lex Cupp and his father, Alan, opened The Stellar Hog inside the in 2016, “My dad was always the one who inspired me to cook.” Today, the family-friendly restaurants remain a family affair, where Cupp's parents and siblings help as needed. His wife, Alison, also oversees catering services. Look for Friday-night concerts on the patio at the South City location to start soon. Concert nights may be a good time to catch his ear, but don't count on it. “Now that I'm married,” Cupp says, “I'm trying to make more time for myself away from restaurants.”