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S. Grand International Food
Plethora of food options! Vietnamese, Thai, Ethiopian, Hispanic, Turkish, Indian.. Etc (12 min drive)
One of many great and diverse restaurants on South Grand!
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Cafe Mochi
3221 S Grand BlvdOne of many great and diverse restaurants on South Grand!
Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand BlvdOne of the many places on South Grand!
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 S Grand BlvdLulu's Local Eatery
3201 S Grand BlvdPho Grand Restaurant
3195 S Grand BlvdBasil Spice Thai Cuisine
3183 S Grand BlvdThe Vine Cafe
3171 S Grand BlvdBrasilia Bar & Restaurant
3212 S Grand BlvdPizza Head: Whole pizza or by the slice with cheap beer. Punk rock juke box jams in a low-key setting.
3196 S Grand Blvd
3196 South Grand BoulevardPizza Head: Whole pizza or by the slice with cheap beer. Punk rock juke box jams in a low-key setting.
Walkable Food scene
Great pizza and plenty of beer on tap. I'm not from STL, so I am not a fan of provel cheese (Imo's pizza) so I like all the other local spots that do not use provel. (2 min walk / closed Mon & Tues)
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The Sliced Pint
1511 Washington AveGreat pizza and plenty of beer on tap. I'm not from STL, so I am not a fan of provel cheese (Imo's pizza) so I like all the other local spots that do not use provel. (2 min walk / closed Mon & Tues)
Happening brunch spot that serves memosa pitchers. Big patio and food that isn't overpriced but still delicious. (5 min walk)
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Blondie's Coffee & Wine Bar
1301 Washington AveHappening brunch spot that serves memosa pitchers. Big patio and food that isn't overpriced but still delicious. (5 min walk)
Fancy food and charcuterie boards. About 20-30 beers on tap, wine and liquor selection. (8 min walk)
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Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar
1004 Locust StFancy food and charcuterie boards. About 20-30 beers on tap, wine and liquor selection. (8 min walk)
High-end roof top bar and restaurant. Worth it to enjoy the sunset from! (18 min walk or 5 min drive)
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Three Sixty
1 S BroadwayHigh-end roof top bar and restaurant. Worth it to enjoy the sunset from! (18 min walk or 5 min drive)
Amazing food with Japanese and Thai dishes. I like the Sen Thai Tea (with Vodka) (10 min walk)
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Sen Thai Asian Bistro
1000 Washington AveAmazing food with Japanese and Thai dishes. I like the Sen Thai Tea (with Vodka) (10 min walk)
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust StLocal Brewery with food (9 min walk)
Sightseeing
I hear it's fun and they sometimes have adult nights and serve beer.
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Iziko Lomuzi WaseMntla
750 N 16th StI hear it's fun and they sometimes have adult nights and serve beer.
I myself have not gone here yet, but want to this summer!
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Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek RdI myself have not gone here yet, but want to this summer!
I myself have not gone here yet, but want to finally this summer!
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Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
148 Taum Sauk TrailI myself have not gone here yet, but want to finally this summer!
I love walking barefoot on these fields. They are at a higher elevation, so you can see pretty far. Forest park is huge and has many beautiful walking paths.
Emerson Central Fields
I love walking barefoot on these fields. They are at a higher elevation, so you can see pretty far. Forest park is huge and has many beautiful walking paths.
