How St. Louis bartenders are using vermouth right now
Vermouth is one of the keystones of the beverage world. A key component in iconic cocktails like the martini and its cousin, the Manhattan, this venerable potable can be enjoyed solo or with a bit of bubbles as an aperitif or digestif. There are more vermouths available to the modern drinker than ever before, and…
Drink this double dry-hopped triple IPA from Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.
As temperatures start to fall, reach for doubled- and tripled-up versions of your favorite IPAs, which feature higher ABVs – perfect for staying warm on colder nights. Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.’s King OJ Run, the 10%-ABV version of the popular OJ Run hazy IPA, is stacked with dank Apollo hops, stone fruit and passion fruit-forward…
STL Toasted is taking over the former Mama Toscano’s Ravioli space on the Hill
STL Toasted will soon set up a production facility for its toasted ravioli at the former Mama Toscano’s Ravioli space at 2201 Macklind Ave. on the Hill. The facility will supply STL Toasted’s location at the food hall at City Foundry, as well as opening up catering opportunities co-owners Matthew Fuller and Brittany Abernathy say they are…
Shop for sake in St. Louis like a pro
It’s easy to be overwhelmed when approaching sake as a newcomer, but don’t collapse onto the age-old crutch of choosing the bottle with the prettiest label. Take a pause and follow a few simple tips that will have you eyeing the sake shelf at your local international grocery store or bottle shop with confidence. Where…
Dozens of St. Louis restaurants will help campaign against domestic violence in October
Angela Ortmann of STLwinegirl is coordinating a large-scale event in her Love to Eat, Eat to Love series, uniting the St. Louis area during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Over 100 business owners already have said that they would help raise money for organizations that support the protection, prevention, awareness and education of domestic violence…
4 St. Louis County coffee shops and roasters worth visiting this fall
Course Coffee RoastersCourse Coffee Roasters, which opened its St. Charles coffee bar in 2019, specializes in small batch roasting and sources beans from direct trade distributors. Recently, they’ve collaborated with Wenwood Farm Winery, located in Bland, Missouri, on a coffee-infused wine called Vine and Bean. “We really enjoy collaborating with local businesses,” said Course Coffee…
Blueprint Coffee plans to launch new roastery in 2023 in south St. Louis
Blueprint Coffee has announced plans for a new roastery based out of an 11,000-square-foot facility on the corner of South 39th Street and Blaine Avenue, in the Tiffany and Botanical Heights neighborhoods. The space, formerly occupied by Darwin Chambers and originally a Kroeger grocery store, will serve as the coffee roaster’s new headquarters, and the first phase…
Salt + Smoke will open Oh Hey! Barbecue at Schnucks in Kirkwood this fall
Salt + Smoke will open a counter service barbecue concept this fall called Oh Hey! Barbecue inside the food hall at Schnucks in Kirkwood, located at 10233 Manchester Road. Oh Hey! Barbecue will offer meals to go in addition to dine-in seating at the Schnucks food hall, serving a menu that will combine a few favorite Salt +…
What I Do: Kevin Lemp, president and CEO at 4 Hands Brewing Co.?
