Review + Slideshow: Sanctuaria

Mar 3, 2010 at 8:07 am

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Jennifer Silverberg

My review of Sanctuaria is now available online. Sanctuaria, serving what it terms "wild tapas," is located at 4198 Manchester Avenue in Forest Park Southeast. Call 314-535-9700 for more info. In this week's Back of the House slideshow, Jennifer Silverberg shows off some of that tapas as well as Sanctuaria's Day of the Dead-inspired look.

Photo: Jennifer Silverberg

The very dark Sanctuaria, with some of its walls painted black, has a "Day of the Dead" overtone. View the full slideshow here.

Photo: Jennifer Silverberg

The Vaca Frita with Chimichurri is flash-fried, shredded Angus steak served atop a warm potato puree and garnished with a citrus herb sauce. With this, the suggested pairing is the Piedra Garnacha. View the full slideshow here.

Photo: Jennifer Silverberg

The Grilled Lamb Chop is described as smoked paprika-charred Colorado lamb, accented with a warm pine nut and bosc pear salsa. View the full slideshow here.