Posts tagged ‘food’
The best of the rest of St. Louis neighborhoods
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
The SND conference is focused around Washington Avenue so you can walk to the events and bars. But if you have more time to get out and about in St. Louis, here are some great neighborhoods to explore. Laclede’s Landing This tourist destination is a short walk from Washington Avenue. The area is by the
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MoBar: a journalism (drinking) institution
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
View Larger Map “Those were the days …” A proper newspaper town (such as St. Louis was, which once had a number of competing morning and afternoon papers) must have a proper newspaper bar. A few have floated around Tucker Avenue just north of Washington Avenue, an area that was home to the old Globe-Democrat
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Feeling saucy? Visit one of the country’s top barbecue joints
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Looking for some good barbecue? How about a place listed among Zagat’s top 10 barbecue spots in the country? Pappy’s Smokehouse (3106 Olive St.) fits the bill. It was named to Zagat’s list earlier this year. Other awards it has racked up include 101 Best Places to Chow Down in American by the Travel Channel,
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Bacon, ice cream, shakes — and a challenge
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Welcome to Crown Candy Kitchen (1401 St. Louis Ave.). Hours: 10:30-8 Monday to Thursday, Friday to Saturday 10:30-10, Sunday 11-6 This is the place to go for a delicious shake in an old-fashioned setting. Crown Candy Kitchen has been a North St. Louis staple for generations. Harry Karandzieff and his friend Pete Jugaloff first opened
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What IS this?!?! A tutorial on St. Louis-style pizza
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
If you truly explore St. Louis, you’ll likely run into St. Louis-style pizza. And if you aren’t prepared, it might shock you. Most people either love it or hate it. For example, when I asked on Facebook for suggestions of places with good St. Louis-style pizza, comments included: “Yikes! Did you just imply that St.
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