Internship Opportunity: Editorial Intern
Attention journalism, communications and English students: Sauce Magazine is seeking Editorial Interns for spring and summer 2017. We need students with a passion for the St. Louis food scene who want to translate that love to print and online media. As a Sauce Editorial Intern, you will: -Assist Sauce editorial team with the production of…
Nathalie’s to close Nov. 5
After nearly three years in business, Nathalie’s is closing doors at 4365 Lindell Blvd., in the Central West End. Owner Nathalie Pettus said the restaurant’s last day will be Saturday, Nov. 5, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Pettus, who also owns the 327-acre Overlook Farm in Clarksville, said operating two businesses so far from each other…
Recipe: Cheddar, Leek & Curry Scones
How to Boil an Egg by Rose Carrarini is full of simple, timeless egg-centric recipes from a basic poached egg to quiche and pastries. What attracted me to the book, though, was its restrained British elegance with lush stills of popovers and Eton messes by botanical artist Fiona Strickland. I want to be the person…
Local Harvest Catering under new ownership as Seed Sprout Spoon
The former catering arm of Local Harvest Grocery is under new ownership, emerging as Seed Sprout Spoon. Erin Wiles and The Civil Life’s former chef Brendan Kirby quietly purchased the business in August, finishing up existing catering contracts before making the transition. Seed Sprout Spoon will stay in the old Local Harvest Catering space at 3137…
Recipe: Moroccan-spiced Spaghetti Squash
While I love decorative gourds as much as the next person, I’m an edible gourd kind of gal. Pumpkin, delicata, acorn, butternut, pattypan… As soon as autumn hits, I’m throwing these at everything except my tablescape. Spaghetti squash is one variety I haven’t played with much. I love the idea of a squash that transforms…
The Weekend Project: Pretzels and Beer Cheese
Soft pretzels fresh from the oven are practically an out-of-body experience – especially when paired with beer cheese sauce, pungent mustard and a pint of a good beer. Bad pretzels, on the other hand, are not worth the energy it takes to chew them. The disappointment of a stale or soggy pretzel can only be soothed…
St. Louis Brewers Guild Halloween Party
The annual St. Louis Brewers Guild Halloween Party in Lafayette Park returns this Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. Like last year, I urge all you city dwellers who don’t venture into the county or over a river that often to acquaint yourselves with some amazing beer brewed outside STL city limits. Tickets are…
Recipe: Smoked Trout Chowder
Smoked trout is a rich, delectable and incredibly versatile ingredient. Infused with rustic wood smoke, these fillets are perfect in dips or salads, or served as a cold appetizer or hot entree. They also make for flavor-packed centerpiece in this simple chowder recipe. Rich and creamy, soul-warming chowder is perfect for a fall afternoon. Save yourself…
Smoked Trout Chowder
4 to 6 servings
Ben Poremba to open Mexican restaurant, Nixta, in former Old Standard space
Three months after closing Old Standard Fried Chicken, Ben Poremba has a new concept ready to debut: Nixta, a Mexican restaurant at 1621 Tower Grove Ave. A soft opening is slated for Nov. 11. “I’ve opened many restaurants in the past five years,” Poremba said. “This one is as exciting as Olio.” Don’t expect endless…
Recipe: Apple-Burrata Salad
Cabbage, apples and creamy burrata cheese come together for a sophisticated spin on a humble salad. In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and a few drops of hot sauce. Add a 10-ounce bag of shredded green cabbage, 1 thinly sliced Pink Lady or…
First Look: Mona’s on The Hill
Two months after closing doors at his Spanish tapas restaurant, owner Brendan Marsden opened doors at Mona’s, an American-Italian joint, on Oct. 19. As Sauce reported in August, Marsden closed Modesto after 15 years, announcing that it was time for a concept change at the space on 5257 Shaw Ave. The Hill is known for Italian-American…
New Waterloo brewery catches fire Sunday
Just one month after opening, a fire broke out at Hopskeller Brewing Co. yesterday morning, Oct. 23. Owner Matt Schweizer said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and no one was injured. “That is the most relieving part to me,” Schweizer said. Hopskeller opened Sept. 21 at 116 E. Third St.,…
New owner discusses vision for Blood & Sand
In December 2015, Blood & Sand co-owners TJ Vytlacil and Adam Frager announced they were putting the downtown restaurant up for sale in order to focus their attention on their software company, Brigade Society. On Thursday, Oct. 20, the duo announced that Tim Murphy, an early member, had purchased the business. “Tim was the best…
Chef Chris Ladley to depart Quincy Street Bistro after two years
