6 salad recipes that definitely don’t suck
If you see those ready-to-serve salads while strolling the produce aisle, keep on walking. There’s never a reason to buy bottled dressing. These six stunning salads are full of color, texture and filling flavors that won’t disappoint on the dinner table, in the break room or at the potluck. Easy and foolproof doesn’t have to…
3 new St. Louis restaurants to try in June
1. The Boathouse6101 Government Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, 314.366.1555, boathousestl.com The Boathouse is worth a trip even if you stay on dry land. When Sugarfire Events took over management this year, it updated the menu and upgraded the beverage list. Bud Light is still there, but now you can opt for something like a…
Farro Salad with Giardiniera
4 main servings; 8 side servings
Spring Roll Salad
2 main servings or 4 side servings
Citrus-Avocado Salad
4 servings
Grilled Kale Salad
2 main servings; 4 side servings
First Look: Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop in Webster Groves
The cafe portion of Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop opened Saturday, May 26, at 803 Marshall Ave., in Webster Groves. As Sauce reported earlier this month, Maypop opened as a garden center earlier in May with plans to open the cafe soon after. The shop offers a variety of locally made food and beverage options,…
Lulu’s Local Eatery will open a pingpong bar above restaurant
Lulu’s Local Eatery, at 3201 S. Grand Ave., will soon get some additional elbow room. According to co-owner Lauren “Lulu” Loomis, the restaurant will expand into the former office space on the second floor of its building sometime in June, adding 22 seats. There will also be a full bar and two pingpong tables to keep…
Six Mile Bridge Beer launches canned beer for summer
Cans are so hot right now, and you know what I love more than drinking fresh beer out of cans? The joy I feel when breweries get their products into more hands thanks to easily transportable packaging. That is exactly what Six Mile Bridge Beer is doing this weekend. Head to Maryland Heights this Saturday,…
First Look: Earthbound Satellite in Soulard
Earthbound Satellite, the futuristic cocktail bar from the folks behind Earthbound Beer, has officially landed at 1921 S. Ninth St., in Soulard. Opening day is scheduled for Thursday, May 31. As Sauce reported in March, the owners of Earthbound Beer announced plans to open the cocktail bar inspired in part by the Italian futurist art…
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Celebrate history at the Central West End Cocktail Party June 9
Sip your way through the Central West End during the neighborhood’s third annual Cocktail Party, a boozy bash featuring food and drinks from more than a dozen local establishments, as well as a cocktail competition and live entertainment. About 5,000 people will fill Euclid Avenue between Maryland and McPherson avenues the evening of June 9…
Alumni Saint Louis closes downtown, announces two new concepts
Alumni Saint Louis, the St. Louis-themed eatery downtown at 200 N. 13th St., in the Park Pacific building, has closed, but will reopen as two new co-located concepts. The announcement of the change was made on the restaurant’s website and Facebook page: “We are pleased to announce that in September we will be opening two…
Recipe: Pork Chops with Mojo Sauce
Mojo is a traditional Cuban sauce made with tart orange juice and lots of garlic that’s made for grilled meat. A few tips before you get started: I mixed lemon juice and Dijon mustard with orange juice to give it an extra sour hit. Also, adding a bit of sugar to the pork chop is…
Kosher Italian-American eatery, sushi bar Café Coeur will open this fall
A new kosher Italian-American restaurant and sushi bar will open doors in Creve Coeur this fall. Co-owners Moshe Plotnik and Yaniv Sides plan on opening Café Coeur at 10477 Old Olive Street Road in October. Plotnik said Café Coeur will offer kosher versions of gourmet pizza, pastas, salads and fish, along with a sushi bar. Plotnik…
4 cans to crush all summer long
Whether you’re having people over for a backyard barbecue, hitting the river for a float trip or just patio hopping around the city, be sure to stock your cooler or beer bucket with some of my favorite crushable cans (yes, you know Pinner and Bud Light Lime will be in my cooler, but they will…
