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In this final episode of The Sauce, Meera Nagarajan, executive editor, discusses leaving Sauce Magazine after 16 years. She shares a few memories from her time working at the magazine and the St. Louis meals that changed her life.
You can continue to find copies of the monthly print magazine the first Wednesday of the month and daily updates on the website at SauceMagazine.com. To all listeners of The Sauce, we thank you for tuning in each week. It has been a pleasure and an honor to serve you.
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss a visit to CITYPARK, where the vegan kebab at Balkan Treat Box and the bacos at Saucy Porka stood out. Also in the conversation was a visit to Blues City Deli where their take on the tuna melt, the fiesty tuna sandwich, was a knockout. A recent trip to Tucker's Place solidifies that this steak house is serving up one of the most affordable steaks in town.
CITYPARK
2100 Market St., St. Louis
Balkan Treat Box
Saucy Porka
Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-8225
Tucker's Place
4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood
150 W. Argonne Dr., Kirkwood
First Look: 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood
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This week Michelle and Meera chat about a recent visit to Old Bakery Beer where they got to try new dishes from their menu including a pulled pork sandwich and a tofu parmesan sandwich. Also in the conversation is Daile’s Smokehouse where the barbecue is delicious but the sides here are equally as good. Also in the talk is a recent visit to Niche Food Group’s resurrected Porano, which was in the form of a pop-up at Wild Carrot as they gear up for their summer opening in Des Peres. Finally, they discuss the Saucy Soiree, Sauce’s annual grand tasting party where some of the city’s best restaurants and bars come out with creative and delicious tastings.
Old Bakery Beer
400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois, 618-463-1470
Daile’s Smokehouse
2951 Dougherty Ferry Road, St. Louis, 636-529-1898
Porano Pop-Up
Saucy Soiree, June 23 at Union Station
Jalea
323 N. Main St., St. Charles, 314-303-0144
Levels Nigerian Cuisine
1405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-571-9990
Planter’s House
1000 Mississippi Ave., St. Louis, 314-696-2603
Lazy Tiger
Idol Wolf
1528 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-325-0360
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss revisiting some personal favorite spots like Picadilly at Manhattan where the NOLA BBQ shrimp in spiced butter and their famous chicken pot pie both fall under the "must order" category. Also in the chat is a pop-in to Mai Lee where their St. Paul sandwich ranks among the best of the best in St. Louis as well as Thai Nivas Cafe, where their pad eggplant with tofu is a light yet satisfying dish. They also talk about new spots mentioned on saucemagazine.com including Damn Fine Hand Pies, Ichiro Ramen, Bud's Pizza and Beer as well as two new concepts from Chef Ben Welch.
Piccadilly at Manhattan
7201 Piccadilly Ave., St. Louis, 314-646-0016
Mai Lee
8396 Musick Memorial Dr, Brentwood, 314-645-2835
Thai Nivas Cafe
11054 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, 314-567-8989
Damn fine hand pies
4000 Shaw Blvd.
Instagram: Damnfinehandpies
Ichiro Ramen
5638 Telegraph Road, Oakville
Ichiro Ramen now open in Oakville offering array of Asian cuisine
Chef Ben Welch is opening 2 new restaurants in the Grove later this year
Bud’s Pizza and Beer
3805 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis
First Look: Bud’s Pizza & Beer in the Northampton neighborhood of St. Louis
Andrew Cisneros will open Brasas in the Delmar Loop in spring 2024
Food Truck Friday
Saucy Soirée, June 23, at Union Station
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This week Michelle and Meera talk about a few spots where you can dine outside, cicada free. Also in the chat this week is a first look at Florentin, the new breakfast and lunch spot from Ben Poremba in the Delmar Maker District.
Adrianna's on The Hill
5101 Shaw Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-3833
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton
7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, 888.861.1483
Art Bar
3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, 314.561.0033
Moonrise
6177 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, 314.721.1111
Panorama Restaurant
Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, 314.655.5490
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314.727.4444
Crow's Nest
7336 Manchester Road, Maplewood, 314.781.0989
First Look: Florentin in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis
Florentine
5090 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss a recent trip to Madrina in Webster Groves followed by a quick jaunt to Olive + Oak for a post-dinner drink. Also in the conversation is the interesting burger menu from The Crow's Nest in Maplewood especially their green chile burger. They talk about a few new spots from the website at SauceMagazine.com including the newly opened Black Lab Coffee, Ramsay's Kitchen as well as five local dessert shops to check out right now.
