Aldi Will Soon Have Home Delivery Service, So You'll Never Need to Put on Pants Again

by Sarah Fenske on September 21, 2018 at 12:50PM

If you love everything about Aldi except having to deposit a quarter for your shopping cart, you're in luck — the no-frills grocer will be bringing both food delivery and curbside service to St. Louis this fall. The delivery option is part of a partnership with Instacart, reports Business Insider.

Mike's Hot Dogs Has University City Lining Up for Dogs, Burgers and More

by Tom Hellauer on September 21, 2018 at 6:22AM

The Kitchen Sink Will Open Again Next Month in DeBaliviere Place

by Desi Isaacson on September 19, 2018 at 8:17AM

.” The space is a little smaller than the restaurant's last two locations, but with a big difference: There will be plenty of parking, as the Kitchen Sink will share a lot with PuraVegan.

Vaya Con Dillas and the Note Bar to Open in Former Alumni Space

by Sarah Fenske on September 18, 2018 at 8:53AM

Chef Ryan Hecht promised some good news in September — and he's delivered. The chef announced this morning that he'll soon be opening two new concepts on the ground floor of the Park Pacific building at 13th and Pine streets in the Downtown West neighborhood.

Jeff Stevens' WellBeing Brewing Is Brewing Craft Beer Without the ABV

by Cheryl Baehr on September 18, 2018 at 6:28AM

anything. What is your after-work hangout?

White Castle's 'Impossible Sliders' Are Now in St. Louis — And They're Glorious

by Evan Sult and Paige Brubeck on September 17, 2018 at 11:04AM

These days, concern for the environment has become pretty mainstream. But while it seems like every eco-conscious person on the internet has ditched plastic straws, it’s been much harder for people to reduce the amount of animal meat they consume — even though the meat industry is one of the world’s leading contributors to climate change and pollution, projected to pass up even the oil industry this year.

D.B. Cooper’s Safehouse Brings a Man-Cave Vibe to South City

by Desi Isaacson on September 17, 2018 at 9:39AM

You Can Get Amazing Kitchen Equipment at Companion's Garage Sale Saturday

by Cheryl Baehr on September 13, 2018 at 11:51AM

Everyone knows that the only thing keeping you from becoming the next Jacques Pepin is the right kitchen gadget. OK, that and an understanding that you should wait for the pan to get hot before putting the meat in it it, but hey — minor details.

Yellowbelly Opens Friday in the CWE, Promising Rum Cocktails and Sea-Based Fare

by Tom Hellauer on September 12, 2018 at 11:28AM

Editor's note: We changed a few lines of this story after initial publication to explain that Richard Blais designed the whole menu; Jason Gethin will be responsible for executing it. We also removed a mention of umbrellas, since Yellowbelly will not be deploying them.

Perfect Taste Chinese Food to Bring Szechuan Style to the Loop

by Desi Isaacson on September 12, 2018 at 6:59AM

Perfect Taste Chinese Food is planning to open on the Loop at 6310 Delmar Boulevard, the old Noodles & Co. location a few doors down from the Tivoli. Owner Bing Zhu says he's aiming for an October 1 opening, dependent upon city inspections.

Either Jason Isbell Really Loves Provel or He's Really Missing Out

by Sarah Fenske on September 11, 2018 at 6:37AM

How does the adage go? You can lead the Midwesterner to a good restaurant, but you can't make them actually try the food?

Hello Has the Grove Saying 'Hi' to Smoothies, Juices and More

by Iain Shaw on September 11, 2018 at 6:34AM

For John Rodriguez, Hacienda Is His Heritage — and His Destiny

by Cheryl Baehr on September 11, 2018 at 6:33AM

Though John Rodriguez insists on downplaying his role in the story of Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (9748 Manchester Road, Rock Hill; 314-962-7100), there is no question the landmark eatery is a part of him — and he a part of it. "I think my handprints are in the concrete.

Gioia's Deli Sold All Its LouFest Meat This Weekend — an STL Miracle

by Sarah Fenske on September 10, 2018 at 1:14PM

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Krab Kingz Seafood Brings Shellfish, Dripping with Butter, to St. Louis' West End

by Desi Isaacson on September 10, 2018 at 6:30AM

Andrew Zimmern Just Spent Two Days Eating His Way Through St. Louis

by Sarah Fenske on September 7, 2018 at 9:26AM

Right back atcha, Chef! Editor's  note: We updated this post after publication to include a photo and details about Zimmern's trip to Smoki O's.

Eckert's Is Now Giving Away Free Apples, Because LouFest

by Sarah Fenske on September 5, 2018 at 6:04PM

LouFest's abrupt cancellation may mean hard times for restaurants, but it's bearing fruit for bargain hunters — as Eckert's is now planning to give away some 100,000 apples. The Metro East orchard was the LouKidz children's area sponsor.

LouFest Cancellation Leaves Vendors Regrouping, with Help From Their Friends

by Dustin Steinhoff on September 5, 2018 at 1:17PM

Thu Rein Oo Learned English, and Classical Cooking, at the Crossing

by Cheryl Baehr on September 5, 2018 at 8:04AM

asked me if I thought I was ready, and I said yes. It was a crazy busy Friday night, and I got an order for tilapia that I made the best I could.

Bolyard's Will Teach You How to Butcher a Hog This Fall

by Desi Isaacson on September 5, 2018 at 6:47AM

If you’ve ever wolfed down a pork chop, slice of bacon or sausage link and thought, “I wonder how they turned a pig into this,” you’re in luck. Chris Bolyard, the owner and head butcher at Bolyard's Meat and Provisions (2810 Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood; 314-647-2567), will be offering guided butcher classes once a month this autumn.