James Beard Award winner Kevin Nashan is bringing a new restaurant to Ballpark Village, the downtown entertainment hub across from Busch Stadium, and it could shake up the dining lineup with a more chef-driven edge. The project is expected to cater to both game-day crowds and the broader downtown dining scene, giving fans and office workers one more reason to stick around before and after first pitch.
As reported by St. Louis Business Journal, Nashan plans to open the new spot inside Ballpark Village. The publication, in a story dated July 9, 2026, first flagged the move and noted that many of the finer details are still under wraps.
A posting on LinkedIn identifies the concept as "The Clydesdale," describing it as a chef-driven American tavern with elevated comfort food and cocktails. The listing is recruiting an executive chef and kitchen leadership, a strong sign that hiring and pre-opening work have already kicked into gear.
What Nashan Is Bringing
Nashan is the chef-owner of Sidney Street Cafe and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab, a role detailed by Sidney Street Cafe. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest in 2017, as listed by Eater. His existing restaurants are known for seafood-forward plates and seasonal Midwestern ingredients, a style that could easily inform what shows up on the menu at Ballpark Village. That mix of approachable comfort food and ingredient-focused cooking tends to land well in high-traffic, game-adjacent settings.
Ballpark Village Context
Ballpark Village, at 601 Clark Avenue across from Busch Stadium, is a mixed-use entertainment district whose official site lists the complex’s address along with its lineup of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. The area has seen steady leasing activity and turnover, with retail and restaurant concepts rotating in and out. Recently, Starbucks sneaks back to life at Ballpark Village, signaling continued churn and refresh in the tenant mix.
Hiring And Timeline
The LinkedIn listing, along with similar posts on industry job boards, shows that The Clydesdale is already recruiting culinary leadership and kitchen staff, which typically points to a multi-month buildout and training period before doors open. As St. Louis Business Journal notes, there is still no firm opening date on the books, so the exact timeline remains undefined for now.
Local diners and Cardinals fans will be watching for a formal lease announcement, a first look at menus and the all-important opening date. Until then, the prospect of a James Beard winner joining the Ballpark Village roster adds another draw for anyone looking for more than just stadium nachos on game day.
