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May 11, 2012
Tidbits from J. Gumbo's, Pumpernickels
- Looks like another fast-casual chain is setting up shop in St. Louis: A trusted operative tells Gut Check that J. Gumbo's will open in the Central West End. (We have an exact address, but we're working to confirm it.) J. Gumbo's, which as its name might suggest specializes in Creole and Cajun far ... More >>
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May 4, 2012
Gut Check's Guide to Cinco de Mayo
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 5, is Cinco de Drinko Mayo. Though at best a regional holiday in Mexico, we here in the U.S. of A. can't get enough reveling on Sabado 5 de Mayo. Don't get us wrong, we at Gut Check also enjoy indulging in margaritas on the rocks and Mexican food, and thus have compiled a lis ... More >>
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May 3, 2012
The Five Best (Not Cheap) Italian 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 >>
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April 30, 2012
Wendy's Adds Poutine to Canadian Menus Nationwide, Argues It's Canada's National Dish
America has a tendency to ignore Canada, our neglected neighbors to the north, only paying enough attention to mock their accents. Canada, however, has a history as rich as our own -- minus a civil war, of course. They vote for an elected government, put their pants on one leg at a time and even dri ... More >>
Blogs
April 18, 2012
The Veggielante Meets MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
The Veggielante has had it up to here with people bitching that St. Louis restaurants are vegetarian unfriendly. Sure, we'd like to see more restaurants offering more meatless dishes, but there are excellent choices out there if you take the trouble to look for them. We're not here to proselytize ab ... More >>
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April 17, 2012
The Ten Best Vegetarian 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 >>
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April 16, 2012
Raw Yellowfin Tuna Linked to Salmonella, Recalled
A California company has voluntarily recalled 58,828 pounds of frozen raw yellowfin tuna associated with an outbreak of salmonella. According to the FDA, as of Friday, April 13, this oubtreak has sickened more than 100 people across twenty states and Washington, D.C., including Illinois (ten cases) ... More >>
Dining
April 12, 2012
At last, a Korean taco truck. And you're maki me hungry!
A California company has voluntarily recalled 58,828 pounds of frozen raw yellowfin tuna associated with an outbreak of salmonella. According to the FDA, as of Friday, April 13, this oubtreak has sickened more than 100 people across twenty states and Washington, D.C., including Illinois (ten cases) ... More >>
Blogs
April 10, 2012
Review Preview: Seoul Taco and Chop Shop
This week, I take a look at two of the more interesting food trucks rolling through our streets: the Korean-Mexican mashup Seoul Taco (@SeoulTaco; 314-517-9816) and the sushi truck Chop Shop (@chopshopstl). A sneak preview of my review after the jump.
Blogs
April 10, 2012
The Ten Best Places to Grab Tacos in St. Louis
In this week's RFT cover story "One Nation, Under Tacos," writer Gustavo Arellano shares the evolution of Mexican food in the U.S., chartering its history from the American Southwest and the California coast to the Midwest and everywhere in between. With temperatures cresting 80 degrees in St. Louis ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
The Five Best Sushi 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 >>
News
April 5, 2012
Great Moments in Mexican-American Restaurant History: Casa Gallardo
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 >>
News
April 5, 2012
Ask a Mexican: Are there different kinds of Mexican food?
