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    May 18, 2012

    The Five Best Spots for Comfort Food 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

    April 26, 2012

    Oh, Mickey's: 'Cue so fine, it blows food critic's mind

    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 22, 2012

    Pink Slime: You Know You Want It -- Here's Where to Get It!

    It's easy to say you want to know all about what's in your food and where it comes from. You know -- farm-to-table, sustainable agriculture, heirloom parsnips and all that. But we all know that sometimes our go-to guy at the farmers' market is fresh outta parsnips, heirloom or otherwise, and more to ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 8, 2012

    Jackpot! With Epic Pizza & Subs, ex-casino honcho Todd George goes from counting dough to baking it

    It's easy to say you want to know all about what's in your food and where it comes from. You know -- farm-to-table, sustainable agriculture, heirloom parsnips and all that. But we all know that sometimes our go-to guy at the farmers' market is fresh outta parsnips, heirloom or otherwise, and more to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    USDA Requires Nutritional Facts for Raw Meat and Poultry

    On Thursday, March 1, a new rule implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service requires that packaged raw ground or chopped meat and poultry be labeled with nutritional information. The rule, which was originally announced on December 29, 2010 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    A Tasty Recipe for Your Beefy Love Meat, Valentine's Day Style

    While these days it seems like those who eat offal are adventurous gourmands, this wasn't always the case. Organ meats are humble by nature, the odd science-project leftovers after the animal has been broken down into the more obviously appealing roasts and steaks. With clever cooking techniques, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    The Seven Best Hot Dog Stands 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

    December 29, 2011

    Oops!...He Did It Again: RFT's insatiable food scribe chowed his way through another year — what a pig!

    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

    December 8, 2011

    Pizza My Heart: Mr. X will ignite your lust for crust

    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

    November 3, 2011

    J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Now Open

    Screenshot: www.jgilberts.com​J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood opened this week at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres) in the space previously occupied by Primebar. J. Gilbert's is a small chain, with only four other locations: Glastonbury, Connecticut; McLean, ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 20, 2011

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

    Screenshot: www.jgilberts.com​J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood opened this week at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres) in the space previously occupied by Primebar. J. Gilbert's is a small chain, with only four other locations: Glastonbury, Connecticut; McLean, ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 22, 2011

    Home Wine Kitchen, Cassy Vires' new Maplewood restaurant, isn't afraid to shake things up

    Screenshot: www.jgilberts.com​J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood opened this week at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres) in the space previously occupied by Primebar. J. Gilbert's is a small chain, with only four other locations: Glastonbury, Connecticut; McLean, ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 25, 2011

    Unsteaksmanlike Conduct: Shula's 347 Grill needs to turn up the heat

    Screenshot: www.jgilberts.com​J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood opened this week at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres) in the space previously occupied by Primebar. J. Gilbert's is a small chain, with only four other locations: Glastonbury, Connecticut; McLean, ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 4, 2011

    PW Pizza, Paul and Wendy Hamilton's new place, isn't fancy. It's just good.

    Screenshot: www.jgilberts.com​J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood opened this week at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres) in the space previously occupied by Primebar. J. Gilbert's is a small chain, with only four other locations: Glastonbury, Connecticut; McLean, ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 28, 2011

    Duck Yeah: Wes Johnson's new restaurant is fun -- and fantastic

    Screenshot: www.jgilberts.com​J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood opened this week at West County Center (I-270 & Manchester Road, Des Peres) in the space previously occupied by Primebar. J. Gilbert's is a small chain, with only four other locations: Glastonbury, Connecticut; McLean, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Eating Some Tasty Tongue at Kopperman's Delicatessen

    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. Holly FannThe A Brisket A Basket special at Kopperman's is a beast.​ The Place: Kopperman's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    #85: Legend Club at LeGrand's Market & Catering

    Erika MillerThe Legend Club is 7" worth of meaty, saucy deliciousness.​Whether you're new to St. Louis or have lived here your whole life, you know there are some things you'll be ridiculed for if you haven't experienced. Never had Ted Drewes? What's wrong with you? Never boiled in the sun on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Trying Out Café Pintxos' Tapas Menu

    Robin UtzThe flatbreads and Melon Chorizo & Alcachofa Pintxo​This weekend, Gut Check had plans to see a show at Powell Hall. (We do things other than eat, you know!) This gave us a perfect opportunity to check out the tapas and atmosphere at the newly opened Café Pintxos (3407 Olive Street; 3 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Love Me Tenderloin at Yia Yia's Euro Bistro

    Ian FroebThe beef tenderloin sandwich at Yia Yia's Euro Bistro​The Place: Yia Yia's Euro Bistro (15601 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield; 636-537-9991), the St. Louis location of the restaurant chain that, unusually for a multi-state operation, uses some local meat and produce.The Lunch: The grilled b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Ground Beef Recalls Abound

    Wikimedia CommonsLots and lots of ground beef, recalled.​ Just in time for grilling season, ground beef has been recalled from opposite ends of the country. Irish Hills Meat Company in Tipton, Michigan (55 miles southwest of Detroit) recalled about 900 pounds of ground beef for possible E. co ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 19, 2011

    Ian takes a flyer on sauerbraten at River City Casino's Beerhouse

    Wikimedia CommonsLots and lots of ground beef, recalled.​ Just in time for grilling season, ground beef has been recalled from opposite ends of the country. Irish Hills Meat Company in Tipton, Michigan (55 miles southwest of Detroit) recalled about 900 pounds of ground beef for possible E. co ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 5, 2011

    C Notes: Ian completes the journey through his 100 Favorite St. Louis Dishes

    Wikimedia CommonsLots and lots of ground beef, recalled.​ Just in time for grilling season, ground beef has been recalled from opposite ends of the country. Irish Hills Meat Company in Tipton, Michigan (55 miles southwest of Detroit) recalled about 900 pounds of ground beef for possible E. co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Jowl Bacon from the Farmers' Larder - Sweet Jesus, Is It Delicious!

