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The St. Louis Originals is a collaborative of independently owned and operated restaurants and culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food and friendship that’s indigenousness to St. Louis neighborhoods.
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St. Louis Originals Newsletter - March 2010

The St. Louis Originals second quarter discounted Web Certificates will go on sale Monday, April 12th at 10:00 AM CDT. Look for the link on our website at www.stlouisoriginals.com.


DETAILS: The certificates are discounted 30 percent, $35 for a $50 gift certificate and $17.50 for a $25 gift certificate. They cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity. The certificates are not redeemable for cash, and no change will be given on the unused amount of the certificate. Only one gift certificate may be used per table per visit, and cannot be used on holidays or for special events. There is a limited quantity and are available on a first come, first served basis.

 

EVENTS
Onesto Pizza & Trattoria
Celebrate the PIg Month
NATIONAL PIG DAY, MONDAY MARCH 1ST & AND ALL MONTH LONG WITH CHEF VITO RACANELLI MAKING HIS OWN CHARCUTERIE WITH LOCAL PORK FROM Hinkebein Hills in Cape Girardeau, MO The Love of Pig running all month long for $15.00, and Chef Vito is making every item listed in the appetizer below except the Prosciutto. Love of Pig Calabresi pressed pork belly, Pancetta Milanese, Mortadella, Finocchiona, Coppa, Chorizo, Calabresi salami, Salame cotto aglio, Imported Prosciutto di Parma - more info

National Women's History Month
Ladies Night on Mondays with 1/2 Price Pitchers of Sangria & Full Carafes of House Wine Pizzettes also offered all day long! - more info

Sunday Dinner at Mom's
Family Style Dinner on Sunday, March 28th - $20.00 per person includes House Salad, Pasta & Braised Meats with Tiramisu and 1 glass of House Wine for $2.00 additional Large Parties encouraged! Must have at least 2 ppl. per table - more info

PRIVATE PARTIES
Hello! Don't forget to call about having your next private party at Onesto or your house! - more info

Herbie's
Herbie's Happy Hours
Join us for both our happy hours and enjoy great drink specials plus appetizers at 1/2 price!: Afternoon Happy Hour: Sun - Fri 4:30 - 6:30 Late Night Happy Hour: Sun - Thurs 10:30 - 12:30 (Kitchen open until 12:00) In addition to our regular happy hour specials, all desserts are 1/2 price as well!

Italian Wine Dinner - 3/25/2010
Join us as we explore Italian wine and cuisine with a five course tasting menu with wine pairings. Call 314.769.9595 for reservations or more information. Space is limited - RESERVE NOW! - more info

Tuesday Tastings
Join us for Tuesday Tastings in the Bistro at Herbie's the first and third Tuesday of each month! The tasting includes a four course dinner with wine pairings. March tastings will feature The Dierberg Family wines. April will be Southern Hemisphere, and May will focus on California Wines Only 10 spots available for each tasting! Call 314.769.9595 for reservations.

Blue Plate Special
Dine with us early on Monday through Thursday from 5:00 - 6:000pm and take advantage of a 3 course meal for only $25.

Live Music Sunday Nights
from 8:00 until 11:00pm Every Sunday Night March 7th Kecia Davis 2.0 Band March 14th BrownSuga March 21st Greg Worzel Duo March 28th Scandaleros

Spirit Tasting Seminar
This tasting will feature Vodka & Gin from 6:30 until 8:00pm only $30 per person

Tuesday Night LIVE MUSIC
Our own musical treasure Brian Clarke never fails to excite, entertain, and engulf his audience with his brand of musical adventure. Weather it is your favorite Van Morrison or the latest John Mayer. Classic rock, or classy jazz. The timeless Mr. Clarke delivers every time. Do not miss this St Louis legend 7pm every Tuesday.

Absolutli Goosed
FACULTY NIGHT
Wednesdays are Faculty Night We love teachers and think you deserve a break. 20% off your tab on Wednesday night.

$5 Monday Madness
All menu cocktails are only $5 all night long! - more info

Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream
Corporate Catering All Year Long!
If you are planning a meeting or want to reward your employees for a job well done, Serendipity can help. BREAK-OUT sessions and ICE CREAM SOCIALS are our specialty. Call us today to start planning your event.

Dipity Dough-Delivered
Now you can get fresh baked, warm cookies delivered to your door! From your friends at Serendipity, available Thursday-Saturday 9 pm to 2am, Sunday 7 pm to Midnight. Check the website for details! - more info

Finale Fridays
Join us on the last Friday, March 26, for a neighborhood full of events in Old Orchard in Webster Groves. Serendipity will have dessert specials and entertainment from 6:30-10 pm.

