Taking a friend from out of town on a Coffee Crawl has become my favorite go-to hostess activity. And, oh, boy, is it. This is particularly lovely in winter, when one of the very few things that feel worth dealing with the harsh snowy roads is a warm mug of coffee, but to burst into … Read more
If you know me, you know that I love buffalo chicken anything. Whether it’s a sandwich, wrap, dip, or straight-up wings, I’m a fan of it all. Lucky for me, St. Louis has some pretty incredible wing joints. In fact, we even have our own style of chicken wings. Referred to as “trashed” wings, this … Read more
St. Louis, Missouri is a town known for delicious ribs; in fact, we even have our own style of ribs! St. Louis-style ribs don’t refer to the rub or the barbecue sauce. Instead, the distinctive feature is the cut of meat, which comes from the underbelly of the pig, is grilled, and is often fattier … Read more
I’ve had a lot of burgers during my time in St. Louis, to the point that when I was writing this article, it was quite challenging to come up with a normal-sized list! (What can I say, nothing satisfies my hunger quite like a big, juicy burger and fries!) Thankfully, after a few days of … Read more
As St. Louis’s staple food, there’s a reason that the locals (myself included) go nuts over toasted ravioli. If you aren’t from the St. Louis area, you might be wondering, what exactly is toasted ravioli? “T-ravs,” as we locals call them, are made of breaded and fried ravioli, usually filled with ground beef, topped with … Read more
I come from a long line of folks who love sugar, and let’s just say that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. If you attend any of my family gatherings, the dessert selection might be more vast than the dinner food selection. I’m not mad about it. My inherited sweet tooth has led … Read more
You’ve got a hankering for something greasy, and McDonald’s fries just aren’t cutting it this time. What’s a better place to turn than a local diner? In a world where it’s hard to slow down, diners create that blast-from-the-past leisurely atmosphere that we all tend to miss. Plus, you can satisfy your cravings for those … Read more
You might not know it looking at me, but I adore a romantic dinner. Sure, I do walk around with perpetual heart eyes and write a minimum of one romance novella a month for an indie publisher. I have a list of ten romantic movies I re-watch every January to kick-off the new year. And … Read more
In a lot of ways, having a large, warm bowl of ramen is the most comforting dining experience possible. The versatility, the depth, the warmth — the ability to make a ramen with whatever ingredients you have in your fridge to fill you on a cold night is not something I will ever turn my … Read more
I am not a particularly braggy person, but neither am I unnecessarily humble. There are a great many things I am bad at. However, there is one thing that I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I excel at — eating bagels. A bagel, to me, is a gift from the gods. Much … Read more