Gerard Craft
@GerardFCraft
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CEO Niche Food Group. @pastariadeli , @brassBARSTL , @Brasseriestl , @Pastariastl , @CinderHouseSTL , @pastariaTN , @brassWELLSTL , @fordospizza , @stlcitysc
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We are having problems with some people refusing to wear masks
@PastariaSTL
no mask no service. But seriously why is it so fucking hard or such an inconvenience. Why are people that spoiled they would rather have a tantrum then wear one?
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Respectfully we would appreciate it if you could direct your efforts on helping small businesses in MO. Restaurants in MO need your leadership and support right now. We can point fingers later but for now let’s try to find solutions. Happy to discuss anytime.
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If you’re really a friend of mine don’t go into one of our restaurants and be an ass and say how you are going to call me to complain! Fortunately when people say that though I usually have no clue who they are and if I do know them I forget them instantly.
#employeesfirst
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Just heard that
@TotalWine
is trying to block restaurants from being able to sell cocktails to go. Corporate greed at its absolute worst! Trying to make things harder for struggling restaurants?! Think twice before shopping here! Thanks
@MissionTacoSTL
for your efforts!
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Anyone find it interesting that the largest amount of vaccines in MO are going to areas that largely voted for
@GovParsonMO
and have shown total disregard for the pandemic 🤔
@JoeBiden
@KamalaHarris
Missouri needs your help!
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Just informed that the State Of MO is auditing our sales, use, and withholding tax for the past 3yrs. Seriously
@GovParsonMO
we have paid our taxes religiously for the past 15yrs and you want to audit us during a pandemic while we are struggling just to stay above water?
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When restaurants shut down in STL The Wine Merchant knew they were very busy as a result and that we were suffering. They launched an auction with rare items to get people to buy local restaurant gift cards. This is why you should buy there and not
@TotalWine
.
#dobetter
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When your sous chef calls off but you hit the bar after and there he is.
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If this is current this is total bullshit! So many people struggling and doing the right thing while selfish people have been bringing us close to another shutdown.
@LydaKrewson
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Missouri never forget what
@HawleyMO
@SenHawleyPress
did. Look at him in this picture saluting the Proud Boys and people with confederate flags. Senator we have always had our differences but this is next level. You are a disgrace to our state and country and should resign.
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Canceled because I believe in masks? What’s wrong with you. While everyone is searching for a vaccine scientists believe that wearing a mask may be even more effective than the vaccine itself. Wake up to science.
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This is bonkers. Get vaccinated, wear a mask, and grow the fuck up.
After he spoke in favor of a mask mandate yesterday during a county council meeting he was "physically assaulted, called racist slurs, and surrounded by an angry mob."
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“I am also not suggesting we do away with lists and rating systems. I think we, as restaurant people, just need to evaluate how we judge our self-worth and success. I am a good husband, a good father to two beautiful and funny girls, employer to over 350 people...”
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I want to personally thank Kyle Plotkin and Jacob Reses from the office of
@HawleyMO
for spending a lot of time with me discussing policy and how we can help our restaurant community. Senator I can only hope you are listening to these two leaders about what we are facing.
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So excited to be a part of this project!
Big
#STL
restaurant news:
@GerardFCraft
will serve as the culinary director for the upcoming
@cityfoundrystl
food hall
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I don’t want businesses to close. My businesses are partially open. I want businesses to be responsible so we don’t have to close again. What
@WheelhouseSTL
is doing is going to ruin it for everyone trying to operate in a responsible way.
@GerardFCraft
@LydaKrewson
COVID 19 is never going away.
Well maybe til November.
Let business stay open.
Walmart stayed open.
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😂 pizzaboy!
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Just heard from two other restaurants locally that are getting audited. My mind is blown
@GovParsonMO
Restaurants are fighting for their lives right now. Please put an end to this!
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Governor Parson what you are doing is selfish and much like Florida and Texas you are going to be personally responsible with human deaths and the deaths of all of the restaurants in MO.
@GovParsonMO
We are terrified that our business won't survive this. Please require masks!
“Some of the freedoms that we all have in individual things have to be protected also,”
@GovParsonMO
said. “The ones that don’t want to wear a mask should have every right not to wear one if they don’t feel like they want to wear one.”
#moleg
#mogov
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To all my Missouri friends we need a Senator like
@SpencerToder
I want to be proud of Missouri but our current politicians make it hard. I want a state where my kids are safe from those who claim to represent them. Spencer is that guy. Let’s get out Tuesday and make this happen!
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Theory “You shouldn’t care if I get vaccinated because you are vaccinated.” Truth “Every time someone contracts covid it gives the virus a chance to mutate and potentially evade the current vaccine.” Please get your vaccine!
