6 aged wines for $45 or less
Aged wine has a reputation for quality and expense, but time isn’t always money. You can find mature bottles at a steal if you look in less famously age-able regions or luck out with pricing flukes like winery going out-of-business sales or retailers with direct chateau connections. We asked St. Louis wine minds for help…
Thirteenfiftysix Public House owner will open Craft restaurant in January
Wildwood is getting a new bar and restaurant from Ballwin’s Thirteenfiftysix Public House owner David McDonald. Craft is slated to open Jan. 1, 2019 at 16524 Manchester Road. When McDonald moved to Wildwood, he noticed a lack of dining options. “I really liked the area, but there weren’t too many restaurants around,” he said. The…
Sweet Poppins now serves gourmet popcorn in St. Charles
The area’s newest gourmet popcorn shop just popped open in St. Charles. Owner Erica Priest opened Sweet Poppins on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 825 S. Main St. “One day, my husband [Bryan Priest] and I just decided to start a business together,” Priest said. “We thought a popcorn shop would be really great and really…
5 new St. Louis restaurants to try this November
1. 58hundred5800 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, 314.279.5799, 58hundred.com Nestled on a quiet stretch of Southwest Avenue, 58hundred looks like another house on the residential street. The full bar and quality beer list are sure to attract neighbors for a weeknight drink, and the solid American fare is worth staying for. Classic dishes range from a…
Mary Bogacki’s Key Lime Pie
1 9-inch pie
Thai Three-Flavor Fish (Pla Sam Rot)
2 servings
Thai Chilled Coconut Dessert Soup (Ruam Mit)
4 servings
Josh Galliano’s Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
6 to 8 servings
Thai Omelet with Sour Pork Sausage (Khai Jeow Naem)
2 to 4 servings
Lavinia McCoy’s Quick Caramel Cake
8 to 10 servings
Josh Galliano’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Red Gravy
8 to 12 servings
Lavinia McCoy’s Sauteed Collard Greens
3 to 5 servings
Simone Faure’s New Orleans Rice Dressing
6 to 8 servings (enough to stuff 1 turkey)
Josh Galliano’s Red Gravy
1½ gallons
Simone Faure’s Southern 7UP Cake
10 to 12 servings
Green Curry Chicken (Gaeng Keow Wan Gai)
6 servings
Lao Beef Stew with Dill (Or Lam)
4 to 6 servings
Josh Galliano’s Eggplant and Crab Dip
12 servings
Cobalt Smoke & Sea will open in Creve Coeur
Woodsmoke BBQ in Ellisville will close its doors at the end of the year so owner Bernadette Faasen can open a new concept in Creve Coeur. Faasen said Cobalt Smoke & Sea is slated to open at 12643 Olive Blvd., in February 2019. Cobalt will retain Woodsmoke’s smoked meats but add “a global, international flair to…
UKraft food truck launches in downtown St. Louis
UKraft food truck opened for business in downtown St. Louis Tuesday, Oct. 23, offering a wide selection of customizable breakfast bowls, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Matt Ratz, who owns and operates the truck with brother Mike Ratz, said the idea is to let customers build their own meals from start to finish. “Customers can pick…
TAG Development buys goat cheese creamery Baetje Farms
Award-winning cheesemaker Baetje Farms has new owners. Real estate developer TAG Development purchased the goat cheese creamery earlier this month. Baetje Farms sits on a historic, 200-year-old property in Bloomsdale, Missouri. Steve and Veronica Baetje purchased the farm in 1998 and began producing farmstead artisan goat cheese. The Baetjes have won more than 60 awards…
4 delicious deals for $10 or less to try now in St. Louis
1. Next time you’re out for tacos, skip the chips and try something new. This month, Mission Taco Joint is offering a not-so-secret secret menu item: made-to-order chicharrones for only $6 a basket. The spicy fried pork skins are made with chili powder seasoning and are served with a lime wedge. (Pro tip: They go great…
4 new beers to try at the STLBG Halloween Party
The St. Louis brewing community dons its Halloween best while pouring fermented seasonal goodies at the annual St. Louis Brewers Guild Halloween Party this Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Lafayette Park. Toast ghouls, goblins and ghosts with spooky beers, keg-laden hay rides and food trucks while you enjoy live music and…
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Tapped In: Demystifying Cocktails on Draft
As numerous exceptional cocktail programs pop up around town, many bars are searching for ways to stand out and improve efficiency. Enter cocktails on tap: By batching, bartenders are able to deliver complex craft cocktails on the fly with a little behind-the-scenes prep work, allowing bartenders to focus on face time with guests. Single-serving craft…
Quincy Street Bistro will close this Sunday