After two years, Chris Ladley is departing Quincy Street Bistro. His final dinner service is today, Oct. 21. Ladley had been executive chef since Chris Tirone departed in November 2015. Ladley said he plans to take a break from the fast-paced workload of a chef, take a vacation and help some of his friends with restaurant projects.…
Recipe: Biscuits & Gravy
Though not explicitly a breakfast cookbook, Butter & Scotch knows its way around a brunch menu. The owners of the Brooklyn bar and bakery built their shop around two favorite things: cocktails and baked goods. Their Saturday brunch menu focuses on that most delicious of savory breakfast treats: biscuits. Biscuits and gravy is a Midwest…
Details emerge as Polite Society plans on late 2016 opening
After nearly seven months of construction, co-owners Brian Schmitz and Jonathan Schoen are finishing up work on Polite Society at 1923 Park Ave. The duo hope to open in late November or early December. “Polite Society grew out of a conversation about the type of restaurant that should exist but hadn’t,” Schmitz said, adding that…
The Sweet Divine catches fire, owners intend to rebuild
Cupcake bakery The Sweet Divine caught fire in Soulard at 11 a.m. on yesterday, Oct. 17. Despite fire damage to the decorating room and smoke damage throughout the building, co-owners Jason and Jenna Siebert are determined to get back to work as soon as possible. An official cause for the fire has not been named…
First Look: Eat Sandwiches in Tower Grove South
Eat Sandwiches will soon open doors at 3148 Morgan Ford Road. Co-owner Byron Smith hope to start slinging sandwiches at his Tower Grove South spot as soon as this Friday, Oct. 21. As Sauce reported in September, the 24-seat counter-service deli will open in the original Local Harvest Grocery location. Eat Sandwiches will offer (what else?)…
The Little Dipper to reopen inside The Fortune Teller Bar
The Little Dipper, which closed in August, has found a new home inside The Fortune Teller Bar on Cherokee Street. As reported by St. Louis Magazine, Fortune Teller’s kitchen is closed and will reopen as The Little Dipper under chef-owner Tanya Brown on Nov. 5. “Tanya became a friend of ours as mutual customers – her…
3 GABF-worthy beers
Last weekend, I attended the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, a three-day national beer festival and competition attended by thousands each year. Though the festival itself can be over-stimulating at times, Denver is full of fantastic beer, beer people and beer events throughout the week. Several St. Louis-area breweries poured at GABF, and even more…
Baileys’ Range to open second location in the Shaw neighborhood
Owner Dave Bailey announced today, Oct. 14, that he will open a second, smaller Baileys’ Range at 4175 Shaw Blvd. Construction will take nearly a full year, so Bailey is eyeing a late 2017 opening date. “I wanted to be in the neighborhood. I wanted to try a different model of Range and the property itself just came…
Recipe: Yuca Buns and Avena Smoothie
Authors of America’s Best Breakfasts, Lee Brian Schrager and Adeena Sussman tapped into their network of culinary friends and chefs across the U.S. to discover some of the country’s best breakfasts. Each region gets its due (shoutouts to Prasino and Half & Half, who represented St. Louis), and I headed to Miami to make chef…
Gluten-free A2 Cafe closes downtown
After less than a year in business, A2 Cafe has closed its doors downtown. Its last day of business was Monday, Oct. 10, as reported by the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Owner Audrey Faulstich posted notice of the closure online on Monday, Oct. 9. Faulstich said while she had a solid customer base, the cost of…
Recipe: Spicy Orange Chicken Bites
I sometimes whine about how difficult it can be to execute authentic Asian cuisine with just five ingredients (just ask my editors!). But sometimes recipes have a way of working out. This dish is embarrassingly simple and so versatile. Serve it with rice and veggies or in lettuce cups with fresh herbs. Swap the meat…
Spicy Orange Chicken Bites
3 to 4 servings
New Day Gluten Free to open Clayton cafe in December
Just weeks after New Day Gluten Free closed its doors in Ellisville, owners Garrett and Kelly Beck have announced a new location at 7807 Clayton Road. As Sauce reported in September, the Becks planned to find a new home for their dedicated gluten-free, peanut-free restaurant after nearly six years. Kelly Beck said she hopes to open…
First Look: Hopskeller Brewing Co. in Waterloo
Three years ago, Matt Schweizer was a high school history teacher with a passion for homebrewing. Today, he’s the owner and brewer at Waterloo’s newest brewpub, Hopskeller Brewing Co., which opened at the end of September. As Sauce reported in July 2015, Schweizer had support from several Waterloo residents, including Mayor Tom Smith, who approached him about…
We love this new Nashville bourbon
