In an era of gastropubs and mixologists, J. Greene’s Pub sets itself apart from the pack by being a decidedly untrendy, honest-to-goodness neighborhood bar and grill. Husband and wife owners Jason and Juliet Greene bring their combined total of 22 years experience from McGurk’s, a St. Louis pub institution, to Warson Woods and turn the corner of a nondescript strip mall into a worthy eatery. Just because J. Greene’s isn’t complicated does not mean it is lacking in quality, well-executed food. The menu features from-scratch comfort classics, house-cured and smoked meats, and old family recipes. Especially noteworthy is the housemade toasted ravioli, elevated by the extra love that comes from fresh pasta dough, a blend of seasoned beef and sausage, and real marinara sauce. The biggest menu surprise comes in the form of pork osso bucco, a staple of northern Italian fine-dining restaurants that intriguingly shows up on J. Greene’s American-style menu. The slow
In panels conducted by Johnsonville Foodservice, restaurant research & development experts discuss changing trends in the daypart
The breakfast daypart has taken a hit during the pandemic as many commuters stopped commuting and ate their morning meals at home, but the low-cost, highly satisfying foods associated with breakfast have migrated to other times of day as work patterns shift and solo diners don’t have to worry about what others think of their choices.
That was one of the many lessons learned in a two-part “Idea Exchange” with corporate chefs and marketers called “The Rebirth of Breakfast,” hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News and sponsored by Johnsonville Foodservice.