Photography courtesy of Mayo Ketchup
Named after Puerto Rico’s favorite condiment (MY-oh ketchup), “Plantain Girl” Mandy Estrella’s first brick-and-mortar restaurant specializes in empanadas, tostones, and jibaritos. Lafayette Square.
Located in the former Fox Fire/Público space in the Delmar Loop, the restaurant boasts striking décor, creative cocktails, and artistic presentations. Turmeric’s goal is to set a new standard for Indian dining in St. Louis. University City.
Chef Chris Bertke’s vegan takes on fast-food items (such as Big Maks and Crack Tacos) take up a majority of the menu, but there’s also plenty for carnivores, such as a grass-finished burger, meat-topped pizzas, pulled pork, and a BLT. Benton Park.
Playful and eclectic, this pink-and-green example of the kawaii theme has one of the best selfie walls in town. Expect ramen and rice bowls, hot pots, and sous vide entrées, as well as a variety of bubble teas. Chesterfield.
The rear dining room of Dave and Kara Bailey’s Rooster South Grand location (and its covered patio) became the home of their first foray into the barbecue biz. South City.
