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The Stable is at the corner of Cherokee and Lemp in the old Lemp Brewery. They have an incredible beer selection and very good food and atmosphere, despite being extremely loud and popular. Maggie O’Brien’s is on Market Street just west of Union Station. It’s popular too, but we haven’t been there.

There are many places to walk around and see beautiful old (late 19th century+) homes in St. Louis. One is the Lafayette Park neighborhood, between Park and Lafayette streets, east of Jefferson. There is a wine bar, brewery, chocolate bar, yoga studio, antique shops, several good restaurants, and a coffee shop all bordering the park. Another neighborhood we love is Soulard, home to the Soulard Farmers’ Market. Take Broadway south until you see the market, then take a right on Geyer or Allen. Soulard’s bars are all good; the Shanti, Llewelyn’s, and Hammerstone’s are popular. Try Joanie’s for a taste of good St. Louis style pizza; skip Fat Toney’s barbecue. The Cherokee Antiques Row, which has coffee and sandwich shops too, is on Cherokee between Jefferson and Lemp. Take Jefferson south of our house and turn left on Cherokee. Finally, if you are touring Forest Park, Lindell Avenue along the northern border of the park has incredibly fancy homes that are all different.

More places to eat: Italian Food!
The Hill is an Italian-American neighborhood that rivals those in any major city. Every business is Italian and the restaurants are great. Gian-Tony’s (at Daggett and Macklind) and Lorenzo’s (one block east at Daggett and Edwards) are two of our favorites, with <$20 entrees that will knock your socks off. Joe Fassi sausage company (2323 Sublette) and Gioia’s Deli (also at Daggett and Macklind) are super for lunch. The Missouri Baking Company is a wonderful traditional Italian-American bakery (Edwards and Wilson). Milo’s Bocce Garden is a fun bar and bocce garden at Wilson and Marconi.