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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
52 episodes
Episode 51: MATI Festival: Celebrating Music, Art & Community in St. Louis
Music has a way of bringing people together, and that's exactly what the MATI Festival is all about.We sit down with Chris Hansen, Executive Director of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, to talk about the sixth annual MATI Fes...
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Episode 50: Beyond the BBQ: Building Beast Craft with Dave Sandusky
Everyone knows Beast Craft BBQ for its award-winning barbecue, but there's a lot more to the story than smoked meats.In Episode 50, I sit down with owner Dave Sandusky to talk about the exciting opening of Beast Craft's ne...
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EP 49: Ed's Delicatessen, a Food Destination in Edwardsville
What started as a passion for great sandwiches has grown into one of the Metro East’s most talked-about food destinations.In Episode 49, Alexis Zotos sits down with Ed Heath, owner of Ed's Delicatessen, to talk about bringing a ne...
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Episode 48: Grandma's Cookies Celebrates 50 Years of Sweet Traditions
For 50 years, Grandma's Cookies has been serving up fresh-baked cookies, sweet memories, and a little bit of nostalgia in the heart of St. Charles.In Episode 48, I sit down with owner Theresa Rubio to celebrate a major milestone: ...
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EP 47: Crafting Community with Blue Jay Brewing
Just a few blocks from CITYPARK, one of St. Louis’ newest breweries is quickly making a name for itself.In Episode 47, I sit down with Nicole and Jay Thompson, founders of Blue Jay Brewing Company, the award-winning craft b...
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EP 46: St. Louis Fashion Week Returns
Fashion is taking center stage in St. Louis once again.Local designer Lucas Roe and fashion connector AK Brown join the podcast to talk about the return of St. Louis Fashion Week and the momentum building around the city’s creativ...
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EP 45: More Than a Farm: The Legacy of Eckert’s
For generations, Eckert's has been part of family traditions across the St. Louis region, from picking peaches and strawberries to fall festivals, cider donuts, and Christmas trees.In Episode 45, I sit down with Chris Eckert to ta...
Episode 44: Get Outside this Summer with Big Muddy Adventures
The Mississippi River flows right through St. Louis, but how often do we actually get out and experience it?In Episode 44, we sit down with Matt Green, Executive Director of River City Outdoors and Big Muddy Adventures, to talk ab...
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Episode 43: Shakespeare in the Park
There’s something magical about live theater under the stars, and every summer, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis transforms Forest Park into one of the city’s most beloved traditions.In Episode 43, I sit down with Tom Ridgely to tal...
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Episode 42: Motherhood, Cars & Community with Kelly Stumpe, The Car Mom
Who says car shopping can’t be fun — and family-friendly?In Episode 42, Alexis sits down with Kelly Stumpe, creator of The Car Mom, to talk about how she built a trusted platform helping moms navigate cars, motherhood, and everyda...
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Episode 41: 150 Years of Budweiser - A St. Louis Legacy
Few brands are as deeply tied to St. Louis as Budweiser, and this year, the King of Beers is celebrating 150 years.In Episode 41, I sit down with Tracy Lauer, Director of Archives for Anheuser-Busch, to take a look ba...
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Episode 40: Celebrating 25 Years of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation
For 25 years, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation has offered St. Louis a one-of-a-kind space where art, architecture, and ideas come together, and the best part? It’s always free to visit.In Episode 40, we sit down with Cara Starke, Exe...
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Episode 39: STL Toasted: Building a Toasted Empire in St. Louis
A St. Louis classic is finding new life in a legendary space, and one year in, the momentum is only growing.In Episode 39, we sit down with Matthew Fuller, co-owner of STL Toasted, to talk about bringing their version of toasted r...
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Episode 38: From Content to Community, Foodies Eat First Fest with Branden Tewolde
What started as a passion for sharing great food has turned into one of St. Louis’ most exciting new culinary events.In Episode 38, Alexis sits down with Branden Tewolde, content creator and founder of Foodies Eat First Fest, to t...
Episode 37: Connecting the Region with Great Rivers Greenway
St. Louis is getting more connected, one trail at a time.In Episode 37, we sit down with Emma Klues of Great Rivers Greenway to talk about the exciting grand opening of the Brickline Greenway and what it means for the futur...
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Episode 36: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...