One of our lost episodes! Here were sit down with Heather Riske of Feast Magazine! This is an unedited episode that we never posted from back in the day. Please enjoy!Av We Eat Stuff STL

One of our lost episodes! Here were sit down with Brian Vincent Marsden of Vincent Van Doughnut! This is an unedited episode that we never posted from back in the day. Please enjoy!Av We Eat Stuff STL

One of our lost episodes! Here were sit down with Meggie Ladendecker of Bijoux Chocolates! This is an unedited episode that we never posted from back in the day. Please enjoy!Av We Eat Stuff STL

Episode 125 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Justin Bell, sous chef at the upcoming Bulrush restaurant!Justin is a relative newcomer in the St Louis hospitality scene, and he has found his niche working with Rob Connoley. Justin grew up in a small town in Missouri, and has always enjoyed foraging, and seeing what he could produce from the la…

Episode 124 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Charlie Backer of Hot Charlie's!Charlie is a very open and friendly guy, and we have a wide ranging conversation about many things besides hot sauce. In his high school years, Charlie was preparing to become a priest. That life changed for him when he turned 21, but it didn't stop him and some fri…

Episode 123 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things finally reveals the mystery behind Clandestino STL!They've been teasing us for two months now about their pop-up dinner and chef, and we had the opportunity to interview their head chef, and David Bohlen from Bohlen Farms.Join Clandestino at their meal on Monday, January 28th at 5:00, 7:00, and 9:00…

Episode 122 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Macy Holtzman from Coma Coffee!We first met Macy shortly after Coma opened in 2016. Since then, their business is booming, and they are expanding to a second location in the Grove.Macy also tells about her preferred brewing methods for coffee, and how Coma Coffee is working to dispel the idea of '…

Episode 121 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Nick Bognar, chef with Tei Restaurants - Ramen Tei, Nippon Tei, and Tei Too.Nick has been involved with his family's restaurants for a long time, and it shows. He was recently rewarded at the end of last year with Nippon Tei being named one of the best restaurants of the year, and Nick himself bei…

Here we go - it's the last episode of 2018! We've collected your 2019 New Years' Food Resolutions!Thanks to our friends and followers who volunteered their opinions and help us with this very important podcast.As a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider giving our podcast a rating and review? It would mean the world to us! That helps get the wor…

Episode 120 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - AJ and Kirsten Brown from Knead Bakehouse + Provisions!We geek out about all things baking and sourdough, and learn of the amazing story that brought this small idea to south St Louis!#hellosourdoughwww.kneadbakehouse.comwww.instagram.com/knead_bakehouseAs a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consid…

Episode 119 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Max Rigano from Yelp St Louis!Max is the Yelp St Louis community manager, a position he recently moved to earlier this year.Find Max at many of the events they schedule in and around St Louis all year long!As a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider giving our podcast a rating and review? It wo…

Episode 118 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things is titled 'We Will Provel'.This features many folks from the St. Louis food and drink scene talking about their love/hate relationship with this uniquely St. Louis food.Av We Eat Stuff STL

Episode 117 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Stephen and Sara Hale from Schlafly Beer and Fair Shares CCSA!This couple are heavily involved in the food and drink scene of St Louis, both in producing products, and also ensuring St Louisans have good food to eat. Stephen is one of the founding brewers of Schlafly Beer, and his wife Sara is one…

Episode 116 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Joe Jackson of Jackson Pianos and Bob Madden of 50/Fifty Kitchen!These two gentleman are from different businesses, but they have come together to bring St Louis a fundraiser called Keys for Keys - A 24 Hour Pianoathon to benefit Places for People!This fundraiser is happening the weekend after Tha…

Episode #115 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - the crew behind Catalyst Restaurant - Nikki Brown, Matthew Duffin, Ray Carpenter, and Chase Monaghan.These four have many, many years combined in the food industry together, and are excited to bring together their own concept, called Catalyst.https://www.facebook.com/catalystrestaursnthttps://www…

Episode 114 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Morgaine Segura, bar manager at Olive + Oak!Many thanks to Morgaine for coming over and bringing lovely beermosas for us to enjoy - we discuss what's happening at Olive + Oak and The Clover and The Bee, her recent marriage to fellow bartender Charlie Martin, and her love of professional makeup.htt…

Episode 113 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - John Perkins, owner of Juniper.We had been trying to track down Chef Perkins for a long time. He is a very humble guy, not one to brag about himself. His background in restaurants began with underground dinners almost ten years ago. It wasn't until he got the itch to have a permanent location that…

Episode 112.5 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things is another Bartenders' Round Table Edition - we welcome Nicole Gilbert, Rebecca Schaaf, and Naomi Roquet, from The Scottish Arms and Reeds' American Table!As a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider giving our podcast a rating and review? It would mean the world to us! That helps get the word o…

