Much talk about the fate of Tower Grove East gastropub the Shaved Duck (2900 Virginia Avenue) over the past few days. But rumors of its imminent demise were greatly exaggerated. Owner Ally Nisbet has sent out a press release to explain that the restaurant will close after service tonight -- but only for three weeks. The Shaved Duck will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, with a new concept. Nisbet's press release has the details: We are retooling the menu, loading it up with approachable, rustic di
Click image for larger version.Eclipse, the restaurant on the first floor of the new Moonrise Hotel (6177 Delmar Boulevard), opens for business today.The 130-seat restaurant promises fine dining at affordable prices, says Moonrise owner and local impresario Joe Edwards. Sidewalk dining will fit around 40 more people.General manager and certified sommelier Chad George oversees the staff of 85 at the restaurant, which he says will serve "classic American [cuisine] with a few twists." The starting
Meat-lovers, rejoice: Wes Johnson and Brendan Noonan, currently of Eclipse and formerly of the Shaved Duck, are putting on a special meat-centric meal, Carnivorale. The seven-course dinner will take place on Monday, November 9, at Sol Lounge (4239 Lindell Boulevard). The cost is $125 per person, which includes tip and valet parking. For an additional $40 per person, you receive a "bottomless" serving of beer or wine. You can make reservations at the event's website. Check out the menu after the
