In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr address one of the questions they’re most frequently asked: Where do I go that’s delicious and affordable? Listen as they share about some of the region’s most affordable and delightful dining options, with an emphasis on full-service restaurants where entrées are reasonably priced in the teens to twenties. Hear their picks for standout spots that don’t break the bank, from historical institutions to cozy neighborhood joints to wine bars and more. And stay tuned for the next episode, highlighting international restaurants with affordable options.
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“‘Inexpensive’ is the operative word. Prices have gone up everywhere. It’s hit us all. And that’s what we’re gonna talk about today: places that you can go to for dinner that are nice and inexpensive.”
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
- Farm Spirit
- Such & Such Farm
- Jinzen: 8113 Maryland, Clayton, 314-354-8086
- Napoli Sea: 1450 Beale, St. Charles, 636-800-2241
- Truffles: 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100
- Paul Manno’s Café: 75 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-1274
- Tony’s: 105 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314-231-7007
- John Mineo’s: 13490 Clayton, Town and Country, 314-434-5244
- Cyrano’s Café: 603 E Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-3232
- Twisted Tree Steakhouse: 10701 Watson, 314-394-3366
- Almond’s: 8127 Maryland, Clayton, 314-725-1019
- Café Provencal: 427 S. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-822-5440
- Michael’s: 7101 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-644-2240
- Big Sky Café: 47 South Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-962-5757
- Sugo’s: 10419 Clayton, Frontenac, 314-569-0400 || 243 Harvard, Edwardsville, 618-659-4640
- Babbo’s: 17402 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-536-0000
- Anthonino’s: 2225 Macklind, The Hill, 314-773-4455
- Guido’s: 5046 Shaw, The Hill, 314-771-4900
- Collina Eatery: 2130 Macklind, The Hill, 314-696-2999
- Tucker’s: 3939 Union, Mehlville, 314-845-2584 || 14282 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-227-8062 || 2117 S. 12th, Soulard, 314-772-5977
- Farotto’s: 9525 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-962-0048
- Prasino: 1520 S. 5th, St. Charles, 636-277-0202
- Noto / Bacaro: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-317-1143 || 636-244-0874
- Pan d’Olive: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000
- YaYa’s: 15601 Olive, Chesterfield, 636-537-9991
- Ivy Café: 14A N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377
- One 19 North: 119 North Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-821-4119
- Robust Wine Bar: 227 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-0033
- Scarlett’s Wine Bar: 4253 Laclede, CWE, 314-797-8223
- Frisco Barroom: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090
- O+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422
- Parker’s Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050
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