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Belleville News-Democrat

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Chef behind Famous-Barr's French onion soup has died: His story and the recipe

Manfred Zettl, a master chef renowned for perfecting one of the St. Louis area’s most iconic culinary creations — Famous-Barr’s French onion soup — has died. Zettl, 85, died of natural causes Oct. 30 in St. Louis, but the culinary creations he crafted over a lifetime will live on in people’s memories. At Famous-Barr, he oversaw 32 restaurants and 500 employees as executive chef. He later founded one of the area’s first diet-food businesses. He began his career in Austria and aboard cruise ships, serving Hollywood celebrities and heads of state. Whether you enjoyed the signature soup at Famous-Barr’s Scandia Room at St. Clair Square or in the downtown St. Louis tearoom after viewing the Christmas window displays, chances are you recall its distinctive aroma throughout the dining areas. The rich, velvety beef broth, loaded with sliced onions, was served in an ovenproof brown McCoy Pottery bowl, topped with baguette slices and a thick layer of bubbling Swiss cheese. Zettl didn’t invent the soup, but he was responsible for what he described as “perfecting” it. He told me its backstory when I was food editor at the now-defunct St. Louis Globe-Democrat, which closed in 1986. He was warm, friendly and

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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The Brass Rail preparing free Thanksgiving meals

O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - We’re just a few weeks from Thanksgiving and a St. Charles County restaurant is once again planning to feed thousands for the holiday. Every November, hundreds of volunteers prepare and pack meals at The Brass Rail in O’Fallon. Those free meals...

O'Fallon, MO · 1d
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The No-Frills Bakery In Missouri That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

Nobody puts a giant cartoon hand holding a pink sprinkle donut in their shop unless they understand something fundamental about joy. Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri understands joy, and it delivers that joy in the form of some of the finest donuts you will ever have the pleasure of eating.

St Peters, MO · 11d
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Bring A Cooler To This Missouri Butcher Shop If You Plan To Shop The Weekly Meat Specials

More than 20 flavors of homemade brats sit in one meat case, and some of them include blueberry and Philly cheese steak. That alone made me stop and stare at my screen. The same counter also carries farm-raised elk, bison, ostrich, and wild boar. Then there are the weekly specials, which change regularly and reward shoppers who plan ahead.

Festus, MO · 1d
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Before Christmas Gets Busy, Six Missouri Smokehouses Are Still Selling Meats Cured The Old Way

Holiday tables in Missouri have leaned on smoked and cured meats for generations, and a handful of family shops still do the work the slow way. Some cure country hams in rural sheds, while others turn out sausages, bologna, and bratwurst made right in the building. Ordering early matters, because...

Missouri · 16h

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One Missouri Restaurant Made America's 12 Most Haunted List

A famous Missouri place has just been named one of the 12 most haunted restaurants in America.

St. Louis, MO · 11d

fastfoodclub.com

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 4d

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The 'Oldest Farmers Market West Of The Mississippi River' Is A Vibrant Midwest Gem With Over 100 Local Vendors

From toasted ravioli to gooey butter cake, St. Louis, Missouri, is a city serving up robust Midwestern flavors. Home to Soulard Farmers Market, this is a place that should be on your culinary radar the next time you find yourself in the "Gateway to the West." Located less than 10 minutes away from Gateway Arch National Park, Soulard Farmers Market is a long-standing St. Louis destination. Its history as a marketplace dates back to 1779, and aside from being the oldest farmers market in the city, it's actually the oldest farmers market west of the Mississippi River. The market's continued operation is due in part to the efforts of Julia Soulard, who once owned the land Soulard Farmers Market stands on in the historic neighborhood that bears her last name.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Brewery Lights returns with new themed nights

Most holiday attractions welcome you with a ticket scan. At one of St. Louis’ most famous breweries, admission comes with a complimentary beer for visitors ages 21 and older. And that’s only the beginning of an evening at Brewery Lights, where the Budweiser Clydesdales parade through the historic brewery...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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DiSC Eats: More Than a Scoop of Ice Cream — The Story of Serendipity’s 23 Years in St. Louis

