If you ask Danny Meyer to share his inspiration for Shake Shack(60 North Euclid Avenue, 314-627-5518), his culinary love song to St. Louis that opens its latest outpost today in the Central West End, the answer is self-evident: Ted Drewes for the frozen custard, Steak 'N Shake for the burgers, Fitz's for the crinkle-cut fries. However, when he discusses what ignited his passion for food in the first place, the story has a more international tint to it.…
If you ask Danny Meyer to share his inspiration for Shake Shack(60 North Euclid Avenue, 314-627-5518), his culinary love song to St. Louis that opens its latest outpost today in the Central West End, the answer is self-evident: Ted Drewes for the frozen custard, Steak 'N Shake for the burgers, Fitz's for the crinkle-cut fries. However, when he discusses what ignited his passion for food in the first place, the story has a more international tint to it.…