A buddy and I are riding to St Louis for lunch. What food to get? Ribs? Suggested place(s)? Any GRMers local, that would care to join us (Friday, May 9)?
A buddy and I are riding to St Louis for lunch. What food to get? Ribs? Suggested place(s)? Any GRMers local, that would care to join us (Friday, May 9)?
Go get Italian food on the Hill. I recommend Cunetto's House of Pasta, but get there early (i.e. when they open). Other restaurants up there are probably just as good, but that is my go-to. They aren't open on Sunday.
Imo's Pizza. (Shut up, Chicago.) It's...an acquired taste. Very thin crust, lots of provel cheese.
Aside from that, they lay claim to toasted ravioli as well.
Whereabout in town are you going to be? STL is a big place...
Provel is the worst thing to ever happen to a pizza.
Beer is food! 
I can get good pizza and pasta in Milwaukee, unless STL is a very strong Italian community. (example: Milwaukee is quite German, therefore, when you come here, eat brats).
In reply to 1988RedT2: Maybe so, but not that swill they brew there.
In reply to psteav: No place in particular. Probably swing by the Arch, though, just because.
psteav wrote: Imo's Pizza. (Shut up, Chicago.) It's...an acquired taste. Very thin crust, lots of provel cheese. Aside from that, they lay claim to toasted ravioli as well. Whereabout in town are you going to be? STL is a big place...
Provel is the worst thing ever to happen to cheese. And it should never be put on any pizza.
Do NOT go to Imo's.
But yes, the Hill is a very Italian neighborhood. When in St. Louis, you should head over there the same as you would go to Karl Ratsche's or Maders when in Milwaukee.
I'm not a fan of Imo's (because of the provel, but it is great on salad), but I would suggest anywhere with toasted ravioli, pork steak, or fried brain sandwiches. Ok. I haven't had fried brain, but I have an afternoon off and may as well go grab one for the first time. Kind of excited. Also, Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill can be a delicious experience. If for atmosphere, stop my Triumph Grill to check out their museum.
In reply to RealMiniDriver:
If you are going to "swing by" the Arch, take the time to tour it right. Very interesting structure.
If you're going to be downtown or thereabouts, Bailey's Range has some of the best burgers you'll find. Pappy's is good for barbecue, mtn's suggestion about Cunetto's is a good one, and Pi has excellent non-thin-crust-non-provel pizza.
Pappy's came by to cater about an hour ago and I almost jacked his car just for lunch. 
berkeleying delicious.
Karl Ratch's and Mader's reference is good comparison. 
N Sperlo, does that mean you'd join us? I've heard of Pappy's, and hearing that you'd jack the truck confirms that we'd probably like getting some bbq.
SVreX, yes, we'd do it proper.
I'm up for anything when I'm not working. That is the trick, though. (I work until 8)
RealMiniDriver wrote: SVreX, yes, we'd do it proper.
Something about elevators that go sideways, and windowsills so deep you have to lay down on your belly to look through them, only to find that you are looking straight at the ground.
Feel the sway...
Is Ted Drew's frozen custard still in business?
Yes, it is, but I prefer Fritz's.
Type Q wrote: Is Ted Drew's frozen custard still in business?
N Sperlo wrote: Yes, it is, but I prefer Fritz's.
No reason for him to make a trip for ice cream/custard unless they happen to be in the mood for it. There is ice cream/custard as good as Ted Drew's in Milwaukee.
Heh. In my group of riding friends, our motto is, “We ride for frozen treats."
Last summer, my buddy and I rode to St George, UT, for Dairy Queen.
Ok, we met a bunch of others, for a rally. But, any excuse for frozen treats.
Ah. Well in that case, go find a Ted Drews! Or apparently Fritz's.
Its looking like we might stay through Sunday, so we can try them both. :D
1988RedT2 wrote: Beer is food!
This! Go to Schlafly!!!
bluej wrote:1988RedT2 wrote: Beer is food!This! Go to Schlafly!!!
Root Beer? Fitz's? Or you can eat at better places and just get a 6-pack at Schnucks on your way out of town.
When you say St. Louis I think ribs.
N Sperlo wrote: If for atmosphere, stop my Triumph Grill to check out their museum.
Just googled Triumph Grill. We're definitely going there!
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