6 pantry staples Lona’s Lil Eats’ Lona Luo can’t cook without
Lona Luo, chef-owner of Lona’s Lil’ Eats, is a master of multiple cuisines with a repertoire ranging from Chinese to Thai to Burmese and beyond. She shared a handful of must-haves central to her creativity in the kitchen. 1. Cao guo. “I use it for all kinds of cooking,” Luo said of this aromatic Chinese…
Pork Chops with Mojo Sauce
2 servings
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IndiHop beer festival returns to Cherokee Street and The Grove June 2
St. Louis’ community-building beer festival IndiHop returns for its seventh year from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Ride the free shuttle between The Grove and Cherokee Street and use your souvenir tasting glass to try unlimited 2-ounce pours from 25 businesses in each neighborhood. Participating breweries include 4 Hands Brewing Co., Earthbound Beer,…
Big Baby Q’s Ben Welch will launch pop-up series, Lucy Quinn
Ben Welch, co-owner of Big Baby Q and Smokehouse, is getting ready to embark on a new culinary adventure with a series of pop-up events under the name of Lucy Quinn. Welch said the first Lucy Quinn event will be Sunday, July 1, at Alphateria at Alpha Brewing Co., part of the Sunday Chef Friends…
BLT will open downtown in mid-June, serving breakfast, lunch and tacos
A new restaurant called BLT will open near the America’s Center Convention Complex come mid-June, yet its emphasis will not be on the classic American sandwich. As reported by St. Louis Magazine, BLT stands for breakfast, lunch and tacos. Co-owner Josh Powlishta described the restaurant as “Midwestern comfort food with a Southwestern flare.” BLT will…
Fitz’s Root Beer will open a South County location
Fitz’s Root Beer will be part of the upcoming Gathering Square Development at 5228-5240 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in South County. According to a release, construction will begin on the new building in July, and the 9,000-square-foot restaurant should be open for business by the end of the year. The original Fitz’s restaurant opened in the…
Food & Wine dubs Vicia’s Michael Gallina a Best New Chef of 2018
The accolades just keep coming for Vicia. This time, chef and co-owner Michael Gallina has been recognized for his culinary prowess on Food & Wine’s 2018 list of Best New Chefs in America. “I’m speechless. It’s a really incredible honor,” Gallina said. “I give most of the credit to my team. It’s mine and Tara’s (Gallina’s…
4 deals for $10 or less at Good Fortune, Olive & Oak and more
1. May is the perfect time to try Good Fortune in Botanical Heights. This month, the new American-Chinese venue debuts a budget-friendly Ten Dollar Takeout menu, where everything is $10 or less. Choose from some regular menu items or new specials that change every week like dumplings or crab Rangoon. 2. Warm weather is made…
North Shore Sol Vodka is an ideal base for a Honey Gimlet
Handmade in small batches, North Shore Sol Vodka is infused and distilled with lemon, lime and orange zest, then finished with chamomile flowers. The citrus comes through first, with floral and honey notes in the finish. Try it on the rocks or in a Honey Gimlet: In an ice-filled shaker, combine 2 ounces North Shore…
First Look: Twisted Roots Brewing Co. in Midtown
Two longtime area brewers will open their own establishment today, May 18, at 4 p.m. in Midtown. Co-owners Kris Wangelin and Adam Patterson will launch Twisted Roots Brewing Co. at 3690 Forest Park Ave., in the former home of Pappo’s Pizza and Six Row Brewing. As Sauce reported in January, Patterson served as general manager…
2 royal wedding specials to indulge your inner Anglophile
For those of us whose invitations for tomorrow’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were lost in the mail, it’s not too late to RSVP for royal-themed specials around St. Louis. 1. La Patisserie Chouquette La Patisserie Chouquette will host a sold-out watch party at the crack of dawn tomorrow morning. “I remember…
Review: Small Change in Benton Park
Mixing craft cocktails with Red Hot Riplets from a vending machine may sound like a bar identity crisis, but the marriage of high and low is a happy one at Small Change. Where the owners’ other place, Planter’s House, is perfect for a special night out, the new Benton Park spot works for any occasion.…
