A new community-focused brewery is headed to O’Fallon, Missouri. Interruption Public House & Brewery is set to open in the Good News Brewing space at 330 Sonderen St. next spring. 

Founded by longtime friends and brewers Matt Fair and Donnie Cochran, Interruption will take over operations at the building on Jan. 1, 2026, following the conclusion of Good News Brewing’s use of the space on Dec. 31, 2025. The first months of 2026 will be dedicated to renovations, planning and final preparations ahead of the opening.

Interruption is co-owned by Fair and his fiancée, Laura Meyer, alongside Cochran and his wife, Jen. The four partners bring a shared history rooted in years of friendship, family ties and hands-on brewing experience, with a vision centered on creating a welcoming neighborhood gathering place.

As part of the transition, Fair will step away from Good News Brewing at the end of 2025, allowing co-founder Dan Tripp to fully pursue his vision for that brewery moving forward. Fair and Cochran saw the moment as an opportunity to build something of their own, shaped from the ground up and grown alongside their families.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the years of collaboration and support at Good News Brewing,” Cochran said. “Those experiences shaped who we are, and stepping into this space feels like the natural next chapter of our story.”

The brewery’s name reflects its ethos. Interruption is inspired by the idea that life’s most meaningful moments often come from unexpected pauses: shared pints, spontaneous conversations and the simple act of slowing down together.

“I never imagined that a simple homebrew hobby in the garage would grow into lifelong friendships, a business partnership and a community that feels like family,” Cochran said. “Interruption is our chance to share that feeling, a place where the doors are open, the beers are flowing and everyone belongs.”

Fair said the project also marks a return to a more intimate brewing model. “Partnering with Interruption allows me to return to a single-location brewery model where community and connection come first,” he said. “I’m energized by the opportunity to build a warm, inviting environment with expanded food and drink options.”

Interruption’s beverage program will be designed to appeal to a broad audience, offering thoughtfully crafted beers alongside lighter, non-alcoholic and spirit-based options. A small, curated, family-friendly food menu will complement the drinks, focusing on comfort, simplicity and quality.

For the owners, the goal extends beyond what’s in the glass. “Interruption has always been about people for me,” Jen Cochran said. “The friendships formed over a beer, the conversations that happen when life slows down a little and the feeling of belonging.”

“Our goal is simple,” Meyer added. “Create a space that feels warm, welcoming and easy to be in.”

Renovations to the space are planned for early 2026 to refresh the building and bring the Interruption vision to life. Construction updates, beer previews and an origin-story series will be shared through the brewery’s website and social channels as opening day approaches.

“We’re proud of where this came from,” Fair said, “and excited about where it’s going.”

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New Society, the basement speakeasy below Monstera Mezcaleria & Natural Wine Bar on South Grand, announced on social media that it will soon close for good. The experimental cocktail bar opened in 2023 and was a partnership between Meredith Barry, of Platypus, and Monstera’s Michael Fricker.

“Every menu told a story, but the real story was always the one unfolding across the bar – with full hearts, we’re announcing that New Society will close its final chapter at the end of 2025,” the post states. “From day one, this was never just about serving drinks. We wanted to create a place where walls came down, ideas flowed, and people felt seen—challenged, comforted, and connected.  … We have a few final weeks left to capture that feeling one more time. Come sit with us, share a drink, and let’s close this era the way we started it: together.”

Fricker told Sauce that he has some plans for the space, but he’s not ready to announce just yet. “As much as I love New Society, the world around us is different now. It felt like the right moment to listen, adapt, and keep moving toward what’s next,” Fricker said. “There are some really dope plans but I’m not announcing anything for a bit. I want to let New Society have its closure and we’ll announce what’s next for the space when the time is right.”

Read the full post online, and make sure you check out our podcast episode with Michael Fricker. 

