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Modesto

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Modesto's New Chef Selects Spring Menu

    On March 1, Gut Check reported that chef Grace Dinsmoor had left Modesto Tapas Bar and Restaurant (5257 Shaw Avenue; 314-772-82720) over creative differences, and Michael Warhover, former executive chef of Bailey's Range (920 Olive Street; 314-241-8121), had landed at Modesto as its new executive ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    Chef Shuffle: News from Modesto, Bailey's Range and Franco

    Michael Warhover, former executive chef of Baileys' Range (920 Olive Street, 314-241-8121), announced he's now the executive chef of Modesto (5257 Shaw Avenue, 314-772-8272). Peter Clark, a new addition to the St. Louis dining scene via the West Coast, replaces Warhover as executive chef of Bailey's ... 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 >>

  • Dining

    July 14, 2011

    Cafe Pintxos: The Case of the Transient Tapas

    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

    July 5, 2011

    St. Louis Food Blog Digest, 6.27-7.4

    ​Gut Check dishes on our favorite St. Louis food blogs. The Cupcake Project: Stef announced the winners of the 2011 Ice Cream Cupcake Contest. Iron Stef: A craving led Stef to share a recipe for minty pea ravioli. Kaldi's Coffee: Steve wrote that a toddy will help keep coffee lovers cool ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Kraken Wise: Squid Rocks

    ​No question about it: Squid and octopus are in. On a whirlwind visit to New York late last year, Gut Check partook of octopus dishes at four different restaurants on four consecutive nights. Last week, right here in blogland, our featured chef of the week Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto shared her ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto: Recipe for Pulpo a la Gallega

    This is part three of Chrissy Wilmes' Chef's Choice profile of Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto. Part one can be found here. Part two, a Q&A with Dinsmoor, is published here. Chrissy WilmesPulpo a al Gallega​ Finally, octopus is "in" at U.S. restaurants. This tasty seafarer has long been popular in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto, Part 2

    This is part two of Chrissy Wilmes Chef's Choice profile of Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto. Part one can be found here. Part three, a recipe from Dinsmoor, will be published tomorrow. Chrissy WilmesDinsmoor supervises Fidel Vergra, one of her two trusted assistants.​Did your family cook when you w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto

    This is part one of Chrissy Wilmes' Chef's Choice profile of chef Grace Dinsmoor of Modesto tapas bar on Shaw Avenue on the Hill. Part two, a Q&A with Dinsmoor, will be posted tomorrow. Look for part three, a recipe from Dinsmoor, Thursday. Chrissy WilmesExecutive Chef Grace Dinsmoor in her kitchen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    Happy Hour of the Day: Tin Can Tavern & Grille

    In this week's print edition, we rolled out the Riverfront Times' comprehensive list of the best happy hours in St. Louis. (And no, this wasn't only done as a public service to you, dear reader -- we're also promoting the very cool free smart-phone app that includes our fascinating finds.) In&n ... More >>

  • News

    November 25, 2010

    St. Louis Happy Hours: The Hill

    In this week's print edition, we rolled out the Riverfront Times' comprehensive list of the best happy hours in St. Louis. (And no, this wasn't only done as a public service to you, dear reader -- we're also promoting the very cool free smart-phone app that includes our fascinating finds.) In&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2010

    Happy Hour of the Day: Lafayette Fire Company No. 1

    In this week's print edition, we've rolled out the Riverfront Times' comprehensive list of the best happy hours in St. Louis. (And no, this wasn't only done as a public service to you, dear reader -- we're also promoting the very cool free smart-phone app that includes our fascinating finds.) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Top Ten Happy Hours for Foodies

    In this week's hot-off-the-presses print edition, we've compiled the Riverfront Times' comprehensive guide to the finest happy hours in St. Louis. (And no, this wasn't done only as a public service -- we're also bringing to your attention the very cool free smart-phone app that includes our fascinat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Happy Hour of the Day: The Scottish Arms

    In this week's print edition, we're rolling out the Riverfront Times' comprehensive list of the best happy hours in St. Louis. (And no, this isn't only being done as a public service to you, dear reader -- we're also promoting the very cool free smart-phone app that includes our fascinating fin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2010

    Happy Hour of the Day: Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    In this week's print edition, we're rolling out the Riverfront Times' comprehensive list of the best happy hours in St. Louis. (And no, this isn't only being done as a public service to you, dear reader -- we're also promoting the very cool free smart-phone app that includes our fascinating fin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    Amy Zupanci of Fond and Township Grocer, Part 2

    Robin Wheeler​ This is part two of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Amy Zupanci of Fond and Township Grocer. Part one is available here, and part three, a recipe, follows on Monday. Did your family cook when you were a child? If so, what meals stand out? Yes. The everyday dinner. Family ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated

    Image via​ After Ian dined at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse for this week's review, he decided to poll readers about their favorite cuts of steak (click here to vote -- the poll closes on Monday, July 19). We also put our livers into recovery and recapped the World Goblet, plus we learned a little ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Is Modesto Your Happy Place?

