Iain Shaw

What are the prospects for a rebound for the hotel industry? by IAIN SHAW With the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns forcing the United States into recession, there’s no question that 2020 will be a rough year for the industry. It remains impossible to forecast exactly what the economic fallout will be, but what are the prospects for a rebound in Q3 and Q4? And what can hoteliers do to prepare for every eventuality? ASKING THE PROS Economists and analysts say an economic reb

Rent is one of the biggest fixed costs for a restaurant, and it’s one of many contractual obligations that doesn’t go away, even when a public health crisis forces restaurants into hibernation. Some St. Louis restaurants are finding ways of easing the burden, at least for the immediate future. But it can be difficult negotiating an agreement between tenants, landlords, and banks, so restaurants may need to lean on attorneys, accountants, and brokers to advise them through the process. Regan Tri

“We’re getting a stick rack today. This has been a four-year fantasy,” Matt Walters, co-founder and owner of Foeder Crafters of America (FCA), says. Based in an industrial park in a St. Louis suburb, FCA is the only company in the United States manufacturing foeders. These enormous oak barrels are traditionally winemakers’ tools, but they’re also used by Belgian breweries like Brouwerij Boon and Rodenbach to produce funky and tart lambics and gueuzes. Historically, if you wanted wild beers, yo

Sweating beneath the incandescent glare, Oyster Omelette Lee pours egg batter onto his massive grill. Beef Noodle Chang scolds her regulars for never trying her other dishes. Stinky Tofu Hsieh...

The driver drew the taxi to a standstill, pointing through the right-side window to say, “There it is.” I nodded. We had successfully hauled ourselves from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to...

Nobody wants to spend a night behind bars, but hoteliers around the world are enticing guests to stay in luxury accommodations created in disused prisons.

Restaurants across the country are responding to concern over the COVID-19 virus, and for many that means simply doing what it takes to keep jobs safe and ensure their survival. Many restaurants in St. Louis are pivoting to delivery, carry-out and curbside pickup, especially now that City and County officials have ordered restaurants to stop offering dine-in service beginning Thursday, March 19. So far, nobody in St. Louis has gone as far as Seattle’s Canlis. Since March 16, the James Beard Awa

Planning on moving to St. Louis? Our insider advice will bring you up to speed on what to expect from Missouri’s vibrant Gateway City. From iconic structures and beautiful architecture to historic metro areas and family-friendly communities, it’s no wonder people are moving to St. Louis and loving every part of it. It’s currently home to 303,000 residents who are proud of the tight-knit community they’ve fostered. St. Louis is one of America’s most historic cities. The city’s past, as a stagin

Set to open on June 28, The Last Hotel (1501 Washington) is one of the most eagerly anticipated new hotels to open in St. Louis in recent years. Recently, SLM had the chance to preview the space and its dining and drinking options.