Guidebook for St. Louis
Food Scene
Bright, roomy restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated comfort fare & cocktails, plus a patio.
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Rooster
3150 S Grand BlvdBright, roomy restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated comfort fare & cocktails, plus a patio.
An extensive menu of Vietnamese staples, including noodles & pho, served in down-to-earth digs.
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LemonGrass Restaurant
3161 S Grand BlvdAn extensive menu of Vietnamese staples, including noodles & pho, served in down-to-earth digs.
In hip surrounds, this locavore bistro cooks up vegetarian & vegan fare inspired by world cuisines.
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Tree House Restaurant
3177 S Grand BlvdIn hip surrounds, this locavore bistro cooks up vegetarian & vegan fare inspired by world cuisines.
Straightforward outlet fixing up noodles, curries & other Thai delicacies, plus lunch specials.
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Basil Spice Thai Cuisine
3183 S Grand BlvdStraightforward outlet fixing up noodles, curries & other Thai delicacies, plus lunch specials.
Bustling, traditional Vietnamese eatery serving banh mi sandwiches, pho, seafood & vegetarian eats.
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Pho Grand Restaurant
3195 S Grand BlvdBustling, traditional Vietnamese eatery serving banh mi sandwiches, pho, seafood & vegetarian eats.
Gourmet fast food fried chicken place with a bar and a drive thru. Go for the nugs or the Mother Clucker.
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Byrd & Barrel
2652 Hampton AvenueGourmet fast food fried chicken place with a bar and a drive thru. Go for the nugs or the Mother Clucker.
Traditional Mexican fare and homemade ice creams. Famous for tortas!
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La Vallesana
2801 Cherokee StTraditional Mexican fare and homemade ice creams. Famous for tortas!
Traditional Mexican fare on Cherokee Street--try the tacos!
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Taqueria El Bronco
2817 Cherokee StTraditional Mexican fare on Cherokee Street--try the tacos!
Cozy haunt lures locals with coffee drinks, breakfast, pastries, sandwiches & outdoor seating.
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The Mud House
2101 Cherokee StCozy haunt lures locals with coffee drinks, breakfast, pastries, sandwiches & outdoor seating.
Brick-walled setting for barbecue & Southern specialties served alongside American craft beers.
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The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia AveBrick-walled setting for barbecue & Southern specialties served alongside American craft beers.
Modern-ish but decidedly unfancy Mexican joint. All of the tacos are highly recommended. 1/2 price taco happy hour late nights after 10pm!
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Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard
908 Lafayette AveModern-ish but decidedly unfancy Mexican joint. All of the tacos are highly recommended. 1/2 price taco happy hour late nights after 10pm!
Down-home stalwart known for its breakfasts & other comfort-food classics, open 24/7. And VERY close to home.
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Uncle Bill's Pancakes
3427 S Kingshighway BlvdDown-home stalwart known for its breakfasts & other comfort-food classics, open 24/7. And VERY close to home.
Warm pub with tin ceilings & glass brick serving a casual American menu & house cocktails.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway BoulevardWarm pub with tin ceilings & glass brick serving a casual American menu & house cocktails.
Lulu's Local Eatery
3201 S Grand BlvdA diverse and delicious menu of vegan fare.
This delightful Indian place is only a 5 min walk from my home. Don't miss their very affordable daily lunch buffet!
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Himalayan Yeti
3515 S Kingshighway BlvdThis delightful Indian place is only a 5 min walk from my home. Don't miss their very affordable daily lunch buffet!
This delightful Indian place is only a 5 min walk from my home. Don't miss their very affordable daily lunch buffet!
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Yaquis on Cherokee
2728 Cherokee StThis delightful Indian place is only a 5 min walk from my home. Don't miss their very affordable daily lunch buffet!
Pizza Head
3196 S Grand BlvdVegan pizza in a fun punk rock space.
King and I Restaurant
8039 S Grand BlvdDelicious Thai--Try the green curry!
Cafe Mochi
3221 S Grand BlvdHalf Price Sushi happy hour Tuesdays at 6pm!
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky haunt with locally sourced snacks & sandwiches plus craft beers & cocktails in a cozy space. Usually with an actual fortune teller in a front window.
