St. Louis Eats and Drinks With Joe and Ann Pollack
Café Ventana’s web site talks about it as having a French Quarter style. And that’s not just because beignets are available — oh yes, and excellent, too. Located on the first floor of an old house (although happily wheelchair accessible)
Kitchen Q&A: Christopher Lee
In a time when restaurants are closing faster than a screen door in a windstorm, Christopher Lee is opening two in the same year. What does he know that the rest of the cognoscenti don’t? How will he avoid becoming
I don’t know, where do you want to go?
A shiny new cafe has opened next door to my esteemed University. Julie and I gathered there with a couple of our friends last weekend. Free wi-fi, of course. I give it good marks on its pastries, beverages, and overall
The Food of Iron Fork
The Cuban wrap, with Cobb smoked ham and carnitas, grilled in a tomato wrap with gruyere cheese, dill pickle and dijon, from Café Ventana. Visit Cafe Ventana
Primary Colorful: Ian blisses out on beignets and other well-executed simple fare at Cafe Ventana
God knows Mondays don’t need any help in order to be a pain in the rear end, but on this particular Monday afternoon, my 401(k) is following the Dow down the drain, there are still four interminable, talking point-filled weeks
Films
Fewer things go hand-in-hand than a coffee shop and people’s love of films (movies). We’re providing you with the latest trailers the industry has to offer. So, fill up that cup of Joe and catch up on the latest flick before
Calling All Artists!
Local Artists – We want to show your work! We will assist with displaying your work, as well as share your contact information for interested patrons.In lieu of commission on artwork sales we require all featured artists to donate one piece
Now Hiring!
f you’re interested in continuing your coffee journey at our fine, cutting edge cafe, please send your resume to us via manager@www.cafeventana.com Make sure to include all of the usual stuff: qualifications, work & educational history, references, etc… and a then add
Cafe Ventana voted Best Coffeehouse – 2011
RFT BEST OF ST. LOUIS 2011 FOOD & DRINK BEST COFFEEHOUSE Café Ventana Since the dawn of time, a successful coffeehouse has required two things: the ability to manage the pre-office morning rush, and beaucoup electrical outlets for layabouts to keep their laptops humming while they
DINNER & A SHOW: Diablitos Cantina + The Trip Daddys at The Gramophone
Written by Amy Burdge Photography by J. Pollack Photography Live music has a long and rich tradition in St. Louis. From classical to the classics, rock-and-roll to rockabilly, fans are treated to performances that are full of energy, creativity and skill. What