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A message from Tim Mallett on indoor dining.

11/19/2020

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As per the new St. Louis County restrictions effective Tuesday, indoor dining is not available. As the weather permits, outdoor dining will remain open on the front patio and the covered wine garden for lunch and dinner service. We will now be open on Sundays in hopes to regain lost income due to the shutdown. And as it has been since March, our Farm to Curbside menu is also available Tuesday-Sunday.  

Since the pandemic started, it has been economically challenging with the significant loss of income and the increased expenses of keeping the restaurant safe for our staff and guests. Our self-imposed procedures go beyond temperature-taking of staff and contact tracing, but also include air filtration equipment, sanitizing sprays, touch-less faucets, outdoor heating equipment, windbreaks, etc. But we’ve gone the extra mile to exceed staff and guest expectations because that’s the way we think our business succeeds under any circumstance, pandemic or not. Dominic, the staff, and I have been so appreciative of your support that has been crucial to our survival, and we will continue to do our best to carry on. 

Since March of this year, the recommendations from the beginning have been 1. Keep your distance. 2. Wash your hands. 3. Wear a mask. I believe that these practices continue to be the best defense we have in fighting this pandemic. Closing the restaurant to inside dining will be in vain if people don’t practice what the professionals have prescribed since the beginning.
 
At the end of the day, my strongest concern is for the doctors, nurses, and first responders. They are the ones we count on when we do get sick. They have the most to lose and seem to complain the least. Please remember them today and when giving thanks at your smaller-than-usual Thanksgiving celebrations. 

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving,
Tim
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Bring Big Sky home for Thanksgiving!

11/10/2020

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11/20 UPDATE: SOLD OUT!
Due to overwhelming demand, we are no longer taking Thanksgiving pre-orders.
​Thank you so much for your support!
Salads, Sides, Desserts, and of course the Main Event, Turkey are all available in sizes to serve 4-6 people each. Not a fan of turkey? No problem! We also offer other main course meals too.
​All Thanksgiving orders are due by Saturday November 21st to ensure availability. Schedule your order pick up anytime between now and Wednesday November 25th (reheating instructions included). 
When placing your order online, just be sure to do two things:
1. Choose the drop down menu
​2. Make sure your pick up date is correct
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It's caramel engineering.

9/18/2020

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DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE RECIPE
Don't feel like making it?
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Though we have caramel sauce at Big Sky year-round, this is the time of year when it becomes the most popular. Our caramel sauce recipe is a simple one with only four ingredients and four steps, and since we make it often, you would think it is breeze for us! But like many things in the kitchen, you can go from a long period of waiting for the right moment to a very short period of just right that can be immediately followed by an evident and demoralizing “missed it!”. Most of the people I’ve worked with in a kitchen over the years have had at least one caramel incident. I know that I have found myself with a pot of black molten sugar more than once!

Here are some tips for the perfect caramel sauce:
  • Mix the water with the sugar before you put it on the stove. Dry pockets under the surface in the bottom of the pot can melt and burn some of the sugar before the rest.
  • You need a hot burner. A lack of heat can allow the top of the sugar mixture to become too cool and crystalize before caramelizing and you will find yourself straining the sauce.
  • Best results are made with a whisk, and only use it when it’s time to add the cream.
  • Have your cream at the ready because that sweet spot of when to add it doesn’t last long. Add when the sugar is a deep amber color with just a whiff of sugar (think of creme brûlée).
  • Be careful of the steam and bubbling! Add the cream at a moderate pace while continually whisking. Too fast and you get a candy ball that is tough to whisk out, too slow and the steam will overtake your whisk hand with a chance of boiling over (that’s a mess, trust me).
  • If you choose a plastic container to finish your caramel sauce in, make sure it is heat resistant. Just sayin’...

​It is not my intention to make something simple appear over complicated and I definitely don’t want to deter anyone from making this recipe, it really is easy to do right. Just passing on some of the mistakes that I’ve learned not to make over time, -rest assured there’ll be more.
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Pick it out, pick it up, reheat, eat.

8/14/2020

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​The top 10 reasons why you should order Family Style meals:

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​10. Most dishes serve 4-6 people - have you seen how much your family eats?
9. You can wear your sweats while ordering online.
8. You can wear your sweats during contactless pick up.
7. You can wear your sweats while eating dinner.
6. Seasonal, local and sustainable. Just in a bigger package.
5. Family movie night - no need to juggle reservations or movie times.
4. LEFTOVERS.
3. Perfect for passing off as your own food at the next social distance party or picnic.
2. Pot Roast Xs 6.
1. No. More. Meal. Planning!
ORDER YOUR FAMILY STYLE MEAL NOW
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8/4/20 update: now open for curbside!

8/4/2020

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After having an employee test positive for COVID-19, we took extra precautions and closed down July 28th-August 3rd to sanitize, test employees and regroup.

Now we're ready to open again, but we are going to ease into it. Starting Tuesday August 4th, we will be open for curbside pick up only Tuesday-Saturday 12-8 pm.

Much like the world, our situation changes daily! We hope to get back into the swing of things very soon, so be sure to join our mailing list so that you can stay up to date with the changes!
ORDER CURBSIDE NOW
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Big Sky Cafe is closed July 28th - August 3rd.

