Ask George: When I see that a restaurant is having a soft opening, does that mean it’s open to the public?
Diner beware, as the term “soft opening,” when referring to restaurants, has several connotations.
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Why are there so few German restaurants left in St. Louis?
As Dreamland Palace closes, local experts ponder how a city shaped by German immigrants lost so many of its German dining institutions.
St. Louis restaurant openings, closings, and coming soons
The “ins, outs, and almosts” in metro St. Louis for the past month
Ask George: Where in St. Louis can I get a fresh peach sundae?
It’s the peak of peach season, after all.
Ask George: What summertime dish would you drive across St. Louis for?
From sweets and savories to spicy dishes, SLM’s dining team weighs in.
What St. Louis restaurants are saying about the cyclospora outbreak
With cases climbing, local restaurateurs discuss produce sourcing, food safety practices, and how they’re responding to customers’ questions.
Ask George: How hard is it to become a certified sommelier?
The road to sommelier certification can begin with a local, hands-on, eight-week introduction to wine.
Ask George: Have you ever not written about a restaurant for fear of it getting too busy and the restaurant suffering because of it?
Every Friday, SLM dining editor George Mahe answers a culinary query.
Restaurant pet peeves that drive St. Louis food experts crazy
St. Louis restaurateurs and dining writers share the trends they’d like to see disappear: QR code menus, AI-generated food art, surprise large parties, and more.
Ask George: If you could be served any dish on Father’s Day, what would it be?
A big, fat steak? Prime rib? A one-pound pork chop? A simple meat loaf? What’s it gonna be?