St. Louis
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Saw Chava's in Soulard mentioned above.
Run. Don't walk. It's incredible. Get the stuffed peppers or fried tacos.
Run. Don't walk. It's incredible. Get the stuffed peppers or fried tacos.
I’m not a bowling aficionado …..
EDIT: Bowling Hall of Fame is NOT downtown anymore!!!!
EDIT: Bowling Hall of Fame is NOT downtown anymore!!!!
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From a reputable Des Moines personality from St. Louis...
Must-try St. Louis Sites
Gioa’s Deli, The Hill – Try the hot salami sandwich on garlic cheese bread.
Amighetti’s Bakery & Deli, The Hill – Try the Little Bit of Italy (hot) or Amighetti’s Special sandwiches and the Special or Sicilian salads
More great St. Louis-style Italian food at places like Charlie Gitto’s, Farotto’s, Anthonino’s, Cunetto House of Pasta, Zia’s, Rigazzi’s, Pietro’s, The Pasta House and Favazza’s. Get pizza, pasta, salads, and anything artichoke. Basically, any local Italian restaurant in the metro is going to be able to bring it strong or they’d already be out of business.
Any dingey-looking Chinese/chop suey restaurant in the city – Try the St. Paul sandwich with ham, turkey, or shrimp. It’s an egg foo yung patty on two pieces of white bread with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo. It’s inexpensive and oddly delicious. A favorite of national food shows like America’s Test Kitchen.
Katie’s Pizza, Pasta & Oyster, Ballpark Village – I haven’t been here but it comes highly recommended by friends.
Lion’s Choice (many locations) – the roast beef sandwiches have gotten pricey but they’re still great. Get the biggest one…and some fries. And it’s better if you can eat inside where you can get plenty of au jus and horseradish sauce and dip your sandwiches.
Southwest Diner (near The Hill) – go for breakfast and while it’s all great, try the Southwest Slinger (St. Louis classic)
Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard, south St. Louis – the originators of frozen custard and no one does it better. The Concretes are the specialty but even their regular malts are next-level.
Also…
St. Louis is widely considered one of the best BBQ cities in America (St. Louis-style ribs) and you can’t go wrong with a stop at Bandana’s, Dalie’s, Smoki O’s, or any one of a hundred other local BBQ joints in the city or the metro. Ribs, brisket sandwiches, and the local-favorite pork steaks are the ones to get.
On your way into town from Iowa, or on your way home:
Stefanina’s Pizza, O’Fallon and Wentzville – Get the extra large pizza and eat it in the car. Salads and apps are great, too. Just call ahead and pick it up. Takes about 25 minutes. We always make a stop here on our way back to Iowa.
Bar districts worth a drive or Uber ride
Soulard – McGurk’s Irish Pub (great burgers, here), Venice Café, Molly’s
The Delmar Loop – Blueberry Hill, Soul 2 Soul, International Tap House, ‘Ssipi
Planter’s House, Lafayette Square (totally cool restaurant and cocktail bar)
Must-try St. Louis Sites
Gioa’s Deli, The Hill – Try the hot salami sandwich on garlic cheese bread.
Amighetti’s Bakery & Deli, The Hill – Try the Little Bit of Italy (hot) or Amighetti’s Special sandwiches and the Special or Sicilian salads
More great St. Louis-style Italian food at places like Charlie Gitto’s, Farotto’s, Anthonino’s, Cunetto House of Pasta, Zia’s, Rigazzi’s, Pietro’s, The Pasta House and Favazza’s. Get pizza, pasta, salads, and anything artichoke. Basically, any local Italian restaurant in the metro is going to be able to bring it strong or they’d already be out of business.
Any dingey-looking Chinese/chop suey restaurant in the city – Try the St. Paul sandwich with ham, turkey, or shrimp. It’s an egg foo yung patty on two pieces of white bread with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo. It’s inexpensive and oddly delicious. A favorite of national food shows like America’s Test Kitchen.
Katie’s Pizza, Pasta & Oyster, Ballpark Village – I haven’t been here but it comes highly recommended by friends.
Lion’s Choice (many locations) – the roast beef sandwiches have gotten pricey but they’re still great. Get the biggest one…and some fries. And it’s better if you can eat inside where you can get plenty of au jus and horseradish sauce and dip your sandwiches.
Southwest Diner (near The Hill) – go for breakfast and while it’s all great, try the Southwest Slinger (St. Louis classic)
Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard, south St. Louis – the originators of frozen custard and no one does it better. The Concretes are the specialty but even their regular malts are next-level.
Also…
St. Louis is widely considered one of the best BBQ cities in America (St. Louis-style ribs) and you can’t go wrong with a stop at Bandana’s, Dalie’s, Smoki O’s, or any one of a hundred other local BBQ joints in the city or the metro. Ribs, brisket sandwiches, and the local-favorite pork steaks are the ones to get.
On your way into town from Iowa, or on your way home:
Stefanina’s Pizza, O’Fallon and Wentzville – Get the extra large pizza and eat it in the car. Salads and apps are great, too. Just call ahead and pick it up. Takes about 25 minutes. We always make a stop here on our way back to Iowa.
Bar districts worth a drive or Uber ride
Soulard – McGurk’s Irish Pub (great burgers, here), Venice Café, Molly’s
The Delmar Loop – Blueberry Hill, Soul 2 Soul, International Tap House, ‘Ssipi
Planter’s House, Lafayette Square (totally cool restaurant and cocktail bar)
I live in STL. Don’t waste your time with Lion’s Choice or Bandana’s. Both are chains.
I would recommend Bogart’s in Soulard for BBQ. Way better. Pappy’s too. The Italian restaurants are all good, and Gioia’s Deli is fantastic.
I’ve also not seen it mentioned much but Blue’s City Deli is arguably the best deli shop in town. It’s also south of downtown but close.
The bar will open at 9:00 am Friday. Here’s all the information from the Alumni Association including the open practice on Thursday.
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