Acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer’s homage to the flat-grilled burgers, custard concretes, and crinkle-cut fries of his St. Louis youth opened to long lines and rave reviews in early December. (And yes, the hoopla’s worth the hype.) 32 N. Euclid.
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Dave and Kara Bailey moved their storied Baileys’ Chocolate Bar to the second floor so guests could enjoy Cajun/Creole fare downstairs at L’Acadiane, then take the stairs to a Brownie Royale sundae. Both restaurants are winners—consider this the Bailey double. 1915 Park.
Olive + Oak’s Mark and Jennifer Hinkle have duplicated their flagship restaurant’s vibe and mission next door in a fast casual setting that’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 100 W. Lockwood.
The first Missouri outpost of the Denver-based chain offers a dizzying array of proteins, veggies, and sauces—all homemade—and the option of piling on as many as you’d like. 8143 Maryland.
Dogtown’s newest bar and grill, with 80-plus whiskeys and entrées priced in the teens, is located two blocks south of its namesakes at Turtle Park. 6335 Clayton.