Madrina
101 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314-963-1976
First Look: Madrina in Webster Groves
The Crow's Nest
7336 Manchester Rd., Maplewood, 314-781-0989
Black Lab Coffee now open in University City inside Washington University's Lewis Collaborative building
A Spoonful of Sugar
2800 McNair Ave., St. Louis, 314-328-1048
Cafe Ganadara
6413 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, 314-802-7044
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream
Multiple locations
Spoonful Desserts
12943 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, 314-485-1757; 1063 IL-157, Suite 11-12, Edwardsville, Illinois, 618-514-8020
Sylvie Dee’s
8721 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-918-5472
Sauce 75 digital edition
Levels Nigerian Cuisine
1405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-571-9990
2023 Best New Restaurants // No. 9 Levels Nigerian Cuisine
Mayo Ketchup
2001 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-696-2699
We're obsessed with the mini cheese empanadas from Mayo Ketchup
3 appetizer platters from St. Louis restaurants you need to try ASAP
Nathaniel Reid
11243 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, 314-858-1019
Peacemaker Lobster & Crab
1831 Sidney St., St. Louis, 314-772-8858
The Ultimate Clam Chowder Recipe
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss a recent trip to Dressel's where the pretzel is still playing a starring role on the menu. From SauceMagazine.com, new spots including Well Met Cafe in Shaw; No Ordinary Rabbit in Botanical Heights and Fattened Caf off Cherokee Street have announced their concepts that have either just opened or are coming soon. Finally, the Sauce Team has put together a guide: Sauce 75: Your guide to the essential St. Louis restaurants right now, and they discuss a few spots from the list that consistently exceed expectations.
Dressel's
419 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 314.361.1060
Dressel’s in the Central West End is a St. Louis landmark
Well Met Cafe
4100 Shenandoah Ave., St. Louis, 314-282-8016
First Look: Well Met Cafe in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis
No Ordinary Rabbit
1621 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis
No Ordinary Rabbit opening in former Nixta space in Botanical Heights in late summer 2024
Recipe: Harvest's Warmed Brioche Bread Pudding
The Fattened Caf is opening a brick-and-mortar just off Cherokee Street later this year
Kasama
The 75 Most Exciting Restaurants in St. Louis Right Now, According to Sauce
Sauce 75
Tiger Soup Dumplings
98D Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, Fenton
Tiger Soup Dumplings is opening a location in Des Peres in spring 2024
Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-8225
Bulrush
3307 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-449-1208
Rob Connoley of Bulrush nominated in James Beard Awards finalist round for Best Chef: Midwest
Pepe's Apt. 2
800 S Geyer Rd., Kirkwood, 314-909-1375
Lona's Lil' Eats
2199 California Ave., St. Louis, 314-925-8938
The Tenacity of Lona's Lil Eats' Lona Luo
Ben Poremba to open two new concepts, Esca and Florentin, in the Delmar Maker District in early 2024
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After years of working for other restaurateurs Loryn Nalic, together with her husband Edo Nalic, opened Balkan Treat Box in 2016 as a food truck. The inspiration for the concept came from falling in love with her husband and falling in love with his native Bosnian cuisine; but the development of the menu came from a deeply personal visit she took to Bosnia, which brought the entire Balkan Treat Box menu into focus starting with her favorite -- the cevapi. In this episode Loryn discusses with Meera and Michelle her experience in restaurants; her flagship restaurant and her new restaurant Telva at The Ridge; and the local restaurants that have captured her heart.
