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Meet Me In The Lou: The Ultimate Foodies Tour


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I have a suspicion that whenever someone asks you, “Where do you wanna go eat?” You would probably end up mumbling, “ I don’t know you choose,” this cycle will continue for the next several minutes until one of you says you should go to your usual spot because it’s reliable. 

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I have been guilty of this conversation more often than I admit. However, recently, I have been getting better at answering the question by offering the other person or people a type of food, and then we can narrow it down from that. As you read this article, I will provide you with a guide to some of the spots around St. Louis and its rich history, regarding its dessert places and its Italian heritage background.

One day, I was out with a friend, and she suggested that we go and get Italian food because she loves pasta. So I suggested we look at The Hill, located in St. Louis just south of Forest Park. The Hill is the place to be when it comes to eating good Italian food or just learning about the Italian heritage that is now across St. Louis. The Hill offers plenty of family-owned restaurants and bakeries across its fifty-two square block section. If you want to get a glimpse of the restaurants that The Hill has to offer, feel free to “Click Here” and explore more.

Kayla Barton, a third-year nursing student at Maryville University, said, “The Hill has always been one of my favorite places to eat, especially when I’m craving Italian food. Since my dad’s family is primarily Italian, I’ve been so used to being surrounded by Italian heritage and traditions. The Hill has been a great spot if I’m ever missing that extra love that my relatives used to give me.” 

My next suggestion on the ultimate foodies tour of St. Louis is to know exactly where the best dessert spots are and how much they will cost. When you think of St. Louis, the extensive dessert spot is Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Although it is a little pricey, upwards of $5-10 a person, it is up there with one of the best ice cream and custards I have ever had in my entire life. It is also about a 20-minute drive from campus to Chippewa and Jamieson, where the shop is located, but it could be worth your time. 

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Patrick Eveker, a 4th-year business administration student at Maryville University, told me that “Ted Drewes was always a staple for after every single one of my home football games in high school. It was always a great place to go and hang out with my friends.” I do have to add that it is always crowded throughout the entire day from when they open to when they close, so it might take you a little while to get your sweet treat, but it is worth the wait. 

To wrap up, this article will only point out a sliver of what the great city of St. Louis has to offer. So I would suggest to you that whenever you get asked the question “Where do you want to go eat?” You can have an answer queued up in your mind so that you don’t end up being in that endless cycle of gullibility. 

Lou’s Highlights: 

Throughout these articles, I would like to add a little section called Lou’s Highlights, where I can add some diamonds in the rough for you to go out and explore. My first diamond in the rough is a dessert place named Twisted Rolls Chimney Cake. Located off Highway 141 and Manchester, this place will twist your perception of dessert. It is a place where you can get ice cream on top of cakes; in my opinion, it is absolutely delicious. I got their Oreo flavor, which was gooey but also cold and sweet, which made it so good that I suggested it to my family to go and try. If you want to learn more about Twisted Rolls “Click Here” 

I found another diamond in the rough regarding dessert places in St. Louis, Clementine Naughty & Nice Ice Cream. This doesn’t necessarily compete all too well compared to the other one. However, the aesthetic of the business was like no other, located right off of Clayton Rd and S Mason. The store was packed and filled with hungry customers. But as soon as I got up to order, I could see why it was good but also wrong. I ordered a small gooey butter cake ice cream, which ended up being close to $5, which I was not expecting. But I will say that it was one of the finest ice creams I have ever had. It was very rich in flavor while also being very consistent throughout the entire cup. I believe Clementines is a great place to try with your friends, but be aware of the pricing. If you want to learn more about Twisted Rolls “Click Here” 

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