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A MESSAGE FROM FOOD ENTHUSIAST MATT SORRELL

Just because Mother Nature has tightened her icy grip doesn’t mean you have to hibernate and forgo any culinary adventures. There are plenty of classes available for you to hone your kitchen chops, or bundle up and check out all of the tasty stops on this year’s Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour. Even if you opt to stay at home, you can always try a new recipe, such as the bacon-wrapped meatballs from Chef Jack Mac. Then take your newfound knowledge, get some friends together, and host your own dinner party and show the cold who’s boss. At the same time, while we look ahead to the warmer months, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss their most anticipated restaurants for 2024 in the latest episode of SLM’s dining podcast, Arch Eats, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. Bon appetit!

The Scoop

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour

The annual Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour will be held January 27 from noon–4 p.m. Meander around historic downtown Maplewood, and pop into 14 participating retailers to sample a variety of sweets, including Cream Puffs with Candied Bacon from Chateau Maplewood, Peppermint Mochas from La Cosecha Coffee Roasters, and the legendary Sticky Toffee Pudding from Schlafly Bottleworks. Tickets are $22 and available on Eventbrite.

COOKING CLASSES

Kids Cooking Class at Maggiano’s Little Italy

Maggiano’s Little Italy (2 The Boulevard) will hold a kids cooking class on January 27 from 9–11 a.m. The theme is cookie-decorating and meatballs, and the class is geared toward kids ages 5–11. All guests can also indulge in the restaurant’s breakfast buffet. Tickets are $30 for kids, $15 for adults, and can be purchased through Eventbrite.

FISH DISH

DIY Fish Tacos

Learn how to make restaurant-level sweet-and-spicy fish tacos from the folks at Classpop. The class will be held at Wellspent Brewing Company (2917 Olive) on January 19 from 7–9 p.m. Guests will learn traditional techniques for making tortillas, how to perfectly grill salmon, and make a sweet-and-spicy jalapeño mango salsa. Plant-based ingredients will also be available for vegan guests. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased via Classpop’s website.

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Q&A

A conversation with chef Jack MacMurray III, a.k.a. Chef Jack Mac

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RECIPE

Chef Jack Mac’s bacon-wrapped cocktail meatballs with zesty barbecue glaze

Planning a playoff party? Try this crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to win tickets to Funny Girl at The Fox!

Funny Girl is a bittersweet musical comedy that chronicles the rise to fame and romantic tribulations of comedic performer Fanny Brice. Enter to win tickets to the show on January 23!

In case you missed it:

• Listen now: 'Arch Eats' podcast on the most anticipated restaurants of 2024
• How a St. Louis food film led to a surge in national attention for local restaurants
• Ask George: When served a fish entrée with the skin still on it, should you eat the skin?
  

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