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Italian culinary tradition made the Hill neighborhood famous and Charlie Gitto Jr. renown among restaurateurs. “I grew up around food and a family that loved to cook,” said Gitto, who said that as a kid, he always wanted to own his own... read more »
When Wasabi Sushi Bar rolled into Town and Country Crossing last June, it quickly proved it has more to offer than the expected Japanese rolls. “We specialize in sushi, but we have so much more,” said Maren Leonard, Wasabi Sushi Bar’s... read more »
“Ballyhoo” is an unusual word that has proven perfect by definition for Ballyhoo Restaurant & Bar, the latest operation of Steve Surplus and Mike McDonnell. “The definition of ‘Ballyhoo’ is a clamorous and vigorous attempt to... read more »
Chef Paul Buzzetta is proud of his independently owned restaurant, Sapore Italian Café, an operation he considers a mom and pop restaurant built on family tradition. “People appreciate going to a place locally owned instead of a chain restaurant,”... read more »
Filippo’s’ approach to dining is relaxed sophistication with a modern feel. “The main bones of the building are modern,” said Joe Sanfilippo, chef and owner of Filippo’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Chesterfield Valley’s newest eatery... read more »
“Moto” translated from Japanese means “original,” which is how Moto Sushi owner Myeng Park came up with the name for his exclusive sushi restaurant. “We are original,” Park said. “We have many different menu items as well as original... read more »
Genghis Kahn would be pleased with his namesake Genghis Grill, a unique restaurant concept that has been conquering the American restaurant landscape. Genghis’ Ellisville location, one of 51 locations and the only Missouri operation, is the... read more »
Salim Hanna opened Saleem’s in 1974, a time when dining internationally was limited to mainstream Italian, German and Chinese. Saleem’s was something totally different – it was Lebanese. “When I decided to open a Lebanese restaurant,... read more »
Chicagoans love their food. Such was the case for the Galacco family, who missed the taste of home so much that they decided to open Angelo’s Chicago Taste. “We both were missing the foods we grew up with,” said Angelo Galacco III, whose... read more »
When Britney Nguyen opened Asian Café more than a year ago, she wanted to create an authentic menu based on recipes from a master of Vietnamese cooking – her mother, Phuong Le. “My mother is in the kitchen, and all the recipes we use are... read more »