Monarch Restaurant & Wine Bar

Monarch's food as prepared by chef Josh Galliano is, in a word, amazing. If you've never been, treat yourself to a trip with our group. We'll be dining in the bistro section (which has cheaper fare), but that doesn't mean that you're restricted to just that menu. Before you reserve a spot with us - and we encourage you to do so ASAP - take a look at this article about what Monarch is doing: http://bit.ly/gJ8p4C

We're switching things up this coming week - first, we're going out on Tuesday the 18th rather than Monday, and second, we're going a place a little pricier than normal:

Monarch Restaurant & Wine Bar
7401 Manchester Rd.
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314)644-3995
http://www.monarchrestaurant.com

French Quarter Cafe

Happy New Year! Eric likes this place, and the owner agreed to open special for us on Monday. So let's bring him a large group and have some great fun, French Quarter style. I don't really know what that means, but it sure sounds appropriate. Eric and a few of our regular dinner-goers pointed out that there are two places called "French Quarter Cafe" on Manchester within 2 miles of each other. The place that we're going is next to a Lee's Fried Chicken. Check out this article on diningstl.com to see some bright pictures. The other is a dive bar. Be sure you get the address right:

French Quarter Cafe
15622 Manchester Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63011
(636)527-6269

In case I didn't make it clear initially, Eric called and made sure that they'd open just for us since they're normally closed on Monday nights. So if you can make it, or if you want to carpool, please let us know.

Hwy 61 Roadhouse

This is a fairly new place and has gotten some rave reviews (from my mom). They have a New Orleans style and prices look fairly reasonable, at least compared to those in New Jersey where I'm writing from right now.

Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen
34 S. Old Orchard
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314)968-0061
http://hwy61roadhouse.admitonevip.com/

Boogaloo

Boogaloo is a new Cajun/Creole/Caribbean restaurant brought to you by the former owners of Figaro and The Delmar Lounge. They have what looks to be really interesting food and drinks.

Boogaloo
7344 Manchester Ave.
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314)645-4803

Broadway Oyster Bar

Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-621-8811