Balkan Treat Box
8103 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-733-5700
Telva at The Ridge
60 N Gore Ave., Webster Groves, 314-395-2760
Yemanja Brasil
2900 Missouri Ave., St. Louis, 314-771-7457
Farmhaus Restaurant
3257 Ivanhoe Ave., St. Louis, 314-647-3800
Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis, 314-773-8646
Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-4340
Julia Usher
Ones to Watch 2021 // Madeline Hissong
Damn Fine Hand Pies
Afghan Kabob House
3500 Watson Road, St. Louis, 314-449-1110
Curry Club
1635 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, 636-778-7778
MeYou
8162 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-961-5999
Webster Garden Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant
5 S. Old Orchard Ave., St. Louis, 314-961-2131
Mai Lee
8396 Musick Memorial Dr., Brentwood, 314-645-2835
Saucy Soirée tickets available here
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This week Michelle and Meera discuss the newly opened Good Company in The Grove, where they are making delicious cocktails with their premium ice. They also discuss the star of the menu: The Good Burger, which is made from ground brisket and chuck, topped with gooey American cheese and thick-cut bacon. Also in the conversation was a recent visit to Revel Kitchen, where the salad actually keeps you full; a jaunt to Wright’s Tavern in Clayton where the crab cake, wine and sundae make for a perfect night out and a birthday brunch at Southwest Diner in Maplewood where the cornmeal pancakes still reign supreme. From the May issue they chat about Apéro Hour a feature that highlights six new spots that are aiming to serve small plates, wine and cocktails and also in the conversation are the many genius riffs on the spicy margarita at local bars in St. Louis.Good Company4317 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, 314-405-8333First Look: Good Company in the GroveRevel Kitchen 8388 Musick Memorial Dr., St. Louis, 314-647-2222Wright’s Tavern7624 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, 314-390-1466Bowood By Niche4605 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-454-6868Southwest Diner 6803 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, 314-260-7244Bacaro5105 Westwood Drive, St. PetersParker’s Table7118 Oakland Ave., Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050Parker's Table is opening a wine bar in Richmond Heights in spring 2024Vicia is transforming its patio into Vicia Wine Garden, adding a la carte items back to menu33 Wine Shop and Bar1913 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-231-9463Vino STL 4701 McPherson Ave., St. Louis, 314-932-5665Clover (Clover and the Bee)100 W Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314-942-12168 creative takes on the spicy margarita at St. Louis bars right nowFortune Teller Bar2635 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-776-2337Frazer’s Restaurant & Lounge1811 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis, 314-773-8646, Lazy Tiger210 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, 314-925-8888Retreat Gastropub6 N. Sarah St., St. Louis, 314-261-4497Ivy Cafe14 N Meramec Ave., Clayton, 314-776-9377
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss dining at Casa Don Alfonso inside The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis where they tried a pasta tossed with deep-fried zucchini and for dessert their dazzling pistachio profiteroles with pistachio cream. Also in the conversation was an epic office lunch with spring salads from Knead Bakehouse + Provisions and several pizzas from Fordo's Killer Pizza including their ramp spring special, wild mushroom and four cheese with honey drizzle. From saucemagazine.com they discuss several restaurant openings like Off Elm in Webster Groves, Sunday Best reopening a take-out concept in South City and Sugar Shack Cafe in Granite City, Illinois. Finally they discuss 3 gas station dining destinations serving barbecue and also Indian food that are hidden gems throughout St. Louis.
Casa Don Alfonso
100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314-719-1496
Knead Bakehouse + Provisions
3467 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, 314-376-4361
Fordo's Killer Pizza
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis
City Foundry
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis
Sunday Best, formerly Juniper, has reopened at the Hill Food Co. in south St. Louis
Sugar Shack Cafe now open in Granite City offering Southern flavors and retro vibes
Poke One is now open on South Grand in former Tower Grove Creamery space
Cube Tea Studio
8041 Olive Blvd., University City, 314-942-1289
3 St. Louis spots making boba that will blow your mind
The Vandy, STL Barkeep team will open Off Elm in Webster Groves this fall
Khanna’s Desi Vibes in Chesterfield is closing
3 awesome under-the-radar restaurants inside gas stations around St. Louis
Olivette Station is serving delicious Pakistani food in an unassuming gas station in St. Louis County
3 Bay BBQ & Bakery
14195 Clayton Road, Town & Country, 636.227.1208,
O’B. Que’s
158 Long Road, Chesterfield, 636.778.9675, obques.com
Olivette Station
9680 Olive Blvd., Olivette, 314.991.3082
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Rick Lewis of Grace Meat + Three cooks from the heart. This week, Meera and Michelle are joined by Rick to discuss his journey from fine-dining chef to chef and owner of his own restaurant in The Grove. His restaurant, which he co-owns with his wife Elisa Lewis, is centered around community and cultivating relationships through food. He shares his stories of launching his restaurant and in the spirit of community, also discusses some of his favorite restaurants in St. Louis. Grace Meat + Three4270 Manchester Ave, St. Louis,Best New Restaurants: No. 3 – Grace Meat & ThreeGrace Meat + Three Chef Rick Lewis' 12 Favorite St. Louis RestaurantsMai Lee8396 Musick Memorial Dr., Brentwood, 314-645-2835Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions2733 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, 314-647-2567Pint Size Bakery & Coffee3133 Watson Rd., St. Louis, 314-645-7142Sultan Mediterranean 4200 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-390-2020Review: Sultan Mediterranean Restaurant in The Grove
