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2013 Stories by Mabel Suen

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  First Look: Wilson's BBQ Serves Up St. Louis-Style Barbecue in South City

  published Feb 14, 2013

  This ain't no dry rub. With many proud proprietors of sauce-heavy St. Louis-style barbecue popping up as of late, Gut Check's going to have to loosen its belt every now and then to, ahem, draw some qu... More >>

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  REO Speedwagon, Brandy, Sasha, Boris and More in This Week's Show Announcements

  published Feb 13, 2013

  Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out... More >>

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  First Look: Takaya New Asian Rolls Out Modernly Plated Sushi and Fusion Dishes

  published Feb 11, 2013

  On a moderately busy Friday evening about a month after its opening, general manager Simon Rhim of Takaya New Asian (634 Washington Avenue; 314-241-5721) explains that owner Eric Heckman just rolled s... More >>

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  Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from February 11 to 17

  published Feb 11, 2013

  Perhaps one of the greatest joys of this here job is seeing what bands come up with for press photos. They range from strange and deranged to just plain silly (as shown above in string form). In cas... More >>

• The Ten Best Food Events in St. Louis This Weekend: February 8 to February 10

  published Feb 08, 2013

  I see bead people. The Mardi Gras party commences in Soulard this Saturday. A few related events get included in the following recommendations. Check out these lists of ten Mardi Gras food and drink s... More >>

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  The Ten Best Non Mardi Gras Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: February 8 to 10

  published Feb 08, 2013

  Well, I can cross "get personally serenaded in a room full of people by an expertly expletive-spitting, sparkly cape wearing Blowfly" off of my bucket list now (the "girlfriend" mentioned in the app... More >>

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  Garbage, Rakim, Fall Out Boy, the Deftones and More in This Week's Show Announcements

  published Feb 06, 2013

  Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out... More >>

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  Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from February 4 to 10

  published Feb 04, 2013

  Between the Superbowl, Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day, there's no shortage of excuses to celebrate something somewhere sometime soon lately, or even retroactively. Find a place to party this week from... More >>

• The Ten Best Food Events in St. Louis This Weekend: February 1 to February 3

  published Feb 01, 2013

  This time of year always seems a tad overwhelming. Look forward to festivities surrounding Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl all at once! Plenty of drinking and dining opportunities await... More >>

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  The Ten Best Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: February 1 to 3

  published Feb 01, 2013

  The line-up this weekend is as schizophrenic as the weather! Lesson learned: always wear layers, and be thankful if there's a partially broken umbrella in your desk because it's still better than havi... More >>

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  First Look: Cini Serves Molto Bene Italian Food

  published Jan 31, 2013

  Sure, a salad or a bowl of pasta topped with made-from-scratch diavolo sauce and tons of fresh veggies sounds wholesome and healthy and all -- but doesn't it sound even better when the meal comes acco... More >>

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  Pinback, The English Beat, The Spits and More in This Week's Show Announcements

  published Jan 30, 2013

  Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out... More >>

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  Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis this Week from January 28 to February 3

  published Jan 28, 2013

  February's shaping up to be a pretty crazy month for music. And by crazy, I mean crazy. With the likes of Lady Gaga and Blowfly in only the first week, it'll be hard to compete with the level of she... More >>

• The Ten Best Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: January 25 to 27

  published Jan 25, 2013

  If I had a quarter for every Jell-O shot I've been offered since I started this job, I'd probably have enough change to get a couple beers out of the boozy vending machine downstairs. I've never been ... More >>

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  Ten Best Food Events in St. Louis This Weekend: Jan. 25-26

  published Jan 25, 2013

  Winter wages on -- embrace it by attending a frosty brewfest or St. Charles' Fete de Glace. Alternatively, you won't have to look far for ways to warm up. Try the Mardi Gras Wine, Beer & Whiskey Tasti... More >>

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  First Look: Downtown's MX Movies Makes Dinner and a Movie Way Too Easy

  published Jan 24, 2013

  Earlier this month, Daily RFT reported on MX Movies (618 Washington Avenue), a new downtown movie theater equipped to destroy your new year's resolutions. On January 17, the dine-in movie experience w... More >>

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  Lee Fields & the Expressions, Bad Religion, Cappadonna and More in This Week's Show Announcements

  published Jan 23, 2013

  Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out... More >>

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  Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from January 22 to 27

  published Jan 22, 2013

  Well, I hope you enjoyed that temporary shot of springtime over the weekend while you could! Clouds are currently unloading some major snowflakes outside, but that's no reason to get left out in the c... More >>

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  The Ten Best Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: January 18 to 20

  published Jan 18, 2013

  We all all know how that one saying goes: If you're bored, you're boring! But hey, we're people, not grizzly bears, so there's no reason to be snoring in some sort of hibernation space over the next f... More >>

• Ten Best Food Events This Weekend: Jan. 18-20

  published Jan 18, 2013

  Third Fridays always bring a lot to the table. Embrace the unseasonably warm weather to come this weekend by heading out for some dining and libations. Read on for some tasty recommendations. Among th... More >>

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  Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three to Play New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

  published Jan 18, 2013

  Where in the world isn't Pokey LaFarge these daysr In the past year, he's made all sorts of waves -- on the radio, over the ocean and even on TV, culminating a wide range of adoring fans. Between ap... More >>

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  Q&A With Central Table Food Hall Developer Walter McClure

  published Jan 17, 2013

  When Gut Check first received notice about a new concept for the Central West End called Central Table Food Hall (23 South Euclid Avenue), grandiose visions of Hogwarts' Great Hall-style dining with m... More >>

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  Animal Collective, Hoodie Allen, Widespread Panic and More in This Week's Show Announcements

  published Jan 16, 2013

  Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out... More >>

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  Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from January 14 to 20

  published Jan 14, 2013

  Whenever Kiernan Maletsky (remember that guyr) first announced to our small freelance music writing staff that Daniel Hill would be taking over the reigns at RFT Music, it was sort of emotional. Kie... More >>

• Ten Best Food Events This Weekend: Jan. 11-13

  published Jan 11, 2013

  Friday (Jan. 11): Nursery Crimes @ Bissell Mansion Restaurant & Dinner Theatre Catch dinner and a show with a spooky murder mystery based on nursery rhymes. The dinner menu includes appetizers of cr... More >>