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 >>
Dining
April 5, 2012
Too Good to Be Stew: Haunted by the memory of a Pakistani delicacy
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 >>
Blogs
March 23, 2012
Fish Fry Frenzy: Week 4, St. Cecilia Parish
St. Cecilia Parish (906 Eichelberger Street, 314-351-1318) is the unofficial church for Mexican-American Catholics in St. Louis. Families come together for its fish fry events and cook up incredible, authentic Mexican cuisine. Its most famous dish is the Chile Relleno, or stuffed pepper, a giant pe ... More >>
Dining
March 15, 2012
Seven Heaven: Siete Luminarias burns bright — even amid the many Mexican marvels of Cherokee Street
St. Cecilia Parish (906 Eichelberger Street, 314-351-1318) is the unofficial church for Mexican-American Catholics in St. Louis. Families come together for its fish fry events and cook up incredible, authentic Mexican cuisine. Its most famous dish is the Chile Relleno, or stuffed pepper, a giant pe ... More >>
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March 13, 2012
Ten Best Irish Dishes in St. Louis: Irish Soda Bread at The Daily Bread
To many, Irish food is synonymous with potato soup, bangers and mash, and prototypical pub fare. But with St. Patrick's Day just days away, other Irish classics are making an appearance in local restaurants and bakeries. Irish soda bread is one such delicacy. For a taste of this festive bread we lo ... More >>
Blogs
March 13, 2012
Review Preview: Siete Luminarias
This week, I visit the new Mexican restaurant Siete Luminarias (2818 Cherokee Street; 314-932-1333). While the menu includes tacos and other taqueria staples, there are also some less familiar dishes. To the catalogue of essential sandwiches we must now add the pambazo. This is essentially the clas ... More >>
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March 12, 2012
Ten Best Irish Dishes in St. Louis: Corned Beef and Cabbage at Helen Fitzgerald's
Corned beef and cabbage is far from native fare in Ireland, and largely appears on menus to satisfy the tastes of tourists. On this side of the pond, though, the legend persists that corned beef and cabbage is authentic Irish cuisine, and, as a result, no other dish is as heralded as quintessentiall ... More >>
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March 9, 2012
Ten Best Irish Dishes in St. Louis: Irish Stew at Llywelyn's Pub
There's no question that the Irish enjoy sneaking their national spirits, whiskey and Guinness into everything from coffee to cheesecake. Such is also the case with Llywelyn's Pub's (4747 McPherson Avenue; 314-361-3003) take on an Irish stew, which features a smooth Guinness-Jameson stock. This Iri ... More >>
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Fish Fry Frenzy: Week 1, First Unitarian Church of St. Louis
Vegan felafel, pita bread, veggie chili and dolmas aren't traditional fish fry fare, but then, little about the menu at the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis (5007 Waterman Boulevard, 314-361-0595) UnFish Fry could be described as traditional. This annual vegetarian dinner not only takes meat off ... More >>
Dining
March 1, 2012
Devils in the Details: Diablitos Cantina aims to stand out in a very crowded culinary field
Vegan felafel, pita bread, veggie chili and dolmas aren't traditional fish fry fare, but then, little about the menu at the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis (5007 Waterman Boulevard, 314-361-0595) UnFish Fry could be described as traditional. This annual vegetarian dinner not only takes meat off ... More >>
Blogs
February 27, 2012
The Veggielante Rises at the Vine
Endless apologies, O loyal readers, for the extended hiatus that this column took. But now we're back with a new Veggielante, a new format and a new list of restaurants to sate your vegetarian appetites. The Veggielante has had it up to here with people bitching that St. Louis restaurants are vege ... More >>
Dining
January 26, 2012
Nuoc Charm: Dao Tien is a peach of a Vietnamese bistro, and a slice of home-style heaven
Endless apologies, O loyal readers, for the extended hiatus that this column took. But now we're back with a new Veggielante, a new format and a new list of restaurants to sate your vegetarian appetites. The Veggielante has had it up to here with people bitching that St. Louis restaurants are vege ... More >>
Blogs
January 9, 2012
The Nine Best Tapas/Small Plates 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 >>
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December 29, 2011
The Five Best Vietnamese 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 >>
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December 5, 2011
Chop Shop Food Truck Launches Today
via FacebookYou know, I was just thinking it's been too long -- 24 hours, at least, maybe 48 -- since a new food truck hit the streets of St. Louis. Today, Chop Shop will make its maiden voyage, arriving at Purina headquarters (Chouteau Avenue between South Tucker Boulevard and South Seventh Stre ... More >>
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November 29, 2011
Indian and Pakistani "Fast Food" Restaurant Coming to U. City
New life for Indian Food?Signs in the windows of 6800F Olive Boulevard, the westernmost storefront of the small strip mall at the intersection of Olive and Ferguson Avenue in University City, tout the imminent arrival of an Indian and Pakistani "fast food" restaurant. There is no official signage ... More >>
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October 25, 2011
The Five Best Thai Restaurants in St. Louis
Selecting the Riverfront Times Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. This year, Gut Check is celebrating five contenders in several categories.Jennifer SilverbergA dish at this year's Best Thai RestaurantOne t ... More >>
Dining
October 20, 2011
Bowled Flavors: Can Bocci Bar separate itself from the Italian-restaurant pack?
