Email Author Ian Froeb

Awards

• 2011 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published November 11, 2010

  "Near Beer"

• 2011 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published November 4, 2010

  "Jeffrey Plaza Jewel"

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2011 Stories by Ian Froeb

• Watch the Trailer for The Flying Pink Pig, the Food Truck Porno

  published Jan 07, 2011

  Now, to conclude (or not) our exhaustive coverage of The Flying Pink Pig, the porno about a food truck filmed in an actual food truck, we present the film's trailer. It's fairly tame but does have a f... More >>

• Molly's in Soulard Suspending Dinner Service for Renovations

  published Jan 07, 2011

  Molly's in Soulard has a new executive chef, Bryan Flaxbeard, who has added some intriguing dishes to the menu -- alligator! sweetbreads! -- but if you want to visit Molly's for dinner, you had better... More >>

• Help Sunset Hills Tornado Victims, Enjoy a Tropical Moose Waffle

  published Jan 07, 2011

  Looking for a way to help the victims of the New Year's Eve tornado that struck Sunset Hillsr Bring a monetary donation to the Grantwood Village town hall tomorrow (January 8) between noon to 3 p.m. T... More >>

• Everything You Wanted to Know About Having Sex in a Food Truck But Were Afraid to Ask

  published Jan 07, 2011

  In Wednesday's edition of the Morning Brew, Robin told you about the porno filmed in a popular Los Angeles food truck. Yesterday, there was a scandalous update: The film was made without the permissio... More >>

• Report: Rotten Apple in Grafton Closing

  published Jan 06, 2011

  STL Hops reports that the Grafton, Illinois, restaurant and bar the Rotten Apple will close on Sunday, January 23. A call to the restaurant this afternoon went to a voice mailbox that is full.The Rott... More >>

• New Starbucks Logo Gives Added Fuel to Haters

  published Jan 06, 2011

  Starbucks has revealed the latest version of its iconic logo. As the photo above shows, the basic appearance of the siren doesn't differ very much from its previous version. However, the most obvious ... More >>

• How Much Will the Last Bluefin Tuna Costr

  published Jan 05, 2011

  Making its way around the food blogosphere today is news of a record-setting auction price for a bluefin tuna in Japan: approximately $400,000. The AP report below, via Eater, showcases the beast.The ... More >>

• Ginger Bistro: Review + Slideshow

  published Jan 05, 2011

  Honey ham in my banh mi, a bee in my bonnet. My review of Ginger Bistro in the Delmar Loop is now available online. Check out Jennifer Silverberg's slideshow of Ginger Bistro for a look at the restaur... More >>

• Latest Possible Cause of Food Poisoningr The Body of Christ

  published Jan 05, 2011

  From Newsday, via Gawker, comes a twist to the usual food-poisoning story: exposure to hepatitis A during the communion portion of a Catholic mass in Long Island.Department and church officials did n... More >>

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  Ginger Bistro takes "Asian fusion" to the next level: Down

  published January 6, 2011

  Ginger Bistro describes its cuisine as "pioneering Asian fusion." It might be the first Asian fusion restaurant located inside an old... More >>

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  Exclusive: Craft Reversing Course, Niche to Remain Niche

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Gerard Craft will not relocate his flagship restaurant Niche to the adjacent Taste by Niche space, made available by the relocation of Taste to the Central West End, nor will he open an Italian restau... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  In Partial Defense of the Man Shot by Police at the Denny's on Hampton Avenue

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Yesterday, Daily RFT told the tale of the awesomely named and magnificently bearded -- or, if you like, magnificently named and awesomely bearded -- Trip Powers and his early-morning visit to the Denn... More >>

• The Only Diet Aid You'll Need in 2011

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Here, via a colleague, is a video of Guy Fieri eating. And eating. And eating some more. ... More >>

• LeBron James' Birthday Cake Is Exactly As Ridiculous as You Would Expect

  published Jan 04, 2011

  LeBron James* recently celebrated his 26th birthday. He tweeted a photograph of his birthday cake. It isn't modest:r* - He plays basketball.(h/t: Best Week Ever, via Eater)... More >>

• Busch's Grove Market (Version 2.0) Closing Saturday

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Busch's Grove, the restaurant, endured for more than a century. Busch's Grove, the upscale grocery store, will have a considerably shorter run: The store announced last week via its email newsletter t... More >>

• Mangia Italiano Closed Until January 12

  published Jan 03, 2011

  On A to Z, my colleague Diana Benanti reports that Mangia Italiano will be closed until Wednesday, January 12.Rose Bland, who tends bar at Mangia, said the bar/restaurant/venue will reopen under new ... More >>

• December 2010 Openings and Closings

  published Jan 03, 2011

  Let's close the books on 2010 with a small measure of good news: Only one restaurant closed: Agostino's Restaurant & Bar, which lost its space in Chesterfield to an eminent-domain claim. Here is t... More >>

• Review Preview: Ginger Bistro

  published Jan 03, 2011

  Happy New Year! The first review of 2011 is Ginger Bistro, a new pan-Asian restaurant in the Delmar Loop. I can promise you that this new year begins with a roar. But is it of delight or of rager Read... More >>