The Royale Food & Spirits

March & April DJ Sets

thomas — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:03:47 +0000

Never a cover. That’s up to us. Usually a great time. That’s up to you (and these talented DJs).

January: DJ/Events Calendar

thomas — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:24:07 +0000

Every Sunday, it’s the Cocktail Museum with curator Robert Griffin.
Mondays feature Vinyl Side Mondays; free beers for choice, full-side jams.
Tuesdays offer occasional DJ sets from our staff and crew of regulars.
Wednesdays feature theme-free-super-fun-times.
Note: closed all of Monday, January 14, for staff appreciation day. (more…)

Cocktail Museum: Wæs Hæl!

Steve Smith — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:08:12 +0000

Join us for 2 traditional Christmas and Yule hot drinks: Wassail and a Bowl of Bishop…

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Royale Aviation Speakeasy New Year’s Eve Party!

Steve Smith — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:12:38 +0000

Please join us for an intimate evening at The Royale as we ring in the new year in Prohibition-era speakeasy style with an Aviation theme. (more…)

Our adopted 100 Neediest Cases Families

Steve Smith — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:27:41 +0000

We have adopted three families for the holidays for the 100 Neediest Cases-cases come through Big Brother Big Sister Saint Louis. Please drop off items to the Royale by the 17th- gift wrapping party that night at 8pm: (more…)

December DJs, Events, Holiday Hours

thomas — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:50:17 +0000

Calendar of December events and holiday hours. (more…)

Employee Spotlight, December: Mike Herr

thomas — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:44:49 +0000

Due to the demands of the job (say, closing the bar late, then arriving early the next day for set-up work), some Royale employees arrive to the occasional shift in less-than-full-freshness. But the balm that soothes any vexed spirit is a quick conversation with colleague Mike Herr. Even the most-faded flower stands tall after a quick exchange of pleasantries with our favorite Mike. Straddling the line between front- and back-of-house duties with aplomb, Mike’s upbeat nature, ready laugh and ability to make the world’s finest vegan chili are all ingredients to co-workers having a better day. We salute Mike Herr in the month of December, though, as noted below, it’s Mike’s work in November that sealed the deal. (more…)

Employee Spotlight, November: Gabe Newsham

thomas — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:01:19 +0000

We’re proud to introduce our debut Employee Spotlight, for November 2012. You might just know him, but… you might not, as he spends his Royale time in the back of the house, as a kitchen associate. So let’s get to know this young man, a junior at SLUH. (more…)

October Events

thomas — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:04:39 +0000

Lots of great deejays and special events this month:

Thursday, October 4: David Kirkland
Friday, October 5: Jim Utz of Vintage Vinyl
Saturday, October 6: Rock the Vote party featuring live music by Mark Heil, Black Cat Heart Attack, Peter Noire and deejay sets by Jeff Burns, Derek Montaigne and RJ Swansin
Sunday, October 7: Cocktail Museum
Monday, October 8: Vinyl Side Monday
Tuesday, October 9: Dr. Ferocious
Thursday, October 11: JJ, plus Vice Presidential Debate Watch on the patio
Friday, October 12: Jet Star
Saturday, October 13: Robert Griffin
Sunday, October 14: Cocktail Museum
Monday, October 15: Vinyl Side Monday
Tuesday, October 16: Dr. Ferocious vs. DJ Whitey
Thursday, October 18: John Gassel
Friday, October 19: Mark Early
Saturday, October 20: Cuban Missile Crisis Party (period attire requested)
Sunday, October 21: Cocktail Museum
Monday, October 22: Vinyl Side Monday
Tuesday, October 23: TBA
Thursday, October 25: Scott Fiss & Mike Evans
Friday, October 26: Thomas Crone
Saturday, October 27: Very Special DJ
Sunday, October 28: Cocktail Sunday
Monday, October 29: Vinyl Side Monday
Tuesday, October 30: TBA
Wednesday, October 31: The Club Royal Experience with Thomas Crone vs. Mike Herr (grown & sexy attire requested)

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Feast Day Q/A

thomas — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:07:08 +0000

A Q/A with Sharon Smith, Curator of Civic and Personal Identity, Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center. She’ll be speaking tomorrow at The Royale, during our Feast Day activities. Some tips as to what to expect.

Discuss, if you would, the initial work surrounding “Kettle to Keg.” For example, what are the components needed to research that moment in our history?
I did a lot of background research on the many breweries that existed in St. Louis from the earliest in 1810 until the beginning of Prohibition for the exhibit “Kettle to Keg.” We purposely stopped prior to Prohibition because we thought that was possibly another exhibit altogether. In order to research the many 19th century breweries in St. Louis I needed to look through the city directories for where they were located, check archival materials for any information about their history as well as other books written generally on the topic of brewing.

Of all the beer companies that existed here, there are some that still have some “name-brand” value around St. Louis. Are there any interesting, smaller breweries or lines or product that have caught your attention?
I am somewhat curious about the new generations of the old family name breweries, such as Lemp and Busch reinventing their brands.

To what degree did Prohibition forever impact the brewing industry here?
Prohibition was one major factor impacting brewing in St. Louis. Prior to Prohibition, and at the brewing heyday in St. Louis, there were over 30 breweries competing in the city. By the time of Prohibition only a few still existed, due in part to some consolidation of companies and some just not continuing to compete with the bigger ones. St. Louis headed into Prohbition with Lemp and AB still going, but AB was the main one standing when Prohibition ended. The breweries that survived where those that could find ways to sell “legitimate” products or at least disguise products they sold to look legitimate. AB was especially good at this.

To your mind, what are some necessary ingredients to any feast? Food, drink, good company and…?
When I think feast I think lots of people and lots of stories and reminiscing along with the food and drink. The atmosphere is usually happy and party-like.

How will your lecture be built and when will it occur?
My lecture will mostly look at the many 19th century breweries that exploded in the city and how many of them were of a German nature introducing that new lager brand of beer. I understand from Steven that it will occur around 2:30 on Saturday and there will be time for a Q & A, although I suspect many that attend the Feast will know as much or more than I.