Chandler Hill Vineyard
596 Defiance Road Defiance, Missouri [xyz-ihs snippet=”Map-to-Chandler-Hill-Vineyard”] Normally, we publish reviews about restaurants in the St Louis metro area as our name suggest. However, Chandler Hill Vineyard is only 20 minutes west of Chesterfield Valley on Hwy 94, making it the perfect get-away without driving an hour or more to other Missouri wineries. Chandler Hill…
Cooper’s Hawk Winery
Cooper’s Hawk Winery – Tim and Danna McEnery opened their first restaurant in 2005 in Overland Park, IL. It was the first Illinois concept restaurant and winery under one roof. McEnery wanted to create a concept of tomorrow for guests to enjoy today. He wanted to create an innovative dining experience that had much to…
Charlie Gitto’s
Charlie Gitto’s is a casual, but elegant fine Italian dining restaurant with three beautiful locations. They have been serving fine Italian cuisines since 1981 from their first location in the historic area of St Louis known as “The Hill.” I have been attempting to write this article for several months, but getting through to a…
Central West End
Central West End Restaurants – St Louis’ Eclectic Community Previously published October 10, 2014, Revised, Republished February 14, 2015 and April 21, 2015 The Central West End is described as being St Louis’ eclectic neighborhood. It consists of architecture, pedestrian friendly streets, bars, restaurans, shops and multiple nightlife choices. It is often described as “bohemian-chic,”…
Missouri Wineries
Missouri Wineries Another project that we will be refining. Missour Wineries are coming back into flavor. The Missouri wineries are now growing at an above average rate compared to its past. We will continue following this new rising star that might put Missouri up there with California’s well known Napa Valley. Wine production is not…
Tuckers Place
Tucker’s Place South, West County & Soulard Locations We have visited Tucker’s Place in Soulard and West County multiple times. We have not visited the South location. However, we have no doubt that the South location provides the same quality of food and service as the other two. Tucker’s Place ranks among the top restaurants in…
Soulard, St Louis, Missouri
Soulard, St Louis, Missouri Soulard was named after the developer, Antoine Soulard who was a surveyor for the Spanish government in the 1790’s. Obviously, it is one of the oldest communities in St Louis. It is a residential neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars and home to corporate headquarters of an American favorite, Anheuser-Busch. Many of…
Crown Valley Winery
Crown Valley Winery St Louis Restaurant Review visited Crown Valley Winery on September 17, 2014 with the company of Bob Candice, owner/mgr of Candicci’s Restaurant and Bar, Ballwin, MO. Bob accompanied us while in search of quality products for his restaurant. Crown Valley Winery is located at 23589 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. …
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Chestnut Brewing Company, St Louis, MO Urban Chestnut Brewing Company recently opened St Louis restaurants largest beer factory (based on square footage) among the area’s Craft brewers and brewpubs at 4465 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, MO. With the “Beer Divergency” Philosophy Brew-master, Florian Kuplent has definitely made his mark. All of Urban Chestnut beers have…
Mama Toscano’s
Mama Toscano’s Ravioli & Deli – The Hill – St Louis, MO Mama Toscano’s Ravioli & Deli – I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with Nick and Patty of “Mama Tascono’s” this past week. Rarely in this day and time do you see the devotion to family, integrity and honor as I…