THE GRAMOPHONE BY MABEL SUEN
DINING
SPIRITS, MUSIC & BISTRO
for all walks of life
St. Louis’ Favorite Outdoor Patio
Continued from pg 80 area. The large menu showcases the cuisine of central Thailand, from curry to stir-fry to the requisite pad Thai. Signature dishes include Thai fajitas, the chef’s special red curry duck and the four kings of Thailand: shrimp, beef, chicken and pork stirfried in a medley of red bell peppers, onions and carrots, and glazed with a roasted chili sauce.
Dog Friendly Patio & Wheelchair Accessible!
SPIRITS:
Premium Craft Cocktails, 54 Available Spirits, 22 Beers & 14 Nice Wines
MUSIC:
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC 4 DAYS A WEEK! Thurs 6-9 • Fri 6-9• Sat 6-9 • Sun 2-5
BISTRO:
Fresh gourmet entrees, salrads and sandwiches. Live music four nights a week. 2732 S 13th St. | St. Louis, MO 63118 | 314-349-2850 82 |
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OUTDOOR DINING JOHN D. MCGURK’S
1200 RUSSELL BOULEVARD, 314-776-8309 John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub is popular for its Irish beers and music, and perhaps most of all for its sprawling patio. With two bars, wrought-iron tables, a charming fountain and even a small waterfall, the rustic brick-lined spot invites year-round drinking (to make that possible in this four-seasoned city, some areas are covered and heated when the weather calls for it). It’s the perfect backdrop to enjoy the fine beer of Ireland, Guinness, and St. Louis classics like toasted ravioli — or fish and chips, if you prefer. Come join the party.
FAST-CASUAL THE GRAMOPHONE
4243 MANCHESTER AV E N U E , 3 1 4-531 -570 0 While simple in concept, the sandwich can be challenging to execute well. There’s the meat-to-cheese ratio to consider. Condiments can easily swing from insignificant to overwhelming. Bread — the critical foundation of the entire enterprise — can be too tough, too thin or too boring. Fortunately, the folks at the Gramophone have sandwiches down. At this bar-turned-fast-casual-hangout, quality ingredients are perfectly proportioned, sauces and condiments are applied with a skilled hand, and the style of bread always suits the type of sandwich. But there’s also a next-level artfulness to sandwich-making that’s unlocked with every Gramophone creation. The condiments and spreads are inspired — we’re talking red wine aioli, Cholula mayo and spicy jalapeño-cilantro sauce, to name just a few —and the variety and originality in these sandwiches makes them infinitely satisfying. Want chips on your sandwich, so you don’t have to crunch on them separately? Done. Pescatarian or vegetarian? No problem. Interested in all of the meats? The GramoContinued on pg 84