Heated St. Louis Area Patios That Will Keep You Warm When It's Cold [PHOTOS]

The fall and winter — not to mention early spring in St. Louis — can be a real bummer when you want…

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The Royale
    (3132 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-772-3600)
    The Royale's fire pits will keep you warm for the rest of fall.
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The Best Burgers in the St. Louis Area Ranked, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Itching to bite into a nice, juicy burger but don’t have any idea where? Luckily, Yelpers have your back. For the burger…

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#44: Big Sky Cafe
    (47 South Old Orchard Avenue, Webster Groves; 314-962-5757)
    Read more from Cheryl Baehr here.
    Read what Yelpers have to say here.
    Photo credit: Jason P. via Yelp
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Where to Get The Best BBQ In The St. Louis Area, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Listen, St. Louis knows its way around a grill, and it also knows how to produce the best BBQ known to man.…

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Navin’s BBQ
    (3559 Arsenal Street, 314-449-1185)
    “Everything we had was great! The pork belly burnt ends were a standout that we didn't plan to get. It is fun that they let you order meat by the 1/4 pound so that you can try it all.” - Tanner B.
    Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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Sip Some Holiday Spirit With These Drinks From St. Louis Area Coffee Spots [PHOTOS]

Besides spending time with loved ones and exchanging gifts, one perk of  the holiday season is sipping on all of the holiday…

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Kitchen House Coffee
    (3149 Shenandoah Avenue)
    If you're looking to warm up on a cold winter day, Kitchen House Coffee offers many hot coffees to help you out, including a classic Gingerbread Latte or a new Maple Cardamom Latte. The latter, pictured left, combines organic maple syrup with warm notes of cardamom.
    Photo credit: Instagram / Kitchen House Coffee
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St. Louis Chefs to Obsess Over [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has become a food city, with some of the best chefs and cooks in the country.  We know the way…

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Navin’s BBQ owner and pit master Chris Armstrong may be a newcomer to the St. Louis barbecue scene, but his 'cue has quickly become a favorite within the community. With a brand named as a nod to one of Armstrong’s favorite films, The Jerk, and featuring sandwiches like "The Lou," which includes Red Hot Riplet crumbs, Provel cheese and a toasted ravioli garnish, Armstrong’s sense of creativity and humor is on full display at Navin’s. 
    
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Best Places in the St. Louis Area to Get Italian Food, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has one of the most kick-ass dining scenes around, and one of the best parts of it is our Italian…

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Liliana’s Italian Kitchen
    (11836 Tesson Ferry Road, 314-729-1800)
    “We LOVE Liliana's! Came here on a whim one night because we wanted pizza but not Imo's (no shade)! We were NOT disappointed. First of all, love that they have a drive-up window. The only thing better than delicious pizza is delicious pizza you don't need to put a bra on to get. They also don't fry the fried stuff until you get there so it's super fresh and crispy -- the calamari is some of the best I've ever had (I know, in Missouri. I don't get it either but it's true). We also loved their fried artichokes! Both some with a mildly spicy aioli which is fab.” - Samantha K. Read RFT’s food editor Cheryl Baehr’s thoughts here.
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Best Restaurants In the St. Louis Area, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has a diverse and delicious food scene, making it hard to pick what exactly you want to eat. While our…

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Melo’s Pizza
    (2438 Mcnair Avenue, 314-833-4489)
    “The best Pizza in St. Louis.” -Paul P.
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Best Places in St. Louis to Get Pizza, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Pizza night at your house is probably always a debate. Where do you order from when St. Louis has so many great…

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Pizzeria da Gloria
    (2024 Marconi Avenue, 314-833-3734)
    It’s a pizza that  RFT food editor Cheryl Baehr calls a ”truly outstanding specimen the Neapolitan form” — and Yelp agrees. The pizza place scored four-and-a-half stars out of 54 reviews. 
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

November 1 marks World Vegan Day and St. Louis has plenty of amazing vegan options around the city. From new finds like…

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CC's Vegan Spot
    (4993 Loughborough Avenue; 314-899-9400)
    Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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Taco Circus Hosts Halloween Party, Featuring Pumpkin Carvings and Costumes [PHOTOS]

