Stay ConnectedAbby 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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Choosing between going out to eat and picking up something from the grocery has never been tastier, thanks to a partnership between Schnucks and local restauranteurs and purveyors. We'll tell you which celebrated St. Louis eats you can find in a grocery aisle near you, how the program came to be and what the plans are for the future.
This episode originally aired Aug, 27, 2020.
"Nobody drinks gin, and you certainly can't open a gin bar in St. Louis – a beer and bourbon town." That's what Natasha Bahrami said she was told over and over again when she set out to open The Gin Room on South Grand in St. Louis nearly a decade ago – and thankfully, she didn't listen. Hear how her induction into the Global Gin Hall of Fame puts this city on the map, why non-drinkers have always been part of her business model, and what she can tell about your personality from your spirit of choice.
This episode was first released July 15, 2021.
Check out our story on Eater's 26 essential St. Louis restaurants: https://www.ksdk.com/article/entertainment/dining/whats-cookin-in-the-lou/st-louis-food-eater-where-eat-2022-list/63-e6f096b6-631f-4982-a890-ef1091d2f5ee
An early oldie but a goodie! This was our first experience trying to record audio with a handheld mic in a warehouse, so give us some grace lol. Always one of our favorites because we got Red Hot Riplets t-shirts we both STILL get compliments on.
This episode was first released Sept. 4, 2019.
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This is a look back at the first episode of the ‘Abby Eats St. Louis’ podcast, we’re sticking to our roots. Literally… the ones in the ground. And learning about how the farm-to-table locavore movement is reshaping our food culture.
This one is bittersweet as host Abby Llorico prepares for a new adventure in Washington, D.C. But before she leaves she wanted to chat with the people who are working hard to cover and promote the St. Louis food scene on the world stage. George Mahe, Holly Fann and Cheryl Baehr dish on why STL is such a big food city and where it goes from here.
This is our last new episode of Abby Eats St. Louis. We will still be in your podcast feeds for the next several weeks sharing our favorite episodes and updates, along with updates about how we'll continue to bring you interesting food stories at KSDK.
THANK YOU to all the loyal listeners who’ve followed along, all the restaurant owners who’ve opened their doors and their hearts and all the hospitality industry folks who’ve shared their stories.
Thank you for joining our table, be good, and as always Seize the Plate!
To keep up with Abby, check out her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/abbylloricotv
And for the latest food news and happenings in the St. Louis area, check KSDK.com.
If it’s good, it’s gotta be gooey butter, an essential slice of this city’s food scene. Why a food historian says the recipe is so enduring — despite its variations — and why love is truly a special ingredient for some of our area’s favorite spots for the treats, plus where Abby will be getting her gooey butter fix soon.
Then, we have your guide to Mardi Gras, Fish Fry season and the restaurants scoring top culinary awards in your food news and weekend planner!
For more information on the James Beard Award semifinalists click here.
For 5 On Your Side's Fish Fry Map click here.
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Until next time... Seize the plate!
Meet STL's newest Toasted Masters: Matthew and Brittany, who are opening the city's very first toasted ravioli restaurant in the City Foundry. Hear how their idea was both years in the making and a product of the pandemic, what sets their t-ravs apart, and their unconventional advice for starting a business with your spouse.
Abby taste tests a new restaurant in town, and Dori invites a gold-medalist over for chili. The weekend planner is here to help you celebrate the best things of February, doggos welcome. This episode is STUFFED!
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Until next time... Seize the plate!
If you're trying to eat healthier in 2022, but just don't know where to start: how about the earth? We sit down with the cofounder of a growing new St. Louis business, Rootberry, which aims to help you eat healthier and make plant-based choices easier. How he believes meatless meals will change the world, what the company doesn't want you to do, and how St. Louis is just the beginning.
Plus, we have a weekend planner to get you out of the house — and yes, puppies are involved.
For more details on the fundraiser for The Very Asian Foundation, click here.
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Dumplings: they're delicious, they're considered good luck in many cultures....and they're not ok, according to one 5 On Your Side Viewer. How anchor Michelle Li took an angry call and launched a movement, what we're all learning about talking about food, and how you can eat a #VeryAsian meal around St. Louis this week.
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Make your own snow ice cream with this recipe from ksdk.com
Check out more of Michelle's story on ksdk.com, and watch a recent special "Race: Listen. Learn. Live." featuring both Abby and Michelle, talking about AAPI experiences in St. Louis today.
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Stay warm out there, and seize the plate!
Sandwiches can be emotional, sparking fierce debates and drawing intense loyalty. Don’t believe us? Guess you haven’t been online in awhile!
Today, we'll introduce you to Joe and Mike, two of the three brothers behind a popular Facebook group that's guaranteed to get your stomach rumbling. How the south county natives have created a community of thousands in just a few months in ‘Sandwich Connoisseurs of St. Louis.’ Our musings on why the group has become so hot, and the next ideas it’s fueling.
Plus, we have a very STL-beer-scene-centric edition of the food news roundup, and the weekend events to help you embrace or escape the wintery weather.
For more on Gioia's recent sandwich recognition, check out our coverage here!
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Until next time... Seize the plate!
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