Overview: Founded in 2003 by Beckie Jacobs, Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream has spent 23 years establishing itself as an enduring pillar of the St. Louis culinary landscape. From its original, beloved neighborhood storefront in Webster Groves to its expanded flagship location in The Grove along Manchester Avenue, the shop has grown beyond standard desserts by combining artisan techniques with deep community roots. By pairing high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and playful signature creations with versatile offerings like spirited shakes, coffee, and catering, Serendipity highlights how independent food businesses thrive through long-term neighborhood connection, adaptability, and dedication to local culture.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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St. Louis Regulars Still Grab Fried Fish Sandwiches Stacked On Rye At Carl’s Drive-In? No, At Schottzie’s

Some St. Louis traditions survive because people refuse to let them go. In South County, there is a neighborhood bar and grill where families have been eating since the early 1970s, and some grandkids now bring their own kids. It serves a cod sandwich at lunch, a rare old-school city...

St. Louis, MO · 14d

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The Key opens its doors and dance floor to all of St. Louis

Tucked into the southern edge of the Grand Center Arts District, The Key Burger Bar & Boogie occupies two of the last historic buildings standing from the old Mill Creek community. Saint Louis University once held the demolition permit. A chorus of public outcry from preservationists, historians and neighbors who remembered what the buildings had been stopped the wrecking ball. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation stepped in, partnered with SLU, the Landmarks Association and the Arch to Park Equity Fund and did something St. Louis does well. It kept the limestone, the tension trusses, the tin ceilings and built a future underneath them.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Since 1946, Ted Drewes Has Been Handing Frozen Custard Concretes Out The Window On Route 66 In St. Louis

They hand your dessert across the counter upside down, and not a drop falls out. That little flip is a famous ritual at a walk-up custard stand on old Route 66 in Missouri. The treat is called a concrete, and the name fits because it’s frozen custard blended so thick a spoon nearly stands up. The stand has no indoor seating, so everyone orders at the windows and eats outside.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Coffee Talk - Veterans Day Deals

Restaurants are honoring veterans with meals and special offers for Veterans Day. On Coffee Talk, presented by Carol House Furniture, the Great Day team highlights some of the ways restaurants are showing their appreciation.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Wash Ave Food Hall Opens in Downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – November 7, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Downtown St. Louis has welcomed a major new dining destination with the opening of Wash Ave Food Hall at 1122 Washington Avenue, bringing together eight restaurant concepts, craft beverages, entertainment, and a variety of culinary experiences under one roof. The food...

St. Louis, MO · 5d

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‘Half Order’ documentary explores cultural roots of St. Louis’ Chinese food scene

St. Louis food enthusiasts are serving up a story about culture and connection.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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People Started Giving Homemade Lasagnas To Neighbors. What Happened Next Was Incredible.

For the last six years, I’ve seen firsthand how compassionate we can be toward our neighbors in need. That’s all thanks to my involvement with Lasagna Love, a grassroots nonprofit that connects neighbors who want to cook for neighbors who could use a homemade meal. When the pandemic...

St. Louis, MO · 15d

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St. Louis never forgot this soup. Now we’ve lost the man who perfected it.

I love soup. Always have. I’ve written about soup, collected soup recipes from readers and even launched a Wednesday Super Soup Spectacular in Morning Light. Yes, I actually called it that. But there is one soup that stands above the rest, at least in my memory. Famous-Barr’s French Onion...

St. Louis, MO · 7d

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Washington Ave. Food Hall opens in downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS—The Washington Avenue Food Hall opened its doors on Friday as several local food vendors serving guests inside. Patrons walking in will experience a warm, inviting atmosphere that offers nine restaurant options plus full-service bars and an integrated social gaming experience. “The whole thing has been driven behind...

St. Louis, MO · 6d

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DiSC Eats: From Home Cooking to Restaurant Ownership: The Inspiring Journey of Angelise and James Latimore

Overview: Angelise and James Latimore successfully transitioned from selling home-cooked plates on social media to owning their own brick-and-mortar restaurant, Honey’s, located at 5051 Riverview Boulevard in North St. Louis. Starting with pop-up burger stands at local car washes, the couple overcame municipal red tape, limited capital, and neighborhood doubts by purchasing their commercial building outright through a land tax sale. Today, Honey’s serves signature smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, and sugar-free juices, while securing corporate catering contracts with brands like Pepsi and Saint Louis University.

St. Louis, MO · 6d