Dave Bailey

Dave Bailey Announces New Vegetarian Restaurant, Small Batch

Prolific St. Louis restaurateur Dave Bailey (Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster, Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar and Baileys' Range) announced via email last night that he will open yet another restaurant, Small Batch, in the former Ford Motor Building at 3001 Locust Street in Midtown. The new restaurant w ... More >>

8 Great St. Louis Brunch Spots For Mother's Day This Weekend

Of all the greeting-card company holidays manufactured over the years, Mother's Day remains one we're perennially endeared toward...cause let's face it, moms deserves their own holiday. Make Mom's day with a meal at any of these eight St. Louis restaurants, which offer outstanding brunch selections ... More >>

Hungry Nerd's Restaurant Guide to Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis

Visiting Wizard World's St. Louis Comic Con at America's Center this weekend? Here are some choice places to which to adjourn for victuals and libations -- all within easy walking distance of the con! See also: - Non-Nerd's Guide to Wizard World Comic Con

Tidbits: The "You Like Us! You Really Like Us!" Edition

Are you blushing? Gut Check is blushing. The national media has so many nice things to say about St. Louis! Let's begin at the New York Post, which on Monday filed a survey of our contemporary dining scene titled "Beyond the BBQ in St. Louis". Which headline and accompanying article ("Long the bast ... More >>

The Ten Best New Restaurants in St. Louis 2012

Selecting the Riverfront Times Best of St. Louis 2012 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we're chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists ... More >>

#45: Mojito from Baileys' Range

Baileys' Range (920 Olive Street; 314-241-8121) in downtown St. Louis sees local restaurant impresario Dave Bailey tread into burger and soda shop territory, offering an impressive selection of burgers (including grass-fed beef, lamb, pork, bison, chicken, goat and vegetarian- and vegan-friendly opt ... More >>

First Look: The Fifth Wheel

On Friday, June 15, 4 Hands Brewing Company (1220 South 8th Street; 314-436-1559) introduced the Fifth Wheel, a restaurant located inside the local craft brewery. 4 Hands' president Kevin Lemp calls the Fifth Wheel's fare sophisticated bar food. The tasting room at 4 Hands was equipped with a small ... More >>

The Eight Bars With the Best Beer Selections in St. Louis

Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this RFT Music series, we're beeboping and scattin' our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. This week: The bars with the b ... More >>

The Ten Best Dessert Spots in St. Louis

Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>

The Five Best Brunch Restaurants in St. Louis

Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>

Burger Supreme: Dave Bailey strives to perfect the patty at Baileys' Range

Baileys' Range Introducing Community Table Night

As I noted in this week's review, change is afoot at Baileys' Range (920 Olive Street; 314-241-8121): The restaurant has already introduced a new executive chef and sous chef, and beginning next week, it will be open every day instead of Wednesday through Sunday. But these aren't the only developme ... More >>

Review Slideshow: Baileys' Range

Jennifer Silverberg​Baileys' Range (920 Olive Street; 314-241-8121) serves grass-fed burgers, top-notch fries and shakes for both youthful and grown-up tastes in a downtown space that could have come from no one else but Dave Bailey. My review of Baileys' Range is now available online, as is J ... More >>

Review Preview: Baileys' Range

Mabel SuenThe "Carolina" burger, topped with pulled pork, at Baileys' Range​This week, I visit Baileys' Range (920 Olive Street; 314-241-8121), Dave Baileys' downtown burger joint. Follow me after the jump for a sneak peek at my review.

