Ask George: What dish will you be making or buying for your mom—or the mother of your children—on Mother’s Day?
Our dining editor and other local culinarians weigh in.
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If Michelin were to rate St Louis restaurants, which do you think would be awarded a star?
Our dining editor weighs in and gathers perspectives from local chefs.
Ask George: What’s your favorite simple dish to make that always impresses family and friends?
SLM’s dining team and local chefs weigh in.
Ask George: Do you have a springtime food craving or dining ritual?
SLM’s dining editor solicited our dining team for their springtime cravings.
Ask George: Which St. Louis parish fish fries are open on Good Friday, April 3?
Although most wrapped up last week, a handful are still open.
Ask George: Did anything come of the wave of local restaurant lawsuits filed last year over ADA noncompliance?
After a surge of ADA-related website lawsuits in 2025, many restaurateurs are now seeing some relief.
Ask George: Why don’t restaurants reduce prices on high‑margin items like alcohol to see if increased traffic would boost the bottom line?
A common restaurant axiom is that “volume covers all ills.” But does it?
Ask George: Where can I find the best corned beef and pastrami in St. Louis?
SLM’s dining editor also explains the differences between the two.
Ask George: Can restaurant gift cards be used toward tax and tip?
Policies vary widely, leaving diners confused about whether gift cards can cover tax, tip, or both.
Ask George: What is jack salmon, and is it a St. Louis thing?
A timely question, as fish fry season is upon us.