The Year in St. Louis Food Porn (So Far...)

2013 is half-over, seems like a fine time to look over our favorite food photos published in the RFT this year. Shots from restaurants old and new, food festivals and a tavern or two.
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Carnitas, crispy twice-cooked pork served with guacamole, pickled red onions, cilantro, and corn tortillas. See more photos: Inside Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina.
Jennifer Silverberg
Carnitas, crispy twice-cooked pork served with guacamole, pickled red onions, cilantro, and corn tortillas. See more photos: Inside Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina.
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Beef shawarma at Kaslik Restaurant. Read more: Kaslik Restaurant Offers Real-Deal Shawarma and More in Florissant
Evan C. Jones
Beef shawarma at Kaslik Restaurant. Read more: Kaslik Restaurant Offers Real-Deal Shawarma and More in Florissant
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Clockwise from bottom left: The "Ooh La La" ($4.50) strawberry-pistachio tart, a "Bananas Foster Bombe" ($5) and a "Mille Crepe" ($4.25) flavored with white chocolate and Matcha. Read more: La Patisserie Chouquette Offers Desserts that Look (Almost) Too Good to Eat [Photos]
Mabel Suen
Clockwise from bottom left: The "Ooh La La" ($4.50) strawberry-pistachio tart, a "Bananas Foster Bombe" ($5) and a "Mille Crepe" ($4.25) flavored with white chocolate and Matcha. Read more: La Patisserie Chouquette Offers Desserts that Look (Almost) Too Good to Eat [Photos]
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The Chrystal Roll with tuna, yellowtail, cilantro, jalapeno and cucumber rolled in rice paper with eel sauce, sweet chili sauce and avocado sauce. Read more: Takaya New Asian Rolls Out Modernly Plated Sushi and Fusion Dishes
Mabel Suen
The Chrystal Roll with tuna, yellowtail, cilantro, jalapeno and cucumber rolled in rice paper with eel sauce, sweet chili sauce and avocado sauce. Read more: Takaya New Asian Rolls Out Modernly Plated Sushi and Fusion Dishes
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A pulled pork sandwich and red pepper slaw. Read more: Wilson's BBQ Serves Up St. Louis-Style Barbecue in South City
Mabel Suen
A pulled pork sandwich and red pepper slaw. Read more: Wilson's BBQ Serves Up St. Louis-Style Barbecue in South City
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"Original" cini filled with sausage, peas, parmigiano and pecorino cheese. Read more: Cini Serves Molto Bene Italian Food
Mabel Suen
"Original" cini filled with sausage, peas, parmigiano and pecorino cheese. Read more: Cini Serves Molto Bene Italian Food
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Pulled pork ($7) in St. Louis BBQ sauce mixed with hoisin and topped with sliced dill pickles, pickled cilantro and Sriracha in steamed buns from Wei Hong Bakery. Read more: Downtown's MX Movies Makes Dinner and a Movie Way Too Easy
Mabel Suen
Pulled pork ($7) in St. Louis BBQ sauce mixed with hoisin and topped with sliced dill pickles, pickled cilantro and Sriracha in steamed buns from Wei Hong Bakery. Read more: Downtown's MX Movies Makes Dinner and a Movie Way Too Easy
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Garlic-lovers left their breath mints at home in June during the fourth-annual Garlic Festival hosted by Carondelet Garden at Carondelet Park. See more photos: Scenes from Garlic Festival at Carondelet Park.
Madelaine Azar
Garlic-lovers left their breath mints at home in June during the fourth-annual Garlic Festival hosted by Carondelet Garden at Carondelet Park. See more photos: Scenes from Garlic Festival at Carondelet Park.
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Chicken lollipops with blue-cheese mousse. Read more: Inside Alumni St. Louis Downtown
Evan C. Jones
Chicken lollipops with blue-cheese mousse. Read more: Inside Alumni St. Louis Downtown
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The "ASAP" is a beef-brisket sandwich slathered in spicy sauce and topped with hot link slices and crispy cole slaw. See more photos: Inside BBQ ASAP on Manchester.
Jennifer Silverberg
The "ASAP" is a beef-brisket sandwich slathered in spicy sauce and topped with hot link slices and crispy cole slaw. See more photos: Inside BBQ ASAP on Manchester.
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The Chubbie Loco burger with pepper jack and lettuce. Read more: Chubbies Offers Burgers, Wings and Frozen Custard to Make You Nice and Pudgy [Photos]
Mabel Suen
The Chubbie Loco burger with pepper jack and lettuce. Read more: Chubbies Offers Burgers, Wings and Frozen Custard to Make You Nice and Pudgy [Photos]
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Raincrow Ranch smoked pork ribs with an Asian barbecue glaze. See more photos: Inside the Restaurant at the Cheshire.
Jennifer Silverberg
Raincrow Ranch smoked pork ribs with an Asian barbecue glaze. See more photos: Inside the Restaurant at the Cheshire.
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A "Blue Ox" cornmeal waffle with caramelized onions, slow cooked brisket, bourbon lime sauce and blue cheese. Read more: Melt Serves Savory Waffles and More at New Location on Cherokee Street [Photos]
Mabel Suen
A "Blue Ox" cornmeal waffle with caramelized onions, slow cooked brisket, bourbon lime sauce and blue cheese. Read more: Melt Serves Savory Waffles and More at New Location on Cherokee Street [Photos]
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From the appetizer menu, Hoy Jaw. Deep-fried dumplings with crab and shrimp mixed with minced pork, wrapped in tofu skin, and served with a Thai sweet chili sauce. See more photos: Inside Fork & Stix in the Delmar Loop area.
Jennifer Silverberg
From the appetizer menu, Hoy Jaw. Deep-fried dumplings with crab and shrimp mixed with minced pork, wrapped in tofu skin, and served with a Thai sweet chili sauce. See more photos: Inside Fork & Stix in the Delmar Loop area.
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Pastry chef Victoria Lopez's raw, vegan and gluten-free banana torte. Read more: Tree House Serves Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw and Gluten-Free Bistro-Style Dishes on South Grand [Photos]
Mabel Suen
Pastry chef Victoria Lopez's raw, vegan and gluten-free banana torte. Read more: Tree House Serves Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw and Gluten-Free Bistro-Style Dishes on South Grand [Photos]
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Spring vegetables with roasted hummus and chards. Read more: Panorama Experiments with the Art of Food in the Saint Louis Art Museum's New East Building
Mabel Suen
Spring vegetables with roasted hummus and chards. Read more: Panorama Experiments with the Art of Food in the Saint Louis Art Museum's New East Building
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Spicy diavolo pizza with heritage Berkshire sausage, spicy marinated tomatoes, housemade mozzarella, chile oil and fresh Parmesan. Read more: Central Table Food Hall Offers Artisan Eats in the Central West End [Photos]
Mabel Suen
Spicy diavolo pizza with heritage Berkshire sausage, spicy marinated tomatoes, housemade mozzarella, chile oil and fresh Parmesan. Read more: Central Table Food Hall Offers Artisan Eats in the Central West End [Photos]
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The charcuterie plate from The Dubliner. Read more: Gut Check Tags Along on First Dishcrawl Down Wash. Ave.
David Merritt
The charcuterie plate from The Dubliner. Read more: Gut Check Tags Along on First Dishcrawl Down Wash. Ave.
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