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May 7, 2012
James Beard Foundation Awards 2012: Tonight's the Night
At a black-tie gala in New York City this evening, the James Beard Foundation will announce the winners of its annual awards for restaurants and chefs. You can watch the ceremony on the James Beard Foundation's website or track each announced winner via Twitter. For the third time in the past four ... More >>
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May 7, 2012
Gerard Craft Doesn't Win James Beard Foundation "Best Chef: Midwest" Award 2012
For the third time in the past four years, Gerard Craft of Niche (1831 Sidney Street; 314-773-7755) was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef: Midwest" award. For the third time, Craft didn't win. Supporters of Missouri chefs hoping to take solace in a win by Colby Garrelts of Blue ... More >>
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March 21, 2012
Eat Me in St. Louis: Ten Splurge Restaurants for March Madness Visitors
Hello, fans of North Carolina, North Carolina State, Kansas and Ohio, and welcome to St. Louis for the -- deep breath -- 2012 NCAA Division One Men's Basketball Championship Midwest Regionals! You've come all the way to St. Louis to watch your beloved team fight for a berth in the Final Four. Why n ... More >>
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March 19, 2012
Gerard Craft Nominated for James Beard Foundation "Best Chef: Midwest" Award [Updated]
Gerard Craft of Niche (1831 Sidney Street; 314-773-7755) is one of five finalists for the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards in the category "Best Chef: Midwest." This is the third time that Craft has been a finalist for the award, following nominations in 2009 and 2010. Craft was in a meeting when ... More >>
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February 27, 2012
Gerard Craft of Niche on NBC's Today: Video
Gerard Craft of Niche (1830 Sidney Street; 314-773-7755) didn't have much time during his appearance on NBC's Today this morning, but in his three-plus minutes he managed to get a big ol' beef brisket browning, lay out the basics of a casserole made from the leftovers of that brisket, plug Be ... More >>
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January 20, 2012
Bluestem: The Cookbook: Recipe for Pea Soup, Preserved Lemon, Crème Fraîche
Tonight, Niche (1831 Sidney Street; 314-773-7755) presents the Bluestem Cookbook Dinner, featuring dishes from chefs Megan and Colby Garrelts of Bluestem, a progressive fine-dining establishment in Kansas City, Missouri, that features reinvented regional flavors from the other side of the state. Th ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Niche, Pastaria by Niche Headed to Clayton's Centene Plaza
The worst-kept secret in local restaurant news is a secret no more: Gerard Craft and Centene Plaza announced this morning that Craft's flagship restaurant, Niche, will relocate from Benton Park to the Centene Plaza office tower at Hanley Road and Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton. Pastaria by Niche, C ... More >>
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November 9, 2011
Name Dispute Remains a Matter of Taste
This no longer exists. Don't even mention it.This week's review of twinOak Wood Fired Fare (1201 Strassner Drive, Brentwood; 314-644-2772) mentions the controversy surrounding the restaurant's original name, Taste Wood Fired Fare. In discussing the dispute between what is now twinOak and Gera ... More >>
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July 21, 2011
Brasserie by Niche, Tortillaria Burglarized
Laura MillerBurglars have struck two Central West End restaurants this week, Brasserie by Niche (4380 Laclede Avenue; 314-454-0600) and Tortillaria (8 1/2 South Euclid Avenue; 314-361-4433). It remains unclear as of now whether the two crimes are connected, though the m.o. is similar in each.The ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2011
Gerard Craft Announces New Niche Restaurant [Updated]
Jennifer SilverbergGerard Craft, about to expand the Niche empire (again)Gerard Craft announced via Twitter today that the next restaurant to join the Niche family after the original, Taste and Brasserie by Niche will be called Pastaria by Niche. The location won't be revealed until the official ... More >>
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June 28, 2011
Flooded Taste Reopening Tonight
