The Sauce

This week, Meera and Liz discuss lunch and wine shopping at Pastaria Deli and Wine, a giant huckleberry scone at Press, Macedonian wine at Truffles and dinner at Noto Italian Restaurant. They also revisit a recent story in the magazine by chef Rob Connoley ( "Gateway To the African Continent," Feb 2023 ) about St. Louis’ wide-ranging African restaurant scene, which includes Waaberi, Hous...

This week Meera and Michelle talk about some of their favorite dishes from the “Eat This” column that appears in the issue each month and highlights a must-try dish in St. Louis. From a decadent breakfast sandwich in Maplewood to a luxe seafood tower in Benton Park, these plates were some of the standouts of 2023.  The Crow’s Nest 7336 Manchester Rd., Maplewood, 314-781-0989 Yellowbelly 4659 Linde...

This week Meera and Michelle discussed favorites from the Biscuit Joint, a new spot from chef and owner Elliot Brown. They also talked about an amazing lunch from the recently-opened Telva at the Ridge, the new restaurant from the team that runs Balkan Treat Box. From the January issue they discuss Ones to Watch, a feature that highlights rising stars in the restaurant industry. The Biscuit Joint...

This week Meera and Michelle discuss their favorite dishes at Tai Ke Shabu Shabu, a Taiwanese restaurant in Olivette, where they always order the stir-fried eggplants with basil. Michelle headed to Lindenwood Park to check out Bubba’s Deli. They also discuss a recent lunch at the newly-opened Jinzen, which is an Asian-fusion restaurant in Clayton. From the January issue, they discuss a feature det...

This week Michelle and Meera discuss Hidden Gem, the new disco-dive bar that opened up in Midtown St. Louis. They also discuss two vegan spots SweetArt in South City and the newly-opened Looking Meadow Cafe in Maplewood. They also discussed several spots they look forward to trying in the new year including Brasas in the Delmar Loop and Taqueria Morita in the Central West End and Telva at the Ridg...

This week Meera and Michelle discuss a trip to Annie Gunn's in Chesterfield where the prawns are as big as your hands. Also in the conversation was a visit to Sunny's Cantina in Dogtown where the craveable veggie nachos are loaded with toppings like black beans, pickled jalapenos, queso, salsa and crema. Finally, St. Louis is witnessing a wave of bar openings and they discuss the new spots...

This week Meera and Michelle discuss some of their favorite dishes of the year in St. Louis. From boiled fish with Chinese green pepper at ChiliSpot to the iconic crab cake at Wright’s Tavern, these were some of the Sauce staff’s most beloved plates and drinks of 2023. Tim’s Chrome Bar 4736 Gravois Ave., St. Louis Fleur STL 622 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis Sado 5201 Shaw Ave., St. Louis, 314-390-2883...

This week, Meera and Michelle discuss Sauce Magazine's best new restaurants feature that highlights nine, new spots. The restaurants range from fine dining to casual with a variety of cuisines and cultures in between. They also talk about Sauce Magazine's return to print for the December issue and that it can be found wherever copies of the Riverfront Times are distributed. Levels Nigerian...

This week Meera and Michelle discuss a new restaurant in O'Fallon, Illinois: Le Ono. The new spot features Hawaiian and French Polynesian dishes and they went over their menu favorites from a recent visit. They also talked about the newly-renovated Annie Gunn's in Chesterfield and also their perfect apple pie. From the website, they talk about a couple new spots coming to St. Louis includi...

This week Meera and Michelle discuss a recent trip to Burger Champ, the new spot in Maplewood from restaurateur Chris Kelling. They also talk about some of their favorite things to order at Olio in Botanical Heights — including their egg salad and tomato bruschetta — as well as the happy hour at Brasserie by Niche in the Central West End, which delivers on value. Since St. Louis fall nights are ge...

This week Michelle and Meera discuss the JC Midtown development. That development has plans to open several food and drink concepts to help bolster the stretch between Downtown and Grand Center. They chat about the three concepts that have already opened: Anita Cafe and Bar – a Lebanese spot, Kain Tayo – a Filipino restaurant and Videira Wine Shop & Bar. More on JC Midtown Anita Cafe and Bar 2...

This week Meera and Michelle discuss a beautiful birthday dinner at Sado, the crab rangoon at Nudo House, the specials at Bagel Union and a staff brunch at Fleur STL. Sado 5201 Shaw Ave., St. Louis, 314-390-2883 Nudo Bagel Union 8705 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-320-7556 Bagel Boom Central State Sandwiches Fleur STL 622 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis More on Fleur STL

Meera and Michelle discuss a recent trip to Eckert's where Michelle tried their ciders at the Cider Shed and got to pet a baby cow. They also talked about Little Lager, the new lager-centric beer bar from Manny Negron that opened on Halloween. Finally, they discuss an epic Sauce staff lunch at Black Salt, a new Indian restaurant in Chesterfield. Eckert's Little Lager 5848 Hampton Ave., St....