    Holly FannNew to the farmers' market scene this year is the Farmers' Larder.​Standing in the pouring rain behind a small white folding table at the Maplewood Farmers' Market this past Wednesday was Lucian Matoushek, smiling quietly next to a small chalkboard sign containing a list of the day's ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 28, 2011

    Bogart This Joint: Bogart's Smokehouse induces barbecue-phoria

    Holly FannNew to the farmers' market scene this year is the Farmers' Larder.​Standing in the pouring rain behind a small white folding table at the Maplewood Farmers' Market this past Wednesday was Lucian Matoushek, smiling quietly next to a small chalkboard sign containing a list of the day's ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 17, 2011

    Wicked Mama: A pair of neighborhood joints worth venturing out of your neighborhood for

    Holly FannNew to the farmers' market scene this year is the Farmers' Larder.​Standing in the pouring rain behind a small white folding table at the Maplewood Farmers' Market this past Wednesday was Lucian Matoushek, smiling quietly next to a small chalkboard sign containing a list of the day's ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 3, 2011

    Prime 1000 steakhouse is batting a thousand in the loft district

    Holly FannNew to the farmers' market scene this year is the Farmers' Larder.​Standing in the pouring rain behind a small white folding table at the Maplewood Farmers' Market this past Wednesday was Lucian Matoushek, smiling quietly next to a small chalkboard sign containing a list of the day's ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Bogart's Smokehouse Now Open in Soulard

    Robin Wheeler​ At the height of their first lunch rush today, barbecue mastermind Skip Steele stepped outside Bogart's Smokehouse, his small joint across from Soulard Market, to take a phone call. Dogs on their afternoon walk stopped to give Steele the once-over, straining at their leashes t ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 17, 2011

    Central Café offers a menu of Lebanese staples — but, oh, the chicken!

    Robin Wheeler​ At the height of their first lunch rush today, barbecue mastermind Skip Steele stepped outside Bogart's Smokehouse, his small joint across from Soulard Market, to take a phone call. Dogs on their afternoon walk stopped to give Steele the once-over, straining at their leashes t ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 10, 2011

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

    Robin Wheeler​ At the height of their first lunch rush today, barbecue mastermind Skip Steele stepped outside Bogart's Smokehouse, his small joint across from Soulard Market, to take a phone call. Dogs on their afternoon walk stopped to give Steele the once-over, straining at their leashes t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Baseball's Best Burger Clobbered by Meat Monster from Akron

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 23, 2010

    Bliss out on comfort food at the Tavern Kitchen & Bar

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 16, 2010

    PM BBQ cooks up the best brisket in town

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 9, 2010

    Build a better sammie, and the college kids'll beat a path to your door

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 25, 2010

    A Pig Flies in Soulard: Will Market Grill and its pork "wings" soar or sink?

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 15, 2010

    Patience Is Rewarded at Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 14, 2010

    Is the steak house at the new River City Casino worth the price of admission? Bet on it.

    Robin WheelerBaseball's best burger? Um, not any more.​And you thought Baseball's Best Burger would be hard to top. The Gateway Grizzlies are proud of their concessions, and we respect that. Last year we respected 'em so much that we sent a writer out to compare three of their offerings head ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    #69: Bill's "Burger Meister Burger" at Cardwell's at the Plaza

    Ian FroebBill's "Burger Meister Burger" at Cardwell's at the Plaza​Bill's "Burger Meister Burger" -- the quotes are the restaurant's own -- is an exaggerated name for what is essentially a bacon cheeseburger. The exaggeration is fitting, though, because this takes what makes pretty much any bacon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    Sleek Celebrates Two Years in St. Louis with Art, Beef and Hubert Keller

    Jennifer Silverberg​This Friday Sleek at Lumière Place marks its second year in St. Louis with a celebration of art and beef. The steakhouse will host Carpe Diem with Chef Hubert Keller, featuring local artist Jennifer Hayes, at Sleek's second anniversary "Beef Around the World" dinner. "We ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2010

    Ian Froeb's 100 Favorite St. Louis Dishes, #74: Arancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 24, 2010

    Chez Leon reinvents itself in Clayton

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 24, 2010

    Hankering for the comforts of pho? Come to Mama!

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 3, 2010

    Brasserie by Niche wears its honest-to-goodness heart on its sleeve

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 13, 2010

    Table Three: Where the Wildwood elite eat meat?

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 23, 2009

    Tenticular Fortitude: Ian counts down the top 10 dishes of '09 (hint: he loves him some octopus!)

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 15, 2009

    Creative Fusion: No joke, at Café Lazeez you can get chicken tandoori and chicken tikka as pizza toppings

    Ian FroebArancini at Lorenzo's Trattoria​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share your own favorites vi ... More >>

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