Central Cafe and Bakery

Central Cafe and Bakery "brings the exciting flavors of Lebanon to the Central West End" and serves appetizers, salads, entrees, breads, and desserts. This Monday, they're even offering 20% off on falafel!

Central Cafe and Bakery
331 N. Euclid
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314)875-0657
http://www.centralcafestl.com/

O! Wing Plus

O! Wing Plus defies proper punctuation and has salads and wraps in addition to chicken wings in 9 different sauces. The Song family adds a Korean flair to the ordinary, and their restaurant has recently been reviewed favorably by the esteemed Byron Kerman. Doesn't it sound like a fun place to meet up?

O! Wing Plus
10094 Page Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314)395-0180
http://owingplus.com/

Lola

Lola took over the space held by Crepes in the City, and they've changed the look and feel dramatically. While you can still get crepes, you can also get escargot, duck, a lobster tail corn dog (say what?), and polenta fries. We'd love for you to join us!

Lola
500 N. 14th St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)621-7277
http://www.welovelola.com/

Market Grill

Calling the menu at Market Grill eclectic doesn't do it justice. They serve up everything from crepes to bulgogi in a renovated Soulard space. Join us and together let's enjoy food from around the world!

Market Grill
728 Lafayette Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314)436-7664
http://marketgrill.org

Ginger Bistro

Remember the Blockbuster video store in the Loop? Well, it's gone. Ginger Bistro takes its place, "infusing French and North American culinary techniques with time proven recipes from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and other parts of the Pan Pacific region." In Blockbuster terms, that's combining the Foreign Films section with the Action and Drama, then putting the whole thing in New Releases. Let's just hope the combination doesn't also dabble in Horror.

Ginger Bistro
6665 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314)222-2588
http://www.gingerintheloop.com/

El Agave Mexican Restaurant

How did we pick this week's location? We passed El Agave as we were driving along Watson. We know absolutely nothing about it, save for the fact that they have a sister location in St. Charles. There are no reviews posted anywhere. Curious? Join us!

El Agave Mexican Restaurant
403 Watson Plaza
Crestwood, MO 63126
(314)965-2042

Bridge & Tunnel Pizza

In the heart of the Washington Ave. loft district, B & T Pizza believes that a pizza is all about the quality of its crust. Thus, they make their dough with only four ingredients: unbleached unbromated wheat flour, sea salt, yeast, and water. Let's try it out.

Bridge & Tunnel Pizza
1131 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314)621-2400
http://www.bntpizza.com/

Cielo Restaurant & Bar

We're skipping dinner this coming week and instead going to Downtown Restaurant Week the following week. For those who are unfamiliar with this special event, you can read all about it on their web site, http://www.downtownrestaurantweek.net/. Essentially, it's a chance to go to a nice restaurant, have several courses, and support a good cause for $25. We've done it for many years now. We'll be going to Cielo, located at the Four Seasons, on Monday, August 23, at 6:00 pm. We've already made a reservation and unfortunately we have a limited number of seats, so please let us know ASAP if you'll be able to join. If we are unable to accomodate you, we'll be sure to let you know.

Cielo Restaurant & Bar
located within The Four Seasons Hotel
999 N. 2nd St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314)881.5800
http://www.fourseasons.com/stlouis/dining/

Addie's Thai House

We haven't had Thai food for a while, and it's time to rectify that. Addie's occupies the space formerly held by Thai Buree (in a strip mall on the NE corner of the intersection of 141 and Olive Blvd) and all of the reviews I've read are glowing. Let's find out how good it is, shall we?

Addie's Thai House
13441 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314)469-1660
http://www.addiesthaihouse.com/

Milagro Modern Mexican

Milagro occupies the space formerly held by Natural Fact Deli, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of busy Lockwood Ave. With a great selection of dinner entrees, tacos, and house-made margaritas, how can you go wrong?

Milagro Modern Mexican
20 Allen Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314)962-4300
http://www.milagromodernmexican.com/

Cheese-ology

This place is brand new, but many of you said you wanted to try it out. We happily take requests, and hope that those of you who requested this eatery can make it! Due to the 4th of July holiday, we're going to meet up on Wednesday of this week - at a place that's closed on Mondays.