St. Patricks Day Specials
Serendipity will celebrate St. Patty's Day by featuring our Irish-Inspired and green flavors: Bailey's, Jameson, and Guinness, as well as Pistachio, Markers' Mint Chip, and Grasshopper Pie. Any cone or treat with these flavors, the whole week of St. Patrick's Day, will be 25% off! Come see us this month!

Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante
MONDAY $5 PIZZA & WINE NIGHT
There's nothing like a fresh baked pizza and a nice glass of wine to help you wind down your Monday!! Especially for only $5 bucks each! Join Vito's every Monday night 5-10pm.

Monarch
Wednesday Night Tastings
Each Wednesday Night in the month of March, Chef Josh Galliano has created a special 4 course tasting menu that will be made available to only 20 guests. The cost is ONLY $40 per person. Supplemental charges for wine pairings will be made available. Call 644-3995 to make your reservations.

Three Monkeys
2nd Annual Oscar Party
Oscars shown on 6 large flat screen T.V.'s. Drink Specials including the traditional martini served at the Oscars. Pick the winners and win a gift certificate & prizes! Come as your favorite movie character & receive drink specials & a free shot! Complimentary popcorn for everyone in the bar area!! Drink specials begin at 7 p.m. & continue until the conclusion of the Oscars. You must be present to win prizes.

March Madness
Come in to watch all of the NCAA Tournament games & enjoy a bucket of domestic bottles & your choice of 1 of the following, chicken wings, potato skins, or our "Slam Dunk" Dip for only $15.99 (excludes final game)!!

St. Patrick Day Specials!!
Feel the "Luck of the Irish" on Sat. March 13th & Wed. March 17th at Three Monkeys with Corned Beef & Cabbage Plate $8.99 & Reuben w/ Chips $6.99 served all day (both days)& $2.75 Schlafly Oatmeal Stout pints from 2-5pm & 10-12am on Sat & $2.75 Schlafly Oatmeal Stout pints on Wed. all day!

1st Annual K.W.I.T.A Party!!
Let's get together to Kick Winter In The A@@! Come dressed in your hawaiian shirts & shorts on Sat. March 20th from 2-5pm and we will celebrate the end of Winter & beginning of Spring together! There will be live music, games, drink specials & special Summer BBQ Buffet!

Vin de Set
April In Paris
Dine at Vin de Set anytime from January through March 2010 and enter to win a trip to the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Trip for two includes airfare, two nights accommodations at the Paris Hotel and a $200 gift card to Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant. The drawing will be held at the Spring opening of the Vin de Set Rooftop Deck in April. Visit our web site at vindeset.com for more details.

Friday Fish Specials
Fried is good, but grilled or sauteed is better, at least that's what your doctor says. Join us at Vin de Set & Eleven Eleven on Fridays for a fantastic selection of fresh fish specials in additions to our regular seafood offerings. Our culinary team is working with both local and coastal suppliers to bring St. Louis the freshest seafood available. All fresh fish is delivered daily, so call after lunch for that nights selection. Call 314 241-8989 for details.

Spring Oyster Festival
This year Vin de Set has partnered with Schlafly in celebrating St. Louis favorite mollusk. Join us Sunday March 21st for our Oysters Four Ways Festival. Fresh Penn Cove Pacific coast oysters will be flown in for the event and served raw, baked, fried and grilled. In addition a sampling of Schlafly Stouts will be available to pair with whatever preparation you choose. Call 314 241-8989 for details

Rooster
Breakfast Catering and Box Lunches
Allow Rooster to cater your business breakfast or lunch meeting. We can customize a menu for your specific needs and situation. We offer warm breakfast sandwiches, egg dishes, bagels/cream cheese, fruit trays, oatmeal with garnishes, quiches, juice and coffee, and a wide variety of sandwiches and salads on our box lunch menu. We will deliver for free. Please call for more specific information.

Rooster T-Shirts now available
Come in to Rooster to see our hip new t-shirts and hats. We even have limited edition Rooster underwear for women. Wear it loud, wear it proud. Show your support for your favorite local eatery.

Gift Cards Now Available
Baileys' Chocolate Bar and Rooster crepe.sandwich.cafe are now selling gift cards that may be used at either restaurant. These cards are re-loadable and may be used anytime for food and drinks. They would make a great gift for your colleague at your downtown office, or your friend living in a downtown loft. Bulk discounts are available, so please call for details. - more info

Twitter
You can now follow Rooster crepe.sandwich.cafe. on twitter. RoosterStL.

Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Best Lunch Spot in Town
Did you know Eleven Eleven Mississippi has been voted Favorite Business Lunch spot by Sauce Magazine readers for 5 years in a row? Only a 7 minute drive from Hanley and the new Hwy 40 and 2 minutes from Downtown, Eleven Eleven has ample free parking and is the perfect spot to meet clients, colleagues or friends for a deliciously affordable lunch that will impress even the most discerning foodie. Reservations available online at www.1111-m.com.