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Reps
@TotalWine
are trying to act innocent saying they don’t oppose temp. sale of to-go cocktails. They have however hired lobbyists to block us from selling long term. Restaurants are in trouble for at least 2yrs. Your sales are up because we’re closed now you’re being greedy!
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This is for my team in STL thank you all for making it happen! First of many for STL!!!
http://t.co/miZZpmVaOg
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STL!!! 36 Hours in St. Louis - The New York Times
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Did I just mention that
@realDonaldTrump
refused to condemn white supremacy? This is the president of the United States and he won’t condemn white supremacy! If you vote for Trump you are 100% voting for racism. Period.
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We have been working on this for years now. So excited it is coming to life!
This is seriously cool:
@GerardFCraft
will be opening an underground cocktail lounge in the tunnels beneath
@cityfoundrystl
. Full story:
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Thinking of starting a family in the restaurant industry? Check out our new Paid Parental Leave: "An exempt employee who requests and is granted leave for the birth of his or her child will continue to receive full compensation for a period of 30 days"
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Since the very early days at Niche Food Group we have paid 50% of health insurance to all full-time employees including servers and bartenders. Even when we couldn’t afford it. One of the things I am most proud of…
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This is who is leading Missouri. No care for our lives or our economy.
@mikeparson
There is nothing like being in a room full of cattlemen and women.
These folks know what it means to work hard each and every day to put food on our tables.
It’s an honor to be endorsed by
@MoCattle
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@RoyBlunt
What Donald Trump is doing is unconstitutional
and disgusting. If you don't take a stand for freedom THAT will be your legacy.
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Big news and we are so excited!
Gerard Craft’s Brass Burger announces four-month residency at
@urbanchestnut
in Midtown St. Louis:
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Been hearing conversations about whether or not
@realDonaldTrump
is faking this to take attention off of his support of white supremacy and a million other issues. What a sad world our president has created that these conversations are even happening. Vote!
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Just a note that
@nichefoodgroup
offers Paid Time Off even for full-time hourly employees like Servers, Dishwashers, and Cooks. Not to mention 401k, Mental Health Benefits, Insurance, and so much more. Careers
@nichestlouis
.com
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Whoever signed me up for Trump emails 💯 For some reason I do read them. Sometimes they make me laugh sometimes they make me scream and sometimes they make me cry. Overall the emails are pretty alarming. It’s sad that they would actually make someone want to support him.
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“Racial sensitivity training was teaching people sick things and teaching people to hate our country” Donald Trump you are one of the worst human beings on the planet.
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Six deaths from vaping and there are already bans and stricter laws on vapes yet thousands of deaths from guns and nothing has been done. WTF
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💥💥💥💥💥
🌯 6 new food partners
🤳 More mobile order-ahead
🌭 Kids meals
🥜 Allergen-free menu items
The 100% local food experience at
@stlCITYPARK
just got more tasty in 2024!
#AllForCITY
READ MORE ➡️
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Truth! Which is more important in your daily lives? Restaurants or cruise lines? The actions taken so far are not going to save restaurants and you are going to see more than 50% in MO alone disappear. DC too!
@RoyBlunt
@HawleyMO
@LacyClayMO1
Restaurants vs cruise lines. What’s more important to the world?
If your answer is cruise lines you are a bot or a lobbyist
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Literally on the verge of tears. This has been a tough journey and I am so thankful to so many people involved ❤️
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⚰️
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As are you
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Some days I really miss Niche. “From The Earth” Potato Fondant cooked in mushroom stock and butter, mushroom/potato crumble, aioli hiding under the potato, porcini potato purée, crispy hen of the woods, compressed potato, and the thinnest glassiest fingerling potato chips.
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Pretty cool to have
@PastariaSTL
on this list with so many legends including our very own Tony’s! Pistachio Ravs for the win!
Best Pastas in the Country | Restaurants : Food Network | Food Network
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Sloppy Giuseppe
@PastariaDeli
Pork Ragu, Whipped Ricotta, Chili Oil, on
@LoafersSTL
hoagie 😋
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Perfect Empanada
@MayoKetchupStl
Everything there was delicious! If you haven’t been GO!
@stlCITYsc
#thesearchison
#stlmade
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What the fuck!
Update: The Trump administration just officially made good on its goal to privatize the inspection of the kill line in pork slaughterhouses. The pork industry is now responsible for inspecting itself.
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The lack of empathy and understanding for what is happening at restaurants, who never got a break during the pandemic, is at an all time high. It’s gross. Don’t be dick.
Just read the
@nytimes
piece on boorish resto behavior. Some great comments & this one nailed it: "If you have enough money to pay someone else to cook your food, consider yourself blessed. Be courteous. Be kind. Be aware of your own good fortune at still being alive this year."
