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January 19, 2012
Trattoria Marcella Announces Second Location
The acclaimed south city Italian restaurant Trattoria Marcella (3600 Watson Avenue; 314-352-7706) announced today that it will open a second location in west county. The new restaurant, to be located in the new Ballwin Grove development on Clayton Road north west of Route 141, is slated to open some ... More >>
Blogs
November 7, 2011
A First Look at Hooked
Evan C. JonesSince stopping by in August, Gut Check has been anticipating the opening of Hooked (8613 Olive Boulevard; 314-997-8886) in the old Pho Long space. There have been several bureaucratic hiccups causing delays (most recent issue: the restaurant was sent the wrong liquor license), bu ... More >>
Blogs
September 16, 2011
Anthony Devoti on Five Bistro's New Tasting, Late Night Menus
Ian FroebThe famed Five Bistro burger (at its original home, Newstead Tower Public House)Five Bistro (5100 Daggett Avenue; 314-773-5553) this week introduces two new menu options. On Friday and Saturday, in addition to the regular à la carte dinner menu, the restaurant is serving a five-course t ... More >>
Blogs
September 9, 2011
Tucci & Fresta's Trattoria & Bar Now Open in Clayton
Ian FroebTucci & Fresta's Trattoria & Bar opened this week at 15 North Central Avenue in Clayton, the address vacated by Portabella this May. Kim Tucci and Joe Fresta are the eponymous owners of the new venture. You know them as the co-founders of the Pasta House Co.Tucci & Fresta's i ... More >>
Blogs
September 8, 2011
Crostini Restaurant & Lounge Now Open
Ian FroebCrostini Restaurant & Lounge opened this week at 4501 Manchester Road in Forest Park Southeast. When Gut Check spoke with owner and chef Eric Winbigler in May, he described Crostini as an "old 'Mama'-style Italian restaurant, a family-style restaurant."Winbigler is still preparing th ... More >>
Blogs
August 15, 2011
Want a Table? Sign This Contract First
The Washington, D.C., branch of Eater today looks at Rouge 24, a new restaurant that requires diners to sign a contract as part of their reservation. It's a pretty remarkable document.The contract stipulates that diners who cancel their reservations after 3 p.m. on the day of the meal or who show up ... More >>
Blogs
June 22, 2011
Beef Spedini at Ricardo's Italian Cafe
Robin WheelerBeef spedini lunch special at Ricardo's Italian Cafe The Place: Ricardo's Italian Cafe (1931 Park Avenue; 314-421-4833) the 22-year-old Italian stalwart in Lafayette Square The Lunch: Beef spedini with bread, a house salad and side of pasta with red sauce from the restaurant's $ ... More >>
Blogs
May 9, 2011
Mad Tomato Opens in Clayton Tomorrow, May 10
Ian FroebMad Tomato, a new restaurant in ClaytonMad Tomato, the new Italian restaurant from chef Vito Racanelli Jr. (Onesto Pizza and Trattoria, the late Big V's Burger Joint), will open its doors at 8000 Carondelet Avenue in Clayton at 11 a.m. tomorrow, May 10.The lunch menu offers pizzas, panin ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2011
Vino Nadoz Opening at the Boulevard in Richmond Heights This Week
Vino Nadoz was transformed from a Cold Stone Creamery to a sleek 43-seat restaurant by the architects at SPACE.For the past nine years, Steven and Kathy Becker have been serving up fast-casual meals at Nadoz Euro Bakery & Café -- with the original location at the Coronado Ballroom in midtown ... More >>
Blogs
October 22, 2010
Additional Thoughts on the Closing of An American Place
Larry ForgioneTom Finkel already provided a thorough postmortem yesterday on the news that Larry Forgione's An American Place will soon close its doors. To his analysis I'd add only this:In the same Sauce Magazine roundtable that Tom cites for Forgione's comments about portion size, the chef also ... More >>
Dining
October 6, 2010
You know what they say about restaurants: Small plate, small wine list
Larry ForgioneTom Finkel already provided a thorough postmortem yesterday on the news that Larry Forgione's An American Place will soon close its doors. To his analysis I'd add only this:In the same Sauce Magazine roundtable that Tom cites for Forgione's comments about portion size, the chef also ... More >>
Blogs
November 30, 2009
FoodWire: New Tasting, Lunch Menus at Araka
Jennifer SilverbergClayton restaurant Araka (131 Carondelet Plaza; website) has announced a revised lunch menu and a new seven-course tasting menu. The lunch menu (link PDF) includes several new dishes, including spinach-ricotta raviolo, a beef short-rib sandwich and an adobo-rubbed skirt steak. ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2009
The Novice Foodie: The Prix (Fixe) Is Right at Acero
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
April 22, 2009
Power Steering: Long a fixture across the river, Andria's Steakhouse opts for westward expansion
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Blogs
September 23, 2008
Review Preview: Best of St. Louis 2008
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
September 17, 2008
How many strikes before you call a restaurant out?
