J&C BBQ and Blues
The second restaurant from Jerome and Cathy Jenkins celebrates barbecue, the blues, and family values. Kids are welcome—and encouraged to perform karaoke-style onstage. 314-738-9222.
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Tiny Bar
Celebrating the diminutive Eddie Gaedel and all things small, Tiny Bar is currently the busiest watering hole in town. With 10 seats and a maximum capacity of 20, expect to make friends quickly. tinybarstl.com.
Elijah P’s Burgers & Brews
At this Alton eatery there are 60 beers on tap, 80 whiskeys, a dozen burger selections, and a massive covered patio with occasional live music. You can even see how you measure up to a life-size steel cutout of Robert Wadlow, the city’s famous “Gentle Giant.” elijahps.com.
Southern
The “Nashville Hot Chicken” and Cochon Butcher–quality sandwiches have come to St. Louis courtesy of Rick Lewis and Mike Emerson, two of the coolest cats in the restaurant business. stlsouthern.com.
Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery
As if high butterfat and little overrun (that is, added air) aren’t naughty enough, several of the flavors from Missouri’s first microcreamery contain local booze. Perhaps not surprisingly, Gooey Butter Cake is the bestselling “nice” flavor. clementinescreamery.com.
