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Bulrush

A couple years ago after I moved back to St. Louis from Washington, D.C., I took a long lunch break and went to check out a new restaurant in town called Squatter’s Café. It was generating some buzz and I … Continue reading

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Farmhaus Restaurant

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Farmhaus over the years but for some reason, I never stopped by. All that changed last month. My boyfriend asked me where I wanted to go for dinner to celebrate my new … Continue reading

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Good Fortune

I’ve never been a fan of Chinese food. When I was younger, my family would order carry out from a local restaurant at least once a week and I’d dread it. I didn’t like the salt-laden sauces with sour flavors … Continue reading

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Grapefruit Rose Doughnut at KNEAD: A Lesson in Persistence

I’ve been known to go out of my way for good food. There was the time I broke all my rules and stood in line for two hours in the freezing cold for Filipino food at Bad Saint in D.C. … Continue reading

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Soup Dumplings STL

Some of the most nondescript places have the best food. This is the lesson I’ve learned in my lifelong quest for good food. For example, a restaurant in a rundown strip mall will have better Indian cuisine than a gourmet … Continue reading

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Squatters Café

A few weeks ago, I read about a new restaurant opening in the KDHX radio building near downtown St. Louis. It took me by surprise because usually I’m abreast of what opens and closes in the area, and I had … Continue reading

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Grace Meat + Three

A few months ago when I was walking in The Grove, I saw blue painted windows advertising sweet tea and fried chicken. I did a little research and found out that Grace Meat + Three was opening soon. The restaurant … Continue reading

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Turn

If I had to pick one neighborhood that I neglect in St. Louis, it would be Midtown. I get distracted by everything in the surrounding neighborhoods so the only time I go is when I’m driving through on my way … Continue reading

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Pizza Break: Humble Pie

I got so excited about about everything I ate last weekend in Washington and Augusta that I forgot to tell you about this pizza from Humble Pie. I showed up at Humble Pie last Friday night and expected a sit-down … Continue reading

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Washington, Missouri (and Augusta)

When I moved back to St. Louis, my aunt told me about Washington, Missouri. It’s a small town next to the Missouri River that’s known for its antique shops and delicious food. Since antiques and delicious food are two of … Continue reading

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