As soon as we got home I made hot chocolate, we ate graham crackers, and snuggled under three blankets as we watched her favorite show. Now that is a much better way to spend this kind of day!
Then I starting thinking about what I was going to cook for dinner. Something cozy and comforting and I hoped that this weather would subside this weekend, because Joe and I have a date night! We still haven't figured out where we want to go for dinner or if we want to check out what events are happening around town, but the more I talk about it, just staying at one nice little cozy restaurant with a fabulous meal and a few wonderful drinks, sounds so relaxing! Just talk and share a meal in a corner to ourselves ... away from everyday life ... aahhh! Ok, I'm sold, where is this gem of a place!!
~The Schlafly Tap Room, opened in 1991, was the first brewery to open in Missouri since Prohibition, paving the way for more breweries in St. Louis. There are generally around 16-18 hand-crafted beers available on tap in the historic building. Live music can be heard on the weekends and the restaurant regularly hosts events, such as the Belgian Beer and Mussel Festival, Oyster Fest and various beer tastings!
~Dressel's, it's a St. Louis institution, one of the very best spots in town for a pint of good beer and cultured conversation. Without robbing Dressel’s of any of its charms, its food is one of the best in town. The dishes are elegant and deeply flavored, and with tree fireplaces throughout the pub, you can find a cozy corner for a great night out!
~Blondie's, has some of life's best comforts -- coffee, wine and dessert -- at this cute downtown cafe. After a meal on Washington Ave. you can enjoy your indulgences fireside for an extra dose of awesome!
~Chava's, this Mexican restaurant rose from the ruins of perennial Soulard dive, but it wasn't a bad trade-off at all. Chava's menu keeps things short and to the point: tacos, a fajita platter, a burrito, an enchilada, a tostada, etc. and along with their great chips and salsa, is an excellent night of Dos Equis Amber and conversation!
~SqWires, built into part of the renovated Western Wire Products factory in Lafayette Square, they focus on simple, spirited food. The happy hour is pretty solid with above average drink offerings group-friendly food like plates are easy to share, and each offers something for someone. SqWires' is an American restaurant is a great place for food, cocktails and live music -- all while enjoying the huge modern fireplace that fits in beautifully against the historic backdrop!
~Tapped, is the first self-pour bar in the St. Louis area, offering not only 39 beers and eight wines, but even one tap of cold-pressed coffee. Upon arrival, you check in at the hostess stand and open a tab. You then get a bracelet, simply by tapping it on the tablet screen behind each tap, you're accessing your account and allowing the system to monitor your pour. You can draw exactly as much as you want, a full glass, a few swigs, even just a sip or two, and you'll be charged by the ounce. Tasting notes are included on each screen for those who like to educate themselves and those who'd rather talk their way through a decision can ask the staff!
~Fox & Hound Tavern, located in the Cheshire Inn, this English-style pub is the place to kick back with some good friends and good drinks. Relax with some whisky or scotch by the fire, and let the evening melt away!
~Rosalita's, they offer a signature table-side guacamole made right in front of you or a piled high nachos and a full array of classic Mexican dishes and more modern specialties. The house margaritas are the best in town, and the gorgeous interior with hanging lanterns and covered booths make for a hide-a-way among the crowd on a Saturday night!
~Hendrick's, It feels odd to call a cuisine as essentially American as barbecue not merely trendy, but hot right now! Yet if you have any doubts, Hendricks BBQ provides the proof! This massive place sits down from the rest of St. Charles Main Street but is an awesome find with great ambiance, loft seating, huge skylight and a tucked away space for live music! You could spend time in here bouncing from one section of the restaurant to another and have a cozy evening together!
EAT, DRINK & BE COZY
xo
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