Here's the second half to our two-part series with local St Louis bartenders.We welcome Nick DiGiovanni, Jeffrey Moll, and Matt Koch from Taste, Planter's House, and The Bao.As a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider giving our podcast a rating and review? It would mean the world to us! That helps get the word out about what we're doing, and he…

Episode 112 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things is another Bartenders' Round Table Edition - we welcome Nicole Gilbert, Rebecca Schaaf, and Naomi Roquet, from The Scottish Arms and Reeds' American Table!As a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider giving our podcast a rating and review? It would mean the world to us! That helps get the word out…

Episode 111 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Bartenders' Round Table, Part 1.Today we welcome Nick DiGiovanni, Matthew Koch, and Jeffrey Moll from Taste Bar, The BAO, and Planter's House, respectively.They include a wide array of subjects both related and not related to bartending. Please enjoy!As a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider …

Welcome to episode 110 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About ThingsOur interview today is Corey Smale, one of the owners of Good Fortune, and all around very interesting person.This is our second podcast with Corey. You can go way back to episode number 27 to hear about what Corey was up to back then.Today though, we're diving deep into the world of socia…

We're joined today by Caiti Carrow, head of the public relations firm Jasper Paul PR.Caiti had the good fortune to receive support from her old job in transitioning to starting her own business. Her client list reads like a who's who in the St Louis restaurant and bar world.When she's not busy in the food and drink scene, Caiti spends quality time …

Episode 108 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things Charlie and Christine travel to COVO Stl to meet up with Andrew Trinh, local food photographer.We first met Andrew online, due to the similar natures of what we do in town. Unbeknownst to us, Andrew's family owns one of the oldest restaurants in St Louis, Pho Grand.In addition to discussing restaura…

We welcome George Fiorini to our living room on this episode of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things.George is very enthusiastic about a lot of things in life, and his enthusiasm is really contagious. He recently became the new bar manager at Element in Lafayette Square, and we're excited to see what he brings to that space.You can hear all about his…

Episode 106 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Ray 'Godfather' Edwards, bartender at Boundary.We've known Ray for a long time, and followed his many exploits around town. He's always great for a story, and is usually carrying some tasty booze with him as well.Listen to his many words of wisdom about bartending and the service industry, and his…

Episode 105 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Russell Ping from Russell's Cafe and Bakery and Lola Jean's Giveback Coffee!Russ, Charles, and Christine gather at the newly opened Lola Jean's to drink lovely rose wine, and talk about the changing St Louis food scene, baking, various forms of media, and dogs.https://www.russellscafe.comhttps://w…

Today we're sitting down with Jeffrey Moll, who you can find behind the bar at Planter's House.Jeff makes us a delightful Cynar Julep to sip on, and we talk bars, bartending, obscure music, cats, and online gaming.https://www.instagram.com/iamjeffreymollhttps://www.instagram.com/plantershouseAs a favor to We Eat Stuff, would you consider giving our…

Episode 103 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features Remy Rodriguez of RemRod Photography.We first met RemRod like a lot of fellow artists - on Instagram.Remy picked up a camera in high school, and what started as a hobby quickly grew into an empire for him.Check out our conversation and hear about how Remy got his start in the business, what…

This week we sit down with Rebecca Schaaf of Pangea and now Reeds American Table (plus a special guest) and discuss a truly wide variety of topics, including Mixology, Wine, Music, Gregorian Chants, and more!Av We Eat Stuff STL

An addendum to episode 101 of We Eat Stuff And Talk About ThingsThe Culinarian's CodeI pledge my professional knowledge and skill to the advancement of our profession and to pass it on to those that are to follow. I shall foster a spirit of courteous consideration and fraternal cooperation within our profession. I shall place honor and the standing…

Episode 101 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features two of the people behind the website and group 86 the Quo.We welcome Kyndal and Dakota Kolb to discuss why this sort of message is so important and relevant in today's industry.www.86thequo.comhttps://www.facebook.com/86thequohttps://www.instagram.com/86thequoAs a favor to We Eat Stuff, wou…

Here's a fun little bit we put together highlighting some of our favorite moments during the past 100 podcast episodes. Enjoy!Av We Eat Stuff STL

Here it is! We made it to 100 episodes!We are very happy to have Chef Rex Hale, of the soon the be opening Bakers & Hale in Godfrey, Illinois.Rex is one of the most enthusiastic people we know about the local farming and growing movement here in St Louis and Missouri. He's always been a big proponent of buy local, and now, with his new restaurant, …

Episode 99 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things brings Tony Saputo, of The Benevolent King, to our home.Many in town call Tony the best bartender in St Louis, but he calls himself the luckiest.Listen to our wide ranging conversation to find out why!https://www.thebenevolentking.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tonynodiceAs a favor to We Eat Stuff, wou…

