Chef Bonnie Moore , a native of Chicago who was raised in St. Louis, has returned home to lead the team at Idol Wolf , 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis' lauded restaurant. The space made its debut in July 2023 with Matt Daughaday at the helm, launching Spanish-inspired cuisine into the spotlight with an array of snackable plates and larger format dishes to mix and match.
Moore grew up in Webster Groves, working at institutions like CJ Muggs before departing for the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Upon returning to St. Louis, she landed a coveted spot at Annie Gunn’s in Chesterfield, working her way up to senior sous chef alongside three-time James Beard award nominated chef Lou Rook.
Most recently, Moore spent 10 years at Blackberry Farm, situated in the foothills of the Great S