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Boom!!! Lot of eating ahead of me!
Y'all love
#STLMade
food. We've already received over 2,500 suggestions for our match day menu. Good luck,
@GerardFCraft
👍
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Such a special place 😍 Hard to believe it has been going strong for over 12 years! What is even more special than the space is the team who works so hard to keep it amazing every day!
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Today I went with my daughter to pick up a hedgehog 🦔 all is right with the world ❤️
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Can you guess the first Porano location in Des Peres? Where would you like to see location 2&3 over the next 2 years?
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The patio
@BowoodByNiche
is really coming along. Outdoor kitchen is still puttering along but tables are out and lighting is up. Can’t think of a more lovely place to enjoy dinner ✨
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Trump can’t condemn white supremacy. How hard is it to say I condemn white supremacy. He WOULD NOT DO IT. 100% Racist and can’t hide it.
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I hope that
@saintlouismayor
and
@DrSamPage
can push for something similar 🙏 nice work NYC!
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people participating in indoor activities, including:
— Dining at restaurants
— Working out at gyms
— Attending performances
The mandate also applies to workers at those places.
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Merging the city and county is essential for the future of STL. Time for a lot of people to wake up
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Challenge... What are you favorite spots to eat and drink that I may not have heard of or been to yet? Stump me!
@stlCITYsc
#stlmade
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Coming very soon to
@CinderHouseSTL
a 10 seat, 14 course tasting experience. Picture a Brazilian inspired Niche. We can’t wait To show you what our team has been working on!
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I love STL City and have 3 restaurants here. However they couldn't make it more difficult to do business. Get with the times.
@MayorSlay
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In an effort to tie my two favorite cities even closer together, and remind ppl how cool and close each city is, we are starting a new pizza Takeover series where every month a chef from STL cooks at
@PastariaTN
and a chef from Nashville cooks in STL at
@PastariaSTL
. Can't Wait!
.
@PastariaTN
's Gerard Craft plans a St. Louis/Nashville pop-up dinner series starting in March
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I mean I want to take my dog to restaurants but I can’t 🤷♂️ it is required by the health department. also we only require it in our air conditioned space 72degrees 🤷♂️ sounds like you are just trying to make at statement while risking peoples lives.
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As we begin to see a glimpse of light
@nichefoodgroup
is getting ready for a big year. We are hiring for every position. Come join a company who’s largest purpose is our PEOPLE. Send resumes to careers
@nichestlouis
.com Great attitudes only! Share w/ friends! 📸
@whiskeyandsoba
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Been closed for two weeks. Show them some love tonight ❤️🙏
Brasserie is now reopen for curbside and carryout! Schedule your order for pick up from 4 PM - 9 PM each day. Order online now:
Online orders may be scheduled 24-hours in advance, available for pick up any time between 4 PM and 9 PM, 7 days a week!
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On my friend Josh Allen’s podcast
@bakedinpodcast
, I leaked the fact that we were going to reopen Porano. The news is true and we are excited to bring Porano back in 2024! Do you remember your go-to order?Share your combos in the comments! 📸
@gregrannells
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Everyone needs to read this! And thank you
@davidchang
for not being afraid to share real issues!
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Love you
@PhoKingQui
You and your family are such an inspiration ❤️
This is Qui Tran. The story of his family's journey to St. Louis is both terrible and beautiful. Hear his story, and how it eventually led to the creation of two iconic St. Louis restaurants,
@MaiLeeSTL
and
@NudoHouseSTL
. Monday night at 7:30pm.
@PhoKingQui
@thecheflasse
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Apparently
@Cigna
way of taking care of their long time restaurant customers during a pandemic is to give them a 39% increase because their workforce is smaller. Thanks guys happy new year!
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May or may not be opening a few reservations on Opentable @ Cinder House for tomorrow night and the weekend 😎
#softopening
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True hero! Thank you for all you do Dr. Garza!
Dr. Alex Garza has tirelessly served the
#STL
community during the pandemic and now he's off to serve our country in Kuwait. He's escorted by two of his sons and we wish him safe travels and will be sending him prayers until he's safe at home again.
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Well because the non vaccinated contract covid and create variants which will eventually render this current vaccine useless. Please get vaccinated so we can stop creating new variants 🙏
@GerardFCraft
We live in a free country. I can't understand why everyone wants their freedoms taken away. If the Vaccine protects you then why are all of the vaccinated people so scared of the non-vaccinated. If we are not vaccinated OBVIOUSLY we are not scared of the virus killing us.
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Despite major complications in
@realDonaldTrump
battle with Covid he is still trying to make the American people believe this virus is not a threat. We are at over 209,000 deaths in America. 209,000. Vote this man, and everyone he surrounds himself with, out of office!
