Nippon Tei will move from West St. Louis County to the Hill this fall, change its name to Sado
Big changes are in store later this year for popular sushi and Japanese restaurant Nippon Tei, as it’s set to move to 5201 Shaw Ave., formerly the home of Giovanni’s On The Hill, this fall. As the restaurant leaves its current location at 14025 Manchester Road in Ballwin, it will change its name to Sado,…
What I Do: Brian Dix, founder of Craft Republic
If you appreciate the selection of craft brews at your local watering hole, you should certainly thank that business’ bar manager; but you should also salute their distributors, who select the brands from which bars, restaurants and retailers choose. If you’re drinking in St. Louis, chances are high a good portion of those thanks belong…
Sauce seeks editorial interns for summer 2022
Attention journalism, communications and English students: Sauce Magazine is seeking both remote and in-person editorial interns for summer 2022. We need students with a passion for the St. Louis food scene who want to translate that love to print and online media. As a Sauce editorial intern, you will: • Assist Sauce editorial team with the production of…
Two Shamrock’s Public House reopens under new ownership, returns menu to Irish roots
Last November, Two Shamrock’s Public House quietly closed its doors at 3449 Pheasant Meadow Drive in O’Fallon, Missouri. Fortunately, for fans of the restaurant, it reopened under new ownership on New Year’s Eve and has been rolling out a new menu that reconnects the pub with its Irish heritage. “Over the years, it went from…
Eat this pretzel monkey bread at Perennial on Lockwood
If you’re not already thirsty when you arrive at Perennial on Lockwood, the salt-crusted, perfectly browned and chewy pretzel monkey bread is a great way to prime your palate for sampling some of the brewery’s delicious house beers. A cluster of soft and fluffy pretzel balls is served in an adorably miniature cast-iron skillet with…
Cold IPAs join the growing roster of IPA styles
There’s a new IPA in town. A fairly recent development in the rapidly expanding world of India pale ales (IPAs), a cold IPA is a crisp marriage of multiple styles, including India pale lager (IPL), West Coast IPA and New England IPA. Local brewery Narrow Gauge Brewing Co. has hopped on the trend, which emerged…
Micro Meadows is opening a brick-and-mortar location in West St. Louis County this spring
Micro Meadows, a popular microgreens farm whose name you may recognize from your local farmers market, will open a grab-and-go, brick-and-mortar concept later this spring. The business, which currently offers prepared microgreens salads, housemade dressings and premade microgreens mixes at four area farmers markets as well as their online shop, will settle down at 2422…
St. Louis mourns Iron Barley owner Tom Coghill
Family, friends, customers and colleagues past and present from across the St. Louis restaurant community have been mourning the loss of Iron Barley co-owner Tom Coghill. Coghill passed away on March 11 at the age of 58. Coghill was best known as the figurehead (alongside his wife, Gen) of Iron Barley, the High Ridge restaurant…
Drink this dark lager from Modern Brewery
After Dark, a new Munich-style dark lager from Modern Brewery, showcases notes of roasted malt and mild nuttiness. It pours a beautiful, dark amber color with an almond-flesh colored head. Brewed with German malt, yeast and hops, this 5.5%-ABV lager is designed for chilly weekend evenings around a fire with friends. It would pair perfectly…
Vicia and Winslow’s Table owners are taking over Bar Les Freres in Clayton
Take Root Hospitality, the restaurant group owned and operated by Michael and Tara Gallina and Aaron Martinez, is acquiring Bar Les Freres, with plans for a June relaunch. The Wydown Boulevard restaurant (7637 Wydown Blvd.) is one of the trio of Clayton venues made successful by Zoe Robinson, along with Billie Jean and I Fratellini.…
Chappy’s, formerly So’Pasta, is now open in Edwardsville
Chappy’s, a car-themed burger and fried chicken joint, is now open at 1031 Century Drive in Edwardsville. The restaurant was previously known as So’Pasta, but owner Ryan O’Day – who also owns Wang Gang Asian Eats next door – decided to rebrand, transforming it into Chappy’s. He said Chappy is the “avatar” version of him.…
2 beer festivals to check out in the St. Louis area this weekend
Schlafly Stout & Oyster FestivalMarch 25 to 26, Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.241.2337, schlafly.comFeaturing over 80,000 oysters flown in overnight and more than 15 stouts brewed exclusively for the festival, Schlafly’s Stout & Oyster Festival is the largest of its kind in the Midwest. The real “pearl” of the event is the schuckers:…
6 hike and brewery combos perfect for a St. Louis road trip
Quality beers and the great outdoors are a pairing we’ll never tire of. Here are six hikes within (mostly) short distances of St. Louis with microbreweries close by where you can cool off before heading back to town. Don Robinson State Park + Point Labaddie BreweryDon Robinson State Park is a day-hike paradise that’s great…
