Sauce Magazine

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Sauce Magazine has been a vital source of information and inspiration for food lovers in the St. Louis area. The magazine offers valuable insights into dining, home cooking, beverages, and entertainment, helping readers appreciate the local culinary scene even more. The engaging feature articles, reviews, recipes, and interviews found in Sauce are made possible through strong connections with chefs, restaurant owners, food suppliers, bartenders, sommeliers, culinary trendsetters, and home cooks. This network allows the Sauce team to share captivating stories that resonate with their audience. Notably, Sauce earned a FOLIO: Ozzie Award Gold medal in 2011 for its exceptional feature photography. In 2013, Sauce columnist Kellie Hynes received the Best Food Column award from the Association of Food Journalists, while contributing writer Stacy Schultz was recognized as a finalist for an AFJ award for her outstanding newspaper food feature and also won the M.F.K. Fisher Award from Les Dames d'Escoffier International for her article, "Lox of Love." Additionally, the magazine's Prep School column was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Journalism Award in 2008 for excellence in food-related columns.

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Eat this roasted chicken dish at Casa Don Alfonso in Clayton

1 week ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

Although Casa Don Alfonso is an Italian restaurant at its core, the new roasted chicken and eggplantdish we loved on a recent visit reflects the rich culinary exchange between the Middle East and the Italian coast, regions long connected through shared flavors and trade. The chicken is first sous vide for ultimate tenderness, then seared to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior.
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is a St. Louis tradition

1 week ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

[ { "name": "GPT - Leaderboard - Inline - Content", "component": "16925999", "insertPoint": "5th", "startingPoint": "3", "requiredCountToDisplay": "3", "maxInsertions": 100 } ] A trip to Ted Drewes is a St. Louis tradition. Often credited as the creator of the concrete, Ted Drewes has been inverting bright yellow cups filled with thick, rich frozen custard before handing them over to our greedy little fingers for over 80 years.
Old Bakery Beer Co. hosts annual Riverbend Earth Day in Alton on Saturday

1 week ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

Old Bakery Beer Co. will once again unite the community for its annual Riverbend Earth Day celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, in downtown Alton. Held at 300 Landmarks Blvd., the free, family-friendly event will feature live music, environmental education, local artisans, and sustainable goods, along with plenty of craft beer.
Fourriere Sport | Restro | Lounge brings upscale Southern vibes to St. Louis

2 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

Anew upscale sports bar and lounge is preparing to make its debut inthe St. Louis food scene, and its founder is betting big on boldflavors, intentional vibes and a championship-caliber team. MDLove, owner of Fourriere Hospitality, is putting the finishingtouches on FourriereSport | Restro | Lounge,his flagship concept slated to open in early May in the former homeof Weber Grill at the St. Louis Galleria.
Donut Drive-In is a St. Louis landmark

2 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

Donuts, neon and Route 66 combine here for a timeless St. Louis experience, but the line of customers who congregate in anticipation of fresh donuts on weekend mornings tells you Donut Drive-In remains an addictively vibrant stop on the local food scene. You won’t find any “renegade” donuts here, just consistently exquisite renditions of classic cake and yeast donuts: long johns, jelly donuts and their essential apple fritter.
Grace Chicken + Fish food truck rolls into Crestwood this weekend

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

Grace Meat + Three’s popular food truck, Grace Chicken + Fish, is bringing its signature fried chicken and catfish to Crestwood for the first time this weekend. The food truck is a preview of the brick-and-mortar Grace Chicken + Fish restaurant that owners Rick and Elisa Lewis plan to open in Crestwood later this year.
James Beard Foundation names two St. Louis chefs among its 2025 award finalists

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Amanda Bretz |Tony Rehagen

Two St. Louis chefs have been recognized by the James Beard Foundation for their culinary skills and have moved forward in the award process. Earlier this year seven St. Louis area chefs and restaurateurs were announced as James Beard Foundation semifinalists in a number of categories, including Best Chef, Midwest, Outstanding Restaurateur, Outstanding Bakery and Emerging Chef to name a few.
Side Project Brewing leans into online releases to spread the love

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Tony Rehagen

Cory King, co-owner and brewer at Side Project Brewing,clearly remembers the queue of thirsty patrons that stretched from his Maplewood brewery all the way down Manchester Road. Hundreds of drinkers and collectors eager to get their hands on the hottest bottles of Beer : Barrel : Time, a barrel-aged stout or M.J.K., a triple barrel-aged barleywine. But those days are long gone – and according to King, that’s a good thing.
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens first Missouri location in O’Fallon this month

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, the Texas-born fast-casual burger concept known for its award-winning burgers, hand-cut fries and real ice cream shakes, is expanding into Missouri with a grand opening in O’Fallon on March 14. The restaurant, located at 2025 State Hwy. K, Suite 2027, in Frontier Plaza, held a soft opening on Feb. 24, giving locals an early taste of its menu.
St. Louis businesses go bananas as the Savannah Bananas take over Busch Stadium this weekend

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey |Tony Rehagen

There’s going to be a banana bonanza in St. Louis this weekend as the Savannah Bananas bring their high-energy, fan-favorite Banana Ball World Tour to Busch Stadium for two sold-out games on April 4 and 5. To celebrate, several local businesses are hosting banana-themed events, offering everything from festive food and drinks to special promotions. St. Louis Union Station is leading the charge with themed attractions and activities throughout the weekend.