Pueblo Solis
5127 Hampton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63109
Phone Number: 314-351-9000
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Finally a Mexican Restaurant that did not go over the top to make it look like every other Mexican Restaurant out there. The inside is a very simple dining room with about 15 tables. The main attraction is the outside patio which has about 10 tables. This is a small little patio with an overhang, which makes it quite nice. This place surprised me. I was expecting the typical Mexican restaurant where they make the place look like a fake Mexico. This place did not do that.
At Pueblo Solis they start you out with some chips and three different salsas which change daily. This was a nice variety to what I am used to at Mexican restaurants. The waiter came by and took our drink order. I ordered a Bloody Mary and my better half ordered a strawberry margarita. The Bloody Mary wasn't the best, but what should I expect from a Mexican restaurant, but the strawberry margarita was very good. Be careful when ordering drinks here they are kind of expensive. I think it cost $7.50 for a margarita, but the Bloody Mary was only about $4.50.
The menu at Pueblo Solis was a nice surprise. It was not packed with combination platters like every other mexican restaurant in the St. Louis area. They had some items that I had never seen before at a Mexican restaurant, maybe this is because I am used to picking between 20 different combination platters. The menu did have some of the traditional favorites like tacos and enchiladas. The waiter came around and told us some of the specials and one of them was mexican meatballs served with gravy and tortillas. This sounded really good, I regret not ordering it. But, I ordered the two enchiladas because the waiter said they were a house specialty, and the other ordered a chili relleno and a burrito. The enchiladas were kind of small, filled with cheese and baked. The Chili Relleno and burrito looked great. The burrito was huge and filled with beans and cheese, and the chili relleno was a perfectly done pepper filled with cheese. All in all not a bad place to go, but it is kind of pricey and I would only be able to go every once in a while. Another thing that I noticed at this restaurant was that the food took about 20 minutes to come out, I could tell it was cooked after I ordered it. At every other Mexican restaurant I have been to the food comes out in 5 minutes or less.
Prices: $52.56 for two entrees, and four drinks. The drinks are what killed us. The place would be decent if it wasn't for the high drink prices.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
The St. Louis Bread Co. is the Restaurant in St. Louis for August 23, 2007
The St. Louis Bread Co. has many locations. Find one.
The St. Louis Bread Co. has grown tremendously over the past 6 years or so, and they have become annoyingly big. Service has suffered, prices have risen and I can hardly find a place to sit at lunch time. I remember when I could place a special order and they would not mess anything up, now it is a rarity when I place a special order and something is not messed up. I also remember when two people could eat at The St. Louis Bread Co. and it would cost under $12, now it is hard for two people to eat there and it cost under $20.
Enough about the bad. The St. Louis Bread Company is a very good place to eat. They serve good food. They have good sandwiches, salads and soups. You cannot go wrong with the french onion soup in a bread bowl. This is the best thing the Bread Co. serves. Also on the menu are good coffee drinks, if you like coffee.
The St. Louis Bread Co. has grown tremendously over the past 6 years or so, and they have become annoyingly big. Service has suffered, prices have risen and I can hardly find a place to sit at lunch time. I remember when I could place a special order and they would not mess anything up, now it is a rarity when I place a special order and something is not messed up. I also remember when two people could eat at The St. Louis Bread Co. and it would cost under $12, now it is hard for two people to eat there and it cost under $20.
Enough about the bad. The St. Louis Bread Company is a very good place to eat. They serve good food. They have good sandwiches, salads and soups. You cannot go wrong with the french onion soup in a bread bowl. This is the best thing the Bread Co. serves. Also on the menu are good coffee drinks, if you like coffee.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
August 22, 2007: Two Nice Guys is the Bar in St. Louis for Today
10935 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-821-1800
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Two Nice Guys is located on Manchester between Kirkwood / Lindbergh and 270. It is closer to Kirkwood Rd, though. Two nice guys used to have a bar area upstairs and downstairs. When I went in there the other day the upstairs looked re-done and it looks pretty fancy. We arrived around 5:30 and there were not many people in the place. It started filling up, at least the basement did, around 7.
We went in for happy hour one night because outside there was a sign that said happy hour was from 5-7, but they tried telling us that happy hour was from 3-6, but they gave it to us till 7 because of the sign outside they have yet to take down. During this happy hour they have $2.00 bottles and $2.00 well drinks, I think. We sat in the basement where it was more of a casual atmosphere so we could be louder. I would go back to this place and maybe sit on there outside patio next time.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-821-1800
For more bars and restaurants in and around the St. Louis area visit www.stlstuff.com
Two Nice Guys is located on Manchester between Kirkwood / Lindbergh and 270. It is closer to Kirkwood Rd, though. Two nice guys used to have a bar area upstairs and downstairs. When I went in there the other day the upstairs looked re-done and it looks pretty fancy. We arrived around 5:30 and there were not many people in the place. It started filling up, at least the basement did, around 7.
