Crafted
Crafted (originally Van Goghz) in St. Louis, Missouri remains open as of October 2026 — 10 years and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Dragon Lady" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 44 |
| Originally aired | March 13, 2016 |
| Original name | Van Goghz |
| Relaunched as | Crafted |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Address | 3200 Shenandoah Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 |
| Yelp | View on Yelp · 4.0★ |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 13, 2016Bar Rescue episode “Dragon Lady” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Van Goghz, relaunched as Crafted, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Van Goghz as Crafted.
The bar was renamed Crafted. Reviews shortly after the rescue were negative, with some customers disliking the shortened menu; more recent reviews are mostly positive.
What happened next
Sales at the relaunched Crafted were up almost 50% at the six-week check-in. Bar expert Mia Mastroianni revisited in 2017 for a Back to the Bar episode and found a rotating, seasonal drinks menu; Rob remained in the kitchen and had hired additional staff to keep up with demand. Crafted continued trading through the Covid-19 pandemic, which closed many other bars featured on the show.
Quick answers
Is Crafted still open?
Crafted (originally Van Goghz) in St. Louis, Missouri remains open as of October 2026 — 10 years and 8 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 99% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
What did Jon Taffer rename Van Goghz?
Jon Taffer relaunched Van Goghz under a new name: Crafted. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 44 (“Dragon Lady”), first aired March 13, 2016.
Where is Crafted located?
Crafted is located at 3200 Shenandoah Ave St. Louis, MO 63104.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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