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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 media

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27:54

Tamara Keefe - Clementine's Ice Cream

The Sauce ·

2025/11/25

Ice cream that can make you quit your corporate job? Clementine’s founder Tamara Keefe did exactly that. In this episode of The Sauce podcast, Lauren sits down with Tamara to talk about how she walked away from a “dream” executive role, turned a lifelong ice cream hobby into Clementine’s Ice Cream, and built a St. Louis–born brand that now supports more than 200 local families. In this episode: Leaving corporate America to follow a passion for ice creamGrowing from one shop in Lafayette...

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21:47

Arica Avery – STL Pot Chef

The Sauce ·

2025/11/18

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with Arica Avery, the force behind STL Pot Chef, to talk about cannabis-infused dining, community events, and breaking stigma in St. Louis. Arica shares how college experiments with flavor and dosage grew into a full slate of curated experiences, from pop-up markets to chef competitions. She explains how private, 21+ events work in Missouri, why “low and slow” dosing matters, and how her team partners with chefs, venues, and sp...

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17:51

Kevin Lemp – 4 Hands Brewing Company

The Sauce ·

2025/11/11

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Kevin Lemp, president of 4 Hands Brewing Co., to talk about 14 years of brewing, creativity, and community in St. Louis. Kevin shares how he turned a passion for small-batch beer into one of the city’s most beloved craft beverage brands — and how 4 Hands has evolved into a full-scale beverage company with spirits, cocktails, and soon, cannabis drinks. In this episode: How Kevin’s decade at Gallo Winery laid the groundwork fo...

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21:10

Derek Deaver & Tara Byerley – Three Kings Public...

The Sauce ·

2025/11/04

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with owner Derek Deaver and director of operations Tara Byerley to talk about the growth of Three Kings Public House and its sister concept, Casa de Tres Reyes. Derek shares his path from early days at Mike Duffy’s to opening Deaver’s in Florissant, then launching Three Kings on the Delmar Loop in 2011 and expanding across the region. Tara explains how strong hiring, training, and culture have powered the group’s consistency an...

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32:00

Todd Hotaling – Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM)

The Sauce ·

2025/10/28

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Todd Hotaling from Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) to talk Westport Plaza, Union Station, holiday pop-ups, and what’s coming next for one of St. Louis’ largest hospitality groups. LHM at a glance: 20+ St. Louis hotels, 10 restaurants, and marquee attractions at Union Station. In this episode: Westport Plaza’s revival, from Westport Social and Three Sixty Westport to the new Basso plus a refreshed pedestrian plaza with f...

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20:55

Josh Smith – Neon Greens

The Sauce ·

2025/10/21

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with Josh Smith, designer turned restaurateur and owner of Neon Greens, the innovative Grove salad bar where lettuce travels from a hydroponic farm to the kitchen by conveyor belt. Josh shares how he turned a pandemic hobby into one of St. Louis’ most creative dining experiences, growing the equivalent of three acres of lettuce in just 800 square feet and reimagining what “farm-to-table” can look like. In this episode: How Neon...

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32:26

Lia Holter – Made. by Lia

The Sauce ·

2025/10/14

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Lia Holter — the award-winning baker and owner of Made. by Lia in Old Town Florissant, who just released her first cookbook. Lia shares how she turned a passion for baking with her mom and grandmother into a full-fledged career — from launching a small Facebook page in 2012 to winning TLC’s Next Great Baker and growing her brand into one of St. Louis’ most beloved bakeries. In this episode: How Lia’s family traditions and pa...

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22:46

Nick Bognar – Indo, Sado & Pavilion

The Sauce ·

2025/10/07

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, award-winning chef Nick Bognar joins us to talk about his three acclaimed restaurants—Indo, Sado, and Pavilion—and how each represents a different side of his cooking. In this episode: How Nick’s Thai family traditions shape Indo’s contemporary Asian fine diningWhat to expect from Sado’s sushi program (and why balance beats bravado at the bar)Pavilion’s ambitious two-hour, 18-course omakase experienceSignature dishes: Indo’s palm sugar ribs + Sado’s grille...

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36:10

Tim Wiggins – Yellowbelly, Lazy Tiger & Extra Wavy

The Sauce ·

2025/09/30

On this week’s episode of The Sauce, we’re joined by Tim Wiggins — the bartender and restaurateur behind Yellowbelly, Lazy Tiger, and the soon-to-open Extra Wavy. Tim traces his path from Small Batch and Bailey’s Range to building cocktail programs that pair bold, tropical flavors with balance and precision. In this episode: What to expect at Extra Wavy (seafood-forward, raw bar vibes in a 150-year-old space)How Tim collaborates with chefs and builds menus that feel approachableWhy clea...

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31:33

Natasha Bahrami – The Gin Room

The Sauce ·

2025/09/23

On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Natasha Bahrami, the “Gin Girl” herself and owner of The Gin Room. Natasha shares her family’s story from Café Natasha to creating one of the country’s most education-forward gin bars, where the cocktail list is mapped to a botanical “DNA” flavor spectrum. We dig into standout drinks like the Tropical clarified milk punch and the Double Standard, a playful Negroni riff served with a Jell-O shot on the side. Natasha also talks about...

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29:11

Steve Ewing – Steve's Hot Dogs

The Sauce ·

2025/09/16

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 Bacon Bacon Jamaican, collaborations with local favorites, and what’s ahead with a new food truck and more Urge singles on the horizon. Steve also op...

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28:31

Michael Fricker – Monstera Mezcaleria

The Sauce ·

2025/09/09

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 with retail. We dive into standout drinks like the Monstera cocktail with mango-coriander raicilla, the mole-inspired Monstera Negroni, and a new...

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17:14

Julie Shih – DD Mau

The Sauce ·

2025/09/02

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 the roti shell tacos featured in the August issue of Sauce Magazine and some of the crunchiest wings in town. From signature banh mi to hous...

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37:30

The City Foundry

The Sauce ·

2025/08/26

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 hallThe hurdles of transforming a contaminated, long-abandoned foundry into a thriving destinationThe hidden history that inspired speakeasy None of the Abo...

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45:56

Ben Poremba

The Sauce ·

2025/08/19

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. LouisWhat it was like when the May 16, 2025, tornado damaged some of his businessesFeel-good moments that confirm he’s in the right professionThree of Ben’...

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'The Sauce' Trailer

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2025/08/18

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