I believe that breakfast is the best meal of the day. Whether you are a vegan or a carnivore, there is something tasty awaiting you in the world of the breakfast menu. My love for breakfast is so deep that I have decided to dedicate all of next quarter to reviewing the top breakfast joints in the St. Louis area. So to satisfy my craving for breakfast fare, I came across a place in my trusty Sauce magazine, and decided to do a test drive of the breakfast review.
Archive for the ‘Food’ Category
Our food buff weighs in on Duff’s
Friday, February 19th, 2010Duff’s has two separate dining rooms and a banquet hall in the back. The first dining room, where I was seated, has wood-covered walls, a cozy fireplace, and a floor-length window with stained glass, which made for excellent ambiance.
Mango brings Peru to you
Friday, February 5th, 2010Attention Peru abroad members: there is a restaurant in St. Louis where you can experience the cuisine of Peru before you even travel abroad. I stumbled across Mango while reading a St. Louis food magazine called Sauce, and I’ve been drooling ever since. Mango is located in a strip mall on the outskirts of St. Louis. With a group of girlfriends and an empty stomach, I ventured into the world of the culinary unknown.
La Tortillaria es la mejor
Friday, January 22nd, 2010I’m not even four words into this article, and I am already craving Mexican food. Luckily for me, there is a spot in St. Louis to fulfill this culinary desire. If you are a fan of authentic northern Mexican cuisine, or just a lover of a hefty burrito, the Tortillaria in the Central West End is el primo.
A welcoming taste of Thai
Friday, November 13th, 2009Some of the best meals I have ever had have come from local, quintessential “ticky-tacky” places. Delicious fare- the best hot dogs, good Chinese food, and even fried chicken- is tastier when the room fits only five people and the eclectic décor is from the 1970s. This theory holds true for the Thai Country Café in Loop. The walls are faux wood with pictures of waterfalls. Small Buddha statues, wicker baskets, and other knick-knacks are perched on the shelves lining the walls. These touches make the restaurant extra homey, welcoming you as you walk in off the street.
Everest Cafe: worth the trek
Friday, October 30th, 2009I love birthday dinners. When I was growing up, my mom would always make a special meal, baked my favorite cake, and ended the night with presents and singing. This year’s birthday celebration at Everest Café and Bar jumped to a different continent with flavors from the East. It wasn’t my mother’s cooking, but it was certainly delicious and celebratory.
St. Louis tastes good
Friday, October 16th, 2009The Taste of St. Louis Festival at the Soldiers’ Memorial in St. Louis was, in fact, the happiest place on earth. I had seen the flyer for the festival on the Concourse bulletin board, but it was the flyer at St. Louis Bread Co., advertising that chef demigod Hubert Keller was going to be there, that made me hop in the car Sunday morning. Upon arriving at the festival, I first had my bag ransacked by a security guard. Then I was approached by a very energetic salesman who placed a “coupon book” in my hand, and told me about a two-year subscription to free internet access if I acted now and told my friends. Once past that, the true beauty of the event was unveiled in front of me like the smell of meatloaf fresh from the oven.
Sysco: What are we actually eating?
Friday, October 16th, 2009“Good Things Come from Sysco” is the tagline of the masterminds behind the food served at Prin. Not convinced? Well, neither is a great deal of the student population. Opinions regarding Sysco food usually lean toward the negative end of the spectrum, with students frequently commenting on the excessive amount of grease and fat present in the current options behind the counter.
Food Review
Friday, October 2nd, 2009My first experience with City Diner was for dinner after a lacrosse game in St. Louis. Even though I was injured and unable to play in the game, I still felt I deserved a winner’s meal since I was in uniform. Seated at a small table in the middle of the dining room, I was at the center of all the excitement that comes with the diner. I scanned the menu for less than a minute before I saw the patty melt, a childhood favorite of mine.
Not south of the border — South St. Louis
Friday, May 29th, 2009It seems that whenever I suggest a Mexican restaurant as a possibility for eating out, everyone becomes an elitist about what is authentic Mexican. Really, all that matters is that the food tastes good. This week I dined at Arcelia’s in Lafayette Square. It may not be in a border town in Texas, but it will do for those looking for a good meal.
