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Italian Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Dining

    October 20, 2011

    Bowled Flavors: Can Bocci Bar separate itself from the Italian-restaurant pack?

    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 Marcella​After spending 12 weeks in Tuscany, it's safe to say that Trattoria Marcella's (360 ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 30, 2011

    Family Food: A brother and sister team up to open Water Street Café in Maplewood

    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 Marcella​After spending 12 weeks in Tuscany, it's safe to say that Trattoria Marcella's (360 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2011

    Water Street in Maplewood Serves Up Small Plates, Clever Cocktails and More

    Chrissy Wilmes​Water Street (7268 Manchester, 314-646-8355) opened on April 15, occupying the storefront where its neighbor, Maven used to live. The space that used to be filled with homemade soaps, candles and bath bombs is now home to creative small plates and unique cocktails. Chrissy Wilm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2011

    That's What She Said: Swallowing Papa John's Hearty Italian Meats Pizza

    Katie Moulton​Has Papa John's created the Jersey Shore of pizzas? The chain's limited-edition Hearty Italian Meats pizza is meaty, cheesy, over the top, hard to talk about without snickering and ultimately, not in good taste -- in other words, a bit of a "Situation." Is it possible to order t ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 10, 2011

    It's the little things, and Filomena's Italian Kitchen gets them right

    Katie Moulton​Has Papa John's created the Jersey Shore of pizzas? The chain's limited-edition Hearty Italian Meats pizza is meaty, cheesy, over the top, hard to talk about without snickering and ultimately, not in good taste -- in other words, a bit of a "Situation." Is it possible to order t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Chef Adam Gnau of Acero Restaurant: Recipe for Ricotta Gnudi

    This is part three of Holly Fann's Chef's Choice profile of Adam Gnau of Acero restaurant in Maplewood. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Gnau, is here. Holly FannAcero's Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato Sauce and Pistachios​Ricotta gnudi (pronounced noo-dee) are soft, gnocchi-like du ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 13, 2011

    Charlie Gitto's sticks with the St. Louis Italian basics and nails them

    This is part three of Holly Fann's Chef's Choice profile of Adam Gnau of Acero restaurant in Maplewood. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Gnau, is here. Holly FannAcero's Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato Sauce and Pistachios​Ricotta gnudi (pronounced noo-dee) are soft, gnocchi-like du ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    Sweet Scout Tears into Tiramisu

    Once upon a time I was given a free slice of tiramisu by a kindly chef. I'd asked him not to trouble himself; I didn't want to appear greedy. But he brought it anyway. This chef was clearly proud of his tiramisu. His eyes lit up as he presented it to me.Adrienne Jones​I'd never had tiramisu befor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Review Slideshow: Seasons St. Louis

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 18, 2009

    Crust Achin': Ian ventures forth in search of the good pizza and finds the Good Pie

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 3, 2008

    Tapas by Any Other Name: Mia Rosa does the Spanish specialty Italian-style

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 12, 2008

    Clayton Rustic: Mazara succeeds by getting the little things right

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2008

    Coming Soon: Gio's Ristorante & Bar

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 27, 2008

    Seriously Old School: Bartolino's hauls its venerable vibe to a new location

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 30, 2008

    The Dish: Blood Orange Gelato at Benito's Gelato

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 28, 2008

    Magnum Pi: Can Ian make peace with Provel? Solve for Π.

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 21, 2008

    Cheesesteak Quest: Can Ian find a decent Philly cheesesteak in St. Louis? Yes, he can!

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 14, 2008

    Let's Get High: Gambling once again on Lumière Place, Ian looks up Cielo

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 23, 2008

    Lust for Crust: Katie's ain't your typical St. Louis pizza joint

    Jennifer Silverberg​ My review of Seasons St. Louis is now available online. Seasons is located at 79 Forum Center, the strip mall at the northwest corner of the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woods Mill Road. You can view the menu and much more at the Seasons website.In this week's Back of t ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 25, 2007

    Little Italy

    Italian tapas: A new taste sensation, or just another mixed metaphor?

  • Dining

    May 30, 2007

    Paradise Lust

    Ian takes little bites of Heaven in Maplewood.

  • Dining

    May 16, 2007

    Hearth of Gold

    Are you ready for the entrée? Ian reassesses Harvest.

  • Dining

    April 25, 2007

    Superb Tuscan

    Just like Mama used to make — if Mama wore a tuxedo and ran a restaurant in Affton.

  • Dining

    August 23, 2006

    Red and White Blues

    Are you brave enough to stare down the barrel of the culinary assault rifle that is "St. Louis Italian"?

  • Dining

    June 7, 2006

    Heavenly Discovery

    This gelato's so exceptional, it might as well be from another planet

  • Dining

    November 9, 2005

    Mob Scene

    Maggiano's Little Italy places style over substance

  • Dining

    October 12, 2005

    Primo Pitch

    Trattoria Branica is an authentic Italian delight

  • Dining

    June 29, 2005

    Room and Bored

    400 Olive is a decent hotel restaurant -- but certainly not a destination in itself

  • Dining

    February 16, 2005

    Meatball Hero

    Todd Sanders' 10th Street Italian is a Provel-free zone

  • Dining

    January 19, 2005

    Romana Black Sambuca

    Trattoria Strada Nova, 21 North Ninth Street, Columbia, 573-442-8992

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 29, 2004

    Best Takeout Counter (Gourmet Division)

    I Fratellini

  • Dining

    August 11, 2004

    Benedetto's Buzz

    A new bistro combines old-world elegance with new-world comfort

  • Dining

    March 17, 2004

    Tuscany for You and Me

    From Frontenac, with Brio

  • Dining

    March 10, 2004

    Please Pass the Macaroni

    Bellaluna combines family recipes with culinary panache

  • Dining

    October 1, 2003

    Once More, With Feeling

    Roberto Zanti finds culinary success the second time around

  • Dining

    July 30, 2003

    The Conquest of Clayton

    Luciano's Trattoria marks another delicious victory for the Del Pietro restaurant empire

  • Dining

    June 18, 2003

    The Second Time Around

    Another helping please: Spaghetteria Mama Mia gets it right

  • Dining

    April 9, 2003

    Go Hungry

    Cafe Layla ups the ante on South Grand

  • Restaurants

    April 2, 2003

    Italian Cuisine

    Trattoria Marcella

  • Dining

    February 26, 2003

    Viva Vito's

    SLU expansion couldn't keep a good restaurant down

  • Dining

    October 16, 2002

    Italian for Beginners

    Café Napoli's popularity is baffling

  • Dining

    July 17, 2002

    Classic Collection

    The dècor is nothing to write home about, but Luciano's sure-handed take on Italian favorites ensures that you won't care

  • Dining

    May 1, 2002

    So Over the Hill

    Bella Città isn't your parents' idea of an Italian restaurant, but, chances are, they'll love it too

  • Dining

    April 17, 2002

    Something About Harry

    Graced with a spectacular view and even better food, Harry's is the place to go

  • Restaurants

    April 17, 2002

    Italian Cuisine

    Trattoria Marcella

  • Dining

    January 16, 2002

    Brotherly Love

    In naming I Fratellini for her sons, Zoë Robinson pays them glowing tribute

  • Dining

    October 3, 2001

    Rustic Never Sleeps

    Forget toasted ravioli: Trattoria Marcella purveys a different kind of Italian fare

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 26, 2001

    Best Calamari

    Trattoria Marcella

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