Abby Eats St. Louis
Abby Llorico tells the story of St. Louis based on what’s on the table. From the hunger for local ingredients, to the booming brunch scene and the craving for creative cocktails, Abby dives into the nitty-gritty of how St. Louis grew to become the foodie town that it is. Abby Eats St. Louis is hosted by Abby Llorico of 5 On Your Side.
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Rock star in the woods
Grab your headphones and listen to this one while hitting up your favorite walking path, because this episode is all about getting outside with chef Rob Connelly, who came to fame by turning "foraging" into fine dining. Hear his tips for the newly outdoo...
33 min
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Back for seconds: The fire fueling Hot Charlie's
If you made a list of expected casualties of 2020, a scrappy hot sauce startup might reasonably make the cut. And Hot Charlies nearly did shutter this year. But instead, Charlie says he and his family are doing well — and celebrating a saucy last few mon...
25 min
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Back for seconds: How to save a restaurant
When we put together this story at the beginning of the year, we couldn't have known where 2020 would take us, or how the concept of "saving restaurants" would wind up being something we all have to do.
But, here we are. This week, we're bringing you a r...
10 min
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From goodbyes to a good buy: The new owner of L...
You think buying a house is hard? How about buying a restaurant?! We know many of you have been hungry for more info on the reopening of Lulu's Local Eatery, so on this episode you'll hear from the new owner. Why she thinks now is the time to get into th...
34 min
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Everything is fine, nothing is fine
Good news: you can eat food cooked by a critically acclaimed chef in your own home! Bad news: that's because the dining room is closed.
We hear from the chefs behind three local fine-dining spots about how they're adjusting things to make their food more...
32 min
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Life, love, and sandwiches with Mrs. Amighetti
It's long been called "St. Louis' Signature Sandwich," and now the sauce that really makes the Amighetti's special is available bottled. Now that you can take the sauce home with you, we decided to visit the home of Mrs. Amighetti herself. How the stron...
26 min
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Aisle be there for you
Choosing between going out to eat and picking up something from the grocery has never been tastier, thanks to a partnership between Schnucks and local restauranteurs and purveyors. We'll tell you which celebrated STL eats you can find in a grocery aisle ...
36 min
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Forging ahead at City Foundry
The City Foundry will be the region's newest hot spot for events, entertainment and food — but not yet. While COVID-19 may mean pressing pause on opening many of the public facing aspects of the 15-acre space, they're still moving forward and excited to ...
38 min
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Politics at the table
So many of you have been doing all you can to support local restaurants during this scary time. We love that. But unfortunately, for many restaurants, that’s not going to be enough. We hate that.
On this episode, we’re sharing what lawmakers are working ...
36 min
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Closed by COVID: What happens when a restaurant...
Almost since the beginning of when restaurant dining rooms were allowed to reopen, they’ve had to close, in many cases, after close contact with the virus that nearly killed the industry. Some shut down for a night, others until further notice, but all a...
37 min
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"It felt almost a little bit too normal inside."
As the crackdown begins for bars not following social distancing, mask and occupancy guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, we talk to the owner of one bar who voluntarily shut down the inside — again. Why he says they made the move, what he...
37 min
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Let's do this.
The pandemic has taught us a lot of things and made us realize how much we take for granted; that includes a plate of food. Not just at a restaurant or one you've cooked up yourself: anything at all. Food insecurity has skyrocketed as a result of the pan...
35 min
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Be bold (and eat the ice cream)
Do you remember ice cream socials as a kid? They’re back, even during a time of social distancing. We’ll introduce you to the founder of Bold Spoon Creamery, whose taking her love of ice cream and craving for social connections and making them into a bus...
36 min
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What's old is new again at the Parkmoor
The Parkmoor Drive-In is back! Sort of. The 2020 version of the classic St. Louis eatery, where five locations fed families for more than 70 years, is a re-imagined curbside service that the owner says is coming just at the right time. We'll hear from hi...
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It's a mashup! Abby Eats, Drink 314, and YOU
Happy Independence Day Weekend! To celebrate, we're getting together. Sort Of. If you're still trying to figure out what to do with your holiday, you'll want to listen to this one. Hear what people are saying about going out to eat--or choosing to stay ...
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A Shift Forward
What's in a name? Turns out, quite a bit. We talk to the owner of Shift, formerly known as Savage, about why he dumped the name of his acclaimed restaurant and how he says people are reacting.
In food news and weekend events, we'll share the some excitin...
31 min
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It's time to talk, and Simone Faure isn't sugar...
Cake makes everything better – even tough conversations about race and this moment of reckoning across America.
We chat with the owner of La Patisserie Chouquette about Juneteenth, what it means to support Black-owned businesses, how the right meal can n...
46 min
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We need a break — tell us *your* story
We want to hear from you about how things are going... and how you're eating... during this ongoing pandemic.
If you work in the food world, what’s something you wish other people knew? What’s your employment situation been like? How have safety measures...
4 min
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COVID hit deep. Their roots run deeper.
You probably aren't used to having to think this hard about where your food comes from — but when even a trip to the grocery store is an ordeal, local farmers and growers are working to feed the demand.How shortages and supply-chain issues are impacting ...
25 min
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Back in business
Restaurants in Missouri are now able to reopen — so, now what? We'll take you inside (sort of) the local places where you haven't been able to snag a table for months to show you how it looks a little different. Find out why they've decided now is the ti...
22 min
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Something worth celebrating
This week we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from our first year of podcasting to celebrate Chef Michael Gallina being named a finalist for “Best Chef – Midwest” in the 2020 James Beard Foundation Awards... and to celebrate an award for Abby E...
26 min
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Feed the need
During the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants have been among the hardest hit economically — yet a band of local restaurateurs are still rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done to feed front line health care workers.
Meals for Meds is doing impo...
19 min
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Future reservations
Is it time to flip the sign back to “open” in the window of our local restaurants? With restrictions being eased in many states and areas soon — including Missouri — it’s a question restaurant owners, chefs, employees and patrons are talking about, so we...
26 min
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Don't fill up on apps
We're delivering on our promise to help you navigate through the food world during this pandemic, including things to consider before ordering through an app. We'll tell you why some restaurateurs call the services "exploitative," as well as what the big...
22 min
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We don't taco like we used to
Raise your glasses and call your favorite bar because Missouri’s law is changing – at least temporarily – to let restaurants sell premixed cocktails to go.
We pair that sweet sip of relief with a bit of normalcy, sharing the last interview we recorded be...
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