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From a coastal stunner in Lafayette Square to a moody speakeasy, a new fine-dining escape in Washington, and a sunny Mediterranean café in Kirkwood, these four spots are giving us plenty of reasons to get out and explore the St. Louis area. Here’s where to eat and drink right now.

Extra Wavy
From the team behind Yellowbelly and Lazy Tiger, Extra Wavy makes a splash in Lafayette Square with a coastal-inspired menu, perfectly made cocktails, and a space that feels like vacation meets date night. The newest On Point Hospitality concept transforms the historic Centennial Malt House into a lush, tropical escape with green and coral tones, layered textures and plenty of charm.

Seafood takes center stage here, but the creativity stretches well beyond the raw bar. The lobster donut – a crisp sweet potato and molasses donut filled with chilled North African–spiced lobster salad – is a showstopper. Pork belly skewers melt in your mouth with a tangy glaze, and the fried polenta with zucchini and currant pepper jam is an unexpected hit. Even the fries impress, dusted with salt-and-vinegar powder that lends just a hint of tang without overwhelming the senses.

Drinks are every bit as dialed in as the food. The Skinny Dipper, a coconutty rum-and-Aperol cocktail, is refreshing with a touch of effervescence, while the Harmony Circus offers a fun, lightly salted riff on a strawberry Negroni. Confetti Cowboy, a complex and velvety amaretto sour, is another winner. (Let’s be real: They’re probably all winners.) Don’t skip dessert either: the pistachio praline ice cream, made in-house, is rich but perfectly balanced.
2017 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, extrawavystl.com

Prohibition
Tucked inside the historic Centennial Malt House, Prohibition is the kind of speakeasy that makes you forget what time it is – in the best way. The moody bar is surprisingly spacious and feels cinematic with high ceilings, stone walls, gold frames, and flickering light that flatters everyone in the room. 

The cocktails deliver on both craft and character. Liquid Gold – a velvety whiskey sour with a silky foam topper – lives up to its name, while Poetic Legs, tropical and bright, hits all the right notes. The Jungle Bird is as classic and balanced as they come. 

Era-appropriate music hums through the space, the lighting is just right, and the overall vibe is immaculate. Prohibition shares its 19th-century building with Extra Wavy, making it the perfect companion stop: ideal for a pre-dinner drink if your table isn’t ready, or a nightcap afterward (our preferred move). Either way, once you find the secret entrance, you’ll want to linger.
2017 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, stlprohibition.com

Mangia Bella
Housed in the historic Elijah McLean mansion in Washington, Missouri, Mangia Bella (“eat beautifully”) brings a new fine-dining destination to Franklin County. The 1839 Southern Colonial-style estate offers a striking backdrop for dinner or drinks, with elegant chandeliers, antique mirrors, and multiple dining rooms that make it easy to spread out and settle in for the evening.

The menu leans classic with comforting standbys done well. The garlic steak bites are tender and flavorful, and the bruschetta is a standout starter. You can also go lighter with a soup-and-salad combo; the cranberry-orange salad, with its bright dressing and crunchy pecans, was the table favorite. French onion soup hits the spot too, even if it didn’t deliver the dramatic cheese pull we hoped for. We also enjoyed the French dip, though we realized after the fact that it is satisfying enough on its own to not need the giardineira we added. To drink, the raspberry mojito is on the sweet side but undeniably refreshing. Overall, Mangia Bella isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it’s delivering solid, satisfying dishes in one of the most atmospheric dining settings around.
600 W. Front St., Washington, mangiabellamo.com

Café Amalia
Café Amalia in Kirkwood offers a warm, Mediterranean-inspired dining experience rooted in Greek hospitality. During our visit, we tried a few items from the rotating lunch menu. The salad is fresh and light, with a nice mix of sweet elements, though we longed for a crunchy component. The tartine is tangy and flavorful, with fresh tomatoes and basil, but it was a bit messy and best eaten with the provided golden fork. Coffees were good, with the fall iced coffee packing plenty of fall flavors without the sweetness so often present in an autumnal latte. We wish we had gotten there in time to try the breakfast menu too, which looks promising.
10907 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, amaliaculinaryart.com 

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From intimate hideaways to lively rooftops, these St. Louis patios let you enjoy the crisp air without the chill.

