St. Louis’ Best New Restaurants of 2021
These are the 9 restaurants that won our hearts this year. No. 1 Root Food + WineNestled among the backroads and small homes and businesses of Augusta, deep in wine country, lies Root Food + Wine. It’s the most exciting kind of restaurant, one that’s always searching and changing, always trying to keep up with…
You need to eat this braised short rib from Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters
Pizza may be the obvious choice at Noto Italian Restaurant, but the incredibly tender braised short rib should not be missed. The beef is marinated overnight in honey, salt, garlic and thyme and then braised with seasonal fruits. After resting, the juices are reduced with red wine to make a sweet, sticky sauce. The melt-in-your-mouth…
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Swirl Sangria RedNoboleis Vineyards new line of canned sangria, Swirl, is made from 100% real fruit. Swirl Sangria Red is lightly spritzed and packed with elderberry and black cherry for a truly refreshing taste. Available at fine area retailers including AO&Co. Market, Civil Alchemy, Hi Pointe Drive-In, Hillermann Nursery & Florist, I.B. Nuts, Noboleis Vineyards…
Cookies from Missouri Baking Co. on the Hill are the best holiday treat
Each winter holiday season, Missouri Baking Co. sells 5 to 6 tons of cookies – that’s 10,000 to 12,000 pounds of colorful deliciousness. Butter cookies and Mediterranean macaroons topped with candied cherries, Christmas-colored wreath cookies, and green-topped cocoa mints add extra holiday flair to your Christmas cookie box. Be sure to grab a few cuccidati,…
Your Place Diner is now open in Dutchtown in south St. Louis
Last month, Your Place Diner opened at 5510 Virginia Ave. in Dutchtown, in the former home of Iron Barley, under the leadership of husband-and-wife duo Dwayne and Vera Nelson. Featuring classic American food with both a rotating soul food menu and a rotating barbecue menu, Your Place aims to offer a little something for everyone. “I wanted…
Stone Hill Winery in Hermann wins national awards
It’s time to grab a drink, St Louis. Stone Hill Winery, at 1110 Stone Hill Hwy. in Hermann, recently received several national awards for their wine. Stone Hill touts that it is the oldest winery in Missouri, opening back in 1847. The winery, which is just over an hour west of St. Louis, was named…
Billie’s Fine Foods near Soulard in St. Louis has closed
Billie’s Fine Foods closed its doors earlier this month. The diner which was located at 1802 S. Broadway near Soulard announced the closure via Facebook. The owner posted the following statement, “For the few years I’ve had Billie’s, I’ve been blessed to have met and made friends with some of the greatest people. It is…
8 hot sauces perfect for gifts
Whether it’s for the casual spice enthusiast in your life or the most hardcore chile head you know, hot sauce can be an excellent gift. For the heat lover, few things are more exciting than getting a new sauce to try out. With a little bit of planning, you can put together a nice little…
Menya Rui, from the owner of pop-up Ramen x Rui, will open on Hampton Avenue in St. Louis next year
After three years of hosting Ramen x Rui pop-ups all throughout the city, chef-owner Steven Pursley will soon open his first brick-and-mortar, Menya Rui, at 3453 Hampton Ave. in Lindenwood Park, which formerly housed F&B’s Eatery. Menya translates to “noodle shop.” Pursley spent parts of his childhood in Japan and moved back there after college in 2014…
Logan Ely and co. will open ‘smash pizza’ spot Press next to The Lucky Accomplice next year
Just over a year after opening The Lucky Accomplice, which we called the best restaurant of 2020, chef Logan Ely is already plotting his next move. Early next year, he and partners Brian Schuman and Corey Moszer will open Press, an upscale, fast-casual spot serving “smash pizza.” For Ely, it wasn’t too soon to start…
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The evolution of cannabis consumption
When medical marijuana first hit the Missouri market in October 2020, the modes of consumption were quite limited, with most dispensaries only offering a couple strains of flower. Fast forward to little more than a year later, and the methods of consumption have increased exponentially. No longer relegated to smokers, medical marijuana now comes in…
This light pinot noir is perfect for autumn drinking
Matteo Furlani of Cantina Furlani produces crisp, fresh wines using only stainless steel to ferment, which accentuates the snappy brightness of their grapes. The Northern Italian winery’s Altopiano Rosso encapsulates everything I love about low-intervention winemaking: It’s low alcohol, fruit-driven and undeniably craveable. This 100% pinot nero (pinot noir) briefly ferments with the grape skins, giving…
Club Taco in Kirkwood will close after service Sunday, Nov. 21
In a Facebook post yesterday, Monday, Nov. 15, Kirkwood institution Club Taco announced that it would be closing after service this Sunday, Nov. 21. The owners did not mince words about the reason for the closing in the post, which said, “Although we were able to make it through the pandemic, the addition (and subtraction) of…
10 books to buy for a food & drink lover this holiday season
Make a friend some food and they’ll eat well for a day; buy them an awesome cookbook or food-based memoir and they’ll eat and drink dope stuff forever. At least I think that’s how the saying goes. Here are some books that would make great gifts for the foodie in your life. Death and Co.:…
What I Do: Todd Boyman, co-founder of Hungry Planet
Todd Boyman co-founded plant-based meat company Hungry Planet with his sister Jody Boyman. After starting out as a small, local brand, Hungry Planet can now be found at restaurants around town like Mission Taco Joint and Chicken Out, as well restaurants and grocery stores throughout the United States, Singapore and Australia. With protein offerings like…
Zoë Robinson has sold Bar Les Freres, I Fratellini and Billie-Jean in Clayton
The beloved little corner at Hanley and Wydown in Clayton will see some changes soon as restaurateur Zoë Robinson has sold her three restaurants, Bar Les Freres, I Fratellini and Billie-Jean. New owner Susan Barrett comes from an art sales and consultation background, and will team up with a yet-unnamed “accomplished restaurateur partner” to move…
