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Okay, DznyFan--here we go---
I have been thinking and thinking and racking my sweet lil brain to try to come up with somewhere for you and your beautiful fam to have lunch here in my city. Here's what I have come up with---
1) There is a Mickey D's on the corner of............j/k
2) Downtown area--by the Arch--an area called The Landing
There are several restaurants in this area--touristy during the day; drunkenfest at night. There are "pubby" style places, as well as The Old Spaghetti Factory--this is a chain--fun atmosphere but not "authentic" Italian. They have them all over the states. http://www.osf.com/
There is also a Planet Hollywood, etc. on The Landing.
3) An area called The Hill---I have mentioned this before. It is Hwy. 44 to Kingshighway exit, then to Shaw Ave. From here it is block to block homes, Italian markets, restaurants, etc. This is the true authentic Italian area. You may even run into Morelli and Plum here. and Grandma Mazur--can't remember if you're a reader or not--if not, forgive me.
The problem I am finding with The Hill is that most of the restaurants are not open for lunch or close for lunch at 2pm then reopen for dinner. If you can make it here before 2pm I would recommend Lorenzo's Trattoria(northern Italian), Favazza's, or Zia's(this is just okay--lots of garlic).
4) Forest Park----this is our big park of the city--contains the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Muny Opera, etc. In the park there are a couple of venues that I would recommend. One is the restaurant inside the Art Musuem--Puck's--operated by Wolfgang Puck. This is a lovely place, somewhat of a "sterile" atomsphere but somehow very peaceful. Lots of windows overlooking the courtyard of the museum.
http://www.stlouis.art.museum/index.aspx?id=8
The second place in the park is called The Boathouse--It sits right on one of the little water areas and the outside seating is a must. This can get very crowded so I would be aware of this. It is a very fun place though, and like I said if you do go here--try your best to sit outside by the water.
http://www.boathouseforestpark.com/
5) The only other place I can think of would be Union Station--this is right down the street from the Arch (away from the Riverfront). It is an old train station that has been turned into a shopping and restaurant area. They have alot of "chainy" places here--Hooters, Landry's Seafood, Hard Rock, etc. The place is pretty and certain restaurants you can sit outside by the water as well. The best place to park (safety wise) is in their lot, but it is paid parking.
http://www.stlouisunionstation.com/
6) You can always come to my house --I'll cook.
I am about 10 min. away from the Downtown area. j/k--I'll be working.
I hope this is somewhat helpful. It is so hard to recommend places to people because of different styles and tastes. It is really sad, because even though I grew up here, I take it for granted. We have some lovely places, but also some shotty places, too. If it were me, I'd try for the Boathouse or somewhere on the Hill because of its authenticity. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Oh, and remember you are in the city, so safety first. Not saying it is dangerous, but crime happens.
p.s. I can't remember if you said that you have been to St. Louis before or not??
I truely believe I am incapable of a short post.
I have been thinking and thinking and racking my sweet lil brain to try to come up with somewhere for you and your beautiful fam to have lunch here in my city. Here's what I have come up with---
1) There is a Mickey D's on the corner of............j/k
2) Downtown area--by the Arch--an area called The Landing
There are several restaurants in this area--touristy during the day; drunkenfest at night. There are "pubby" style places, as well as The Old Spaghetti Factory--this is a chain--fun atmosphere but not "authentic" Italian. They have them all over the states. http://www.osf.com/
There is also a Planet Hollywood, etc. on The Landing.
3) An area called The Hill---I have mentioned this before. It is Hwy. 44 to Kingshighway exit, then to Shaw Ave. From here it is block to block homes, Italian markets, restaurants, etc. This is the true authentic Italian area. You may even run into Morelli and Plum here. and Grandma Mazur--can't remember if you're a reader or not--if not, forgive me.
The problem I am finding with The Hill is that most of the restaurants are not open for lunch or close for lunch at 2pm then reopen for dinner. If you can make it here before 2pm I would recommend Lorenzo's Trattoria(northern Italian), Favazza's, or Zia's(this is just okay--lots of garlic).
4) Forest Park----this is our big park of the city--contains the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Muny Opera, etc. In the park there are a couple of venues that I would recommend. One is the restaurant inside the Art Musuem--Puck's--operated by Wolfgang Puck. This is a lovely place, somewhat of a "sterile" atomsphere but somehow very peaceful. Lots of windows overlooking the courtyard of the museum.
http://www.stlouis.art.museum/index.aspx?id=8
The second place in the park is called The Boathouse--It sits right on one of the little water areas and the outside seating is a must. This can get very crowded so I would be aware of this. It is a very fun place though, and like I said if you do go here--try your best to sit outside by the water.
http://www.boathouseforestpark.com/
5) The only other place I can think of would be Union Station--this is right down the street from the Arch (away from the Riverfront). It is an old train station that has been turned into a shopping and restaurant area. They have alot of "chainy" places here--Hooters, Landry's Seafood, Hard Rock, etc. The place is pretty and certain restaurants you can sit outside by the water as well. The best place to park (safety wise) is in their lot, but it is paid parking.
http://www.stlouisunionstation.com/
6) You can always come to my house --I'll cook.
I am about 10 min. away from the Downtown area. j/k--I'll be working.I hope this is somewhat helpful. It is so hard to recommend places to people because of different styles and tastes. It is really sad, because even though I grew up here, I take it for granted. We have some lovely places, but also some shotty places, too. If it were me, I'd try for the Boathouse or somewhere on the Hill because of its authenticity. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Oh, and remember you are in the city, so safety first. Not saying it is dangerous, but crime happens.
p.s. I can't remember if you said that you have been to St. Louis before or not??
I truely believe I am incapable of a short post.
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