Email Author Ian Froeb

Awards

• 2011 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published November 11, 2010

  "Near Beer"

• 2011 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published November 4, 2010

  "Jeffrey Plaza Jewel"

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2007 Stories by Ian Froeb

• Balaban's Is Back

  published May 2, 2007

  Any talk of iconic St. Louis restaurants must include — and might even begin with — Balaban's, which for 35 years has anchored... More >>

• Blue, Fish

  published May 2, 2007

  Wilco's latest album, Sky Blue Sky (due out May 15), so far appears to be polarizing fans and critics alike; people either love or loathe... More >>

• Superb Tuscan

  published April 25, 2007

  9416 Gravois Road, Affton; 314-631-4321. Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Fri., Dinner 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (Closed Sun.) 9416 Gravois... More >>

• Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

  published April 25, 2007

  The story of the sudden, unlikely success of Brooklyn's Clap Your Hands Say Yeah — a self-released record, blogosphere buzz, Pitchfork... More >>

• Always Open

  published April 18, 2007

  4146 Manchester Avenue, 314-652-4800. Hours: Open 24 hours. More >>

• A new day has dawned at Lucas Park Grille -- and it starts with a $40 wagyu steak.

  published April 11, 2007

  1234 Washington Avenue, 314-241-7770. Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Dinner 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun.... More >>

• Stellina Pasta Café is perfectly delicious from start to finish.

  published April 4, 2007

  3342 Watson Road, 314-256-1600. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. (Closed Sun.) More >>

• Park West Grille puts Benton Park West on the culinary map.

  published March 28, 2007

  2917 South Jefferson Avenue, 314-773-7275. Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (Bar open... More >>

• Vietnam Star Turn

  published March 21, 2007

  8080 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-432-8388. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.- Sat., 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. More >>

• Roll On, Columbia

  published March 14, 2007

  An ATM that dispenses five-dollar bills: I must be in a college town. Specifically, I'm standing in the vestibule of a bank in Columbia,... More >>

• Dolce' aims high -- but does it hit Ian's sweet spot?

  published March 7, 2007

  200 North Broadway; 314-621-0407. Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Dinner 5-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat. (Lounge open till 3 a.m. Thu.-Sat.) More >>

• KoKo's pan-Latin menu is at its best when it's all over the map.

  published February 28, 2007

  3257 Ivanhoe Avenue, 314-647-3322. Hours: 5-9:30 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 5-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. Sun. (Closed Mon.) More >>

• Ba Le and Cheeburger Cheeburger break the chain mentality.

  published February 21, 2007

  3515 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-352-8400. Hours: 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. I-64 & Clarkson Road (in Westfield Shoppingtown Chesterfield);... More >>

• The Quintessential Crêpe

  published February 14, 2007

  1104 Locust Street, 314-241-8118. Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Brie #4" crêpe $8.25 More >>

• French Kissed

  published February 7, 2007

  With apologies to Ford Madox Ford, this is the saddest story I have ever heard: "We are sold out of one starter tonight, the sweetbreads."... More >>

• Wat's New

  published January 31, 2007

  6665 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-727-7057. Hours: noon-10 p.m. daily (bar open till midnight). More >>

• Pacific Rimshot

  published January 24, 2007

  100 Chesterfield Valley Drive, Chesterfield; 636-530-1198. Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5-9 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.... More >>

• Chesterfield's Got Seoul

  published January 17, 2007

  138-140 Chesterfield Towne Centre, Chesterfield; 636-536-5227. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun. More >>

• Evil Ink

  published January 17, 2007

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• Hello Delhi!

  published January 10, 2007

  11939 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur; 314-997-4224. Hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily; Dinner 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun. More >>

• Off the Rack

  published January 3, 2007

  522 North Grand Boulevard, 314-898-0400. Hours: Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Dinner 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m. daily (Limited "Terrace & Bar" menu... More >>