Frank's Take

Frank Cusumano

Special to Metromix
February 17, 2009

Frank's Take

I may do sportscasting for a living, but I'm almost as passionate about food. When I heard about Metromix, I really wanted to start doing reviews. Check them out below.

Frank's Take: Five Star Lounge at Chesterfield Galaxy 14
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Changing the way we see movies in Chesterfield

Frank's Take: King Doh

Thirty-one years and counting in Warson Woods

Frank's Take: Filomena's Italian Kitchen

Near gourmet food at fast food prices in Glendale

Frank's Take: The Original Pancake House
Critic's Rating:
5

A breakfast haven in West County

Frank's Take: One 19 North Tapas Wine Bar
Critic's Rating:
4

A trek to an intimate wine bar and tapas spot in Kirkwood

Franks' Take: Nosh
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

If you have one issue it may be that you want more.

Frank's Take: The Tavern Kitchen and Bar
Critic's Rating:
5

Who would have thought you'd find a place like this in Valley Park?

Frank's Take: Bacana Brasil

Great food, lightning-quick service

Frank's Take: Flavors BBQ
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Flavors may be the new kid on the block, but this place does serious barbecue

Frank's Take: Table Three
Critic's Rating:
4

Elegant dining in the heart of Wildwood

Frank's Take: Lewy Nine's Cafe
Critic's Rating:
3

This place is almost too fancy to call a diner

Frank's Take: Balaban's
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

An old classic - revamped for West County

Frank's Take: Ozzie's
Critic's Rating:
4

Some good food, gold gloves and more!

Frank's Take: Winslow's Home
Critic's Rating:
4

A 21st century general store, in the heart of the Delmar Loop

Frank's Take: Cheeburger Cheeburger
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Great burgers, great shakes... it doesn't get more American than that

Frank's Take: Balducci's Winefest Restaurant
Critic's Rating:
4

Great food, from folks who also run a winery

Frank's Take: Olivette Diner
Critic's Rating:
5

You'll be hard-pressed to find a better diner in all of St. Louis

Frank's Take: The U
Critic's Rating:
4

Eat good food near SLU at almost any hour

Frank's Take: Paul Manno's
Critic's Rating:
5

You won't find better food in the middle of a strip mall anywhere in America

Frank's Take: Yen Ching
Critic's Rating:
4

This tiny Chinese spot is a favorite among two Cardinals sluggers

Frank's Take: The Press Box
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

The lobster and crab potato skins and gigantic steak sandwiches set this place apart

Frank's Take: Serra's Pizza
Critic's Rating:
4

Some of the best pizza you'll find in St. Louis

Frank's Take: Nachomama's
Critic's Rating:
4

Getting some great Tex-Mex in Rock Hill

Frank's Take: Frank Papa's
Critic's Rating:
5

Frank finds Italian perfection in Brentwood

Frank's Take: Cusumano's Pizza
Critic's Rating:
4

These Cusumanos are not related to Frank... we promise

Frank's Take: Bravo
Critic's Rating:
2 1/2

Sure, the place looks great. But how's the food?

Frank's Take: Gulf Shores
Critic's Rating:
4

Pay attention, or you might mistake this place for the Bayou

Frank's Take: Caito's
Critic's Rating:
4

The desserts really make this a worthwhile spot

Frank's Take: Rib City
Critic's Rating:
4 1/2

Checking out Des Peres' newest rib joint

Frank's Take: Ellie's Cafe

Who said dining inside a grocery store couldn't be an amazing experience?

Frank's Take: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Critic's Rating:
4

We check out the area's newest burger joint

Frank's Take: Sugo's
Critic's Rating:
4

Probably one of the best buys for your money in West County

Frank's Take: Olympia
Critic's Rating:
4

A Greek restaurant that will have you saying, 'Opah!'

Frank's Take: Kobe Japanese Grill
Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

A place where you'll have just as much fun watching the chef as you will eating

Frank's Take: Guo Bin
Critic's Rating:
4

Frank Cusumano heads to U-City for some Chinese food

Inside: Favazza's
Critic's Rating:
4

Classic Italian, without the hefty price tag or stuffy atmosphere. So what does Frank Cusumano think?

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