We went in for happy hour one night because outside there was a sign that said happy hour was from 5-7, but they tried telling us that happy hour was from 3-6, but they gave it to us till 7 because of the sign outside they have yet to take down. During this happy hour they have $2.00 bottles and $2.00 well drinks, I think. We sat in the basement where it was more of a casual atmosphere so we could be louder. I would go back to this place and maybe sit on there outside patio next time.
August 21, 2007: Bucket's is the Restaurant and Bar in St. Louis for Today
Bucket's Pub and Grill
7843 Dardeen Town Sq
Dardenne Valley, MO 63368
636-625-2727
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Buckets is a new bar in a shopping center off of highway 40 towards Lake St. Louis. Inside Bucket's you will find a wide open bar area with a stage to the back. There are tables to the right and tables to the left past the bar. Bucket's goes with the theme of their name. They have light fixtures hanging from the ceiling that are made out of tin bucket's. They also advertise $10 buckets of beer. I don't know if five or six come with a bucket.
We went for lunch at about 11:30 and the place was empty. There were about two people sitting at the bar and that is about it. The menu is not to impressive. Bucket's has the usual bar food like all of the fried appetizers, hamburgers, chicken sandwich, and a steak sandwich. I went with the steak sandwich, and it was good. I did not expect it to be as good as it was, but don't get me wrong, it wasn't the best steak sandwich I have had. The steak sandwich comes on a hoagie with cheese and onion rings on top. It also came with a side of waffle fries, which were very good.
Prices: $16.60 for a steak sandwich with waffle fries, and a Chicken sandwich with a side salad
7843 Dardeen Town Sq
Dardenne Valley, MO 63368
636-625-2727
For more on places around St. Louis visit www.stlstuff.com
Buckets is a new bar in a shopping center off of highway 40 towards Lake St. Louis. Inside Bucket's you will find a wide open bar area with a stage to the back. There are tables to the right and tables to the left past the bar. Bucket's goes with the theme of their name. They have light fixtures hanging from the ceiling that are made out of tin bucket's. They also advertise $10 buckets of beer. I don't know if five or six come with a bucket.
We went for lunch at about 11:30 and the place was empty. There were about two people sitting at the bar and that is about it. The menu is not to impressive. Bucket's has the usual bar food like all of the fried appetizers, hamburgers, chicken sandwich, and a steak sandwich. I went with the steak sandwich, and it was good. I did not expect it to be as good as it was, but don't get me wrong, it wasn't the best steak sandwich I have had. The steak sandwich comes on a hoagie with cheese and onion rings on top. It also came with a side of waffle fries, which were very good.
Prices: $16.60 for a steak sandwich with waffle fries, and a Chicken sandwich with a side salad
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
August 20, 2007: Ice and Fuel is the Bar of the Day in St. Louis
215 N. Kirkwood Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Ice and Fuel is a little bar in Kirkwood that always has a place to sit. This may be one of the main reasons to go to Ice and Fuel. Every time I go in there I always have a place to sit and drink. There isn't anything more annoying when you want to sit down and have a couple beers with some friends, and there is nowhere to sit.
The inside of Ice and fuel is like any generic bar. They have a bar that extends the wall on the left, and on the right are tables. There are also some T.V.s in the bar as well. Ice and Fuel also has darts towards the back, and an outside deck that you can sit on as well. Ice and Fuel is a fun time if you go with a bunch of friends and drink some beer.
Prices: On a Thursday night I think the beers were $2
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Ice and Fuel is a little bar in Kirkwood that always has a place to sit. This may be one of the main reasons to go to Ice and Fuel. Every time I go in there I always have a place to sit and drink. There isn't anything more annoying when you want to sit down and have a couple beers with some friends, and there is nowhere to sit.
The inside of Ice and fuel is like any generic bar. They have a bar that extends the wall on the left, and on the right are tables. There are also some T.V.s in the bar as well. Ice and Fuel also has darts towards the back, and an outside deck that you can sit on as well. Ice and Fuel is a fun time if you go with a bunch of friends and drink some beer.
