Niche: Review + Slideshow + Farewell from Ian

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Perfecting a dish at Niche | Jennifer Silverberg
Gerard Craft's Niche (7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton; 314-773-7755) is the best restaurant in St. Louis. No qualifiers, no equivocations. My review of Niche is now available online.


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Mi Tierra Tienda y Taqueria: Review + Slideshow

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       Lucho Roman, a friend of the owner, in front of Mi Tierra | Jennifer Silverberg
Fairmont City's Mi Tierra Tienda y Taqueria (3121 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City, Illinois; 618-271-8168) is a tiny, out-of-the-way spot -- and even after you've arrived, you still have to look for the restaurant inside it. But, oh man, is it worth it. My review of Mi Tierra is now available online.


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King Louie's Empire Deli & Pizza: Review + Slideshow

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        A slice with pepperoni | Corey Woodruff
St. Louis should have a dozen by-the-slice joints battling for your downtown dollar. Can King Louie's Empire Deli & Pizza (1131 Washington Avenue; 314-553-9999) get the ball rolling? My review of King Louie's Empire Deli & Pizza is now available online.

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Can King Louie's Empire Score a Pizza the Action Downtown? Review Preview

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A slice from King Louie's Empire Pizza & Deli | Mabel Suen
Another by-the-slice joint gives it a go downtown. Will this one gain a foothold? That's what this week's review of King Louie's Empire Deli & Pizza (1131 Washington Avenue; 314-553-9999) seeks to answer.

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- First Look: Empire Deli & Pizza Serves East Coast Style Slices and Sandwiches Downtown


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Ale Invasion: The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Lands Downtown, Review + Slideshow

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The "San Miguel" burger at Flying Saucer | Jennifer Silverberg
You don't need to possess an advanced extraterrestrial intelligence to know that the beer-crazy Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (900 Spruce Street; 314-932-1456) will be a big hit. But how's the grub? My review of Flying Saucer is now available online.

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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium: Review Preview

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The taps at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium | Kaitlin Steinberg
By now you are no doubt aware that Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (900 Spruce Street; 314-932-1456) opened in St. Louis earlier this year. You know that the restaurant serves beer -- a lot of beer. And you might have been aware that only this weekend did a few proud St. Louisans try -- but, alas, fail -- to stop a nefarious Kansas City Royals fan from dedicating the first commemorative saucer for drinking 200 different beers at the Flying Saucer to 1985 World Series nemesis umpire Don Denkinger.

But, um, how's the food? And for that matter do the Flying Saucer's employees know the difference between the

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- [VIDEO] Joe Hoffmann, Evil Royals Fan, Wins First Plate at Flying Saucer St. Louis
- First Look: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

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Mission Accomplished in the Loop: Mission Taco Joint, Review + Slideshow

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An array of tacos at Mission Taco Joint | Jennifer Silverberg
The traditional Mexican street fare of Mission Taco Joint (6235 Delmar Boulevard; 314-932-5430) is already drawing crowds to its Delmar Loop address. With good reason. My review of Mission Taco Joint is now available online.

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Is It Mission Accomplished at Mission Taco Joint?: Review Preview

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Jason and Adam Tilford of Mission Taco Joint | Mabel Suen
Have you been to Mission Taco Joint (6235 Delmar Boulevard; 314-932-5430) yet?

No? Really? Because every time I've been there it's seemed like half of St. Louis had packed into the latest restaurant from brothers Adam and Jason Tilford (Tortillaria, Milagro Modern Mexican).

This week I recount my visits to the new Delmar Loop hotspot.

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- First Look: Mission Taco Joint Preps Fresh Tortillas and West Coast Inspired Mexican Food in the Delmar Loop


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The New Bromance of Bar Les Frères: Review + Slideshow

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The lobster bisque at Bar Les Frères | Jennifer Silverberg
Bar Les Frères (7637 Wydown Boulevard, Clayton; 314-725-8880) is one of the smallest restaurants you'll ever visit in St. Louis. But within its tiny confies you'll find a delightfully whimsical décor -- and tasty takes on some classic French dishes. My review of Bar Les Frères is now available online.

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Review Preview: Bar Les Frères

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This week I visit Bar Les Frères (7637 Wydown Boulevard, Clayton; 314-725-8880), the new venture from well-known local restaurateur Zoë Robinson Pidgeon and her go-to chef, Ny Vongsaly (I Fratellini, Bobo Noodle House).

Bar Les Frères is small -- very, very small -- but there is a lot to remark upon, not least of all the décor.


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