Chef Bryan Scott rebounds from Doggie Mac’s closure with new Soul Burgers food truck
When Bryan Scott ported his popular food truck Doggie Mac’s to a brick-and-mortar in August of 2020, it seemed like a surefire success. But the pandemic had other plans, and Scott ended up closing the space in May of this year. “It was a rough winter. When we got through it, I hoped the business…
Make this: Grilled oysters with spiced tequila butter
Oysters are one of my favorite things to grill. Heating them makes them oh so easy to open. Make sure you have a towel to hold them as you pop the top shell off. Rock salt on the platter ensures that all of the butter and tequila stay in the shell. 4 to 6 servings…
Remembering Chef Ying Jing Ma, who has died at age 59
Ying Jing Ma’s career in St. Louis coincided with a period in which America’s understanding of Chinese food was challenged, redefined and revolutionized. He made a significant contribution to those developments as they reshaped our local scene, pushing St. Louisans to explore Chinese food beyond Americanized takeout classics. Ying Jing Ma died on Aug. 4…
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Benefits of combining various components of the cannabis plant
With over 100 different cannabinoids present in marijuana, figuring out the best ways to mix and match them may seem a bit overwhelming. Luckily, the experts at Swade dispensaries are highly trained and happy to help guide your experience and determine the best route for you. Many patients seek a high-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) product, but medications…
Make this: Grilled pork burgers with country mustard and quick pickles
It wouldn’t be a barbecue without a burger. Coffee and brown sugar add a unique flavor to the pork. The pickles are so easy, you’ll want to double the recipe and keep a jar in your fridge. 8 servings Quick pickles: 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup distilled white vinegar 4 Tbsp. fresh dill, roughly…
7 grilling tips for your backyard BBQs
Light a chimney starterIf you’re using a charcoal grill, using a chimney starter is the easiest and safest way to grill your food, as it doesn’t use lighter fluid, which can be dangerous and add an unwanted taste. Simply fill the chimney with charcoal and light it over a few sheets of crumpled paper over…
Tony Saputo and Meredith Barry to open new bar Platypus in The Grove
Next month, The Grove will have a new watering hole in Platypus, which will open in the former U.R.B. space at 4501 Manchester Ave. The bar will be co-owned by Tony Saputo and Meredith Barry; Saputo formerly acted as beverage director for Consips (The Midwestern, Start Bar, The Wheelhouse), while Barry was beverage director at…
Station No. 3, a new concept from the owners of Frida’s and Diego’s, will open in former Utah Station location this fall
When (mostly) vegan Benton Park restaurant Utah Station (1956 Utah St.) closed earlier this summer, the future of its unique space was unclear. Enter Frida’s and Diego’s Cantina co-owners Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff, who have selected the property for their next concept, Station No. 3, which they’re hoping to open in October, St. Louis Magazine…
What I Do: Steve Ewing, founder of Steve’s Hot Dogs
Steve Ewing has done more in his five decades than many will do in a lifetime. Not only did he launch beloved restaurant Steve’s Hot Dogs, he’s also the frontman of The Urge, a nationally touring band that got its start in St. Louis in the late ’80s. He’s worked with investor and TV personality…
St. Louis Wing Company has closed for good in Rock Hill
After spending a decade at 9816 Manchester Rd. in Rock Hill, popular local spot St. Louis Wing Company announced via Facebook this Monday, Aug. 23, that it has permanently closed its doors. “Writing this with the heaviest heart ever, I want to express my gratitude to all of the overwhelming support over the past 10…
9 cookbooks we love
Natural Wine for the People This was one of my favorite quarantine reads. Is this a cookbook? Definitely not. But for people who love to cook and want to understand how to find great natural wine to go with it, it’s an important addition to your library. Alice Feiring’s concise volume is designed to help…
Make this: Grilled pineapple rum shortcakes
I love to set up a shortcake station. A platter of split biscuits, a bowl of the grilled, spicy pineapple and freshly whipped rum cream is a great way to end the evening. 8 servings Shortcakes:2 cups flour4 Tbsp. sugar, divided2½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. kosher salt6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and…
New outdoor dining areas at three St. Louis favorites signal a city-wide sea change
When the COVID-19 pandemic first started filling sidewalks with patio furniture, the moves were a temporary solution to an unpredictable problem. About a year and a half later, and numerous St. Louis restaurants are taking big steps to raise their outdoor dining game, for immediate pandemic-related needs and beyond. Restaurants with no previous outdoor dining…
