In St. Ann, chef-owner Heena Chopra cooks innovative fare inspired by her mom

You haven't experienced flaky pastry until you've tried Maaji's Street Kitchen's (3324 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Ann; 314-395-7173) paratha. Tear into a piece and micro-wafers of the Indian flatbread shower off onto the table, into the assorted curries waiting to be sampled and onto your lap...