Old Herald Brewery & Distillery is opening a custard stand and event space in June
Old Herald Brewery & Distillery will soon open custard stand Uptown Scoops, located in a lot adjacent to the brewery at 115 E. Clay St., Collinsville, Illinois, as part of the launch of its upcoming Herald Square event space. Owner and distiller Derik Reiser is aiming to host a grand opening event during the first…
Eat this Floating Island dessert at Brasserie by Niche
The Floating Island dessert at Brasserie by Niche is impossibly light and on the knife’s edge of sweetness. Fluffy clouds of poached, soft meringue float on top of a pool of vanilla-scented crème anglaise garnished with a ribbon of caramel and toasted almond slices for a satisfying crunch. We always have room for this ethereal…
Clarified milk cocktails are trending at St. Louis bars
Clarified milk cocktails have enjoyed a revival over the past few years, but you may not realize how far back this intriguing technique goes. Mary Rockett wrote the earliest milk punch recipe on record in 1711, but the technique’s roots are believed to go back at least to the 1600s. “It’s an interesting process because…
Soulard Coffee Garden has closed permanently
Soulard Coffee Garden, the colorful café and garden that occupied the space at 910 Geyer Ave. in St. Louis for about two decades, has decided to call it quits. The restaurant broke the news of its closing to customers via its Facebook page on Monday, Feb. 21, effective immediately. A mainstay in the bustling and historic Soulard…
6 food and drink items we’re obsessed with right now
Fishwife Tinned FishFishwife’s line of tinned, smoked fish is adorably packaged and utterly delectable. We love the Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout and albacore tuna straight from the can with seedy crackers or crostini. Add a little squeeze of lemon or smear of spicy mustard for some extra oomph, if you wish.Three-pack: $27 to $33. Fishwife…
St. Louis cleans up with eight James Beard Award semifinalist nominations
The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists in its 2022 restaurant and chef categories today, Wednesday, Feb. 23, and many local figures have made the cut. The esteemed organization canceled its awards last year, and canceled in 2020 before final awards were announced; that year, Vicia’s Michael Gallina had been named a finalist for Best…
Serra’s Pizzeria is a St. Louis landmark
Pizza is perennial. While styles and trends in food come and go and certain dishes fall in and out of fashion, pizza always sits high on the hierarchy of foods we can depend on. Serra’s Pizzeria has always counted on this culinary truth, and, for over 50 years, it has paid off. “We make our…
Taberu brings stunning sushi catering to St. Louis
With Taberu, chef Heidi Skye Hamamura brings together her fine dining experience, background in the visual arts, and formidable sushi technique (learned at the knee of her father, chef Naomi “Hama San” Hamamura, one of St. Louis’ OG sushi masters) under the umbrella of a catering and private event venture. Taberu’s cornerstone is Hamamura’s stunning…
Vicia, Winslow’s Table owners plan new restaurants, change group name
Lots of changes are coming to the Michael and Tara Gallina restaurant group formerly known as Rooster and the Hen Hospitality. Now called Take Root Hospitality – a nod to their commitment to sustainability – the group has added chef Aaron Martinez as a partner. Martinez will act as culinary director for Vicia, Winslow’s Table…
Spoonful, a Korean dessert cafe, has opened in St. Louis County
Spoonful, a new dessert cafe, opened Feb. 17 at 12943 Olive Blvd. in the Olive Arcade Plaza in unincorporated St. Louis County, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. The cafe specializes in bingsu, a flavored shaved ice dessert from Korea, which is made to order. Prior to opening Spoonful, owner Monica Lee, who was born and…
What I Do: Shimon Otsuka, co-owner and chocolatier of Nomis Chocolates
The last time we checked in with Shimon Otsuka was for our 2019 Ones to Watch list. Back then, he was managing the kitchen for renowned pastry chef Nathaniel Reid; but since, driven by a desire to continue building his culinary skill set, Otsuka has left the pastry world to pursue chocolate-making. He’s partnered with…
Review: De Palm Tree in St. Louis
The first time I saw Easton Romer, in 2004, he was wearing a white chef coat, his braided hair neatly tucked under a knit cap, fervidly cooking away at a hot stove in a cramped kitchen. He had just opened De Palm Tree and I was reviewing the spunky little Jamaican restaurant for another publication.…
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Medical cannabis may be a vital part of a healthy lifestyle
If your New Year’s resolutions have anything to do with improving your health and wellbeing, medical cannabis could be an integral part of your transformation. “The New Year is often a time where people address lingering health concerns,” said Dr. Allison Walsh, MD, founder of Women’s Lifestyle Solutions. “For people who are looking to take…
Dough Re Mea sells assortment of baked goods in the St. Louis area
Dough Re Mea is a new small-batch bakery owned and operated by Maleah Ingoldsby, who runs the bakery out of her home, as reported by the Riverfront Times. “My husband came up with [Dough Re Mea],” Ingoldsby said. “We’re professional aunt and uncle. When [our] first nephew was born, [he] couldn’t say ‘Maleah’ so he called me ‘Mea.'”…
3 new places to try in St. Louis this month
