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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

News

Maya Cafe in Maplewood will close next week

Maplewood pan-Latin eatery Maya Cafe will close doors after dinner service on Dec. 21.

December 10, 2019

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Reviews

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

People

What I Do: Vince di Piazza of Ditalia

St. Louis-based Ditalia offers an array of fine Italian imports found in kitchens and restaurants across the country.

December 10, 2019

News

Japanese concept Izumi will open inside Takashima Records early next year

Japanese eatery Izumi will open inside Takashima Records at 4041 Chouteau Ave. in St. Louis.

December 9, 2019

Places

First Look: High Low in Midtown St. Louis

Literary arts-focused cafe High Low features Blueprint Coffee and food from Bulrush's Rob Connoley,

December 5, 2019

Places

Why we love the coconut macaroons at Cake House Design

Cake House Design showcases how a coconut macaroon is supposed to taste.

December 5, 2019

News

Salt + Smoke will open Ballpark Village location in downtown St. Louis

Salt + Smoke will open its fifth space in June 2020 in next phase of Ballpark Village, currently under construction at 1 Cardinal Way in St. Louis.

December 4, 2019

News

Guerrilla Street Food closes location at Two Plumbers Brewery

The Guerrilla Street Food location inside Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade in St. Charles has closed.

December 3, 2019

News

Brennan’s in the CWE will close current space, plans to relocate in 2020

Owner Kevin Brennan said Brennan’s at 4659 Maryland Ave., will shutter in early 2020.

December 2, 2019

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Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 1 Indo

Indo, the Best New Restaurant of 2019, sources some of the highest quality seafood available in St. Louis, product that can be served barely touched, but it also creates value by taking low-cost ingredients and turning them into magic.

December 1, 2019

Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 2 Elmwood

Co-owners Chris Kelling and Adam Altnether come together to create a menu that marries rustic, ancient cooking methods with modern European and Asian ideas.

December 1, 2019

Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 3 Bulrush

Bulrush brings a radically fresh and contemporary spin on historic Ozark Cuisine.

December 1, 2019

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Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 4 Bait

Executive chef Ceaira Jackson explores flavors from different cuisines as she provides a one-of-a-kind seafood menu at Bait.

December 1, 2019

a cheeseburger and a fried chicken sandwich

Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 5 Rockwell Beer Co.

It might be surprising to see Rockwell Beer Co. on this list. Not because of the beer or the food, obviously, but because Rockwell is an institution.

December 1, 2019

Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 6 Akar

When Bernie Lee is cooking what he loves, you’ll love it too. We learned that by eating the Malaysian dishes at his now-shuttered Hiro Asian Kitchen – and we’re reminded again at Akar.

December 1, 2019

Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 7 Alta Calle

Alta Calle leaves no stone unturned when looking for smart ways to update traditional Mexican dishes.

December 1, 2019

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Places

2019 Best New Restaurants // No. 8 Morning Glory Diner

Morning Glory isn’t anything fancy – chef-owner Ari Jo Ellis doesn’t try to “elevate” diner fare or put her chef-y spin on anything. She just makes damn good food.

December 1, 2019