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Hit List: November 2016
Egg Egg has expanded from its weekend brunch popup beginnings, taking over Spare No Rib’s original space on Gravois Avenue for good. (Have no fear; Spare No Rib moved to a new home at 3701 S. Jefferson Ave.) Try the cornbread Benedict with a choice of smoked pork belly or …
November 1, 2016
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Hit List: October 2016
The Garden on Grand The Garden on Grand aims to bring Eden indoors with its expansive wood bar, tables cut from the same tree trunk, exposed brick and more live plants than you can shake a stick at. Order a glass of wine from trendy regions like Portugal or Washington …
September 30, 2016
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Hit List: September 2016
Nathaniel Reid Bakery Pastry chef Nathaniel Reid has won international accolades for his sweet treats, but it wasn’t until August that he opened his own shop serving sweet and savory breakfast pastries, sandwiches, colorful tarts and cakes. Start your day off right with a sweet almond croissant, or grab a …
August 31, 2016
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Hit List: August 2016
Start Bar Reward your inner child with a trip to Start Bar for skee-ball and boozy snow cones. The surprisingly chic video game-themed space offers 19 arcade games with a variety of fighting, shooting, old-school and multiplayer options that will rotate based on popularity. (And yes, they’re getting Killer Queen, …
July 31, 2016
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Hit List: July 2016
Vista Ramen Style meets good tastes at Cherokee Street’s ultra-cool Vista Ramen. The relaxed, stylish interior sets the stage for approachable Asian-inspired food with a hint of fine-dining finesse. The menu of mostly small plates and ramen bowls comes courtesy of chef Chris Bork (formerly of Blood & Sand). Dishes …
June 30, 2016
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Hit List: June 2016
Five Aces Bar-B-Que The Mama Josephine’s sign may still hang out front, but there’s no denying the Shaw institution serves up more than comfort food these days. Five Aces Bar-B-Que has been serving up hickory- and oak-smoked fare in the space since late April. Both the pulled pork and pulled …
May 31, 2016
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Hit List: April 2016
Slider House This Rock Hill spot is more chic than your average burger bar with slick marble tabletops, patterned wallpaper and exposed brick. Go for the eponymous sliders: The Texican has a spicy chorizo-spiced beef patty topped with melted pepper jack, slices of jalapeno and avocado and a smoked tomato …
March 31, 2016
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Hit List: March 2016
Olive & Oak Webster Groves residents have been waiting for this restaurant – the time it takes to get a table makes that clear. Step up to the bar while you wait and order the No. 36 for a sweet-tart, herbal treat with Yellow Chartreuse, Amaro Nonino, lemon and cardamom. …
February 29, 2016
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Hit List: February 2016
Porano Pasta After nearly a year of anticipation, James Beard Award-winning chef Gerard Craft opened doors at Porano Pasta, his first fast-casual venture and fifth restaurant. Step up to the counter in the bright, two-story space and mix and match from a plethora of bases like organic farro or house-made …
January 31, 2016
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Hit List: January 2016
Frankly Sausages Frankly Sausages hit the road this fall and promptly parked it Thursday through Saturday at Six Mile Bridge Beer in Maryland Heights. Owners Bill and Jamie Cawthon serve hand-made sausages to brewery-goers, and there’s no waiting in line. Just grab a table in the tasting room, place your …
December 31, 2015
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Hit List: November 2015
Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery After years of planning, renovating and baking, Ted Wilson and Sean Netzer have opened the highly anticipated Union Loafers in Botanical Heights. The cafe and bakery serves a small, rotating lunch menu of sandwiches, soups and salads along with artisanal loaves. Bite into the …
October 31, 2015
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Hit List: May 2015
EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery is bringing casual American cuisine (and beer) to sister restaurant EdgeWild Bistro & Tap. Unique twists to typical bar fare begin with snacks like togarashi-inspired popcorn tossed with kale chips and appetizers such as avocado-crab salad with house-made Indian fry bread. Sandwiches …
April 30, 2015
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6 new restaurants to try this month
PúblicoThe kitchen is on fire at Latin American gastropub Público where the wood-fired grill is responsible for everything from apps to sweet endings. Get in the Mexican mood with guacamole arepas, corn pancakes topped with fresh guacamole and served with queso and house-made salsa. Move on to oysters served with …
March 31, 2015
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Hit List: January 2015
Earthbound Brewing Among the whiskey bars and taquerías on Cherokee Street sits the tiny but mighty Earthbound Brewing. It takes less than 30 seconds to walk the length of the 1,000-square-foot, shotgun-style space with tables, stools and a bar hewn from salvaged wood. Eight taps pour a selection of local …
December 31, 2014