Meera, Michelle and Liz discuss their love of Sam's Steakhouse: from the unmatched vibes, to the shrimp cocktail, to their classic wedge salad. They discuss the rise of the dirty martini and how it has inspired a wave of savory cocktails around town using ingredients like tomato, miso, chicken stock or even crab butter. Bowood by Niche 4605 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-454-6868 Sam's Steakhou...

Meera, Michelle and Liz discuss the cover story of the October issue: Every Gramophone Sandwich, Ranked. They discuss the joy of trying every sandwich without modifications from the menu, how the sandwiches were evaluated and which sandwiches topped the list. The Gramophone 4243 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-531-5700

This week Liz and Meera are joined by Sauce senior designer, Michelle Volansky. Together they discuss recent trips to Levels Nigerian Cuisine, Winslow’s Table and Seoul Garden.  Levels Nigerian Cuisine 1405 Washington Ave., St. Louis, 314-571-9990 ,  levelsstl.com Winslow’s Table 7213 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 314-725-7559 ,  winslowstable.com Seoul Garden 10441 Olive Blvd., Creve Ceour, 314-569-41...

Due to a technical issue, we decided to replay our most popular episode. This week Meera and Liz discuss the local restaurants recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurants Awards and some recent wine adventures, including a trip to the secret wine room at Schnucks Lindbergh store. They also talk about some of their favorite menu items at Lona’s Lil Eats and delicious meats at Ehsani’s Hot Kabob...

Katie's Pizza and Pasta in Ballpark Village 751 Clark Ave, St. Louis, 314-942-2416 La Spinetta Bommarito Wines & Spirits Vin Fraîche Wine Group Westchester Restaurant and Bar 127 Chesterfield Towne Center, Chesterfield, 636-778-0635 Perennial on Lockwood 216 W Lockwood Ave Unit B, Webster Groves, 314-682-3823 Best New Restaurants 2020: Perennial on Lockwood Eat This: Pretzel Monkey Bread a...

This week Meera and Liz discuss the annual Food and Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs feature, which this year put Stephen Pursley of Menya Rui on their list. He joins four other local chefs that have also been awarded the same honor in years past. They talked about recent dinners from Taco Buddha and also Sunday Best, which is an evolution from the now-closed Juniper from chef and owner John Per...

This week Meera and Liz discuss recent takeout experiences from Companion and Lion's Choice. They also highlight new bars in Soulard and also on Cherokee Street that are featured in Sauce's Guide to Drinking issue. Wright's Tavern 7624 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, 314-390-1466, First Look: Wright's Tavern Companion 9781 Clayton Road., Ladue, 314-218-2280, Lion's Choice Landmark: Lion...

This week Meera and Liz discuss the new 4 Hands Brewing Co. in Chesterfield, Mainlander, El Molina del Sureste and a recent meal at Idol Wolf. 4 Hands Brewing Co. 17081 N. Outer Road, Suite 17073, Chesterfield First Look: 4 Hands Brewing Co. at The District in Chesterfield El Molino del Sureste 5005 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis First Look: El Molino del Sureste in Southampton Mainlander 8 S. E...

This week Liz and Meera discuss croissants, perfect samosas, an iconic beef shawarma, nostalgic marble cake and Portuguese egg tarts. Nathaniel Reid Bakery 11243 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, 314-858-1019, nrbakery.com Bar Moro 7610 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, bengelina.com/bar-moro Yellowbelly 4659 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 314-499-1509, yellowbellystl.com Everest Cafe & Bar 4145 Manchester Ave., St....

This week Meera and Liz discuss the local restaurants recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurants Awards and some recent wine adventures, including a trip to the secret wine room at Schnucks Lindbergh store. They also talk about some of their favorite menu items at Lona’s Lil Eats and delicious meats at Ehsani’s Hot Kabob. Lona’s Lil Eats 2199 California Ave, St. Louis, 314.925.8938, lonaslile...

This week Meera and Liz discuss Quarrelsome Coffee’s unique coffee program, Vicia’s prix fixe Farmer’s Feast, three new West County breakfast spots, and more. Quarrelsome Coffee 33 N. Sarah St., St. Louis, 314.260.9008, quarrelsome.coffee Saturday Morning Carton, caitlinmetz.com/morning Vicia 4260 Forest Park Ave. 314.553.9239, viciarestaurantcom French Creperie 17409 Chesterfield Airport Road, Ch...

This week Liz and Meera discuss a wedge salad with crab at Napoli Sea in St. Charles and also a Chinese hamburger from Dumplings & Tea in Chesterfield. From the July issue they discuss executive chef of Olive + Oak Jesse Mendica Risk and her go-to restaurants around town as well as a few products that they are currently obsessed with including a nonalcoholic amaro leisure soda and a green oliv...