central West End
The rum-battered fish sandwich at Yellowbelly takes us away to dining seaside at a tropical resort. The mild-tasting cod is battered with a rum-based allspice dram; the rum’s alcohol brings levity to the crisp crust. The fish is outfitted with a garlic-cayenne tartar sauce, housemade pickles and a carrot-cabbage slaw dressed in a Japanese mayonnaise…
3 new bagels shops leading St. Louis’ bagel boom
For nearly 50 years, the Bagel Factory, a tiny, cash-only spot in Creve Coeur selling bagels and bagels only, was a St. Louis bagel landmark. When it closed last year, a void opened in the retail bagel scene (though there are plans for the shop to reopen under new ownership). Why does St. Louis have…
This week on The Sauce podcast: Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria at Ballpark Village, St. Louis hotel pools and more
This week on The Sauce podcast, executive editor Meera Nagarajan and managing editor Liz Wolfson discuss the new Katie’s Pizza & Osteria in Ballpark Village. The menu at the new spot is mostly the same as the other locations in Town & Country and Rock Hill except for the new secondi section, which features large…
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Maryland House by Brennan’s is a welcome addition to the Central West End
With temperatures rising and the days getting longer, the newly opened Maryland House by Brennan’s in the Central West End is the perfect place to be. Take advantage of the summer nights in one of their four distinct spaces: the Library Room (designed to represent the former Maryland House at 4659 Maryland Ave.), the Gallery…
5 trucks to visit during Sauce Food Truck Friday at Tower Grove Park this week
The third Sauce Food Truck Friday of the season will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Tower Grove Park this Friday, June 23, and features the debut of Dynamic Dishes, which will be serving at the event for the first time. Here are some of the trucks that will be at the park…
Good Time Kitchen? pop-up concept is taking over 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s? kitchen this weekend
Cat Willey and Wil Brawley’s Good Time Kitchen debuted last December with two nights of ticketed, multi-course dinners at Grand Spirits Bottle Co. The pop-up returns this month with a takeover of the 4 Hands Brewing Co. kitchen on Sunday, June 25. “We’re taking a different angle on this one,” said Willey. “It’s going to…
Twisted Ranch has moved from Soulard to the Central West End in St. Louis
After almost eight years in Soulard, Twisted Ranch moved to 14 Maryland Plaza in the Central West End earlier this spring. The new location offers more seating, two bars and a bigger kitchen. Known for its dozens of various flavors of ranch, the restaurant offers an assortment of food items, including hot wings, loaded tots,…
4 new places to try in St. Louis 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 June: Deli Divine in St. LouisClassic kosher deli food returns to St. Louis city with the opening of…
Dressel’s reopens in Central West End of St. Louis after 3-year hiatus
Dressel’s reopened at 419 N. Euclid Ave. on May 27 following a three-year break imposed first by the pandemic and later a lengthy renovation. The relaunch restores one of the Central West End’s best-loved drinking institutions, but with a new look, a menu of the bar’s greatest hits, and an on-site brewery in the works, it’s…
St. Louis-area teenager will open Flower Coffee Collective food truck in Flint Hill this summer
Nineteen-year-old Faith McDonald is going for gold. While finishing up her degree in health science from University of Missouri and working on her first worship album in Nashville, McDonald decided to launch the coffee truck of her dreams. “I’ve wanted to do this since high school, and I made a deal with my dad…
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Open Highway Music Festival returns to Chesterfield this weekend with headliner Jason Isbell, plus local artists and vendors
Open Highway Music Festival returns this weekend, Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, at the Chesterfield Amphitheater at 631 Veterans Place Drive featuring 11 performers, including headliner Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The festival brings two days of food trucks and Americana music to the St. Louis area. Listen to the sounds of country, roots, soul…
The Main House restaurant and bar reinvigorates historic building in St. Charles
The Main House is now open at 500 S. Main St. in St. Charles, bringing new life to a 157-year-old building with great communal and historical significance to the area, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Having previously housed restaurants such as Tompkins Riverside, Tompkins by the Rack House, and the Mother-in-Law House, co-owner and chef Chip…
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4 St. Louis barbecue spots to try this summer
There’s nothing better than barbecue on a sunny summer day, and these spots offer some of the very best in town. Burgers’ Smokehouse Burgers’ Smokehouse is the nation’s largest producer of cured and smoked meats, as well as cheeses, sides and desserts, and has been in business for nearly 100 years. Some of their top-selling…
Billy’s On Broadway will open in former home of Beale On Broadway in June in downtown St. Louis
Billy’s On Broadway will bring blues bands, beer, cocktails and bar food to the former Beale On Broadway space in downtown St. Louis on June 23, following a major rehab and expansion of the more than 100-year-old building at 701 S. Broadway. Beale On Broadway closed its doors at the beginning of 2019, ending…
