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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Liquid courage
Take a break from your virtual happy hour for this COVID-19 update all about how those in the business of booze.
How local liquor stores have kept up with the demand, why one restaurant is banned from selling one of its most successful bar menu items, wh...
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COVID-19 latest: Closures, cover stories and ho...
Covering food news means covering the impact of the coronavirus and social distancing measures on our local restaurant industry.
On this COVID-19 update, we’ll bring you the latest from the St. Louis restaurant scene. You’ll hear why some restaurateurs h...
23 min
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Sending love in this crazy time
This isn't your typical episode, but life right now just isn't typical. The coronavirus pandemic is changing so much of how we live our lives.
The restaurant industry is taking a huge hit with the changes being put in place. Abby and Dori go through how ...
21 min
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A beer with the CEO of Schlafly
On this episode, we’re going to introduce you to Fran Caradonna: the woman tapped to run Schlafly.
Find out how coming up in a beer bro’s world made her such a boss babe, and her advice for ladies looking for a seat at the table.
Plus, we’ve got your foo...
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Creepin' on Crawlin'
Pub crawls have become big business. This week, we’re unzipping the themed onesies to find out a little more about how this industry works.
Plus, the other event to have on your planner this weekend and a hefty helping of food news.
Until next time, seiz...
32 min
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Every START is a new beginning
This week's episode is about how food is bringing whole communities together. Hear from two 17-year-old boys from St. Louis whose worlds are so much bigger than the walls of their high schools... and we're all better off for it.
Then, we'll get to some b...
30 min
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More than a Mardi Pardi
In celebration of Mardi Gras in the Cajun capital of the Lou, we’re finding out what it means to be… the Cajun capital of the Lou. Why does historic little Soulard have so much Louisiana flair? What the fleur do we know about creole? And what is it about...
26 min
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You've got somm nerve
Cabernet or chardonnay? Old world or new? Why am I spinning my wine glass and what the heck is tannin structure?
We sit down with a sommelier to learn some of the basics of wine drinking, the rules for pairing you should know (and which ones to break) an...
31 min
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Couples who cook
If you go to some restaurants around the St. Louis area, there’s just something in the air besides the aromas of fresh spices and the sounds of a happy kitchen staff… love!
The couples behind some of the area’s best-known places talk about what they cook...
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The Thais that bind
There’s one place that truly celebrates the different cultures, nationalities and countries that thrive below the St. Louis flag: Global Food Market in Kirkwood.
A Thai family runs the place. In their 30 years of entrepreneurship, the family’s always had...
31 min
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Let's Go Brews!
Before we raised the Cup, they raised a keg.
This week, we faceoff with Center Ice Brewery, St. Louis' first and only hockey-themed brewery.
Plus, we skate through all of the NHL All-Star Weekend events happening in St. Louis, round out some other fun th...
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How to save your favorite restaurant
Saying goodbye to our favorite restaurants is never easy. But on this episode, we’re going to teach you how to save your go-to spot from a group of people who did it. West End Grill and Pub bounced back after the doors closed thanks to a neighborhood of ...
23 min
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Ode to Lion's Choice
For more than 50 years, Lion’s Choice has specialized in delicious, fresh perfectly seasoned roast beef sandwiches. They were even named one of the best fast food chains in the country, according to Food and Wine magazine.
We sit down with the company’s ...
31 min
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Going Vogue for 2020
On the first episode of the year, we outline why Zoe Robinson should be your inspiration for 2020. The restaurateur went from a teenage waitress at a chain restaurant to being profiled in Vogue for staying front and center of the Midwest culinary scene.
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28 min
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Bringing it home
IT'S OUR LAST EPISODE OF 2019! And you helped us make it great.
In part one, we'll share some of your stories of being home for the holidays. In part two, we get you some (good!) food news and run through a BIG list of fun things to do for the rest of th...
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Small Bite: 12.6.19
It's the week of the cookie walk and holiday market! We have so many fun holiday-related events to share with you. We have the rundown on the biggest ones you should check out.
On the not-so-fun side of things, we have a few closures to share, and they h...
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Small Bite: 11.29.19 - Your Thanksgiving weeken...
Gobble gobble! We're passing the mashed potatoes and talkin' turkey for your Thanksgiving weekend planner.
We've also got the latest scoop on the holiday pop-up bars in St. Louis, a new food truck, a brewery making a comeback and three breweries that re...
17 min
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Count blessings, not calories
For our very special home for the holidays episode, we need your help.
What classic St. Louis foods do you have to have when you're home? Where's your must-stop? Why? What makes this time of year taste so special for you?
We want to hear about it! Call t...
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Small Bite: 11.22.19
We're talkin' turkey... and stuffing... and all those Thanksgiving sides, including the not-so-favorite ones in this week's episode. Plus, we've got the details on how you can get some turkey day help from Alexa.
There are a lot of great food-related sto...
17 min
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Small Bite: 11.15.19
Kick back and crack open a bottle of egg nog cocktail wine… we’ve got all the latest food news you need to know about, including an Abby Eats St. Louis favorite that’s back in the national spotlight.
Plus, a couple furry reasons to head to Ballpark Villa...
15 min
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Pics or it didn't taste good
We're jumping into the virtual menu you carry around with you at all times: the camera roll on your cell phone and all of those food pics.
Hear from a professional food photographer about how to make your pics look as delicious as the food itself.
And a ...
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Small Bite: 11.8.19
We have a full plate this week with some food news stories that are real talkers: Bud Light getting into the spiked seltzer game... McDonald's gives us a real blast from the Happy Meal past... Starbucks is here to put you in the holiday spirit... and St....
15 min
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Small Bite: Nov. 1, 2019
We're back in your podcast feed with all the tasty food news you need to know about this week: Lots of exciting things happening in the St. Louis area!
For weekend events, there are options to stay in the Halloween spirit, get your fall on or do somethin...
16 min
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Treat me in St. Louis
We're jumping into a pillowcase full of candy and, no, we aren't leaving candy corn out! The love it or hate it sweet has some ties that hit pretty close to home. And it's not the only treat in the candy aisle that found sweet beginnings in the Lou.
And ...
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Small Bite: 10.25.19
Don't be spooked! We have our costumes and trick-or-treat bags ready for all the fun Halloween events happening this weekend, along with Kimmswick's biggest event of the year.
Plus, we dish on the best things we ate. Abby and Dori went in to pretty diffe...
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