Hailing from Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee, Belle Meade Bourbon is an exciting new addition to the Missouri market. The Nelson brothers resurrected their triple-great-grandfather’s brand in 2009, a century after shutting down because of Prohibition. Steeped in history and flavor, the full-bodied spirit has distinct creme brulee notes at first taste, followed…
6 debate watch parties this Sunday
Whether you’re red, blue or somewhere between, we can all agree the next presidential debate this Sunday, Oct. 9, will be more bearable with a drink. Most St. Louisans won’t be lucky enough to grab a seat at Washington University, but we can post up at these fine establishments with a cold cocktail or beer,…
Budget Crunch: 8 delicious deals to try now
Got $10 and a friend? Then contributor Holly Fann has eight delicious deals you need to devour this month. 1. Throwback to your arcade days Wednesdays at Start Bar. Hump day includes happy hour specials including half-price pizzas, milkshakes and slushies from 4 to 7 p.m., and all the games are set to free play…
Companion’s Clayton Cafe to close Oct. 30
After 16 years, owner Josh Allen is closing doors at Companion’s Clayton cafe on Oct. 30. The cafe in Ladue and baking campus in Maryland Heights will both remain open. “Our lease was expiring and we had to make the decision as to whether we wanted to re-up on a longer term lease,” he said.…
First Look: Egg in Benton Park
Pay no attention to the Spare No Rib signs at 2200 Gravois Ave.; Egg is now open for weekday breakfast and lunch in the barbecue joint’s original location. As reported by Sauce in July, Egg is an expansion of the brunch popup by the same name. Spare No Rib has opened with the same menu…
Benton Park Cafe to find a new home in old Jax Cafe space
After nearly 10 years at 1900 Arsenal St., Benton Park Cafe is moving – but not too far. Owner Jessica Lenzen is relocating the restaurant to 2901 Salena St. (the former home of Jax Cafe) at the end of October. “I had been looking for over a year, but had done actual shopping for about…
The Weekend Project: Orange Chicken
Author Grace Young, who has penned Breath of a Wok and several other cookbooks on Chinese cuisine, was once asked where to get good Chinese food in New York City. “At home,” she replied. This weekend, we’re making a favorite Chinese carryout dish in your kitchen using a classic quick cooking method. Stir-frying takes bountiful vegetables, seasons…
Recipe: German Pancake
Big Bad Breakfast sounded like a fun cookbook, and author John Currence has the credentials to back up his recipes. He won a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: South in 2009, and he is the chef-owner of several restaurants in Oxford, Mississippi, including (of course) Big Bad Breakfast. I chose to make his…
Eat This: Honey-glazed chicken wings at Diner’s Delight
In business since 1969, Diner’s Delight has been around long enough to know a thing or two about chicken. Its tender, sticky Honey-glazed Chicken Wings are fried until crackling crisp, then lacquered in a spicy honey glaze for a finishing touch of sweet heat. Practice makes perfect chicken wings.
Recipe: Chocolate Chip-Orange Muffins
I never know what to do with an abundance of buttermilk. I can’t stomach drinking it straight – it tastes too much like spoiled milk to me. But when added to baked goods, buttermilk produces the most delectable crumb, making it perfect for morning muffins. This chocolate chip-orange version is heavenly: light and moist with plenty of…
Chocolate Chip-Orange Muffins
14 servings
Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream headed to Maplewood
Laurie and Eric Moore are bringing East Coast sweets to Maplewood. As reported by 40 South News, Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream is expected to open in the former I Scream Cakeslocation at 7326B Manchester Road on Nov. 1. When the space became available, Eric Moore, a native of The Garden State, saw an opportunity to…
Recipe: Braised Chicken with Green Olives, Lemon and Saffron
Thus far in our By the Book challenge, the selected Greek cookbooks have produced delicious Mediterranean dishes, but they were surprisingly lax in their instruction. À la Grecque had its confusing moments, but considering the vagaries of the previous cookbooks, it was downright educational. This recipe called for saffron, which I always regarded as an…
The Cup to close Chesterfield location, expand delivery and retail options
The Cup will close its Chesterfield location at 1590 Clarkson Road at the end of business on Saturday, Dec. 24, to focus on expanding delivery services and distribution. “(The Chesterfield location is) just too much space for us,” owner Ericka Frank said. “People have been requesting more and more delivery, and this way we’ll have…
Hamilton Hospitality, Charleville Brewing to open brewery, restaurant in 2017
Combine the brewing prowess of a Ste. Genevieve staple with the skill and experience of a downtown restaurant powerhouse, and you have Charleville Brewing Co. and Restaurant. The owners of the Ste. Genevieve brewery have joined forces with Paul and Wendy Hamilton of Hamilton Hospitality to open the new concept at 2101 Chouteau Ave., in…