7 award-winning St. Louis breweries you should know about
We St. Louisans like to stay modest, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a lot to brag about. Our brewery scene high-key features a lot of incredible and internationally known beers, so we reached out to a few spots and asked them to tell us about recent accolades. Perennial Artisan Ales Giant Steps Blend…
Modern Asian restaurant Sn? will open near South Grand this summer
This summer, chef Tony Nguyen and his wife, Jessica Nguyen, will open their first St. Louis restaurant, Sn?, at 3611 Juniata St., the former location of VP Square. Nguyen returns to his hometown of St. Louis after years cooking around the country at a few notable establishments. “I worked in L.A. at a restaurant called…
Cafe Natasha’s will close permanently on April 30, reconcept soon after
Beloved Persian restaurant Cafe Natasha’s, which has held down the corner at 3200 S. Grand Blvd. for over 20 years, will close at the end of next month, according to Natasha Bahrami, the daughter of owner Hamishe Bahrami. “[My mother has] been wanting to retire for five years now. We’ve continued to try to find…
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Cannabis-infused beer and other beverages make their mark in Missouri
For medical marijuana patients, a beverage can often be the easiest and most convenient method to medicate. At its five St. Louis-area locations, Swade Dispensary offers an array of cannabis-infused drinks, including some with only THC or CBD, as well as options with both cannabinoids, all in a variety of strengths. One of the most…
Winnie’s Wine Bar will open near downtown St. Louis this summer
Hamilton Hospitality has its latest project in the works. Winnie’s Wine Bar is slated to open this summer at 2101 Chouteau Ave. in the former home of Charleville Brewing Co., as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Paul Hamilton, who co-owns the business with his wife Wendy Hamilton and their business partner Jason Arnold, said it’s…
2 new St. Louis restaurants to try this month
Westchester, the latest restaurant to join St. Louis’ fine dining scene, hits the mark with its rotating menu of seasonal fare. The Westchester onion soup is rich and flavorful with chives, sourdough croutons and a massive, melty mound of Gruyere. The beet salad is another excellent choice with tender, balsamic-dressed kale, Lucky Dog Farm roasted…
St. Louis fails to make it past semifinals in James Beard Awards
After a two-year break in its ceremonies, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists in its restaurant and chef categories just under a month ago, and St. Louis’ showing was strong. Nominees included Vicia, Elise Mensing (Brasserie), Evy Swoboda (Brasserie), Craig Rivard (Little Fox), Ben Welch (formerly of Botanica), Rob Connoley (Bulrush) and Ben Grupe…
St. Louis restaurateur Gerard Craft shares details on Fordo’s Killer Pizza at City Foundry STL
Next month, chef Gerard Craft will premiere new concept Fordo’s Killer Pizza, which will take the form of a booth inside the City Foundry STL food hall. The restaurant will offer pizza, starters, gelato, natural wine and more. “Fordo’s is about having fun,” said Craft, whose middle name is Ford. “It’s like if the kid…
Schlafly Beer is a St. Louis landmark
Built in 1902, the building that houses the Schlafly Tap Room originally was home to printing businesses – first Lambert Deacon Hull Printing Co. and later the John S. Swift Co. Exploring its basement (now used for brewing) and all of the space’s little side rooms, hallways and dark, dusty corners, one has the feeling…
UKraft Cafe & Smoothie Exchange is now open in Chesterfield
UKraft, a local, nutrition-focused eatery, has debuted its third restaurant. UKraft Cafe & Smoothie Exchange opened in Chesterfield in early March at 14888 Clayton Road in the former home of Russell’s Cafe & Bakery. The restaurant encourages customers to tailor their orders so that each meal is “crafted” for them, and this new, much larger…
Remembering St. Louis restaurateur Rich LoRusso, 1959-2022
The St. Louis restaurant community is mourning the loss of Rich LoRusso, owner of LoRusso’s Cucina. LoRusso passed away on March 9 after battling a rare form of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Rich LoRusso was born in St. Louis in 1959, the youngest of five siblings. Rich was a surprise baby, said Vince LoRusso, one of…
St. Louis restaurants and businesses offer special deals for 314 Day
Another year, another 314 Day. And while, to the rest of the country, March 14 may mean Pi Day, to us, it’s a celebration of all things local. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite deals to enjoy on Monday, March 14. All St. Louis metro area Schnucks will be offering slices of gooey…
St. Louis restaurants hold fundraising efforts for Ukraine
As Ukraine defends itself from continued Russian invasion, businesses across the U.S. are searching for ways to help. A number of local restaurants have announced initiatives to send money. This list will continue being updated as more fundraisers pop up, so feel free to email pr@saucemagazine.com if you have an event to share. On Friday,…
