Saddened as we were by the drawn-out demise of Lulu’s Local Eatery, it’s a relief to see something new on the corner of South Grand Boulevard and Wyoming Street.
With Eat Today, new tenants Theo and Ruth Mengistie offer up a taste of their native Ethiopia, with plentiful vegetarian options and a menu that isn’t averse to including things like quesadillas, broccoli and fries. Our tip is to look for the more Ethiopian leaning dishes: The “veggie lover” combo includes deliciously spiced, warming yellow split peas, as well as whole brown lentils, and collard greens that are packed with flavor. The roast chicken is tender and juicy, with flavor from garlic, rosemary and assorted Ethiopian spices. Be sure to order the spongy injera (the slightly sour Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour) with your meal: It’s perfect for mopping up leftover sauce.
3201 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314.449.1051, eattodaynew.toast.site
This article appears in September 2024.