Episode 98 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Dee Ryan, local St. Louis food writer!You can find Dee's articles in Sauce Magazine, and new recipes every month at Sauce's website!Dee has lived in St Louis her whole life, and we reminisce about current and past restaurants. She is just as enthusiastic as us about supporting the local scene, and …

Episode 97 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things is trying something new this week - our first ever Chef's Round Table!We've brought together Alex Salkowski of Sidney Street Cafe, Matt Duffin of Reeds American Table, Dakota Kolb of Quincy Street Bistro, and Kyndal Kolb of Kakao Chocolate.These four have a wide ranging conversation about brewing, ch…

Episode 96 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Alex Salkowski from Sidney Street Cafe.Alex is a super cool guy we just met earlier this year. We first knew of each other on Instagram, of which Alex is a big fan. His personal account off_beet, showcases his talent in the kitchen, along with some food experiments, and pictures of his awesome dog.…

Episode 95 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things brings Joe Whitaker and Jay Hanks, from The Thoughtful Restaurant and The Thoughtful Home.These two are heavily involved with the St. Louis industry, but in a more invisible way - they are behind some of the technology behind the biggest restaurants and bars that have opened in the past couple years.…

Episode 94 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features Beckie Jacobs, owner of Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream!Congrats to Serendipity, which is celebrating their 15th anniversary this year!Ask anyone in Webster Groves which is THE ice cream shop to be at, and they'll inevitably answer Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream. Beckie is well studied in the…

Episode 93 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features Tom Halaska and Laura Coppinger of many places! Find them at The Monocle, Byrd and Barrel, WellBeing Brewing, and other various haunts in St. Louis.https://www.facebook.com/thalaskahttps://www.facebook.com/mimi.leyuhttps://www.instagram.com/halaska_32https://www.instagram.com/mimileukehttps:…

We are joined by Matt and Beth Sorrell, two local fixtures in the St. Louis food and drink scene - the two of them run the service Cocktails Are Go, which specializes in small in-home cocktail tastings, parties and events.http://cocktails-are-go.comhttps://www.facebook.com/CocktailsAreGohttps://www.instagram.com/cocktailsaregogrlhttps://www.instagr…

Episode 91 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features Joshua 'Doc' Johnson, of Cocktail Collective!We've followed Josh around to various bars in town, and now he's excited to be doing his own thing, with his business Cocktail Collective.Stay tuned in our conversation as the talking and drinking goes on - Josh tells a tragic tale about a failed …

Episode 90 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things - Matt Longueville, owner of STL Barkeep.We've followed Matt throughout his career with many restaurants and bars in St. Louis. You can currently find him behind the stick at Vicia during their lunch hours, and certain evenings at The BHive in Brennan's.Matt also owns a consulting company, STL Barkee…

Episode 89 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things is Wil Brawley, general manager of Billie Jean in Clayton.Wil, aka Good Time Wil is a super chill guy whom we met when he was first working behind the bar at Bar Les Freres in Clayton.We immediately hit it off with him, and have followed him through Zoe Robinson's restaurants, where he is now managin…

Episode 88 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things brings the always entertaining Wil Pelly to our home. You can find Wil in the lovely open kitchen at Nudo House in Creve Coeur.We do sake bombs and hear a lot more about Wil's background in music, and the family history he's unearthed from his mother's Cuban family.www.nudohousestl.comAs a favor to W…

Episode 87 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things brings Matt Seiter to our home, to talk about his history in the bar, and his love of history. We geek out over Matt's hobbies, which include lots of reading, recipe development, mentoring future bartenders, and teaching.Find Matt in and around St Louis working with Tom's Town, and guest bartending a…

Episode 86 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things brings local yoga teacher Constance Steinkamp to our cozy little home. Constance cooked us some golden milk tea, which she learned how to make during an extended stay at an ashram in India.Constance was a former yoga teacher of mine, and if you haven't experienced one of her classes, I highly recomme…

Episode 85 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features our friend Kate Gilliam, from many places!Find her working with The Pat Connolley Tavern, Urban Chestnut, Big Heart Tea Co., Kuva Coffee, and Oh So Vivant!Kate has a strong presence on instagram with the very clever username Kate Hearts Cake. :)www.instagram.com/kateheartscakeAs a favor to W…

Episode 84 of We Eat Stuff and Talk About Things features Seth Wahlman of the Eclipse Bar, inside the Moonrise Hotel.Seth is a very quiet, laid-back guy with many interesting stories. He brought some vintage '76 Beefeater Gin for us to drink, for starters. Find out what the folks at his bar call him 'dad' and 'grandpa' and why those are actually pr…