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Advertisement Best Of Winners Restaurant Reviews Food Slideshows St. Louis Standards: Ruiz Is a North-County Tradition By Cheryl Baehr Growing up, John Marshall had a close, loving relationship with his grandfather and Ruiz Mexican Restaurant (901 North Highway 67, Florissant; 314-838-3500) founder, Jose Ruiz. However, the stories he hears from the Florissant mainstay's guests reveal a side to his grandfather he could have never imagined — and they never cease to amaze him. Find out more Latest from RFT Food & Drink Videira Wine Shop & Bar Will Open in Midtown This Fall By Cheryl Baehr Mykel McIntosh was not planning on opening a wine bar. Though she's been honing her beverage knowledge in the industry for several years and has an infectious passion for wine, she was planning to use her gifts to support her friends, Ceaira Jackson and Misha Sampson, in their forthcoming venture, Nexus Cultural Cuisine and Craft Cocktails. Read more Review: Midtown's Latte Lounge Serves Thrilling Brunch Fare By Cheryl Baehr Nyshaun Harvey was tired of giving Howard Schultz her money. After developing debilitating migraines at the age of 14 following the death of her father, Harvey could only find relief in one thing: caffeine. Read more The Riverfront Times' 2022 Food Lover's Guide By Cheryl Baehr Over the past few years, the St. Louis restaurant scene has been thrust into the national dining spotlight, with tastemakers from far and wide eager to crown the city an emerging food destination. Read more Jay's International Gets a Face Lift By Rosalind Early During the pandemic, Jay's International Foods (3172 South Grand Boulevard, 314-772-2552) decided to do a bit of a face lift. The shop now jokingly says it needs to be called Trader Jay's after adding a new floor and redoing the front entrance. Read more Advertisement Editor's Pick Big Mama's BBQ Express Will Make Your Food Dreams Come True [PHOTOS] By Riverfront Times From pig snoots to brisket to spare ribs to loaded fries, Big Mama's BBQ Express in East St. Louis has everything that you need. Read more Advertisement             Copyright © 2022 Riverfront Times, All rights reserved. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. unsubscribe from this list   update subscription preferences