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Braised Beef from Brasserie
There is no shortage of hearty French fare at Gerard Craft’s delightful Central West End eatery, but there’s something about the braised beef that just screams snow day. Served with glazed carrots, bacon lardons, and potato purée, it’s Grandma’s pot roast with a side of Paris. 4580 Laclede, 314-545-0600.
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Shepherd's Pie - braised ground lamb, roasted root vegetables, whipped potatoes, baked with parmesan and cheddar
Shepherd’s Pie from The Scottish Arms
The gold standard of traditional U.K. pub food in St. Louis, the Scottish Arms is the city’s go-to for shepherd’s pie. The restaurant serves the quintessential version of the dish: a hearty medley of braised ground lamb and roasted root vegetables topped with whipped potatoes, Parmesan, and cheddar. On a frigid spring day, it will warm you from within. 6 S. Sarah, 314-535-0551.
Bouillabaisse from West End Bistro
This classic French seafood stew, chock-full of seafood simmering in a tomato-saffron broth, is the perfect counter to a case of the chills—and there’s no better way to enjoy it than from the skilled hands of veteran chef Kevin Green. 255 Union, 314-875-9400.
Brisket Chili from Salt + Smoke
Salt + Smoke’s brisket chili is so delicious, you’d be excused for ordering it in the middle of August. Still, a snowy backdrop makes this stick-to-the-ribs bowl of comfort even more delicious. Multiple locations, 314-727-0200.
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Pork Osso Bucco with cheese polenta, sautéed greens, seared tomato, gremolata
Pork Osso Bucco from Polite Society
A fun play on a classic Italian dish, the pork shank at Polite Society will have you thrilled that today's blustery weather give you a reason to indulge in such a hearty treat. 1923 Park, 314-325-2553.
French Onion Soup from Herbie’s
If a steaming bowl of French onion soup is on your snow day agenda (and why wouldn’t it be?), there’s no better place to get it than Herbie’s in Clayton. Word has it the recipe dates back 40 years. 8100 Maryland, 314-769-9595.
Photo by Spencer Pernikoff
Roman Gnocco from Louie
Roman Gnocco from Louie
Even in the heat of summer, Louie owner Matt McGuire keeps this hearty dish on the menu. This mound of semolina, bechamel, and cheese covered pork ragout is so perfect, there’s no wrong time to eat it. 706 Demun, 314-300-8188.
Chicken Tikka Masala from Himalayan Yeti
The four-year-old South City gem has a menu of Indian and Nepalese dishes that are sure to warm the soul on a cold day. The gentle tang of the chicken tikka masala is the culinary equivalent of being wrapped in a warm blanket. Creamy and filled with the warmth of masala, this is a dish that's tailor-made for an unexpected blip in springtime temps. Two locations including 3515 S. Kingshighway, 314-354-8338.
Hebrew Hammer from Nudo House
Order any of Nudo House’s outstanding ramen bowls, and you will be set for cold temps. There’s something about the warm, soothing comfort of the Hebrew Hammer, however, that's especially well-suited for getting through cold days; between the über rich chicken broth and fermented black garlic, it will send you into pure bliss. Multiple locations, 314-274-8046.
Soup Dumplings from Private Kitchen
Soup Dumplings STL may be closed on Tuesdays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this glorious dish from where it all began: sister restaurant Private Kitchen. The moment that you pierce the dumpling and inhale the wonderful, savory steam, you’ll understand why these beauties put Private Kitchen on the map. 8106 Olive, 314-989-0283.
Photo by Holly Fann
Soup dumplings at Soup Dumplings STL