Prices: On a Thursday night I think the beers were $2
Monday, August 20, 2007
The Week of August 19, 2007: Dewey's Pizza is the Restaurant of the Week in St. Louis
Dewey's has two locations in the St. Louis area. There is one in University City and one in Kirkwood. The one in U-City is off of Delmar at the intersection of North & South Rd and Delmar Blvd. The Dewey's in Kirkwood is located in downtown Kirkwood, off of Kirkwood (Lindbergh) Road.
The inside of Dewey's has exposed brick and is going for a very modern look. There is a huge window to look into the kitchen and you can see the pizza makers tossing the pizza into the air. There is a small bar and a few booths along the wall, and the rest of the place is tables. We went for lunch around 11:45 and the place was filling up fast. I don't think there was a table by noon. I have been to Dewey's at night and know that the wait is sometimes an hour on a Friday or Saturday night.
The Pizza at Dewey's is very good. It is like a New York style pizza where you are able to fold it. Dewey's has different pizza concoctions that combine toppings. For example my favorites are the "Edgar Allen Poe", which is an olive oil and garlic sauce, chicken, olives, Feta cheese, and roasted garlic on a pizza crust, and I also like the "Dr. Dre", which is an olive oil and garlic sauce, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and then it is drizzled with their ranch dressing. Both of those pizzas are a top choice with me.
The salads at Dewey's Pizza are also worth going for. They have great salads. The one I like the best is the bacon ranch salad. Their ranch dressing is really good. I have been told that their other salads are also very good as well.
Prices: The place is a little pricy, it is around $18 for a large specialty pizza, but it is well worth it if you want a good dinner or lunch.
The inside of Dewey's has exposed brick and is going for a very modern look. There is a huge window to look into the kitchen and you can see the pizza makers tossing the pizza into the air. There is a small bar and a few booths along the wall, and the rest of the place is tables. We went for lunch around 11:45 and the place was filling up fast. I don't think there was a table by noon. I have been to Dewey's at night and know that the wait is sometimes an hour on a Friday or Saturday night.
The Pizza at Dewey's is very good. It is like a New York style pizza where you are able to fold it. Dewey's has different pizza concoctions that combine toppings. For example my favorites are the "Edgar Allen Poe", which is an olive oil and garlic sauce, chicken, olives, Feta cheese, and roasted garlic on a pizza crust, and I also like the "Dr. Dre", which is an olive oil and garlic sauce, chicken, bacon, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and then it is drizzled with their ranch dressing. Both of those pizzas are a top choice with me.
The salads at Dewey's Pizza are also worth going for. They have great salads. The one I like the best is the bacon ranch salad. Their ranch dressing is really good. I have been told that their other salads are also very good as well.
Prices: The place is a little pricy, it is around $18 for a large specialty pizza, but it is well worth it if you want a good dinner or lunch.
Friday, August 17, 2007
August 16, 2007: McAlister's Deli is the Restaurant in St. Louis for Today
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McAlister's Deli has three locations around St. Louis. Find one.
McAlister's Deli is a big place. It is where the Walgreen's used to be on Manchester and 270. We went at about 11:30 and there was a pretty long line by 11:45. This is the type of place where you order at the counter and then they bring it to your table. McAlister's Deli has a huge selection of sandwiches, salads and potatoes. They have turkey, chicken, roast beef, ham, and a combination of those as well.
I ordered the turkey melt club. It was a hot turkey sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. The turkey was very good. I could taste the smokiness in the turkey. I also got mashed potatoes as my side order. This is refreshing seeing delis serve something other than a bag of chips for a side order. I hate chips as a side order, a bag of chips should never be a side for any meal. These sandwiches are very good at McAlister's. You can tell that they use good ingredients.
Prices: About $8 for a sandwich, side order, and a drink
McAlister's Deli has three locations around St. Louis. Find one.
McAlister's Deli is a big place. It is where the Walgreen's used to be on Manchester and 270. We went at about 11:30 and there was a pretty long line by 11:45. This is the type of place where you order at the counter and then they bring it to your table. McAlister's Deli has a huge selection of sandwiches, salads and potatoes. They have turkey, chicken, roast beef, ham, and a combination of those as well.
I ordered the turkey melt club. It was a hot turkey sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. The turkey was very good. I could taste the smokiness in the turkey. I also got mashed potatoes as my side order. This is refreshing seeing delis serve something other than a bag of chips for a side order. I hate chips as a side order, a bag of chips should never be a side for any meal. These sandwiches are very good at McAlister's. You can tell that they use good ingredients.
Prices: About $8 for a sandwich, side order, and a drink
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