Michelle and Meera discuss the rise and diversity of Filipino restaurants emerging in St. Louis, this week they highlight Manileño, which recently opened in the South Grand business district. They also discuss the debut of a food menu at Side Project Brewery in Maplewood where Adam Altnether has launched an approachable bar menu with fine touches, including an unbelievably delicious cheeseburger with caramelized onions and an apple cider-Dijon aioli. Michelle talks about her recent visit to Esca, the new concept from Ben Poremba's Benglina restaurant group in the Delmar Maker District. Esca focuses its menu on meat, seafood and vegetables grilled over charcoal, fresh salads and cold appetizers, classic cocktails, a large amaro selection and a range of indulgent desserts.
7610 Wydown Blvd, Clayton
1528 Locust St, St. Louis, 314-325-0360
First Look: Idol Wolf at 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis
3611 Juniata St, St. Louis, 314-296-3131
First Look: Manileño in the South Grand business district in St. Louis
7458 Manchester Road, Maplewood
First Look: Side Project Brewing’s new food concept in Maplewood
First Look: Esca in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis
5095 Delmar Blvd., 314-365-2686
Ben Poremba opens AO&Co. at Contemporary Art Museum in Grand Center
33 N Sarah St., St. Louis, 314-260-9008
