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The Sauce

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For over 25 years, Sauce Magazine has been the go-to guide for St. Louis’ best culinary experiences. Now, The Sauce podcast is back with a new host and a renewed mission: to take listeners behind the scenes with the incredible people shaping the local hospitality industry – from chefs and restaurateurs to brewers, bartenders, bakers and beyond. Hosted by Sauce Magazine’s executive editor Lauren Healey, who has spent her career honing her writing, editing and photography skills at various med ...
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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Steve Ewing of The Urge, Steve’s Hot Dogs, and Steve’s Meltdown. Steve shares his journey from MTV airplay with The Urge to launching a restaurant group built on fun, creative comfort food—from loaded hot dogs to grilled cheese at the City Foundry. We talk signature menu items like the Ba…
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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Michael Fricker, owner of Monstera Mezcaleria & Natural Wine Bar in Tower Grove. He shares how a neighborhood bottle shop rebranded into a true mezcaleria focused on traditional, producer-owned agave spirits, plus the recent renovation that transformed Monstera into a full cocktail bar wi…
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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re chatting with Julie Shih, owner of DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery, which has locations in Webster Groves and Maryland Heights. We learn about how the restaurant got its start in 2018 and how she’s built a loyal following through fresh ingredients, plenty of customization and unexpected fan favorites like…
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On this episode of The Sauce podcast, host and Sauce executive editor Lauren Healey sits down with Will Smith, developer of City Foundry STL, to explore the vision and challenges behind one of St. Louis’ most ambitious redevelopment projects. We also discuss: How a trip to Atlanta’s Krog Street Market sparked the idea for a St. Louis food hall The …
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On this episode of The Sauce podcast, host and Sauce executive editor Lauren Healey sits down with acclaimed restaurateur Ben Poremba to explore the roots of his culinary journey, how his heritage shapes his cooking, and what’s new in the Bengelina Hospitality Group. We also discuss: The challenges and rewards of running restaurants in St. Louis Wh…
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