The Pat Connolly Tavern is a St. Louis landmark
Pat Connolly moved to the U.S. from his hometown of Dunmore, in Ireland’s County Galway, in 1927. When Connolly opened Pat Connolly’s Tavern (as it was originally known) at 6400 Oakland Ave. in 1942, the bar was a perfect fit for the neighborhood. In the early 20th century, jobs in clay mining, steel and meatpacking…
Black Mountain Wine House offers rustic, barn-chic vibes in the Central West End
Black Mountain Wine House may be the second location of a business that originated in Brooklyn, New York, but the charmingly rustic, barn-chic vibes are all Missouri. Located next door to Gaslight Theater, it’s a perfect spot for a drink and snack before or after a show, though the thoughtful wine list and tight-but-tasty food menu are…
Rosé by Peno has a nightclub-for-grownups feel in Lafayette Square
The intimate dining room at Pepe Kehm’s latest Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has a nightclub-for-grownups feel. Coastal regions of France and Italy like Provence and Calabria inform the menu’s affection for seafood. There are crispy smelt, escargot sauteed in bone marrow butter and baked oysters, but we enjoyed the octopus, slow braised with fennel sausage and bathed…
?Bonito Bar brings new life and great drinks to Frida’s in University City
The new iteration of University City’s Frida’s – which has recently reopened as a plant-forward, pescatarian restaurant – includes Bonito Bar, a little jewel box of a space decorated with a gilded ceiling, tropical, floral print-lined light shades, and dozens of tiny clear glass hummingbirds – and one colorful glass parrot – suspended from the ceiling. The…
Padrinos Mexican Restaurant on South Grand suffers kitchen fire
A kitchen fire early this morning, today, Wednesday, May 31, at Padrinos Mexican Restaurant at 3143 S. Grand Blvd. in Tower Grove South forced the restaurant to close for the day. Fortunately, the restaurant sustained only minor damage, and will reopen for business as usual on Thursday, June 1. Padrinos co-owner Christina Robles said the fire, which was…
Nick Bognar’s Sado is off to running start with high-quality seafood on the Hill in St. Louis
The long-awaited new restaurant from Nick Bognar and his team has opened on the Hill, and they’re off to a running start. The space is dimly lit with two dining rooms and a sushi bar. The servers are knowledgeable and a good resource for navigating the menu, from food to drinks like the Higashi Tini (their take…
Sneaky’s Bar & Burger Joint now open in former Recess Brewing space in Edwardsville
The food truck Sneaky’s Burger Truck transitioned into a full-service restaurant in the former space of Recess Brewing at 307 N. Main St. in Edwardsville in early May, as reported by The Intelligencer. Sneaky’s Bar & Burger Joint co-owners Tyler Ottwein and Casey Hinman have kept largely the same menu the truck offered, adding one burger, along…
4 Hands Brewing Co. and Narrow Gauge Brewing Co. release first beer in ‘Voltron’ collaboration series
4 Hands Brewing Co. today, Friday, May 26, launches the first in a new series of Voltron collaboration beers created in cooperation with NBCUniversal and a number of breweries from around the United States. Voltron Volume One, a hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with Florissant-based Narrow Gauge Brewing Co., will be available on draft and canned from noon on…
7 food and drink deals around St. Louis worth trying right now
Times are tough out there. Restaurant costs have never been higher – for restaurant proprietors and patrons alike. We’re always on the lookout for reliable, low-cost favorites, happy hours and any other ways to justify an indulgence or try an upscale place that might otherwise feel out of reach. Here are seven local deals we’re…
Cola-inspired cocktails are trending in St. Louis bars right now
Cola-inspired cocktails are popping up on menus across town, from creatively layered takes on classic cola flavors to revivals of tried-and-true soda-and-spirit combos. The playfully named Italian Soda on tap at Press is a delightful combination of bourbon, amaro, sweet vermouth, ginger and bitters served over crunchy pellet ice that goes down as easily as…
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard will reopen South Grand location on Friday, May 26
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has announced it will reopen its location at 4224 S. Grand Blvd. on Friday, May 26. The frozen custard institution’s tradition of opening the South Grand location for the summer season has been interrupted over the past few years due to the pandemic and staffing issues. The announcement was made via Ted…
4 new St. Louis-area restaurants and bars to try this month
Every month, we make it our mission to try all the new restaurants and bars that open in the area so we can make meaningful recommendations on where you should go. Here’s where made the cut in May: Black Mountain Wine House in the Central West End Black Mountain Wine House may be the second location of…
The wine culture in St. Louis is evolving with some help from Vin Fraiche Wine Group
Growing up in St. Louis, Michael Kennedy’s imagination was captured by wine at the tender age of 12, thanks to a French teacher from Bordeaux. A post-college job at Chandler Hill Vineyards in Defiance quickly snowballed into a career in wine with the Ritz-Carlton, first in Washington, D.C., and then as head sommelier at the…
The Fortune Teller Bar is back in business on Cherokee Street
After a change of ownership and a hiatus of almost six months, The Fortune Teller Bar reopened at 2635 Cherokee St. in Benton Park West on May 19. A soft opening on Friday night was followed by the bar’s grand reopening on Saturday, May 20. New owner Ryan Schepers purchased the bar from Matt Thenhaus in January…
First Look: Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s long-awaited Ballpark Village location opens today, Monday, May 22, at 751 Clark Ave. in downtown St. Louis. Covering 10,000 square feet and seating around 390 guests inside and on the patio, this third location of Katie’s is the restaurant’s largest, most ambitious project to date. Before getting into the many impressive details…
6 new St. Louis-area bars to check out this weekend