Hi-Pointe Drive-In will open in O’Fallon, Illinois
Hi-Pointe Drive-In is headed east. According to co-owner Mike Johnson, the first Hi-Pointe franchise is set to open in O’Fallon, Illinois “in about five months.” As reported by St. Louis Magazine, this is the second location of Johnson’s popular burger and sandwich joint, which opened in early 2017 at 1033 McCausland Ave., in St. Louis.…
Narwhal’s will open a second location in The Streets of St. Charles
Just in time for next year’s boozy slushy season, Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice has announced its second storefront, slated to open on The Streets of St. Charles late in spring 2019. “It made sense to bring the concept far enough west to make it more accessible to people out there who don’t want to go…
Brennan’s will open second location, Brennan’s Work & Leisure, in Midtown
A Central West End fixture will soon have a presence in Midtown. Brennan’s owner Kevin Brennan will open Brennan’s Work & Leisure sometime this fall at 3015 Locust St., in the same block as Small Batch and The Fountain on Locust. Brennan’s marketing and events manager Zach Gzehoviak said work is currently underway to refurbish the more…
Get a taste of Brew Hub Taproom with an award-winning Rome City IPA
Brew Hub finally opened a taproom in the Gateway City, and all IPA drinkers should acquaint themselves with its 2017 Great American Beer Festival gold medal winner, Rome City IPA. This brew boasts classic American IPA characteristics with its copper color, medium body, clean finish and lingering bitterness. Aromatics are hop-dominated with notes of tropical…
Juniper’s John Perkins will open breakfast-brunch spot, Little Bird
As Sauce reported last year, chef-owner John Perkins is moving his Southern-inspired eatery Juniper from 360 N. Boyle Ave. to a brand new space in the 4101 Laclede development in the Central West End late this summer. Now Perkins has officially announced what he’s doing with the soon-to-be-vacant Juniper spot: Little Bird, a Southern breakfast…
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WOW Air’s trips from St. Louis to Iceland begin May 17
Wow! You’ve got to go to Iceland. WOW Air starts service May 17 from Lambert International Airport and with flights starting as low as $99, getting across the pond has never been more affordable and, frankly, more fun. Founded in November 2011, this economical airline serves 36 destinations across Europe, North America and Asia, but…
Maypop combines coffee and gardening in Webster Groves
A new business combining horticulture and coffee has opened – partially, anyway – in Webster Groves. The garden shop portion of Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop opened for business on Saturday, May 12, at 803 Marshall Ave. The coffee shop side is tentatively slated to open on Saturday, May 26, according to general manager Laura Tetley.…
Recipe: Rhubarb Foster
I confess, I was going to do a traditional bananas Foster recipe, but then I saw the produce man unloading stalk after stalk of ruby red rhubarb. I was certain at that moment I could Foster the heck out of it! Rhubarb is only around for a bit, so get it while you can. It’s…
Enjoy this juicy Zinfandel chilled on a patio
Kick off patio season with 2016 Dashe Les Enfants Terrible Zinfandel Mendocino Cuvee, an outstanding summertime red with seductive, juicy raspberry aromas that pairs well with anything. This 100 percent zinfandel from Mendocino in northern California has only 13.8 percent alcohol and is so easy to sip. Named for “unruly children,” it’s the most fun,…
Rhubarb Foster
4 servings
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The Muny Centennial Birthday Bash on May 20 features nearly 20 food trucks
Celebrate 100 years of Muny magic during its Centennial Birthday Bash from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20. This free musical-themed street fair features nearly 20 food trucks, including Doughboys, Farmtruk, Guerrilla Street Food, Steak Louie, Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery, Mission Taco Joint, The Cup, Essentially Fries and more. “We offered the idea…
Eat This: Avocado Salad at Southwest Diner
Don’t get us wrong: We love cheese-laden Tex-Mex, but the avocado salad is our current favorite on Southwest Diner’s menu. Wedges of avocado are coated in breadcrumbs, fried until golden and crisp, then placed on a bed of romaine lettuce with pico de gallo and queso fresco. Creamy sambal dressing delivers garlic and basal heat,…