    Kristen Klempert​The Joint: Modesto 5257 Shaw Avenue 314-772-8272 www.modestotapas.com The Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5-7 p.m., and all day on Tuesday The Deal: $2.50-$3 for a (small) selection of bottled and draft beers, $5 daily cocktail special, $6 sangría del día and $16 pitcher of sangría roj ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Forbes Magazine Ranks St. Louis as No. 7 "Most Miserable" City

    Another week, another poll ranking St. Louis as one of the crappiest places to live. This one from Forbes, which is out with its survey of "America's Most Miserable Cities". ​The magazine ranks cities based on a number of factors, including: unemploymenttaxes (both sales and income)commute timesvi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    St. Louis Food Blog Digest: 11.7-11.13

    Gut Check dishes on our favorite St. Louis food blogs. Sounding My Barbaric Gulp: Kelly experienced the pain in the ass of French cooking. Iron Stef: Stef hung out with the Forking Fantastic authors.Show Me Vegan: Lisa reviewed Eating Animals.

  • News

    September 23, 2009

    Readers riff on rude audiences, misogynistic columnists and raw food

    Gut Check dishes on our favorite St. Louis food blogs. Sounding My Barbaric Gulp: Kelly experienced the pain in the ass of French cooking. Iron Stef: Stef hung out with the Forking Fantastic authors.Show Me Vegan: Lisa reviewed Eating Animals.

  • Dining

    September 9, 2009

    News and Notes: A Benefit for Grace Dinsmoor and restaurant openings

    Gut Check dishes on our favorite St. Louis food blogs. Sounding My Barbaric Gulp: Kelly experienced the pain in the ass of French cooking. Iron Stef: Stef hung out with the Forking Fantastic authors.Show Me Vegan: Lisa reviewed Eating Animals.

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2009

    FoodWire: Benefit for Modesto Chef Grace Dinsmoor September 13

    Chef Grace Dinsmoor of the popular tapas restaurant Modesto (5257 Shaw Avenue; website) has been battling a severe bone infection in her right leg for the past several months. On September 13, Bar Italia (13 Maryland Plaza; website) will host a benefit toward her medical bills. The benefit, organize ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    FoodWire: Tomato Festival at Modesto

    Aaron Corey, Wikimedia Commons​Yesterday was the annual La Tomatina festival in Buñol, Spain, a giant tomato food fight. Or, as we like to call it here at Gut Check International Headquarters, Wednesday. On Saturday, September 5, the popular Hill tapas bar Modesto (5257 Shaw Avenue; website) will ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 7, 2009

    Small Plates, Big Hearts

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  • Blogs

    December 24, 2008

    What Do Bakersfield and Charleston Have That St. Louis Doesn't?

    Men's Health and Women's Health magazines have come out with their ranking of the 100 best -- and worst -- cities in America for healthy living. St. Louis ranks as the second-worst city in both Men's Health and Women's Health, with only Bakersfield, California, and Charleston, West Virginia, respect ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    The Return of Your Weekly St. Louis Food Blog Digest

    A look at what's happening at our favorite St. Louis food blogs... After taking a few weeks off, the digest returns with news of a new, very well written St. Louis food blog called Let Them Eat Cake. Go check it out. Off the Menu: Joe Bonwich has news of a new endeavor from Revival chef Cary Mc ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 25, 2007

    Little Italy

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

  • Dining

    May 2, 2007

    Balaban's Is Back

    Same as it ever was? No — but that's not a bad thing.

  • News

    May 25, 2005

    Ain't No Cure for the Summertime Booze

    Chill out at these St. Louis watering holes

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 29, 2004

    Best Tapas

    Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant

  • News

    September 22, 2004

    What Can People Do Instead of Fighting Wars?

    Week of September 22, 2004

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of September 15, 2004

  • Dining

    August 18, 2004

    Mojito Limón

    Tavern 43, 7927 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, 314-725-4334

  • Dining

    May 5, 2004

    You Must Remember This

    Mirasol makes its unforgettable debut

  • News

    January 7, 2004

    Kindergarten Pop

    One of the Lou's finest female linebackers moonlights as a kindergarten teacher, and Bevinco wants to put the fire under your favorite, most generous bartenders; plus Le Many Moods of Blake Ashby (en français!)

  • Music

    October 8, 2003

    Lost in Paradise

    Grandaddy is California nightmarin'

  • Best of St. Louis

    September 24, 2003

    Best Tapas

    Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant

  • Music

    September 24, 2003

    Best Bartender

    Roxanna Ratossa
    Modesto

  • News

    June 4, 2003

    Play "Ball"!

    Week of June 4, 2003

  • Dining

    May 14, 2003

    Tapas Without Passion

    The wrong location, the wrong vibe for this lively style of dining

  • Restaurants

    April 2, 2003

    Appetizers

    T.G.I. Friday's

  • Music

    March 5, 2003

    Sum of Their Parts

    With a twisted vision, Reverend Glasseye and His Wooden Legs get a leg up on the competition

  • Calendar

    November 27, 2002

    When Seconds Count

    Eat up -- it's for a good cause

  • Dining

    November 20, 2002

    Joan Miro

    Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 5257 Shaw, 314-772-8272

  • Restaurants

    April 17, 2002

    Restaurant

    Tony's

  • Restaurants

    April 17, 2002

    New Restaurant

    Sqwires

  • Restaurants

    April 17, 2002

    Appetizers

    TGI Friday's

  • Dining

    August 22, 2001

    O Solomillo!

    One taste of Modesto's offerings, and you'll be the Spanish prisoner

  • Music

    August 16, 2000

    Radio Who?

    Hailed as a successor to Radiohead, Grandaddy makes great music while looking to the good old days

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