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All content by Harley Hammerman
Morton Meyer, and Seven Gables Inn, circa 1990

Morton Meyer: From Army intelligence agent to renowned restaurateur, a journey of love, travel, and culinary innovation

Harley Hammerman, Special To The Jewish Light
Published July 25, 2023
Here's Al Baker's recipe for French Fried Eggplant

Here’s Al Baker’s recipe for French Fried Eggplant

Jordan Palmer and Harley Hammerman
Published February 21, 2023
The definitive true history of Pumpernickles Deli

The definitive true history of Pumpernickles Deli

Harley Hammerman, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 16, 2023
Port St. Louis, 4283 Olive, Gaslight Square

Lost Tables: Remembering Port St. Louis

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published September 27, 2022
Erich Dahl, WWII vet and man behind Famous Barr's French Onion Soup, passes at 102

Erich Dahl, WWII vet and man behind Famous Barr’s French Onion Soup, passes at 102

Jordan Palmer and Harley Hammerman
Published June 5, 2022
Wm. Stage, courtesy of Lost Tables.

Remembering when and where you could buy brains for 25¢

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published March 27, 2022
Lost Tables: Remembering one of Clayton's best, Remy's

Lost Tables: Remembering one of Clayton’s best, Remy’s

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, Special For The Jewish Light
Published March 6, 2022
Restaurateur Aaron Teitelbaum decided to close his three restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.

Remember Monarch? Here’s the story of it and its Jewish co-owner

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published January 30, 2022
Remembering one "The Loop's" best: "Riddles Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar"

Remembering one “The Loop’s” best: “Riddles Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar”

Harley Hammerman, Special For the St. Louis Jewish Light
Published January 2, 2022
The remarkable story of the Jewish woman behind Golden Fried Chicken Loaf

The remarkable story of the Jewish woman behind Golden Fried Chicken Loaf

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published December 19, 2021
Morris Glaser (right) at Glaser Drugstore, Clayton & Big Bend, 1935

The remarkable story of “Glaser Drug” in St. Louis

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 6, 2021
The incredible story of "Carl's 2¢ Plain"

The incredible story of “Carl’s 2¢ Plain”

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 21, 2021
Lost Tables | Remembering Crazy Fish

Lost Tables | Remembering Crazy Fish

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published October 31, 2021
Lost Tables: Remembering Balaban's

Lost Tables: Remembering Balaban’s

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 26, 2021
Lost Tables: Remembering the Eat-Rite Diner

Lost Tables: Remembering the Eat-Rite Diner

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published September 19, 2021
Lost Tables: Remembering Cyrano's

Lost Tables: Remembering Cyrano’s

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published August 29, 2021
Lost Tables: Remembering Pfeifer's

Lost Tables: Remembering Pfeifer’s

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published July 19, 2021

Lost Dishes: Zuzu’s Petals: Crispy Fried Spinach

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published July 12, 2021

Lost Tables: Remembering Casa Gallardo

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published July 11, 2021
Lost Tables | Remembering The Lettuce Leaf

Lost Tables | Remembering The Lettuce Leaf

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light
Published July 3, 2021
Lost Dishes: Balaban's Smoked Trout Pancake

Lost Dishes: Balaban’s Smoked Trout Pancake

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 15, 2021
Lost Dishes: Louie's chili from The Parkmoor

Lost Dishes: Louie’s chili from The Parkmoor

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 8, 2021
Lost Dishes: Karen's Meatloaf from Layton's

Lost Dishes: Karen’s Meatloaf from Layton’s

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 1, 2021
Lost Tables | U City's amazing pizza past

Lost Tables | U City’s amazing pizza past

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 25, 2021
Jimmy J. Pack Jr.,

Lost Tables | Remembering O.T. Hodge Chile Parlor

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 17, 2021
Lost Tables | Remembering Redel's

Lost Tables | Remembering Redel’s

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 10, 2021
Lost Tables | Remembering Kopperman's

Lost Tables | Remembering Kopperman’s

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 3, 2021
Lost Tables | Remembering Velvet Freeze

Lost Tables | Remembering Velvet Freeze

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 26, 2021
Lost Tables | Remembering Fatman's Subs

Lost Tables | Remembering Fatman’s Subs

Harley Hammerman, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 19, 2021
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Lost Tables | Remembering The Magic Pan

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 9, 2021
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