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Amy De La Hunt

Amy De La Hunt is a St. Louis-based writer and editor whose enthusiasm for the independent dining scene began in 2001, when she joined the team at the newly launched Sauce Magazine. Along with writing about food and beverages for St. Louis Magazine and other publications, she covers community development, education, parenting, and entrepreneurship for local, regional, and national outlets. Examples of her work can be found at https://linktr.ee/amy_in_words.

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Yemeni chai shop MOTW now open on the Delmar Loop
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Yemeni chai shop MOTW now open on the Delmar Loop

The first Missouri location of MOTW, a rapidly growing Indianapolis-based company, serves coffee, Yemeni chai, pastries, and empanadas.
by Amy De La Hunt & Mabel Suen August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026
Italian restaurant Baia opens Thursday in The Grove
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Italian restaurant Baia opens Thursday in The Grove

Fresh off the launch of Mexican concepts Chico Bueno and Malo, the owners of Good Company and Aperi have added Baia, their fifth dining destination in The Grove.
by Amy De La Hunt August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026
Lona’s Lil Eats second location opens this week in Kirkwood
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Lona’s Lil Eats second location opens this week in Kirkwood

The highly anticipated opening brings chef-owner Lona Luo’s critically acclaimed Asian cuisine to a 4,500-square-foot space with a state-of-the-art kitchen.
by Amy De La Hunt August 10, 2026 August 11, 2026
Cannabis lounges in St. Louis
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Cannabis lounges in St. Louis

The growing popularity of cannabis lounges means a wider variety of consumption-friendly membership communities.
by Amy De La Hunt & Cheryl Baehr July 26, 2026 July 30, 2026
Mediterranean-themed Byte café in University City now open
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Mediterranean-themed Byte café in University City now open

What began as a catering and private chef company known for Mediterranean-inspired, fresh, healthy dishes is expanding to a brick-and-mortar location.
by Amy De La Hunt & George Mahe July 10, 2026 July 14, 2026
Bemiston Cocktail & Social Club in Clayton rolls out expanded hours and a new sushi menu
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Bemiston Cocktail & Social Club in Clayton rolls out expanded hours and a new sushi menu

The speakeasy-style lounge will implement the changes on July 8.
by Amy De La Hunt & Mabel Suen July 6, 2026 June 26, 2026
One 19 North showcases new chef at July 12 wine dinner
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One 19 North showcases new chef at July 12 wine dinner

Acclaimed chef Ben McArthur, who joined One 19 North in January, will host the Kirkwood restaurant’s first wine dinner since the pandemic.
by Amy De La Hunt July 1, 2026 July 1, 2026
R&B-inspired restaurant and lounge coming to Midtown
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R&B-inspired restaurant and lounge coming to Midtown

All R&B Restaurant & Love will offer small plates, signature cocktails, and a dedicated space for private dining, with R&B music setting the vibe.
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Blindspot Vineyard is an Italian winery with a surprising St. Louis connection
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Blindspot Vineyard is an Italian winery with a surprising St. Louis connection

A St. Louis family is putting down roots in a century-old vineyard on Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano and bringing its unique wines to local restaurants on both sides of the Atlantic.
by Amy De La Hunt June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026
The Noble Crown opens in the Central West End
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The Noble Crown opens in the Central West End

Spearheaded by a team of talented chefs, the highly anticipated restaurant opened June 10 in the former Culpepper’s space, with an underground wine bar to come.
by Amy De La Hunt June 12, 2026 June 11, 2026
Sobremesa replaces Session Taco Joint with a new Mexican concept in St. Charles
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Sobremesa replaces Session Taco Joint with a new Mexican concept in St. Charles

The latest evolution from Adam and Jason Tilford invites customers to linger over Mexi-Cali dishes and drinks at the Streets of St. Charles.
by Amy De La Hunt June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026

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