Best of 2012: Hunter’s Egg at Mad Tomato, 8000 Carondelet Avenue, Clayton. Submitted via Twitter by @ChrisSpurlock Read more.
Best of 2012: Matar paneer at Everest Cafe, 711 Olive Street, downtown. Submitted by @endoftheshow Read more.
Best of 2012: Chitarra at Pastaria, 7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton. Spaghetti strands with olive oil, garlic and chiles is “so simple, exactly what I look for in pasta,” tweets @amveats. Read more.
Best of '12: The Sweet Burger was a highlight of our veggie-burger roundup, and the "fauxtess" cupcake, Sweet Art’s take on a Hostess cupcake, is a perfect finishing touch. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Smoky Strip Club sandwich with 2nd Shift Brew Cocky at Bridge, 1004 Locust Street, downtown. Submitted by @dar787s Read more.
Best of '12: Ancho-and-coffee-rubbed burger with jalapeño cheese sauce and avocado at SubZero Vodka Bar, 308 North Euclid Avenue, Central West End. Says @Cerriwin: “omg!” Read more.
Best of '12: Chorizo pizza with Green Flash West Coast IPA at the Good Pie, 3137 Olive Street, midtown. Submitted by @mvemjsunp Read more.
Best of '12: Bier and Brat plate. Weisswurst from G&W Sausage served with German-style mustard on a Companion pretzel roll is a seamless pairing with earthy, nutty Winged Nut. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: BBQ pork tenderloin sandwich with fries and an ice-cold Bud Light at J. McGraugh’s, 8405 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. Submitted by @shanefeld Read more.
Best of '12: Fried white- and dark-meat chicken at Castelli’s Moonlight Restaurant at 255, 3400 Fosterburg Road, Alton. Submitted by Chris Teske Read more.
Best of '12: Slinger at Rooster, 1104 Locust Street, downtown. Submitted by @DChen0407 Read more.
Best of '12: Pan tumaca at Guido’s, 5046 Shaw Avenue, the Hill. “Simple and perfect,” @Pipes4Strength says of this appetizer of bread rubbed with garlic and tomato. Read more.
Best of '12: Cheddar burger at Seamus McDaniel’s, 1208 Tamm Avenue, Dogtown. “Medium-rare, no veggies or condiments, with a side salad with ranch. #sooooogood,” tweets @DenzelFoSho. Read more.
Best of '12: Blueberry marshmallow macadamia concrete at Ted Drewes, multiple locations. Submitted by @Wenabar Read more.
Best of '12: Blueberry marshmallow macadamia concrete at Ted Drewes, multiple locations. Submitted by @Wenabar Read more.
Best of '12: The original Shack-Wich, crammed with a selection of meats, plus slaw, fries and cheese, is a heck of a sandwich. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Mambo siciliano, Adriana’s, 5101 Shaw Avenue, the Hill. Submitted by @brassclarkson Read more.
Best of '12: Fish tacos at Tortillaria, 8 South Euclid Avenue, Central West End. Submitted by @iDanLadd Read more.
Best of '12: Salmon with baked potato and salad with ranch at Tucker’s, 2117 South 12th Street, Soulard. “Always get a loaded potato. Sooo good,” says @notjustanotherj. Read more.
Best of '12: Seafood barley paella at Iron Barley, 5510 Virginia Avenue, St. Louis. “Best food in the city! Can you say YUM?” asks @Jennifreynolds. Read more.
Best of '12: Seafood charred rice at Mai Lee, 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, Brentwood. “Simply amazing,” says @rhubarbandhoney. Read more.
Best of '12: Sushi for two at Nobu’s. My order always includes a few pieces each of kanpachi, ika, hamachi, sake and tai, plus a negihama roll and green tea ice cream. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Fried softshell crab and swordfish “filet mignon" is part of what earned Tony's four stars from the P-D. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Scallops and brown-butter grits at Sidney Street Cafe, 2000 Sidney Street, Benton Park. Submitted by Betsy Gee Read more.
Best of '12: Breakfast burger with a peanut butter and chocolate milkshake at Baileys’ Range, 920 Olive Street, downtown. Submitted by @kjs535 Read more.
Best of '12: Bo luc lac (No. 89) at Mai Lee, 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, Brentwood. Submitted by @bpgates Read more.
