Waldo Jaquith, Wikimedia Commons​News broke this week that Balaban's would return -- in Chesterfield, as a tapas bar and wine shop -- but the comeback that excited us most around here was that of Drink of the Week, now written by Alicia Lohmar. If you haven't yet, do check it out.Oh -- and if you haven't yet viewed the videos for the cheese curry noodles or the deep-fried butter, you're missing primo zaniness.What else occupied our time during this chilly, rainy week?October baseball caused Th
A fairly busy month for openings. Closings, thankfully, were few. As usual, if I missed anything, please let me know in the comments.OpeningsBalaban's Wine Cellar & Tapas Bar (1772 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield): A resurrection of the famous name by business partners Steve McIntyre and Brian Underwood, with chef Kevin Sthair serving tapas and updated versions of original Balaban's classics.Brasserie by Niche (4580 Laclede Avenue): The third restaurant from Gerard Craft of Niche, with Perry Hen
Jennifer SilverbergHanley's Grille & Tap owner Jeff Constance​My review of Hanley's Grille & Tap is now available online. Hanley's is located in West County Center in Des Peres, on the first level by JC Penney's. You can view the menu and more at the restaurant's website.In this week's Back of the House slideshow, Jennifer Silverberg shows off the restaurant, its kitchen and the food.