Wine Enthusiast Award
Congratulations to Scott Gaghan our Wine Director for achieving the Wine Enthusiast Magazines award of "Unique Distinction" for the wine lists at both Eleven Eleven Mississippi and Vin de Set for 2009. Our restaurants were two of only five restaurants in all of Missouri to achieve this award.

Friday Fish Specials
Fried is good, but grilled or sauteed is better, at least that's what your doctor says. Join us at Eleven Eleven & Vin de Set on Fridays for a fantastic selection of fresh fish specials in additions to our regular seafood offerings. Our culinary team is working with both local and coastal suppliers to bring St. Louis the freshest seafood available. All fresh fish is delivered daily, so call after lunch for that nights selection. Call 314 241-9999 for details.

Schlafly Tap Room
Schlafly Stout & Oyster Festival
Friday, March 19-Saturday, March 20We fly in over 25,000 fresh oysters from both coasts and offer a tantalizing array of dishes, like gumbo, Rockefeller, fried, Po-Boy, and grilled. Of course, the raw bar will offer plenty of varieties on the half shell, so you can try an assortment. Enjoy your oysters with three delicious Schlafly StoutsNitro Irish, Oatmeal and Kaldis Coffeeand discover a match made in heaven! Visit our website for full details. - more info

Maplewood Farmers' Market
Maplewood Farmers' Market: Indoor Pantry March 27th, 9AM - 1PM at Schlafly Bottleworks Vendors from the Maplewood Farmers Market have moved inside to continue to provide fresh, local produce, meat, eggs, honey, cheese and more! - more info

Baileys' Chocolate Bar
Parties at Baileys' Chocolate Bar
If you are planning to host a special celebration for a birthday, bridal or baby shower, consider an afternoon party at Baileys' Chocolate Bar. Let us to do the work for you so you can enjoy an elegant affair with your guests. Please call for more information and date availability.

T-shirts Now Avaiable
You can now advertise your love for Baileys' Chocolate Bar wherever you go. We have t-shirts available that remind you that regular visits to Baileys' Chocolate Bar are "Cheaper than therapy". The shirts are 100% organic cotton in men's and women's sizes. Additionally for a limited time, we have women's underwear in two styles: thong and boy shorts in all sizes.

Twitter
You can now follow Baileys' Chocolate Bar on Twitter. BaileysChocoBar.

LoRusso's Cucina
Happy Hour @ LoRussos Bar
Newly expanded, the lounge features quality drinks with great atmosphere. $5 Svedka martinis half price appetizers(1 per guest) $1 off reg drink prices

Bottled Wine Specials
Join us on Tuesday's and get any wine for 1/2 price. (750 ml size only) You must let your server know you want the wine special. You must mention this offer when ordering to receive the discount. One discounted bottle per couple. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotion not available the month of December Reservations Recommended

Ricardo's
Cooking Classes
Become a master of cooking Italian cuisine learning hands-on techniques and tricks from Chef Mark. Our new monthly cooking classes will be hosted in the Ricardo's kitchen and will conquer a new specialty each month. March is your opportunity to master The Art of Fresh Pasta When: Monday, March 22nd What: The Art of the Sauce Cost: $50/person (this includes wine) Where: Ricardo's Italian Cafe, 1931 Park Avenue RSVP via email or phone at 314.421.4833. Class size limited.

Wapango
Wine Down Wednesdays
All Day All Night every Wednesday at Wapango, each wine on our wine list is half-price! Whenever you visit, wherever you sit, enjoy all Wapango has to offer and drink our wine for half-price! - more info

Mojito Mondays
Every Monday our exclusive bacardi Build Your Own Mojitos are half-price all day and all night long! - more info

SqWires
SQWIRES HAPPY HOUR
4 TILL 7 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, ENJOY $1.50 DOMESTIC BOTTLES, $2.50 PINT DRAFTS, $5 SPECIALTY MARTINIS, $3 HOUSE MIXED DRINKS, $4.00 PREMIUM GLASS WINE & SEVEN HALF PRICE APPETIZERS & $1 EA FRESH SHUCKED OYSTERS! HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS AVAILABLE IN THE BAR OR DINING ROOM.

Oyster Fest
You know we love to throw a party and March 18 you're invited to Oyster Fest - a great buffet where $35 brings you Oysters 5 Ways: Oyster Stew, BBQ Oysters, Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Mini Oyster Grinders and six Oysters on the Half Shell shucked just for you; and all the fixins plus Caesar Salad, Companion Bread, a draft of Schlafly's Pale Ale. Whew! Make your reservations right away. More Oyster Fest at the TapRoom Friday 5-9pm & Saturday noon-8pm and at Vin de Set Sunday 4pm.

