Since 1991, Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant has been a staple of the St. Charles community. It is one of the few restaurants that serve a full menu 24-hours a day. Whether you crave pancakes at dinner time or the famous house salad in the middle of the night, Gingham’s is there to serve you. Visit ginghamsrestaurant.com or call (636) 946-0266 for the menu and other information.

Grandma's Cookies boasts handmade, home-style cookies just like Grandma used to bake. A variety of flavors are available from their cottage located on Historic Main Street. Call (636) 947-0088 to place an order.

Since 2014, the staff at Turtle Creek Pub & Grill work diligently to make your visit enjoyable through a menu of comfort and home-style food, a full selection of the finest domestic and craft brews, top label liquors and good times. Stop in on Saturday nights to hear some of the best live music around. Visit turtlecreekpub.com or call (636) 294-3458 for more information.

Sugarfire Smoke House will delight your taste buds with unconventional, unique and adventurous flavor combinations. Start off with a delicious appetizer of smoked fried artichokes or pork belly hush puppies followed by the Big Muddy – a Sugarfire specialty - or a smoked brisket cheesesteak. Traditional barbeque fare is also available. Visit sugarfiresmokehouse.com or call (636) 724-7601 for more information.

Friendship Brewing Company’s mantra is “beer can help good friends have good times, together.” There is plenty to go around – Friendship Brewing offers at least twenty five rotating taps (with room to expand) with at least five house beers available at all times, plus local, regional, national and international guest taps as well. The Benefits Bistro features a small menu focused on simple, approachable and creative offerings that are the perfect pairings for any craft beer selection. See what’s on tap at friendshipbrewco.com (636) 856-9300 for more information.

Prasino means green in Greek. At Prasino, the menu is focused on local, organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers two completely private dining rooms; an executive room and a larger banquet room. Visit prasinostcharles.com or call (636) 277-0202.

Cork & Barrel Chop House and Spirits is more than a restaurant with an upscale bar – it’s a place people can have a great meal with a drink or two after dinner and talk, laugh and enjoy themselves. Cork & Barrel is proud to be the first culinary partner in Missouri to use the Big Green Egg to cook steaks, chops, chicken, fish or whatever else comes to mind. Visit corkandbarrel.com or (636) 387-7030 for more information.

A Better Pizza is “Home of the Deep Dish Pizza”, but they also excel at baking thin or thick crust and stuffed pizzas with a variety of toppings. Appetizers, meaty sandwiches and pasta dishes round out the menu. This restaurant serves up high-quality food seven days a week and even delivers. Visit abetterpizza.org or call (636) 272-7499 to order.

Green China offers a full menu of delicious Chinese food for eat-in, carry out or delivery within a five mile radius. Repeat customers claim Green China’s Crab Rangoon is the best they’ve had. They accept any competitor’s coupon, so stop in for lunch or dinner. Visit greenchinastpeters.com or call (636) 272-8818 or (636) 272-8828.

VB Chocolate Bar is all about authenticity. VB Chocolate Bar is supplying the Cottleville community with high quality chocolate, pastries, ice cream, cocktails and craft beer. From wild berry scones to chocolate martinis, you can be sure you’re eating home-made, handcrafted treats made by their talented staff. Visit vbchocolatebar.com to view menus or call (636) 352-1139 for more information.

Coffee is Picasso's Coffee House’s masterpiece, but they are artists of much more. In addition to making a mean cup of coffee, fresh bakery items and 100 percent real fruit smoothies, they also serve lunch. In the evening, visit for after-dinner drinks, live entertainment and local art exhibits. Check out picassoscoffeehouse.com to learn about all they have to offer.

Heaven Scent Bakery aims to please everyone’s sweet tooth. From custom cakes and cookies to donuts, pastries, brownies, pies, chocolate covered strawberries and ice-cream, dessert heaven is within reach. They are open seven days a week and have a drive-thru. Find out more at heavenscentbakery.com or (636) 240-8311.

Paul's Donuts has been a mainstay in St. Peters for 18 years where they have continued the tradition of outstanding donuts and service. Try the Donut of the Month for a unique flavor combination, or have a traditional donut, pastry and ice-cream served atop a donut. Visit paulsdonuts.com or call (636) 447-8836 for more information.

The Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey is a unique, relaxing urban winery and whiskey bar and restaurant where guests can meet for great food, drinks and music. The food menu is sourced by local farmers and vendors to provide the freshest ingredients for a flavorful meal. A cigar lounge and event space are also available. Visit therackhousekww.com or call (636) 244-0574 to learn more.

King Edwards Chicken will fry up just about anything, but chicken is King here. Stop in for their mouth-watering chicken dinners with a variety of sides. They accommodate large orders as well as catering services. Call (636) 946-3660 to place your order.

Mattingly's Sports Bar & Grill is a neighborhood place that serves up quality food and drinks. The restaurant boasts a large menu, but is best known for their homemade pizza with hand-rolled dough and chicken wings with a variety of sauces. A 125-seat banquet room is also available for special events. Check out the expansive menu selections at mattinglysportsbar.com or call (636) 940-0051 for more information.

Since 1983, Fritz's Frozen Custard has been serving up fresh, smooth and creamy frozen custard with a smile in three St. Charles County locations. They rotate a special flavor of the day in addition to their regular vanilla and chocolate offerings with an endless list of topping options. Grab a quart to go and also order in bulk for your party or fundraiser. For the flavor calendar and menu, visit fritzsfrozencustard.com.

Serving great food with great service in a comfortable atmosphere is what makes Erio's Ristorante a popular dining spot. The menu offers a large variety of pastas, hand-cut steaks, chicken, veal, seafood and hand-tossed pizzas. Be sure to save room for dessert with homemade New York Style cheesecake and Murder by Chocolate cake. High quality and fresh food are a priority at Erio’s. Visit eriosristorante.com and or call (636) 928-0112 for reservations.

Mannino's Market has been hand cutting meats since the late 1930s and a butcher is always on hand to deliver special cuts of meat. The deli and bakery sections offer freshly prepared items and specialties as well. To learn about all of their offerings as well as the catering menu, visit manninosmarket.com or call (636) 441-7755 for more information.

For over 20 years, El Tio Pepe Mexican Restaurant has been serving quality food, cold beer and the best margaritas around. Stop in to sample the authentic Mexican cuisine and family friendly lunch and dinner service. Visit eltiopepeofallon.com or call (636) 978-9766 for more information.

The Pretzel Stop serves up the best soft pretzels in St. Charles County as well as pretzel dogs, brats, Italian sausages, gourmet sandwiches and pretzel burgers. The pretzels are made from scratch, hand twisted and baked fresh daily. Soft pretzel sandwich rolls, custom shapes, catering and delivery are also available. Order online at pretzelstop.com or call (636) 922-9200 for more information.

Plank Road Pizza combines fresh and unique flavor combinations with a fun and eclectic atmosphere that will make you want to return again and again. They offer specialty pizzas, local brews and an outdoor patio. Place your order online at plankroadpizza.com.

The Brass Rail offers hand-crafted food, beautiful décor and plenty of TVs to catch your favorite game. The vast menu (from hand cut steaks to scratch made soups) offers something for every palate. Catering and takeout available. Visit brassrail1.com or call (636) 329-1349 for more information.

At DeRienzo's Pizza, you can’t go wrong with the award-winning, brick oven pizza, but their sandwiches, with fresh bread from The Hill are just as memorable. Check in regularly to see their weekly specials and Happy Hour prices at derienzopizza.com or call (636) 317-1034 for more information.

With over 60 different flavors of sprinkles, Flinkles Flavored Sprinkles has you (or your sweet treats) covered. Flavored sprinkles are made from scratch and are nut and gluten free. Eleven holiday flavors are now available including egg nog, snicker doodle and pink champagne. Visit flinkles.com to find sprinkle ideas, recipes and flavors.

Sushi Ai is known for its modern interpretation of classic sushi dishes and an insistence on using high quality ingredients. Their menu features a variety of house specialties with delicate sauces, fresh sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Visit one of their three locations or order online for takeout service. Visit sushiaistlouis.com to order.

Chandler Hill Vineyards is a Tuscan-inspired winery in the heart of Missouri. Located in Defiance and open year-round, the winery offers a large tasting room, a deck with a vineyard view as well as a full-service restaurant and event space. Visit on the weekends for live musical performances. Visit chandlerhillvineyards.com or (636) 798-CORK to learn more.