7/28/2020

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On Tuesday July 28th we were informed that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. In an effort to keep both our guests and employees safe, Big Sky Cafe will be closed for the rest of the week.

During the time we are closed, we have asked all employees to get tested as well as scheduling a deep cleaning and sanitizing of the restaurant. We plan on reopening on Tuesday August 4th.

It is important to note that this employee has not been in the restaurant for 7 days, and never had any direct contact with customers. This employee is feeling well and we are thankful that they were proactive in communicating their second-hand exposure with us, as well as getting tested immediately after being notified of the exposure.

The health and safety of our guests and employees have always been our number one concern since the beginning of this pandemic. In March, we immediately implemented (and continue to follow) extensive cleaning procedures that include cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces every 30 minutes, frequent hand washing, temperature checks and required face masks.

We appreciate the support that you have shown us the last few months, and we look forward to having the chance to feed you again very soon!
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Our promise to you.

6/12/2020

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We are so happy that many of you are able to get the vaccine, but for the comfort level of staff and guests, please remember that we still require all guests to wear a mask. To see the complete CDC guidelines, click here and the St. Louis County guidelines, click here. We appreciate your cooperation!
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The health and safety of our employees and our guests are our #1 priority!

Our promise to you when you dine with us:
  • Staff members will wear masks at all times.
  • Staff members are required to wash hands every 30 minutes.
  • Servers will sanitize their hands before and after every delivery made to a table at stations located throughout the restaurant.
  • Temperatures are taken of each staff member upon arrival. Signs of any illness will excuse the staff member from their shift.
  • All common surfaces and door handles will be wiped down every 15 minutes.
  • All tables will be spaced at least (sometimes more) 6 feet apart.
  • Hand sanitizer spray will be placed on every table for guest use.
  • Menus will be single use.
  • Our germicidal UV light air filtration system eliminates 99% of airborne bacteria, mold and viruses.
 
Here is what we ask of you when you visit:
  • We strongly recommend making a reservation to dine with us. Due to the capacity restrictions, available tables are limited.
  • Reservations are scheduled for 1.5-hour increments to assure proper sanitizing standards between guest visits.
  • Due to unpredictable weather, patio dining is on request the day of the visit.
  • We cannot accept party sizes larger than 8 people.
  • When you arrive for your reservation, please call us to be sure your table is ready before entering the building.
  • Please wear a mask once inside the building at all times. Due to St. Louis County restrictions, you must continue to wear one any time you are interacting with a staff member.
  • Please abide by social distancing rules when moving around the restaurant.
  • We ask that all payments be made with a credit card. We cannot accept cash (including tips) at this time.

Continuing Curbside Service Procedures:
  • All orders are placed and paid for online or via phone. Signatures are not required for credit card receipts.
  • Cash transactions, including gratuity are strongly discouraged.  
  • Give us a call when you arrive so that we can bring your order straight to your car. We can not allow you to come in for pick up.
  • Drive up guests are encouraged to have trunks and rear hatches accessible for staff to place orders in their vehicles at distance.  
  • Staff members must always wear a mask for all curbside deliveries. 
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We stand with our local community fighting for racial equality.

6/5/2020

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Updated COVID-19 procedures and precautions May 2020

5/15/2020

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As we stated back in March 2020, the health and safety of our employees and customers is our #1 priority. As the situation has evolved and changed, we have also updated our procedures according to the guidelines provided by the Centers of Disease Control, St. Louis County Health Department and the Missouri Restaurant Association.
Cleaning Procedures:
  • We sanitize all common surfaces at open and close as well as in 30-minute intervals throughout the day.
  • Staff members are provided masks and gloves that are required to be disposed of often.
  • There are multiple hand sanitizer stations placed throughout the restaurant for encouraged use.
  • Reminders for frequent hand washing are posted in several areas in the restaurant.  

Social Distancing:
  • We never have more than 10 people in the building at a time.
  • Staff members are required to wear a mask at all times.
  • The number of vendors and deliveries has been reduced to limit social contact. 
  • Staff is regularly reminded of the importance of staying healthy by following social distancing guidelines. 
  • Staff members have also been instructed to stay home if they are ill, avoid touching their faces, and to cover all coughs and sneezes with their elbow and not their hands.
  • Staff temperatures are taken with non-contact thermometers upon arrival. 

Curbside Service:
  • All orders are placed and paid for online or via phone. Signatures are no longer required for credit card receipts.
  • Cash transactions, including gratuity are strongly discouraged.  
  • Drive up guests are encouraged to have trunks and rear hatches accessible for staff to place orders in their vehicles at distance.  
  • All curbside deliveries done while the staff member wears a mask and gloves. 
  • The receiving room door is held open to reduce the need to constantly touch a common contact surface by delivery persons and staff.
Please call us with any questions or concerns you may have at 314-962-5757.
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Concerns about COVID-19?

3/25/2020

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As information changes daily, you may be concerned about how safe it might be to order from restaurants during this time. Below are two great resources to check out:
Explore St. Louis came up with some guidelines for both restaurants and their guests from Explore St. Louis.
Read them here.
Serious Eats, a restaurant industry publication, came up with a very extensive and informational article about the virus, contamination, spread, and food safety. Read the article here.
In addition, read about the steps we are taking in house to prevent the spread of illness.
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