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INSIDER TIP
Weekend Brunch at The Wheelhouse
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One of the busiest-yet-little-lauded brunches in town occurs every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at The Wheelhouse. A DJ plays to crowds at what many compare to “a continuation of the party from Saturday night.” Most everyone takes advantage of $15 bottomless mimosas (Classic, Rosémosa, and Frozé), which also transfer to Start Bar next door. (The mimosa wristband is good at both). The most popular item on the scratch-made, a la carte menu: the Down South Benedict, with country fried chicken and sausage gravy (pictured above). Large groups can reserve a table on the mezzanine and take advantage of a $25 all-you-can-eat buffet, which includes bottomless mimosas. Families are welcome until noon; after that, it’s adults-only (ages 21 and up) for what co-owner Stephen Savage calls “the best party brunch in town.” 1000 Spruce, 314-833-3653.
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HOT SPOTS
Local Restaurant Weeks Return
Two restaurant week events are coming in September: St. Louis Black Restaurant Week (September 3–8) and the 8th annual West County Restaurant Week(September 16–22). The latter features 14 restaurants offering three-course menus for $30 or $45, with $5 per meal donated to Friends of Kids with Cancer. St. Louis Black Restaurant Week offers a reduced-price opportunity to visit some recently opened restaurants, such as The River Lillie, Prime 55, and Seafood by Crushed Velvet. For the occasion, Lyft will be offering 20 percent off (up to $5) to #STLBRW patrons. Check the website for updates and for the Lyft promo code, which will be announced soon.
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MICRORANT
No Room at the Bar
There’s nothing worse than encountering a row of barstools packed so close together that thirsty patrons can’t break through (or shout through) to order a drink. So they often end up going to the only available space—the cocktail/server station—to place their order, which results in stink eyes and nasty mutterings. Restaurants should either limit the number of stools, have a dedicated area to serve drinks across the bar, or do what Elmwood does: When the stools are full and a line forms behind them, a bartender comes around to take the orders, prepare the drinks, and returns to serve them. Call it what you want—above-and-beyond service, civility, or hospitality. It’s all three.
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