Food & Drink

Beffa's Restaurant Will Close October 1

The Midtown institution had reopened in March 2020 after a 9-year closure

By Sarah Fenske

An attempt to bring back one of St. Louis' landmark restaurants  has ended in defeat — but the restaurateurs say they'll be back with a new concept. Beffa's Bar & Restaurant (2700 Olive Street) reopened in Midtown St. Louis in March 2020, nine years after the closure of the original Beffa's at the same site...

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21 Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars in St. Louis

You shouldn't be cooped up all of the time in your house, and your dog shouldn't, either. You and your buddy both…

By Riverfront Times

Zoomies Pet Cafe
(5838 Macklind Avenue, zoomiespetcafe.com)
This pet cafe was made just for you and your pup. Zoomies can be your home-away-from-home when both you and your dog want to get out of the house. The coffee is good, the Wi-Fi signal is strong and they'll even feed you both, too. Pick up a treat for your dog, order yourself the avocado toast and get your stupid emails read all at Zoomies Pet Cafe.
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My Marie on Cherokee Serves Mouthwatering Food Straight From Haiti

Generations of cooking knowledge have gone into the dishes at My Marie — and it shows. Chef-owner Marie Louis-Jeune serves some of…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Sourdough Breads in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

A few years ago, it seemed like every last one of us was going to become an artisan baker, bartering our house…

By Cheryl Baehr

Knead Bakehouse + Provisions
After realizing his passion for fermentation centered around bread, not beer, Knead Bakehouse (3467 Hampton Avenue, kneadbakehouse.com) co-owner AJ Brown enrolled in the prestigious Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France, where he learned the basics for making world-class sourdough bread. Right after his return from France, he and his wife, Kirsten, started selling his wares at area farmers' markets, then opened the delightful bakeshop, where the delicious sourdough sets the standard for the form.
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Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in the St. Louis Area

From savory street tacos to sizzling fajitas to succulent slow-cooked birria and more, the St. Louis area has many options when it…

By Riverfront Times

Dos Reyes Mexican Restaurant
(5912 Hampton Avenue, 314-833-5550)
Formerly known as the One Way Cafe, this place is fantastic no matter what you call it. RFT food critic Cheryl Baehr flipped out over the beef torta. She described it as “like the best pot roast you’ve ever had”, with beef so tender that it falls apart at the mere suggestion of a fork.
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