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This week Michelle and Meera discuss the brand new Umami Seasons Hot Pot in the Delmar Loop that serves Taiwanese hot pot, which is an interactive style of Asian dining where food is cooked at the table in different types of broth. They also discuss the emerging hot pot trend in general at the recently opened Urban Kitchen in Chesterfield Valley and at Tai Ke Shabu Shabu in Olivette. Another trend in the conversation: fusion. From Indian-fusion restaurants like Taco Twist in the Central West End to Tikka Tangy and Amrut Fusion in Chesterfield to the soon-to-open Ramsay's Kitchen at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to Oats & Honey Cafe in Creve Coeur; restaurants are blending cuisines more than ever. Finally, from the April issue, they talk about all the reasons Sauce loves Trattoria Marcella in Lindenwood Park. Umami Seasons Hot Pot6602 Delmar Blvd, University City, 314-319-1146First Look: Umami Seasons Hotpot in the Delmar LoopUmami Seasons Hotpot on Instagram @SauceMagChesterfield's Urban Kitchen builds on sister restaurant Share Sweet's menu with Chinese American classicsUrban Kitchen by ShareSweet17409C Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-778-0178Tai Ke Shabu Shabu9626 Olive Blvd., Olivette, 314-801-84112021 Best New Restaurants // No. 2 Tai Ke Shabu ShabuKain Taiyo2700 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-396-21102023 Best New Restaurants // No. 8 Kain TayoManileño3611 Juniata St., St. Louis, 314-296-3131First Look: Manileño in the South Grand business district in St. LouisPizza Via4501 Maryland Ave., #1E, Central West End, 314-587-8000First Look: Pizza Via in the Central West EndPizza Champ2557 Lyle Ave., MaplewoodEat this marinara pizza at Pizza Champ in MaplewoodTaco Twist15 N Euclid Ave., Suite A, St. Louis, 314-635-00333 new Indian fusion spots to try in the St. Louis areaAmrut Fusion17392 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636.778.9380Tikka Tangy13441 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 314.682.6066Ramsay’s Kitchen will soft open at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis on April 17Trattoria Marcella3600 Watson Rd, St. Louis, 314-532-770613 reasons why we love Trattoria Marcella in Lindenwood Park
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This week Michelle and Meera discuss the local food options in and around Busch Stadium including Kohn's Kosher Deli, Mission Taco Joint and Farmtruk. Also in the conversation is the best things to eat at City SC's Citypark Stadium this year. Several concepts are returning from the inaugural season like Balkan Treatbox, Medina Mediterranean Grill and Bold Spoon Creamery but also newcomers like Olio and Olive + Oak are making their debut this season as they join some of the best local restaurants in town at Citypark
Kohn's Kosher Deli
Mission Taco
Farmtruk
12 Great Places to Eat Near Busch Stadium, According to Sauce
Popular St. Louis food truck Farmtruk joins Busch Stadium as newest food partner
New St. Louis Cardinals season brings fresh dining options to Ballpark Village
The Best Things to Eat at City SC’s Citypark Stadium in 2024, According to Sauce
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This week Meera and Michelle talk about a recent take-out experiences at Chiang Mai in Webster Groves as well as BLK MKT Eats at their new location in Maplewood. Also in the conversation is the debut of Esca and all the dishes that were standouts from a recent night out including the limoncello tiramisu, the green salad, the roasted vegetable lasagna and the clay pot Negroni. In new restaurant news, former pop-up turned brick and mortar Taqueria Morita is set to debut and Michelle and Meera discuss a recent visit to their new space. They also talk about good news from the Union Loafers team who are gearing up to open their bagel and provisions market in Shaw this April.
Tim's Chrome Bar
4736 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-742-7881
First Look: Tim’s Chrome Bar in the Bevo Mill neighborhood of south St. Louis
Chiang Mai
8158 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-961-8889
Review: Chiang Mai in Webster Groves
2020 Best New Restaurants // No. 4 Chiang Mai
Blk MKT Eats
7356 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143
BLK MKT Eats is now open in its new home in Maplewood
Esca
5095 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-365-2686
First Look: Esca in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis
First Look: Taqueria Morita in the Central West End
Union Loafers team is opening a bagel and provisions market in Shaw in early April
Diego's
630 North and South Rd, St. Louis, 314-553-9906
First Look: Neon Greens in the former Rise Coffee space in the Grove
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This week Michelle and Meera discuss some of their favorites at Grace Meat + Three including their specials, their kitchen sink salad and catfish nuggets. They also talk about a recent visit to Coffeestamp in South City and their lineup of empanadas stuffed with elotes or egg and prosciutto and even a caprese version with tomato and mozzarella. They also talk about two upcoming events: Food Truck Friday and Saucy Soirée. Food Truck Friday returns for its 2024 season on April 26 in Tower Grove Park and Saucy Soirée, a grand tasting party, makes its return to Union Station on June 23. They also talk about a new spot Neon Greens, which is one part salad-centric restaurant and one part hydroponic farm, and a few of their standout salads.
