A new ghost kitchen is coming to 7923 Forsyth in Clayton on October 17, and it’s bringing with it a familiar face.
THE CONCEPTS & MENUS
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Located in part of the former Barrister’s space, Kitchen Clayton will house four dining concepts:
- El Primo: Offering super-sized signature Mexican burritos, plus side dishes, all of which can be made vegan.
- Taco Circus: After closing its brick-and-mortar location in Southwest Garden last year, the Austin-inspired Tex-Mex concept returns with a broad menu of customer favorites, including flautas, street tacos, and fajitas.
- Bodega: A “non vegan and vegan deli” serving up a variety of eight sandwiches, three salads, and a handful of side dishes.
- Global Pizza Villain: Slinging pizzas cooked in a Cuppone Giotto oven, the first ever electric oven with a rotating stone pizza deck.
Each concept will feature vegan and non-vegan menu options, either substituting proteins with Be-Hive plant-based meat equivalents or plant-based JUST Egg Scramble for items traditionally made with eggs.
The food items are prepared in two kitchens that are situated back to back, with El Primo and Taco Circus sharing one kitchen and Bodega and Global Pizza Villain sharing the other.
A handful of patio tables and chairs will soon be added outside the front door for sidewalk dining.
THE CHEFS
Each concept’s menu is managed by a different chef, in coordination with head chef Dave Laws. Aside from Taco Circus’ Christian Ethridge, who’s a managing partner, little is known about the other chefs, which is intentional.
“The ghost kitchen concept we’re running lends itself to keeping the chefs mysterious,” says Kitchen Clayton service director Daniella Maista. “It’s not really secretive, but we really just want to focus on the food.”
ORDERING & HOURS
Following the ghost kitchen model, the food will only be available for takeout and pickup, as well as delivery (within a 15-mile radius) through Uber Eats, Postmates, Doordash, or Grub Hub. (Since the businesses are independent, guests wanting items from multiple kitchens must place separate orders.) Pickup orders can also be placed by phone at 314-328-1401. Walk-up orders will also be accepted from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and can be placed at the counter or using an order kiosk.
Kitchen Clayton also plans to offer catering by the end of the month, with selections from El Primo Burritos, Bodega, and Taco Circus. The catering will be offered at three tiers:
- Boxed lunch option: a half burrito, sandwich, and/or three tacos and a side.
- Self-serve option: a taco bar, half sandwich tray, and/or half burrito tray
- Full-service option: Kitchen Clayton staff set ups, serves, and breaks down on site
Initial hours are 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon–8 p.m. Sunday.