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
August 13, 2008
Gut Check:
Acero in Bon Appétit; Sassafras goes green at MoBot
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Blogs
July 17, 2008
Opening Next Month: Cafe Ventana
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
July 16, 2008
Quack Addict: Let nothing come between Ian and his duck-fat frites
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
April 30, 2008
Do you miss good ol’ home cookin’? Revival wants to raise your spirits.
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Blogs
April 29, 2008
Review Preview: Revival
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Blogs
April 22, 2008
Dining Out for Life This Thursday
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
April 16, 2008
Days of Wine and Pizza
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Blogs
April 5, 2008
Weekend News: Sommelier Chris Hoel Splits for California
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Blogs
April 5, 2008
Sommelier Chris Hoel Splits for California
Two common obstacles to people who want to explore cuisine are 1) money and 2) feelings of insecurity. St. Louisans as a whole seem obsessed with value in dining. They want a lot for their money -- ever seen the lines outside Cunetto's? -- and in this economic climate, they might not have much mone ... More >>
Dining
March 26, 2008
Dead Red?
Spring has sprung, and the restaurant scene's abuzz with change.
Dining
January 2, 2008
Eh ~scape
The Central West End's newest upscale eatery has Ian looking for the exit door.
Blogs
November 26, 2007
Dining Out for Life
The Central West End's newest upscale eatery has Ian looking for the exit door.
Blogs
October 16, 2007
Review Preview: Sage
The Central West End's newest upscale eatery has Ian looking for the exit door.
News
April 18, 2007
The Wine Master
A St. Louis sommelier strives to be among the best in the world.
Dining
September 13, 2006
One Burger, One Guac and One Beer
Let's belly up to tLet's belly up to the William D. Alandale Brewing Co. in Kirkwood
Dining
March 23, 2005
Outta Sight
Juniper Grill triumphs even as a small, unassuming storefront bistro in Soulard
Dining
February 9, 2005
Cherry on Top
We're over the moon for this delectable new fusion spot
Best of St. Louis
September 29, 2004
Best Wine List in a Restaurant
Riddle's Penultimate Café and Wine Bar
Dining
May 26, 2004
Stoners
The Rose Garden offers up a tasty gimmick
Dining
November 5, 2003
Rock the Boat
Yackey's on the River brings hope and hush puppies to the banks of the Mississippi
Dining
August 27, 2003
Paradise Found
The majestic new Monarch brings world-class cuisine to St. Louis
Dining
August 6, 2003
Bar None
Bar Italia has retained its stellar reputation because it's just that good
Dining
April 30, 2003
A Fine How-Do-You-Do
Restaurateur Jean Donnelly makes a tasteful homecoming
Dining
February 12, 2003
Slice of Paris
Le Petit Paris is a fine stand-in for the City of Light
Dining
November 27, 2002
Something's Fishy
Welcome to Aqua Vin, the seafood restaurant for people who aren't all that thrilled about the stuff
Dining
September 18, 2002
By the Numbers
Though 12 North's name is unimaginative, its food is anything but
Restaurants
April 17, 2002
New Restaurant
Sqwires
Restaurants
April 17, 2002
Business Lunch
Cardwell's
Dining
November 28, 2001
Hall of Flame
Football Cardinal great Jackie Smith promises diners a hot time at his new West County restaurant
Dining
July 25, 2001
Crossing to Safety
You're in no danger of getting a bad meal at The Crossing, one of the Midwest's finest restaurants
Dining
March 21, 2001
News of the Weir
Well-known St. Louis restaurateur Jack Weir brings us another offering
Dining
April 26, 2000
Little Things Mean a Lot
Celebrating the spring Harvest
Dining
December 22, 1999
Yukon Goldfinger
Bond -- Dennis Bond -- brings delicious innovation to the Chesterfield Valley
News
November 10, 1999
What Does It Mean When Restaurants Advertise "Fine Foods" or "Fine Dining"?
Bond -- Dennis Bond -- brings delicious innovation to the Chesterfield Valley
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