Best of '12: Short-rib bibimbap at Half & Half, 8135 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. Crunchy, fresh, salty, spicy, with a runny egg yolk on top. Just awesome. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Medium-rare ribeye and “pop tart." Pastry chef Danielle Bush’s fruit-filled take on the classic junk food is a sweet counter to chef Lou Rook’s massive and savory chops. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Brisket at Winslow’s Home, 7213 Delmar Boulevard, University City. Submitted by @alammichael Read more.
Best of '12: Beef mudega at Rich and Charlie’s, 4487 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis. Submitted by anonymous via email Read more.
Best of '12: Pork chop special at Jimmy the Greek’s, 1856 East Broadway, Alton. Submitted by @GnautyChild Read more.
Best of '12: Ribs at Bogart’s, 1627 South Ninth Street, Soulard. Submitted by @guerrillastreet and @Thirsty_Pilgrim Read more.
Best of '12: Honey-wheat pizza with garlic, olive oil, mozzarella and capicola at PW Pizza, 2017 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis. Submitted by @big_troutt Read more.
Best of '12: Pulled rib sandwich with baked beans and potato salad at Bogart’s, 1627 South Ninth Street, Soulard. Submitted by @carln26 Read more.
Best of '12: Grove Pi with Charleville Oatmeal Stout pudding at Pi. The pizza comes with salami, red chiles and spicy tomato sauce; I added jalapeños for an extra kick. By Evan S. Benn Read more.
Best of '12: Truffled tater tots, carbonara and house bacon at Blood & Sand, 1500 St. Charles Street, downtown. Add a cocktail, and this meal turns into one you won’t want to end. By Evan S. Benn Read more.
Best of '12: Charcuterie plate at Five Bistro, 5100 Daggett Avenue, the Hill. The best charcuterie plate in town, hands-down, could be a meal of itself. But you’ll want to share. By Evan S. Benn Read more.
Best of '12: Wild-boar ravioli and ribeye at Eleven Eleven Mississippi, 1111 Mississippi Avenue, Lafayette Square. Submitted by @craigyoung5 Read more.
Best of '12: Duck poutine at Guerrilla Street Food truck. “Brought it to @iTAPbeer and couldn’t shut up about it,” says @Ericstl6. Read more.
Best of '12: Pickled beef cheeks at Little Country Gentleman, 8135 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. “I forever want (them) at every meal I eat,” says @allisonkieffer. Read more.
Best of '12: Corned sweetbread hash, veal dumplings, applewood-smoked duck and “Snickers” bar at Sidney Street Cafe, 2000 Sidney Street, Benton Park. Submitted by @JasonARorie Read more.
Best of '12: No-Menu Monday at Home Wine Kitchen, 7322 Manchester Road, Maplewood. “Had a burger with a fried duck egg. Still dream about that burger,” says @mizzoudavis. Read more.
Best of '12: Newt Gingrich’s hand at St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park. Submitted by @STLPenguin Read more.
Best of '12: Turtle soup at Riverbend Restaurant and Bar, 701 Utah Street, St. Louis. Submitted by Mike Emerson via email. Read more.
Best of '12: Chef Matthew Daughaday is crushing it at Tastes. No dish stands out more than his lamb sugo, a hauntingly tender display of lamb and tomatoes served on grilled bread. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Nachos, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and “breakfast” at Farmhaus, 3257 Ivanhoe Avenue, St. Louis. Submitted by @coryb23 Read more.
Best of '12: Four-course tasting menu at Acero, 7266 Manchester Road, Maplewood. Submitted by @AmuseDouche11 Read more.
Best of '12: Sunday brunch at Highway 61 Roadhouse, 34 South Old Orchard Avenue, Webster Groves. Submitted by @GusGusFunBus Read more.
Best of '12: Warm bread, escargots, steak frites at Brasserie, 4580 Laclede Avenue, Central West End. “And an inexpensive rosé. Best meal of the year by a long shot,” says @kadesoto. Read more.
Best of '12: Vitello con granchio at Cunetto’s House of Pasta, 5453 Magnolia Avenue, Hill. “Veal with crab and delicate cheese sauce, generous side of pasta with free house wine,” says @robhutti. Read more.
Best of '12: The dim sum carts on weekend mornings contain sights and smells to behold. It’s hard to say no to any of the Hong Kong-style small plates, especially the many dumplings. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Best of '12: Huge housemade meatballs are enough to take some home, which will definitely be the case if you start your meal with a plate of oven-charred cauliflower floret. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
