Joey’s Seafood Rebranding as Gulf Shores Grill

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews The Stable (1821 Cherokee Street, Benton Park, www.amalgamatedbrewing.com), while Betha Whitlow considers Wimpy’s Sandwich Shop (521 Jefferson Street, Washington, Mo.). … Bonwich reports that Tello Carreon is the new head chef at Terrene (33 N. Sarah), while the two area locations of Joey’s Seafood, a Canada-based chain […]

Openings Include BC’s Kitchen, Cafe Osage at Boward Farms

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Mizu (1013 Washington Avenue) and reports the opening of BC’s Kitchen, Bill Cardwell’s new restaurant in the Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, Highway 40 at Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, while Betha Whitlow considers 222 Artisan Bakery (222 North Main Street, Edwardsville, www.222bakery.com). www.stltoday.com … Riverfront Times’s Ian […]

Openings Include Mazara Bistro, Tani Sushi Bistro

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Brazie’s (6101 Arsenal Street, Clifton Heights) and reports the opening of Mazara Bistro (7923 Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton), while Betha Whitlow considers Best Steak House (516 North Grand Boulevard, www.beststeakstl.com). www.stltoday.com … Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Fumanchu (7336 Manchester Road, Maplewood) and notes the opening of […]

Reviewers Rate Mattingly Brewing Co., Amigos Cantina

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Mattingly Brewing Co. (3000 South Jefferson Avenue, Benton Park, www.mattinglybrewing.com), while Betha Whitlow considers Pam’s Chicago Style Dogs and More (6016 Delmar Boulevard, www.pamscsd.com). www.stltoday.com … Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Amigos Cantina (120 West Jefferson Avenue, Kirkwood), while Kristie McClanahan considers The Poopdeck (4877 Highway 54, […]

Forest Park Southeast Grove’s rBar Closing Aug. 10

IN THE NEWS: Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews The Shaved Duck (2900 Virginia Avenue) and reports that Forest Park Southeast Grove bar and restaurant rBar will close after service Aug. 10. It will reopen as a “new concept” later that month. riverfronttimes.com … The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews West End Grill & Pub (354 […]

Moxy Bistro’s Chef Brenner, Mihalis Chophouse Top Poll

IN THE NEWS: In the July issue, highlights of St. Louis magazine’s Best of 2008 critics poll include: Best Chef, Eric Brenner, Moxy Bistro (4584 Laclede, moxybistro.com); and Best Steakhouse, Mihalis Chophouse (1603 McCausland, mihalischophouse.com). stlmag.com … The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Fumanchu (7336 Manchester Road, Maplewood) and reports the opening of the first local […]

Openings Include Paciugo Gran Caffe, Bella Vita

IN THE NEWS: Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews The U (3108 Olive Street) and details the opening of Paciugo Gran Caffé (173 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton). riverfronttimes.com … Sauce magazine reports the openings of Bella Vita wine bar (9528 Manchester Road in Rock Hill), Tower Tacos (3147 Cherokee St.), and Mizu Sushi Bar (1013 Washington […]

Closings Include Savor, Billy Sherman’s Deli, Chuy Arzola’s

IN THE NEWS: Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Tip Top Food & Spirits (2501 South Ninth Street). … Froeb also reports the closing of Central West End restaurant Savor, Billy Sherman’s Deli in Creve Coeur (12937 Olive Boulevard), and the slated July 3 closing of Chuy Arzola’s (6405 Clayton Avenue), as well as the opening […]

Openings Include Sir B Que, Bici Cafe, Wong’s Wok

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews The Shaved Duck (2900 Virginia Avenue, Tower Grove East, www.theshavedduck.com) and reports the closing of Koko (3257 Ivanhoe), and the openings of Sir B Que (5898 Delmar Boulevard) and Bici Cafe in the old Sofia Cafe spot (June 27, 7401 Pershing Avenue in U. City). … Betha […]

Longtime South Side Favorite Gino’s Shutters Doors

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Amigos Cantina (120 West Jefferson Avenue, Kirkwood, www.amigoskirkwood.com) and reports the closing of South Side stalwart Gino’s, while Betha Whitlow considers Rex Café (6201 Michigan Avenue). stltoday.com … Taqueria la Pasadita (2336 Woodson Road, Overland). riverfronttimes.com … The Pollacks review Blue Water Grill (343 S. Kirkwood Rd., […]