24 places for bottomless brunch cocktails in St. Louis
Whether you’re catching up with friends, brunching with your in-laws, or just hanging with your sweetie, here’s a list of spots offering weekend brunch that have you covered in the all-important bottomless cocktail department. 314 The City BarSunday brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bottomless traditional mimosas – $121137 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314.328.2280, 314-stl.com Boardwalk…
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Your 2021 guide to St. Louis catering
With the Covid-19 vaccine available along with this beautiful summer weather, many of us are ready to entertain again. Yet, socializing after a year of solitude sounds pretty overwhelming. Why not save some of that mental and physical energy by letting the professionals help out in the kitchen? These St. Louis area catering companies and…
Weber Grill Restaurant closes St. Louis location
After nearly six years in the St. Louis Galleria, Weber Grill Restaurant closed its doors for the last time on August 17. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch initially reported on this story. Weber Grill initially expanded to St. Louis back in early 2016. Featuring both the restaurant and the first on-site location for their Weber Grill…
Ceaira “Chef Jack” Jackson and Misha K. Sampson will open Nexus Cultural Cuisine and Craft Cocktails in Midtown later this year
Later this year, Ceaira “Chef Jack” Jackson and Misha K. Sampson, both formerly of Bait and Fleur de Lilies, will open their own spot in Nexus Cultural Cuisine and Craft Cocktails (2704 Locust St.). For Jackson, this will be her first solo restaurant. “I’m excited for Chef Jack to get her own place,” Sampson said. “I’m excited…
Eat this baklava cheesecake from The Greek Kitchen
The colossal baklava cheesecake at The Greek Kitchen was born out of necessity. After the restaurant’s popular baklava is scooped out of pans to plate, a ton of flaky phyllo, nuts and syrup is left behind. Instead of letting all those goodies go to waste, they get mixed into a creamy filling. The result is…
Make this: Grilled salmon with guava barbecue sauce and mango salsa
Grilling the fish adds a smokiness that pairs beautiful with the sweetness of the dark rum in the sauce. Note: you can also use a whole salmon side instead of individual fillets. 8 servings 8 salmon fillets (5 ounces each) Olive oil, for grilling Guava Barbecue Sauce: 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 yellow onions, chopped…
The Rose Barrel to open in Ballwin early December
A new spot for upscale comfort food is slated to open in Ballwin this winter. Business partners and first-time restaurant owners Corey Buckley, Aaron Keller and Susan Haake will open The Rose Barrel at 15483 Clayton Road in early December. “We’ve been in the industry our whole lives, and we were trying to figure out…
3 new St. Louis restaurants to try this month
Mezcaleria Las ChupacabrasIf you don’t immediately feel a dopamine rush from Mezcaleria Las Chupacabras’ wildly colorful interior or sprawling patio dotted with twinkle lights, the theatrics of tableside guacamole and the impressively large drink list (including 24 margarita flavors!) should do the trick. The food menu is full of Mexican-American classics like the sizzling steak fajitas,…
Drink this cocktail at Olive + Oak
The delightful #94 cocktail at Olive + Oak plays like a well-composed dish – one sip may bring breezy flavors of strawberry and rhubarb while the next delivers an earthy hit of black pepper plus sweetness from honey and yogurt. Overall, this drink tastes like a carefree summer evening on the beach; luckily, you only…
First Look: Afandi Sweets & Cafe
Afandi Sweets & Cafe opened on July 10 in the space previously occupied by River’s Edge Social at 6997 Chippewa St., in Lindenwood Park. Chef and owner Jwamer Rasheed is a third generation pastry chef from Kurdistan in Northern Iraq where his family’s business started. In 1918, Rasheed’s grandfather, Saie Rasheed, opened a bakery. “My…
First Look: The Food Hall at City Foundry STL
A few weeks ago, we reported that after years of gestation, City Foundry STL’s food hall would finally be going live this month. As of today, Wednesday, Aug. 11, its doors are officially open. Niche Food Group co-owner Gerard Craft acted as consultant for the project; his concepts The Kitchen Bar and Fordo’s Killer Pizza…
The Corner Butcher to open new restaurant and event space, CB’s Chop House
The Corner Butcher, at 2099 Bentley Manor Drive in Fenton, is expanding with a restaurant concept, CB’s Chop House. Located just across the street from the butcher shop at 1005 Majestic Drive, the restaurant will be in the space formerly occupied by Brew Haus 141. “The close proximity should make it an easy transition,” said…
Six Mile Bridge owner to bring new restaurant Botanica to Wildwood with Ben Welch as executive chef
