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.

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You won't miss the meat at Gokul's in the Loop

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

I write this from Mexico, reflecting on my decision to avoid an all-inclusive, all-you-can-eat resort in favor of a small boutique hotel and a more "authentic" experience of the culture and cuisine. This felt like a good thing when I was eating lechon (pit-roasted suckling pig) tacos, and not so …

Jun 03, 2011 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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At Fleming's, early birds flock to happy hour

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

If you ever wondered how the rich get richer, the secret may not be intelligence, ambition or luck. Those with a taste for both fine dining and wallet-lining have another trick up their Brooks Brothers sleeves. Call it the happy-hour strategy, where the well-heeled are well-fed for — well, not mu…

Feb 04, 2011 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Find a reason to love Hoagie City Diner

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

My relationships with restaurants are like love affairs. Some burn hot and die quickly. Others simmer slowly, yet never quite win my eternal loyalty.

Oct 14, 2010 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Uncle Bill's is a trip down memory lane

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

The places we used to go can tell us a lot about who we used to be. I used to be 23 years old, stay out until 2 a.m. and eat lots of butter. And I used to go to Uncle Bill's Pancake House.

Oct 01, 2010 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Bo Fung's wok overflows with value and flavor

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

Classic, cheap Chinese food has many ingredients — and I'm not talking about MSG.

Sep 17, 2010 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Cupcake shop turns fad to fab

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

With trends, there's always a tipping point. They either tumble into an abyss full of parachute pants and boy bands, or they prove themselves worthy enough of our devotion.

Aug 06, 2010 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Two words about National Pizza Co.: Try it

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

Opening a restaurant is as precarious as riding a bike with your dog perched on the handlebars. Doing it solo with a shoestring budget? Like switching that dog out for a bear.

Jul 22, 2010 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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Jennifer's Pharmacy tempts with soda-fountain treats

BY BETHA WHITLOW • Special to the Post-Dispatch

Willpower. It's half a sandwich instead of the whole enchilada; 10 fries standing in for 20. Most importantly, it's the thing that allows me to write about food and remain on wearing terms with my wardrobe. Willpower, I have — most of the time.

May 28, 2010 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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