Third Wheel Brewing Company Brings a Craft Brewpub to St. Peters

by Emily McCarter on June 23, 2017 at 6:45AM

You Can Eat Scott Davis' Delectable Burgers at Gezellig on Fridays

by Cheryl Baehr on June 22, 2017 at 6:38AM

When he was chef de cuisine at Three Flags Tavern, Scott Davis spent his days and nights preparing exquisite plates of olive oil-poached octopus and heirloom pork. However, if you ask anyone what they miss most about the now-shuttered restaurant, the answer is resounding: the burger.

Restaurant Sued by Customer Claiming Gluten Gave Him 'Permanent Injuries'

by Sarah Fenske on June 21, 2017 at 6:54AM

A Webster Groves man has filed a lawsuit against Michael's Bar & Grill (7101 Manchester Avenue), alleging that he relied on inaccurate information from servers in ordering its gyro salad — and that the gluten in the dish he ordered has left him with "severe and permanent injuries." The details are left rather vague in the suit, which suggests the meat-topped salad led to near-catastrophe for Phillip "Gus" Wagner.

Long John Silver's Deep-Fried Twinkies Are the Best Thing in Fast Food Right Now

by Sarah Fenske on June 21, 2017 at 6:45AM

At first, the deep-fried Twinkies at Long John Silver's were only available as a dessert option on the "Fisherman's Feast" meal deal — after filling yourself with fried fish and hush puppies, you could choose either a strawberry cheesecake or a Twinkie, originally by Hostess but now battered and fried. And even then, they were only available in two test markets: St. Louis and Pittsburgh.

Food Network Praises St. Louis Restaurants, Disses Kansas City

by Sarah Fenske on June 20, 2017 at 9:39AM

If you want to eat well in Missouri, you'd better be prepared to spend a lot of time in St. Louis. That's the gist of the Food Network's lengthy, and well-researched, roundup of "What to Eat in Missouri."

AAA Burgers Has Closed in St. Charles

by Kevin Korinek on June 20, 2017 at 6:50AM

The bar featured tournament-sized pool tables and shuffleboard and was a favorite area watering hole, catering to locals and the Lindenwood University college crowd for twenty years. In conjunction with its sister business Pizza World (located directly next door, and also closed), the long-time dive bar/pizza shack served some of the best pub food this side of the Missouri River, including handmade beef burgers, jumbo BBQ chicken wings and various affordable deep-fried snacks.

The Juice Brings Pressed Juice — and Alcohol — to Cherokee Street

by Sara Graham on June 20, 2017 at 6:27AM

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How Jerry McClure Found Joy at Paul's Market

by Cheryl Baehr on June 19, 2017 at 11:54AM

became a mentor to me," McClure explains about his boss, the owner of Paul's Market. "At first, I didn't see it as a long-term thing, but I've been here six years now."

Handcrafted by Bissinger's Is Now Open in the Central West End

by Sarah Fenske on June 19, 2017 at 6:42AM

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I Ate Everything on Dollar Express Chinese's Menu and It Only Cost $17.38

by Daniel Hill on June 19, 2017 at 6:20AM

Still, I'd expected far worse. The idea of dollar-everything dining made me fear I'd be consuming some D-grade slop, but that was certainly not the case.

Senn Bierwerks Scraps Plans for Brewery on Olive

by Paul Friswold on June 16, 2017 at 6:30AM

The RFT's Cheryl Baehr spoke to Senn's principals Dustin Chalfant, Kristen Chalfant and James Hellmuth at a 2016 press conference announcing the location of the brewery. At the event, University City Councilman Rod Jennings Sr. praised the planned brewery as "a catalyst for the neighborhood."

Salume Beddu Is Now Offering Lunch at Parker's Table

by Lauren Milford on June 16, 2017 at 6:16AM

Charleville Brewing Co. Brings Ste. Genevieve Beer (and Wine) to St. Louis

by Sarah Fenske on June 15, 2017 at 6:50AM

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Scott Davis Will Take Over the Kitchen at Cafe Osage

by Sarah Fenske on June 14, 2017 at 4:21PM

Chef Scott Davis, who's earned acclaim for his work at Three Flags Tavern and Rise Coffee House, among others, is heading to a new kitchen. Cafe Osage (4605 Olive Street, 314-454-6868) announced today that Davis had been hired on as its new head chef.

Michael "Kup" Kupstas Is the New Leader of the Pack at Lion's Choice

by Cheryl Baehr on June 13, 2017 at 6:25AM

Long before being recruited to lead the pack as CEO at Lion's Choice, before helping to oversee Panera's exponential growth and before his studies at the Wharton School and MIT became a reality, Michael "Kup" Kupstas was just a kid who fell in love with food. "My mother was a wonderful cook.

Saturday at Kalbi Taco Shack Will Be Awesome Because Free Tacos

by Elizabeth Semko on June 12, 2017 at 6:44AM

Two words: Free. Tacos.

Mideast Market Is a Hidden Gem Offering Terrific Gyros in West County

by Cheryl Baehr on June 12, 2017 at 6:24AM

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Iron Barley Will Close St. Louis Location, Reopen in Jefferson County

by Sarah Fenske on June 9, 2017 at 3:43PM

Iron Barley (5510 Virginia, 314-351-4500) will be leaving south city. The much-loved down-home spot, famous for its appearance on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and its huge, hearty portions, announced today on Facebook it will be vacating the spot on Virginia it's called home for more fourteen years for a much bigger restaurant in Jefferson County.

Lynch Street Tavern Is Now Serving Pub Grub in Soulard

by Sarah Fenske on June 8, 2017 at 10:47AM

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Sister Cities Is Now Open — Finally! — in Its New Home

by Sarah Fenske on June 7, 2017 at 6:45AM

Located in south city's Marine Villa neighborhood, the space was previously home to an establishment called the Great Gildersleeve, and, more recently, a restaurant and 3 a.m. bar called the Brick. "Everybody has a story about what happened to them at the Brick," says Melton, laughing.