The Sauce
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.
The Sauce
Will Smith – The City Foundry
On this episode of The Sauce podcast, host and Sauce executive editor Lauren Healey sits down with Will Smith, developer of City Foundry STL, to explore the vision and challenges behind one of St. Louis’ most ambitious redevelopment projects.
We also discuss:
- How a trip to Atlanta’s Krog Street Market sparked the idea for a St. Louis food hall
- The hurdles of transforming a contaminated, long-abandoned foundry into a thriving destination
- The hidden history that inspired speakeasy None of the Above (NoDa)
- Balancing local food concepts with national entertainment anchors
- What’s next at City Foundry, from new tenants to family-friendly play spaces
📖 Want more? Pick up the August issue of Sauce Magazine, featuring 12 Reasons Why We Love City Foundry STL, on stands now or at saucemagazine.com.