My St. Charles and St. Louis greatest hits: the O'Fallon smokehouse worth planning a drive around, the steak-night spot that never misses, and — full disclosure — my own grooming salon, because I'd be lying if it didn't make the list. Nineteen local ...
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St. Charles and St. Louis Original Favorites
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St. Charles and St. Louis Original Favorites
My smokehouse pick in O'Fallon — the kind of place worth planning the drive around. Good barbecue, easygoing saloon atmosphere, and a local favorite I keep coming back to.
Ethyl's Smokehouse & Saloon
Our steak night spot in St. Charles. Loud, unfussy, and reliably good — the place we pick when we want a proper steak dinner without making a whole occasion of it.
Texas Roadhouse
My own salon in St. Charles — a pet boutique and grooming salon where dogs are treated like family. If you're local and looking for a groomer you can trust, this is where I'd send you.
American Puppy Grooming & Boutique
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The historic Main Street district in St. Charles — the walkable brick street of shops and restaurants that makes a day trip out of it. A must-see stop on any St. Charles visit.
South Main Historic District
The Katy Trail trailhead at Frontier Park in St. Charles — miles of riverside trail for walking and biking, right by the riverfront. A beautiful reason to get outside.
Frontier Park
The vintage shop on Main Street in St. Charles — the one for treasure-hunting through vintage finds. A favorite stop when strolling the historic street.
Reset St. Charles
The candle shop on Main Street in St. Charles — the make-your-own candle stop and a favorite for a hands-on outing or a gift you made yourself.
320 Sycamore Candle Co.
The spice shop on Main Street in St. Charles — the place to stock up on spices and rubs, and a favorite stop for anyone who loves to cook.
Olde Town Spice Shoppe
The olive oil shop on Main Street in St. Charles — taste your way through oils and vinegars and bring home a favorite.
Di Olivas Oil & Vinegar
Always so fresh — and I love their Greek salad. The amazing breakfast is a must at the Streets of St. Charles.
Prasino St
So many fun events — and my favorite is going in winter to the globe, the Climatron, where it's 80 degrees all year round.
Missouri Botanical Garden
So big, amazing — and admission is free. A must for all.
Saint Louis Zoo
Great BBQ in St. Louis — one of my go-to barbecue picks, worth the drive.
Salt + Smoke
Great BBQ in St. Louis — another of my go-to barbecue picks, worth the drive.
Sugarfire Smoke House
Great BBQ in St. Louis — my own pick, worth the drive. One of the barbecue spots I always recommend.
Pappy's Smokehouse
Small but great — the spot for restaurants and a few boutique shops in St. Charles. A favorite stop for a meal and a little shopping.
The Streets of St
My pick at the Streets of St. Charles — I love their laundry soap in cherry blossom. You can custom-order it and it's ready in minutes.
Buff City Soap
The best custard in St. Louis — a classic stop worth the drive, every time.
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
The best ice cream — a classic stop worth the drive, and a favorite for a sweet treat.
