IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Solace Cafe and Wine Bar (1405 Washington Avenue, www.solacestlouis.com) and reports the opening of Fu Manchu (in the former Grateful Inn space at 7336 Manchester Road in Maplewood), while Betha Whitlow considers Fergie’s Bar & Restaurant (1699 Lemay Ferry Road). stltoday.com … Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Cielo at Lumiere Place and blogs that executive chef Tim McLaughlin has left Locust Street steakhouse F15teen. Josh Roland, who oversaw the restaurant’s launch, is back in charge. riverfronttimes.com … The Pollacks have brunch at SqWires. stlouiseats.typepad.com

Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Filed under: St. Louis Restaurants | Tags: Cielo, F15teen, Fergie's Bar, Fu Manchu, Solace Cafe, SqWires |