Bar Italia Ristorante
If you’re a true St. Louis foodie, you know Bar Italia Ristorante in the Central West End for their passion for delicious pasta and inviting staff that make you feel truly welcomed. Their spacious patio is perfect for dining with an Aperol spritz in one hand and a fork filled with pasta in the other, but that experience doesn’t have to end when it gets colder due to heaters that get placed out and turned on for guests dining outdoors. Surrounded by greenery, this patio will make you feel transported out of the city. Bar Italia Ristorante is a great St. Louis Italian experience that does simple cooking at its best with many great options to choose from.
13 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis, 314.361.7010, baritaliastl.com 

Esca
Esca is one of chef Ben Poremba’s newer restaurant additions. Located in the Delmar Maker District, Esca is known for its upscale vibe and charcoal and wood cooking. With green grapevine draped along the fence, the outdoor patio is an intimate, relaxing space that makes you feel transported to a coastal destination. There are a variety of tables for groups of all sizes with a few large heaters above the space. The drink menu consists of a large selection of wines, aperitifs, amari and anisettes. Their food menu is designed for family-style dining with coastal Mediterranean options. The name Esca is inspired by Escalivada, a popular dish on their menu that consists of fire-roasted eggplant, peppers and onions.
5095 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314.365.2686, bengelina.com/esca

Olive + Oak
Known for their stunning interior and wide range of creative drink and food options, Olive + Oak offers a heated patio shared with their sister location, Perennial on Lockwood, which is located directly next to Olive + Oak. Perennial operates the outdoor patio during lunchtime until 4 p.m. Then when dinner service begins at Olive + Oak, they have half of the patio until close. Although it is cut off to half of the full space, there are a wide range of seating options available. There are heaters conveniently placed above almost every table and large tarps covering the outdoor space. Try Olive + Oak for their seasonal dishes, but stay for the inviting atmosphere.
216 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.736.1370, oliveandoak.oohosp.com

Russell’s on Macklind
Russell’s on Macklind is a Southampton neighborhood local favorite. After entering the cozy indoor space, you will find a pastry case that’s hard to miss, filled with everything from the St. Louis classic, gooey butter cake to their assortment of layer cakes. Taking a step outside into their patio space, you will find an upper and lower deck equipped with standing heaters. Although, when the colder months arrive, the lower patio will eventually close up. Along with heaters, the staff will place warm blankets at each table as an additional way to keep guests warm. Known for their seasonal farm-to-table style of cuisine, this place and the people will make you feel right at home.
5400 Murdoch Ave., St. Louis, 314.553.9994, macklind.russellscafe.com

Square One Brewery and Distillery
Located in historic Lafayette Square, this is a neighborhood favorite spot known for Friday happy hours, weekly game-day events and an inviting heated patio. When you step outside, you will find a cozy space surrounded by the relaxing sounds of a bubbling fountain, string lights and the shade of surrounding trees. When temperatures drop, part of the patio is enclosed by a wall, creating a heated winter garden area. Square One’s weekend brunch menu is perfect for game days, and the regular menu features classic pub fare like wing varieties and an extensive list of beers, cocktails and other refreshing drinks.
1727 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314.231.2537, squareonebrewery.com

The Golden Hoosier
Posted in the heart of South City, The Golden Hoosier is more than just a burger bar; it’s a rustic escape with an art-deco twist. The Golden Hoosier’s heated outdoor patio encapsulates the nostalgia of sleepaway camp. This setup includes a cabin-style bar, a large fire pit perfect for all your s’more roasting needs, and four picnic tables warmed by large overhead gas heaters. When the weather starts to take a turn, their staff will enclose the space around the picnic tables. Go there for the food but stay for the inviting atmosphere that makes you forget you’re dining in the city.
3707 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.354.8044, thegoldenhoosier.com

