After years of working for other restaurateurs Loryn Nalic, together with her husband Edo Nalic, opened Balkan Treat Box in 2016 as a food truck. The inspiration for the concept came from falling in love with her husband and falling in love with his native Bosnian cuisine; but the development of the menu came from a deeply personal visit she took to Bosnia, which brought the entire Balkan Treat Box menu into focus starting with her favorite -- the cevapi. In this episode Loryn discusses with Meera and Michelle her experience in restaurants; her flagship restaurant and her new restaurant Telva at The Ridge; and the local restaurants that have captured her heart. Balkan Treat Box 8103 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-733-5700 Telva at The Ridge 60 N Gore Ave., Webster Groves, 314-395-2760 Yemanja Brasil 2900 Missouri Ave., St. Louis, 314-771-7457 Farmhaus Restaurant 3257 Ivanhoe Ave., St. Louis, 314-647-3800 Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge 1811 Pestalozzi St., St. Louis, 314-773-8646 Pappy's Smokehouse 3106 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-535-4340 Julia Usher Ones to Watch 2021 // Madeline Hissong Damn Fine Hand Pies Afghan Kabob House 3500 Watson Road, St. Louis, 314-449-1110 Curry Club 1635 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, 636-778-7778 MeYou 8162 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-961-5999 Webster Garden Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant 5 S. Old Orchard Ave., St. Louis, 314-961-2131 Mai Lee 8396 Musick Memorial Dr., Brentwood, 314-645-2835 Saucy Soirée tickets available here