Grace Meat + Three
4270 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-533-2700
Food Truck Friday returns April 26
Coffeestamp Roasters
2511 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 314-797-8113
Saucy Soiree returns to St. Louis Union Station Sunday, June 23
Saucy Soirée presale tickets
Neon Greens
4176 Manchester Ave., The Grove
First Look: Neon Greens in the former Rise Coffee space in the Grove
5 new and forthcoming breweries in the St. Louis region
Rock & Horse Brewing Co.
419 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 314.361.1060
Dressel’s in the Central West End is a St. Louis landmark
Blue Jay Brewing Co.
2710 Locust St., St. Louis
Mississippi Culture
201 S. Union St., Staunton, Illinois
Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.
1545 N. Hwy. 67, Florissant
Main & Mill Central
10 Main St., Festus
Cugino’s has opened a second location at The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis
Pink Willow Cafe
5523 Oak St. in Cottleville
First Look: Pink Willow Cafe at Oak Street Inn & Lounge in Cottleville
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Michelle and Meera discuss the rise and diversity of Filipino restaurants emerging in St. Louis, this week they highlight Manileño, which recently opened in the South Grand business district. They also discuss the debut of a food menu at Side Project Brewery in Maplewood where Adam Altnether has launched an approachable bar menu with fine touches, including an unbelievably delicious cheeseburger with caramelized onions and an apple cider-Dijon aioli. Michelle talks about her recent visit to Esca, the new concept from Ben Poremba's Benglina restaurant group in the Delmar Maker District. Esca focuses its menu on meat, seafood and vegetables grilled over charcoal, fresh salads and cold appetizers, classic cocktails, a large amaro selection and a range of indulgent desserts.
Bar Moro
7610 Wydown Blvd, Clayton
Idol Wolf
1528 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-325-0360
First Look: Idol Wolf at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis
Manileño
3611 Juniata St, St. Louis, 314-296-3131
First Look: Manileño in the South Grand business district in St. Louis
Side Project Brewing
7458 Manchester Road, Maplewood
First Look: Side Project Brewing’s new food concept in Maplewood
First Look: Esca in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis
Esca
5095 Delmar Blvd., 314-365-2686
Ben Poremba opens AO&Co. at Contemporary Art Museum in Grand Center
Quarrelsome Coffee
33 N Sarah St., St. Louis, 314-260-9008
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss recent visits to new bars they’ve been loving. Michelle’s mission to try the entire menu at Stews Food & Liquor in Soulard continues and her love of the baby beer shots (and their evolution) at Kenny’s Upstairs on South Grand is holding strong. Meera talks about a visit to the new, beautiful Three Sixty at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights as well as a dinner at Brasserie by Niche in the Central West End. From the March issue, which is focused on the St. Louis beer scene, they discuss a story detailing local spots where Jonathan Moxey (head brewer at Rockwell Beer Co.) loves to grab a cold one.
Kenny’s Upstairs
3131 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis
First Look: Kenny’s on South Grand in Tower Grove South
Stews Food & Liquor
1862 S. 10th St., St. Louis
First Look: Stews Food & Liquor in Soulard
Three Sixty at Westport Plaza
111 West Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights
First Look: Three Sixty at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights
Brasserie By Niche
4580 Laclede Ave., St. Louis
Rockwell Beer Co. head brewer Jonathan Moxey shares 12 of his favorite St. Louis spots
Rockwell Beer Co.
Side Project
Perennial on Lockwood
216 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314-682-3823
Perennial Artisan Ales
8125 Michigan Ave., St. Louis
2nd Shift
1601 Sublette Ave., #2, St. Louis
Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery
1629 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, 314-833-6111
Riley’s Pub
3458 Arsenal St., St. Louis, 314-664-7474
Tick Tock Tavern
3459 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis
Civil Life Brewing Co.
