02.05.2009 3:33 pm
Alyce Majerus’ famous chili at The Fountain on Locust
P-D Restaurant Critic and Food Writer
Numerous published reports about Saint Louis University basketball coach Rick Majerus have noted that the restaurants in the hotel he calls home will make him a chili based on a cherished recipe from his mother, Alyce. Mrs. Majerus lives in Milwaukee.
Now, we don’t want to judge a book by its cover, but outwardly, Coach Majerus would seem to be the kind of guy who loves his food. And judging by his frequent references to his mom’s chili, it’s likely pretty good. Which is why we’re itching to get over to The Fountain on Locust, 3037 Locust Street in Midtown, where it’s on the menu on Fridays and Saturdays. Maybe before the Dayton game on Feb. 21.




Joe Bonwich has been the restaurant critic for the Post-Dispatch since 2002 and has covered the local food scene for various publications for more than 25 years. He does his best to maintain his anonymity so that he isn't recognized in restaurants (which is why his picture looks like it does).