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I can't even believe it! Tonight is the night we open for good! Check
@resy
to get on the waitlist after we open at 5 Have to be within 5mi for the waitlist to show up. Dinner
@cityfoundrystl
& after dinner drinks
@notastl
? or reverse? Movie
@alamodrafthouse
show
@citywinerystl
?
None of the Above, a new cocktail lounge from
@nichefoodgroup
, will open in the tunnels beneath
@cityfoundrystl
in Midtown St. Louis tomorrow, Dec. 14. Get your First Look:
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snow and forecasts of snow kill small businesses!
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Now available in a Schnuck’s Market near you! So excited to have our
@PastariaSTL
Pomodoro and Roasted Red Pepper Sauces in
@SchnuckMarkets
in over 80 locations! What sauces would you like to see in the future? And what other stores would you like to see carry our sauce?
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I am excited about everything
@cityfoundrystl
but the most excited for Chez Ali! Alioun is about to blow up serving some of the best food in STL! Congrats!
#senegalese
#caribbean
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So excited to be using
@Square
with Apple Pay now
@PoranoPasta
! Stay tuned for our new loyalty program as well!
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So excited about this!
BREAKING NEWS: City Foundry STL will soon welcome Expat BBQ – a new concept from acclaimed St. Louis chef and restaurateur Gerard Craft. Get details at the link.
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Going to be interesting to see how many time I responded to a text with “Fuck.” in 2020
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It is rare that I feel so confident about the team or the food going into a restaurant opening. The hard work that
@savanatiii
@koda_cookz
@sujiagrant
and the entire team
@bowoodbyniche
are putting in is evident and impressive. Breakfast/Lunch are within sight!
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Our Chicken Parm made it onto the list of Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Nashville! 🇮🇹 Come check it out! Who wants a guest appearance in STL?!
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These are not my opinions. I am listening to the scientists and doctors at Johns Hopkins and beyond. Masks work. Not sure why this needs to be political.
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With all due respect. Myself and a lot of people much smarter than me are really struggling to see how this bill is really going to help us in the restaurant world. Would love to talk through this with someone in your staff.
People over corporations. It’s that simple. Republicans proposed a trickle-down corporate relief package. Democrats fought for & won crucial changes that put workers &
#FamiliesFirst
#coronavirus
#COVID19
#ForThePeople
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Its amazing how often I'm told we don't have the $ to make all STL public schools great yet we can find ways to get $ for stadiums.
If states spend more on education, will students do better? New research suggests that the answer is yes.
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Is anyone shocked by this?!
Unvaccinated Americans Twice As Likely To Feel Comfortable Ditching Masks, Poll Finds As Mandates Lift
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A recent review of
@cinderhousestl
that had me thinking of
@dhmeyer
“My son’s 18th birthday will be something we never forget, as for a couple of hours, Cinder House felt less like a house, and more like a home.” Best compliment we can ever get.
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Holy Shit! Congrats
@PhoKingQui
❤️
Wow! Wow! Wow! Congrats to
#StLouis
's own
@PhoKingQui
for making the cover (with a feature!) of
@foodandwine
with one of his
@NudoHouseSTL
#pho
offerings! Thx
@FlowerTea75
for the screenshots!
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Dont just think burger, hot dog, and taco restaurants. I want to know your favorite African, Indian, Chinese, Bosnian, Peruvian, Afghani, and every other cuisine you can think of and enjoy.
#stlMADE
#stlFLAVOR
@stlCITYsc
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“If you are a cheap tipper, btw, or rude to your server. You are dead to me. You are lower than quail feces!” -Anthony Bourdain ❤️💔
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"The other concession stand with a local tie is Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, which is on the Budweiser Terrace. Based in Wichita, Kansas, this chain has 15 locations in the greater St. Louis area" 🤔
The St. Louis Cardinals, with an eye toward opening day, announced on Wednesday a series of changes on the field and in the kitchens.
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1 in 4! 1 in 4! When the other shoe drops on the food industry, America will drop with it. Help save restaurants
@RoyBlunt
@HawleyMO
@CoriBush
@LacyClayMO1
1 in 4 of those unemployed in the US are food & beverage workers. And if we don’t get the help we need soon, those numbers will only get worse.
@andrewzimmern
joined
@CraigMelvin
@MSNBC
to discuss just how dire the circumstances are for independent restaurants. Watch more:
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Love this man! Paved the way for all of us here in STL!
Cardwell’s at the Plaza is closing, owner-chef Bill Cardwell to “semi-retire”
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Can't believe it's been 5 yrs since we opened Pastaria! I'm looking a lot older these days! If you're in Nashville or STL come celebrate!
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