Recipe: Volcanic Lamb with Egg & Lemon Sauce
The Islands of Greece: Recipes from Across the Greek Seas is a travelogue of recipes collected by Rebecca Seal. The book offers a wide range of dishes with varying degrees of difficulty and indulgence. Torn between frying cheese in philo dough and making a salad, I opted for Volcanic Lamb with Egg and Lemon Sauce…
First Look: The Sliced Pint in downtown St. Louis
The Sliced Pint opens doors for pizza and beer lovers today, Sept. 30. As reported in June, the 4,300-square-foot restaurant is located next-door to City Museum at 1511 Washington Ave., downtown. Owners Amy and Amrit Gill are developers who also own Restoration St. Louis, as well as O’Shays Pub in The Grove, Holiday Inn Route 66 and several others in Iowa.…
Fitopia to bring fast health-focused fare to Fairview Heights
Michael and Elizabeth Lee aim to inject health-focused fare into fast food with their new concept inside the St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights. Fitopia opens Oct. 1. Elizabeth Lee said she wanted to embrace the best parts of a fast-food eatery – the price and speed – and leave the burgers, fries and milkshakes…
Recipe: Shrimp and Scallion Noodles
I will not be bested by an Asian noodle recipe with a list of 16 ingredients – not I! Ginger? Bah! Garlic? No need! A little soy sauce or tamari goes a long way toward delicious in this dish. A word of advice: grab the low-sodium soy sauce unless you want a salt bomb for…
Eat Sandwiches to open in Tower Grove South this October
Tower Grove South will soon have a home for deli-style sandwiches. Eat Sandwiches will open at 3148 Morgan Ford Road mid-October, as reported by the Riverfront Times. Co-owners Byron Smith, Thomas Crone, Fred Hessel and Jeff McGraw noticed the gap in the offerings in the area. “There’s a lot of energy on the block already,…
Griesedieck Brothers to open brewery in north St. Louis
The Griesedieck family is bringing its brewing operations back home. Griesedieck Brothers Brewery announced today, Sept. 28, that it will open a 1,000-barrel brewhouse at 1240 Switzer Ave., in the Baden neighborhood. Manager Bob Griesedieck said they anticipate a June 2017 opening. The Griesedieck family has a long history in beer; the original brewery opened…
First Look: Wicked Greenz in Clayton
Lunching Claytonites will line up at the soon-to-open Wicked Greenz at 16 N. Central Ave., Monday, Oct. 3. As Sauce reported in May, co-owners Chris Sedlak, Matt Ratz and chef Justin Haifley will offer counter-service lunch and dinner with a focus on healthy, veggie-focused dishes. The menu consists of customizable greens-based dishes, which come “bowled or rolled”…
Clementine’s launches special events ice cream truck
Meet Clem, Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery’s new ice cream truck. It won’t be blaring music and making neighborhood stops, but owner Tamara Keefe will park the refabbed 1984 postal truck at events around town. Clem made its debut at Strange Folk Festival last weekend, and it will post up at Grove Fest this Saturday,…
Rockwell Beer Co. announces location in The Grove
Nearly seven months after announcing his new Rockwell Beer Co., co-owner Andy Hille has revealed the location. The brewhouse and tasting room will open at 1320 S. Vandeventer Ave., in spring 2017. Hille, a former brewer at Perennial Artisan Ales, said he hopes Rockwell will be an anchor for development in this part of The Grove.…
Recipe: Root Vegetable Chocolate Chili
Prepare yourself for chili season with a hint of chocolate. Root Vegetable Chocolate Chili starts with a fragrant saute of onion and bell pepper, then add garlic and smoky cumin, chili powder and red pepper flakes for bursts of flavor. This vegetarian dish gets is meaty heft from not from traditional kidney beans, but lentils…
Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.
