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“Arrondissement” dinner series at Vin de Set
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The folks at Vin De Set just took French-themed dinners to another level…make that neighborhood. On Thursday nights through April 25, the restaurant celebrates the unique cuisine and traditions of some of Paris’ 20 arrondissements. On March 28, guests can experience foods based on the Lower Marais and Latin Quarter (the 4th and 5th arrondissements): Smoked Pork Belly Crostini (with baked brie, nuts, berries, and honey), Dover Sole (with grape concasse, potato puree, and sauce maltaise), and Poire belle Hélène (poached pear, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce). The three-course meal is $39.99 (plus tax and gratuity) and includes a complimentary glass of Champagne. For reservations, call 314-241-8989 or book through Open Table.
INSIDER TIP
Brazilian-themed beer at Cinder House
The arrival of spring marks the official release of an exclusive new beer created by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, brewed exclusively for Gerard Craft’s Brazilian-themed Cinder House restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The easy-drinking lager pays homage to Xingu, an early pioneer of the craft beer movement in Brazil. The beer is described as having “aromatic notes of sweet fruits and progresses to a slightly charred undertone—proving to be a great companion for South American dishes” like Craft’s popular charred-onion dip, Carne de Onca, and Piri Piri Chicken. The draft beer ($7 per pint) is now available at Cinder House and at the hotel’s new outdoor Rooftop Bar.
MICRORANT
Wobbly tables and chairs
We recently sat in restaurant chairs that were so unstable we grabbed at the table to regain balance. The table was wobbly as well. Instead of attempting to right the wrongs or just deal with the aggravation, we instead opted for seats at the bar, where the wooden footrails on the barstools were broken. Bad omens, all. When the bartender asked, “What would you like?” our response was, “I think we’d like to go,” as lack of general maintenance is often an indicator that other benchmarks—like the food—might be inferior as well.
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