The Lola Lunch Trifecta ($9.99)

I was pretty bummed when Crepes in the City shut its doors this past October, but St. Louis was lucky enough to see the crepe establishment re-born as Lola, a lounge focusing on live music, a wide selection of wines and spirits, small plates and, of course, a variety of crèpes!
While this seems like a [...]

Custom 4 for $32 Tasting Menu at Liluma

Jim Fiala offers diners in St. Louis both amazing cuisine and amazing deals all wrapped into one. Three out of his four establishments have tasting menus that you really can’t go wrong with: Acero’s 4 for $25, The Crossing’s 4 for $32 and Liluma’s 4 for $32.
Liluma Restaurant, located in the Central West End, [...]

The Crossing’s Prix Fixe Menus

I’ve mentioned The Crossing’s Prix Fixe Menus before back when the $25 4 Course Menu was still available, along with their $45 Menu.
Sadly, the days of the $25 Tasting Menu are gone (though you can expect to see a return for the month of April as an Anniversary Special for all 4 of Jim Fiala’s [...]

Crepes Live on at City Coffehouse & Creperie

Last week word spread that Crepes in the City had shut its doors despite its large number of devoted fans and constant crowds. The news bummed me out for a few reasons.
First, it seems as though quite a few Downtown restaurants have closed in the past month. Second, Crepes in the City [...]

A Review: Tasting Menus at The Crossing

The Crossing, a Clayton restaurant serving up New American cuisine with French and Italian influences, is offering two spring tasting menus.
Both St. Louis tasting menus offer 4 courses – allowing you to choose from soups/salads, a pasta dish, entree and dessert. The original tasting menu is priced at $25 (Note: This has since been [...]