Premiere of the St. Louis documentary 'Half Order', which explores the city's carry-out culture, from fried rice and chop suey to the St. Paul sandwich.
The documentary Half Order premieres at Live! Arena in Ballpark Village on Sunday, November 15, at 4 PM. It's a St. Louis film that takes a deep look at the city's carry-out culture, following the St. Louis-style fried rice and chop suey that you'll find at carry-outs across town, and the St. Paul sandwich that's become a local staple. It's the kind of food that's just there in the background of the city for a lot of us, and the film puts it center stage.
Beyond the food, the documentary looks at the bond between Black communities and Asian-owned carry-outs that helped shape the city's flavor. It's billed as a celebration of family, neighborhood, and 314 pride, and it uses that local cuisine to build a portrait of the city itself. If you've spent any time eating your way through St. Louis, you've probably come across these spots without thinking much about the history behind them—this is your chance to see where they come from.
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The premiere is on Sunday, November 15, at 4 PM at Live! Arena in Ballpark Village. If you're into the city's food scene or just want to see a local story told on screen, this is one to keep on your radar.
