Timothy's the Restaurant Provides Top-Notch Elegance [PHOTOS]

The dimly lit dining spot is everything you want and more. Read Cheryl Baehr's review here: "Timothy's the Restaurant Is a Love…

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Scallops with smoked paprika, edamame smash, saffron corn broth and grilled corn.
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Padrino's on South Grand Serves Pure Tex-Mex Joy [PHOTOS]

For jaw-droppingly massive burritos and margaritas that hit the spot, check out Padrino's in the former Mangia space on South Grand. Read…

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Birria tacos.
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Nobody Grills Meat Like St. Louis' Asador Del Sur [PHOTOS]

From bone-in ribeye to grilled prawns to tender boneless chicken thighs, Asador Del Sur is the place to go for juicy, grilled…

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Bone-in ribeye with asparagus.
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Where to Get The Best BBQ In The St. Louis Area, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Listen, St. Louis knows its way around a grill, and it also knows how to produce the best BBQ known to man.…

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Navin’s BBQ (3559 Arsenal Street, 314-449-1185) “Everything we had was great! The pork belly burnt ends were a standout that we didn't plan to get. It is fun that they let you order meat by the 1/4 pound so that you can try it all.” - Tanner B. Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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Sip Some Holiday Spirit With These Drinks From St. Louis Area Coffee Spots [PHOTOS]

Besides spending time with loved ones and exchanging gifts, one perk of  the holiday season is sipping on all of the holiday…

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Kitchen House Coffee (3149 Shenandoah Avenue) If you're looking to warm up on a cold winter day, Kitchen House Coffee offers many hot coffees to help you out, including a classic Gingerbread Latte or a new Maple Cardamom Latte. The latter, pictured left, combines organic maple syrup with warm notes of cardamom. Photo credit: Instagram / Kitchen House Coffee
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The Drawing Board Offers Elevated Versions of Your Favorite Bar Foods [PHOTOS]

The south-city bar impresses with high-quality versions of pub favorites like smash burgers and falafel sliders. Read Cheryl Baehr's review here: "The…

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Double smash burger with four-ounce beef patties on a brioche bun.
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St. Louis Chefs to Obsess Over [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has become a food city, with some of the best chefs and cooks in the country.  We know the way…

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Navin’s BBQ owner and pit master Chris Armstrong may be a newcomer to the St. Louis barbecue scene, but his 'cue has quickly become a favorite within the community. With a brand named as a nod to one of Armstrong’s favorite films, The Jerk, and featuring sandwiches like "The Lou," which includes Red Hot Riplet crumbs, Provel cheese and a toasted ravioli garnish, Armstrong’s sense of creativity and humor is on full display at Navin’s. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Best Places in the St. Louis Area to Get Italian Food, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has one of the most kick-ass dining scenes around, and one of the best parts of it is our Italian…

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Liliana’s Italian Kitchen (11836 Tesson Ferry Road, 314-729-1800) “We LOVE Liliana's! Came here on a whim one night because we wanted pizza but not Imo's (no shade)! We were NOT disappointed. First of all, love that they have a drive-up window. The only thing better than delicious pizza is delicious pizza you don't need to put a bra on to get. They also don't fry the fried stuff until you get there so it's super fresh and crispy -- the calamari is some of the best I've ever had (I know, in Missouri. I don't get it either but it's true). We also loved their fried artichokes! Both some with a mildly spicy aioli which is fab.” - Samantha K. Read RFT’s food editor Cheryl Baehr’s thoughts here. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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The Best Restaurants In the St. Louis Area, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has a diverse and delicious food scene, making it hard to pick what exactly you want to eat. While our…

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Melo’s Pizza (2438 Mcnair Avenue, 314-833-4489) “The best Pizza in St. Louis.” -Paul P. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Sisters Sandwich Shoppe in Southampton Is Charming and Delicious [PHOTOS]

Sisters Sandwich Shoppe owners Tracy Calabro and Jules Karagiannis originally began as coffee shop owners in the Southampton neighborhood. But, when residents…

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Au Jus Shouldn't Have sandwich with roast beef, provolone, and roasted red pepper and garlic dressing on a hoagie with mushroom au jus.
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Iconic St. Louis Restaurants [PHOTOS]

From upscale steakhouses to 24-hour diners, St. Louis has quite a selection of iconic restaurants. This collection will grow as we continue…

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Pat Connolly Tavern (6400 Oakland Avenue, 314-647-7287) This bar and grill on the corner of Oakland and Tamm avenues has been a part of St. Louis culture for 79 years. The Dogtown landmark is famous for its fried chicken, fried fish and burgers. Find out more here. Photo credit: Andy Paulissen
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Creole with a Splash of Soul Dishes Up Jaw-Droppingly Flavorful Food [PHOTOS]

From Creole chicken-and-shrimp nachos to crab cakes to fried green tomatoes to gumbo and more, Creole with a Splash of Soul serves…

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Creole shrimp and grits with Creole-style sausage, cheddar, shrimp, parmesan and house seasoning.
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The Best Places in St. Louis to Get Pizza, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Pizza night at your house is probably always a debate. Where do you order from when St. Louis has so many great…

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Pizzeria da Gloria (2024 Marconi Avenue, 314-833-3734) It’s a pizza that RFT food editor Cheryl Baehr calls a ”truly outstanding specimen the Neapolitan form” — and Yelp agrees. The pizza place scored four-and-a-half stars out of 54 reviews. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

November 1 marks World Vegan Day and St. Louis has plenty of amazing vegan options around the city. From new finds like…

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CC's Vegan Spot (4993 Loughborough Avenue; 314-899-9400) Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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The 22 Best Steakhouses in St. Louis, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

Whether it's a special occasion or just a hankering, the St. Louis area has you covered if you're looking for a mouthwatering…

