The History of St. Elmo Steak House with Craig Huse

I got to sit down with Craig Huse, CEO of Huse Culinary and we chatted about the history and the ongoing legacy of Indiana's iconic St. Elmo Steak House.

Craig shares details about the restaurant's founding, its celebrity connections, including an impromptu Parks and Rec scene with Newt Gingrich.

Then we got into their other popular ventures like Harry and Izzy's and various retail products.

You are going to learn about:

• The storied history of St. Elmo's Steak House and its founding in 1902
• How St. Elmo's became a key spot for celebrities and influential figures.
• Huse Culinary's expansion plans, focusing on new restaurant concepts and retail products.

Check out these great clips:

01:53 History of St. Elmo Steak House 05:29 Ownership Transitions and Challenges 14:58 Expansion and New Ventures 25:53 Retail Products and Innovations 39:28 Exploring Local Eateries 41:18 Upcoming Restaurant Ventures 41:54 Indianapolis Airport Expansion 43:29 The Future in Phoenix 45:33 Stewarding the St. Elmo Brand 49:04 Celebrity Encounters and Stories 58:11 Favorite Menu Items 01:04:19 Advice for Aspiring Restaurateurs 01:08:42 Indiana's Hidden Gems and Icons

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