I am so excited IPAs are trending once again. I’ve advocated for the style since I sat down with my first 3 Floyds Zombie Dust more than a decade ago. I’m an advocate for all IPA styles: ridiculously dank, bitter West Coast IPAs; mid-America’s preference for American-grown Cascade and Centennial hops; a national obsession with session…
Shrimp and Scallion Noodles
4 to 6 servings
Snow Factory brings rolled Thai ice cream to The Delmar Loop
Drop the scoop and pick up a scraper. Thai ice cream is rolling into The Loop. Owner Van Liu opened Snow Factory today, Sept. 22, at 6602 Delmar Blvd., as reported by the Riverfront Times. The shop specializes in made-to-order rolled ice cream and Hong Kong egg waffle cones. A senior in college, Liu said…
Recipe: Chai-Chocolate Chip Scones
Chai and chocolate is an underrated combination. Aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom and clove enhance chocolate’s rich flavor. These scones have a crusty, crispy edge and a soft, delicate crumb inside, with a hint of spice at the end of every bite. They’re best on a Sunday morning for family or friends visiting. It’s hard…
Chai-Chocolate Chip Scones
6 servings
Recipe: Chocolate-Tahini Milkshake
Remember that jar of tahini that you bought six months ago to make hummus? The one from which you used a whopping 2 tablespoons, then shoved in the back of your fridge? Roll up your sleeves and find it. This treat was inspired after a sweet treat at Layla in The Grove. As lovers of…
4 more ways to enjoy (and extend) the weekend
Whether you love wine, beer or healthy eats, there are plenty of ways to fill up this weekend. Still hungry? Here are four more events to look forward to (and extend) your weekend. 1. St. Charles OktoberfestCelebrate 30 years of Oktoberfest in St. Charles with 30 beers available from Hofbräu to Paulaner, as well as…
STL French Quarter food truck to hit the streets in October
A New Orleans-themed food truck will soon hit the streets. STL French Quarter food truck is expecting to be on the road in October, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Owner Chuck Hess said he will announce lunch stops around St. Louis City via Facebook. While he may be new to the food truck scene,…
Recipe: Meatballs with Oven Chips
I picked up Cyprus: A Culinary Journey by Marianne Salentin-Träger, and I was immediately blown away by the photography. Even though not technically a Greek cookbook – the island of Cyprus is further east, off the coast of Turkey – the recipes are definitely of influenced by Greek cuisine. Despite beautiful photos, the recipe for…
VietNam Style aims to bring traditional Vietnamese fare to The Loop
A new style is coming to the Delmar Loop in early October. Owners Thao Truong and her husband, Yun Vu, are finalizing plans to open VietNam Style, Delmar’s newest Vietnamese restaurant, at 6100 Delmar Blvd., as reported by the Riverfront Times. Truong will run the front of house and a fresh fruit smoothie bar, while…
Guide to Drinking 2016: 6 Best Bitter Bottles to Buy
Sweet-toothed Americans are increasingly embracing bitter flavors at the bar. Aperol spritzes are everywhere, and according to Randolfi’s head barman Jeffrey Moll, “No respectable home bar should be without Campari.” The pretty pink amaro and its compatriots are for more than your nightly Negroni. Bitter liqueurs and aromatized wines can be enjoyed simply poured over…
California Do-nut Co. cancels plans to open
Almost a year after Sauce reported the coming opening of California Do-nut Co., owner Felinna Love announced on the shop’s Facebook page she will not open due for professional and personal reasons. “While it is heart-aching to have to admit, I have come to terms with that fact that I am no longer in a position where I…
New Day Gluten Free closes doors, intends to open new location this year
After nearly six years, New Day Gluten Free closed its doors in Ellisville today, Sept. 19 – but owners Garrett and Kelly Beck aren’t ruling out a new home for the gluten-free, peanut-free restaurant and bakery. After dealing with staffing issues and low sales at the West County location, Kelly Beck said the couple decided…
Recipe: Quinoa Vegetable Lasagna
Put excess produce to good use in a meat-free Quinoa Vegetable Lasagna. Beat eggs and mix with cooked quinoa to create the base of this dish, then cover with sauted onion and earthy mushrooms, followed by sliced raw zucchini, tomato sauce and fresh greens. Cover the whole thing ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake until…
Third Wheel Brewing to come to St. Peters in 2017
Third Wheel Brewing is rolling into St. Peters in March 2017. Co-owner Brad Wheeling said the ownership group recently signed a lease for 4008 N. Service Road. Third Wheel is a six-person partnership among Ron and Valerie Woerndle, Wade and Erin Alberty, Wheeling (who also serves as marketing and operations manager) and brewmaster Abbey Spencer,…