The last time we chatted with Kevin Lemp – president and CEO at 4 Hands Brewing Co., 1220 Artisan Spirits and Withered Oak Spirits – for this column (previously called 5 Questions) was just prior to the brewery’s opening in 2011. In the 11 years that have passed, 4 Hands has grown and evolved in…
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Chris Armstrong of Navin’s BBQ is Ford Hotel Supply’s Chef of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Position: Owner/Pit Boss Married? Yes, my wife Courtney’s support helps keep Navin’s going Kids? Yes, my 3 year old daughter Tess loves “helping” around the restaurant and is a BBQ master in training Where are you originally from? I grew up in an Air Force Family and had the pleasure…
C and B Boiled Bagels will open in Wood River, Illinois, in December
C and B Boiled Bagels will open in December at 62 E. Ferguson Ave. in Wood River, Illinois. As well as operating a wholesale bakery operation serving cafes and restaurants in the St. Louis metro area, C and B Boiled Bagels will feature a “bagel bar” at its Wood River hub. C and B Boiled Bagels…
Eat this burger topped with pastrami from Nomad in Dogtown
The Double Deuce exists for those times when you know you want some of Nomad’s iconic pastrami, but you’re also craving a burger. The baseline version of the sandwich features a grass-fed beef patty topped with some of that crispy, smoky pastrami, Swiss cheese and a creamy, spicy special sauce served on a brioche bun.…
6 drinking trends to look for in St. Louis right now
Iberian Wines SpainExports of Spanish wine to the U.S. are up, and we’re seeing the fruits of that in the local market. These wines offer excellent value, particularly in comparison with their French counterparts. Tempranillo is one of the key Spanish grape varietals; try the Bodegas Volver Paso a Paso Tempranillo, available for retail purchase…
Uncertainty at Sn?? as co-owner Tony Nguyen faces domestic assault charges
Operations at Sn? at 3611 Juanita St. in Tower Grove South have been thrown into disarray with co-owner and chef Tony Nguyen facing three charges of domestic assault and one charge of unlawful use of a weapon. Sn?’s usual business hours are from Thursday to Sunday, but the restaurant remains closed for business as of Thursday, Sept.…
Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust in St. Louis’ Grand Center is closing this weekend
Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust will close its remaining St. Louis location at 3643 Delmar Blvd. after service on Sunday, Sept. 25. Sweetie Pie’s other location in Jackson, Mississippi, will remain open for business. An announcement posted at the entrance to Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust and on Sweetie Pie’s social media accounts said that the restaurant will cease…
First Look: Saturn Lounge on Cherokee Street in St. Louis
Saturn Lounge is a unique new entry on Cherokee Street, equal parts cocktail bar and listening lounge. The bar, which is co-owned by KDHX DJ Doug Morgan, is located at 1915 Cherokee St. in South City. Saturn Lounge is located in an attractive standalone building set a little back from the street, which allows for a…
The pop-up bar in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood you should know about
Pop-up series Save Me a Place has claimed a spot at the intersection of creative cocktails and classic records. “It started with us making drinks and listening to Fleetwood Mac and thinking how cool it would be to have a Fleetwood Mac-themed bar,” explained Luc Michalski, who spearheads the series with co-founder Kenny Marks. That…
First Look: Sanguchitos inside Perennial Artisan Ales in south St. Louis
Sanguchitos, the little sandwich concept from Andrew Cisneros of Jalea, opened in mid-August inside Perennial Artisan Ales at 8125 Michigan Ave. in South City. Jalea is a Peruvian restaurant that opened last year in St. Charles with a nod toward Cisneros’ fine dining experience. Sanguchitos inside Perennial on the other hand, is a more casual…
Heaven Scent Bakery in O’Fallon, Missouri, will close its doors at the end of September
Heaven Scent Bakery recently announced on Facebook that it will close its location at 1133 Bryan Road in O’Fallon, Missouri, on Sept. 30. The bakery, owned by sisters Janet Colner and Linda Day, is known for its doughnuts, cakes and other treats, which are bringing many fans in for a final taste. Heaven Scent Bakery…
Locoz Tacoz Taqueria is opening a brick-and-mortar in Maplewood this winter
Tyler Garcia, owner of the popular Locoz Tacoz food truck, is proud to announce he is bringing his authentic taqueria concept to a storefront at 7374 Manchester Road in Maplewood with plans to open Locoz Tacoz Taqueria by December. For the past nine years, Garcia and his parents have strived to bring a real Mexican…
Hamilton Hospitality restaurants Vin De Set and PW Pizza damaged by fire
