St. Louis restaurants, menus & dining news and information

Memorial Day deals for veterans

BY KAREN DEER • kdeer@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8239

On Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day), America’s military veterans can eat for free at select Charley’s Grilled Subs restaurants across the country. Active and retired military personnel will need to show identification to get a free grilled sandwich of their choice (sizes vary by location). Participa…

May 25, 2012 | 7:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Pizza-and-sub joint in Soulard is just about perfect

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

Beautifully designed and appointed restaurant delivers a truly Epic meal.

May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Exquisite meats raise the bar for Mexican fare

BY JOE BONWICH • jbonwich@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8133

Siete Luminarias on Cherokee Street delivers an adventurous everyday menu plus weekend specialties.

May 24, 2012 | 8:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Flying Saucer beer house to open near Busch Stadium

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will land downtown in January.

May 21, 2012 | 5:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Salt announces changes in kitchen, ownership

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

Wes Johnson is no longer chef-owner at Salt in the Central West End. Josh Roland is the new chef.

May 21, 2012 | 3:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Pi empire expands downtown on Wednesday

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

The Mercantile Exchange building is the site of Pi's fifth St. Louis-area location.

May 21, 2012 | 12:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Hamburgers are beefy, and the atmosphere is cheeky at Hamburger Mary's

BY JOE BONWICH • jbonwich@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8133

Hamburger Mary's serves up over-the-top burgers plus a decent range of chicken, fish and steak entrees.

May 17, 2012 | 8:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Bridge beer dinner to feature European food, 'gypsy' brews

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

The five-course dinner costs $50 a person.

May 16, 2012 | 9:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

The Civil Life, Iron Barley team up for benefit beer dinner

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

Event will benefit Grand Oak Hill neighborhood association.

May 14, 2012 | 9:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Crow's Nest is giving bar food a face lift

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

Upscale bar food and jello shots is the focus of a May 23 dinner.

May 11, 2012 | 1:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Dining ideas for your mom, from our moms

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

P-D moms highlight some affordable places they'd like their kids to take them to on Sunday — or any day.

May 11, 2012 | 12:05 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Waffles-and-wings shop landing on Washington Avenue

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

J. Spain's Waffles & Wings aims to open next month.

May 10, 2012 | 3:45 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

BlackFinn American Grille is sprawling in both size and menu

BY JOE BONWICH • jbonwich@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8133

Sprawling in space and in its menu, the microchain entry scores with some items but has kinks to work out.

May 10, 2012 | 8:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

James Beard Midwest award goes to Wisconsin chef

BY JUDITH EVANS > Post-Dispatch Food Editor • jevans@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8235

This was St. Louis chef Gerard Craft's third nomination.

May 07, 2012 | 6:22 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Gerard Craft a nominee at next week's James Beard Awards

BY JUDITH EVANS • Post-Dispatch Food Editor • jevans@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8235

It's the third nomination for Gerard Craft, who adds a fourth kitchen to his niche with Pastaria.

May 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Busy St. Louis Pho overcomes the bustle

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

Menu features zesty and mysterious Vietnamese and Chinese entrees.

May 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Layla solos on Lebanese in the Grove

BY JOE BONWICH • jbonwich@post-dispatch.com • 314-340-8133

Harmony of spices and succulent meats highlights an inventive menu.

May 03, 2012 | 9:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Harvest to host a collaborative beer dinner

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, and will feature five courses plus appetizers and beer pairings for $60, plus tax and tip.

May 01, 2012 | 3:45 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Contest: Dive into Cinco de Mayo at Catch 22

BY EVAN S. BENN • ebenn@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8348

Win free tickets to Catch 22's Cinco de Mayo party this Saturday.

Apr 30, 2012 | 1:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Bloggers bake sale is Saturday

BY JUDITH EVANS > Post-Dispatch Food Editor • jevans@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8235

Here are recipes for some of the treats bloggers will donate to the bake sale.

Apr 27, 2012 | 8:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Latest food at 11686 Gravois: Another Braswell's

BY JOE BONWICH • jbonwich@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8133

Some restaurant buildings and spaces seem to be recidivists for turnover, but we're going to have to nominate 11686 Gravois, just off the corner with Lindbergh, as the current record-holder.

Apr 26, 2012 | 11:23 am | (Loading… ) comments.