On April 9, a gathering of architects, interior designers, and industry colleagues took place at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for the 19th annual Architect & Designer Awards, hosted by Design & Detail. The evening celebrated exceptional contributions within the design community, with winners announced live by Design Editor-in-Chief Veronica Theodoro. This year’s Visionary Award […]
One of the standout fast-casual restaurants in the St. Louis area is set to close its doors later this month. Porano (13323 Manchester), an Italian-inspired eatery from Niche Food Group famous for its pasta, salads, bowls, and pizzas, will cease operations on March 31. Photography by Amy De La Hunt Photography by Amy De La […]
A fresh beginning is on the horizon for the location that once served as Kohn’s Kosher Deli in Creve Coeur. Kent Evans and Rachelle L’Ecuyer, the proprietors of Pierce Creek Cattle Company and The MOObile food truck, are set to transform the iconic building into Pierce Creek (10405 Old Olive), which will include a restaurant, […]
On New Year’s Day, the proprietors of Taqueria Morita (4239 Duncan) shared heartbreaking news on social media regarding the restaurant’s permanent closure. The announcement included: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce this Saturday will be our last day serving at Taqueria Morita. We take immense pride in the tasty dishes and drinks […]
DISCOVER: Ramen perfected. As ramen gains as much popularity in St. Louis as toasted ravioli and uninspired holiday lawn ornaments, many enthusiasts are truly excited about Menya Rui’s unique mazemen—a type of ramen that remains sparse in the Midwest. This variant forgoes broth, mixing noodles with scallop oil and a proprietary soy sauce, garnished with […]
Do restaurants welcome walk-ins on New Year’s Eve? —Tom S., St. Louis While many restaurants will accept walk-in guests, the more pertinent question is whether they can accommodate them, especially on one of the busiest nights of the year. I would caution against walking into a restaurant on New Year’s Eve without first calling ahead […]
Pizza Champ (2657 Lyle), a well-loved pizzeria in Maplewood that began operations in January 2022, will cease operations after service on Tuesday, as reported in a social media update from owner Chris Kelling. The announcement stated: “Pizza Champ will be closing after service on December 31st. It’s been a fantastic journey, and we were excited […]
A well-known restaurateur in St. Louis is now proudly operating as a local grocer. Matt McGuire, who owns Louie (706 DeMun) and Wright’s Tavern (7624 Wydown) in Clayton, has just launched Box Hill Grocer (7628 Wydown) right next to the latter. The primary offering includes prepared hot and cold items meant for quick pick-up. “It […]
The Enchanting Ambiance of August the Mansion A few autumns back, we enjoyed a visit to Root Food & Wine in Augusta, a nearly flawless rustic dining spot where the initial course begins with a stroll beneath tall trees and through a charming garden. This summer, we discovered a similarly picturesque destination at August the […]
Parker’s Table resident cheese specialist Simon Lehrer is an expert in the art of crafting cheese and charcuterie boards. He recently offered several insights on how to create the ultimate spread, including wine pairings. Don’t drink? No problem; the same principles that apply to wine and cheese pairings can also be used with nonalcoholic beverages. […]