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The pace of restaurant openings in St. Louis remains rapid. Cant keep up? Ian Froebs got you.

100,000 sports fans to descend on downtown St. Louis this weekend

Whether the cevapi or hot salami here is “convincing” is immaterial. These are, simply, good sandwiches.

Native Foods, the vegan fast-casual brand serving plant-based goodness, announces their next Chef’s Special of 2022 – the Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich. This limited time offer coincides with the celebration of National Vegan Day on November 1, 2022. The Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich ($14.95) features plant-based roasted turkey slices, pickled cranberries, sweet potato fries and homestyle gravy on a toasted baguette.

From new JUST Egg stuffed flatbreads at Caribou Coffee to new plant-based finds at Costco, we’re serving up the best in vegan food news of the week. 

Meet Chris Bertke, the punk rock vegan chef who has just been named executive chef of Native Foods, the rapidly-expanding veggie chain

Native Foods, a vegan brand, has hired Chris Bertke as executive chef. The St.

Native Foods, the vegan fast-casual brand serving plant-based goodness, introduces their new Executive Chef, Chef Chris Bertke. Bertke, a St. Louis native who has worked in a number of kitchens in Missouri, brings plant-based dishes inspired by fast casual favorites.  

Shares St. Louis, MO-based Vegan Deli & Butcher will host a vegan Taco Bell-inspired pop-up this weekend. The vegan “Taco Hell” pop-up will feature a full menu of veganized favorites from the fast-food chain, such as Nacho Hell Grandes, Cheesy Gordita Crunches, Double Decker Tacos, Fritos Burritos, Cheese Quesadillas, and Crunchwrap Supremes. The deli has also partnered with local doughnut shop Strange Donuts to offer vegan Baja Blast jelly-filled doughnuts, and local eateries Frida’s and...