This week Meera and Michelle talk about some of their favorite dishes from the “Eat This” column that appears in the issue each month and highlights a must-try dish in St. Louis. From a decadent breakfast sandwich in Maplewood to a luxe seafood tower in Benton Park, these plates were some of the standouts of 2023. 

The Crow’s Nest

7336 Manchester Rd., Maplewood, 314-781-0989

Yellowbelly

4659 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 314-499-1509

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab

1831 Sidney St., St. Louis, 314-772-8858

Pastaria Deli & Wine

7734-2 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-773-7755

Mi Tierra Bonita 

3203 Collinsville Rd., Fairmont City, Illinois, 618-271-7226

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Pizza Champ

2657 Lyle Ave., Maplewood 

The King’s Oak by Modern Brewery

5200 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314-788-0900

Paul Manno’s Restaurant

75 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-1274