This past weekend's torrential rain flooded more than a few basements and roads. As far as I'm aware, the only restaurant forced to close because of flooding was Taste (4585 Laclede Avenue; 314-361-1200).I just spoke with Gerard Craft, who said that Taste will reopen this evening with its regular ... More >>
Blogs
June 10, 2011
How to Bust a Restaurant Critic's Balls
In my generally very positive review of Taste (4584 Laclede Avenue; 314-361-1200), I do lament the absence of some of the more...challenging...fare served at its previous incarnation as Taste by Niche:There is no octopus here, no rabbit and, to use maybe the most famous example from the original Tas ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2011
Three St. Louis Chefs and a Sommelier Are James Beard Award Semifinalists [Updated]
The James Beard Foundation this morning announced the semifinalists for its annual awards (link PDF). Gerard Craft of Niche, Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Café and Kevin Willmann of Farmhaus are among the semifinalists in the category "Best Chef: Midwest."In addition, Glenn Bardgett, the wi ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
Taste by Niche (Version 1.0) Closes Tonight
Jennifer SilverbergThis octopus and potato preparation was one of many memorable dishes at Taste by Niche.Tonight is the final service for Taste by Niche at its original location at 1831 Sidney Street, owner Gerard Craft announced via Twitter today.The restaurant will relocate to 4584 Laclede Ave ... More >>
Blogs
January 4, 2011
Exclusive: Craft Reversing Course, Niche to Remain Niche
Jennifer SilverbergGerard Craft at Brasserie by NicheGerard 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 restaurant in its place, the James Beard Award-nom ... More >>
Blogs
December 9, 2010
Gerard Craft's Niche Restaurant Musical Chairs Act Won't Commence Till February -- Got That?!
Local chef/restaurateur Gerard Craft took to Twitter earlier today to counter misconceptions that his Benton Park twosome, Niche and Taste by Niche, have closed for renovation. Niche will "close day after Valentine's, reopen a couple of weeks later," Craft tells Gut Check. Of course, Ian F ... More >>
Blogs
December 7, 2010
Nominate Your Favorite Food Blogger for RFT's Web Awards
Is there a local food blog that makes your mouth water?Do you sit by your iPhone, eagerly awaiting the next Tweet from @RobustWineBar?Are you Facebook friends with Gerard Craft -- and save screen grabs of the renowned restaurateur's most scintillating status updates?Even if you only dabble in the ... More >>
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December 1, 2010
Gerard Craft Sells Taste by Niche to Adam Altnether
Jennifer SilverbergTaste by Niche's current digs. The new space will also feature a new owner.Gerard Craft announced today that he has sold Taste by Niche to Adam Altnether. The 24-year-old Altnether, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, has worked for Craft for ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
Breaking: Gerard Craft Moving Niche and Taste by Niche, Opening Porano [Updated with Comments from Gerard Craft]
Jennifer SilverbergGerard Craft at Brasserie by Niche, the only one of his restaurants not undergoing a change.Hot off the wire is the biggest restaurant news in quite a while, a wholesale shake-up of the restaurant empire of Gerard Craft.First, the worst-kept secret in the St. Louis restaurant w ... More >>
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May 7, 2010
This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated
This week, James Beard Foundation Awards were doled out, with St. Louis' own Gerard Craft of Niche up for Best Midwest Chef. The honor went elsewhere, but kudos to Craft for being a two-time finalist. For other local restaurant news, see the Restaurant Roll Call for ... More >>
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May 3, 2010
Breaking: Gerard Craft of Niche Is Not "Best Chef: Midwest" at James Beard Foundation Awards
Gerard Craft, owner and executive chef of Niche, Taste by Niche and Brasserie by Niche, was not chosen the "Best Chef: Midwest" at the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards.The award, announced moments ago, went to Alexander Roberts of Restaurant Alma in Minneapolis.Congrats again to Craft for the d ... More >>
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April 1, 2010
Breaking: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard to Become Ted Drewes Frozen Custard by Niche
