Soulards
Fireplaces? Really? Although I observed yesterday that 53 degrees was enough reason to break out those God-awful Ed Hardy tees, it felt like 50-below last weekend when I started assembling the list that follows. The exercise was prompted by Dan Badock of Soulard's Restaurant, who had just reminded me that Soulard's renovation -- of everything but the real wood fireplace -- is now complete. (Photo of Soulard's fireplace by Katherine Bish .)
I know I've omitted many places with fireplaces (and I swear I really do venture North), so feel free to comment on any I missed. In the meantime, here are 50 hot spots to get you started. -- George Mahe
DOWNTOWN:
The Westin St. Louis - Lobby
CENTRAL WEST END:
Dressel's Pub - three firepalces
CENTRAL CORRIDOR:
The Ritz Carlton - Lobby Lounge
St. Louis Bread Co. - Brentwood Sq.
Sasha's Wine Bar on DeMun
NORTH:
Help me out here
SOUTH:
Sasha's Wine Bar on Shaw
CHESTERFIELD/WEST:
Andria's Steakhouse - Chesterfield
ILLINOIS:
Andria's Countryside - Edwardsville
Andria's Steakhouse - O'Fallon
Gentelin's on Broadway - Alton
J Fires' Market Bistro - Waterloo
Maxwell's - Belleville
Pere Marquette Lodge -Grafton (in the lobby and big enough to lie down in)
The Rotten Apple - Grafton