Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

Carl's Deli- DeMun Area

I have driven by Carl's Deli for years and never been in.  Today I tried it and had one of the best pastrami sandwiches I have ever enjoyed.  So good!  Located on Clayton Rd at DeMun across from St. Mary's Hospital.

Parker's Table Grand Re-opening

I hear that Parker's Table located at 7118 Oakland near Skinker and Clayton is the Cat's Meow. A friend says it is the best! I am going to check it out.     SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, February 18th  2pm-5pm   GRAND RE-OPENING!!!!   Tables of Tastes from 3 Importers!   Stay tuned.. details to follow on Facebook, Twitter, and E-Mail.

Hamburger Mary's Opens- Olive- Mid-town Alley Area

The fun restaurant chain, Hamburger Mary's, has opened in the Mid-town area by some local investors. I went to dinner there last night and had a very good burger! The atmosphere is fun and playful. The grand opening is Saturday night with Kim Massie performing. Check out there event schedule for things like: drag bingo!

3037 Olive Street
St Louis, MO 63103

http://hamburgermarys.com/stlouis/

Fozzie's

I just had the Italian Beef sandwich at Fozzie's. The best sandwich ever!

1170 s Big Bend

Sen Thai Bistro- Downtown- Locust Street

I had dinner this week at Sen Thai Bistro. It has been around for 9 years and I have not been in years. I think it has some of the best Thai food in the city. The server was attentive and eager to make sure that we selected the best that the restaurant could offer. Much of what she recommended was fried....though delicious!  Try it!

 

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

Jilly's on Delmar has pumpkin pie cupcakes today!

Baileys' Range- Burgers and Shakes

The other night I went to Baileys' Range for a burger. Baileys' is located at 10th and Olive downtown. The food was very good and the atmosphere fun! My Black and Blue Burger was delicious.....the hot pretzel appetizer served with cheese was amazing.

Blood and Sand

Last night I attended a cocktail party at Blood and Sand downtown. Here is how this stylish place describes itself:

Blood & Sand is a members bar and restaurant; it was conceived as a laboratory for creativity. Expect boldness, innovation, and an all-embracing passion for beauty and pleasure. We strive to surprise and delight the palette with some of the most exciting food and drink in the country.

The drinks were inventive and the atmosphere fun!  Check it out!

Next time I am going to stay to try the food!

 

Sweet Arts- Tower Grove

I have heard about Sweet Arts and driven past it 100 times...today I had a little extra time and went in! They were having their Cupcake Happy Hour which is on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 PM. Buy one and get one free!  I went for the lemon square and bought a couple cupcakes for my new clients...hopefully they select me as their Realtor!  Sweet Arts is on 39th street in the Tower Grove area and specializes in Vegan yummies and eats! I don't think vegan actually = low fat...though everything is so good and I guess healthy.

Breakfast @ Jilly's

I went to Jilly's for breakfast this morning with my son. I was hoping for their brunch spread, though they did not have it today. Instead I had one of their breakfast sandwiches. Pulled pork, bacon, egg and cheese. Of course I had no room for a cupcake!

Jilly's Cupcakes Has Expanded!

University City's Jilly's Cupcakes located on Delmar at McKnight has just expanded their space. More seating for more cupcake eaters! I still want to try their brunch, though have not yet since their was a line out the door. Now with more space....I will be there!

 

Mama Josephine's- 4000 Shaw Blvd, Tower Grove

I have driven by Mama Josephine's many times and always think....I need to try that place out. Well yesterday I was on my way to Sasha's on Shaw for lunch with an out-of-town guest....and decided to try Mama Josephine's instead. I am so happy that I did. The place is heaven. They serve soul/ comfort food. Every item was perfect...from the best macaroni & cheese....to delectable cornbread...to "fried" cabbage.....and perfect fried chicken. My guest has the chicken and dumplings.....which I did try and loved! The service was so pleasant....they even let us try a little Kool-aid pie that they created. It was not on the menu, though one of the cooks was experimenting. You have to go!  I can't wait to go back!

Afterwards, we took a nice walk around the Missouri Botanical Garden to work off the calories.

Salmon Hash @ Half & Half, Clayton

Breakfast today at Half & Half in Clayton. What a treat!