Image viaArtist's rendering of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard by NicheIn a landmark purchase that unites St. Louis' culinary past and present, acclaimed chef Gerard Craft of Niche has purchased South City landmark Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. The frozen-custard operation will henceforth be known as Ted ... More >>
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March 12, 2010
Beginning Sunday, 3.14, Niche Serving Any 3 Courses for $35
Jennifer SilverbergOwner and executive chef Gerard Craft has announced a change at his flagship restaurant, Niche (1831 Sidney Street; 314-773-7755). Beginning Sunday, March 14, diners can choose any three courses from the restaurant's menu for $35.The price change reflects Craft's desire to retu ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
Breaking: Gerard Craft, Josh Galliano James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation just released the semifinalists (link PDF) for its annual awards honoring the nation's best restaurants, chefs and other food and drink professionals. St. Louis scored two semifinalists in the "Best Chef - Midwest" category: Gerard Craft of Niche, Taste by Niche and Bra ... More >>
Dining
February 3, 2010
Brasserie by Niche wears its honest-to-goodness heart on its sleeve
The James Beard Foundation just released the semifinalists (link PDF) for its annual awards honoring the nation's best restaurants, chefs and other food and drink professionals. St. Louis scored two semifinalists in the "Best Chef - Midwest" category: Gerard Craft of Niche, Taste by Niche and Bra ... More >>
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February 1, 2010
Review Preview: Brasserie by Niche
This week, I visit Brasserie by Niche (4580 Laclede Avenue; website), the latest restaurant from acclaimed chef Gerard Craft.Jennifer SilverbergBrasserie by Niche's onion soupRead a sneak preview of my review after the jump.
Dining
December 30, 2009
All for Aughts: Let's count down the best local restaurant openings of the decade!
This week, I visit Brasserie by Niche (4580 Laclede Avenue; website), the latest restaurant from acclaimed chef Gerard Craft.Jennifer SilverbergBrasserie by Niche's onion soupRead a sneak preview of my review after the jump.
Blogs
December 29, 2009
The Ten Most Important St. Louis Restaurant Openings of the Aughts #1: Niche (2005)
Niche (2005)If a hurricane hadn't sent Josh Galliano here, both An American Place and Monarch would have had very different trajectories. And if an ambitious young chef in Salt Lake City hadn't taken the time to research emerging markets to open his first restaurant, we might not have had Niche. ... More >>
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December 22, 2009
2009 in Review: March
The world as Gut Check knew it ended in March when we launched our Twitter account. Really, things have never been the same around these parts. The rest of the month after the jump.
Blogs
December 21, 2009
2009 in Review: February
February was a big month here at Gut Check International Headquarters, as we rolled out our first new columns written by freelance writers: The Noble Writ, Java Enabled, The Sneak, The Dive Bomber and Throwback of the House. It was also a big month for Gut Check favorite Pappy's Smokehouse, wh ... More >>
Dining
November 25, 2009
Gut Check: Going Tapas
February was a big month here at Gut Check International Headquarters, as we rolled out our first new columns written by freelance writers: The Noble Writ, Java Enabled, The Sneak, The Dive Bomber and Throwback of the House. It was also a big month for Gut Check favorite Pappy's Smokehouse, wh ... More >>
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November 17, 2009
FoodWire: Brasserie by Niche Opens Tonight, Tuesday, 11.17
Brasserie by Niche, the latest restaurant from Gerard Craft of Niche and its still shiny-and-new sibling Taste by Niche, opens for service this evening at 5 p.m. at 4580 Laclede Avenue in the Central West End. As its name implies, Brasserie serves classic French brasserie cuisine, with chef Perry He ... More >>
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October 15, 2009
FoodWire: James Beard Foundation Opens 2010 Awards Nominations
Doesn't seem that long ago that I was reporting on Gerard Craft of Niche, Taste by Niche and the soon-to-open Brasserie by Niche being a finalist for the 2009 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. Now the foundation has opened the nominations for the 2010 awards. Anyone can nominate a c ... More >>
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October 12, 2009