Taco Circus (4940 Southwest Avenue) kept it weird at their Costume Kick-Off party this weekend. The free event was on October 24.…

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Marcus and Caitlan carving pumpkins.
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The 22 Best Steakhouses in St. Louis, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Whether it's a special occasion or just a hankering, the St. Louis area has you covered if you're looking for a mouthwatering…

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Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar
    (2101 Chouteau Avenue; 314-241-2333)
    “One of the most delicious steaks I have ever had.  It was perfectly cooked, savory and juicy.” - Misty S.  Hamilton’s is closed on Sundays and Mondays, but open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m. 
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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RFT's 'Best Of St. Louis' Food and Drink in 2021 [PHOTOS]

For our annual Best of St. Louis edition, we here at the RFT have gathered the best food and drink spots both near…

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Best-Kept Secret: Tacos La Jeffa
    (3301 Meramec Street) 
    We can't believe we're letting you in on this, but because we're all friends here, Tacos La Jeffa is a place you need to get familiar with.
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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GroveFest Celebrates Community's Vibrant History With Food and Performances [PHOTOS]

For fifteen years, GroveFest has brought together local food, art and culture to the Grove. This year's street festival was no different…

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GroveFest Celebrates Community's Vibrant History With Food and Performances [PHOTOS]
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Q in the Lou Festival Brings Tasty Barbecue to Downtown St. Louis [PHOTOS]

The weekend was full of cool weather but Kiener Plaza was heated up with the sweet smells of barbecue. Q in the…

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Q in the Lou Festival Brings Tasty Barbecue to Downtown St. Louis [PHOTOS]
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New St. Louis-Area Restaurants That Opened in 2021 [PHOTOS]

RFT food editor Cheryl Baehr has consistently updated us on the restaurants we've lost and gained this year. While we rounded up the…

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Botanica
    (2490 Taylor Road, Wildwood; 636-821-1233)
    Food editor Cheryl Baehr writes that “Botanica's menu is pizza-forward,” but not limited to the dish.
    Read more here.
    Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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The Historic Old North District Is a St. Louis Treasure [PHOTOS]

Old North St. Louis ( The boundaries of this near Northside neighborhood are Palm Street on the North, Cass Avenue on the…

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The Historic Old North District Is a St. Louis Treasure [PHOTOS]
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City Foundry STL's Food Hall Is Now Open [PHOTOS]

The highly-anticipated City Foundry STL Food Hall (3730 Foundry Way, 314-231-5700) is now open to the public! The food hall officially opened…

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City Foundry STL's Food Hall Is Now Open [PHOTOS]
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Some of the Delicious Burgers Available During St. Louis Burger Week 2021 [PHOTOS]

If you haven't heard yet, it's the 4th annual St. Louis Burger Week! That's right, 45+ participating restaurants across the St. Louis…

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Carnivore
    (5257 Shaw Avenue)
    Photo credit: Ed Aller / @allernothingdotcom on Instagram
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36 Pictures Showcasing the Grove Neighborhood in St. Louis

The Grove is a vibrant neighborhood and hotspot for entertainment and food. The colorful community showcases St Louis' arts with beautiful street…

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36 Pictures Showcasing the Grove Neighborhood in St. Louis
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20 Tasty Cocktails and Drinks in St. Louis

St. Louis' bar and restaurant scene has always been known for its cocktails, wine, and spirits. The city's culture is comprised of…

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Yellowbelly
    (4659 Lindell Boulevard, 314-499-1509)
    Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram
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United We Brunch 2021: Drool-Worthy Food Photos From Participating Restaurants

RFT's United We Brunch returns for the 6th year! After a crazy 2020, we're excited to bring back events and an ultimate…

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Beffa’s
    (2700 Olive Street, 314-571-9367)
    Photo credit: Beffa’s / @beffasstl on Instagram
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30 Delicious Foodie Photos from Locally-Owned St. Louis Restaurants

Are you a foodie at heart? Well, here is a compilation of great food photos from locally-owned restaurants that will have your…

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Alpha Brewing Company
    (4310 Fyler Avenue, 314-621-2337)
    Photo credit: Whitney in the City / @whitneyinthecity on Instagram
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