Recipe: Seared Salmon Sushi Bowls
My favorite way to eat salmon is sashimi, but I also love crispy skin. This recipe has the best of both worlds with a crisp, seared exterior and a rare center. I recommend getting sashimi-grade salmon at Bob’s Seafood. They will guide you to the specific salmon that is safe to eat raw. Paired with…
Review: Squatter’s Cafe in Grand Center
Tucked into the KDHX building in Grand Center, Squatter’s Cafe could easily pass for a little urban coffee shop. But instead of cappuccinos, the compact lunch counter quickly turns out plate after plate masterfully prepared by James Beard-nominated chef-owner Rob Connoley. With just a couple hot plates and a fridge, Connoley and his sous chef Justin…
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4 Hands Lupulin Carnival returns May 19 nearly twice as big as last year
The 4 Hands Brewing Co. Lupulin Carnival is back and bigger than ever when it returns to St. Louis Union Station May 19 to celebrate lupulin, a waxy yellow substance in hops that imparts flavor and aroma during the brewing process. The carnival began seven years ago as a release party for 4 Hands War…
Two more delicious events to extend the weekend
Fuel up all weekend long and beyond with these two food- and drink-centric events. 1. Global Brew Can JamNow that spring has finally sprung, get outside and enjoy some beer. This annual event outside Global Brew Tap House in Rock Hill spotlights the best in canned brews. Purchase a cold can from breweries like Odell…
6 lactose beers that definitely aren’t stouts
Beer lovers know that lactose isn’t just for dunking chocolate chip cookies. With its iconic milk stout, Left Hand Brewing Co. popularized the trend of using milk sugar to balance the incessant roasted character of stout malt bills, creating a mildly sweeter palate without excessively increasing alcohol content. Now, the unfermentable sugar is working its…
What I Do: Patrick Horine of the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
Patrick Horine launched the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market in 2006 with 13 vendors. Today, there are more than 60 with everything from organic produce to chicken coop rentals. The co-founder of Local Harvest Grocery has launched several successful projects, but he’s had his fair share of failures. Still, that hasn’t deterred him from new endeavors:…
First Look: The Boathouse at Forest Park
A Forest Park icon has a new look and taste. As Sauce reported in December 2017 , Sugarfire Events took over management of The Boathouse at Forest Park late last year with the intention to revitalize the iconic eatery. The new incarnation opened for business on Wednesday, April 25, just in time for patio season. Executive…
Pig & Pickle closes after seven months in business
Pig & Pickle has closed its doors. As reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the last day of service was Sunday, May 6. The restaurant, located in the former Atlas Restaurant space at 5513 Pershing Ave., in the DeBaliviere neighborhood, opened in September 2017. Chef-owner Ryan Lewis owned the Driftwood Eatery in Springfield, Ill., prior…
The tenacity of Lona’s Lil Eats’ Lona Luo
When Lona Luo found out she was nominated for Best Chef: Midwest by the James Beard Foundation, she was nonplussed. “I didn’t know what it was,” she admitted. Instead of jumping on the phone to call family and friends, Luo spent the day as usual, working in the kitchen at her restaurant, Lona’s Lil Eats,…
8 recipes for the perfect Cinco De Mayo
Americans love a good party, so naturally, Americans love Cinco de Mayo. This year, ditch the kitschy sombreros and get a little closer to Mexico with these delicious dishes inspired by the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine. 1. Recipe: Paloma 2. Recipe: Quesadillas Tradicionales 3. Recipe: Tofu Tacos 4. Recipe: Classic Margarita 5. Recipe: Cóctel de Frutas 6. Recipe: Enchiladas Verdes…
Drink these 5 margarita-esque goses on Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo isn’t just for eating tacos and drinking tequila. Grab a gose (pronounced GOHZ’-uh) – a tart German-style wheat beer brewed with salt that often includes citrus and coriander – and have a fiesta. 1. Paloma Gose, the newest release from Schlafly’s Cellar Selections, rocks characteristic Paloma cocktail notes of bright grapefruit and…
