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3 places to celebrate Negroni Week in St. Louis

We love a negroni at Sauce HQ, so we’re naturally pretty stoked for Negroni Week, which takes place from now until Sept. 22.

September 18, 2024

Amaro-based cocktails at The Gin Room on South Grand in St. Louis

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7 ways to drink amaro

The name on everybody’s lips is amaro — and if it’s not, maybe it should be.

September 6, 2024

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3 excuses to grab a drink this weekend in St. Louis

From an Oktoberfest celebration to Schlafly's annual Art Outside Festival, there's plenty of fun to be had in St. Louis this weekend.

September 6, 2024

Spritzes and snacks at Bacaro in St. Peters

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8 St. Louis spots to spritz it up at this week

Whether you’re whipping up your own or leaving the whipping up to the professionals, we strongly recommend taking any excuse for a summer patio sesh sipping this bubbly, versatile beverage.

July 31, 2024

Grilled Watermelon Salad with Chili-Lime Vinaigrette recipe

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5 watermelon recipes to refresh your summer

August is upon us which means watermelon season is reaching its peak.

July 30, 2024

the martini scorsese cocktail at the lucky accomplice in st. louis

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Drink this savory martini at The Lucky Accomplice in St. Louis

The Lucky Accomplice’s bar manager Corey Moszer is thinking outside the box – and if you love a savory cocktail, the Martini Scorsese has your name on it.

July 26, 2024

mixologist kaje sanford and the passport owner owner javia gilliam-sanford

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Pour Decisions STL to open Downtown West cocktail bar The Passport this summer

The team behind Pour Decisions STL will open The Passport, a cocktail bar and bottle shop, in Downtown West St. Louis in late summer 2024.

July 16, 2024

Narwhal's Crafted Orange Dreamsicle frozen cocktail

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4 frozen cocktails to help beat the St. Louis heat

The dog days of St. Louis summer are undeniably here. Reach for one of these chilly treats next time the heat advisory strikes.

July 15, 2024

Steve's Hot Dogs in the Delmar Maker District of St. Louis

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Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain on Delmar: a first look at the new concepts in St. Louis’ Delmar Maker District

Steve’s Hot Dogs and the Fountain on Delmar opened Friday, July 12, at 5232 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis.

July 12, 2024

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Pink Willow Cafe is a charming addition to Cottleville

Cottleville has gained an adorable new spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch with Pink Willow Cafe.

June 21, 2024

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Boombox bar and lounge will open at Majorette in Maplewood in July

Boombox Lounge is opening in the event space Majorette at 7150 Manchester Ave. in Maplewood in July 2024.

June 14, 2024

thai collins from narwhal's crafted in st. louis

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Drink this frozen Thai Collins cocktail from Narwhal's Crafted

At Sauce, we know summer is just over the horizon when we sip a Thai Collins at the first Sauce Food Truck Friday of the season.

May 14, 2024

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No Ordinary Rabbit opening in former Nixta space in Botanical Heights in late summer 2024

No Ordinary Rabbit is set to open in the former home of Nixta in the Botanical Heights neighborhood of St. Louis by Sept. 1, 2024.

May 13, 2024

the dolce fuego cocktail at frazer’s restaurant & lounge in benton park

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8 creative takes on the spicy margarita at St. Louis bars right now

The spicy margarita has become a near-requisite on menus at bars and restaurants regardless of genre. Here are eight riffs on the cocktail catching our attention right now.

May 3, 2024

Places

First Look: Good Company in the Grove

After a soft opening this past weekend, Good Company officially opened for business on April 30 at the former Layla space at 4317 Manchester Ave. in the Grove.

May 2, 2024

yes.tea from 4 hands brewing co. in st. louis missouri

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St. Louis’ 4 Hands Brewing Co. launches line of hard iced teas

The team behind beloved St. Louis brands 4 Hands Brewing Co., 1220 Spirits and Withered Oak has just launched a new line of hard iced tea called YES.TEA.

April 24, 2024

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Drink this Mahalo Mai Tai at Le Ono in O'Fallon, Illinois

Le Ono is only a 30-minute drive from St. Louis, but this cocktail could convince you that you’ve traveled much farther.

April 19, 2024

stews food & liquor co-owner nate burrows

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Stews Food & Liquor in Soulard serves eclectic Asian fusion cuisine and well-made cocktails

The laid-back, friendly vibe at Stews Food & Liquor in Soulard is immediately contagious, thanks to co-owner and bartender Nate Burrows’ bright personality and knack for hospitality.

April 5, 2024

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Hidden Gem is the disco dive bar of your dreams in Midtown St. Louis

This Midtown “disco dive bar” from local lifestyle brand Golden Gems brings their ethos vividly to life for fun nights out with a cocktail in hand.

March 8, 2024

the polar bear cocktail at yellowbelly in the central west end

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Drink this multifaceted mezcal cocktail at Yellowbelly in the Central West End of St. Louis

The Polar Bear at Yellowbelly in St. Louis' Central West End drinks smooth and sophisticated, with each ingredient getting its moment to make an impression.

March 7, 2024