57 - Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box and Telva

After years of working for other restaurateurs Loryn Nalic, together with her husband Edo Nalic, opened Balkan Treat Box in 2016 as a food truck. The inspiration for the concept came from falling in love with her husband and falling in love with his native Bosnian cuisine; but the development of the menu came from a deeply personal visit she took to Bosnia, which brought the entire Balkan Treat Box menu into focus starting with her favorite -- the cevapi. In this episode Loryn discusses with Meera and Michelle her experience in restaurants; her flagship restaurant and her new restaurant Telva at The Ridge; and the local restaurants that have captured her heart.

Balkan Treat Box

8103 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-733-5700

Telva at The Ridge

60 N Gore Ave., Webster Groves, 314-395-2760

Yemanja Brasil

2900 Missouri Ave., St. Louis, 314-771-7457

Farmhaus Restaurant

3257 Ivanhoe Ave., St. Louis, 314-647-3800

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

1811 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis, 314-773-8646

Pappy's Smokehouse

3106 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-4340

Julia Usher

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Damn Fine Hand Pies

Afghan Kabob House

3500 Watson Road, St. Louis, 314-449-1110

Curry Club

1635 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, 636-778-7778

MeYou

8162 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-961-5999

Webster Garden Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant

5 S. Old Orchard Ave., St. Louis, 314-961-2131

Mai Lee

8396 Musick Memorial Dr., Brentwood, 314-645-2835

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