The Wine Cafe
Just across the river in St. Charles, The Wine Cafe is perfect for wine enthusiasts and casual sippers alike. Although the menu has a long list of food options for all types of palates, the real star of the show is their wine tasting flights. The outdoor patio is open in the wintertime and is warmed by standing heaters. Other than offering flights and bites, they host many unique events like a Cigars and Whiskey night and festive holiday-themed events. Add The Wine Cafe as your next spot to celebrate with friends over great wine and cheese.
703 S. Main St., St. Charles, 636.410.8002, thewinecafe.biz

Three Sixty Westport
Three Sixty Westport takes dining to a whole new level. This restaurant is atop of the Gold Tower at Westport Plaza and features panoramic views of Maryland Heights and beyond. The space offers an expansive, partially enclosed patio with a large fire pit and heaters to keep guests warm in the elements. Their menu offers an extensive list of crafted cocktails and a diverse food menu with Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, and French options. Beginning mid-November until New Year’s Eve, the bar will host a festive pop-up to commemorate the holidays. Whether you’re looking for your next nice dinner out or interested in attending one of the bustling Sunday night DJ sets, their beautifully designed space offers something for everyone.
111 W. Port Plaza Drive, Suite 1200, St. Louis, 314.683.2337, 360-stl.com/westport/

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The Sports Bra, a female-owned sports bar, is coming to Maplewood. The business, founded in Portland, shows only women’s sports as part of its mission to empower women. The St. Louis area is officially getting the first franchise location, owned by Heather Hill and Sara Pilsner, at 7344 Manchester Road.

Signs popped up recently on Manchester Road announcing that locals can expect an opening date in early 2026. “The bones in here are good,” co-owner Heather Hill said of the old Boogaloo space. They plan to keep the original wood floors, as well as the double-sided bar, though the new bar top will be made of reclaimed wood from a basketball court. Customers can expect at least 10 TVs on the inside, which will hold up to 160 people. The patio will be getting its own TVs, as well as rain guards and heaters to extend patio season as long as possible.

“Part of the appeal of a franchise is that we didn’t have to build a menu from scratch,” Hill said. The Sports Bra has classic pub fare, like soft pretzels and wings, but they’ve also got Vietnamese clay pot-style pork ribs and a tempeh Reuben. Guests can make their smash burger vegan or their tuna melt gluten-free, allowing this already accessible menu to be dietary friendly as well. Every franchise location (fans in Indianapolis, Boston and Las Vegas will see their own spots soon) gets the opportunity to add one of their own items to each category on the menu. Hill can’t reveal what’s going on the St. Louis menu yet, but she’s already got some ideas.

It wouldn’t be a sports bar without a drink menu, and The Sports Bra has it all, from cocktails to mocktails to beer on tap. The Title IX features bourbon, peach liqueur and mint, while the Pickle Ball includes dry gin, dry vermouth and pickle juice.

“The ultimate goal of The Sports Bra is to empower women, across any aspect,” Hill said. “Anytime we can hire women, promote women, have women do construction, get women-owned breweries, distilleries, [that’s] what we’re going to go with.” The business is also committed to supporting local as much as possible too. To this end, Hill has been doing tastings around the area, including at Noboleis Vineyards for their ciders.

“I really think there’s a need in every city,” Hill said of female-centered spaces like The Sports Bra. According to a 2023 article in Forbes, 15% of sports media coverage for the previous year was about women’s sports, which was a vast improvement from around 5% in 2019. The numbers are expected to keep growing, and Hill credits social media and “the Caitlin Clark effect” for part of this. “My algorithm started to change,” she said. “I think every generation has that Caitlin Clark. For me it was the ‘99ers, and then it was Diana Taurasi. Sue Bird has always been iconic. The unfortunate thing is it has never been broadcast.”

