fishing & food
Our very own Kevin Willman (Farmhaus) is included in a new coffee table book, Reel Masters (Susan Schadt Press, $45), that takes readers through the coastlines and inland shores of the South. The eight chefs featured contribute musings and recipes in the 272-page, beautifully illustrated book.

coming soon
Polite Society at 1923 Park Ave. is opening in the storefront previously occupied by Ricardo’s. The prime Lafayette Park spot will be a civilized place to enjoy drinks and edibles, with executive chef duties by Thomas Futrell, formerly of Scape, and beverages under the direction of Travis Hebrank, also of Scape.

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Several Missouri artisanal foods have made it to the finalist stage of the Good Food Awards: Chai Tea Truffles and Norton Pates du Vin from Kakao Chocolate; Glitter and Gold from Perennial Artisan Ales; Sweet and Sassy from Patric Chocolates; and Black Licorice CollaBARation bar from Askinosie Chocolate. Congrats all around! Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony Jan. 20 in San Francisco.

pastaria to the rescue!
Pasta, pies and more can be ordered online from Pastaria for your holiday get-togethers. How does Pumpkin-Chai Spiced Pie wiqb-coffeeth pretzel crust sound? Or a Pasta for Two Basket, with homemade pasta, sauce of your choice and freshly grated Grana Padano cheese?

cup o’ premium joe
Coffee club Flyover Coffee, which provides fresh-roasted beans from area roasters, is offering holiday gift subscriptions. These are unique blends and single-origin coffees from small-batch roasters to be delivered, one to three bags a month, depending on price.