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Always on Sundae: The Fountain on Locust is everything that's good about soda shops with none of the faux finish Always on Sundae: The Fountain on Locust is everything that's good about soda shops with none of the faux finish
There are many drawbacks to having been a child of the 1980s. The attention span of a puppy. An abiding fondness for high-fructose corn... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: November 19, 2008
Clayton Rustic: Mazara succeeds by getting the little things right Clayton Rustic: Mazara succeeds by getting the little things right
Parking in Clayton is a chore for the modern-day Sisyphus. How often have I pulled into an open metered space only to spot a "Reserved for Valet"... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: November 12, 2008
Reborn On Date: St. Louis' largest locally owned brewery gives its flagship a makeover Reborn On Date: St. Louis' largest locally owned brewery gives its flagship a makeover
Without doubt, the biggest beer news in St. Louis this year — maybe the biggest news in St. Louis, period — was InBev's buyout of... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: November 05, 2008
Café Osage is only open for breakfast and lunch. Who needs dinner? Café Osage is only open for breakfast and lunch. Who needs dinner?
As the seemingly endless and often surreal presidential campaign finally staggers to an end, allow me a few words in defense of one the many... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: October 29, 2008
Roll 'Er Derby, Part 2: Ian's sushi quest continues in Clayton and the Central West End Roll 'Er Derby, Part 2: Ian's sushi quest continues in Clayton and the Central West End
There's at least one upside to reviewing four sushi restaurants in three weeks (besides, that is, the nagging fear that my body contains more... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: October 22, 2008
Primary Colorful: Ian blisses out on beignets and other well-executed simple fare at Cafe Ventana Primary Colorful: Ian blisses out on beignets and other well-executed simple fare at Cafe Ventana
God knows Mondays don't need any help in order to be a pain in the rear end, but on this particular Monday afternoon, my 401(k) is following the... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: October 15, 2008
Roll 'Er Derby: Ian's quest for sushi domination continues with Mizu and Ki Roll 'Er Derby: Ian's quest for sushi domination continues with Mizu and Ki
Sushi, once exotic, is now as conventional as a burger and fries. Even in St. Louis, where saltwater is merely a rumor, you can have luscious,... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: October 08, 2008
Déjà Vu All Over Again: There's something a little too familiar about Mike Johnson's latest creation, Bici Déjà Vu All Over Again: There's something a little too familiar about Mike Johnson's latest creation, Bici
Now that the Large Hadron Collider is out of commission for a few months, the world's leading scientists can stop fretting about the origins of... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: October 01, 2008
The Buzz: Follow the glow of Firefly Grill all the way to Effingham The Buzz: Follow the glow of Firefly Grill all the way to Effingham
"Where the hell is Effingham?" It was the beginning of the year. I was at my desk, thumbing through the latest issue of Bon Appétit. The... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: September 17, 2008
Foam, Sweet Foam: With a beer list as broad as a Clydesdale's backside, the Stable is true to its Lemp Brewery roots Foam, Sweet Foam: With a beer list as broad as a Clydesdale's backside, the Stable is true to its Lemp Brewery roots
The Stable is sure to be the destination for beer connoisseurs in St. Louis — if it isn't already. Here you'll find two dozen beers on tap,... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: September 10, 2008
Tortilla Road: Tower Tacos stakes its claim a little farther up Cherokee Street Tortilla Road: Tower Tacos stakes its claim a little farther up Cherokee Street
It's far too easy to exaggerate the risks that new restaurants face. I'm as guilty as anyone. A few years ago in this column, in a bit of an... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: September 03, 2008
Seriously Old School: Bartolino's hauls its venerable vibe to a new location Seriously Old School: Bartolino's hauls its venerable vibe to a new location
The caesar salad at Bartolino's Osteria is an impressive sight: a wedge of romaine lettuce standing upright atop a large, discus-shaped crouton,... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: August 27, 2008
Señor Circuit: Ian discovers Señor Pique's in a league of its own Señor Circuit: Ian discovers Señor Pique's in a league of its own
I liked Señor Pique even before I'd set foot in the place. This was a few years ago, when the Mexican restaurant shared an old house with... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: August 20, 2008
Cold, Cold, Cold: Snow cone or snowball? Ian traverses the metro area to solve the mystery. Cold, Cold, Cold: Snow cone or snowball? Ian traverses the metro area to solve the mystery.