As Hill stood outside of the site of what will soon be The Sports Bra for a photo opp, a young woman approached her. “Is this what’s going here?” she asked, referencing the signs. When Hill affirmed it was, the woman said she couldn’t wait to tell her friend. The excitement in St. Louis is already ramping up for space of female-empowerment like this one; Hill has been hosting watch parties with The Sports Bra in partnership with local businesses like The Great Grizzly. The next event is at Bluewood Brewing on Oct. 26 for the USWNT vs. Portugal match.

When the bar opens, hours will mirror what the community wants, and it will remain family-friendly as opposed to a late-night bar. “There would be nothing better than to have a little 9U softball team put in a reservation after they won a game,” Hill said.

Keep an eye on The Sports Bra’s socials for updates and more watch parties in the future.

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At the 19th-century Centennial Malt House, a new secret is stirring. Nearly three years after a fire shuttered Vin de Set and PW Pizza, husband-and-wife team Cally and Rich Conyers and their business partner Kevin Conyers are breathing new life into the storied building – at 2017 Chouteau Ave. just outside the parameters of Lafayette Square – with Prohibition, a speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar that opens this weekend with a soft launch on Friday, Oct. 24.

The Conyers have leaned fully into the speakeasy mystique. There’s no sign to guide you in; guests will have to discover the entrance themselves once they arrive. Even the approach to the bar feels intentional: lights flicker on as you pass and dim behind you, setting the tone for an evening steeped in secrecy and style.

Inside, the 2,000-square-foot space feels like a step back in time. Massive wooden archways, rock walls, gold-gilded frames and mirrors, and moody, low lighting create a warm, intimate glow. Every detail was designed to feel elegant yet cozy, from the restored woodwork to the purse hooks under the bar. “We sourced every piece ourselves to make sure it felt authentic,” said Cally. “It’s elevated, but comfortable – the kind of place where you want to linger.”

Prohibition shares the historic building with Extra Wavy, the seafood-focused restaurant and bar that Tim Wiggins and Travis Howard opened just last week. The two distinct spaces complement each other with Extra Wavy’s lively coastal energy upstairs and Prohibition’s dark, moody elegance tucked discreetly within the same 1876 structure.

The cocktail menu was developed in collaboration with beverage director Benjamin Bauer and Wiggins, a popular local bar consultant who has had a hand in many cocktail menus around town. It features eight house cocktails inspired by the classics but with a speakeasy twist, including Liquid Gold, a complex and silky whiskey sour with a soft finish, and Poetic Legs, a spice driven riff on a Jungle Bird. The menu also lists about a dozen classic cocktails, alongside a curated list of wines, beers and spirits. Rich hinted that a limited food menu will debut by the end of the year, with plans to expand it in the future.

The team is also working to restore a 100-year-old piano gifted from a nearby church, with hopes of hosting live jazz nights that honor the building’s historic roots. But perhaps the most distinctive element of Prohibition lies in its storytelling. Lining the stone walls are framed clippings from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch archives: headlines about speakeasy raids, local arrests, and women who operated on the fringes of polite society during the 1920s. “We wanted to understand who these women were and what they contributed,” Cally said. “They were strong, independent and often overlooked, and we wanted to do them justice.”

That research led her to reach out to professors who specialize in the era, sourcing historical materials that deepen the bar’s immersive concept. The result is a space that feels not only nostalgic but meaningful: a tribute to resilience, creativity and joy.

“The 1920s were extravagant and carefree on the surface, but it was also a hard time in this country,” Cally said. “People found ways to celebrate life anyway. That’s what we want to bring here: a place to connect, to find a little joy no matter what’s happening outside.”

Prohibition will be open Friday through Monday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., with plans to expand hours as demand grows. Guests can follow @prohibitionstl on Instagram for updates and, in true speakeasy fashion, clues on how to get in.

