***UPDATE 12/05/08*** Thanks for the recommendations. I think Stellina Pasta will be next on the list. House of India doesn't make the cut. It's not in St. Louis. I believe it is in U City or Olivette or Clayton or something like that. It is good though...
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So I am a nut for local dining here in St. Louis. I've compiled a short list of some of my favorite places. I'm kinda stuck in a rut and I would like to hear from like minded people who regularly dine at the places I've mentioned and maybe you could make a recommendation or two for new places that I should try. Here goes:
Greek: Apollonia
African: Meskerem
Vietnamese: Bahn Mi So, Pho Grand
Chicken: Iron Barley
Hamburgers: O'Connells
Quick take out: The Pitted Olive
Bosnian: Berix
Fried Fish: Hodaks
Mexican: La Tropicana, El Burrito Loco
Steak: $=Tuckers in Soulard
Pub food: Dressels
Beers: Schlafly and Mattingly Brewing Company
Mideast: Cafe Natasha
Notice there's no French, Spanish, Italian, Indian, Chinese or seafood joints....I'm sure I'm missing some great places. If you like many/all of the above, please make a recommendation!
I love Apollonia, it is the best kept secret in the STL...until now. great burger and the best Gyro salad.
ReplyDeleteBreakfast - Bevo Mill
ReplyDeleteSummer - Boat House
Date - Bailey's Chocolate Bar
I am a big fan of House of India's lunch buffet. It is fun to sample several dishes...and then you can go next door to Jilly's for a cupcake!
ReplyDeleteStellina Pasta Cafe on Watson. Don't mess the Talkin' Turkey sandwich.
ReplyDeleteI too love Apollinia. Another Greek place I love is Gyro Company on Gravois by Hampon/Germania.
Mangia Italiano is the best Italian for a South-Sider. Seriously, I've been eating there for 20 years!
ReplyDeleteThe absolute best falafel is at a little market just down the street: The Vine. No sit down service yet, but the falafel and schawarma are outstanding.
...O.K. I work for company, but you've got to try the new sandwiches at the Schlafly Tap Room.