On the heels of their James Beard Foundation nomination, Chefs Michael Gallina and Aaron Martinez will be heading to Detroit on February 23 and 24 to collaborate with award-winning Chef Jared Gadbaw and his team at Oak & Reel restaurant.
Read MoreJanuary is National Baking Month! To help you celebrate, check out the ultimate assortment of five must-haves from KNEAD. From their Friday Cuban Sandwich special to their new savory Sourdough Poptart, these delicious treats will solve any sweet or savory craving.
Read MoreRecently, I remembered meeting Ron Rubin who is the owner and now Executive Chairman of The Republic of Tea in St. Louis and decided to see if he is still involved in the business. As luck would have it, Ron is still one of the owners while his son Todd B. Rubin, 42, runs the company which is still privately owned with a significant presence in St. Louis, as well as southern Illinois, and their marketing and sales headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read MoreThe Gallina’s, along with partner Chef Aaron Martinez – known for Take Root Hospitality concepts Vicia, Winslow’s Table, and Taqueria Morita – opened Bistro La Floraison in July in the former Bar Les Freres. Bar Moro by Poremba – known for Elaia, Olio, Nixta, and Benevolent King - opened this fall, and occupies the sultry space of former restaurant Billie-Jean. This week, McGuire, best known for Louie on Demun, opened Wright’s Tavern as a city tavern and steakhouse - actually more of an intimate supper club.
Read MoreThe family farm – called Timber Farms – dates back three generations and is in the Big Springs region of the southern Missouri Ozarks. This truly wild and beautiful area abounds with vast tracts of oak forest, clear springs, caves, and sparkling streams. The humid microclimate and oak/hickory forest along Sinking Creek, which runs through the Hellmuth’s farm, provides ideal conditions and substrates for cultivating shiitake mushrooms. By blending Ozark ingenuity, traditional Japanese techniques, evidence-based sustainability philosophies, and a lot of hard work, they have expanded the shiitake production to over 25,000 logs. Believe it or not – they grow many of their mushrooms in a converted carriage house in the Central West End.
Read MoreTake Root Hospitality is offering several exclusive dining experiences this holiday season.
Read MoreTempus’ new concept will focus on unique pop-up dinners, rich with storytelling and culinary history, featuring local food + beverage artisans as well as celebrated local chefs. With the exit of previous Chef Ben Grupe, Tempus Owner Peter Brickler has brought on the culinary team of Vito & Amy Racanelli to lead Tempus’ next chapter. The husband and wife duo will bring with them over 20 years of culinary expertise in the restaurant industry.
Read MoreGiving back is always in good taste! This holiday season, join Jim Butler Auto and five local chefs as they set a goal to raise $100,000 for Missouri families facing food insecurity. The event will be held at Neiman Marcus on December 8, 6-9 pm., and will include a fashion show and food tasting.
Read MoreIn order to serve guests year-round, Taqueria Morita is moving indoors following a highly successful first season. The restaurant, which opened in the garden-side pavilion space at Vicia last May, is taking up residency at Winslow’s Table this winter.
Read MoreAside from being a great spot for private dinners, the acclaimed restaurant Vicia has become a popular choice for an intimate wedding venue. Take Root Hospitality offers an experienced event planner to help plan every detail to ensure a curated experience for couples and their guests.
Read MoreWhisky industry veteran Sam Filmus, creator of the ImpEx Collection, tells SL why buying from independent bottlers is a must…
Read MoreTime to let your inner child out to play (and to eat!) … Enjoy Breakfast at Clementine’s for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 5.
Read MoreValentine’s Day is less than a month away… and, if you haven’t already made plans to celebrate the loved one in your life, SL has a romantic and delicious idea for you!
Read MoreIn charge of bringing wine to the holiday party? Smart move! SL has a sommelier-approved list of 10 new and natural wines all the way from New South Wales, Australia.
Read MoreSit down with your copy of Sophisticated Living (or read online by clicking here) and pour yourself a glass of wine that takes no prisoners…
Read MoreHere at SL, more is more - especially when it comes to the weekend! With Labor Day coming up and a three day weekend on the horizon, SL is taking it to the patios. To take the labor out of Labor Day, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite spots to sit and sip!
Read MoreLast month, we ended July on a high note, with the opening of SWADE Cannabis’ fifth location on Cherokee Street in Tower Grove. It’s almost September, and now we have something else to raise our glasses to: SWADE’s collaboration with O’Fallon Brewery to launch the non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverage MOHI.
Read MoreEver been to Everbowl? The new superfood concept in Ladue opened last week. With existing locations in flashy communities like Calabasas, California (hello, Kris Jenner and Co.), I’m sure the buzz around Everbowl will only get louder.
Read MoreSip, sip hooray… it’s National Prosecco Day! And, luckily, it’s already five o’clock somewhere. Beyond prosecco, SL has a full list of “Summer Sips from” around the globe rounded up in our July/ August issue. Click for a sneak peek at some of our favorites.
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