Momo's

Momos is a new place that opened up and they serve small plates (Greek-inspired) ranging from traditional to experimental. I've driven by there a number of times and it looks bright, colorful, and interesting.

Momo's
630 North & South Road
University City, MO 63130
314-863-3511

Grassi's West Italian Deli

Grassi's West is set back from the road just a bit at essentially Lindbergh and Conway. It serves up Italian fare and has (at least from my memories of going there 8 years ago) pretty good sandwiches and pizza.

Grassi's West Italian Deli
10450 German Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
314-994-1111

New China Buffet

It's Chinese. It's a buffet. Join us!

New China Buffet
12190 St Charles Rock Road
Bridgeton, MO

Majestic Cafe

Majestic is very cheap and has has a mix of American diner food and Greek specialties. You get to pick whether you get the spaghetti or gyros or steak on a bun!

Majestic Cafe
4900 Laclede Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314)361-2011

El Tio Pepe

We've been going to locations more central and east recently, so it's time to try something a bit different. Located in a strip mall in St. Charles, El Tio Pepe has been a favorite of many people for years; each dish is made fresh right after it's ordered. If you're unfamiliar with St. Charles but would like to go, feel free to contact us and we can try to set up some sort of carpool.

El Tio Pepe
2220 First Capitol Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-946-3299

Mango Peruvian Cuisine

I don't think anybody on the STLDC list has been here, so it will be a first for everyone! Prices range from a few dollars up to $12 for some entrees, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Peruvian food is all about.

Mango Peruvian Cuisine
7307 Watson Rd.
Shrewsbury, MO 63119
314-752-8300

Thai Pizza Co.

Now, I know we were in the loop last time but this place looks pretty cool. It's a combination of Thai and Italian food. In addition to the 12 pizzas offered, they have a good selection of pastas, noodle bowls, salads, appetizers, and stir fry dishes. So if you're not into eating fusion cuisine, you should still be able to find something.

Thai Pizza Co.
608 Eastgate
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314)862-4429

Delmar Restaurant and Lounge

The Delmar Restaurant and Lounge has been in its location for a number of years, and serves up great food at reasonable prices. Come join us as we check out this Loop institution!

Delmar Restaurant and Lounge
6235 Delmar Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
314-725-6565
http://www.saucemagazine.com/drill.php?EstID=631

Nadine's

Nadine's serves up American food, and if the weather is nice then perhaps we will be able to eat it outside on their patio. The food is cheap, according to other reviews, and it's certainly a change from the ethnic places we've been going to recently.

Nadine's
1931 S 12th
St Louis, MO 63104
(314)436-3045

De Palm Tree

De Palm Tree is a relatively new Jamaican place that has delicious jerk items and a very laid back feel. There are sandwiches as well as more exotic dishes like Ackees and Salt Fish (Jamaica's national dish - don't spoil the surprise by reading about it online, now!). The restaurant is fairly small, so it's important that you RSVP so we can give them time to rearrange the inside of their space to accomodate us.

De Palm Tree
8631 Olive Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
(314)432-5171

Miss Saigon

Since they've opened, I've been to Miss Saigon twice. It's about as good as one of my favorites, Pho Grand (which the owner's sister owns), but a bit more elegant. So why not come to the East Loop area and party with us?

Miss Saigon
6101 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314)863-4949

El Paisano

El Paisano is a fairly new, fairly good Mex (Tex-Mex really, but with a few Mexican specialties) place that opened up in a former Ponderosa's space in Olivette. Brian wants to go check it out as a Dinner ClubDestinationTM. We're expecting you to join!

El Paisano
9514 Olive Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314)983-0006

A'mis

This place was written about recently, it's an Italian restaurant staffed by people from the Middle East - all amazingly working together harmoniously. Perhaps capitalism has conquered hostility once and for all! So come and join us as we support freedom and tolerance and, most importantly, food.

A'mis
9824 Manchester Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314)963-1822

Buffet City

While it seems like roasting over an open flame and raw might be contradictory, Buffet City is going to try to prove that wrong - not only do they have BBQ but they also have sushi on their giant (over 200 item) buffet. If you're a picky eater, you probably can find something here.

Buffet City
1308 Clarkson Clayton Ctr
Ellisville, MO
636-230-0999

Joanie's Pizzeria

Joanie's is known for pizzas, but they have all sorts of Italian fare - sandwiches, salads, and pastas. Since opening in 1995, Joanie's has become a neighborhood success, so you should come and see why!

Joanie's Pizzeria
2101 Menard St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-865-1994

Lu Lu

Lu Lu is a Chinese restaurant that offers food in the styles of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Canton, Singapore, Beijing and other areas. It's in a part of St. Louis with a growing Asian population - a section that is surely destined to be our Chinatown some day! Yeah. So the food's great and they're always happy to explain the many interesting dishes on the menu, and you should come out and join us.

Lu Lu
8224 Olive Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-3108

Everest Cafeteria

While some of our brethren will be enjoying less secular activities, the rest of us have an opportunity to check out Everest Cafeteria, the only Nepali restaurant around. Some list them as Chinese, some list them as Indian, but pretty much everyone lists them as high value. Pack warmly, hire the strongest shirpas you can find, and don't forget your wool socks this time.

Everest Cafeteria
1916 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)621-2021
http://saucecafe.com/drill.php?EstID=2264

P. F. Chang's China Bistro

A number of people have suggested that we go to this popular Chinese joint, and it is our nature to try and make people happy. Therefore, we will go and explore the culinary delights of China.

P. F. Chang's China Bistro
1295 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 532-0215
http://www.pfchangs.com/

Nino's Ristorante

"Go west," announced Brian, and so we shall. I have never been to this place, but Brian says it's good, and who am I to doubt such things? It would seem from reviews I've read that many people agree.

Nino's Ristorante
736 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63146
314-878-4445

Chimichanga Mexican Restaurant

The place looks bright and colorful, and that tells me that the food should be interesting and exciting! Plus, they have one positive review up on their web site, which clearly indicates that people have only good things to say about the establishment.

Chimichanga Mexican Restaurant
5424 Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314)352-0202
http://www.chimistl.com/

Da Baldo

Now, I'm aware that their website says they're closed on Mondays. The St.Louis Dinner Club went undercover to verify that this is not the case. Two calls confirmed that they are in fact going to be open on Monday. The food looks tasty, and who could resist a place called "Da Baldo"? Not I - and neither will you!

Da Baldo
3518 Hampton
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314)832-6660
http://www.italystl.com/baldo/index.htm

Krueger's

This seems like a tasty bar and grill, a neighborhood institution in University City for over 50 years. We'll see if it's worthy of that title!

Krueger's
7347 Forsyth Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314)721-9965
http://www.kruegersbarandgrill.com/

Emperor's Wok

This place is very tasty - they have a buffet as well as a Mongolian BBQ where you can make your own dish. If you do that and you don't like it, you truly have only yourself to blame.

Emperor's Wok
20 Hampton Village Plz (at the corner of Hampton and Chippewa)
St Louis, MO 63109-2127
(314)645-2188