Tag Archives: St. Louis food

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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El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery

I spend a lot of time reading about food in St. Louis. So usually, I feel like I’m in the know when it comes to what’s opening in my neighborhood. That’s not the case with El Toluco Taqueria & Grocery. … Continue reading

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Stacked Sandwiches

I didn’t realize it until it was over, but this was a week of stacked sandwiches. I guess my heart pointed me in that direction. It started on Tuesday when I went to Russell’s on Macklind for lunch. Going to … Continue reading

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Fork & Stix

Friday was one of those gloomy days when it didn’t stop raining and all I wanted to do was stay in bed with a book and a cup of tea. I had to go to work, though, so I spent half … Continue reading

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Hot Dogs: It’s Complicated

I have a complicated relationship to hot dogs. It all started about twenty five years ago when I ate one for the first time. I immediately fell in love. I loved the way the skin on the hot dog snapped … Continue reading

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Vista Ramen

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I like to go out to eat so much. There’s the obvious reason: It’s fun to go somewhere new and have people serve you food. But it’s more than that. I’ve realized … Continue reading

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Comet Coffee and Croissanterie

Sometimes in life, a pain au chocolat comes calling. When it does, always answer. That’s what happened to me this morning. I woke up after a weird night’s sleep and I thought about making a smoothie bowl for breakfast. My head … Continue reading

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Union Loafers and Chouquette

The corner of Tower Grove Ave and McRee is a dangerous one for me, not so much because of neighborhood safety but because of what it does to my wallet. Union Loafers, a bread baker, is on one side of … Continue reading

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Pizza Break: Pi Pizzeria

It’s been a while since my last pizza break installment, so I decided to bring it back. Pi Pizzeria is a St. Louis staple. It’s been around for a while now, and there are restaurants downtown and in the suburbs. There … Continue reading

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A Love Letter to SweetArt

SweetArt holds a special place in my heart. Five years ago, I was living at home and working for a nonprofit. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, but I had some vague ideas. I wanted … Continue reading

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