Crushed Red

A new fast-casual concept -- the "Urban Bake & Chop Shop" -- draws crowds in Clayton. Photos by Jennifer Silverberg.
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On the line of Crushed Red.
Jennifer Silverberg
On the line of Crushed Red.
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Choices of bowl size.
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Choices of bowl size.
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Salad chopping
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Salad chopping
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The line area at Crushed Red.
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The line area at Crushed Red.
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Mason jar light fixtures.
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Mason jar light fixtures.
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The dining room of Crushed Red in Clayton, MO.
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The dining room of Crushed Red in Clayton, MO.
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More of the dining area.
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More of the dining area.
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Warm Herbed Goat Cheese is crusted with sliced almonds and dried cranberries, topped with agave nectar. It is served with lavasch and warm flatbread.
Jennifer Silverberg
Warm Herbed Goat Cheese is crusted with sliced almonds and dried cranberries, topped with agave nectar. It is served with lavasch and warm flatbread.
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Fresh Mozzarella is served with tomato, basil pesto and a balsamic reduction.
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Fresh Mozzarella is served with tomato, basil pesto and a balsamic reduction.
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Fresh Mozzarella is served with tomato, basil pesto and a balsamic reduction.
Jennifer Silverberg
Fresh Mozzarella is served with tomato, basil pesto and a balsamic reduction.
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Blistered Corn, Asparagus & Pesto pizza is basil pesto, roma tomato, roasted sweet corn, asparagus, mozzarella & crushed red pepper.
Jennifer Silverberg
Blistered Corn, Asparagus & Pesto pizza is basil pesto, roma tomato, roasted sweet corn, asparagus, mozzarella & crushed red pepper.
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The Queen Margherita is basil pesto sauce, mozzarella, roma tomato and fresh basil.
Jennifer Silverberg
The Queen Margherita is basil pesto sauce, mozzarella, roma tomato and fresh basil.
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The Big Island is organic tomato sauce, grilled pineapple, prosciutto, caramelized onion, cilantro and mozzarella.
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The Big Island is organic tomato sauce, grilled pineapple, prosciutto, caramelized onion, cilantro and mozzarella.
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The Steakhouse is parmesan cream, smoky beef brisket, red onion, roma tomato, gorgonzola, rosemary & mozzarella.
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The Steakhouse is parmesan cream, smoky beef brisket, red onion, roma tomato, gorgonzola, rosemary & mozzarella.
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The South of the Border is avocado, roma tomato, roasted corn, cheddar cheese and tortilla strips with mixed field greens and a low fat chipotle dressing.
Jennifer Silverberg
The South of the Border is avocado, roma tomato, roasted corn, cheddar cheese and tortilla strips with mixed field greens and a low fat chipotle dressing.
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The Health Nut is broccoli, edamame, carrots, toasted almonds, dried cranberries and garbanzo beans with spinach and romaine, served with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Jennifer Silverberg
The Health Nut is broccoli, edamame, carrots, toasted almonds, dried cranberries and garbanzo beans with spinach and romaine, served with a raspberry vinaigrette.
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The Samurai is snow peas, sweet red peppers, mandarin oranges, cucumber, cilantro, and Chinese noodles with baby spinach and romaine. Served with a sesame ginger dressing.
Jennifer Silverberg
The Samurai is snow peas, sweet red peppers, mandarin oranges, cucumber, cilantro, and Chinese noodles with baby spinach and romaine. Served with a sesame ginger dressing.
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Crushed Red in Clayton, MO. It's located in the spot on Maryland that housed Dick Blick art supplies.
Jennifer Silverberg
Crushed Red in Clayton, MO. It's located in the spot on Maryland that housed Dick Blick art supplies.
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