"Welcome back, Ian." Thanks, Doc. And thanks for fitting me in. I know it's been a while since our last session. "Almost a year." Right. Sorry... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: August 13, 2008
Grill Marks: Ian turns to the West End Grill to pull us all out of the restaurant-scene doldrums Grill Marks: Ian turns to the West End Grill to pull us all out of the restaurant-scene doldrums
This week marks the beginning of my third year reviewing restaurants for Riverfront Times, and as I look back over the past twelve months, I... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: August 06, 2008
Hold the Moustache: Fumanchu, the prodigious Mike Johnson's latest offering, is all over the Asian map Hold the Moustache: Fumanchu, the prodigious Mike Johnson's latest offering, is all over the Asian map
Is Mike Johnson the hardest-working man in the St. Louis restaurant business? Well, consider this: Fumanchu, the chef-restaurateur's new spot in... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: July 30, 2008
Tacos de Kirkwood: Amigos Cantina brings the suburbs a little taste of Cherokee Street Tacos de Kirkwood: Amigos Cantina brings the suburbs a little taste of Cherokee Street
An array of multicolored shingles frames the entrance to Amigos Cantina, which opened this past spring in downtown Kirkwood. It's an attractive,... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: July 23, 2008
Quack Addict: Let nothing come between Ian and his duck-fat frites Quack Addict: Let nothing come between Ian and his duck-fat frites
The Shaved Duck fries its potatoes in duck fat. "As the good lord intended," the menu states — and I agree. Fat is the secret to flavor,... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: July 16, 2008
Booyah!: Unassuming Onesto offers savory pizzas and entrées galore Booyah!: Unassuming Onesto offers savory pizzas and entrées galore
Onesto Pizza and Trattoria is a neighborhood restaurant, the only commercial structure at the intersection of Macklind Avenue and tree-shaded... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: July 09, 2008
No Matter How U Slice It: The U provides much-needed sandwich sustenance to midtown — even in the wee hours No Matter How U Slice It: The U provides much-needed sandwich sustenance to midtown — even in the wee hours
God knows how I survived my first two years of college. And I don't mean surviving the usual existential doubts that befall English majors. You... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: July 02, 2008
Take It From the Tip Top: Grooving to Night Ranger at a Serbian bar and grill in Soulard — priceless Take It From the Tip Top: Grooving to Night Ranger at a Serbian bar and grill in Soulard — priceless
Djordje "George" Korac, owner of Tip Top Food & Spirits in Soulard, sits at a table on the restaurant's covered patio and lights a cigarette.... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: June 25, 2008
Entrée View: Eleven Eleven Mississippi hasn't lost its looks, but has it lost its way? Entrée View: Eleven Eleven Mississippi hasn't lost its looks, but has it lost its way?
Once again we were scrambling to find a place to eat. Our intended destination was like something out of an Edward Hopper painting: The chef, in... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: June 18, 2008
Tortilla Fats: Ian falls hard for a taqueria — again Tortilla Fats: Ian falls hard for a taqueria — again
We were headed to dinner at a new Indian restaurant on Page Avenue. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed. Not closed for the evening... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: June 11, 2008
Bet the Ranch: What were the odds? Lumière Place has a steak house! Bet the Ranch: What were the odds? Lumière Place has a steak house!
I wish more steak houses still let you choose your dinner from a big platter of raw meat. Not because this guarantees a better meal. Maybe, if... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: June 04, 2008
Magnum Pi: Can Ian make peace with Provel? Solve for Π. Magnum Pi: Can Ian make peace with Provel? Solve for Π.
A revelation: Provel isn't the reason I loathe St. Louis-style pizza. Or, I should say, Provel alone isn't the reason I loathe St. Louis-style... More>>
By Ian Froeb
Published: May 28, 2008
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