Cannoli’s in Florissant will close permanently next week
Popular Florissant Italian restaurant Cannoli’s 462 N. Hwy. 67 will close permanently after service next Saturday, March 19. The restaurant has been open and family-run since 1994. “We started to do some numbers during Covid and said, ‘Well, you know, we have about 2,000 square feet more than we really need,” explained owner Thomas Freesmeier. “We…
Vangel’s Restaurant & Bar will open in Warson Woods this spring
This spring, in late April or early May, American-Italian spot Vangel’s Restaurant & Bar will open in Warson Woods at 10017 Manchester Road. Vangel’s is a new concept from owner Louie Vangel, the grandson of beloved St. Louis restaurateur Charlie Gitto. “We’re going to bring some of those classic elements that we did at Charlie…
Goshen Coffee Roasters will open a café in the former Soulard Coffee Garden this spring
Goshen Coffee Roasters, a popular Edwardsville coffee company, is bringing what it deems GOod SH*t ENergy to Soulard this spring. The company plans to move into the former home of Soulard Coffee Garden at 910 Geyer Ave. hopefully in April. CEO Jennifer Hughey, who co-owns the business with her husband, Mike Bergen, sister, Julie Elson, and brother-in-law,…
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Chris Kinast of Perennial on Lockwood is Ford Hotel Supply’s Brewmaster of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Position: Head Brewer Married? Kids? Yes, one son, Joseph, who is going to be two years old in May. Where are you originally from? St. Louis How did you get interested in brewing? From home brewing with a couple of buddies, as well as the big…
Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. has opened a new outpost in the Webster Groves Schnucks
As of last Monday, Feb. 28, Northwest Coffee Roasting Co.’s new space inside the Webster Groves Schnucks (8650 Big Bend Blvd.) is officially open, according to owner Jason Wilson; he also pointed out that the outpost went live on the last day of Black History Month. “At first, I wasn’t quite interested in being buried inside…
How yeast affects your favorite St. Louis beers
As one of the four main components in beer, yeast is a crucial ingredient when considering a brew’s overall sensory impact. Whether a brewer chooses to ferment hot and quick or slow and cold is in large part a direct response to what microorganisms – i.e., yeasts – they select to turn their sugar water…
Check out these St. Louis restaurants offering specials for fish fry Fridays during Lent
From tacos and sandwiches to soups, here are some local seafood and fish specials on offer for Lent. City Coffee House & Creperie has a multitude of seafood dishes for those celebrating Lent. For sandwiches, get the grilled salmon sandwich with arugula and house-made dill sauce for $12.75, or the crab cake sandwich with chipotle mayo,…
Pie Oh My! in Maplewood will close after one final Pi Day celebration
Maplewood’s pie shop Pie Oh My! has announced its plans to permanently close after doors shut on March 14. The bakery at 2719 Sutton Blvd. originally opened in 2012 and has been the area’s go-to for both seasonal classics and fresh takes on old favorites. Owners Melennie and Alan Lorence, who took the reins in…
Drunken Fish and Kimchi Guys will open Edwardsville locations next year
So Hospitality Group will expand to Edwardsville in the first quarter of 2023. Additional Drunken Fish and Kimchi Guys locations are slated to open at The Parkway next spring, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. The news follows the closures of Drunken Fish at Ballpark Village and Kansas City’s Power & Light District in February.…
6 new releases from St. Louis breweries to try this spring
We’re ready for warmer weather and the arrival of these new brews. March 3: Modern Brewery Oops! All StrataBeer nerds and novices alike are well served by Modern Brewery’s Oops! series. The ongoing project uses a New England-style IPA brewed with a single, rotating varietal of hops to showcase each varietal’s unique characteristics, in this…
Buenos Aires Café owners will open Fariñas Restaurant this spring in the previous Mango Peruvian Cuisine space
In late March or early April, Buenos Aires Café owners Oscar and Ainara Fariña will be opening a new concept in the previous Mango Peruvian Cuisine space (1001 Washington Ave.) called Fariñas Restaurant. Oscar Fariña described the restaurant as an “open-concept steakhouse.” “The meats we’ll be cooking will be Argentinian-style on something that we call…
Four St. Louis microbreweries that are growing up and building out
We usually think about breweries and brewpubs in terms of our experiences as customers, from the food and beer we’re served to the aesthetic and vibe of the building. Playlists, fire pits and bathrooms are important to us. But for brewers, there are many more considerations when it comes to building out the perfect space.…
