where we’re dining From new restaurants to renewed menus, our staff and contributors share their picks for where we’re dining this month.
silly goose
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written by nancy StileS photography by natalie hindS
AUGUSTA, MO. Silly Goose opened in augusta,
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sweet caroline’s ice box
written by Jenny Vergara photography by anna petrow
KANSAS CITY. a mutual love for a favorite childhood treat was the inspiration behind Sweet Caroline’s Ice Box, the shaved-ice truck from cosmetologists ellen purvis and Maureen blount. they make their signature dessert by shaving ice light as air, and then they generously drizzle up to three flavors on top. expect traditional fruit flavors like orange, grape and raspberry, as well as some more playful ones like bubblegum and tiger’s blood – a combination of coconut and strawberry – or the truck’s signature strawberry-lemonade. but Sweet caroline’s is more than just shaved ice: be sure to try the soft and chewy ice cream sandwiches occasionally on offer, made with cookies, brownies or even belgian waffles stuffed with ice cream and rolled in everything from chocolate chips to pistachios, pretzels or cornflakes. Find the truck at upcoming events including the Strawberry Swing’s summer fair July 23 or the Vintage whites Market aug. 26 and 27, or parked around town at various parks and green spaces. Sweet caroline’s ice box is also available to rent for private parties, weddings and festivals; purvis and blount have recently purchased and rehabbed a second truck to keep up with their busy summer schedule.
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Missouri, in december 2014, but its family recipes go back generations. the Southern-inspired restaurant emphasizes ingredients sourced from nearby farms, including produce from centennial Farms and Sunflower hill Farm, and executive chef anastasia adelman’s seasonally rotating menu is small but focused. a customer favorite is the pig wings appetizer tossed with carolina mustard sauce served with pickled vegetables. large plates include fried soft-shell crab, orange-chipotle ribs and a gumbo-smothered pork chop with saffron rice. Silly goose oose is located in the heart of Missouri wine country and offers local wine tastings on a rotating basis. in the next month or so, Silly goose will be opening the cookie doe two doors down, offering seasonal baked goods from chef adelman delman including fresh breads, scones, tarts, pies, donuts, cookies, cupcakes and more. both spots are just steps from several augusta bed-and-breakfasts and blocks from augusta winery, Mount pleasant estates and augusta brewing co. Silly Goose, 5501 Locust St., Augusta, Missouri, 636.482.4667, sillygoosemo.com
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scarlett’s wine bar Story And photoGrAphy By MABeL Suen
ST. LOUIS. there is now another reason to
visit St. Louis’ vibrant Central West end: Scarlett’s Wine Bar. the younger sibling of Sasha’s, Sasha’s on Shaw and deMun oyster Bar features wine, cocktails, pizza, charcuterie and cheese plates, and more. unlike its sister concepts, however, Scarlett’s boasts an exciting new component: a wood-fired oven. housemade dough gets baked with a variety of toppings, such as the prosciutto and pear with thinly sliced prosciutto, Bartlett pears, extra-virgin olive oil, scallions and fresh mozzarella. the neapolitan-style pizzas replace Sasha’s flatbread versions, in classic preparations like Margherita and less-traditional concoctions like a breakfast pie topped with Italian sausage, bacon, mozzarella and a sunny-side-up egg. From the bar, choose from 17 white and 17 red wines available by the glass as well as around 10 rosés. Several beers are available in addition to a selection of house cocktails including a summer-ready watermelon hard lemonade. enjoy it all among a space that, fittingly, pays tribute to its namesake color palette: deep red walls commingle with bronze décor and a white marble bar in the dining room, while a cozy patio provides plenty of space for sipping and snacking. Scarlett’s Wine Bar, 4253 Laclede Ave., Central West End, St. Louis, Missouri, 314.797.8223, facebook.com/scarlettswinebar