something to “wine” about | Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordan Ramsay at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is receiving national recognition—just a month after opening! The restaurant earned the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the breadth and depth of its wine list. Other restaurants in St. Louis to receive the distinction include Casa Don Alfonso, 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish, The Capital Grille, Café Napoli, Morton’s, Herbie’s, Truffles, Elaia, Madrina and Blood & Sand.
going to the dogs
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton is offering pet-friendly “Yappy Hours” on Tuesdays in August. Pups can enjoy barkuterie boards and puppy mocktails, and the hotel is offering painting activities for pets and their owners. There is a $15 fee for each dog, but human companions attend for free. On Aug. 27, Le Meridien will host a special adoption event with the APA of Missouri, featuring seven adoptable dogs. To RSVP, visit Eventbrite.
at the district
Two local faves have opened new concepts at the Delmar Maker District. The new eateries are part of the Maker’s Locale, a new event and dining complex. The Fountain on Delmar is a spinoff of the Fountain on Locust, featuring a limited menu of baked goods, ice cream dishes, cocktails and coffee. Unlike its sister location, it does not include lunch and dinner offerings. Also open is a new location of Steve’s Hot Dogs, which is offering a greatest hits of the menu of its South Grand location.
brew news
4 Hands Brewing Co. has teamed up with local artist Brock Seals to give a new look to its City Wide lager. The new can design will be featured at the upcoming Festival of Nations (Aug 24 and 25). A percentage of sales from all beer sold at festival sponsored events will be donated to the International Institute of St. Louis. … In more City Wide news, 4 Hands also has launched a light version of the brew. Light beer fans can also check out the new Zwickel Light from Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.
opens + closes
After much anticipation, chef Gerard Craft’s Porano has returned! The fast-casual Italian spot is now open in Des Peres at 13323 Manchester Road. … The Napoli Group family of restaurants has expanded. Napoli Bros. Pizza and Pasta is serving up Italian classics at The District in Chesterfield. … Venezuelan street food spot Los Chamos Restaurant has taken over the former home of Taft Street Restaurant & Bar at 4457 Gravois Ave. in the Bevo neighborhood. … Take Root Hospitality’s Taqueria Morita started as a warm-weather pop-up at Vicia. Now, it’s got its own space at 4239 Duncan Ave. in the Central West End … Beloved CWE restaurant The Scottish Arms has closed permanently. The pub originally opened in May 2005.
