Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Elmwood
The corner of Sutton and Manchester got considerably hotter after the opening of Chris Kelling and chef Adam Altnether’s first restaurant, featuring live-fire charcoal cooking and the city’s first charcoal-fired oven. 2704 Sutton.
The sleek modern décor is a departure from the traditional look of its Clayton predecessor, but the upscale steakhouse fare is the same. Come early for the Bar Bites; stay for Morton’s double-cut Prime Pork Chop. 999 N. Second.
Named after a renowned shipwreck (the HMS Rhone), this Virgin Islands–themed bar by Paul and Wendy Hamilton boasts 101 bottles of rum on the wall, Caribbean small-plate fare, and, coming this winter, indoor sand wallyball. 2107 Chouteau.
The first St. Louis outpost of the popularAlabama-based chain, located in Chesterfield Valley, offers a dozen kinds of made-daily chicken salad, as well as soups and sandwiches, including a Pimiento Cheese BLT. 17215 Chesterfield Airport.
A likely contender for Best Restaurant Name of 2018, Wok O Taco features Mexican and Chinese favorites, plus such fusion dishes as fried rice with chorizo, orange chicken served with Mexican rice, and wonton empanadas for dessert. 10633 Page.
