Sauce executive editor Ligaya Figueras will join the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as its food and dining editor in September. Her last day at the magazine is Aug. 28.
Figueras joined the Sauce editorial team in 2008 as a contributing writer. In 2011, she was hired as the magazine’s senior staff writer before being promoted to executive editor in 2013.
“The decision to leave Sauce and St. Louis was difficult,” Figueras said. “I believe strongly in the high bar that Sauce sets for food writing, equaling the best in the country. During my tenure, I’ve experienced incredible support from Sauce founder and publisher, Allyson Mace, who has spearheaded awareness of St. Louis’ culinary scene. I’ve also been fortunate to cover this city during a period of intense growth. Without the contributions of many individuals, we couldn’t fill the pages of this independent publication.”
Mace acknowledged Figueras’ more than seven years of dedication to Sauce and the St. Louis culinary community. “Ligaya’s leadership and vision have been instrumental to the magazine. We’re sorry to see her leave, but we wish her all the best as she continues her career. As Sauce enters its 15th year as a print publication, I’m confident that our dedicated team will continue to uphold the high journalistic standards that St. Louis has come to expect from Sauce Magazine.”
Sauce is currently conducting a candidate search for an executive editor. “I have full confidence in Sauce’s team of award-winning editors, writers and photographers,” Mace said. “Their years of journalism experience, culinary knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the St. Louis dining scene will open another chapter of growth and innovation.”
-photo by Jonathan Gayman
This article appears in August 2015.