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Downtown St. Louis is home to a new late-night coffee spot. Carrie Harris, owner of The Crack Fox, recently opened Odditeas Cafe & Art Lounge in the next door space at 1116 Olive St. The venture combines a community need for an evening cafe with Harris’s long-held desire to own an art gallery and retail space. Customers can enjoy espresso and tea drinks with house-made syrups, as well as food like flatbreads and wraps, while checking out art and products from local vendors.

Harris described Odditeas as a “no-pressure drinking environment” where customers can come to experience community. The house-made syrups she offers include lavender, cardamom coconut and Mexican cinnamon, all of which can be used in espresso drinks. The distinct cocktail menu focuses on barrel-aged spirits and infusions. Harris’s commitment to freshly made ingredients shines in the drinks, like the carajillo. This barrel-aged coffee cocktail features the cardamom coconut syrup and can also be turned into a tea martini. Outside of cocktails and coffee, Odditeas serves the London Tea Merchants line. These teas are also the base for the unique mocktail offerings, which aim to replicate the taste of cocktails without NA spirits.

Currently, Odditeas is open for lunch Thursday through Saturday, and the menu includes a dill chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, as well as curried rice and flatbreads that run the spectrum from sweet to savory. The upcoming fall menu will feature hardy items like soup, fried rice and mac ‘n cheese. In the near future, the cafe will open for breakfast and offer breakfast sandwiches and quick-grab staples like overnight oats and chia pudding.

“The Crack Fox has always had this distinct subculture vibe,” Harris said. “I’m really proud of that, but I also wanted to create a space where the daytime crowd could feel welcome too.” Harris took over The Crack Fox six months after it opened. In the 15 years since she’s made it her own, she’s also had the dream of expanding into the next door space. It wasn’t until after she got the keys to 1116 Olive St., however, that she knew what she wanted to do with it. She detailed the experience of being out late one night and wishing she could find somewhere to get a cup of coffee; there, the idea for Odditeas Cafe & Art Lounge was born.

“I got to decorate and design everything in here – that was really, as an artist, such a dream,” Harris said of Odditeas. Customers can peruse the artwork covering the walls, as well as local merchandise like vintage clothing and handmade jewelry. The mezzanine level is an intimate space where groups can meet or individuals can get away with a book or laptop. It’s also the perfect spot to get a closer look at the ceiling that Harris has handpainted with stars and sunbursts to mimic the night sky. These high ceilings make it a perfect space for the aerial artists, among other performers, who put on events at the cafe.

Odditeas Cafe & Art Lounge will be hosting its grand opening sometime in December, but customers can already visit from 5 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Thursday through Sunday the hours will go from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (or later). Expanded breakfast hours and food options will come later this fall.

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In 2003, James Smallwood stepped into 33 Wine Shop & Bar at 1913 Park Ave. as a corporate cost analyst with curiosity to spare but little experience navigating a wine list. But as years of business dinners grew into dedicated self-study and moonlighting at restaurants, Smallwood’s early curiosity grew into a devotion to wine that would eventually reshape his life. Smallwood traded his corporate role at AT&T and dove fully into the world of wine, completing formal classes, earning sommelier credentials and eventually guiding a friend’s restaurant as wine director and general manager.

By 2013, Smallwood had acquired 33 Wine Shop, originally started by Jake Hafner of Civil Life Brewing Co. For Smallwood, the business was more than a bar, it was a place that modeled the kind of hospitality, education and community he wanted to cultivate.

Jessica Spitzer’s path to 33 Wine Shop was just as unconventional. With a background in nonprofit work and reentry programs, she never envisioned herself running a wine bar. That changed in 2019 when she met Smallwood at the bar. Their relationship grew quickly, and by early 2020, Spitzer began helping with the administrative side of the business. Then the pandemic hit. What began as administrative support blossomed into a full-fledged wine education. With Smallwood’s mentorship, Spitzer honed her palate, earned her introductory sommelier credentials and now shapes both the operational and tasting experience at the bar.

