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Eat this chicken sandwich from Salt + Smoke

The pulled chicken sandwich from Salt + Smoke in St. Louis, Missouri, is so good it doesn't even need barbecue sauce.

June 15, 2020

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Why you should try the turkey ribs at Gobble Stop Smokehouse

Gobble Stop Smokehouse in Creve Coeur, Missouri, has reconfigured smoked turkey into a series of clever dishes that will bring you back for more.

June 9, 2020

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You need to eat this double cheeseburger from The Midwestern

The double cheeseburger at The Midwestern in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, has the power to lure you from your home.

June 1, 2020

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Eat this carryout pizza from The U.R.B.

Urban Chestnut Brewing Co's The U.R.B. has some great carryout pizzas on offer.

May 8, 2020

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab’s Buffalo crawfish po’boy

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Why we crave Peacemaker's Buffalo crawfish po'boy

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab’s Buffalo crawfish po’boy is a delightful and surprisingly light bite full of contrasting textures and bright flavors.

March 30, 2020

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Eat This: Strawberry Mousseline Cake from La Bonne Bouchée

A slice of Strawberry Mousseline Cake from La Bonne Bouchée is the sweet taste of sunshine we’re savoring as winter looms. Layers of classic yellow cake, fluffy vanilla mousse and sliced strawberries are iced in a silky smooth white buttercream, ringed with slivered toasted almonds and topped with a chocolate-dipped ...

November 1, 2016

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Eat This: Parisian gnocchi Urban Chestnut

Be warned: the alluring, savory scent of Urban Chestnut’s Parisian gnocchi may attract moochers. These delicate, pan-fried pillows melt in your mouth with Dijon mustard, fresh herbs and rich Comté Gruyere. Ours came swimming in a velvety dashi-butter broth with Missouri chanterelle and oyster mushrooms, crowder peas and bright cherry ...

August 31, 2016

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Eat This: The Wow Board at Annie Gunn's

We don’t know who named the Wow Board at Annie Gunn’s – the staff or the customers presented with a plank piled high with house-made charcuterie, rich cheeses and pickled vegetables, seasonal chutney and ubiquitous Irish soda bread. The dozen or so offerings change daily according to chef Lou Rook ...

June 30, 2016

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Eat This: Chicken Torta from at La Vallesana

The key to a great sandwich is a great sauce, and the CHICKEN TORTA at LA VALLESANA has two. A smoky-sweet, chipotle-based salsa and a fiery avocado and chile salsa accompany the grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, mayo, cilantro and onion that are pressed inside a telera (Mexican ...

May 31, 2016

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Eat This: The breadbasket at Juniper

The Breadbasket at Juniper always puts us in a quandary. Do we start with the airy popover or the crumbly, buttery wedge of cornbread? In a battle of biscuits, do the delicate layers of the buttermilk variety deserve more attention than the sturdier angel biscuits? And let us not forget ...

March 31, 2016

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Eat This: Brown butter Chocolate Chip Cookies at Pappo's Pizzeria & Brew Co.

We are still daydreaming about the BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES at PAPPO’S PIZZERIA & BREW CO. Baked to order and served warm from the oven, these bronzed beauties rise into puffy domes with soft, cakey interiors. Melty chocolate and sweet notes of vanilla with nutty browned butter are balanced ...

February 29, 2016