Episode 262: Madrina

Stanley Brown and Frank Romano go way back. They’re long-time friends, former co-workers, and fellow Webster Groves restaurant owners. So it felt like a perfect fit when the corner at Gore and Lockwood, which housed CJ Muggs, became available. Stanley owns Robust Bistro and Wine Bar, and Frank owns The Parkmoor; both have worked in the hospitality industry in St. Louis for decades. They decided to bring their expertise together to create an upscale casual Italian restaurant. But they wanted to take Italian back to what it was meant to be, where everything is made from scratch and takes a more traditional approach. The result was Madrina which opened its door in November and is finding its rhythm in Webster Groves, a dining destination in the St. Louis region. We talk food, wine, design and longevity in this episode.