Note: This article appears in St. Louis Magazine's October 2019 issue as part of the "Best New Restaurants" feature. Click here to purchase a copy of the issue or to subscribe.
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Utah Station: Vegan and vegetarian comfort foods are the mainstay at this up-and-comer in a former filling station.1956 Utah, Benton Park.
Mayo Ketchup: Catering and pop-up champ Mandy Estrella (a.k.a. Plaintain Girl) finally has a permanent kitchen in Lafayette Square, where she cooks up an expanded menu of Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican dishes .2001 Park, Lafayette Square.
Little Fox: Husband-and-wife team Craig and Mowgli Rivardwill bring Eurocentric small plates and wines by the glass to the former Purple Martin space in Fox Park. 2800 Shenandoah, Fox Park.
Tempus: Award-winning chef Ben Grupe will finally helm a kitchen of his own in one of the most highly anticipated restaurants in years, offering what are sure to be among the most sought-after seats in town. 4370 Manchester, The Grove.
Union Station: Along with the St. Louis Aquarium, Union Station will soon have three new spots hooking visitors: Soda Fountain, a diner serving American classics and riffs on soda fountain favorites; The Train Shed, a 1904 World’s Fair–inspired restaurant; and 1894 Café, a family-friendly spot named for the year that Union Station opened. 1820 Market, downtown.
Diego’s: The team behind Frida’s is expanding two doors down, into the former Momo’s space, with a Mexican restaurant. 630 North & South, University City.
