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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sando Shack's Japanese Sandwiches Are a Huge Hit in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

From a crazy-popular food truck to a brick-and-mortar storefront in the heart of Tower Grove South's Morgan Ford business district, Sando Shack…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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St. Louis Restaurants to Look Forward to in 2023 [PHOTOS]

A new year means plenty of new things, and St. Louis' dining scene is no exception. Let's face it, 2022 has been…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Cheryl Baehr
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The Greatest New St. Louis Restaurants of 2022 [PHOTOS]

RFT Food Editor Cheryl Baehr has painstakingly crafted her top ten restaurants into a curated list. Here are her top ten, along…

By Cheryl Baehr, Riverfront Times Staff

Bowood by Niche (4605 Olive Street, 314-454-6868) Pictured: buttermilk pancakes, avocado toast, honey bun, baked oatmeal and latte.
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St. Louis Restaurants We've Lost So Far in 2022 [PHOTOS]

COVID-19, supply-chain issues, worker shortages, rising costs and the grind of an often-difficult industry closed the doors at too many restaurants across…

By Riverfront Times

Ryan Krull
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New St. Louis Food And Drink Spots That Opened in 2022 [PHOTOS]

Wow, 2022 is almost over. While the year went by in a blink, plenty happened, especially in the city's bustling restaurant scene.…

By Riverfront Times

Andy Paulissen
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22 Gifts for People Who Love St. Louis [PHOTOS]

Sure, you can buy that factory-made junk on Amazon, and you’ll be checking the proverbial box as having given something. But don’t…

By Sarah Fenske

COURTESY OF JD AND KATE INDUSTRIES
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12oh7 Herban Eatery's Plant-Based Fare is Mouthwateringly Delicious [PHOTOS]

12oh7 Herban Eatery (6138 Delmar Boulevard, 314-932-1207) is a casual restaurant that offers vegan takes on comfort food such as burgers, nachos…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Mabel Suen
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Everything We Saw at Sugar Rush at Third Degree Glass Factory [PHOTOS]

Third Degree Glass Factory (5200 Delmar Boulevard) was transformed into a candy land last week for the inaugural Sugar Rush. The event…

By Riverfront Times

Max Bouvatte
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Fordo's Killer Pizza Offers Fantastic Neapolitan-Style Pizza [PHOTOS]

The Food Hall at City Foundry offers a wide selection of tasty food, and Fordo's Killer Pizza is a must-visit. From their…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
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Bistro La Floraison Offers French Cuisine With a Side of Cosmic Wonder [PHOTOS]

For a taste of quintessential French magic right here in St. Louis, visit Bistro La Floraison, a worthy successor to the beloved…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
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Eat Crow in Soulard Offers Good Times and Great Food [PHOTOS]

Presented by the same people behind the Crow's Nest in Maplewood, this new spot in Soulard continues the tradition of fantastic food…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
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Clara B's Kitchen Table Is Worth the Drive to Belleville [PHOTOS]

From golden biscuits and gravy to gigantic breakfast sandwiches, Clara B's Kitchen Table in Belleville is definitely worth the drive. Read Cheryl…

By Riverfront Times

Biscuit and gravy.
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