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Review: Chao Baan in The Grove

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Review: Chao Baan in The Grove

Chao Baan in St. Louis' The Grove is focused on the creamy curries and seafood from Thailand’s southern isthmus and the notoriously red chili-hot, bold preparations of the northeastern region.

April 6, 2020

seared trout filets on farro

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Review: Il Palato in Clayton

Chef-owner Michael Del Pietro Jr. looks to the lighter fare of southern Italy and the Mediterranean for inspiration at Il Palato in Clayton, Missouri.

March 3, 2020

a hot ham and cheese sandwich

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Review: 58hundred in Southwest Garden

58hundred is a homey neighborhood spot in St. Louis' Southwest Garden that's ideal for a lunch date.

February 17, 2020

a crowded, dimly lit dining room

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Review: Pop in Lafayette Square

Dave and Kara Bailey's Pop, a seductive and classy wine bar in St. Louis, is a love letter to bubbles.

February 12, 2020

an edible bowl filled with chicken 65 bezule

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Review: Turmeric in The Loop

Turmeric specializes in South Indian cuisine in St. Louis' Delmar Loop.

February 5, 2020

a gyro sandwich wrapped in foil

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Review: Arber Café in South City

Arber Café turns out traditional Albanian dishes and classic Mediterranean comfort food.

January 9, 2020

a sliced steak on a plate with roasted vegetables

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Review: The Bellwether in St. Louis

With a sumptuous setting, a focus on balancing fine dining with approachability and a team that pays attention to the details, The Bellwether lives up to its name.

January 3, 2020

a karaoke lounge

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Review: Koreana Karaoke in Chesterfield

Koreana Karaoke in Chesterfield doesn’t look like much from the street, but upon entering, you’ll find a strange but charming karaoke bar.

December 12, 2019

a dish of pasta covered in parmesan cheese

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Critic Michael Renner picks his top 3 dishes of 2019

Michael Renner's top three dishes in St. Louis are at Elmwood, Indo and Beast Butcher & Block.

December 10, 2019

a close up of grilled meat

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Review: Beast Butcher & Block in The Grove

Beast Butcher & Block in St. Louis' Grove neighborhood pushes boundaries and expectations of what a barbecue restaurant can be.

December 6, 2019

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Review: Up-Down in Central West End

Up-Down lures its customers with retro games like pinball and Dance Dance Revolution, and movies from the 80s and 90s.

November 25, 2019

a bowl with vegetables

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Review: Thai Nivas Café in Creve Coeur

Thai Nivas Café serves up a variety Thai and Japanese dishes in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

November 12, 2019

two sushi chefs working at sushi counter

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Review: Indo in Botanical Heights

Whimsy threads throughout the menu at Nick Bognar's Indo, helping defy easy categorizations.

November 1, 2019

a spoon going into a chicken potpie

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Review: The Piccadilly at Manhattan in Maplewood

The Piccadilly at Manhattan in Maplewood, MO makes patrons feel more like houseguests than customers.

October 11, 2019

prawn cooking in a flame-filled black bowl

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Review: Bait in the Central West End

New seafood restaurant Bait blends historical elegance with contemporary style in St. Louis.

October 3, 2019

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