The Sauce

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The Sauce

STL Bucket List

13 episodes

1 day ago

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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Episodes (13/13)

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Derek Deaver & Tara Byerley – Three Kings Public House + Casa de Tres Reyes

1 day ago

21 minutes

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Todd Hotaling – Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM)

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...

1 week ago

32 minutes

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Josh Smith – Neon Greens

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...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

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Lia Holter – Made. by Lia

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...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

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Nick Bognar – Indo, Sado & Pavilion

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...

4 weeks ago

22 minutes

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Tim Wiggins – Yellowbelly, Lazy Tiger & Extra Wavy

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...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Natasha Bahrami – The Gin Room

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...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Steve Ewing – Steve's Hot Dogs

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...

1 month ago

29 minutes

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Michael Fricker – Monstera Mezcaleria

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...

1 month ago

28 minutes

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Julie Shih – DD Mau

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...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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Will Smith – The City Foundry

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...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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Ben Poremba – Bengelina Hospitality Group

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’...

2 months ago

45 minutes

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'The Sauce' Trailer

2 months ago