South City eatery Quincy Street Bistro will close shop for good. Owners Mike and Sue Enright made the announcement in a press release today, Oct. 25. The last day of service will be Sunday, Oct. 28. The restaurant opened at 6931 Gravois Ave., more than seven years ago. According to Sue Enright, there were multiple…
Egg will open second location in Midtown
Benton Park breakfast and lunch spot Egg is expanding. Co-owner Lassaad Jeliti said Egg @ Midtown will open at 3100 Locust Ave., sometime in spring 2019. “I like the area. I think a great part of town and ripe for being the next destination spot,” Jeliti said. “We think it’ll be a great scene, with…
3 more delicious St. Louis events this weekend
1. Anheuser-Busch Boos and BrewsDon your creepiest costume for a spooky night and a good cause at Anheuser-Busch’s Biergarten. For $20 or 20 canned goods, enjoy two draft beers and a festive appetizer buffet and support Operation Food Search. $20 (or 20 canned goods). Fri., Oct. 26 – 6 to 10 p.m., The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch,…
Ben Poremba closes Parigi in Clayton
Parigi, the Italian restaurant with the Parisian vibe, has closed its doors for good in Clayton. In a statement, owner Ben Poremba said the closure was “effective immediately.” In the statement, Poremba said he was grateful to the customers who supported the restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Clayton on the Park high…
Grove East Provisions closes doors in Tower Grove East
Grove East Provisions at 3101 Arsenal St. has shuttered for good. The announcement was made yesterday, Sunday, Oct. 21, in an ultra-brief Facebook post: “After four fantastic years, Grove East Provisions is closing its doors. Many thanks to everyone for your support and patronage over the years.” The Tower Grove East shop, which opened in…
6 ways to take chimichurri to the next level
I work on my chimichurri the same way other people work on their biceps. Each repetition is an opportunity for improvement; each recipe tweak a chance to achieve parsley perfection. When I’m not making the verdant, garlicky sauce, I’m talking about it – leading to more breath mint offers than I should probably admit. Much…
4 delicious deals around $10 or less in St. Louis
Got $10 (and maybe $1 more)? Then we’ve got four delicious deals to try now in St. Louis. 1. Time flies, especially when you’re eating great burgers. Baileys’ Range downtown is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a new menu revamp, new specialty burgers and free ice-cream shakes for 7 year olds with the purchase of a burger.…
Owner will move Red Oak Biscuits to Cherokee, open two new restaurants
The team at Red Oak Biscuits will have a busy fall and winter. The downtown restaurant will move to a new location on Cherokee Street next month, and owner Derek Schulze also plans to open two new concepts in 2019. Red Oak will leave its current location at 1330 Washington Ave., for 2926 Cherokee St.,…
Chef Rick Kazmer leaves Cleveland-Heath for Three Sixty in downtown St. Louis
Rick Kazmer has left his spot as executive chef at Edwardsville’s Cleveland-Heath and went across the river to helm the kitchen at Three Sixty. Kazmer said he left the restaurant in early September and assumed his new role several weeks ago. “It seemed like a cool opportunity to do something new,” he said. “They basically…
Echo Echo Wine pairs to a perfect playlist
Wine pairings are no longer just for food. Echo Echo Wine pairs its blends with curated playlists that aim to enhance the imbiber’s experience. Try the 2017 Benchland Sauvignon Blanc with vibrant citrus aromas that go well with any zesty shellfish or the 2016 Coastal Red Blend, a grenache and syrah blend with spice and…
Element will close in St. Louis at the end of October
Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 5:35 p.m. Oct. 17 to include comments from Tudor Seserman. Element Restaurant and Lounge will close doors for good at the end of this month. Executive chef Tudor Seserman announced the closure via a statement today, Oct. 17. The restaurant’s last dinner service will be Saturday, Oct. 27. Sesserman…
Polite Society will open The Drawing Room, a private event space upstairs
Polite Society in Lafayette Square will soon expand its operations, one floor up. Co-owner Brian Schmitz said the restaurant, located at 1923 Park Ave., will open a private event space, dubbed The Drawing Room, on the second floor of the building. Schmitz said construction is underway. He hopes to start booking the space in about…
Bluewood Brewing will open on Cherokee Street in early 2019
The eastern end of Cherokee Street will soon have its own brewery. As reported by St. Louis Magazine, Bluewood Brewing will open its taphouse at 1821 Cherokee St., the former home of Table and The Corner Gates, in early 2019. Owners Cameron Lund, Grant Lodholz and Jerry Moberg are somewhat familiar faces on the local…