11 reasons to go to The Taco & Ice Cream Joint now
The Taco & Ice Cream Joint does more than combine two of our favorite things. Large portions, low prices and a range of spot-on traditional and creative flavors have us pulling up colorful chairs in the cavernous Cherokee Street spot so often our loved ones are worried. If you somehow need more motivation than the…
First Look: Tropical Liqueurs and Guerrilla Street Food in The Grove
The Tropical Liqueurs-Guerrilla Street Food partnership at 4104 Manchester Ave. in The Grove is within sight of its opening day. Trops co-owner Billy Thompson said he hopes final inspections take place early this month. After that, the space will be home to a full array of boozy frozen libations and Filipino-inspired fare. The new Trops…
Get to know the magnificent margarita (and where to drink them around St. Louis)
The margarita is one of the most ordered cocktails in the U.S. for good reason. This sublime amalgamation of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur has a little bit of everything the palate desires: salt, sweet, sour – even some smoke, depending on the tequila. The iconic margarita is basically a tequila version of the…
5 magnificent margarita recipes to make now
When making your own margarita, make sure it starts with 100 percent agave tequila, fresh lime juice and a quality orange liqueur. Stick with these fool-proof recipes and recommendations to avoid heartbreak. Tequila Daisy David Wondrich’s recipe reprinted with permission from liquor.com1 serving ½ oz. lemon juice½ tsp. superfine sugar2 oz. reposado tequila ½ oz.…
Cork & Barrel owners will open 909 Public House in Wentzville
Cork & Barrel owners Jill and Joel Ragan are heading west with their next restaurant. 909 Public House will open in mid-June at 909 Main Plaza Drive in Wentzville. “We really feel like Wentzville is an up-and-coming trendy area,” said general manager Michelle Hanson. “It’s kind of an untapped market right now, but I feel…
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Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair features art, food, drinks and music on Mother’s Day weekend
Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 31st annual Art Fair will take place May 11 to 13 and features local food and beverage vendors, activities and entertainment for kids and families, live music and, of course, up to 150 artists. With more than a dozen concessions vendors, the Art Fair has something for everyone. Capitalist Pig and Mission…
Hello Juice & Smoothie will open in early summer in The Grove
Jordan and Kayla Bauer will open Hello Juice & Smoothie, a brick-and-mortar location of their former pop-up-style setup, early this summer at 1000 S. Newstead Ave. in the Grove. Hello Juice & Smoothie will serve juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls, and the Bauers are looking into expanding the business to serve hot drinks and food…
Review: Privado in The Delmar Loop
Miles Davis’ “All Blues” played as I took my seat at one of the four two-tops in front of Privado’s wide-open kitchen. A sophisticated aperitif of prosecco, vermouth and Aperol furthered the mood. I was finally here, along with 15 others lucky enough to buy a ticket to Mike Randolph’s latest. Latest what? Fantasy? Experiment?…
5 new places to try in St. Louis in May
1. The Benevolent King7268 Manchester Road, Maplewood, 314.899.0440, thebenevolentking.com The intimate space of Ben Poremba’s latest restaurant is decked out with dark walls, gilded accents and music with a Moroccan vibe. Layered, bright flavors find their way into every dish on the constantly changing, Moroccan-themed menu – like citrusy marinated olives, harissa-smoked sturgeon and a…
Classic Margarita
1 serving
Dale’s Ultimate Mango-Rita
1 serving
Margaritas for 10
10 servings
Tequila Daisy
1 serving
Spicy Margarita
1 serving
Recipe: Quick Strawberry Balsamic Shrub
Alert: This will be the summer of the shrub. These fruit syrups preserved with vinegar are popping up in bars all over St. Louis, and they are simple to make at home, too. When it comes to spirit combinations, the sky is the limit. Choose your base flavor from stone fruit, berries, citrus or herbs,…
