WE’RE NEIL + WHITNEY

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We are Neil and Whitney Ostercamp, The Newlywed Chefs, and we're keeping a fresh outlook on life, love, and food. Love food? Love St. Louis? You're in the right place, my friend! Check out our latest posts below or browse our St. Louis Guides (coming soon!) and find your new favorite restaurant in St. Louis!

Peach Lassi

This post is written in partnership with Eckert’s. However, as always, all opinions are our own.

Everyone in St. Louis knows that Eckert’s is king of peaches around this town! Our family loves spending a day picking peaches straight off the trees and enjoying their juicy goodness right there in the field. Peaches are available at Eckert’s for picking the next two weeks. If you can’t make it out to the farm, just stop by Schnucks! We went this weekend and there were pleeeenty of Eckert’s peaches greeting us in the produce section.

Fox’s Finest Meats, Seafood & Marketplace

Fox’s Finest is a welcome addition to the culinary scene in St. Louis. Located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood, this local market serves high-quality meats, seafood, local grocery products, sandwiches, prepared foods, and more. Father-and-son founders Kevin and Luke Beattie are no strangers to the area. Kevin and his wife Jill along with their children are graduates of Kirkwood High School and live in the area. The name “Fox’s Finest” is a nod to the family name “Fox,” passed down for generations and both the shared middle name of Kevin and Luke.

Banh Mi Burgers

This post is sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association. However, as always, all opinions are our own.

Ground pork is the perfect choice for juicy burgers that are full of flavor. In this recipe, we paired the flavors of a banh mi sandwich with a spicy chili garlic mayo. When you bite into this burger, it immediately offers contrasting textures, sweet heat, and acidity that balances it all out. 

Dry Brined Grilled Pork Chops with White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Zucchini

Overhead Date Night

This post is sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association. However, as always, all opinions are our own.

We are thrilled to be working with the Missouri Pork Association to bring you a series of approachable, delicious recipes featuring pork. First up is perfect for an at-home date night: Dry Brined Grilled Pork Chops with White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Zucchini. We love the craveable flavors of this meal and the fact that it doesn’t break the bank for just under $10.

Half & Half

Half & Half

How many years does a restaurant have to be around to be considered a town “classic”? At the very least, the food, the service, the atmosphere, must all be reliably excellent since the first time you stepped in, years ago. Half & Half certainly fits that bill. It’s not a hidden gem by any means, located along bustling Maryland Avenue in the heart of Clayton, MO. Half & Half has been, and still remains, one of our favorite spots in St. Louis for brunch.