New St. Louis Restaurants Destined To Become Classics

We love our old favorites, but sometimes you want to try something new. If you need a recommendation for a fresh place…

By Cheryl Baehr

MABEL SUEN
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Find Fantastic Honduran Cuisine at Sueño Latino on Cherokee Street [PHOTOS]

If you live by the carnivore diet, you must visit Sueño Latino (two locations including 2818 Cherokee Street, 314-899-0777) and try out…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Lousies on the Loop Serves Perfect Loose-Meat Sandwiches and More [PHOTOS]

For sandwiches heaped with juicy meat and ringed with crispy edges, take the Trolley on down to Lousies on the Loop (567a…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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St. Louis Area Barbecue Joints to Try Before You Die

St. Louis has become a barbecue destination in recent years with many fantastic BBQ restaurants popping up all around the area. Whether…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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The New Clementine's in the Central West End Is an Ice Cream Paradise

Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery is cozy and charming, and it's a normal to find a line of customers snaking far out…

By Jessica Rogen

Jessica Rogen
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Clayton's Ivy Cafe Serves Up Fantastic Tartines, Pastries and More [PHOTOS]

Ivy Cafe (14 North Meramec Avenue, Clayton; 314-776-9377) is a delightful — if not essential — addition to the Clayton dining landscape.…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Simply Delicious Serves Fantastic Creole in Downtown St. Louis [PHOTOS]

Chef Brandi Artis serves up complex, multi-layered delights at this daytime spot on Pine Street. Don't skip the "croffles" (a glorious marriage…

By Jaime Lees

Salmon croquettes served with eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast.
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GastroPit and El Milagro Azteca Together Are the Stuff of St. Louis' Dreams

Few things in the culinary world are more American than barbecue or more beloved than Mexican food. St. Louis restaurateur Joe Smugala,…

By Jessica Rogen

Chips and queso at El Milagro Azteca.
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Katsuya Builds Designer Bento Boxes Stuffed with Sushi and More [PHOTOS]

For beautiful bento boxes and thoughtfully prepared katsu, hit up Katsuya (6301 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-296-3368) in the Delmar Loop. And…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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New St. Louis Restaurants You Should Visit Now

So many fantastic restaurants have opened in St. Louis lately that it's hard to keep up with all of the great new…

By Jaime Lees

Jessica Rogen
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Bagel Union in Webster Groves Is Worth the Hype [PHOTOS]

Perfectly firm outside. Just the right amount of chewy inside. And topped with flavorful, gourmet toppings and spreads? Yep, Bagel Union has…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
14 slides

Vicini Pastaria in Lafayette Is an Italian-Lover's Heaven [PHOTOS]

Vicini Pastaria's spectacular fare made our critic throw down her fork and forswear lesser pasta. From pici cacio e pepe and insalata…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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50 St. Louis Area Bars and Restaurants With Great Patios [PHOTOS]

If you're looking for a great patio to chill on in the nice weather, we know all the best spots. This list…

By Riverfront Times Staff

The Royale
 (3132 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-772-3600)
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For Great All-You-Can-Eat Food in U City, Dip Into Shabu Day [PHOTOS]

The warm, soothing food at Shabu Day (8237 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-755-1075) is the perfect compliment to a chilly day. The…

By Jaime Lees

Shabu Day offers all-you-can-eat hot pot.
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What Your Favorite St. Louis Food Says About You

Forget astrological signs: Your favorite St. Louis food says way more about you than some ancient constellation. For example, if your favorite…

By Jaime Lees

HEART-STOPPING BLT FROM CROWN CANDY
You’re stacked and maybe a little dangerous.
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10 New St. Louis Bars To Visit Now

You may wonder how life goes on without Mike Talayna's, Taste or Mangia Italiano. A lot of great places closed during the…

By Sarah Fenske

EMILY JOHNSON
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Kitchen 95 Serves Unique Versions of Taiwanese Favorites [PHOTOS]

For crispy tofu with Taiwanese kimchi, pork and shrimp dumplings, Taiwanaese sausages, sesame oil chicken soup and fantastic American-style Chinese dishes, head…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
14 slides

South American Bakery Offers Fantastic Peruvian Specialties [PHOTOS]

For traditional Peruvian dishes like a chicharron sandwich or some heavenly alfajores (shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche), visit South American…

By Jaime Lees

Empanadas come with fillings such as veggie, pork and chicken mixed with Peruvian peppers, olive and hard-boiled egg.
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Wright's Tavern Is a Celebration of Iconic Dishes [PHOTOS]

Culinary dream team Matt McGuire and Cary McDowell have partnered up to bring you some of the best food St. Louis has…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Dou Dou Cafe in Richmond Heights Serves Unique Vietnamese Food [PHOTOS]

For unforgettable appetizers, noodle soups and entrees, visit the tiny but mighty Dou Dou Cafe in Richmond Heights. Chef/owner Frances Pham had…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
14 slides

St. Cecilia's Fish Fry Offers Dinner and a Show [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has no shortage of incredible fish fry options, but one of the most unique places to enjoy this Lenten tradition…

By Reuben Hemmer

Reuben Hemmer
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Bar Moro Offers an Impressive Taste of Spain [PHOTOS]

Take a trip to Europe without even digging out your passport. From sturgeon to jamon Iberico, eggplant to tinned fish, owner Ben…

By Jaime Lees

Mar i muntanya, or Catalan-style roasted chicken with lobster sauce.
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St. Louis Fish Fry Feasts to Try in 2023 [PHOTOS]

Fish fry season has begun and St. Louisans are stoked. Fish fries are more than just occasions that mark Lent; they’re a…

By Riverfront Times Staff

St. Louis Fish Fry Feasts to Try in 2023 [PHOTOS]
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Hatch'd Brings Fun (and Quality) Back to Brunch [PHOTOS]

Brunch isn't like other meals. Brunch is more special than other meals because it's not just food that fuels your body, it…

By Jaime Lees

NachoStada with a double-layered tostada, chorizo, refried beans, green chili salsa, queso, two sunny-side-up eggs and pico.
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Our Critic Says Arzola's Fajitas + Margaritas Serves Up 'Meat Miracles' [PHOTOS]

For juicy meats bursting with flavor and "deeply satisfying" vegetarian dishes, head to Arzola's Fajitas + Margaritas (2730 McNair Avenue, 314-226-9672). Our…

By Jaime Lees

Steak signature fajitas with housemade guacamole, pico de gallo, crema, mexi-cheese, lettuce and flour tortillas.
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For Vegan Food You'll Actually Want to Eat, Check Out 12oh7 Herban Eatery [PHOTOS]

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these pictures will tell you all that you need to know about the…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
13 slides

The Hottest Hookup Bars in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

Some bars are just for drinking. But other bars are for when you’re thirsty. Here’s our roundup of St. Louis’ most happening,…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
23 slides

Black-Owned Restaurants You Can Support in St. Louis

We have four words for you: Support Black-owned businesses. St. Louis' Black-owned bars, restaurants and other businesses are central to our economy…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Alibi Cookies
     (1136 Tamm Avenue, 314-376-4095)
    Find out more here.
    Visit their website:alibicookies.com
    Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Most Beautiful Restaurants and Bars in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

Beautiful food and drinks deserve to be served in equally beautiful surroundings. These gorgeous local bars and restaurants offer some of the…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
22 slides

Buzz's Hawaiian Grill Brings Polynesian Delicacies to St. Louis [PHOTOS]

This food truck was such a success in St. Louis that the owner opened a brick-and-mortar location on Magnolia Avenue. The Tower…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
18 slides