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First Look: Moya Grill in University City

Editor's Note: Moya Grill has closed. After nine years operating Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant in the international South Grand neighborhood, co-owners and husband-wife duo Henok Gerbi and Alsede Wondem launched their second eatery, a fast-casual Ethiopian concept. Moya Grill quietly opened at 567A Melville Ave., in University City, just off the Delmar Loop ...

January 19, 2016

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By the Book: "Flour + Water" by Thomas McNaughton

I’ve visited San Francisco twice and both times I tried, unsuccessfully, to get a table at the incredibly popular Flour + Water. So, when the book by Thomas McNaughtan came across my desk, I had to cook out of it. If I wanted to eat Flour + Water food, I ...

January 6, 2016

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Meatless Monday: Tender Kale Salad with Avocado Dressing

  This kale salad boasts simple preparation and bold flavors. Blend on avocado, lemon juice, vinegar-based hot sauce and olive oil to create a creamy dressing with a kick. Give those greens a well-deserved massage and rub the kale with lemon juice and salt to soften the leaves and lessen ...

January 3, 2016

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Drink This Weekend Edition: Resolving to drink better in 2016

  Happy New Year! Now that the party is over, it’s time to consider your new year’s resolutions, particularly when it comes to alcohol. Here, what to drink in 2016 when you’ve resolved to drink better, cheaper or less. If you resolve to educate yourself on wine... Excellent! Head to ...

December 31, 2015

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By the Book: “Eat Mexico” by Lesley Téllez

  Eat Mexico: Recipes from Mexico City’s Streets, Markets & Fondas is Lesley Téllez’s ode to her time spent studying and indulging in Mexico City’s street food scene. As with most street food, time-consuming advanced preparation (mole sauce, homemade tortillas, slow-cooked pork) makes for fast, simple assembly come dinnertime. Expected ...

December 30, 2015

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Sneak Peek: Nami Ramen in Clayton

  Clayton, get ready to slurp. Nami Ramen will open doors Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 46 N. Central Ave., in the former home of House of Wong. Jason Jan, who co-owns the restaurant with wife Yen Jan, took his passion for creating authentic ramen at home and launched it into ...

December 29, 2015

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Baked: Butternut Squash Pizza

  This is an easy, quick weeknight meal. Mildly sweet squash is perfectly paired with a tangy onion jam and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. Served as a pizza topping with my favorite garlic and herbs cheese (feel free to substitute goat cheese, feta or ricotta), ...

December 29, 2015

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Extra Sauce: Top 5 Cocktails of 2015

Matt Berkley works some odd hours as Sauce’s Nightlife critic, spending many a late night sipping craft cocktails around St. Louis on a hunt for the very best. Here, Berkley names his top five cocktails of 2015:     5. The Zombie at Taha’a Twisted Tiki A tangy and tasteful ...

December 28, 2015

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Meatless Monday: Pappardelle with Bolognese

  Put a fresh, light spin on an Italian classic with vegan Pappardalle with Bolognese. Usually a meat sauce, this Bolognese is packed with celery, carrots, mushrooms and cannellini beans to give the meal depth and heartiness. Basil, parsley and rosemary bring fresh flavor to the sauce, which liberally coats ...

December 27, 2015

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By the Book: "Mexico: The Cookbook" by Margarita Corrillo Arronte

  When we decided to do Mexican for this round of By the Book, I was more than a little excited. I am a recent transplant from Texas, and Mexican food is my love language. I have yet to sufficiently explore Cherokee Street, and I’ve been going through some serious ...

December 24, 2015

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Just Five: Gougères

  Gougères (otherwise known as fancy French cheese puffs) are about the most retro, classic hors d'oeuvres you can name. Think Mad Men season three. Because this recipe involve making a pâte à choux, the intimidation factor is high. Trust me, it’s no biggie. The trick is to have all ...

December 23, 2015

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Drink This Weekend Edition: Dr. No at Eclipse

  Forget Expecto patronum. Harry Potter should have learned about oleo saccharum at Hogwarts. Translated from Latin, it means “sugared oil.” The process is simple: Put some orange and lemon peels in a nonreactive bowl, stir in a fair amount of sugar (1 cup per batch at Eclipse), wait a ...

December 23, 2015

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First Look: Midtown Sushi in Midtown

  Located in the short-lived Flying Rolls space, Midtown Sushi opened its doors on Monday, Dec. 21 at 3674 Forest Park Ave. Serving more than rolls and nigiri, Midtown Sushi offers Japanese cuisine ranging from traditional appetizers to ramen to curry. Industry veteran and co-owner Conan Sutton is no stranger ...

December 22, 2015

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Meatless Monday: Carrot Apple Ginger Soup

  Take a break from decadent holiday fare and lighten up with a bowl Carrot Apple Ginger Soup that also helps clean out the crisper. Saute onion, ginger and garlic until soft, then add sliced apple and carrots. Deglaze with white wine, then simmer with vegetable broth. Puree, then season ...

December 20, 2015