[foodie movies]
If popcorn just won’t do for you, check out TENACIOUS EATS, a unique movie-meal movement led by chef LIZ SCHUSTER, formerly of The Scottish Arms. Guests gather at Meyer’s Grove (4510 Manchester Ave.) several times a month to watch a film and enjoy drinks and a multicourse meal inspired by the movie. Upcoming screenings are Chocolat, Feb. 20, and The Jerk, Feb. 27.
[savory deliveries]
LESLIE MOORE of FARMER GIRL MEATS is bringing beef, lamb, chicken and pork from the farms of her family and neighbors on the Kansas- Missouri border straight to St. Louis doorsteps. Customers can choose from a variety of options for their monthly home-delivery boxes.
[growing in the garden]
Citygarden is welcoming a new tenant to its unique glass restaurant space: DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON, a lunch venture from the owners of Blood & Sand. The building previously housed Joe’s Chili Bowl and Terrace View, neither for very long.
[going green]
It will be easy to get your recommended daily servings of vegetables at NOCHE VERDE, a vegan Spanish dinner hosted by MODESTO and Caryn Dugan, better known by her nom de social media, STLVEGGIRL. The five-course meal is to be served Feb. 20 at 5257 Shaw Ave.
[tidbits]
COMPANION’s Ladue cafe underwent a face-lift earlier this month and unveiled its fresh look Feb. 10.
With the support of loyal customers and other small businesses, LOCAL HARVEST GROCERY met its emergency fundraising goal this month and will remain open.
GIUSEPPE’S RISTORANTE closed its dining room after its final lunch service Feb. 14. The business plans to sell the building at 4141 S. Grand Blvd. and focus on catering.
SPARE NO RIB, a barbecue-taco hybrid restaurant, opened late last year at 2200 Gravois Ave. under the direction of LASSAAD JELITI of Bar Italia.
By Rebecca Koenig
