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Chef and restaurateur, Ben Poremba is proud to announce his newest business venture, AO&CO, a specialty market and coffee and tea shop to be located at 1641 Tower Grove St. Louis Missouri.

The market features private-label olive oil, spreads, dips, and many favorites from his restaurants, such Olio’s egg salad and hummus, Nixta's salsas, The Benevolent King's harissa and preserved lemons and more under the AO&CO moniker.

AO&CO is partnering with Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co. on a coffee and tea program (emphasis on the tea side).  The market features a counter-service espresso and chai bar with up to 15 drink selections.

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You’ll also find prepared food alongside a curated selection of quality ingredients and condiments such as fine cheese, salumi and charcuterie, vinegars, oils, and pasta.

 Chef Poremba also plans to offer a small selection of wines, local beers and interesting spirits, plus items like kitchen towels, soaps, tea cups and a selection of 90 premium cigars.

FOOD OF LOVE

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THE LOVE FOOD

It's a love story!

I open and operate restaurants because I love food. 

 I love to cook and I love to eat.

I am profoundly inspired by our food community:

our purveyors, farmers, artisans, fellow chefs and restaurateurs, and our seasoned and curious diners.

I love the cultural diversity of our community,

and I love learning about food cultures.

 Food, like music and art, is the most universal expression of human culture. 

And I am so honored to be a part of this world.

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-Ben Poremba, Owner

Our Restaurants

NIXTA

OLIO

ELAIA

THE BENEVOLENT KING

LA PATISSERIE CHOUQUETTE