[fresh catch]
Can’t make it to Maine this summer? Don’t worry, you can still get your lobster roll fix at PEACEMAKER LOBSTER & CRAB CO., a new venture by KEVIN NASHAN set to open in August. Its menu, inspired by “the Acadian tie between Northeastern and Louisiana cuisines,” will feature seafood boils, chowders, gumbos, pie, crab, po’boys and lobster rolls, plus a raw oyster bar. Located at 1831 Sidney St. (the old Niche location), the restaurant, which takes its name from a classic fried oyster-and-French bread sandwich, has already garnered national attention, thanks to Nashan’s status as a James Beard Award nominee. The space will seat 130 guests.
[adieu]
A quartet of farewells is in order for BRAZIKAT (172 Carondelet Plaza), TRIPEL BRASSERIE (1801 Park Ave.), LOLA (500 N. 14th St.) and HARVEST (1059 S. Big Bend Blvd.). The latter, an 18-year staple, cited changing dining trends that emphasize “upscale food in more casual settings,” as well as increased demand for outdoor seating, as reasons for its closure.
[come and get it]
SALT + SMOKE BBQ (6525 Delmar Blvd.) is now open in the Loop. Owned by TOM SCHMIDT (of Franco), the restaurant offers the usual suspects, plus falafel, smoked trout, pulled chicken and “Fried Jalapeno and Cheddar Bologna.”
[farm-to-table]
Support the Kirkwood Farmers Market at A TASTEFUL EVENING, 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 27 at the market. Local farms, wineries and breweries will provide ingredients, and chefs Eddie Neill (Café Provencal), Steve Gontram (Five Star Burgers) and Roberto Trevino (Amigo’s) will prepare dinner for the fundraiser.
[hotel happenings]
Enjoy eating in St. Louis’ fine hotels? Check out the latest news: The Ritz-Carlton LOBBY LOUNGE has launched a complimentary Martini Club and THE GRILL has reimagined its menu.
Six Row Brewing Company partnered with Lumière Place Casino & Hotels to produce a special LUMIERE PLACE BASES LOADED HEFEWEIZEN, available only at the brewery and the hotel.
Prefer to dine alfresco? For $35, you can tan on the Sky Terrace during The Four Seasons’ SUNDAY POOL PARTIES, which feature live music, pool use and access to the food and cocktail menus. Another hotel, CHESHIRE INN, offers free sunning and swimming when you spend $30 on food and drink poolside.
By Rebecca Koenig