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Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar (2101 Chouteau Avenue; 314-241-2333) “One of the most delicious steaks I have ever had. It was perfectly cooked, savory and juicy.” - Misty S. Hamilton’s is closed on Sundays and Mondays, but open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Celebrates Oktoberfest with Bier, Brats and Polka [PHOTOS]

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (4465 Manchester Avenue) warmed up St. Louis this weekend with their free Oktoberfest celebration featuring German food, bier and…

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Urban Chestnut Brewing hosted an Oktoberfest on a cool autumn night in the Grove. Pictured here are Tim, Robyn, Megan, Dan.
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The Best Food and Drink in St. Louis in 2021, According to RFT Readers [PHOTOS]

Food is arguably the thing that St. Louis does best. From burgers to barbecue to vegetarian options, we know more than one…

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Best Takeout/Curbside, Best Fast-Casual Restaurant: J's Pitaria (91 Concord Plaza Shopping Center, 314-270-8005) Photo credit: Courtesy J's Pitaria
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RFT's 'Best Of St. Louis' Food and Drink in 2021 [PHOTOS]

For our annual Best of St. Louis edition, we here at the RFT have gathered the best food and drink spots both near…

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Best-Kept Secret: Tacos La Jeffa (3301 Meramec Street) We can't believe we're letting you in on this, but because we're all friends here, Tacos La Jeffa is a place you need to get familiar with. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Peek Inside Noto, One of the Most Talked-About Restaurants in the St. Louis Area [PHOTOS]

For incredible Italian food straight from the Amalfi Coast, you must visit Noto in St. Peters. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Noto Sits…

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Margherita pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, parmesan reggiano, Sicilian sea salt, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil.
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Q in the Lou Festival Brings Tasty Barbecue to Downtown St. Louis [PHOTOS]

The weekend was full of cool weather but Kiener Plaza was heated up with the sweet smells of barbecue. Q in the…

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ReVoaked Offers Outstanding Sandwiches in the Central West End [PHOTOS]

For the best flavors in the Central West End, head down to ReVoaked on Euclid Avenue. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "ReVoaked Sandwiches…

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A selection of sandwiches from ReVoaked Sandwiches.
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For Locally-Sourced Meats and Eats, Visit Bolyard's Meat & Provisions [PHOTOS]

This restaurant and butcher shop puts sustainability first — with outstanding, drool-worthy results. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Bolyard's Meat & Provisions Takes…

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Umami burger with two three-ounce smash patties, raclette cheese, chicken of the woods mushroom conserva, arugula and umami aioli on a Companion Bakery bun.
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Coffeestamp Offers Stellar Food and Outstanding Coffee in Fox Park [PHOTOS]

Come for the coffee, return again and again for the stellar food. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Coffeestamp Serves Some of the Best…

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Avogoa bagel with avocado spread, goat cheese and strawberries on a toasted everything bagel
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New St. Louis-Area Restaurants That Opened in 2021 [PHOTOS]

RFT food editor Cheryl Baehr has consistently updated us on the restaurants we've lost and gained this year. While we rounded up the…

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Botanica (2490 Taylor Road, Wildwood; 636-821-1233) Food editor Cheryl Baehr writes that “Botanica's menu is pizza-forward,” but not limited to the dish. Read more here. Photo credit: Phuong Bui
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St. Louis' Nomad Is Serving the Best Pastrami on the Entire Planet [PHOTOS]

Our food writer says Nomad's pastrami is "unarguably the best pastrami in town — if not the state, or even the entire…

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Nomad's "Dumpster Fire" and pastrami sandwich.
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Honey Bee's Biscuits Taste Even Better Than They Look [PHOTOS]

Fluffy, golden and gilded with honey, Honey Bee's Biscuits are extraordinary. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Honey Bee's Biscuits + Good Eats Is…

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Honey Bee's signature original biscuit is glazed in honey.
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Coma Coffee Gives St. Louisans a Superior Coffee and Food Experience [PHOTOS]

Coma Coffee offers not just caffeine but also mouthwatering food. What else could you want? Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Coma Coffee Shines…

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Peach and goat cheese toast with sautéed peaches, goat cheese, balsamic and chopped basil.
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Casa Don Alfonso Offers a High-End Italian at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

The highly-buzzed-about restaurant is a masterpiece worthy of the hype. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Casa Don Alfonso Brings the Amalfi Coast to…

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Grandma's ziti with anchovies from the Amalfi coast, cherry tomatoes, parsley, chili pepper and garlic clove.
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American Falafel Brings the Flavors of Jordan to St. Louis [PHOTOS]

Visit American Falafel in University City for authentic Jordanian food like shawarma, hummus, falafel and more. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "American Falafel…

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A selection of items from American Falafel: fattoush, kefta burger, eggplant amman, falafel sandwich, falafel bites and hummus.
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Mom's Deli Is a Blast From the Past [PHOTOS]

This south St. Louis mainstay serves up outrageously good deli sandwiches and nostalgic vibe. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "St. Louis Standards: Mom's…

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St. Louis-Area Restaurants That Closed in 2021 [PHOTOS]

RFT food editor Cheryl Baehr has worked tirelessly this year to make sure we were up to date on our new favorite…

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 Give directions based off of the locations of businesses that are no longer open. Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Destination Restaurants and Breweries Worth the Drive From St. Louis [PHOTOS]

Hungry and looking for a little adventure? These delicious restaurants and tasty breweries are worth the drive from St. Louis.

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Lambert’s Cafe (2305 East Malone Avenue; Sikeston, MO; 573-471-4261) Everybody has to go to Lambert's at least once and stuff their face with the famous "throwed rolls." Photo credit: Johnny Fugitt
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