First Look: Stage Left Diner in Grand Center
Editor’s Note: Stage Left Diner has closed. Stage Left Diner is currently in dress rehearsals at 541 N. Grand Blvd. As Sauce reported earlier this week, the former City Diner in Grand Center underwent a concept change after owner Steve Smith bought out the former owners. Rev Hospitality president Brad Beracha frequently consults at Smith’s restaurants…
Nuclear Sky Sno-cone at BBQ Saloon
When I heard The BBQ Saloon in the Central West End was making sno-cones with Leopold Bros. natural liqueurs, I had to try them. Adult sno-cones don’t usually come in grown-up flavors, but Leopold Bros. liqueurs have the deep, rich taste of real fruit and a sophisticated sweetness. BBQ Saloon offers the Leopold Bros. Michigan…
Trendwatch: Guide to Drinking Edition (Part 1)
1. Taste of The AlpsThink of this French Alpine liqueur as Green Chartreuse’s little brother. With more floral notes, a lower ABV and a lower price tag, St. Louis bartenders are falling in love with Génépy. Drink it on its own as an aperitif or look for cocktails where it plays well with others: Try…
Trendwatch: Guide to Drinking Edition (Part 2)
1. Go GreenTeatime and happy hour combine in green tea cocktails. Matcha is found in Retreat Gastropub’s Brainfreeze Culprit, which combines the vibrant green tea powder with rum, sherry, pineapple juice, cacao and coconut. We also spied it at Hiro Asian Kitchen, in a matcha mint julep. Green tea-infused vodka gets fresh at Rooster with…
Good Heavens BBQ & Bakery food truck to launch in Metroeast
Barbecue is hitting the road in Illinois. Owner Kattie Goodwin, along with husband Randy Goodwin and brother Charles Williams, will launch Good Heavens BBQ & Bakery food truck on Oct. 1. Kattie Goodwin said they decided to open a food truck after two years of successful catering in the Metroeast. They considered opening a restaurant, but…
Budget Crunch: 8 delicious deals to devour this month
Got $10 and a friend? Then contributor Holly Fann has eight delicious deals you need to devour this month. 1. Construction is still ongoing at Nudo House, the hotly anticipated ramen restaurant from Mai Lee’s Qui Tran and Marie-Anne Velasco, but the duo hopes to reward eager patrons’ patience with a taste on Sept. 26. Tran…
Recipe: Oatmeal-Flaxseed Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s hard to make a chocolate chip cookie healthy, but this recipe comes close. I stumbled across versions of this while searching for a lactation cookie recipe for a friend. Lactation cookies are meant to help nursing mothers increase milk production through the addition of brewer’s yeast. This chocolate chip cookie recipe omits the yeast,…
Recipe: Grilled Rib-eye with Kokkari Dressing
Kokkari: Contemporary Greek Flavors is compilation of dishes from the titular restaurant located in San Francisco. While it was filled with fresh salads and sides, I was after a winning entree. Most of the meat and fish dishes in the book overwhelmed. Preparing whole fish on a Monday night was out of the question. Proteins lean…
6 more events to devour this weekend
Whether you love Mad Men or healthy eating, there are plenty of ways to fill up this weekend: Can’t wait? Jump start the weekend with six more events now through Monday. 1. Vicia Lunch Pop-UpStart the weekend early with a pop-up preview of Vicia’s future lunch menu. Enjoy gazpacho, a zucchini and summer squash tartine and a grain…
Recipe: Tofu Tacos
Don’t wait for Taco Tuesday. Spice up Tofu Tacos with Spanish paprika, chipotle and cumin and saute with crunchy pumpkin seeds. Bring the best picks of the farmers market together in a pico de gallo with ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers and crisp onions, then blend cilantro, lime juice and more pumpkin seeds for a refreshing…
Stage Left Diner to take the spotlight in Midtown
Editor’s Note: Stage Left Diner has closed. The former City Diner space at 541 N. Grand Blvd. has a fresh new name and look. Stage Left Diner (named for its next-door location to The Fabulous Fox Theatre) will host its grand opening Sept. 24, according to Brad Beracha, who serves as restaurant consultant on this…
First Look: The Garden on Grand
Editor’s note: The Garden on Grand has closed. Just north of the hustle and bustle on South Grand, The Garden on Grand has opened with limited hours at 2245 S. Grand Blvd. As Sauce reported in August 2015, owner Cevin Lee and executive chef Kore Wilbert hope to provide meals that are health-focused without sacrificing flavor. Lee…
Recipe: Stuffed Greek Burgers
