Iain Shaw

St. Louis

Freelance writer covering food & drink, hospitality and travel. Living in St. Louis, MO, after 14 years in Beijing, China.

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Articles

Schlafly Beer In Highland, Il Gets New Operator

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Jordan Palmer |George Mahe |Iain Shaw |Melissa Meinzer

Schlafly Beer’s Highland Square location (907 Main, Highland, Illinois) has officially entered its next chapter. Since January, the Illinois brewpub has been operated by Highland-based restaurateur Oscar Fariña under a licensing agreement. While Schlafly continues to provide the beer—with its year-round staples and seasonal releases still flowing on tap—Farina has taken full creative control of the menu, kitchen, and day-to-day operations.
Ask George: What Are Some Foods You Ate As A Kid That You Haven’t Eaten In Years?

1 week ago | stlmag.com | George Mahe |Iain Shaw |Pat Eby |Melissa Meinzer

What are some foods you ate as a kid that you haven’t eaten in years? —Lynn V., St. Louis For me, it’s bologna. Two slices of cold bologna, with yellow mustard, on white bread, cut precisely in half, and lovingly placed by my mom into more grade school lunch boxes than I care to remember. I never cared for it much. But when she would make us barbecued bologna at home—cooked and curled in an iron skillet until the sauce just started to caramelize—man, that was some good eating.
Karsyn's Soule' To Open In Former Gringo Space In Downtown St. Louis

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Iain Shaw |Pat Eby |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe

JaNerra Carson-Slaughter plans to open soul food restaurant Karsyn’s Soule’ in the former Gringo space downtown (635 Washington). Carson-Slaughter, who operated the original location in Fairview Heights from 2021–2023, hopes to open the new restaurant in early May. The Menu Carson-Slaughter describes the menu as “soul food/comfort food.” The menu will be built around three core items: chicken wings, pork chops, and catfish.
Grand Bistro Opens In Tower Grove South

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Iain Shaw

On Wednesday, Vietnamese restaurant Grand Bistro (3195 S. Grand) opened in the former Pho Grand space in Tower Grove South. Traditional Vietnamese fare is now complemented by an equally worthy list of cocktails and house shots, with many inspired by Vietnamese flavors. Grand Bistro is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Here’s what to know before you go.
Ask George: What St. Louis Restaurant Dish Was So Memorable That You Recreated It At Home? | St. Louis Magazine

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | George Mahe |Micah Barnes |Iain Shaw |Melissa Meinzer

What St. Louis restaurant dish was so memorable that you recreated it at home? —Ed N., St. Louis Instead of guessing at the ingredients, I finally gathered the courage to ask Jim Fiala, chef-owner of The Crossing, whether he would part with the recipe for his irresistible blue cheese soufflé, the restaurant’s now-famous amuse-bouche served in a ramekin alongside a handful of not-too-soft, not-too-crunchy crostini.
Black Salt And Dierbergs Partner To Offer Modern Indian Cuisine

4 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Micah Barnes |Iain Shaw |George Mahe |Cheryl Baehr

Black Salt, has collaborated with Dierbergs to bring fresh modern Indian cuisine to area grocery stores. The products were launched last week, but the collaboration has been in the works since last fall. Black Salt also operates two restaurants in St. Louis, the flagship in Chesterfield and a sister restaurant in Creve Coeur that opened in January. “It’s very exciting for us because this is a groundbreaking technology,” says Black Salt owner Raj Pandey.
New Food, Concepts, And Entertainment At Ballpark Village For 2025

4 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Iain Shaw |George Mahe |Pat Eby |Cheryl Baehr

Opening Day is finally here. As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to take on the Minnesota Twins, Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium are also gearing up for a new season, with fresh food and drink options, entertainment, and more. Here’s what to know before you go. BPV’S NEW DRINK & DINING OPTIONS Subscribe to the St. Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene. We will never send spam or annoying emails. Unsubscribe anytime.
George Mahe | St. Louis Magazine

1 month ago | stlmag.com | George Mahe |Iain Shaw |Alice Nguyen

Chef-owner William White, a Culinary Institute of America grad and New York native, hopes to eventually expand to serving pizza. Soul 2 Soul kitchen and lounge opens in the West End Located east of the Delmar Loop, the 85-seat restaurant and bar has an indoor event space and a fenced-in green-space patio in back that can accommodate more than 300 people.
St. Louis CITY SC announces four new local food vendors for 2025 season

2 months ago | stlmag.com | Iain Shaw |George Mahe

St. Louis CITY SC continues to redefine the fan experience by adding to its list of local food vendors, an initiative that it calls CITY Flavor. Four new culinary partners for the 2025 season include Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions, Chicken Scratch, Damn Fine Hand Pies, and Pappy’s Smokehouse. In addition to expanding its food offerings, CITY SC is introducing new food stands with meals under $10, ensuring fans have access to affordable, family-friendly options.
10 new or forthcoming restaurants in downtown St. Louis

2 months ago | stlmag.com | Iain Shaw |George Mahe

This year is already shaping up to be a busy one for new restaurant and bar openings in downtown St. Louis, with at least 10 restaurants, bars, and cafés opening or in the works. The forthcoming Jefferson Arms building will account for a number of those new openings, but new restaurants and a food hall are also in the pipeline across downtown. Here’s a rundown of developments. The Jefferson Arms building The $135 million renovation of the Jefferson Arms building at 415 N.