Recipe: Tea-Brined Chicken Wings
This tea-based recipe was inspired by a seasonal cocktail at Reeds American Tablecalled “Didn’t You Just Ask Me That?” It had a gin base with Big O Ginger liqueur, lemon and an amazing tea liqueur called Cheongsam Smoky Mist. Reeds bartender Naomi Roquet made her own version by infusing vodka with Lapsang souchong tea and…
Hamilton Hospitality will open Rhone Rum Bar in November
Hamilton Hospitality is expanding its Lafayette Square holdings with Rhone Rum Bar, a Caribbean-themed bar and restaurant at 2107 Chouteau Ave. Co-owner Paul Hamilton said he hopes to have the doors open by mid-November, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Hamilton Hospitality also owns Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Vin de Set, PW Pizza, The Malthouse Cellar,…
First-generation farmers in St. Louis forge their own paths
A new generation of young farmers is sprouting in a trade once dominated by single bloodlines and overall-donning white men. First-timers are buying land and setting up camp, choosing to venture into an industry known for grueling hours and even more grueling margins. These young men and women bring energy, collaboration and a scrappy entrepreneurship…
Kemoll’s will leave the Met downtown, move to Westport Plaza
One of downtown St. Louis’ longest-running restaurants is rebranding and heading west. Kemoll’s will leave its perch atop the Metropolitan Square building and reopen as Kemoll’s Chop House in the former Dierdorf & Harts space at 323 Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. The current restaurant will serve its last meal Jan. 31, 2019; the new…
Fields Foods announces third new location in Central West End
Local grocery store Fields Foods recently announced another new location slated to open later this year. The upcoming Central West End store at 625 N. Euclid Ave., will be the third new Fields Foods to open in the next six months. Fields will also open a downtown location at 18th Street and Washington Avenue this…
Coffee Cartel will close after more than two decades
Coffee Cartel at 2 Maryland Plaza will close its doors. The longtime Central West End fixture will have its last service on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Owner Dennis Gorg Jr. said he couldn’t attribute the decline of the 24-hour cafe to any one cause. “This year, we saw a 24 percent decrease in sales, and last…
St. Louis institution Cardwell’s at the Plaza will close doors
One of the city’s most well-known chefs will soon hanging his apron and begin a new chapter. Bill Cardwell, chef-owner of Cardwell’s At The Plaza in Frontenac, will shutter his eponymous eatery in late December and enter “semi-retirement.” Cardwell made the announcement in a release and on social media Thursday, Oct. 11. Cardwell opened his…
First Look: Gringo in downtown St. Louis
Gringo lives again in downtown St. Louis. Two years after closing in the Central West End, the Mexican eatery has reopened in the MX District at 635 Washington Ave., in the former Robust Wine Bar space. The first day of service for Gringo’s latest incarnation was Monday, Oct. 8. The menu features a variety of…
Why soju should be your new vodka
Think the best-selling liquor in the world is vodka? Bourbon? Think again. Korean soju has topped the list for years. In 2017, the HiteJinro brand sold 44 million more cases than its closest competitor (a Thai cane spirit), according to the International Wine & Spirits Research group. Despite international popularity, soju has been little more…
Cornflower Coffee & Tea opens inside St. Louis Art Supply in CWE
South City Art Supply, formerly at 1926 Cherokee St., has a new name and location, and it’s also home to a new coffee spot. St. Louis Art Supply and Cornflower Coffee & Tea opened softly on Sept. 19 at 4532 and 4530 Olive St., respectively in the Central West End. “We always wanted to do…
Review: Salume Beddu at Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights
In May 2017, Salume Beddu owner Mark Sanfilippo’s nationally lauded empire of artisan cured meats moved from its former Lindenwood Park storefront to Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights. A mecca of unique wine, craft beer and specialty foods, Parker’s provides an ideal eclectic, comfortable environment for Salume Beddu’s local products and lunch menu. It might…
Creamy Nuoc Cham
Makes about 2 cups
Magic sauce
About 1¼ cup
White Chocolate-Raspberry Swiss Rolls
10 to 12 servings
Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer from Off Color Brewing and Destihl Brewery