Contributor and restaurant reviewer Matt Berkley knows that grilling season is a year-round event in St. Louis. In his new column, he’s breaking away from the backyard basics and sharing fresh recipes perfect for open fire cooking. Cheeseburgers are nothing to scoff at. A properly grilled burger is a sublime feast that begs for deep glass…
First Look: Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice in Midtown
Narwhal’s Crafted Urban Ice opens doors at 3906 Laclede Ave., in Midtown at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 9, to serve its cocktail slushies to the thirsty masses. As Sauce reported in March, co-owners Brad Merten and Brandon Holzhueter are opening the 1,900-square-foot space with a rotating menu focused on upscale frozen cocktails. Narwhal’s puts its stamp…
Stuffed Greek Burgers
8 servings
Beers get tropical
Tiki trends are taking over bar and cocktail culture. Fun glassware, deliciously sinful spirits, juicy tropical flavors and island vibes can whisk you away from the real world, if only for a momentary vacation. But spirits aren’t having all the fun – the beer world is saying aloha, too. Tropical nuances in beer develop through…
Mona’s to open in former Modesto space
Tapas are out and pizzas are in at 5257 Shaw Ave., the former home of Modesto. Owner Brendan Marsden plans to open Mona’s, an American-Italian restaurant, the first week of October, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. The restaurant is named for Marsden’s mother. Don’t confuse American-Italian and Italian-American, though. “It’s regional American cuisine and ingredients presented…
Eat This: Parisian Gnocchi at Urban Chestnut Brewery and Bierhall
Be warned: the alluring, savory scent of Parisian gnocchi at Urban Chestnut’s Brewery and Bierhall may attract moochers. These delicate, pan-fried pillows melt in your mouth with Dijon mustard, fresh herbs and rich Comté Gruyere. Ours came swimming in a velvety dashi-butter broth with Missouri chanterelle and oyster mushrooms, crowder peas and bright cherry tomatoes. The beer…
The Blue Duck to open location in Maplewood
After a yearlong search for a suitable St. Louis location, The Blue Duck is building a new nest in Maplewood at 7401 Manchester Road. The restaurant is part of new development in the space that once housed Monarch Restaurant, as reported by Feast. The Washington, Missouri restaurant is known for its riverfront views and DLT sandwich…
What I Do: Dan Brewer of Mofu
You may not know Dan Brewer’s name, but you’ve seen his Missouri-sourced tofu on dishes from Revel Kitchen to Mission Taco Joint. However, producing Mofu is only part of his resume. His love of art, food and nutrition came together when he became a full-time chef-instructor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Saint…
Cellarman Steve Crider: Serious beer doesn’t have to be serious
Mullineaux, Saison, 6-percent ABVIn 1999, Charlene Mullineaux Crider bought her son, Steve, a homebrewing kit for Christmas, a gift that not only changed his life, but served as the impetus for great beer for Missouri and a growing portion of the nation. What might have resulted in the usual new homebrewer routine (bottling two or…
Leaving Port: The new Portuguese wines
Americans are rekindling their flame for pours from Portugal, which may surprise those whose first thought was of rich old British guys downing tiny glasses of port on Downton Abbey. Fortified wines from the Iberian Peninsula have been a favorite of the international elite for centuries – America’s founding fathers toasted the Declaration of Independence…
Union Loafer’s Little Gem Salad
4 to 6 servings
Pickled Shallots
2 cups shallots
Pork Tenderloin with Grapes and Fennel
3 to 4 servings
Buttermilk Dressing
3 cups dressing
Sweet Potato Croquettes
2 dozen croquettes
Anne Croy leaves Pastaria, to focus on Banner Road
After four years at Niche Restaurant Group, Anne Croy has left her position as Pastaria’s executive pastry chef. Her last day was Thursday, Sept. 1, as reported by Feast. Croy said she intends to focus on her business, Banner Road Baking Co. “Banner road is a wholesales specialty food business,” she said. Currently, she sells…
Review: Mission Taco Joint
Is Mission Taco Joint a cantina with incredible grub or a taqueria with stellar drinks? Maybe it’s both. It doesn’t really matter – I’m happy to keep returning to debate the answer. The Crowd At 10 p.m. any Friday, the pubs on the north end of Euclid Avenue in the Central West End are probably…
The Coolest Places to Eat: From dishes to decor, these 4 restaurants are chic af
Framing the compulsory riot of cocktails, attentive service and strange things done to vegetables at any good restaurant are elements – layout, lighting, din – that set the tempo from the door to the bill. Combining these imperceptibles to create a cool space is no small feat. Luckily, St. Louis is booming with designers, artists…
Review: Guerrilla Street Food