Taco Circus on the Hill will close permanently on Nov. 20
Today, Wednesday, Nov. 10, beloved St. Louis Tex-Mex restaurant Taco Circus announced via social media that it would close permanently after dinner on Saturday, Nov. 20. “There are many ways for restaurants to fail, and only a couple of ways that they end up working. So given the way I handled the variables, I could…
Gus’ Pretzels is a St. Louis landmark
Pretzels are history! Indeed, stories about the salty, carb-based snack go back almost 1,500 years. “The first story I remember growing up is that pretzels were invented by monks as a gift to kids for learning their prayers,” explained current Gus’ Pretzels owner Gus Koebbe. According to him, pretzels should actually be upside-down: “It’s supposed…
St. Louis Juice Press has moved to Hampton Avenue in St. Louis Hills
Last week, St. Louis Juice Press, formerly at 4701 S. Kingshighway Blvd. for four years, moved west to 5110 Hampton Ave. in St. Louis Hills. And with the business finding increasing success in the last few months, they outgrew their original location. “We needed more space,” said owner Mary Whebbe. “Our business has grown, so we…
First Look: Beets & Bones in Clayton
A new restaurant just joined St. Louis’ growing (yet still limited) roster of nutrition-focused eateries. Beets & Bones opened in the former home of Northwest Coffee on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 8401 Maryland Ave. in Clayton. The menu features an array of cold-pressed juices, smoothies, bone broth, loaded toasts, salads, pastries, coffee and more. The…
First Look: Bowood by Niche in the Central West End
Bowood by Niche, the newest restaurant from chef-owner Gerard Craft’s Niche Food Group, opened on Thursday, Nov. 4, for breakfast and lunch at 4605 Olive St. in the Central West End in the space that previously housed Cafe Osage. After Niche Food Group acquired the beloved space, a renovation took place that involved adding more…
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Wynk™ THC- and CBD-infused seltzer now available in Missouri dispensaries
A new way for Missouri medical marijuana patients to medicate just hit the market. Wynk™ THC & Seltzer has both 5 milligrams of THC and 5 milligrams of CBD, and comes in three flavors: Lime Twist, Black Cherry Fizz and Juicy Mango. The zero-calorie beverage, which uses natural flavors and tastes similar to other well-known…
Chatawa has closed after just 2 months in Tower Grove South, but Grand Pied remains open
Chatawa closed its doors on Sunday, Oct. 31, after just two months of operation. The bar was located at 3137 Morganford Road and shared a space with restaurant Grand Pied, which will continue to stay open. Grand Pied currently allows customers to bring their own beverages and is in the process of renewing its liquor license.…
Holiday foodie gifts at every price point
When you want to spend under $25: 1. Pies from the Smokehouse MarketDon’t feel shy to bring a pie. The pies made at the Smokehouse Market are magnificent. Delicate, flaky pastry dough filled with luscious fruit is a beautiful gesture to help someone celebrate the holidays. We have always been fans of their deep-dish apple…
Tango Argentina Food now has a dine-in location in St. Charles
Tango Argentina Food recently expanded, as reported by Feast Magazine. Their first dine-in location opened earlier this fall at 2418B W. Clay St. in St. Charles. Owners Stella and Hector Aberastury started selling their empanadas at different events and festivals back in 2000. Their popularity grew and, in 2016, they opened their first brick-and-mortar shop (a…
Namaste Restaurant & Bar serves Indian and Nepalese cuisine in St. Louis Hills
Namaste Restaurant & Bar has opened its doors at 4915 Hampton Ave., bringing authentic Indian and Nepalese food to the St. Louis Hills neighborhood, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. The restaurant has been a longtime goal for owner Arzun Chuhan. “I’ve been planning to open a restaurant for five years, and, finally, in 2021, it’s…
Honeymoon Chocolates is opening a storefront in Clayton this month
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Honeymoon Chocolates is slated to open its first brick-and-mortar shop and factory in late November in the former Wicked Greenz space in Clayton at 16 N. Central Ave. Founders Cam and Haley Loyet always wanted to have a storefront to sell their products as well as house their factory. The Loyet’s first…
16 St. Louis restaurants offering Thanksgiving to go
Whether you’re looking for a festive plate for one, a complete meal that serves 10, or just a fresh, seasonal pie, takeaway specials for the holiday – including several that are entirely plant-based – abound. The Complete Package Cinder House Cinder House’s Thanksgiving carryout special feeds 10 and features a grilled citrus- and herb-rubbed turkey,…
Petrichor Brewing in O’Fallon, Missouri, rebrands to Shortleaf Brewing and plans to open new spot
It’s been a busy past few weeks for Shortleaf Brewing. Formerly known as Petrichor Brewing, the brewpub announced in mid-October that they would be rebranding, as well as expanding the scope of their production down to Camdenton near Lake of the Ozarks in a new space set to open in early 2022. “We needed to…
Thai Pavilion inside Friendly’s Sports Bar in south St. Louis County will close later this month
The Thai Pavilion restaurant inside Friendly’s Sports Bar at 3971 Bayless Ave. announced in a Facebook post on Oct. 21 that it would be closing for the foreseeable future after Nov. 15. “Thai Pavilion is closing because we just didn’t take off the way we needed to,” wrote co-owner Brandon Reiser in a message about his experience running Thai Pavilion with…
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery is opening in Kirkwood this week
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery owner and founder Tamara Keefe is happy to announce the growing company is coming to Kirkwood. The sixth location will be at 140 W. Argonne Drive in the former Custard Station and will open on Friday, Nov. 12. “We’re really the only ice cream stand in Kirkwood,” said Keefe. “There’s…
