Food
25- An iconic Blues-themed sandwich shopBlues City Deli is an absolute gem of a spot. Expect to see a line when you go to visit, because the people know what's up. So far, I've tried the roast beef…
- Deep dish and STL-style in a friendly neighborhood spotI was highly impressed with both the Chicago deep dish pizza and the St. Louis-style pizza at Bono's Pizzeria on Hampton. The St. Louis style had a crisp,…
- Authentic street tacos in St. LouisOne of the first things I needed to find after moving to St. Louis was authentic Mexican food. I've always been used to having endless options for authentic…
- My top St. Louis-style pizzaFarotto's is a family-owned restaurant that has been making pizzas since 1956, making it one of the oldest ones as far as I can tell (Imo's began in 1964).…
- Rich, comforting Tonkotsu ramenAs a long time fan of Menya Rui, I've been hyped to try Kishimoto Mendo ever since it was announced. Kishimoto Mendo is the new Tonkotsu-style ramen concept…
- An upscale Italian restaurantLouie is an excellent restaurant at an excellent location. It's right on the strip on DeMun Ave in Clayton next to Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Cream,…
- Shoyu ramen worth waiting in line forMenya Rui was my first introduction to ramen in St. Louis, which was lucky for me since it's excellent. For a while, I went to Menya Rui once a week - even if…
- Amazing Detroit-style pieI know St. Louis is the town of thin cracker-crust pizza, but I'm partial to the thicker, fluffier Detroit-style pie. When I first moved here, I tried Motor…
- Standout ribs at a popular BBQ spotIt's hard for me to properly rate Pappy's, because I'm a bit torn on it. On the one hand, they have a great spot, always a line and a lot of energy, they're…
- The go-to spot for Middle EasternThis is our go-to spot for Middle Eastern food. Specifically, the beef kefta kabob is flavorful, tender, juicy, and just fantastic. Everything else is good,…
- A Balkan-inspired cafe with a standout chaiTelva is a Balkan-inspired cafe from the owners of the famous Balkan Treat Box. I visited on the recommendation that it's one of the best chai teas around, and…
- A perfect Chicago dog and smash burgerThere are three staple foods of the Chicagoan's diet - the Italian beef sandwich, the Chicago-style hotdog, and deep dish pizza. You spend enough time in the…
- Cozy pizza joint with the best toasted ravs in STLAfter my favorite New York-style pizza place in town closed down, I was on the lookout for a good pizza place. I heard of Bud's Pizza and Beer being…
- No-frills Route 66 drive-in for smash burgersCarl's Drive-In is a charming, no-frills diner right off historic route 66. It's cash only and seating is very limited, so it can get packed during peak hours.…
- Comfort-food fried chicken and sidesGrace Meat & Three is a classic comfort food spot to get fried chicken and sides. It's located in The Grove alongside a few other good restaurants. Grace used…
- One of the few Chicago thin-crust pizza spotsJ.J. Twig's is the only place in town that I know of that specifically makes a Chicago thin-crust pizza. They also make a "double decker pizza" - two pizzas…
- An authentic New York sliceLa Pizza is one of the only places in St. Louis where you can get an authentic New York-style pizza. It's a small shop, mostly set up for takeout with a few…
- Legit Texas-style brisketTucked away at a gas station in Chesterfield, O'B'Que's serves up Texas-style brisket and BBQ. I tried the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, and all had a great…
- A build-your-own burger in CarondeletI've been to Stacked a couple of times, and it's always good. I'll admit that burgers just aren't my favorite food, and if I'm going to have a burger, I prefer…
- Excellent hummus, baba ganoush, and falafelMiddle eastern food in general is one of my favorite types of cuisine, and Lebanese in specific is possibly my favorite variation of it. I was excited to…
- Intergalactic BBQ vibes and a big patioA really cool BBQ stop with a large outdoor patio and painted murals. The intergalactic BBQ vibes are fun, the sides are good, and there's a lot of good stuff…
- Casual Indian and Middle Eastern fusionTikka Tangy is great for when you want a cozy night in with samosas and Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala. The curry is flavorful, rich, and consistently…
- A 1916 Dogtown spot for brick-oven STL-style pieRecently, I saw pizzababble put Failoni's as his number one pizza place in the whole city, so I had to check it out. I've tried a few other places from his…
- A solid gyro, but not my favorite beefThere's only a few places in all of St. Louis that do a rendition of an Italian beef sandwich, as seen in 4 Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches in St. Louis…
- A hyped taqueria that didn't come through for meOne of the first types of cuisine I was on the lookout for when I arrived in St. Louis was authentic Mexican food. I saw La Tejana come up frequently in…
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