This week Meera and Liz discuss the local restaurants recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurants Awards and some recent wine adventures, including a trip to the secret wine room at Schnucks Lindbergh store. They also talk about some of their favorite menu items at Lona’s Lil Eats and delicious meats at Ehsani’s Hot Kabob.

Lona’s Lil Eats

2199 California Ave, St. Louis, 314.925.8938, lonaslileats.com

Ehsani’s Hot Kabob

4561 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, 314.328.1302

Wine Spectator 2023 Restaurant Awards (Missouri winners)

Vin Fraiche Wine Group

Schnucks Lindbergh

10275 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.991.0510, schnucks.com

Truffles

9202 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.567.9100, todayattruffles.com

Leo’s Pub & Grill

2198 1st Capitol Drive, St. Charles, 636.757.3566, Facebook: Leo’s Pub & Grill

Great Grizzly Bear

1027 Geyer Ave, St. Louis, 314.256.1457, greatgrizzlystl.com