JaleaWhen chef Andrew Cisneros set out to open his first restaurant, Jalea, he clearly had a vision because the space, wine list and food are laser focused and thoughtfully executed. Start with the purple potato chips with decadent onion crema or the plantain chips with a zesty aji amarillo-cilantro salsa. Crunchy and salty, they’re both…
Center Ice Brewery is closing its Midtown taproom this weekend
Center Ice Brewery, the hockey-themed brewery at 3126 Olive St., is ending its Midtown taproom services in search of a new location. Owner Steve Albers opened Center Ice in 2017. The popular pre- and post-Blues game hangout will officially close to the public after closing on Saturday, Feb. 12. The 5,000-square-foot brewery, decked out in…
5 beers perfect for Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day necessitates Champagne and flowers for some people, we posit that a bouquet of beers can be just as romantic. Mix up your date night routine with one of these sweet, sudsy treats. Side Project Brewing Framboise du FermierPopping the top on this elegant, ruby red 750-milliliter bottle from Side Project certainly feels like…
West End Grill & Pub in the Central West End is closing after 15 years
After 15 years of service to its loyal Central West End community, West End Grill & Pub is closing. The beloved neighborhood gathering spot, which specialized in “progressive but surprisingly good pub food,” will host one last hurrah in the form of its Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 13, before closing its doors at…
Build the perfect date itinerary in St. Louis
It’s February, spring is close and you’re ready to go out on the town. You check the calendar and realize that Valentine’s Day is on a Monday this year, which isn’t ideal. So you want to plan something fun for Valentine’s Day weekend, but the daily news is making you wonder whether your typical three-stop…
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9 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day while supporting St. Louis businesses
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Mad Mex STL has opened inside Mad Art Gallery in Soulard
Mad Mex STL, the newest lunch pop-up inside the Soulard gallery, catering and event space Mad Art Gallery, opened Saturday, Feb. 5, at 2727 S. 12th St., as reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Owner and head chef Ron Buechele, who also owns Mad Art Gallery, is the former head chef of Capitalist Pig, the barbecue joint that occupied…
Plant-based pop-up 12oh7 Herban Eatery will open a restaurant in the Delmar Loop this spring
Plant-based diners across St. Louis have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and 2022 has brought good news: 12oh7 Herban Eatery owners Brandy Dixon and Jasmine Yandell will open up their new brick-and-mortar at 6138 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis very soon. According to Dixon, they’re shooting for April. For the past…
Eckert’s Farm is opening a Cider Shed Tasting Room & Pavilion and Cider Donut & Custard Shop this spring
Eckert’s Farm recently unveiled more detailed plans for updates to the farm, including a Cider Shed Tasting Room & Pavilion and Cider Donut & Custard Shop, at its Belleville location at 951 S. Green Mount Road. This is the newest development since Eckert’s launched its own line of hard ciders, CiderWorks, in May 2021. President…
Frankie Martin’s Garden, from the team behind 9 Mile Garden, is opening in Cottleville this spring
In a few months, the greater St. Louis area will see the opening of a new food truck garden in Frankie Martin’s Garden, which is set to go live at 5372 St. Charles St. in Cottleville this spring. The 2.74-acre site (a full acre larger than its sister concept 9 Mile Garden) will be a…
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Frazer Cameron of Frazer’s Restaurant and Lounge is Ford Hotel Supply’s Chef of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Name: Frazer Cameron Establishment: Frazer’s Restaurant and Lounge Position: Owner/Chef Married? Kids? Married with a 13-year-old daughter Where are you originally from? Port Angeles, Washington What was your first restaurant job? Dishwasher at Ghirardelli Square San Francisco What’s your favorite meal to cook? Fried Chicken What’s…
Blue Violet, a Michael Del Pietro restaurant, will open in Edwardsville this spring
Michael Del Pietro Restaurant Group will soon open its second Edwardsville restaurant. Blue Violet is slated to open at 6108 Shoger Drive, Suite B, in late March, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Blue Violet will join shopping and dining development Trace on the Parkway, partner Ryan French confirmed. Although a brunch concept was initially in the works, the restaurant…
6 French toast recipes to make on a snow day
1. Challah French ToastThe only thing better than fresh challah is French toast made from the second-day bread. Top with lemon curd for a sweet, eggy treat. 2. Croissant French Toast CasseroleThis spectacular but simple dish was inspired by a brunch at a charming bed-and-breakfast in Fulton, Missouri. 3. Vegan Banana-Almond French ToastBananas, almond milk…
4 Hands Brewing Co. is opening a location in Kirkwood with Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. helming the kitchen
Kirkwood citizens have been blessed in the past few years with new locations from Mission Taco Joint, Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery, The Wine and Cheese Place, Chicken Out and more. Their winning streak will continue later this year when 4 Hands Brewing Co. opens a new location at 150 W. Argonne Drive, in the…
