Sugarfire, Barbecue restaurant in Olivette, US
Sugarfire is a barbecue restaurant in Olivette that serves St. Louis-style smoked meats including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and turkey with house-made sauces and dry rubs. The menu builds around these core proteins prepared using traditional smoking methods.
Chef Mike Johnson spent time studying barbecue methods across Austin, Memphis, Kansas City, and the Carolinas before founding this restaurant with pastry chef Carolyn Downs. Their research into different regional smoking traditions informed how the kitchen operates today.
The restaurant's name reflects a partnership between a meat smoking specialist and a pastry chef whose different skills shaped the menu. Their collaboration created something that stands apart from typical barbecue spots in the region.
The restaurant sits at the intersection of Olive Boulevard and 170 in St. Louis and accepts online orders for both pickup and delivery options. You can call ahead to order or arrive and browse the menu on site.
The signature 'Meat Daddy' plate brings together multiple smoked meats including a rib section, jalapeno cheddar sausage, brisket, and pulled pork with two side dishes. This single plate showcases the range of smoking and flavoring techniques the kitchen specializes in.
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