March at SqWires
Were closing in on the end of winter! No better way to thaw out and warm up than to relax with friends at SqWires - fireside or in the bar enjoying the sounds of St. Louis favorite music. And its now nonsmoking at SqWires throughout the restaurant and bar. Remember you can enjoy live music Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Each Monday features $5 square plates, Wednesday half-off all bottled wines with dinner and Friday oyster bar happy hours.

Cafe Provencal
Wine Dinner. Domaine de la Solitude
Join us for an intimate dinner with the Jean and Francoise Lancon of Domaine do la Solitude, and there award winning wines from the heart of Provence. This will be a 5 course dinner of Provencal Specialties and Cotes du Rhone and Chateauneuf du Pape wines. Sunday March 28,2010 Cocltails at 5:30 pm and sit down dinner to follow. $55.00 per peson. For reservations 314-822-5440

The St. Louis Originals Gift Card!

The perfect gift card accepted at over 40 participating St. Louis stl gift cardOriginals restaurants. You can add the amount of your choice to your card (between $25 and $1000). The card can be used multiple times for your own dining, or as a gift. Your gift cards will be mailed via USPS within two (2) business days of receipt of payment.

To purchase, click here. If you would like to purchase your card by phone, please contact 877-229-7299.

Enjoy!

 

St. Louis Original Restaurants:

Click Here for a Google Map of Our Restaurants

Absolutli Goosed

3196 S. Grand Ave -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 771-9300

ARAKA

131 Carondelet Plaza -Map It-

Clayton, MO

(314) 725-6777

Baileys' Chocolate Bar

1915 Park Ave -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 241-8100

Bridge (coming soon)

-Map It-

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Cafe Provencal

427 S. Kirkwood Rd. -Map It-

Kirkwood, MO

(314) 822-5440

Companion Clayton

8143 Maryland Ave -Map It-

Clayton, MO

(314) 352-4770

Companion Ladue

9781 Clayton Rd. -Map It-

Ladue, MO

(314) 352-4770

Cravings Rest. & Bakery

8149 Big Bend Blvd -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 961-3534

Dierdorf & Harts - WSPT

323 Westport Plaza -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 878-8039

Duffs

392 North Euclid Avenue -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 361-0522

Eau Bistro

212 N. Kingshighway Blvd -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 633-3000

Eau Cafe

212 N. Kingshighway Blvd -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 454-9000

Eleven Eleven Mississippi

1111 Mississippi -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 241-9999

Harvest

1059 Big Bend Rd. -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 645-3522

Herbie's

405 N Euclid Ave -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 769-9595

LoRusso's Cucina

3121 Watson Road -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 647-6222

Massa's

131 W. Argonne Drive -Map It-

Kirkwood, MO

(314) 965-8050

Mike Shannon's

620 Market St -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 421-1540

Monarch

7401 Manchester Road -Map It-

Maplewood, MO

(314) 644-3995

Onesto Pizza & Trattoria

5401 Finkman -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 802-8883

Ricardo's

1931 Park Ave. -Map It-

St Louis, MO

(314) 421-4833

Riddle's Penultimate Cafe

6307 Delmar Blvd. -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 725-6985

Rooster

1104 Locust Avenue -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 241-8118

Schlafly Bottleworks

7260 Southwest Avenue -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 241-2337

Schlafly Tap Room

2100 Locust St. -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 241-2337

Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

8130 Big Bend Blvd -Map It-

St Louis, MO

(314) 962-2700

Square One Brewery & Distillery

1727 Park Avenue -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 231-2537

SqWires

1415 S. 18th Street -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 865-3522

Sunset 44 Bistro

118 West Adams -Map It-

Kirkwood, MO

(314) 965-6644

Tenderloin Room

232 N Kingshighway Blvd -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 361-0900

The Scottish Arms

6-10 S Sarah Street -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 535-0551

The Shaved Duck

2900 Virginia Avenue -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 776-1407

Three Monkeys

3153 Morgan Ford -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 772-9800

Trattoria Marcella

3600 Watson Road -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 352-7706

Vin de Set

2017 Chouteau -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 241-8989

Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante

3515 Lindell Blvd -Map It-

St. Louis, MO

(314) 534-8486

Wapango

2020 Chesterfield Mall -Map It-

Chesterfield, MO

(636) 536-1151

Wild Horse Grill

101 Chesterfield Towne Centre -Map It-

Chesterfield, MO

(636) 532-8750


 

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CARD NOTES:

Rewards Redemption Increase!
Effective May 1, 2009, the maximum reward you can redeem on one visit increased to $100 (not to exceed 50% of total bill).
In the past, restaurants were on different programs - some allowing a $10 maximum redeem per visit, some allowing up to $100.
As of May 1st, everyone is on the same page. Enjoy this program change and don't forget to dine with your favorite Original soon
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Reward Values are stored on your rewards card (like a gift card). You must request that your reward be taken from your card when you are ready to redeem.

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