Celebrate Oktoberfest this year with a fest flagship marzen like Off Color Brewing’s Waddle, a nutty, medium-bodied version of the classic style with rounded malt notes and a delicate, yeast-driven fruitiness. Or, for a lighter option, gravitate toward Destihl Brewery’s Weissenheimer, a German-style wheat beer stacked with notes of clove and banana, along with a…
First Look: 58 Hundred in Southwest Garden
When Marc Del Pietro and Brian Doherty closed The Block in the Central West End, they announced plans to open a new concept, one that took vegetables as seriously as The Block took meat dishes. The wait for that new eatery is over – 58 Hundred officially opened Sept. 28 at 5800 Southwest Ave., in…
Review: Good Fortune in Botanical Heights
Editor’s Note: Good Fortune has closed. I had been craving mapo tofu since I saw the “Chinese Classics” episode of my favorite cooking show, “America’s Test Kitchen.” The fiery Sichuan comfort meal features bean curd and ground meat simmered in a glossy red sauce made from fermented broad bean paste, black beans, ginger, garlic, Sichuan…
3 St. Charles County beer events to enjoy this weekend
October means the St. Louis metro area is awash in beer events every weekend, and it’s been a while since I suggested heading across the Missouri River for some fun. Now is the appropriate time, thanks to an array of sudsy options all weekend including a milestone beer release, an old dude’s birthday celebration and…
Recipe: White Chocolate-Raspberry Swiss Rolls
I recently went to Napa Valley and had an opportunity to stop by one of my favorite bakeries in the country, Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery. I was excited to try the pastries I’ve seen in his cookbooks like Oh Ohs, his version of the Hostess classic, Ho Hos. I tried my own variation of these…
6 dining trends we’re watching now in St. Louis
1. Better Statement Walls Statement walls have gotten a little more interesting than the slightly darker color on every fourth wall in the aughts. From the lush floral custom wallpaper at Louie (dusty pink and white flowers sinking into a black background) to Yellowbelly’s stylized tropical mural by St. Louis native artist Noah MacMillan, restaurants are using…
Niche Food Group chefs shuffle into new roles at Sardella, Pastaria and Brasserie
Niche Food Group has reorganized the leadership at some of its restaurants. As of today, Oct. 2, Brian Moxey has left his executive chef position at Brasserie to take the same roll at Sardella. This allows chef Ashley Shelton (a Sauce Ones To Watch in 2016 and 2018 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest nominee) to devote…
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Grove Fest returns for 13th annual free street festival on Oct. 6
The 13th annual Grove Fest is takin’ it to the streets from 2 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, when about 20,000 people are expected to fill Manchester Avenue between Sarah Street and Arco Avenue. The eclectic event aims to showcase not only the best of The Grove, but also some exceptional businesses and…
What I Do: Caryn Dugan of STL Veg Girl
A decade ago, Caryn Dugan was a self-professed Lean Cuisine queen who couldn’t prepare a meal without microwave instructions. After losing her father to cancer and battling her own diagnosis, she purged her kitchen and leapt into the world of plant-based cooking. Today she’s STL Veg Girl, hosting cooking classes, seminars and, most recently, a…
Aaron Martinez will be executive chef at Elaia and Olio
Editor’s note: This post was updated at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 to include information about Ben Grupe’s new project. There will soon be a changing of the guard at Elaia and Olio. As reported by St. Louis Post-Dispatch, executive chef Ben Grupe is leaving his position at the Botanical Heights eateries. Chef Aaron Martinez will…
5 new St. Louis restaurants to try in October
1. Savage2655 Ann Ave., St. Louis, 314.354.8488, savagestl.com Chef Logan Ely made waves last year with Square1 Project, an underground pop-up restaurant with a barebones kitchen and staff that served fancifully presented tasting menus with creative techniques and ingredients. Now, Ely has taken his passion aboveground with Savage, located in the space that formerly housed…
Chimichurri Breakfast Sandwich
1 serving
Sweet Potato Wedge Fries with Chimichurri
2 to 4 servings
Basic Green Chimichurri
Makes 1 cup
Easy Weeknight Chimichurri Pasta
4 to 6 servings
Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak
4 servings
Basic Red Chimichurri
1½ cups
Simple Baked Fish with Chimichurri Rojo
4 servings
First Look: The B-Side on Cherokee Street
Cherokee Street has a new spot for cheap, late-night eats and just one more round. The B-Side hosted a soft opening on Friday, Oct. 21 at 2709 Cherokee St. As The Scoop reported in March, co-owners Francis Rodriguez and Joe Timm had their eyes on the spot down the street from their restaurant, Yaqui’s, when Los…