Guerrilla Street Food HQ has declared war on your hunger. Owners Joel Crespo and Brian Hardesty have created a unique dining experience for St. Louis inspired by Crespo’s Filipino roots. The pair’s food truck favorites lost nothing in translation when they opened a brick and mortar off South Grand Boulevard last year. Sweet, spicy and…
3 wines for sauvignon blanc lovers
Sauvignon blanc is the ultimate summer wine: crisp and grassy with melon and mineral notes and easy, bright drinkability. However, after months spent quaffing this lovely wine, it’s time to close out the season with something different. Here, three bottles perfect for sauvignon blanc lovers seeking something new: 1. The Easy Transition: Domaine Du Bagnol Cassis…
The perfect balancing act
I paired the 2015 J Vineyards California Pinot Gris with corn gazpacho at a recent Sauce Magazine cooking class at Dierbergs. Nailed it! A blend of pinot gris grapes from four California regions, this juicy dry white’s melon, grapefruit and tropical notes were balanced with enough crisp acidity to make the gazpacho do a happy…
Get the secret to Union Loafers’ stellar salads with chef Brian Lagerstrom
Salads don’t have to be dull diet meals. Union Loafers’ chef Brian Lagerstrom has proved they can be glorious, building his salads like any composed dish: with a balance of sweet, salt, fat, acid and textures, calibrating the frequency of those elements so you’re surprised from bite to bite. Be gone, bagged mixed greens with…
Recipe: Simple Summer Gazpacho
This recipe couldn’t be simpler. Go to a farmers market – any farmers market – and buy the following: tomatoes, cucumber, garlic and a bagel (yes, a bagel). Go home, throw this stuff in a blender and you’re pretty much done. If you can’t find a bagel, swap in whatever bread you want – about…
Review: Vista Ramen on Cherokee Street
The night of a heat advisory probably wasn’t the best time for hot soup, but there I was, uncontrollably slurping my way through a big bowl of steaming broth and noodles at chef Chris Bork’s hotly anticipated first restaurant, Vista Ramen. A solo diner next to me was bent over his piping bowl with the…
11 Foolproof Wine Lists
Ordering wine can be a gamble. It’s easy to drop $100 dollars on a teeth-staining disappointment, but that doesn’t mean you should opt for the cheapest pinot every time you go out. We talked to Reeds American Table beverage director and Food & Wine’s 2016 Sommelier of the Year Andrey Ivanov about the St. Louis…
Hold the Gin: Vermouth makes a comeback
Long regarded as martini and Manhattan’s backup dancer, vermouth is having a spotlight moment. This old-school underdog has recently piqued the interest of American wine drinkers and cocktail quaffers alike, leading to a more diverse and higher quality bottle selection. Vermouth is an aperitif wine that’s fortified (blended with other booze, usually brandy) and aromatized…
Missouri-sourced cheese shop opens in Hermann
A new cheese shop has opened in Hermann. Der Käse (German for “the cheese”), a 900-square-foot shop, opened doors at 100 E. Fourth St., in mid-August. Owner and cheesemaker Tom Blatchford’s shop focuses only on Missouri artisan cheeses and carries more than 30 varieties. Der Käse features products from cheesemakers such as Baetje Farms, Heartland…
Beet Salad
4 to 6 servings
Chocolate-Tahini Milkshake
1 serving
Candied Pecans
1/2 cup
Union Loafer’s Italian Salad
4 to 6 servings
Champagne Vinaigrette
3 cups
Simple Summer Gazpacho
4 servings
Union Loafer’s Summer Salad
4 to 6 servings
Union Loafer’s Pickled Peppers
3 cups peppers
Union Loafer’s Parsley-Almond Pesto
3 cups pesto
Union Loafer’s Spring Salad
4 to 6 servings
Union Loafer’s Grain Salad
4 to 6 servings
Eat This: Parisian gnocchi Urban Chestnut
Be warned: the alluring, savory scent of Urban Chestnut’s Parisian gnocchi may attract moochers. These delicate, pan-fried pillows melt in your mouth with Dijon mustard, fresh herbs and rich Comté Gruyere. Ours came swimming in a velvety dashi-butter broth with Missouri chanterelle and oyster mushrooms, crowder peas and bright cherry tomatoes. The beer may take…
Hit List: September 2016
Nathaniel Reid Bakery Pastry chef Nathaniel Reid has won international accolades for his sweet treats, but it wasn’t until August that he opened his own shop serving sweet and savory breakfast pastries, sandwiches, colorful tarts and cakes. Start your day off right with a sweet almond croissant, or grab a sandwich for lunch, like the…
Sweet Potato Nuggets
Leftovers have their own life cycle in my kitchen. Always presented with grand enthusiasm, usually received with mild disappointment, they shuffle from refrigerator to table and back again until the rules of food safety and family harmony deliver them to the dumpster. Baked sweet potatoes take zero effort, but they become particularly sad when left…
