The first Big River Food Swap held in early October was such a success that the twelve participants who brought an array of foods and handmade cards (see the assortment of offerings above), were planning a follow-up swap–a Holiday version—before the afternoon was over. Jennifer Walker, Kelly and Nick Reding, and I have set the…
Category: Food and Drink
Scenes from Sunday’s Big River Food Swap
Though I helped organize the Big River Food Swap that took place last Sunday afternoon, I didn't know what to expect as I carried eleven jars of my spicy tomato chutney over to 449 N. Euclid. The food swap idea was something jeweler Jennifer Walker, a tenant in the building, and I had been kicking…
Restaurant news to whet the appetite!
When a restaurant has been around for a while, it's often necessary to shake things up a bit with fresh new ideas. This is one reason why Jimmy Fiala, owner of a string of successful restaurants including The Crossing in Clayton, Acero in Maplewood, The Terrace View at City Garden (just read on St. Louis…