3714 Holt Ave., St. Louis
Blue Jay Brewing
2710 Locust St., St. Louis
First Look Blue Jay Brewing in Midtown St. Louis
First Look: Manileño in the South Grand Business District in St. Louis
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This week, Meera and Michelle discuss a visit to Fourth City Barbecue, which is located inside Fortune Teller Bar on Cherokee Street. The brisket is wonderful, likely due to the 24-hour process it takes to execute but it's not all serious business; specials like their take on a McRib offers a break in the usual barbecue suspects. They also talk about a recent trip to check out the Fattened Caf inside Earthbound Beer across the street where the chicken tocino ube sliders were extraordinary with tropical pineapple flavor, a little spice and sharpness from pickled, shredded papaya. Finally in the conversation, a First Look at Bacaro, the new aperitivo bar in St. Peters and also a lineup of where to find great fat-washed cocktails in St. Louis.
Fourth City Barbecue inside Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee St, St. Louis, 314-669-6505
Damn Fine Hand Pies
Fattened Caf inside Earthbound Beer
2724 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-769-9576
Bacaro
5105 Westwood Drive, St. Peters
First Look: First Look: Bacaro at Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters
Spritz and Chips: 5 tips for making the perfect spritz
3 fat-washed cocktails from St. Louis bars to try right now
Pie Guy
4189 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.899.0444
Rockwell Beer Company in the Grove
1320 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, 314.256.1657
None of the Above
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, 314.656.6682
Layali Halab in Creve Coeur offers a taste of Mediterranean and Syrian cuisines
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This week Meera and Michelle discuss the menu revamp at Benevolent King in Maplewood, which will now have more of a focus on seafood. Michelle also talks about a recent visit to the newly-opened Motor Town Pizza in Richmond Heights, which is the new concept from co-owners Simon and Angelica Lusky who also run Revel Kitchen. Also in the conversation is a list of Black-owned restaurants to check out suggested by Simone Faure, chef and co-owner of La Patisserie Chouquette in St. Louis, which was just named a semifinalist in the Outstanding Bakery category by the James Beard Foundation. Rounding out the conversation is a chat on happy hours with a list of good ones to get to right now.
Benevolent King
7628 Manchester Road, St. Louis, 314-899-0440
The Benevolent King in Maplewood is rebranding as a Japanese restaurant
Motor Town Pizza
8029 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights,
First Look: Motor Town Pizza in Brentwood
La Patisserie Chouquette's Simone Faure shares 5 of her favorite Black-owned St. Louis restaurants
Rated Test Kitchen
313 N. 11th St., St. Louis, 314-200-5866
Patty's Cheesecakes
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, 314-541-6411
Simply Delicious
1115 Pine St, St. Louis, 314-802-7287
SweetArt Bakeshop + Cafe
2203 S 39th St, St. Louis, 314-771-4278
The Crooked Boot
2012 Campus Dr., St. Charles, 636-757-3305
8 Black-owned bars to visit in St. Louis this weekend
5 happy hours to check out in St. Louis right now
Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.
1831 Sidney St., St. Louis, 314.772.8858
Kenny's Upstairs
3131 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis
Small Change
2800 Indiana Ave., St. Louis
The Golden Hoosier
3707 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.354.8044
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This week Michelle and Meera discuss a classic egg salad sandwich at Union Loafers in Botanical Heights and also talk about drinking out of a disco-ball-shaped-punch bowl at Hidden Gem, a new bar in Midtown St. Louis. They also talk about a recent visit to Millpond brewing in Millstadt, Illinois, where their hazy IPAs stood out amongst their delicious lineup of beers. New spots are opening and familiar favorites are expanding and reopening and they chat about the latest wave of news from Tiger Soup Dumplings opening in Des Peres, Amrut Fusion Cusine in Chesterfield and The Shaved Duck in South City.
Hidden Gem
3118 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-925-8931
Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery
1629 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, 314-833-6111
Millpond Brewing
308 E Washington St., Millstadt, Illinois, 618-476-9933
Tiger Soup Dumplings is opening a location in Des Peres in spring 2024
2022 Best New Restaurants // No. 8 Tiger Soup Dumplings
Amrut Fusion Cuisine
17392 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, 636-778-9380
Fine dining Indian restaurant Amrut Fusion is now open in Chesterfield
First Look: Amaizing Arepa Bar in downtown St. Louis
Dressel's
419 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, 314-361-1060
Dressel’s in the Central West End is a St. Louis landmark
12 great St. Louis restaurants that are definitely open on Monday, Vol. 4
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