cuisine cowboy | Acclaimed chef Nick Bognar is preparing to open his fourth restaurant concept. Khao Soi Cowboy will focus on Southeast Asian cuisine with a Thai disco dive bar aesthetic. “I always wanted to open a more casual concept,” says Bognar. “We’ve always been playful and creative with our restaurants, but I really want people to experience the loud, Southeast Asian culture and the boldness of our food, drinks, decor, music, service and overall vibes at Khao Soi Cowboy.” The restaurant is expected to open in Midtown in 2027.
gourmand goddess
The Fountain on Locust is continuing its quarterly tasting series Goddesses of the Glass. The Solstice Selection will be held June 22. The event will feature food and drink that highlights the trailblazing women of the global spirits industry. For more information, visit fountainonlocust.com. The five-course culinary journey includes pours from independent, female-led distilleries and vineyards, each paired with a signature small plate. Tickets are available on Open Table. For more information, visit fountainonlocust.com.
something’s brewing
Coffeestamp is bringing a new location to downtown St. Louis. Located at 1228 Washington Ave., the new spot joins the locally owned roastery’s other locations on South Jefferson and at Washington University. Coffeestamp specializes in single origin beans. Along with made-to-order coffee and bags of beans, it also offers tea and kombucha, as well as a food menu with a variety of empanadas, sandwiches, pastries and breakfast items. The downtown location is expected to open late this summer.
opens + closes
Kishimoto Mendō is serving up ramen on the Delmar Loop at 6394 Delmar Blvd. The concept is from chef-owner Steven Pursley of the acclaimed Menya Rui. … Restaurateur Mike Del Pietro opened one Italian restaurant’s doors and closed another’s last month. Cibo Italia opened in University City at 7489 Delmar Blvd. Meanwhile, his fine dining restaurant Il Palato closed in Clayton. … The StL has lost one of its most notable barbecue spots. The Shaved Duck has closed. The award-winning restaurant operated for 17 years. … Vincent Van Doughnut has ceased operations. The beloved donut shop had reopened in March following a six-week hiatus, but it has shuttered for good.