Ask George: Which Halloween candies taste better frozen?
SLM’s dining team has some opinions.
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St. Louis restaurant openings, closings, and coming soons
The “ins, outs, and almosts” in metro St. Louis for the past month
Ask George: Are restaurants seeing an increase in bogus complaints from diners seeking freebies?
From dubious refund requests to bogus complaints on social media, separating legitimate grievances from the scammers can be tricky.
Ask George: Should restaurants still have a person answering the phone?
Automated systems can handle the basics, but hospitality sometimes requires a human. SLM’s dining team weighs in.
Ask George: Is it OK for restaurant staffers to hang out at the bar after their shifts?
Does doing so turn away regulars or potential regulars, hurt bar sales, or the restaurant’s reputation?
Ask George: Why aren’t more independent restaurants opening in South County?
Our dining editor weighs in and asks local independent operators what draws them to—or deters them from—South County.
Ask George: How many wine clubs are there in St. Louis?
More than a handful, it turns out, and in a wide range of price points.
Ask George: How common are cash-only restaurants and bars in St. Louis these days?
The practice is generally limited to smaller mom-and-pop operations, but there are exceptions.
Why St. Louis keeps seeing more restaurant openings than closings
Year after year and regardless of the economic climate, St. Louis restaurant openings continue to outnumber closings.
Ask George: With prices up and appetites down, is splitting an entrée frowned upon?
Once an occasional request, sharing a main course is becoming increasingly commonplace.