Hit List: 3 new places you must try this October
1. Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice: 3906 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, 314.696.8388 With its long menu of boozy slushies and committed nautical theme, the one thing Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice might be missing is a pool. From the boardwalk-y planks of weathered wood on the walls to its narwhal mascot with an ornery expression, the bar…
Oktoberfest with the best
Fall brings the beer world’s most recognized and celebrated festival: Oktoberfest. Known in Munich as Wiesn, Oktoberfest first took place in 1810, spans approximately two weeks and brings in about 6 million visitors each year. This year, it runs from Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. Oktoberfest beers poured at Wiesn must be brewed within Munich’s…
What I Do: Marie-Anne Velasco of Nudo House
After more than 15 years in Chicago fine dining and the kitchens at The Ritz-Carlton and The Chase Park Plaza, Marie-Anne Velasco will open Nudo House with Mai Lee’s Qui Tran this fall. So how does a former Canadian Culinary Olympian wind up launching a ramen shop with St. Louis’ king of pho? A shared…
Review: Scarlett’s Wine Bar
Scarlett’s Wine Bar in the Central West End, owned by the same people as Sasha’s Wine Bars, serves up rich, generous pours from a finely curated menu. But the real stars at this chic little come-as-you-are bistro are the crispy slices of pizza charred in the wood-fire oven dominating the kitchen. Here are a few…
Review: Midtown Sushi & Ramen
After eating here a few times, I propose reversing the order of the dishes featured in Midtown’s name. With only four options on my visits, the ramen seemed to attract the most customers, something unheard of when sushi was the defining dish of Japanese cuisine. National trends have propelled the rise of ramen, and with…
Take your wine au naturel
Frey Vineyards has made organic natural wines (no added yeast, acid, sugar or sulfites) since 1980. The earthy and fruity Natural White loves a swirl in your glass to bring out the aroma, and the Natural Red is soft and round with a solid finish perfect for meat or cheese. Both blends have character worth…
Top Shelf: Five bartenders you should know
While you may have bartender besties at your go-to happy hour, some new restaurants have brought out fresh talent, and established bars quietly foster some of the best in the business. Expand your circle of friends to these bartenders and managers who are as good as the drinks they slide to the rail. Chelsea Littlebar…
Meals that changed my life: Scott McKinney
Despite being one of The Diners Club’s best restaurants in the world, it took a full year before Manresa received a response to its request for stages. Scott McKinney was the first person to take the bait, working unpaid for two months with the sommelier of the Los Gatos, California restaurant before he was hired…
Review: Carl’s Deli in Clayton
The word delicatessen means “delicious food,” which is what Carl’s Deli serves up in little baskets. It’s a small joint with crooked Cardinals paraphernalia on the walls and just the right ambiance for heaving fists full of meat down one’s gullet. However, direct comparisons to a New York deli aren’t really fair, since the friendly…
The Spanish natural cider we can’t stop sipping this fall
Fall is the time to go apple picking, but I prefer apple drinking. This season, I’m enjoying Bere Aran Sidra Natural, a still cider from the Basque region of Spain. This beauty boasts 60 apple varietals, no added sugar and is fermented with native yeast. Along with fresh apple, the aroma offers notes of flowers,…
Vegan Pozole
6 to 8 servings
Bourbon-Mushroom Burgers
4 servings
French Toast BLT
3 servings
Bourbon and Bacon Doughnuts
Makes 1 dozen doughnuts
Bacon-Pear Upside-Down Cake
1 9-inch cake
Candied Bacon
12 strips
Bourbon Pastry Cream
2 1/2 cups
Bourbon, Butter, Bacon
Bourbon, bacon and butter are a match made in heaven. Bourbon mellows and gets sweeter when it cooks. Bacon adds salty goodness and a wonderful depth of flavor. And butter? It just brings it all home. Sweet and savory, here are some of the best mashups from breakfast to dessert. How to Cook with Bourbon…
Hit List: October 2016
The Garden on Grand The Garden on Grand aims to bring Eden indoors with its expansive wood bar, tables cut from the same tree trunk, exposed brick and more live plants than you can shake a stick at. Order a glass of wine from trendy regions like Portugal or Washington state, then start with the…
Vegan Pozole
I appreciate that some people peruse this column just to see what crazy thing I sneak onto Carnivore Bob’s plate, and have no intent to actually cook it. But this soup is for everyone. The technique is brilliant, and the dish is healthy, filling and spicy enough to warm you all over without frying your…
