What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos
Welcome to What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, your go-to guide for what’s fresh, fun, and happening around St. Louis. A weekly interview style show featuring the people and events that make St. Louis special.
Episodes
37 episodes
More Than a Suit, Building Confidence with Tailored Gents
Style is more than what you wear, it’s how you show up.In Episode 36, we sit down with Darryl Tyler, owner and certified clothier of Tailored Gents, to talk about the power of dressing with intention and building a brand rooted in...
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Episode 35: Celebrating 30 Years of Jazz St. Louis
For three decades, Jazz St. Louis has been at the heart of the city’s music scene, bringing world-class talent, unforgettable performances, and a deep love of jazz to St. Louis.In Episode 35, we sit down with Adaron “Pops” Jac...
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Episode 34: Reviving a St. Louis Classic: The Garcia Family’s Vision for Uncle Bill’s and South Kingshighway
A beloved St. Louis institution is getting a new chapter.Brothers Berto and Ivan Garcia are the team bringing new life to Uncle Bill’s Pancake House, one of the city’s most iconic late-night and breakfast spots. The restaurant has...
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Episode 33: Spring Break in St. Louis: Planning the Ultimate Week with St. Louis Mom
No passport? No problem. Spring Break in St. Louis is such an underrated family-friendly destination! This week two moms share all the fun! We're joined by Rebekah Coste, founder of St. Louis Mom, to help families plan the ultimate Sprin...
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EP 32 - Crown Candy Kitchen: A St. Louis Classic with Andy Karandzieff
For more than a century, Crown Candy Kitchen has been serving up malts, BLTs stacked sky-high, and a whole lot of nostalgia. But behind the counter of this iconic Old North St. Louis soda fountain is a family story rooted in tradition, r...
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EP 31: From Neighborhoods to Energizer Park - Ben Hillman on Building Restaurants in St. Louis
What does it take to grow a restaurant group in a constantly shifting industry, and land a spot inside one of the city’s biggest stages?In Episode 31, Alexis Zotos sits down with Ben Hillman, President of Gastronauts Food Group...
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EP 30: Mocha Point, a Yemeni coffee shop in the Midwest
Yemeni coffee has a rich history that dates back centuries and thanks to Ali Othman and his family, that tradition is alive and thriving right here in our region.We sat down with Ali, co-founder of Mocha Point, the St. Charles-bas...
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Ep 29: Leading with Purpose: How Rung Is Helping St. Louis Women Rise
Rung, a St. Louis–based nonprofit, is dedicated to helping women build economic stability, confidence, and long-term opportunity. Located in the Fox Park neighborhood, Rung works with women navigating systemic economic, social, and healt...
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Episode 28: 50 Years of Art in Nature - Laumeier Sculpture Park
For five decades, Laumeier Sculpture Park has invited St. Louisans to slow down, wander, and experience art in the open air and this year, the beloved free sculpture park is celebrating a major milestone.In this episode, ...
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Episode 27: Beads, Bands & Big Crowds - Inside St. Louis Mardi Gras
St. Louis knows how to throw a party and Mardi Gras is the proof. In this episode, we sit down with Mack Bradley, President of the Mardi Gras Foundation, to take you behind the scenes of one of the city’s biggest and most iconic c...
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Episode 26: A Beloved Return, Persian Flavors Come Back to South Grand with Hamishe & Natasha Bahrami
One of St. Louis’ most beloved culinary legacies is making a comeback. Nearly four years after the closing of Café Natasha, matriarch Hamishe Bahrami, lovingly known as “Mom,” is back in the kitchen alongside her daughter Natas...
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Episode 25: Changing the Game, The Sports Bra Comes to St. Louis
A first-of-its-kind women’s sports bar is coming to St. Louis and it’s opening in Maplewood this spring. In this episode, we sit down with Heather Hill, owner of The Sports Bra here in St. Louis, to talk about why women’s sports deserve the spo...
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Episode 24: Sweet Traditions - Holiday Baking with Made by Lia
Just in time for the holidays, we sit down with Lia Holter, the creative force behind Florissant's Made by Lia Bakery, to talk all things baking, tradition, and celebrating through food. With the release of her brand-new cookbook,...
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Episode 23: Telling St. Louis’ Story, One Bite at a Time with Matt Sorrell
In this deliciously fun episode, we’re joined by Matt Sorrell, longtime bartender, food writer, and now author of the brand-new book Matt’s St. Louis Food Story.Matt takes us behind the scenes of the project, which highli...
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Episode #22: Hustling for Good — Building Community Through Food with Danni Eickenhorst
In this honest and inspiring episode, we sit down with Danni Eickenhorst, the powerhouse behind HUSTL Hospitality and some of our favorite restaurants: Steve’s Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, The Fountain on Delmar, and Stev...
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Episode 21: A Brand New DD Mau: Behind the scenes with Julie Truong Shih
In this delicious episode, we sit down with Julie Truong Shih, the force behind DD Mau, St. Louis’ beloved fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant — now celebrating the grand opening of its brand-new Webster Groves location!We ca...
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Episode 20: Soul on Fire with John O’Leary
In this powerful episode, we sit down with John O’Leary, St. Louis native, bestselling author, nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, and now the inspiration behind a major Hollywood film, Soul on Fire.John sha...
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Episode 19: Purpose in Motion with Erin Prange of Saint Louis Dance Theatre
In this episode, we take center stage with Erin Prange, Executive Director of Saint Louis Dance Theatre, to explore how this dynamic company is shaping the city’s arts landscape. Ahead of their highly anticipated Fall Series kicki...
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Episode 18: Brewing Tradition and Community with Schlafly Beer
For more than three decades, Schlafly Beer has been synonymous with St. Louis craft brewing. In this episode, Alexis Zotos sits down with the brewery's CEO, David Schlafly to talk about how the city’s first new brewery since Prohibition continu...
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Episode 17: Building a Village for New Moms with Ali Kochtanek of New Mom School
The fourth trimester is something most women don’t hear about until they’re in the thick of it, exhausted, overwhelmed, healing, and wondering if any of it is “normal.” Ali Kochtanek is on a mission to change that.A certified postpartum ...
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Episode 16: Hummus with Heart, how John Cowan Built Mylk & Hummus
What started as a pandemic passion project turned into one of St. Louis’ most beloved farmers’ market staples. John Cowan grew up on homemade hummus, the real kind, full of lemon, garlic, and good olive oil, and wanted to bring that same qualit...
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Episode 15: Mammograms, Reimagined — Dr. Tish Singer of Shero Imaging
This week, we’re spotlighting innovation that’s making a real impact. Dr. Tish Singer is the founder of Shero Imaging, Missouri’s first concierge breast care practice, and the only place in St. Louis offering a truly pain-free mammogram. A...
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Episode 14: Finding His Voice, Neil Salsich of The Mighty Pines
From their beginnings as a college band to becoming one of St. Louis’s most beloved groups, The Mighty Pines have built a loyal following with their soulful, roots-inspired sound. Frontman Neil Salsich joins us to share the band’s journey. ...
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Episode 13: Serving Up What’s Next for Lion’s Choice with CEO Fred Burmer
For decades, Lion’s Choice has been a beloved St. Louis staple, famous for its roast beef sandwiches, frozen custard, and that signature seasoning. But how does an iconic brand stay fresh while honoring tradition? In this episode, CEO Fred Burm...
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Episode 12: Three Decades at Annie Gunn’s with Chef Lou Rook
For more than three decades, Chef Lou Rook III has been the creative force behind one of St. Louis’s most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn’s. Early on, Lou found himself choosing between two passions, football coaching and cooking, ult...
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