The Sauce - A St. Louis Restaurant Show artwork

Food · Lauren Healey

The Sauce - A St. Louis Restaurant Show

by Lauren Healey

For over 25 years, Sauce Magazine has been the go-to guide for St. Louis’ best culinary experiences. Now, The Sauce podcast is back with a new host and a renewed mission: to take listeners behind the scenes with the incredible people shaping the local hospitality industry – from chefs and restaurateurs to brewers, bartenders, bakers and beyond. Hosted by Sauce Magazine’s executive editor Lauren Healey, who has spent her career honing her writing, editing and photography skills at various media outlets in the Midwest, the show blends insider stories with inspiration on where to eat and drink right now. Since joining Sauce in 2018, Lauren’s passion for St. Louis’ culinary scene has only deepened, fueling her pride in calling the city home and her drive to help you discover your next great meal.

Latest episodes

Showing 20 · updated from the feed

Brandon Holzhueter and Brad Merten — Narwhal's Crafted

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Brandon Holzhueter and Brad Merten, the best friends (since eighth grade) behind Narwhal's Crafted —

Oct 13
21 min

Chris Anderson — The Inns at St. Albans

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Chef Chris Anderson, who now leads the culinary team at The Inns at St. Albans — a hidden-gem hotel, even

Oct 6
20 min

Tara Gallina — Vicia & Winslow's Table

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Tara Gallina, co-owner of Take Root Hospitality, the team behind Vicia and Winslow's Table. Heading

Sep 29
21 min

Drew Jameson — Atomic by Jamo

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Drew Jameson, managing partner of Atomic by Jamo in the Grove, for a conversation about bringing one of S

Sep 22
34 min

Tassia Rezende — Tre Cuori

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Tassia Rezende, owner of Tre Cuori, for a conversation about competing on the world stage of gelato — and

Sep 15
19 min

Spencer Strode & Trey Stevenson - Aubrey

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Trey Stevenson and Spencer Strode, who run Aubrey, the new hospitality-driven fine dining restaurant in M

Sep 8
41 min

Kimberly Pitliangas - The Thaxton

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Kimberly Pitliangas, owner of The Thaxton in downtown St. Louis, for a conversation about running a speak

Sep 1
15 min

Cory Jobe — Great Rivers & Routes

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Cory Jobe, President and CEO of Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, for a conversation about the only p

Aug 11
27 min

Arlene Maminta Browne — Madrina

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Arlene Maminta Browne, co-owner of Madrina in Webster Groves, for a conversation about building an Italia

Aug 4
18 min

Brandon Panosh — Scout's & The Biscuit Joint

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Brandon Panosh, chef and co-owner of Scout's and The Biscuit Joint in midtown St. Louis, for a conve

Jul 28
28 min

Evy Swoboda — Pastaria

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Evy Swoboda, executive chef at Pastaria and head of private events for Niche Food Group, for a conversati

Jul 21
15 min

Elliott Brown — Scout's & The Biscuit Joint

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Elliott Brown, chef/owner of Scout's, a new fine dining restaurant in Midtown, and The Biscuit Joint

Jul 14
30 min

Nick Bognar & Hana Chung - Indo

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Nick Bognar, chef/owner of Indo, Sado, and Pavilion, and Hana Chung, Indo's new chef de cuisine and

Jul 7
31 min

Jordan Goodman - Good Hospitality

On this episode of The Source Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Jordan Goodman, founder of Good Hospitality, for a wide-ranging conversation about building one of St. L

Jun 30
23 min

Fred Burmer – Lions Choice

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Fred Burmer, CEO of Lion’s Choice, for a conversation about one of St. Louis’ most iconic restaurant bran

Jun 23
16 min

Qui Tran & Marie-Anne Velasco - Nudu House

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Qui Tran, founder of Mai Lee and co-owner of Nudo House, alongside chef and business partner Marie-Anne V

Jun 16
31 min

Vince Valenza — Blues City Deli

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Vince Valenza, founder and owner of Blues City Deli, for a conversation about family, food, blues music,

Jun 9
22 min

Eddie Hsia - Saigon Café

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Eddie Hsia, general manager and bar manager at Saigon Café, for a conversation about cocktail creativity,

Jun 2
26 min

Amy Guo - Sando Shack

On this episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Amy Guo, co-owner of Sando Shack and Hello Poké, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, Japanese comf

May 26
31 min

Dave Glover - The Dave Glover Show

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, mental health struggles, paranormal themes, and substance use that some listeners may find sensitive or dis

May 19
36 min

Chart trend

Position in the Food chart (US), last 90 days.

#103
all-time peak
83
days in the top 200 since Aug 2025

Chart positions

Where The Sauce - A St. Louis Restaurant Show ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 14, 2026).

#171 NEW Food US

More podcasts like The Sauce - A St. Louis Restaurant Show

Popular shows in Food, for your next listen.

Browse charts by category

Daily updated Apple Podcasts rankings for the United States.

About The Sauce - A St. Louis Restaurant Show on Reason.fm

Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of The Sauce - A St. Louis Restaurant Show, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.

Contact

Questions or issues? Reach us at hello@reason.fm

0:000:00