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The Fortune Teller Bar
2635 Cherokee StQuirky haunt with locally sourced snacks & sandwiches plus craft beers & cocktails in a cozy space. Usually with an actual fortune teller in a front window.
Cash-only watering hole/performance venue covered with funky folk art & bright mosaics inside & out.
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Venice Café
1903 Pestalozzi StCash-only watering hole/performance venue covered with funky folk art & bright mosaics inside & out.
Cash-only neighborhood joint featuring kitschy owl decor, plenty of craft brews & local bands. Attached to Steve's Hot Dogs, who serves up their signature dogs (don't miss the mac & cheese dog!) late night.
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Tick Tock Tavern
3459 Magnolia AveCash-only neighborhood joint featuring kitschy owl decor, plenty of craft brews & local bands. Attached to Steve's Hot Dogs, who serves up their signature dogs (don't miss the mac & cheese dog!) late night.
Newish large microbrew space with creative selection of original beers. Grab a table on the catwalk before somebody else does.
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Earthbound Brewing
2724 Cherokee StNewish large microbrew space with creative selection of original beers. Grab a table on the catwalk before somebody else does.
Coffee shop/Bar by day, music venue by night. Wonderfully eclectic touring and local indie music lineups. Try the coffee-based cocktail The Kosmonaut when you are trying to make it a late night.
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Foam
3359 S Jefferson AveCoffee shop/Bar by day, music venue by night. Wonderfully eclectic touring and local indie music lineups. Try the coffee-based cocktail The Kosmonaut when you are trying to make it a late night.
The Whiskey Ring
2651 Cherokee StCherokee Street mainstay with a huge gated in side patio.
CBGB
3163 S Grand BlvdLegit Punk Rock Dive Bar. Seedy, dark, and cheap. Awesome.
Sightseeing
Yes, you can go up inside. And yes, you should. A gorgeous and iconic sculpture that is StL itself.
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I-Gateway Arch
Yes, you can go up inside. And yes, you should. A gorgeous and iconic sculpture that is StL itself.
Get the best view of downtown StL from this elevated platform across the river in a very well-kept park. Free!
Mississippi River Overlook
185 W Trendley AveGet the best view of downtown StL from this elevated platform across the river in a very well-kept park. Free!
Parks & Nature
A 10 min bike ride! Gorgeous park filled with a variety of interesting gazebos.
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Iphakethe ye-Tower Grove
4257 Northeast DriveA 10 min bike ride! Gorgeous park filled with a variety of interesting gazebos.
Shopping
Cherokee Street east of Jefferson is all antique shops--take a walk from Jefferson all the way past the old iconic Lemp Brewery and turn left on DeMenil Place to see the Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion and one of the most haunted houses in the US, The Lemp Mansion. You can take tours of both mansions, and there is a restaurant in the Lemp Mansion.
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Cherokee Antique Row
1900-2300 Cherokee StCherokee Street east of Jefferson is all antique shops--take a walk from Jefferson all the way past the old iconic Lemp Brewery and turn left on DeMenil Place to see the Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion and one of the most haunted houses in the US, The Lemp Mansion. You can take tours of both mansions, and there is a restaurant in the Lemp Mansion.
Essentials
Shop 'n Save
7355 Manchester Rd10 minute walk to this quality discount grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a movie in this swanky state of the art movie theatre built into an old Moolah ballroom space. Get there early to grab a cushy leather couch, or sit in the traditional stadium-style seating in the rear and in the balcony. And grab a beer in the lobby bar before the show! And go bowling in the basement alley after. One of my fave places in StL.
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Moolah Theatre and Lounge
3821 Lindell BlvdCatch a movie in this swanky state of the art movie theatre built into an old Moolah ballroom space. Get there early to grab a cushy leather couch, or sit in the traditional stadium-style seating in the rear and in the balcony. And grab a beer in the lobby bar before the show! And go bowling in the basement alley after. One of my fave places in StL.