Critics Consider SLeeK, Gioia’s Deli, Basil Spice

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews SLeeK (Lumière Place, 999 North Second Street, Laclede’s Landing, www.lumiereplace.com), while Betha Whitlow considers Gioia’s Deli (1934 Macklind Avenue). stltoday.com … Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Basil Spice (3183 South Grand Boulevard). riverfronttimes.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Big V’s Burger Joint Closes; Granite City Opens

IN THE NEWS: Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Gioia’s Deli (1934 Macklind Avenue; 314-776-9410. Also 111 North Newstead Avenue; 314-531-5704) and reports the closing of Big V’s Burger Joint (6655 Delmar Blvd.) riverfronttimes.com … The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich gives a B- to ~scape (48 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-7227, www.scaperestaurant.com), while Gordon McKnight reviews I Love Mr. […]