Lost Tables is bringing St. Louis’ restaurant history to life—one bite at a time. Dr. Harley Hammerman, known for his deep dives into local restaurant history on his website “Lost Tables,” has turned his passion into a podcast. Recently, Hammerman turned his focus to restaurateur Danny Meyer, the man behind Union Square Café and Shake Shack, who grew up eating at some of St. Louis’ long-lost culinary gems.
“Restaurants hold a special place in our lives,” Hammerman said. “Some we remember for their food, others for their atmosphere, and some for who we dined with.”
The newest episode of “Lost Tables” digs into Meyer’s memories of St. Louis restaurants that helped shape his early love of food. Expect a mix of nostalgia, interviews, and a little help from AI—Hammerman uses an AI narrator named “Delilah” for the show.
Don’t miss this slice of St. Louis food history. Listen to “Lost Tables” wherever you get your podcasts.
Podcasts we’re following
Our team at St. Louis Jewish Light is on the hunt for Jewish-themed podcasts each week will share what we find in the Morning Light email newsletter. Do you have a podcast we need to checkout? Please share your discovery with us by emailing the name and why you enjoy it to Jordan Palmer.
Here are a few we’re keeping an ear on this week:
- “Two Nice Jewish Boys”
- Hosts: Eytan Weinstein and Naor Meningher
- Producer: Israeli independent creators
- Topics: Life in Israel, politics, and culture
- Guests: A mix of Israeli personalities, activists, and cultural figure
- “Jewish History Soundbites”
- Host: Yehuda Geberer
- Topics: Historical events and personalities that shaped the Jewish world
- Format: A historical podcast with a mix of storytelling and academic insight