Cheese-ology
6602 Delmar Blvd.
University City, MO, 63130
(314)863-6365
http://www.facebook.com/Cheeseology
http://www.cheese-ology.com/

Over/Under Bar & Grill

Over/Under Bar & Grill
911 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314)621-8881
http://www.overunderstl.com/

Omar's Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine

Omar's serves up a curious blend of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine - pizza with Greek lamb is a prime example of this fusion. For the purists out there, Omar's has unfused items, too.

Omar's Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine
10111 St. Charles Rock Rd.
St. Ann, MO 63074
(314)429-6881
http://www.omarsstl.com

Market Pub House

Market Pub House occupies the former space of Racanelli's Cucina, which occupied the former space of the Market on the Loop. The menu sounds better than average, with a lot of options for those into vegetables.

Market Pub House
6655 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314)727-8880
http://www.marketpubhouse.com/

Kota Wood Fire Grill

Kota's style of cooking is self-described as "a lighter, South Coast style" with many of their items prepared on a wood fire grill. They have delicious-looking infused milkshakes in addition to all of the tropical fare. Really, though, how can you get anything other than dishes with plantains?

Kota Wood Fire Grill
522 N. Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)535-5577
http://www.kotawoodfiregrill.com/

The Vine Mediterranean Cafe and Market

The Vine serves up fresh, delicious food from the Mediterranean - classics like shawarma, hummus, falagel, and delicious pastries called mana-ish. The service is friendly and the smell and taste are not to be missed!

The Vine Mediterranean Cafe and Market
3171 S. Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314)776-0991
http://www.the-vine-cafe.com/

Pearl Cafe

Nestled between QuikTrip, mini-golf, Burger King, and a payday loan place is Pearl Cafe, a Thai restaurant that's gotten fantastic reviews. That's where we're headed - to the land of fast food and strip malls that defines N. Lindbergh - to sample delicious Thai cuisine.

Pearl Cafe
8416 North Lindbergh Boulevard
Florissant, MO 63031
(314)831-3701
http://www.pearlcafestl.com/

The Global Quesadilla Company

The Global Quesadilla Company
189 Lamp and Lantern Village
Town and Country, MO 63017
http://www.theglobalq.com/
(636)256-7600

Saint Louis Gast Haus

With "over ten imported German beers" and enough meat options on their menu to rival an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse, Gast Haus claims to be "The Schnitzel". Plus, if you can make it a bit before 7, you can enjoy the "BEST happy hour in St. Louis" with the $5.00 Super Mug (whatever that is).

We are going on a Wednesday rather than a Monday next week for our one-time WACKY WEDNESDAY celebration. There really is nothing like it.  Break out your lederhosen.  It is time to party!

Saint Louis Gast Haus
1740 Chouteau Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)621-4567

Sameem Afghan Restaurant

We believe Sameem to be St. Louis's only Afghan restaurant, and we've never been there before. It's time to fix this oversight, and it would be great if you could join us.

Sameem Afghan Restaurant
3191 South Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314)664-3940

Truc Lam

We've never been to this Vietnamese restaurant as a group, and it consistently gets great reviews. On the few times that I've been there, the staff have been friendly and the food has been delicious. The atmosphere resembles that of a hole in the wall, but we're going for the food, right?

Truc Lam
3737 Gravois Ave
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314)776-1299

Jimmy's on the Park

This week is Clayton Restaurant Week, where fine restaurants in Clayton offer a multiple course prix fixe menu for $25. This Thursday happens to be loyal Dinner Club member George 1.0's birthday, so we're going to eat
and celebrate in his honor at:

Jimmy's on the Park
706 De Mun Ave.
St Louis, MO 63105
(314)725-8585

http://www.claytonrestaurantweek.com/menu07.html

Hanley's Grille and Tap

Hanley's is located in West County Center, between Nordstrom and JCPenny, but don't let its mall location fool you into thinking that it's a national chain! Their extensive menu is made from scratch in-house, and looks fantastic. Join us!

Hanley's Grille and Tap
79 West County Center
Des Peres, MO 63131
(314)984-8900

Haveli Indian Restaurant

Do you remember when Dinner Club went here before? While we do have a rule that we don't repeat restaurants, we have repeated some physical locations several times. This is one; Haveli occupies the same space that once housed VN Cafe (which we visited on March 7, 2005). The format and cuisine of Haveli are obviously a bit different than those of its Vietnamese predecessor, so please join us as we return to the corner of Page and Dielman.

Haveli Indian Restaurant
9720 Page Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314)423-7300