Restaurant Reviews
Exquisite meats raise the bar for Mexican fare
Siete Luminarias on Cherokee Street delivers an adventurous everyday menu plus weekend specialties.
May 24, 2012 | 8:00 am
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Hamburgers are beefy, and the atmosphere is cheeky at Hamburger Mary's
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
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BlackFinn American Grille is sprawling in both size and menu
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
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Busy St. Louis Pho overcomes the bustle
Menu features zesty and mysterious Vietnamese and Chinese entrees.
May 04, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Layla solos on Lebanese in the Grove
Harmony of spices and succulent meats highlights an inventive menu.
May 03, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Brinco's serves up big, basic Mexican food in midtown
Olive Street cantina offers a welcome twist on the usual Americanized rice-and-beans approach.
Apr 26, 2012 | 8:00 am
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Crushed Red in Clayton has a way with pizza and salads
Clayton restaurant's make-your-own system has logistical challenges, but the results are outstanding.
Apr 19, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Mediterranean breeze blows through the Loop
Spring was in full bloom when we visited Nico, a new Mediterranean spinoff in the Delmar Loop from the people who run Franco in Soulard. A few cold-weather dishes such as beef stew and pappardelle with pork ragù dotted the menu, but the change of seasons was reinforced by the use of asparagus, mu…
Apr 12, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Cafe's cuisine makes a strip mall bearable
Russell's Cafe and Bakery in Fenton overcomes its location to become a prime destination.
Apr 06, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Afghan entry bolsters the Grove's ethnic flavor
Sameem has a sure-handed way with complicated sauces and rice.
Apr 05, 2012 | 9:00 am
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New Dooley's evolves, but the burger remains
Grand Center reincarnation of a shuttered downtown favorite adds microbrews, sandwiches and salads to support its signature offering.
Mar 29, 2012 | 8:00 am
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Good fare, minus trendy fads, featured at BrickTop's
Small chain's Frontenac restaurant suggests an utter lack of trendiness.
Mar 22, 2012 | 12:59 pm
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Medianoche offers a new twist on Mexican fare
The evening alter ego of Half & Half offers only a half-dozen entrees but highlights its fine-dining approach.
Mar 15, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Salad-centric Green Bean makes good food that's good for you
Central West End restaurant keeps it colorful and eco-friendly.
Mar 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Baileys' Range takes burgers to a new level
Shakes, ice cream, sodas and microbrews provide worthy complements.
Mar 08, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Frontenac Grill evokes Talayna's, Frank Sinatra
Menu ranges from steak to pizza in a Rat Pack-inspired atmosphere.
Mar 01, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Plush tries to be many things, including a restaurant
Diverse influences are offered at low prices in Midtown Alley club's restaurant.
Feb 23, 2012 | 9:00 am
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No blood or sand — just a fabulous menu
"Members only" restaurant downtown is one of the most impressive to open here in years.
Feb 16, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Lil' Mickey's gets bigger but keeps its soul
Memphis-style barbecue in St. Peters scores with a complex sauce and a variety of meats.
Feb 09, 2012 | 9:00 am
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St. Louis Wing Co. flies high with options
Clean space, friendly staff, and sides such as fried mac and cheese enhance experience.
Feb 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Cleveland-Heath cooks up a winner in Edwardsville
Destination restaurant's excellence takes its inspiration from pricier spaces.
Feb 02, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Diablitos Cantina nudges the Tex-Mex envelope
Midtown restaurant straddles the menu line between expected and unexpected.
Jan 26, 2012 | 9:00 am
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Dishes at EdgeWild echo world's wine regions
Eclectic menu defies easy characterization in Chesterfield.
Jan 19, 2012 | 9:00 am
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South St. Louis tavern earns a 'wow' rating
Iowa Buffet is a lively, vital community center, serving up ample cheer, a caring environment, lots of cold beer and some very good eats.
Jan 13, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Filippo's downtown pasta comes to the 'burbs
A downsized version of the North Broadway fixture plants a flag in Chesterfield Valley.
Jan 12, 2012 | 9:00 am
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