Restaurant review for y'all St. Louisans

[newyorker]

Haven't found anything to replace Sandor's--that's why we go to FOOW. I've not tried Borago in years....and I've not been to Cafe 30 A (tho its almost across the street from the condo complex we always rent.) I'm fussy about spending a lot of money when I can cook as well or better (and the fish store and other stores sell such wonderful things--its a pleasure to cook when we're down at the beach.) I want to eat somewhere that makes food I can't cook (or don't know how to do).

 

[Mermaid]

Haven't found anything to replace Sandor's--that's why we go to FOOW. I've not tried Borago in years....and I've not been to Cafe 30 A (tho its almost across the street from the condo complex we always rent.) I'm fussy about spending a lot of money when I can cook as well or better (and the fish store and other stores sell such wonderful things--its a pleasure to cook when we're down at the beach.) I want to eat somewhere that makes food I can't cook (or don't know how to do).

That's exactly the way we are, too. I like cooking and it seems pointless to me to spend money eating out most of the time, especially when the ambiance at my home is pleasing. Though I never miss going to the Red Bar when we're at the beach. I can't duplicate that ambiance!

Peapod, you must try the Red Bar. The food's wonderful and the place is a hoot.

 

[peapod1980]

Peapod, you must try the Red Bar. The food's wonderful and the place is a hoot.

Well, I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't been there in ages! Love going, but our last few trips have been with little ones, and it's always such a wait, especially for a large table, we usually opt out. Not this time, though! :clap_1:

 

[peapod1980]

When we visit Belleville, there is always a trek to Al's for a big family dinner! I am famous there!

Al? In Belleville? Or Al Baker's in St. Louis...? Which has been closed now for a long time, so that must not be it. Shoot.

 

[whitesands]

Haven't found anything to replace Sandor's--that's why we go to FOOW. I've not tried Borago in years....and I've not been to Cafe 30 A (tho its almost across the street from the condo complex we always rent.) I'm fussy about spending a lot of money when I can cook as well or better (and the fish store and other stores sell such wonderful things--its a pleasure to cook when we're down at the beach.) I want to eat somewhere that makes food I can't cook (or don't know how to do).

That is so how I feel...with the great seafood ice markets and all the wonderful things available. I think I cook more at the beach than when I'm at home...well, perhaps I'm exaggerating just a lil bit...

 

[Miss Kitty]

Al? In Belleville? Or Al Baker's in St. Louis...? Which has been closed now for a long time, so that must not be it. Shoot.

Al's near the river in STL. Surely it is still there! It's been there forever and has that great bar that looks like a riverboat!!! Makes me want to break into a song and dance everytime I go!!! "Old man river..."

 

[STL Don]

Al's near the river in STL. Surely it is still there! It's been there forever and has that great bar that looks like a riverboat!!! Makes me want to break into a song and dance everytime I go!!! "Old man river..."

Al's is still there and going strong. So are all of the ethnic restaurants on South Grand.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Al's is still there and going strong. So are all of the ethnic restaurants on South Grand.

Whew...thanks the STL Don!!! I love that place!!!