6 trucks to check out at Sauce Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park this week
The second Sauce Food Truck Friday of the season will take place at Tower Grove Park this Friday, June 9, and features the return of Yemanja Brazil’s truck, which hasn’t partaken in the event since pre-pandemic. Here are some of the trucks that’ll park it this week: Angie Burger You can expect build-your-own burgers with…
5 stunning pools in St. Louis with great food and drinks
Pool season is finally upon us! But if you’re anything like the team at Sauce HQ, you’re apt to skip the pay-for-the-day public pools and seek out something a bit more upscale – not only a little more exclusive, but also with delectable drinks and food to pair with your pool day. Whether you’re an…
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Central West End Cocktail Party returns Saturday, June 10
The annual Central West End Cocktail Party returns Saturday, June 10, once again featuring local St. Louis restaurants serving freshly made food and drinks, with live music, street performers, and all-age activities filling Euclid Avenue between Maryland and McPherson avenues. Every year, the CWE Cocktail Party honors what many believe to be the first ever…
St. Louis barbecue restaurant Salt + Smoke will open Ellisville location by early 2024
Award-winning barbecue restaurant Salt + Smoke has announced plans to open an Ellisville location at 1386 Clarkson/Clayton Shopping Center in late 2023 or early 2024. Located in an old Walnut Grill, the new restaurant will be Salt + Smoke’s second largest restaurant to date and its fifth location in the St. Louis metro area. “We’ve really wanted…
Red Bird Vegan will open on South Grand in Tower Grove South this summer
Red Bird Vegan will open at 3117 S. Grand Blvd. in Tower Grove South in late June or early July. The restaurant will serve plant-based breakfast sandwiches, burgers, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes and more. The restaurant is opening in a 3,100-square-foot space that previously housed a Jimmy John’s location, and will offer walk-up counter service…
St. Louis-based Southside Alchemy receives award for bloody mary mix
St. Louis-based bloody mary mix producer Southside Alchemy was among the winners at an international drinks industry contest on May 31, taking home a gold medal at the 2023 SIP Awards. Southside Alchemy’s Mild Mannered Mary mix – the less spicy of the company’s two bloody mary mixes – received a gold medal in the Bloody Mary Mixer…
Billy G’s Finer Diner will open in Chesterfield later in June
The prolific Gianino family of restaurants, creator of Bill Gianino’s, Frankie G’s, Joey B’s, Frankie Gianino’s in Imperial and Billy G’s in Kirkwood, is launching its newest restaurant concept – a contemporary diner – in Chesterfield. Billy G’s Finer Diner will open later this month at 1772 Clarkson Road. In line with Gianino family tradition, the diner…
10 food & drink events to check out in the St. Louis area this month
Pizza, Pints and PupsJune 8 – 5 to 9 p.m., Angad Arts Hotel, 3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, 314.561.0033, angadartshotel.comBring your four-legged friends to this Pizza Politano pop-up at the rooftop of the Angad Arts Hotel. Guests must purchase a 10-inch Neapolitan pizza before sampling craft beer from 4 Hands Brewing Co. and cocktails…
Barcelona Tapas Restaurant will reopen in Clayton in mid-August
After an absence of almost two years, Barcelona Tapas Restaurant will return to Clayton in mid-August 2023. The Spanish tapas bar will relocate to 7810 Forsyth Blvd. in the former Mayana Mexican Kitchen space. Barcelona’s original location at 34 N. Central Ave. closed in September 2021 after almost 20 years serving tapas in Clayton, making way for the construction…
Lousies on the Loop has closed permanently in University City
Lousies on the Loop has announced it is closing permanently with immediate effect. The restaurant, which was located at 567a Melville Ave. in University City’s Delmar Loop, offered loose meat sandwiches, or “lousies,” among a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes. The closure was announced via social media on June 1, where an Instagram post showed…
Friendship Brewing Co.’s new location in Flint Hill opens this weekend
Friendship Brewing Co.’s newest location, called Friendship Fli-Hi as an homage to surrounding neighborhood Flint Hill, is celebrating its soft opening today, Friday, June 2, with a grand opening party slated for mid-summer. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot facility at 400 Crossroads Business Park Court is just three miles away from the Friendship location in Wentzville, which opened seven years…
Gather Cafe in McKinley Heights will close permanently on June 4
Gather Cafe will close in McKinley Heights on Sunday, June 4. The cafe has operated for the past two years inside kids’ play space Urban Fort, which will remain open for business. Co-owners Megan King-Popp and Monica Croke opened Gather Cafe in May 2021 as a separate space inside Urban Fort, their popular play space for children under…
Celebrate Pride Month in St. Louis with these restaurants, bars and more
Wave your flags high – it’s Pride Month! Here’s a selection of area businesses that are doing their part to support the LQBTQIA+ community in St. Louis and beyond. Pride Month Celebration Fundraiser at PlatypusKick off Pride Month right at the Grove’s premier cocktail bar. The evening will feature a comedy showcase hosted by Maxi…