Getting out and about this weekend? Here are six new-ish bars that opened in the area within the last few months. Click on each establishment for more details on the space and offerings. Maryland House by Brennan’s (pictured above) in the Central West EndThe bar and rooftop patio is located in the space that formerly housed Mandarin…
Niche Food Group to reopen Porano Pasta in Des Peres in spring 2024
Niche Food Group will revive its fast-service Porano Pasta concept in a new, as-yet unconfirmed location in Des Peres in March 2024. Although Porano’s original run downtown lasted only around a year and a half, Gerard Craft said the restaurant had its share of successes and remains much missed. “We get more comments to our…
The Biscuit Joint and Dinner at the Loft will open in Midtown St. Louis in August
The team behind Dinner at the Loft has announced they will open a permanent home for their multi-course private dinner events, as well as operating The Biscuit Joint, a grab-and-go biscuit concept, out of the same space. The dual-purpose concept will open in August at 2649 Washington Ave. in Midtown St. Louis. The Dinner…
Bold Spoon Creamery makes farm-to-scoop ice cream in St. Louis
St. Louis’ sports stadiums have always served ice cream (looking at you, Dippin’ Dots). But now, when fans with access to CityPark stadium’s Michelob Ultra Club section are looking for something sweet, they’ll find chocolate ice cream speckled with chunky flakes of Maldon sea salt. Tart goat cheese and sweet fig jam will create a…
Where to find dinner and drinks with a side of fun in Midtown St. Louis
Midtown is undergoing a revival on multiple fronts, but, in just a few short years, the transformation of the neighborhood’s western edge along Vandeventer Avenue has been nothing short of remarkable. We’ve covered countless great places to eat at City Foundry STL’s food hall and around the broader Midtown area, but if you’re looking to…
Eat these al pastor tacos from Mi Tierra Bonita in Fairmont City, Illinois
When we picture the ideal taco, we imagine Mi Tierra Bonita’s al pastor tacos. Chewy, flavorful hunks of grilled pork dotted with bits of pineapple strike the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. They’re topped with fresh diced onion and cilantro and cradled in two layers of soft corn tortilla. Dabs of bright house salsa…
Seafood restaurant Bait has closed in the Central West End
Bait, a seafood-focused restaurant that opened at 4239 Lindell Blvd. in the Central West End of St. Louis in early 2019, announced via social media it is closing its dining room effective today, May 12. The adjacent event space, The Gallery @ Bait, will remain open for private bookings, however. Bait was named the No.…
Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe will open in Chesterfield in June
Mother-and-son duo Lia and Tony Buzzetta will open Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe at 120 Chesterfield Valley Drive in Chesterfield in June. The restaurant will serve a dinner-only menu inspired by the fresh ingredients and traditional cuisine of southern Italy. Buzzetta’s will open in the building that previously housed Filippo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, which closed in 2021.…
7 of St. Louis’ finest food trucks
TakozzTakozz Truck serves mouthwatering Mexican street food that perfectly captures the essence of Mexico’s rich culinary culture, prepared fresh and fast, using traditional recipes and authentic ingredients. From flavorful street tacos and quesadillas to zesty elotes and savory quesabirrias, these delicious grab-and-go treats cater to busy, on-the-move lifestyles. Takozz’s menu features a variety of delicious…
First Look: Deli Divine in St. Louis
Deli Divine, a Jewish deli and market from Ben Poremba’s Bengelina Hospitality Group, opened inside the Delmar Divine development at 5501 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis on May 1. In addition to Reubens and other sandwiches filled with pastrami, corned beef and more, Deli Divine offers open-faced bagels and bagel sandwiches, kugels and knishes, matzo ball soup and…
10 new trucks serving at Sauce Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park this season
Sauce Food Truck Friday returns to Tower Grove Park on May 12. To kick off the season, we’re highlighting the 10 new trucks that will join old favorites like Mission Taco Joint, Farmtruk and Angie Burger. DYNAMIC DISHESThis truck has an abbreviated menu for the event series, including smoked pulled pork and potato salad, hand-breaded…
7 foodie events to check out in the St. Louis area this month
Cinco De Mayo on Cherokee Street May 6 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Cherokee Street from Nebraska to Jefferson avenues,St. Louis, cincodemayostl.comThis annual celebration floods Cherokee Street with life. See live lucha libre wrestling matches and the People’s Joy Parade before dancing to live music from two different stages. With over 100 vendors to…
Speakeasy Cafe now open in historic building in the Carondelet neighborhood of south St. Louis
Speakeasy Cafe, a Prohibition-era style coffee shop at 527 Holly Hills Ave. in Carondelet, opened in early March, as reported by the Riverfront Times. The building, which previously housed a fully functioning speakeasy, was remodeled after not having been utilized since the 1930s and is now filled corner-to-corner with original furniture, artwork and decorations from…
The Wood Shack is moving into the former Twisted Ranch space in Soulard
Popular smokehouse The Wood Shack is moving from its original location at 1862 S.10th St. to the former home of Twisted Ranch (now located at 14 Maryland Plaza in the Central West End) at 1731 S. Seventh St. toward the end of May. The core menu will remain, and there will be some additions to the menu,…
Gerard Craft will open Expat BBQ at City Foundry STL in fall 2023
Niche Food Group, the hospitality group from James Beard Award-winning chef Gerard Craft, has announced its latest concept, Expat BBQ, will open this fall at City Foundry STL at 3730 Foundry Way. Expat BBQ will bring globally inspired barbecue that blends flavors from across the globe with U.S. barbecue techniques. The concept and the eatery’s…
