Seriously! How lucky are the residents of the Central West End (CWE)!?! Gerard Craft opened Brasserie by Niche in the former Chez Leon space. With Perry Hendrix at the helm of the stove, the CWE folks have just gotten themselves one heck of a neighborhood hotspot! Focusing on classic French bistro fare, you’ll never eat [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Gerard Craft’
Christmas came early to the CWE
Posted in Niche, St. Louis Restaurants, What We Drink, What We Eat, Where We Go, Who We Like, tagged Brasserie, Central West End, Chad George, Chris Sommers, CWE, Gerard Craft, Mathew Rice, Perry Hendrix, St. Louis on December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Niche/Taste Bar closed for vacation this week!
Posted in St. Louis Restaurants, What We Drink, What We Eat, tagged Gerard Craft, Mathew Rice, Niche, Niche Taste, Ted Kilgore on September 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
FYI: If you were planning on a trip down to Niche or the new TasteBar….there is a kink. Gerard and staff are on summer holiday for the week! You can catch up with them next week!!
Three of St. Louis’ Finest are in the running for a James Beard nod…
Posted in Niche, St. Louis Restaurants, What We Eat, Where We Go, Who We Like, tagged Gerard Craft, James Beard Foundation, Josh Galliano, Kevin Nashan, Monarch, Niche, Sidney Street Cafe on February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its restaurant and chef awards. Three St. Louis chefs made the cut in the “Best Chef: Midwest” category: Gerard Craft of Niche, Josh Galliano of Monarch and Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Cafe. Five finalists will be announced on March 23rd….keep your fingers crossed.
Veruca Bakeshop closing to make way for Niche Taste Bar
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Gerard Craft, Mathew Rice, Niche, St. Louis, Veruca Bakeshop on February 10, 2009 | 7 Comments »
That’s right folks….what once was a bright bubbly bakeshop during the day will now transform into a sleek new lounge featuring cocktails and a menu of small plates . Wine tastings may be in the future as well. As sad as I am to see Veruca Bakeshop go dark, I am excited for the new [...]
More press for Gerard Craft
Posted in Who We Like, tagged Gerard Craft, Inc.com Magazine, Iron Chef, Niche on October 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Recieved an email this evening from a reader who picked up a copy of Inc.com Magazine October issue in his MD office’s waiting room…and what do you know!?!…..Gerard Craft was touted as Cool, Determined and Under 30! Gerard Craft Current Venture: Niche, a St. Louis restaurant that will gross $2.6 million this year Why He’s One [...]
Gerard Craft: Best New Chef 2008
Posted in Uncategorized, What We Drink, tagged Food and Wine, Gerard Craft, Niche on April 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Gerard Craft Wins BEST CHEF 2008!!!!!!! Gerard Craft, Niche (St. Louis, MO) The chef and owner of Niche and the adjoining Veruca Bakeshop & Café, Gerard Craft, 28, began his career washing dishes in a pool hall in Salt Lake City. His love of cooking led him to take a job at Bistro Toujours, one [...]