You might visit this charming South Grand spot for banh mi — it's in the name, after all — delicious sandwiches with thinly sliced meat, pickled vegetables and sometimes pâté on a crusty baguette. Or you might decide to test the neon sign in the window that proclaims the best spring rolls in St. Louis. These, too, won't... More>>
The Carretero family brings a little bit of Spain to the heart of St. Louis Italian country. Have a glass of sangría and feast on a big plate of paella, or nosh on several of the excellent, authentic hot and cold tapas: a platter of Serrano ham, chorizo and manchego cheese; croquetas ; tender albóndigas (meatballs) in a buttery,... More>>
It's a family affair. Owner Zahid Khan and his son Zack work the front of his house, while Khan’s wife, Shaheena, and daughter, Nazish, do the cooking. The Khans are originall from Karachi, Pakistan, so be sure to try the nahiri , one of Pakistan’s most beloved dishes. It begins with a powerful burst of ginger, lime and cilantro, follows savory... More>>
Long lauded for its bread, brunches and decadent desserts, La Dolce Via now offers dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Chef Ramon Cuffie, formerly of Bar Italia and Jaboni's Bistro, selects the freshest produce, seafood and meat from local markets, then prepares each to highlight its natural flavor. The menu changes constantly; standouts... More>>
Like a hit of ecstasy on the sedate tongue of the Central West End, Moxy adds a little sex to the neighborhood’s graying restaurant scene. Chef Eric Brenner — who somehow manages to also run the kitchen at Chez Leon next door — has turned out a truly inventive menu, and serves up let-me-blow-your-mind creations (like salmon glazed with... More>>
Though Ruchi offers excellent versions of the northern Indian dishes you know and love, its menu features a wide selection of southern Indian fare. Dosa -- rice pancakes about as big as a small car’s tire, folded around chutney and vegetable or meat stuffing -- are excellent, and sambar, a hot, bright lentil soup softened with coconut, should... More>>
The strip-mall sprawl of suburban Manchester might not be where you'd expect to find some of the best Mexican food in St. Louis, but Señor Pique makes a convincing claim to the crown. The menu features numerous traditional dishes — simple tacos as flavorful as any from a Cherokee Street taquería, enchiladas in bittersweet,... More>>
Freshly made pasta is a revelation in this red-sauce, white-sauce town, and Jamey and Lisa Tochtrop's charming neighborhood café offers an oft-changing menu of fresh lasagna, long-cut and stuffed pasta dishes. You can also get the husband-and-wife team's pasta to go, and cook it yourself — though once you’ve had one of the... More>>
The Cupcakery offers the Platonic ideal of the beloved birthday-party cupcakes of your childhood: perfect cake, moist and flavorful, topped with luscious buttercream. The best cupcake on the regular menu is the "Peanut Butter Cup," whose peanut-butter buttercream tastes exactly like the peanut-butter filling of its namesake candy -- and it comes... More>>
A big, bold pan-Latin restaurant with a breathtaking design, clockwork service and dishes that are always satisfying, often excellent. The best dishes play with the contrast between savory and sharp — beef tenderloin served with succulent langostino tails in a bright garlic sauce; adobo-seasoned chicken perked up with a "ceviche" of avocado... More>>
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