Mabel Suen

Contributing Editor at Feast

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Tous Les Jours brings an assortment of French and Asian-inspired pastries to the Delmar Loop

2 days ago | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

Since opening its first St. Louis location in February, Tous Les Jours has served countless flaky pastries and fluffy cakes from its bustling bakery storefront. The French-inspired South Korean franchise, which was founded in 1997, is the first multinational brand of its kind in the area and offers sweet and savory baked goods that fuse classic French pastry with Asian flavors.
Inside Scoop: La Casa De Los Jugos on Cherokee Street

1 month ago | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

At La Casa De Los Jugos, Erika Rodriguez is on a mission to mindfully bring healthy options to Cherokee Street. Behind the counter of the small whole foods-forward storefront, she whips up everything from refreshing fruit smoothies and cold-pressed juices to nourishing sandwiches, salads and bowls to order. Each vibrant plate and glass of balanced fare brings her one step closer to an overall goal of enhancing the well-being of others through food.
A Touch of Texas BBQ brings 100-year-old family recipes to South Grand

1 month ago | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

At A Touch of Texas BBQ, regulars know pitmaster John Randle simply as “Coach.” The Dallas native came to St. Louis in 2012 to kick off a decade-long career coaching high school football – bringing a century’s worth of family barbecue recipes with him to the Midwest. After slinging his smoky signatures in North City for three years, he found a new home for his beloved beef ribs, turkey legs, oxtails and more in South City.
Milano Kabob features Iraqi family recipes in the Delmar Loop

2 months ago | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

A new family-owned business recently debuted in the Delmar Loop. Milano Kabob opened in late November, featuring casual Iraqi cuisine in a quick service setting. The Halal deli offers everything from Middle Eastern appetizers and kabob sandwiches to desserts, smoothies and cold-pressed juices. The concept comes from chef-owner Fouad Rammahi, who along with his family, also owns Milano Hookah Lounge in the neighborhood.
Afandi Kitchen showcases the bold flavors of Uyghur Cuisine in Chesterfield

2 months ago | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

St. Louis’ first halal Chinese restaurant recently debuted in Chesterfield. Afandi Kitchen opened in October, featuring the unique flavors of the Xinjiang region of Northwestern China. The menu specializes in Uyghur cuisine, including specialties such as grilled lamb skewers, Xinjiang big plate braised chicken and laghman, or hand-pulled noodles.
Fleur de Thé offers a globally inspired tea salon experience

2 months ago | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

In Tower Grove South, a new tearoom offers an internationally inspired luxury tea experience. Fleur de Thé opened in October, offering unique prix fixe options inspired by the high tea and afternoon tea traditions of South Africa, France, England and India. The concept, which gets its name from the French word for tea, “thé,” comes from owner and self-proclaimed “teapreneur,” Colleen Vucinovich.
Inspired by Japanese record bars, HiFi by Upshot Coffee finds a home in Clayton

Feb 11, 2025 | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

Clayton has a new community-oriented coffee shop that celebrates music and conversation. HiFi by Upshot Coffee debuted in late November, featuring coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch items, and pastries in a refreshing atmosphere inspired by Japanese record bars.
Station No. 3’s second location in Kirkwood features vegan and flexitarian fare

Jan 27, 2025 | stltoday.com | Mabel Suen

At Station No. 3, “Everything is vegan, except for what’s flex.” The second iteration of the primarily plant-based gastropub opened in October at an expansive space in Kirkwood. The flexitarian eatery features its established signatures alongside new offerings such as brunch and shakes, all available for dine-in or pick-up via a convenient drive-through window.
Station No. 3’s second location in Kirkwood features vegan and flexitarian fare, including new brunch offerings

Jan 21, 2025 | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

At Station No. 3, “Everything is vegan, except for what’s flex.” The second iteration of the primarily plant-based gastropub opened in October at an expansive space in Kirkwood. The flexitarian eatery features its established signatures alongside new offerings such as brunch and shakes, all available for dine-in or pick-up via a convenient drive-through window.
Mestiza features tacos and cantaritos at a new casual taqueria in Northhampton

Jan 17, 2025 | feastmagazine.com | Mabel Suen

St. Louis has a new authentic taqueria in the Northhampton neighborhood. Mestiza debuted in September, featuring Mexican street tacos and cantaritos, or tequila and mezcal-based cocktails, in a colorful casual setting. The concept comes from Angel Jiménez-Gutiérrez and Alex Ayala, who also own Malinche, a refined Mexican eatery in Ellisville established in 2019.