FoodWire: New Fall Hours at Newstead Tower

Newstead Tower Public House (4353 Manchester Avenue; website) has announced new hours for the fall: The restaurant will be open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday and 5-9 p.m. Sunday. It will be closed Monday and Tuesday.

In addition, Newstead Tower has announced two special deals: From 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, the restaurant offers the "Twelve Dollar Business Lunch": soup or salad, sandwich and (non-alcoholic) beverage for $12. Also, Wednesday night features happy- hour prices for all university students, professors and staff (with valid ID). For more info, contact the restaurant at 314-535-7771.

Plus! Anthony Devoti, owner and executive chef of both Newstead Tower and Five will be profiled in this week's "Chef's Choice" column by Robin Wheeler. Look for that on Thursday afternoon.