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 Cactus Grove, The Shaved Duck

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Bartolino’s Osteria (2103 Sulphur Avenue, In the Drury Inn at Hampton and Wilson Avenues) and reports the opening of Manchester’s Cactus Grove (14424 Manchester Road in space vacated by Señor Pique’s, which moved several weeks ago to larger quarters at 14870 Manchester), while Betha Whitlow considers Primo […]

Openings Include Off the Vine Bistro, Revival

IN THE NEWS: Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews ~scape (48 Maryland Plaza; 314-361-7227), visits Lorenzo’s Trattoria (1933 Edwards Street), and reports: Former Harvest and Balaban’s executive chef Andy White has just opened Off the Vine, a bistro, at 2605 Hampton Avenue, while the former King Louie’s space at 3800 Chouteau Avenue will reopen as Revival. […]

Openings Include Niche Offshoot Veruca Bake Shop

IN THE NEWS: Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Eastern European-themed Red (1130 Washington Avenue; 314-588-7864) and notes the opening of Veruca, the new bake shop and café from Niche pastry chef Matthew Rice, located right next door to Niche’s 1831 Sidney Street address. riverfronttimes.com … In its December issue, St. Louis magazine reviews Sage (1031 […]

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. […]