What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos

Welcome to What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, your go-to guide for what’s fresh, fun, and happening around St. Louis. A weekly interview style show featuring the people and events that make St. Louis special.

What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos is a news podcast hosted by Alexis Zotos, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Alexis Zotos hosts What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos, a news show with 59 episodes published.

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  EP 59: Brewing the Next Chapter with Kaldi’s Coffee

  Sep 28, 202627 min

  For decades, Kaldi’s Coffee has been part of the St. Louis coffee scene, growing from a local coffee shop into a beloved regional brand while staying rooted in the community. In Episode 59, Alexis Zotos sits down with owners Tricia Zimmer Ferguson and Tyler Zimmer to talk about the story behind Kaldi’s, what it’s like to build a family-owned business, and how the company has evolved over the years. Tricia and Tyler share their perspective on the changing coffee industry, what makes St. Louis such an important part of Kaldi’s story, and what they’re excited about as the brand looks toward its next chapter. It’s a conversation about coffee, family, entrepreneurship, and building a St. Louis business that continues to grow while staying true to its roots. Kaldi’s Coffee has been named USA Today’s Best Coffee Chain for the past two years and they’re up for the honor again in 2026. If Kaldi’s has been part of your morning, your neighborhood, or your coffee routine, you can help them go for three in a row. Vote once a day through October 19th at https://kaldiscoffee.com/pages/2026-usa-today-vote

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  EPISODE 58: 10 Years of Nathaniel Reid Bakery

  Sep 21, 202630 min

  It’s been 10 years since Nathaniel Reid opened the doors to his namesake bakery, creating some of St. Louis’ most celebrated pastries, breads and desserts. In Episode 58, Alexis Zotos sits down with owner and baker Nathaniel Reid to talk about his journey in the baking world, why he ultimately chose to move back to St. Louis, and what has kept him here for the past decade. Nathaniel also gives Alexis a look at what’s coming to the bakery this fall, from seasonal flavors and favorites to what customers can look forward to as the bakery heads into one of its busiest times of year. It’s a conversation about coming home, building a lasting business, and the craft behind creating a bakery that has become a beloved part of the St. Louis food scene.

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  Episode 57: A New Chapter for Lona’s Lil Eats

  Sep 14, 202631 min

  For years, Lona’s Lil Eats has been serving up vibrant, made-from-scratch dishes that blend Asian flavors with soul food and now, Chef and Owner Lona Luo is bringing her beloved restaurant to a whole new part of the St. Louis region. In Episode 56, Alexis Zotos sits down with Lona to talk about the opening of her new Kirkwood location and the evolution of the Lona’s Lil Eats story. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant expands the community-driven dining experience into St. Louis County bringing all of the fresh, customizable wraps, bowls, salads, whole fish, and handmade sauces that have made Lona’s a local favorite. The conversation goes back to the beginning from Lona's childhood in rural China to her first stand at Soulard Market to now owning two restaurants. It’s a conversation about food, family, community, and a big new chapter for one of St. Louis’ most unique restaurants. This episode is brought to you by Kaldi's Coffee.

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  Episode 56: Frizz Fest: Celebrating Natural Hair, Beauty & Community

  Sep 7, 202630 min

  For nine years, Frizz Fest has been bringing St. Louis together to celebrate natural hair, beauty, culture, creativity, and community. In this episode, Alexis Zotos sits down with sister-in-laws Leslie and Valerie Hughes, the women behind Frizz Fest, to talk about how the festival started, how it has grown over the past nine years, and why creating a space centered around natural hair and self-expression continues to be so important. The 9th annual Frizz Fest takes place September 19 at Tower Grove Park, bringing together vendors, beauty professionals, creatives, and the community for a day celebrating individuality and embracing natural beauty.

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  Episode 55: Painting the City: Inside Paint Louis with Bryan Walsh

  Aug 31, 202628 min

  Every year, the floodwall along the Mississippi River transforms into one of St. Louis’ biggest outdoor canvases. In Episode 55, Alexis Zotos sits down with Bryan Walsh, artist liaison for Paint Louis, to talk about the massive annual graffiti and street art gathering that brings artists from St. Louis and around the world together to paint the riverfront floodwall. Bryan shares the story behind Paint Louis, what goes into organizing an event of this scale, and why the floodwall has become such an important canvas for the local and international graffiti community. It’s a conversation about art, community, and one of the most unmistakably St. Louis traditions happening right along the river. Find all the details here This episode is presented by Kaldi's Coffee.

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