Crepes Etc

Breakfast out is such a treat. The other day I took one of my sons to Crepes Etc in the CWE on Maryland Plaza. The crepes are yummy, though don't miss the Cheese Pancakes made with ricotta cheese and topped with lemon curd.

Banh Mi So 1- A Saigon Gourmet

Wednesday night some nice clients treated me to dinner at Banh Mi So 1 located at 4071 S Grand.  This restaurant has been around 15 years and it was a first for me. The food was very good and reasonable. The neighborhood is not for the timid...though worth the risk...or try it for lunch.

This Banh Mi Xui Main- pork meatball sandwich......was soooo good!

Eagle's Nest Winery, Inn and Bistro, Louisiana, MO FOR SALE

This is a rare opportunity to take over ownership of a highly successful Bistro, Winery, Inn and retail store located in the historic town of Louisiana right on the Mississippi River. The Eagle’s Nest is the meeting place of Louisiana for locals, visitors & business people. The formal dining room can seat 55 people for nightly dinners, special events and functions. There is also a casual bistro dining area that can handle 40 people. An on-site bakery is the place to pick up pies, cakes, breads & more.  An outdoor courtyard is a popular space for dining, dancing and sampling the award-winning wines of the Eagle’s Nest Winery. An adjoining, large retail store is popular with shoppers to find gifts, food items & a nice selection of wine. The Inn offers 7 comfortable rooms with luxurious bathrooms- some with jet tubs. Guest have access to a hot tub! The purchase includes plenty of additional unfinished space ideal to add more guestrooms, retail space & more. $899,000

 http://theeaglesnest.canbyours.com/

 Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555  tedwight@aol.com

Breakfast @ Half and Half in Clayton

I have had lunch at Half and Half a couple of times and adored it. The other day I tried breakfast with a friend. Very good!

Half and Half is on Maryland Avenue in Clayton. You have to try it for lunch or breakfast.

California!

One of my favorites stops while in San Francisco is Tartine in the Mission area. Yesterday for breakfast I indulged in Peach Bread Pudding, a cinnamon roll and a mocha. Heaven!

Today I am attending a wedding up in Hopland, CA. I forgot my good camera....so these are iPhone pics. Below are the flowers stored in the bathtub for the event.

And some views from the ranch where the event will be held.

Yesterday I had a tasty burrito from this food truck.

Salt for Brunch

Today I had brunch at Salt on Lindell in the CWE. This is the old Savour spot. This restaurant is brought to you by the same people who run The Shaved Duck. For brunch they had some live music and yummy food! I had the Eggs Benedict...which certainly kept me happy. The meatball appetizer was very good. Can't wait to come back for dinner....I want the scallops in the mason jar.

The Egg Frittata

Bittersweet Bakery

I have a new listing in Benton Park, http://2137sidneyst.canbyours.com/ and had to check out Bittersweet Bakery when I was down there yesterday for an Open House. I had a scoop of their Cinnamon Brown Betty ice cream and picked up a dozen chocolate-dipped macaroons. Yum!  You need to check it out.  2200 Gravois. While you are there you should pop into the Blue City Deli, 2438 McNair Avenue. It is so much fun to discover these local places that are so special.

Half and Half, Clayton, MO.....soooo yummy!

Yesterday I had lunch at a new Clayton establishment, Half and Half. It has been open for about a month. I passed by it before, though sort of ignored it, thinking it was a soup and sandwich place. This restaurant is brought to you by the same people who have Good Pie downtown. I went for lunch and had their chicken sandwich with avocado slaw on top. I have to come back for breakfast! Located on Maryland Avenue near Forsyth.

Red L, Ladue

Located at 9769 Clayton Road in Ladue, MO 63124 is an unassuming window restaurant...Red L....think Ladue's version of the popular truck restaurants that are driving around downtown. I shared a Cheeseburger pizza with my sons. Perfect! Remember Reidel's in DeBaliviere....this is that same people.

Public Sales Begin – Slow Food St. Louis Feast in the Field at Claverach Farm and Vineyard Sunday, June 26, 2011

Click here to buy tickets and find out more information.

Salume Beddu

Yesterday I popped by Salume Beddu located at 3467 Hampton, 63139. I had read about this new establishment in Sauce and have been eager to check it out. I ordered a party platter that I am certain will be a delicious hit!

"SALUME BEDDU is a small, artisan company, dedicated to the craft of Italian and European cured meats, fresh sausages and regional Italian specialty food items."

