Meet the owners of the new Ferguson Chophouse, Kirk Saunders and Kevin Green. Neither of these guys are strangers to the restaurant business.
Kirk Saunders started working for his father at the early age of 14 as a busboy at the West Bourgh Country Club. He found his passion and has been in the restaurant industry all his life. He continued on working as a waiter, maître d during his career, and as a front house manager these last 22 years. Now he is fulfilling a lifelong dream with his good friend Kevin, owning his own restaurant.
Kevin Green’s formal training started back in the early 90’s as a chef who graduated from Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as The Culinary Institute of America in New York. Since then, he’s led kitchens at a senior living facility and at Kreis’ Steakhouse in Frontenac. He was a chef for Guido’s “On The Hill” in St. Louis and Charlie Gitto’s. In 2020 he and his wife Marion opened their own restaurant – West End Bistro, an upscale fine dining restaurant in the Central West End.
Now this dynamic duo is coming together at the former Vincenzo’s Restaurant to bring Ferguson an array of dishes that will tempt your appetite. Their menu will feature some favorite appetizers like toasted ravioli, shrimp scampi along with oyster Rockefeller as well as weekly chef specials. Their salads will be changing with the different seasons of the year. For dinner there’s a nice selections of steaks, chicken, lamb chops, and weekly chef seafood specials. You will still find a couple of old Vincenzo’s favorites, like lasagna and fettuccine on the menu. You’ll need to save room for dessert. Chef Kevin is also a pastry chef. He will be making all of the desserts in house. Those of you who become regular patrons can request a special dish; if it’s in Kevin’s wheelhouse, he will certainly make it for your next visit. They have a full bar, with a wine list available from moderate to high end wines. Oh boy sounds delicious!
Kirk and Kevin will be opening with dinner only, Thursday through Monday from 4:30pm to 10:00pm. They will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The back patio will open up once the weather gets nicer later in the spring. At the same time, they will also be open for lunch. The downstairs room is being refinished for private parties, business meetings and functions that can accommodate up to 60 people. This area will be ready later in March.
Kirk was asked by others why not just call the restaurant Chophouse? He said it is fitting to call it the “Ferguson Chophouse” as he is proud to open an upscale restaurant in Ferguson.
From drinks to desserts and everything in between there will be something for everyone at the Ferguson Chop House. So, make plans or reservations to come out and show your love and support to Kirk, Kevin and their staff for their commitment to our community.
Ferguson Chophouse
242 S Florissant Road Ferguson Mo. 63135
314–455-3720
website fergusonchophouse.com
Bon Appetit!
Story by Bob McGartland
