Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
Three Kings Public House
The cute little candy and dessert shop on Maryland Plaza has spread its wings to include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The coolest feature is the self-service “wine wall”: 24 bottles available in 2-, 4-, and 6-ounce pours.
The former Joe Buck’s downtown is home to the St. Louis outpost of the Nashville-based gathering place, which offers daily live music, elevated Southern-leaning bar food, and themed Sunday brunches.
Odd name, you say? Not when you consider that brothers John and Joe Smugala (of Smugala’s Pizza Pub fame) are cranking out superior ribs, smoked wings and meatballs, and a 100 percent brisket burger in a former gas station on The Hill.
Located in South County’s Ronnies Plaza, the renowned pub’s third location is likely the only place in town where you can grab a Pogue Mahone, a movie, and any of 50-plus beers.
Dollar Express Chinese Restaurant
St. Louis’ first dollar-style restaurant is true to its name, serving up egg rolls, soups, rotating entrées, drinks, and fried Oreo cookies—all for $1 apiece.