Review Preview: Taste by Niche
Jennifer SilverbergThe crew, starting in front, going clockwise: Gerard Craft, chef de cuisine Adam Altnether, mixologist Ted Kilgore, cook Nick Blue, pastry chef Matthew Rice and sous chef James Peisker.This week I visit Taste by Niche, the new offering from acclaimed chef Gerard Craft. Of cours ... More >>
Dining
October 7, 2009
Chez Leon gives way to a new Niche
Jennifer SilverbergThe crew, starting in front, going clockwise: Gerard Craft, chef de cuisine Adam Altnether, mixologist Ted Kilgore, cook Nick Blue, pastry chef Matthew Rice and sous chef James Peisker.This week I visit Taste by Niche, the new offering from acclaimed chef Gerard Craft. Of cours ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2009
FoodWire: Wall Street Journal Visits St. Louis
In this weekend's edition of the Wall Street Journal, the paper's food writer (and former New York Times restaurant critic) Raymond Sokolov paid a visit to St. Louis to check out our restaurant scene. Sokolov dined at Niche and Franco and had good things to say about each. Here, he comments on the t ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2009
FoodWire: Even More Restaurant Tidbits
A surprisingly busy Tuesday on the local restaurant front. First, Sauce Magazine scores a major scoop: Mixologist extraordinaire Ted Kilgore is leaving Monarch for the soon-to-open Niche Taste Bar, which replaces Veruca in the space adjacent to Gerard Craft's Niche.At Feast, George Mahe reports that ... More >>
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May 4, 2009
Breaking: Niche's Gerard Craft Is Not "Best Chef - Midwest" at James Beard Awards
Jennifer SilverbergGerard Craft of Niche (1831 Sidney Street; Web site) lost the Best Chef - Midwest category at the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards to Tim McKee of La Belle Vie in Minneapolis. The award was announced this evening at a black-tie event in New York City. This was the first nominati ... More >>
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February 13, 2009
Breaking: Three St. Louis Chefs Are James Beard Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation today announced the semifinalists (link PDF) for its restaurant and chef awards. Three St. Louis chefs made the cut in the "Best Chef: Midwest" category: Gerard Craft of Niche, Josh Galliano of Monarch and Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Cafe. In addition, Mike Odette of the ... More >>
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December 8, 2008
The Gut Check Year-End Bonanza Is Back...And It Needs Your Help!
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
Dining
August 6, 2008
Grill Marks: Ian turns to the West End Grill to pull us all out of the restaurant-scene doldrums
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
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June 9, 2008
Gerard Craft, Best New Chef, Now Online
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
Dining
May 28, 2008
Tossed up on the shores of Niche, Malcolm waxes ethereal over Gerard Craft's half a pig's head
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
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April 29, 2008
The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 4.29
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
Dining
April 9, 2008
Food & Wine finds our Niche!
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
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April 3, 2008
Breaking News: Food & Wine Magazine Names Gerard Craft A "Best New Chef 2008"
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
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April 3, 2008
The (Late) Morning Brew: Thursday, 4.3
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
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April 3, 2008
Gerard Craft on Being Named Food & Wine Best New Chef 2008
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
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April 3, 2008
Gerard Craft of Niche Named "Best New Chef 2008" by Food & Wine Magazine
Cue the cliché: It's hard to believe 2008's almost over...but it is! That means it's time for the second annual Gut Check Year-End Bonanza. If you missed last year's bonanza, I counted down my ten favorite dishes of the year (drawn from my weekly reviews) and also awarded the Gut Check "Thing of t ... More >>
Dining
December 19, 2007
Fat City, Baby!
Is a meal at Niche better than sex?
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