Baldwin
Baldwin, IL · Food & Drink
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A Former Country Market Dating To 1937 Now Houses A Missouri Dining Destination
What used to be a country market surrounded by cornfields now draws diners for polished meals in the same Missouri setting. The building dates back to 1937, when the property served local families long before the area filled in around it. Today, the restaurant leans into seasonal ingredients, local produce,...
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Japanese micro-bakery Hokori expands after rapid growth in St. Louis
What started in a South City home kitchen has quickly grown into a full-time venture for Alex Earl and Andrea Burkhart. Since launching their Japanese micro-bakery, Hokori, in July, the couple have attracted a steady stream of online orders and sold out at nearly every pop-up. Now, they’ve begun operating out of a commercial kitchen as the business quickly expands.
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This Missouri Italian Bakery Has Been Hand-Rolling Old-World Cannoli For Decades
There is a very specific sound that means you chose the right cannoli: crack first, cream second. One Missouri Italian bakery has been getting that little moment right for generations. The shop is simple, the line moves, and the glass cases are packed with cookies, cakes, puffs, and old-world pastries...
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After closing Chao Baan, a St. Louis grocer brings immigrants a taste of home
After six years running the family restaurant, Shayn Prapaisilp knew it was time for a change. Chao Baan, a popular Thai eatery located in St. Louis' Grove neighborhood, closed its doors in late September. The restaurant offered a blend of family recipes from the northeastern and southern regions of Thailand, where Prapaisilp’s parents are from.
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Delish on Delmar brings food, local makers, and live music together for a fall block party
Photos by R.J. Hartbeck for Greater St. Louis, Inc. Delmar Boulevard is serving up more than a night out this fall: Delish on Delmar will bring together neighborhood restaurants, live music, artists, and makers for an evening celebrating the people and small businesses shaping one of St. Louis’ most creative corridors.
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There’s still time to enter Holiday Recipe Contest
It’s that time of year to dig out your favorite recipes and submit entries to Leader Publications’ annual Holiday Recipe Contest. The contest kicked off Oct. 1. Cooks of any age who live in Jefferson County, Eureka and Wildwood are invited to send in their favorite recipes for the five categories: appetizer, soup, salad, side dish and dessert. Readers are welcome to submit a recipe in any or all of the categories, up to a maximum of five entries per reader.
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This Unassuming Little Bakery In Missouri Has Been Quietly Serving The Best Donuts For Years
Some places don’t need a neon sign, a celebrity endorsement, or a viral TikTok moment to earn their reputation. Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri has been doing things the old-fashioned way, and honestly, the donuts speak louder than any marketing campaign ever could. There’s something deeply...
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The restaurant chain formerly known as Mission Taco is done for good
The ownership group behind a popular St. Louis-based Mexican restaurant chain is calling it quits after 10 years, following a name change prompted by a trademark lawsuit. The Tilford Restaurant Group announced late Monday that it would close Session Taco, previously known as Mission Taco Joint. The decision follows several turbulent years for the group, including a lawsuit over the restaurant’s original name.
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Be Well Cafe opens new pavilion, garden on vacant lot in Hyde Park
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A once-vacant lot in the Hyde Park neighborhood of North City is now a community gathering space. Be Well Cafe and Market cut the ribbon Wednesday on the Be Well Pavilion on Salisbury Street, transforming the property into a pavilion with a community garden and rainscape for wellness events, outdoor markets and gardening.
Willie's Fast Food
Hot Fish, Warm Welcome: Serving More Than Seafood in Alton
A neighborhood restaurant can become part of the rhythm of daily life through something as simple as a familiar meal and a friendly welcome. For Willie Buchanan, owner of Willie’s Fast Food in Alton, Illinois, that connection with customers has remained at the center of the business.
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A Newly Opened Missouri Bakery Serves Gourmet Cookies, Custom Cakes And Morning Pastries
There is a new reason to make a morning pastry run in Missouri. This bakery just opened its doors with a lineup that moves from gourmet cookies and flaky pastries to custom cakes built for birthdays and celebrations. The morning case is a good place to start if you want...
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St. Louis Has Been Lining Up For Frozen Custard Concretes At Ted Drewes Since 1929
Some cities guard a secret recipe, and St. Louis guards a cup that can be held upside down. On busy nights, the parking lot on the south side of town fills with families, road trippers, and school groups, all waiting at a small walk-up window. Nobody seems to mind the...
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787 Subs brings Puerto Rican sandwiches to Wash Ave Food Hall
The Wash Ave Food Hall (1122 Washington) is rounding out its lineup with a taste of Puerto Rico. 787 Subs, from Jose and Cynthia Ramos, will fill the final full kitchen at the downtown dining destination, slated to open later this month. (One more vendor is being finalized, though that concept will not require a full kitchen.)
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Ted Drewes: “A Sweet St.Louis Classic”
Ted Drewes is more than just a place to get frozen custard; it is a well-known part of St.Louis. It has been a part of the city for generations and has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Unlike a regular ice cream shops, Ted Drewes has a strong connection to St. Louis and its culture.
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Wake Up Early And Get To This Missouri Breakfast Spot Before The Crowds Beat You
There are two kinds of people in St. Charles, Missouri: those who know about Lady Di’s Diner, and those who are about to have their entire understanding of breakfast permanently upgraded. If you’re in the second group, welcome, and also, set your alarm. Because here’s the thing about...
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More Than 8 Million Tacos Have Been Sold At This Family-Run Missouri Mexican Restaurant
Eight million tacos is the kind of number that makes you stop for a second. This Missouri restaurant has been serving them since 1975, using recipes influenced by the Sonora region of Mexico and preparing its food fresh throughout the day. Tacos may grab the headline, but the menu also...
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Barbecue Lovers Swear By These 8 Spots For Smoky Ribs
Missouri takes its ribs seriously, and two cities lead the charge. Kansas City and St. Louis each have their own barbecue style, their own sauce opinions, and plenty of fans ready to argue about who does it best. This list rounds up eight places where the ribs carry real smoke,...