The Dallas-based chain Genghis Grill is opening its first St. Louis-area location this Thursday, March 5, at 15819 Fountain Plaza Drive. It's a Mongolian barbecue joint, which means -- well, let's just let the company's own Web site describe the fun:Guests at Genghis Grill build their own bowls by choosing their own meats, spices, vegetables and sauces from Khan's Kitchen (a food bar featuring an array of ingredients), and then march over to a massive hot circular grill- Genghis Grill! There, t
Today on the Daily RFT, my colleague Chad Garrison discussed the rather racy new Hardee's ad in which model and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi expresses her love for Hardee's Western Thickburger. Here's the commercial, which aired many times during this past weekend's NCAA basketball action: So is the Western Thickburger really so good that you want to lick dribbled sauce off your own calf?
Ian FroebMike Emerson serving whole-hog barbecue at Pappy's Smokehouse in February.Pappy's Smokehouse (3106 Olive Street; Web site) owner Mike Emerson posted fantastic news on the STL Bites forum: His Midtown barbecue joint has been invited to participate in this year's Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in New York City. The festival will be held Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14."Our little garage band is opening for the Rolling Stones," Emerson joked when I called him this morning. Typically
Playboy has posted its picks for the top ten barbecue joints in America, and 17th Street Bar & Grill makes the cut. Here is some of what Sean McCusker writes about 17th Street and owner Mike Mills: Known throughout the barbecue world as "The Legend," Mike Mills is the Muhammad Ali of ribs. He's taken on all comers, kicking asses and ultimately winning the title of Grand World Champion crown at the annual Memphis In May Barbecue Cooking Contest a record three times, laying the groundwork for
