On Tuesday’s St. Louis on the Air, Sauce Magazine managing editors Catherine Klene and Heather Hughes talked up some of the latest additions to the St. Louis region’s food-and-beverage community.
In addition to highlighting the top food spots to visit, Klene and Hughes mentioned Vicia chef and co-owner Michael Gallina, who is one of the James Beard Foundation finalists for the Best Chef: Midwest award.
The foundation will announce the chef and restaurant award winners at a gala in Chicago on May 6.
New Restaurant Recommendations:
The Midwestern Meat & Drink (900 Spruce St, St. Louis, MO 63102) Sauce recommends trying:
- the sampler platter complete with three ribs, two wings, a quarter-pound each of smoked turkey breast, pulled pork, brisket and pastrami, as well as two sides and cornbread.
Mann Meats (300 St Ferdinand St, Florissant, MO 63031) Sauce recommends trying:
- the Mann Burger: the massive, peppery Fork Steak and brisket.
Cocina Latina (508 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108) Sauce recommends trying:
- ceviche and tostones for starters.
- aji de gallina, a Peruvian chicken and rice dish.
Petrichor Brewing (7434 Village Center Dr, O'Fallon, MO 63368) Sauce recommends trying:
- chocolate stout.
- spicy cauliflower with harissa aioli and skin-on natural French fries.
- The Doghaus Soulard (1800 S 10th St, St. Louis, MO 63104) Sauce recommends trying:
- cocktails: Chai-huahua, Homeward Bound and Snoop Dog.
- rice bowls, tacos and nachos.
Listen to the full discussion:
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