Selecting the Riverfront Times Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. This year, Gut Check is celebrating five contenders in several categories.Jennifer SilverbergA dish at this year's Best Thai RestaurantOne t ... More >>
Dining
October 13, 2011
Hiro's Welcome: The Loop's newest sushi joint has something extra to offer
Selecting the Riverfront Times Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. This year, Gut Check is celebrating five contenders in several categories.Jennifer SilverbergA dish at this year's Best Thai RestaurantOne t ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2011
Ya-Hala Restaurant Now Open in Bridgeton
Ian FroebYa-Hala in BridgetonYa-Hala Restaurant is now open at 12434 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. Ya-Hala serves Middle Eastern cuisine: appetizers such as hummus, tabouleh and kibbeh; beef and chicken shawarma; and beef and lamb kabobs.(For whatever it's worth, one of Gut Check's most tru ... More >>
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October 4, 2011
The Five Best Taquerias 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 >>
Blogs
September 22, 2011
Steve Komorek of Trattoria Marcella: Recipe for Meatballs With Creamy Polenta
This is part three of Emily Wasserman's Chef's Choice profile of Steve Komorek of Trattoria Marcella. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Komorek, is published here. Courtesy of Trattoria MarcellaAfter spending 12 weeks in Tuscany, it's safe to say that Trattoria Marcella's (360 ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Cafe Natasha's Falafel-Eating Contest: Gut Check Investigates
Lee HarrisFriends enjoying the falafel contest at Cafe Natasha's Kabob International Cafe Natasha's Kabob International (3200 South Grand Boulevard; 314-771-3411) recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its $10 all-you-can-eat hummus bar the only way it knew how: a falafel-eating con ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2011
Battle Chicken Korma: India Palace Vs. Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Cuisine
Gut Check receives a lot of press releases for new products. Many are useless, but occasionally one passes through that piques our interest. In this case, Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Cuisine made us do a double-take with their promise of all-natural, authentic, complete Indian meals that can be pr ... More >>
Dining
September 15, 2011
Riverbend Restaurant & Bar brings New Orleans' cuisine to St. Louis
Gut Check receives a lot of press releases for new products. Many are useless, but occasionally one passes through that piques our interest. In this case, Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Cuisine made us do a double-take with their promise of all-natural, authentic, complete Indian meals that can be pr ... More >>
Blogs
September 12, 2011
Café Pintxos Drops the Tapas (Including the Pintxos)
Jennifer SilverbergCafé PintxosWhen I reviewed Café Pintxos (3407 Olive Street, 314-338-2500) this July, I noted how I was unable to order the restaurant's namesake dish, a Basque variation on Spanish tapas. For no clear reason, the pintxos weren't available during my visits.Now the pintxos -- ... More >>
Blogs
September 1, 2011
The Sushi Roll Lunch Special at Thai Nivas
Deborah HylandThe Spicy Salmon Roll with Chef's Choice Nigiri at Thai Nivas.The Place: Thai Nivas (11054 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur; 314-567-8989), a Thai/Japanese restaurant in the same Creve Coeur strip mall that also houses Pumpernickles. The Lunch: The Nivas Combo Deluxe (a choice from ... More >>
Dining
August 18, 2011
Adobe Reds brings a taste of New Mexico to Midtown
Deborah HylandThe Spicy Salmon Roll with Chef's Choice Nigiri at Thai Nivas.The Place: Thai Nivas (11054 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur; 314-567-8989), a Thai/Japanese restaurant in the same Creve Coeur strip mall that also houses Pumpernickles. The Lunch: The Nivas Combo Deluxe (a choice from ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2011
Elie Harir of The Mediterranean Grill
This is part one of Emily Wasserman's Chef's Choice profile of chef Elie Harir of the Mediterranean Grill. Part two, a Q&A, will be posted tomorrow, and part three, a recipe from Harir, will be published on Thursday. Kelly HoganElie Harir with his staffOn a typical 118 degree St. Louis summe ... More >>
Blogs
August 2, 2011
#71: The Vegetarian Platter at Ranoush
Emily WassermanEntering Ranoush (200 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood; 314-726-6874) is like stepping into a scene out of Arabian Nights. Sequined tapestries line the walls, brass lamps hang from the ceiling and intricately carved metal rings hold the napkins and silverware. Gut Check uncovered ... More >>
Blogs
August 2, 2011
Dear Chuy Arzola's: Please Don't Change Lunch.