And my yummy party platter....I should have brought in my own dish for them to fill

 

Mad Tomato, Clayton, MO

Last night my son and I went to dinner at Mad Tomato in Clayton located at 8000 Carondelet. Mad Tomato is the creation of the same people who brought you Onesto's. The food was good and the service was attentive. This is a moderately-priced restaurant, though our bill with tip was still $100. Of course, we had an appetizer...I had two glasses of wine...my son had this amazing lemonade with basil....two entrees....and we shared cannolis for dessert...pictured below.

Dining Out For Life @ Terrene...last Thursday

I think this is about the 5th year that I and a group of friends have hosted Terrene in the Central West End for Dining Out for Life. We had a full restaurant and raised a nice amount of money for St. Louis Effort for AIDS. Terrene's food and service were perfect, as usual! They have a new dessert item that is so yummy! Homemade donuts served warm with a cup of thick chocolate that is perfect for dunking.

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Butternut Squash and Cabbage Soup

A nice bowl of hot soup is one of winter's pleasures. Yesterday I had lunch at Companion Bakery in Clayton and enjoyed their Butternut Squash and Cabbage Soup with a baguette.

Cafe Osage

The other day I had lunch at Cafe Osage at Bowood Farms in the CWE. Pictured is their yummy risotto made with winter greens from their garden. Don't forget to pick up some Paperwhite bulbs to force while you are there.

 

Pam's Chicago Style Dogs & More 6016 Delmar in the Loop

My blog just seems to be about food these days.  I guess it is that time of the year. Real Estate slows down and the garden is sleeping. The other day one of my sons and I explored a restaurant in The Loop- Pam's Chicago Style Dogs & More. The key word here is MORE. They have an expansive menu including Tamales, Salads, Gyros and dozens of desserts that are fried....fried: twinkies, zingers, cup cakes, ding dongs, muffins, cinnamon rolls, snickers, oreos and cookie dough. Wow! We tried a chicago dog, an Italian Beef sandwich and a fried twinkie.  I got the Italian Beef sandwich hot/spicy. I have to say that it was delicious. The fried twinkie was good also, though I just had a corner of it. My son gobbled it down and raved about it.

And the fried Twinkie!

 

Jilly's For Sunday Brunch! Sounds Yummy!

Taqueria Durango

After reading about Taqueria Durango in the RFT a few months back, I had to check it out.  It is located at 10238 Page Blvd near my other favorite Mexican restaurant...Las Palmas.  I had the Torta Cubano which was sinfully yummy...ham, beef, cheese, guacamole and even a hot dog!  Very yummy....my sons had more traditional Mexican fare....and were very pleased. Very low key complete with chair from a chinese restaurant...good food. Check out the Mexican grocery store next door....you will feel like you are across the border.  

My Torta Cubano...I did go to the gym before dining on this

 

Colleen's Cookies, Clayton, Missouri

Bravo's Top Chef Just Desserts show has me inspired to bake yummy desserts more!  I am just thinking about what wonderful things I can make for Christmas dinner! I tried a Yule Log a couple years ago and it was not too pretty...though tasted great!

Today I popped into Colleen's Cookies located at 7337 Forsyth Blvd in Clayton. I sampled a macaroon filled with a delightful pink creamy something. I brought the Ultimate Chocolate Cookies back to my sons to sample. The reviews are stellar!

  

  

 

 

Niche

According to the Ladue News:  Taste by Niche is moving to the space formerly occupied by Moxy on Laclede next to Brasserie by Niche. Niche is moving to where Taste by Niche is located.  Gerald Craft is then turning the Niche space into Porano, an osteria serving Italian country fare. Opening this January.  

Wikipedia says :

An osteria(Italian pronunciation: [osteri'a]) is an Italian-style eating establishment where the emphasis is generally placed on maintaining a steady clientele rather than on haute cuisine. Osteria in Italian literally means a place where the owner "hosts" people.

Food is generally regional and prepared with local recipes, and often served at shared tables.

Maya Cafe- 2726 Sutton, Maplewood

After the John Cournoyer art opening @ Hoffman LaChance Gallery on Friday night, we went across the street to the Maya Cafe.  It was my first time and the food was great! I had the Puerco Con Cafe Chile Marron- Pork Loin rubbed with coffee, chiles and brown sugar....Yum!

