Restaurant Spotlight

Taste of Summer recipe contest

Taste of Summer recipe contest

Summer pies, summer drinks, mouth-watering barbecue and scrumptious salads made with ingredients picked fresh from the garden – the season of great food is upon us and West Newsmagazine is looking for your favorite, original summer recipes. Submit... read more »

 

Spiro’s specializes in fine dining with Mediterranean flair

Spiro’s specializes in fine dining with Mediterranean flair

Widely known for its Greek cuisine, Spiro’s also features a variety of steaks, seafood and pasta. Ask Tim Karagiannis of Spiro’s Chesterfield what it takes to maintain a restaurant’s success, and he will tell you consistency, quality,... read more »

 

Time to Party: Cook up a fast-fix fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

Time to Party: Cook up a fast-fix fiesta for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate. Sometimes confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, the holiday commemorates the victory over invading French forces at the battle of Puebla in 1862. It has become one of the leading “party hardy” holidays... read more »

 

Authentic Mexican flavors await at Charro Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Authentic Mexican flavors await at Charro Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Cesar Camacho, Charro’s manager (left), and Ezequiel Camacho, owner When Ezequiel Camacho opened Charro Mexican Restaurant & Bar, he had a vision to create something different. That difference was a unique menu presenting authentic Mexican... read more »

 

Menu add-ons give Bones’ French Quarter a Cajun accent

Menu add-ons give Bones’ French Quarter a Cajun accent

Ashley Daniels, Bones’ French Quarter general manager When area residents are craving Cajun but find that getting to Bourbon Street in New Orleans requires too far of a drive, the solution is to drive down Manchester Road, where just two... read more »

 

Good food and fun await at Krieger’s in Chesterfield

Good food and fun await at Krieger’s in Chesterfield

  Krieger’s offers fresh-made food in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Those who were disappointed with the closing of Krieger’s Sports Bar & Grill restaurants in St. Charles County can take heart, because just 15 minutes away... read more »

 

The customer is king, but freshness rules at The Donut Palace

The customer is king, but freshness rules at The Donut Palace

The addition of the Creative Cookie Kitchen has brought expanded offerings to The Donut Palace of Ellisville. The day for Ann and Frank Mahler begins late at night – make that early morning – when they start to make the donuts. The Mahlers... read more »

 

After 15 years, Big Bear still going strong

After 15 years, Big Bear still going strong

Nancy Freed (center) owns and operates Big Bear Grill with her sons, Jeff (left) and Dave Freed. It would be fair to say that Big Bear Grill is a Wildwood landmark. Founded in 1998 by the late Arnie Freed and his wife, Nancy, Big Bear is a... read more »

 

Lighter fare for spring feasts

Lighter fare for spring feasts

Looking for a dish that’s just right for spring? Look no further than these internationally inspired favorites. As an added bonus, they look challenging but are really quite simple and sure to impress. Strawberry Napoleons Strawberry... read more »

 

It ‘keeps getting better’ at ‘Clancy’s at the Barn’

Clancy’s Irish Pub at the Barn at Lucerne owner Sean Clancy (left) with his daughter, Maggie, and son, Ryan. St. Patrick’s Day is days away, and Sean Clancy is busy. “I’ve been making corned beef for a couple of weeks now,” said Clancy,... read more »

 
 
 
 

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