Article By Chef Martin Lopez During our educational discussion session for the Missouri Meeting & Events Expo 2017 in Independence, MO, I had the pleasure to host top chefs from the KC area. These included internationally-renowned Chef Alejandra Kauachi from Mexico Lindo Cooking School of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico; Chef Andrew Parkhurst, territory manager […]
Charleville Vineyard Winery and Micro Brewery, based in Ste. Genevieve, partnered with Paul & Wendy Hamilton of the Hamilton Hospitality group to open Charleville Brewing Co. & Restaurant at 2101 Chouteau Avenue adjacent to the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Jack and Joal Russell opened their Tasting Room in the summer of 2003 on a picturesque hillside […]
Article By Chef Martin Lopez Would you agree with me that it doesn’t matter where you plan to have your party or dinner, the gathering always ends up in the kitchen? I cannot count the number of times I planned a dinner and spent money and time to make the room or area perfect–perfect light, […]
Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel recently opened a new restaurant named Eero’s. The name might sound familiar – Eero Saarinen was the architect who envisioned the St. Louis Arch. The restaurant brings the various unique elements of St. Louis together in one room and invites guests to engage with their surroundings. Eero’s offers St. Louis […]
OpenTable.com’s Diner’s Choice Awards for the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2017 has named Baxter’s Lakeside Grilled one of its recipients. The restaurant has made the list for six straight years. Located on the Lake of the Ozarks, the restaurant is well known for its sunset views of the lake. “We are honored […]
Chef Martin Lopez invited Missouri Meetings and Events to witness the solar eclipse at his VIP experience hosted on the Sky Deck at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. The cuisine included original Mexican dishes, deserts, tamales, and Pan Dulce. La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and Lilly’s Panaderia were two of the many partners that contributed to the fabulous fare. Guests […]
As we get closer and closer to the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, people across America continue to become more and more curious about what exactly will happen. Below is a link to a great animated video of what will happen before, during, and after the total solar eclipse. And remember, it is […]
Cedar Lake Cellars is an exquisite location for corporate events offering two magnificent event spaces, The Big Red Barn and The Barrel Room, and delectable dining options at The Winery. The most recent addition, The Barrel Room, is a 100ft by 90ft space which is perfectly constructed to accommodate corporate events. Cedar Lake Cellar is […]
The wait is over. Handcrafted by Bissinger’s in the Central West End is open! The newly remodeled space still serves the delectable Bissinger’s chocolates, but now also includes a wine wall that contains 3 separate wine cases holding 24 bottles of white, old world and new world wines. Guests can load a wine card with […]
Article by Bill Beggs Jr. Imagine yourself in a room with a group of meeting attendees who’ve been pushing paper and perusing Power- Points all day. They’ve put in their time and now they’re ready for something offbeat and stimulating. What better way to cap off a day of meetings than to lead your charges […]
