The Little Fox owners are opening a more casual wine bistro across the street in Fox Park, complete with oysters, freezer-door martinis and a kitchen without gas.

A family-run counter on Gravois sold out its opening day with Chilean-style empanadas and Basque cheesecake. Expect Pino, pizza-style and breakfast empanadas on rotation.

Salt + Smoke will close its Hampton and Ellisville restaurants this Saturday, saying the move will let the chain focus on consistency and quality across its remaining locations.