Yesterday, Monday, Aug. 9, Ryan Sherring, owner of popular brewery Six Mile Bridge, announced that he’s working on a new concept in Wildwood. Next month, he’ll open Botanica, a 13,000-square-foot Italian restaurant at 2490 Taylor Rd., in the former Sllyce Republic Pizza space. Ben Welch formerly of Big Baby Q and The Midwestern will serve as…
Landmark: Volpi Foods
Sausage. Salami. Prosciutto. These items you know and maybe love, but have you ever wondered when they started becoming popular in St. Louis? Much of it started with John Volpi, an Italian immigrant who arrived in St. Louis from Milan in 1899. When he got here, he immediately found a community, both in friends he…
8 Backyard BBQ recipes to try this summer
After the last year, nothing’s better than getting a bunch of friends together, firing up the grill and just hanging out. There’s something magical about barbecued food — the smokiness, the charred flavor, the crispy edges and crusts. These recipes celebrate all things summer and the beauty of what you can do with some charcoal…
Opening of Carter Commons brings new food court to Pagedale Town Center
As part of Beyond Housing’s continued investment in Pagedale Town Center, Carter Commons opened at the intersection of Page Ave. and Ferguson Ave. on July 31. Central to the development is a food court including three restaurants. Chris Krehmeyer, president and CEO of Beyond Housing, explained that the community development organization’s focus on restaurants with…
7 perfect patios to enjoy in Clayton
This week’s installation of our patio series takes us to Clayton, where a few lively outdoor dining spaces can be found among the city’s busy urban landscape. Whether you’re looking for a chill brunch, a late night full of Italian food and wine, or something in between, Clayton will satisfy your patio needs. If Clayton’s…
BeerSauce Shop plans to open a new location in Creve Coeur in November
BeerSauce Shop is opening a new location in Creve Coeur at 10453 Olive Blvd., which will be its fifth location to open in four years. “We’re bringing the flavor all over the state of Missouri and now to Creve Coeur,” said co-founder of BeerSauce Shop Andrew Tessmer. Tessmer hopes to have the shop’s doors open…
New Korean fried chicken spot, Chicken Seven, is now open in Carondelet
The Carondelet neighborhood can now add Chicken Seven, a new Korean spot, to its local restaurant offerings. Located at 6312 S. Grand Blvd, Chicken Seven specializes in making crispy chicken and flavoring it with one of their seven signature sauces. Co-owners and husband and wife team, Erica Park and Sean Lee, opened Chicken Seven’s doors…
First Look: Timothy’s The Restaurant in Creve Coeur
This week, Creve Coeur will have a new restaurant to its name when Timothy’s The Restaurant opens on Friday, Aug. 6, at 12710 Olive Blvd., in the space previously occupied by the Olive Street Cafe. Co-owned by Tim Metz and Sean Olson – also the owners of Pickles Deli – Timothy’s will see the restaurateurs…
Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill will open a third location, Gulf Shores Place, in St. Peters late this fall
Harry Parker and his wife, Erica Parker, opened the original Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill 17 years ago in Creve Coeur and the second location in Edwardsville, Illinois, 10 years after that. When the pandemic hit, they invested in a food truck to help keep their businesses alive, which ended up being a success. “Coming…
Havana’s Cuisine brings Cuban classics to St. Louis
When Tamara Landeiro, owner of the Havana’s Cuisine food truck, needs Cuban bread and can’t get it in St. Louis, she hits the road. For her Cuban sandwiches, Landeiro uses bread from Tampa’s acclaimed La Segunda Bakery, established in 1915 and still renowned in Florida and beyond as one of the best bakers of Cuban…
After a location switch and a destructive fire, Brennan’s has finally reopened in Central West End
The past year and a half have been difficult for the entire restaurant industry, but few stories have been as wild as that of Brennan’s. The beloved local bar closed its original location (4695 Maryland Ave.) in 2019 after 17 years to move to a new spot down the street (316 N. Euclid Ave.). After…
Teleo Coffee will open in Kirkwood in mid-August
Teleo Coffee will open this month at 132 W. Monroe Ave. in Kirkwood, serving up coffee and food with a mission to “love our neighbors one cup at a time.” Founder and part-owner Olivia Oglesby created the business plan for Teleo Coffee while studying entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University. After graduating in 2019, she decided…
3 avocado toasts in St. Louis we love
The search for an excellent avocado toast may seem simple, but it takes a very delicate balance of flavors and textures to procure a great one. The avocado should have the perfect amount of salt and acid, the bread should be sturdy but soft, and the toppings should be robust while allowing the avocado to…
Buttermilk Coleslaw
8 servings
Peach-Bourbon Sweet Tea
2 cocktails
Oven-Roasted Potato Salad
8 servings
Grilled Oysters with Spiced Tequila Butter
4 to 6 servings
Grilled Panzanella
8 servings