Together, Smallwood and Spitzer have upheld 33 Wine Shop’s tradition: a local bar where exceptional wine meets warm, welcoming service. The pair prioritizes approachable wine education, guiding guests through tastings, classes or personal introductions to unexpected bottles. Their popular wine club reflects that philosophy. With three tiers and a monthly red and white selection handpicked by the owners, the club encourages exploration over customization. “We want our guests to discover wines they may never have tried otherwise,” Spitzer explained.

Smallwood believes 33 thrives where restraint meets quality: Old World wines kept in ideal conditions, with a tightly curated, effortlessly classic cocktail selection. At 33, every bottle rests in a carefully maintained, temperature-controlled cellar – a rarity that Smallwood insists is non-negotiable.  “It’s uncommon to find a space like this,” Smallwood said of the cellar, “but keeping it temperature-controlled is absolutely essential.” But beyond the cellar, the bar’s charm lies in its human moments: the door’s creak that signals a greeting, a detail Smallwood refuses to alter, and favorite wines are remembered. Over the years, countless friendships and even marriages – Smallwood and Spitzer’s included – have begun within the bar’s walls.

Approaching its 25th anniversary, 33 Wine Shop & Bar continues to prosper under the care of its husband-and-wife duo. For Smallwood and Spitzer, it’s more than a business. It’s a community gathering place, a classroom and a love story – both with wine, and with each other. 

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This month we’re recommending a range of experiences, from a cozy comeback steeped in family tradition on South Grand to a prix-fixe tasting menu from a local chef who’s just debuted his first brick-and-mortar in Maplewood. There’s also one spot that’s a little different from our normal recommendations: a high-tech, high-energy golf hangout in Clayton that’s all about games and good vibes with a food and drink component as an added bonus. Scroll through the slideshow below to see our picks for July.

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Buddy’s Premium Pub is a new family-owned bar quickly earning a reputation as Overland’s favorite neighborhood hangout. Located at 9728 Lackland Road, Buddy’s isn’t just a place to grab a drink – it’s a welcoming space where everyone feels like a friend. After all, everyone can be a Buddy here.

Buddy’s delivers not only affordable drinks, good energy and even better company—it offers a full experience. With a packed schedule of weekly events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Feel the nostalgia as Buddy’s House DJ spins smooth R&B hits from the ’90s on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Whether you’re dancing, grooving at the bar, or enjoying a plate of wings, fries, or crispy fried green beans, Thursdays are all about throwback vibes. 

Fridays are all about flavor and fun, starting with the Fish Fry at 2 p.m. The rotating menu features comforting Southern classics like fried catfish, honey-glazed cornbread, collard greens, sweet potatoes, creamy mac and cheese, and old-school spaghetti. Happy Hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m., and at 8 p.m., the mic is yours for karaoke, followed by a live DJ set at 11 p.m. Smokin’ Saturdays bring a flavorful mix of smoked ribs and live music, featuring a rotating listing of talented St. Louis artists.

Soul Food Sundays at Buddy’s are a perfect time to grab a bite to eat and try their summer cocktails, all just $5 every Sunday. The signature cocktails lineup features the Blueberry Basil Lemon Drop, a refreshing twist on a classic, with muddled blueberries and fresh basil; the Watermelon Lime Margarita, lightly sweetened with agave and finished with a with tajín rom, the bold Strawberry Long Island, and the smooth, crowd-favorite White Peach Sidecar, elegantly garnished with rosemary and fresh peach slices. 

Whether you’re shooting darts, playing pool, enjoying live music, or just kicking back with friends or family, Buddy’s is your home away from home. 

Buddy’s Premium Pub is open Monday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Scroll through the slideshow below for a first look at the new concept.

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