'I don't eat bad food,' jokes St Louis-based food influencer Braden Tewolde, 'unless I cook it myself.' His 'Foodies Eat First' festival is set for May 2 & 3, with 2 sessions a day at Trust in downtown St Louis. 'This is a real St Louis food-scene buy in,' says Braden with John Hancock and Chris Rongey. He also comments on the canceling of the Cherokee St. Cinco de Mayo festival, and explains the difficulties running a festival withthe expenses of hiring security and a cleaning crew. For more information, go to FoodiesEatFirst.com.

Apr 09, 2026