Welcome to Lunch Bucket List, a recurring feature in which Gut Check checks out the many lunch specials available at restaurants around town. Know a lunch special we should check out? Drop us a line.Robin WheelerThe Austin from Chuy Arzola'sThe Place: Chuy Arzola's (3701 Lindell Boulevard; 31 ... More >>
Blogs
July 22, 2011
Hiro Prepares to Open in the Delmar Loop
Ian FroebHiro in the Delmar LoopHiro, a sushi and izakaya restaurant from 609 Lounge owner Bernie Lee, looks just about ready to debut at 609 Eastgate Avenue. It might have opened already, but calls this morning just before its posted lunch hours went unanswered.The address was previously the hom ... More >>
Dining
July 14, 2011
Cafe Pintxos: The Case of the Transient Tapas
Ian FroebHiro in the Delmar LoopHiro, a sushi and izakaya restaurant from 609 Lounge owner Bernie Lee, looks just about ready to debut at 609 Eastgate Avenue. It might have opened already, but calls this morning just before its posted lunch hours went unanswered.The address was previously the hom ... More >>
Blogs
July 13, 2011
Review Slideshow: Café Pintxos
Jennifer SilverbergRoasted garlic, with accompaniments, at Cafe PintxosI present to you one of the stranger experiences from my five years of reviewing restaurants: the futile quest for the namesake dish at Café Pintxos (3407 Olive Street; 314-338-2500). My review of Café Pintxos, the tapas bar ... More >>
Blogs
July 12, 2011
Review Preview: Café Pintxos
Jennifer SilverbergThe ensalda de pulpo (octopus salad) at Café PintxosThis week, I visit Café Pintxos (3407 Olive Street; 314-338-2500), the restaurant inside the new Hotel Ignacio in midtown.The Basque term pintxos is roughly synonymous with tapas, and if you think of Café Pintxos as a tapas ... More >>
Blogs
July 11, 2011
Spicing Things Up with House of India
Welcome to Lunch Bucket List, a recurring feature in which Gut Check checks out the many lunch specials available at restaurants around town. Know a lunch special we should check out? Drop us a line.Emily WassermanA plate from House of India's all-you-can-eat buffet The Place: House of India ... More >>
Dining
June 30, 2011
Family Food: A brother and sister team up to open Water Street Café in Maplewood
Welcome to Lunch Bucket List, a recurring feature in which Gut Check checks out the many lunch specials available at restaurants around town. Know a lunch special we should check out? Drop us a line.Emily WassermanA plate from House of India's all-you-can-eat buffet The Place: House of India ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2011
Lynne Truong of Banh Mi So #1 Saigon Gourmet: Recipe for Bun Ga Xao
This is part three of Antonio Pacheco's Chef's Choice profile of chef Lynne Truong of Banh Mi So #1. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Truong, is published here. Antonio PachecoWhile chef Lynne Truong prepares myriad Vietnamese dishes, a highlight of Banh Mi So #1 -- Saigon Go ... More >>
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