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Top 5 Bagels in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

Cheryl Baehr | July 27, 2023 | Beloved Delmar Loop coffee shop Meshuggah Cafe (6269 Delmar Boulevard, University City) uses bagels from Companion as a perfectly respectable canvas for delicious toppings, including cream cheese and verdant pesto. It may not be the purest representation of the form, but it's damn…

Jessica BuelerJuly 27, 2023

U City in The News

Sum Tea House Adds Striking Milk and Fruit Teas to University City

Cheryl Baehr | July 6, 2023 | Sum Tea House (8501 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-222-1540) has the best crab Rangoon in the St. Louis area. Admittedly, this is an odd place to start when discussing a boba shop that specializes in a kaleidoscope of teas, juices and milks. However,…

Jessica BuelerJuly 6, 2023

U City in The News

Katsuya Builds Designer Bento Boxes Stuffed with Sushi and More [PHOTOS]

Jaime Lees | May 10, 2023 | For beautiful bento boxes and thoughtfully prepared katsu, hit up Katsuya (6301 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-296-3368) in the Delmar Loop. And don't let the fast-casual vibes at the restaurant fool you — Katsuya serves fantastic food with incredible attention to detail. Read…

Jessica BuelerMay 10, 2023

U City in The News

Bonito Bar Delivers Chill Vibes, Fresh Cocktails in University City

Jessica Rogen | April 20, 2023 | Serene dark aqua walls. Moody blue bar underlighting. A flock of tiny plastic birds hang from a gold curved gold ceiling. The new Bonito Bar is the perfect backdrop for a bright cocktail. “It's a lot of fun,” co-owner Natasha Kwan says. “People…

Jessica BuelerApril 20, 2023

U City in The News

For Great All-You-Can-Eat Food in U City, Dip Into Shabu Day

Jaime Lees | April 10, 2023 | The warm, soothing food at Shabu Day (8237 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-755-1075) is the perfect compliment to a chilly day. The restaurant offers offers all-you-can-eat hotpot with broths that serve as a mouthwatering canvas for assorted meats and vegetables. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Shabu Day…

Jessica BuelerApril 10, 2023

U City in The News

Frida’s, Bonito Bar Set To Open in University City

Jessica Rogen | Mar 14, 2023 | Two highly anticipated concepts are set to open their doors this month in University City. Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff's Frida's and Bontio Bar are accepting reservations for a grand reopening for the former and an opening for the latter on Saturday, March…

Jessica BuelerMarch 14, 2023

U City in The News

First Look: Katsuya Brings Bento Boxes, Katsu and Sushi to the Loop

Cheryl Baehr | Feb 7, 2023"Teddy Lee spent dedicated two decades bringing St. Louis-area diners sushi, first at the original Wasabi downtown and eventually at other local spots. He was a dedicated craftsman, but he could not shake the feeling that he was meant to show diners a different side…

Jessica BuelerFebruary 7, 2023

U City in The News

5 Top Pancakes in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

Cheryl Baehr | Jan 23, 2023This time of year, the promise of a semi-sweet, fluffy grilled breakfast treat is about the only thing worth getting out from under the covers for. Though our fair city has an embarrassment of breakfast and brunch riches, these five take the (hot) cake when…

Jessica BuelerJanuary 23, 2023

U City in The News

RFT Restaurant Guide: Old Gems and New Spots in University City

By Riverfront Times Staff | July 22, 2022We're kicking off our Restaurant Guide. Here's a look at one of the areas we're covering. Stay tuned for the rest. If you want authentic Asian cuisine, options abound in and around University City. Grab steamed barbecue pork buns or beef tripe at…

Jessica BuelerJuly 22, 2022

U City in The News

Dining at Diego’s Is Transcendent

Cheryl Baehr | June 17, 2021Natasha Kwan was utterly shocked when she heard the news of her friend Chuck Pener's passing. Even before she opened her debut restaurant, Frida's, just a couple of storefronts down from Pener's Mediterranean gathering place, Momo's Taverna, Kwan considered Pener a pal. That friendship only…

Jessica BuelerJune 17, 2021