In the Kitchen with Mike Warhover of Baileys' Range

This is part one of Mabel Suen's Chef's Choice profile of Mike Warhover of Baileys' Range. Part two, a Q&A, will be published tomorrow, and part three, a recipe from Warhover, will be available on Thursday. ​Mike Warhover has firmly grounded St. Louis roots, and his humble experience as a lin ... More >>

October 2011 Openings & Closings

Mabel Suen​October was a crazy month in St. Louis. While the activity in the restaurant scene paled in comparison to what happened at Busch Stadium, this was still one of the busiest stretches of restaurant openings that I've experienced over the past few years.Notable openings included Baileys' R ... More >>

Bailey's Range Now Open for Lunch

Mabel Suen​Last week, Dave Bailey's newest venture, Bailey's Range, debuted with its soft opening in downtown St. Louis. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the restaurant began offering lunchtime hours as well. Gut Check caught up with Bailey for a glimpse into the brand new burger-and-shake eatery's offe ... More >>

Robin Murphy's Spicy Pistachios

​This is the final installment of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Robin Murphy of Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster and the Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar. Part one is available here; part two, a Q&A, is posted here. Robin Wheeler​Robin Murphy had already proven herself at Baileys' Choc ... More >>

Robin Murphy of Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster and Bridge

This is part one of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Robin Murphy of Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster and Bridge. Part two, a Q&A with Murphy, follows later today and part three, a recipe, on Friday. Robin Wheeler​David Bailey's name is well-known on the St. Louis restaurant scene. He' ... More >>

Robin Murphy of Bailey's Chocolate Bar, Rooster, and Bridge, Part 2

This is part two of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Robin Murphy of Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster and Bridge. Part one is available here; part three, a recipe, we'll publish on Friday. Robin Wheeler​Did your family cook when you were a child? If so, what meals stand out? My mom was ... More >>

Brian Nieves' Wife Subpoenaed to Testify in Husband's Adult Abuse Case

Nieves: In for an awkward hearing this week.​Daily RFT exclusive...The attorney representing political campaign worker Shawn Bell in an adult abuse case against state Rep. Brian Nieves (R - Washington) has subpoenaed Nieve's wife, Julie, to testify at a court hearing Thursday. Bell, of Jefferson C ... More >>

Nervous 'bout Nieves: Readers are wary about aspiring pol's alleged temper

The Bridge Tap House sweats the small stuff, to great effect

Review Slideshow: The Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar

Jennifer SilverbergDave Bailey inside his newest venture, The Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar​Dave Bailey, owner of Baileys' Chocolate Bar and Rooster, has another hit on his hands. My review of the Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar is now available online. And be sure to view Jennifer Silverberg's ... More >>

Review Preview: The Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar

Ian Froeb​This week I visit the Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar (1004 Locust Street; 314-241-8141), the new venture from restaurateur Dave Bailey of Baileys' Chocolate Bar and Rooster. Follow me after the jump for a sneak preview of my review.

Restaurant Roll Call: February 2010 Openings and Closings

Ian FroebDave Bailey opened The Bridge in February.​I'll begin our review of February openings and closings with the first closing of March: George Mahe reports on Feast that Seasons St. Louis has closed.The restaurant opened in Creve Coeur in the spring of 2009. I reviewed it last September, find ... More >>

An Early Look at The Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar, Dave Bailey's New Venture

Dave Bailey opened The Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar last Wednesday at 1004 Locust Street. This is Bailey's third venture, following Baileys' Chocolate Bar and Rooster.Of course, it's much too early for a review -- but not too early to stop in for a beer and a look around.Ian Froeb​The Bridge ca ... More >>

Last Night: Left Bank Books Heads Downtown -- It Just Needs a Few More Books

Left Bank Books, the venerable Central West End bookstore that recently turned 39 "for the first time," in the words of events coordinator Danielle Borsch, held a grand opening celebration at its new downtown location, 321 North Tenth Street, last night.Ben Brantley, the eleven-year-old son of co-ow ... More >>

The Quintessential Crêpe

Pancakes rule — but the crêpe is king.

The Chocolate Bar Signature Martini

Bailey's Chocolate Bar, 1915 Park Avenue, 314-421-8100

2001 Domaine Joseph Rieflé Pinot Gris / 2002 Gundlach Bundschu Gewürztraminer

Sasha's Wine Bar and Market, 706-C Demun Avenue, 314-863-7274