 

 

 

 

Fozzie's Sanwich Emporium

Today I went with my son to Fozzie's located at 1170 Big Bend....just North of 40/61. I had read about this new sandwich shop in Sauce and the Riverfront Times.  It was so good....I hesitate to tell people about it for it will become too busy. I had the Chicken Parm with their parmesan cheese homemade chips.  My son had the French Dip and a Mango shake. He is a real connoisseur of sandwiches and was thrilled.  In fact, he went back and got the Juicy Lucy burger....a 1/2 lb burger with cheese on the inside. Of course I had to have a couple bites of it also.  I know....what pigs!  I did go spinning this morning.

 

 

A Good Pie, 3137 Olive....Neapolitan Pizza

Maria, a client who just transplanted to St. Louis from NYC, turned me onto A Good Pie. She is originally from Italy and has a lovely accent.  I think this is St. Louis' only place to get authentic Neapolitan pizza...which is the rage of NYC now. We tried it for lunch Friday and am hooked.  In fact, I ran into an old neighbor there, Ted Wilson, who is the chef and trained in NYC under one of the foremost neapolitan pizza gurus.  It is a small world, Maria used to go to the restaurant of this guru in NYC.

 

Guest Chef Dinner- Overlook Farm, Clarksville, MO Sat., August 7th, 2010

On Saturday night my son Nicholas and I joined some of our family for special dinner at Overlook Farms in Clarksville, Missouri.  Each course was prepared by a special guest chef.

(Montauk Sea Scallop- Peruvian Fisherman Recipe, Chef Mark Beaupre, Orlando, FL)

 

(Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon with Tomato, Bacon & Truffle Grits, Chef Joseph Lerner, Hickory, North Carolina)

 

(Organic Hay Braised Pork with Corn & Walla Walla Fritters and Wilted Shard & Pork Butter, Chef Debbie Gold, Kansas City, Missouri)  (Cousin- Heather Bonham- below)

 

(Sayersbrook Bison Short Ribs, Farmstead Cheddar Polenta and Black Raspberry Gastrique, Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Chicago, Illinois)

 

(Missouri Grass Fed Beef, Sage Buttermilk Onion Rings, Hollandaise Diablo-Style, Chef Grady Spears, Fort Worth, Texas)

 

(Bourbon Brown Sugar Peaches, Toasted Pecan Shortbread, Peach Sorbet, Anne Croy, St. Louis, Missouri)

 

Overlook Farm's Luv Luv Festival- Clarksville, MO

Yesterday my son and I went our to our farm in Pike County to join some family at Overlook Farm's first Dr. Brownstone's Sweet Summer Luv Luv Festival.  There was a BBQ competition, cooking demonstrations, fun cocktails, horseshoes, live music and it all culminated with a six course dinner.  Come back tomorrow for pics from the dinner.

(My Aunt Bunny Herring and cousin, Holly Maffitt)

 

(Holly Maffitt with Nathalie Pettus- owner and vision behind Overlook Farm)

 

 

 

(Xavier Mendoza was playing!)

(My son, Nicholas)

Winslow's Home- Delmar Blvd

I have been plagued by computer problems the last two day and finally have a new laptop and all of the latest software.  My blog should be back on track with daily posts. I was panicked when my Outlook contacts were lost and syncing my iPhone with my new computer was a disaster.  Suddenly I had zero contact information.  It is embarrassing to get a text from someone and have no idea who it is.

Well, a nice break from my computer issues was lunch at Winslow's Home on Delmar. My son and I both had their beef brisket sandwich with brie and horseradish mayo. It was just heaven.  Even more celestial was the slice of chocolate pecan pie that we shared.  Did I tell you that our appetizer was a blueberry almond cookie. The only thing that could have made the meal better would have been one of their chocolate cups.  The last few times I have been there they have been out.  I don't feel that guilty with my indulgences since I went to my spinning class this evening.

 

Cheeseology, 6602 Delmar in the Loop

Today my sons and I had lunch at Cheeseology.  It was better than I imagined!  You can order a small or large cast iron skillet.  I had the Chicken Scampi with mozzarella, provolone and parmesan cheese, chicken in a lemon garlic sauce.  It was perfect! One son had the Bacon,Bacon skillet....yummy also.  The older son had the Buffalo Chicken skillet....it was okay, though not as good as the others.  You have to try this place....over 12 different macaroni dishes to choose.