Hamilton Hospitality restaurants Vin De Set and PW Pizza were damaged by a fire at 2017 Chouteau Ave. in the early hours of Monday, Sept. 19. The Lafayette Square venues will remain closed until further notice while the extent of the damage is assessed and next steps are put in place. The fire affected the roof of the building, causing…
11 happy hours with exceptional deals in St. Louis right now
While all happy hours are cause for celebration, some are extra noteworthy. Whether it’s discounted snacks, specialty cocktails or unusual hours, here are some of the happy hours around town putting extra-wide smiles on our faces. Eleven Eleven MississippiThe bar at this Lafayette Square landmark features something different each weeknight to keep you coming back.…
The Fattened Caf is launching regular hours at Earthbound Beer on Cherokee Street in October
The Fattened Caf is bringing a more permanent food menu to Earthbound Beer at 2724 Cherokee St. The Filipino barbecue from husband-and-wife team Darren Young and Charlene Lopez-Young developed a following at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and has recently been available at regular pop-ups at Earthbound. Lopez-Young said that they’re excited to make their offerings…
5 new St. Louis-area restaurants and bars to try this month
Eat CrowFans of Maplewood staple The Crow’s Nest will find similarities in the restaurant’s new Soulard outpost: That familiar divey charm is still there but with enough new elements to establish its own identity. A large wraparound bar is the centerpiece of the space with campy ’80s movies projected on the wall and a memorabilia…
Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits has opened a location in Affton
Mohit Patel, owner of Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits in Bridgeton, has opened a new location at 9325 Gravois Road in Affton in the same plaza as 9 Mile Garden. The liquor store offers numerous liquor options with a primary focus on bourbon, tequila, craft beer and wine. There’s also a small tasting bar and…
7 St. Louis drink and destination pairings worth a night out now
There’s an art to going out and grabbing a drink. Time, place and vibe are crucial. You would never waste a trip to an upscale cocktail bar to down macro lagers and you wouldn’t throw back green tea shots at a dive on a first date. (Or hey, maybe you would! No judgment.) So what…
Jackie Price will open Fennel Cooking Studio in Midtown St. Louis in early 2023
After working on the concept for over a year, chef and registered dietician Jackie Price has just signed the lease for Fennel Cooking Studio’s brick-and-mortar location, which is slated to open early next year at 3043 Olive St. in Midtown. Price has been cooking for her family as long as she could remember. “I grew…
Blueberry Hill celebrates 50 years in the Delmar Loop
When Joe Edwards opened Blueberry Hill on Sept. 8, 1972, he could scarcely have imagined his restaurant and bar would be going strong 50 years later. Indeed, when he initially rented the space, the building looked like it might be lucky to last another 10 years. “This building was a disaster,” Edwards said. “Water pouring…
Sal y Limón will bring authentic Mexican cuisine to Brentwood later this year in former Houlihan’s space
The team behind Padrinos Mexican Restaurant is debuting a new concept called Sal y Limón at 1221 Strassner Drive in Brentwood. Sal y Limón (“salt and lime” in Spanish) will occupy the former Houlihan’s space with an opening slated for November or December of this year. Both concepts are co-owned by Christina Robles and her husband,…
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Taste of St. Louis returns to Ballpark Village Sept. 23-25
St. Louis’ favorite free food festival (say that three times fast) is so close you can almost taste it! We’re less than a month away from the highly anticipated return of Taste of St. Louis. We spent countless hours reminiscing on how fantastic Taste 2021 was, so the theme for this year’s festival is Taste…
Southside Wine + Spirits has moved to a new location across the street
Southside Wine + Spirits, Southampton’s wine, beer and spirits retail shop and tasting room, moved from its location at 4920 Hampton Ave. to a new spot just across the street at 4911 Hampton Ave. on Aug. 27. The new location will be equipped with a bar and space to seat 16 dine-in guests, enabling the shop…
8 foodie events to check out in St. Louis this month
St. Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival & GamesSept. 2 – 5 to 11 p.m., Sept. 3 & 4 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Muny Parking Lot, Summit Drive, St. Louis, stlworldsfare.comFood, music, culture and history come together in Forest Park for this longstanding St. Louis tradition honoring the 1904 World’s Fair. Expect a full itinerary,…
Iron Hops Brewing Co. will launch in north St. Louis this fall
Beer lovers should keep an eye out for Iron Hops Brewing Co., a soon-to-open brewery at 29 Produce Row in north St. Louis, as reported by St. Louis Business Journal. Owner and head brewer Chad Thompson said his line of beers should become available in the fall pending some licensing that still needs to be finalized. At that…
