{"id":1033,"date":"2025-03-12T08:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:44:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:44:21","slug":"robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/","title":{"rendered":"Robin Restaurant in Maplewood: first look at chef Alec Schingel\u2019s brick-and-mortar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> After two years of pop-ups and private dinners as The Robin Project, chef Alec Schingel is launching his first brick-and-mortar restaurant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robinrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Robin Restaurant<\/a> will open Thursday, March 13, at 7268 Manchester Road in Maplewood, occupying the space that previously housed The Benevolent King.  \n<\/p> <p> Robin Restaurant features a small but refined prix-fixe menu that highlights sustainability, seasonality and Midwestern culinary traditions. Sourcing ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, Schingel aims to create an experience he describes as &#8220;fine comfort,&#8221; a balance of indulgence and approachability in a welcoming environment.  \n<\/p> <p> \u201cThis is a highly personal endeavor and a vision that has been 18 years in the making,\u201d said Schingel, who will serve as both executive chef and wine\/beverage director. \u201cWe put a lot of thought and effort into the details of the experience, but we also want it to be in service of hospitality and warmth \u2013 to make everyone feel welcome.\u201d  \n<\/p> <p> The restaurant\u2019s menu will consist of a four-course prix-fixe priced at $75, offering three options per course. A rotating snack menu will also be available, featuring three to five small bites that reflect Schingel\u2019s take on Midwestern cuisine. All menu items will evolve with the seasons, showcasing local ingredients at their peak. Schingel emphasizes working with the same local farmers as many well-regarded restaurants in the area, ensuring integrity in sourcing and seasonality.  \n<\/p> <p> A full beverage program will complement the food, including beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Wines will be available by the bottle or carafe, encouraging sharing and flexibility for diners. Schingel, who holds a sommelier certification, has a particular passion for American wines, with a focus on California, Oregon and Washington. He also will feature a cider from Revival Cider Co. in Michigan. The rotating cocktail list will highlight classic builds with a unique twist, ensuring a well-balanced selection for guests.  \n<\/p> <p> Robin\u2019s atmosphere is designed to be warm and inviting, removing the stress sometimes associated with fine dining. \u201cToo much fine dining can end up feeling challenging or stressful,\u201d Schingel said. \u201cWe don\u2019t want that. Our goal is to create an experience that\u2019s a little better than home, where people can feel comfortable regardless of their background or financial situation.\u201d The space will feature an open kitchen, a selection of vinyl records playing throughout the night, and a service style focused on approachability and genuine hospitality.  \n<\/p> <p> Located in the heart of downtown Maplewood, the 1,400-square-foot restaurant has nine tables and a six-seat bar, accommodating up to 36 guests. The interior design retained the previous layout while brightening the space for a more natural feel with plenty of earth tones.\n<\/p> <p> \u201cAfter searching for years for the perfect space, we\u2019ve finally found what we were looking for,\u201d said Schingel. \u201cThe size and layout of the restaurant perfectly fit our vision of a place where guests can enjoy a great meal, gathered around a table with friends and family.\u201d  \n<\/p> <p> Schingel, a native of Urbana, Illinois, studied economics at SIUC before moving to St. Louis to attend L\u2019\u00c9cole Culinaire. His career includes stints at Chase Park Plaza restaurants and training under award-winning chef Gerard Craft at Niche. He later traveled the world, gaining experience at McCready\u2019s and The MacIntosh in Charleston, In de Wulf in Belgium, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, where he worked with Michael and Tara Gallina. Upon returning to St. Louis, he joined the opening team at Vicia as chef de cuisine and later served as executive chef at Winslow\u2019s Table before launching The Robin Project.  \n<\/p> <p> \u201cThe pop-up dinners we have hosted under The Robin Project have given us the opportunity to interact with St. Louis diners and to develop an incredible and loyal following,\u201d said Schingel. \u201cWe are looking forward to growing that following and welcoming in a diverse range of customers at Robin Restaurant, from regulars and special occasion diners to travelers and tourists.\u201d  \n<\/p> <p> Robin Restaurant will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and <a href=\"https:\/\/resy.com\/cities\/st-louis-mo\/venues\/robin-restaurant?date=2025-03-13&amp;seats=2\" target=\"_blank\">reservations can be made online.<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robinrestaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\">@robinrestaurant<\/a> for updates.\n<p>Check out the slideshow below for a first look at the new restaurant.\n<\/p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1034\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Assorted dishes and drinks at Robin Restaurant&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_and_drinks_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assorted dishes and drinks at Robin Restaurant <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1035\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Robin Restaurant chef-owner Alec Schingel&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_alec_schingel_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robin Restaurant chef-owner Alec Schingel <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1292\" data-attachment-id=\"1036\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1292&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1292\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Robin Restaurant&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;After two years of pop-ups as The Robin Project, chef Alec Schingel has opened his first brick-and-mortar, Robin Restaurant, now open in the former home of The Benevolent King in Maplewood. The 36-seat space offers a $75 four-course prix-fixe menu rooted in Midwestern seasonality, presented with fine-dining polish but grounded in warmth and approachability.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Dishes are thoughtfully portioned and beautifully plated \u2013 you\u2019re paying as much for the experience as the food. During our visit, highlights included a light, verdant green garlic soup over creamed spinach, smoky asparagus on savory farm cheese with cured egg yolk, and ultra-creamy mushrooms in a rich broth that even won over the mushroom-averse diner in our party. The pork featured a crispy exterior with sweet apple accents, while the chicken was juicy and tender, and desserts like the Baked Alaska and a heartier, less-sweet riff on gooey butter cake rounded things out. The portions are smaller than what you\u2019ll find at most places around town \u2014 a welcome change. We left feeling fully satisfied but not overly stuffed, a rare and refreshing shift from the typically excessive portions in America.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Note: the menu changes seasonally, so these specific dishes may not be available when you go, but they reflect the kitchen\u2019s creativity and balance. Expect fresh silverware with each course, attentive service and a space designed to feel just a bit better than home.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;7268 Manchester Road, Maplewood, robinrestaurant.com&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C662&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1292&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C496&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C992&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C775&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C504&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C258&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_restaurant_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robin Restaurant has taken over the former home of The Benevolent King. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1037\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dorothy&amp;#8217;s Potatoes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_dorothy_s_potatoes_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dorothy&#8217;s Potatoes <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1038\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Caramelized tart&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_caramelized_tart_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caramelized tart <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1846\" data-attachment-id=\"1039\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1846&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1846\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Gooey butter cake is served to every guest.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C945&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1846&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C945&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C709&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1418&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C1108&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C720&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C369&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_gooey_butter_cake_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gooey butter cake is served to every guest. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1040\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Mushroom cured trout&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_mushroom_cured_trout_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mushroom cured trout <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1041\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sunchokes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_sunchokes_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunchokes <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-attachment-id=\"1042\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.saucemagazine.com\/places-2\/robin-restaurant-in-maplewood-first-look-at-chef-alec-schingels-brick-and-mortar-17675926\/attachment\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Assorted dishes at Robin Restaurant&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?fit=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=2000%2C1333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.saucemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/robin_-_assorted_dishes_-_lauren_healey.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assorted dishes at Robin Restaurant <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> photo by Lauren Healey<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After two years of pop-ups and private dinners as The Robin Project, chef Alec Schingel is launching his first brick-and-mortar restaurant. Robin Restaurant will open Thursday, March 13, at 7268 Manchester Road in Maplewood, occupying the space that previously housed The Benevolent King. 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