The heart of the metropolitan area is set to embrace a European tradition with the forthcoming opening of Great Heart Brewing (9514 Olive), expected to launch in Olivette in early 2025. Founders John and Helena Valentine aim to merge German brewing traditions with Alpine hospitality to craft a welcoming community hub. Here’s what’s in store. […]
Which everyday foods do people consume incorrectly? —Sally S., St. Louis While the term “incorrect” may spark debate, there are certainly foods that can be enjoyed in a “more ideal” way. For some, it ultimately depends on personal taste. I curated a list of examples in both categories, with contributions from the SLM dining team. […]
Two prominent St. Louis establishments are joining forces to create an enticing beer and barbecue hub in The Grove. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company will collaborate with Sugarfire Smokehouse to manage the food service at the Grove Brewery and Bierhall. This initiative, characterized as a six-month residency, will kick off during the upcoming Oktoberfest celebration in […]
To get to the new patio at Black Mountain Wine House (354 N. Boyle), located in the former West End Grill space in the Central West End, you walk through the restaurant, along the length of the bar, and past the kitchen’s expo window. There, a side door takes you along an alleyway to a wooden gate; pushed […]
The latest chapter in Sunday Best’s story has been written—and the ending is one that will disappoint St. Louis fried chicken lovers. Owner John Perkins announced today that the brand is closing its operation as a ghost kitchen inside The Hill Food Co., effective immediately. In an email announcing the closure, Perkins gave no details about the reason […]
Chef Gordon Ramsay is in town for the grand opening of Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay (999 N. 2nd), the namesake restaurant located on the eighth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The prolific chef and TV personality owns more than 80 restaurants in 10 countries worldwide and has earned 17 Michelin stars throughout his career. Ramsay’s […]
In what will likely be the most discussed restaurant closure of the year, Rob Connoley has closed Bulrush, his acclaimed restaurant in Midtown that became famous across the country for its modern interpretation of Ozark cuisine. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, which was the first to break the news, cited “‘hate politics’ in Missouri” as the reason for the […]
There are a lot of great places to get a good cup of coffee in the St. Louis region. But not every shop is suited for those who want to sit and stay awhile. The next time you’re looking to do some work outside the office, consider one of these local coffee shops. Not only […]
What’s your favorite indulgence from a local ice cream or custard shop? —Edward D., St. Louis The bad news: Both the temperature outside and heat index will be oppressive for the near future. The good news: According to FOX2 meteorologist Glenn Zimmerman, July and August are slated to be cooler than normal, and the next 10 days may be the […]
Blueprint Coffee and Left Bank Books are kicking off their second-annual Summer Book Bazaar Series with a queer-affirming theme for pride month, titled Queer Joy June. The series, which will be hosted monthly at literary arts cafe High Low, aims to highlight diverse voices in literature and cultivate themes that coincide with the mission of […]
Shayn Prapaisilp has seen it all when it comes to people’s grocery shopping styles. From his vantage point as co-owner of his family’s markets, Global Foods Market and United Provisions, the grocer and restaurateur (he also co-owns King & I and Chao Baan, also with his family), Prapaisilp has watched just as many customers come in […]
It’s been a busy couple of months for Take Root Hospitality Group. In April, owners Michael and Tara Gallina and Aaron Martinez opened a permanent storefront for the popular Taqueria Morita; not quite a month later, in May, the group’s flagship restaurant, Vicia, transitioned its menu format from its set Farmers Feast menu to a […]