Food scene
Very entertaining two story barcade with about 50 beers on tap. 21+ (6 min drive)
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21st Street Brewers Bar
2017 Chouteau AveVery entertaining two story barcade with about 50 beers on tap. 21+ (6 min drive)
Good bbq food at this unique brewery. It's in the rich area so sometimes it feels stuffy and not as easy-going as other bars (12 min drive--no food on Sunday)
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Heavy Riff Brewing Company
6413 Clayton AveGood bbq food at this unique brewery. It's in the rich area so sometimes it feels stuffy and not as easy-going as other bars (12 min drive--no food on Sunday)
Lofty lounge upstairs with some arcade games. One of my favorite winter beers comes from here -chocolate mint cookie stout. (7 min drive)
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4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th StLofty lounge upstairs with some arcade games. One of my favorite winter beers comes from here -chocolate mint cookie stout. (7 min drive)
Any sandwich you get is going to be mouth watering! So many options. Cool vibes and an occasional live band. (The Grove--9 min drive) PARKING: 4201 Arco Ave brings you to a one way free parking alley way)
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The Gramophone
4243 Manchester AveAny sandwich you get is going to be mouth watering! So many options. Cool vibes and an occasional live band. (The Grove--9 min drive) PARKING: 4201 Arco Ave brings you to a one way free parking alley way)
My favorite is the spicy pork burrito. It's Korean-Mexican fusion.. As someone that has actually lived in Korea and been to Seoul, it's not quite authentic but still very bomb.com (The Grove)
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Seoul Taco
6665 Delmar BlvdMy favorite is the spicy pork burrito. It's Korean-Mexican fusion.. As someone that has actually lived in Korea and been to Seoul, it's not quite authentic but still very bomb.com (The Grove)
Trendy, vibrant venue with beautiful patio offers inventive tapas, clever cocktails and late-night happy hour. (The Grove)
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Sanctuaria
4198 Manchester AveTrendy, vibrant venue with beautiful patio offers inventive tapas, clever cocktails and late-night happy hour. (The Grove)
Open out-door area features fire pits and corn hole. I hear their happy hour deals are decent. I'm not much of a liquor drinker, but they are good and decorative. They seem to not keep up with their kegs very well. (The Grove)
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Taha'a Twisted Tiki
4199 Manchester AveOpen out-door area features fire pits and corn hole. I hear their happy hour deals are decent. I'm not much of a liquor drinker, but they are good and decorative. They seem to not keep up with their kegs very well. (The Grove)
HandleBar
4127 Manchester AveFunky LGBT vibrant place. (The Grove)
Beffa's
2700 Olive StEver-changing menu with one-of-a-kind very filling meals. (5 min drive)
I can't remember if I've been here or not..looks legit! (7 min drive)
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Polite Society Restaurant and Bar
1923 Park AveI can't remember if I've been here or not..looks legit! (7 min drive)
Alfonso has a Michelin star restaurant in Italy and other locations. I have yet to go myself, but it looks devine yet not too expensive. Reserve a table on Google Maps! (19 min drive)
Casa Don Alfonso
100 Carondelet PlazaAlfonso has a Michelin star restaurant in Italy and other locations. I have yet to go myself, but it looks devine yet not too expensive. Reserve a table on Google Maps! (19 min drive)
I enjoy their pizza, but not a big selection of draft beers. (13 min drive)
Twinoak Wood Fired Pizza & BBQ
1201 Strassner DriveI enjoy their pizza, but not a big selection of draft beers. (13 min drive)
I have not been here yet, but have had them on draft at other locations. Some are high octane (15 min drive)
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Alpha Brewing Company
4310 Fyler AveI have not been here yet, but have had them on draft at other locations. Some are high octane (15 min drive)
Longtime pop culture–themed diner with late hours offering American fare & frequent live music. They have a photo wall of all of hundreds of celebrities that have visited. A few traditional darts and arcade games too! (18 min drive)
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Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar BlvdLongtime pop culture–themed diner with late hours offering American fare & frequent live music. They have a photo wall of all of hundreds of celebrities that have visited. A few traditional darts and arcade games too! (18 min drive)
New highly anticipated food market that finally opened in August 2021. I haven't checked it out yet! (7 min drive)
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City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry WayNew highly anticipated food market that finally opened in August 2021. I haven't checked it out yet! (7 min drive)
John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden
1200 Russell Boulevard6 min drive
1930s-chic bar & restaurant featuring American whiskeys, cocktails & creative vegetarian dishes. (4 min drive)
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Small Batch Whiskey & Fare
3001 Locust St1930s-chic bar & restaurant featuring American whiskeys, cocktails & creative vegetarian dishes. (4 min drive)
Former Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals. (4 min drive)
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The Fountain On Locust
3037 Locust StFormer Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals. (4 min drive)