Mexican Barrel House Coming to Creve Coeur

CREVE COEUR, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Mexican Barrel House is coming to Creve Coeur, MO.  It was announced more than one year ago but appears to have been met with the city's support, but held back by the ridiculous process that has sadly become normal.

Nonetheless, it is located where the Houlihan's was located at Olive Blvd and Mason Road.  They will offer Mexican food and Mexican barbecue.

The owner is Alfredo Flores, who owns Casa Juarez on Dorsett in Maryland Heights, MO, which has been incredibly successful.  Flores has significant restaurant experience and talent in the restaurant industry.

The opening date has not been announced, but after seeing the facility, I'm guessing it might open in the spring of 2024.  Again, that is a guess, but we will find out more and revise this article to reflect the accurate date.

Address:

Mexican Barrel House

1085 N Mason Road

Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141


https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/mexican-barrel-house-coming-to-creve-coeur/

Still today, many restaurant owners ignore the online reviews that have become a leading factor for new prospective customers.

ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Every day, while visiting restaurant owners, we witness them ignoring online reviews and accusing the customers of wanting something for nothing.  Owners/managers need to review each review and check into the comments made before jumping to conclusions.  Or maybe they don't want to face their failures, so they disguise them?

Our experience shows successful restaurants have great customer reviews, while all failing restaurants have poor reviews.  This is not coincidental!

When starting this online publication, it was easy to see online reviews as the most influential factor among new customers.

That is why we focus on online reviews rather than writing things that are not true.  If a restaurant has bad or declining reviews, it suggests something is seriously wrong.  We are not arrogant enough to think that consumers care about our opinions.

We agree that some customers' expectations are not reasonable.  We also agree that some customers use reviews as a method of manipulation, but we see these as exceptions to the rule.

When Google decides which websites to show in search results, Google reviews are part of the ranking metric.  When comparing two websites that are restaurants and all things are equal, except one has poor reviews, Google will rank the site with higher ratings before those with poor ratings.  If owners/managers ignore these facts, you are earning the problems that have occurred on your watch.   I am just stating the facts!

If you have adequately well-trained staff, you will know that you have an unhappy customer before they leave and go home to publish a bad review.  That is the process, so you might want to learn from your mistakes and stop looking for consumers to blame.

Declining customer reviews are an early warning sign that needs to be monitored to discover the mistakes and make corrective actions.

We will write studies targeting restaurants with harmful and declining reviews in the future and follow the process.

You can look for this content in the Entertainment Category on STL.News.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/online-customer-reviews-attention-restaurant-owners/

Carretas Mexican Restaurant opens its second location at 1332-1366 Big Bend Road, Ballwin, Missouri.

BALLWIN, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) According to staff at the Creve Coeur location, Carreta's has opened its second location with a small limited staff.  After months of delays and seeking staff with no success, the management has thrown in the towel and opened by taking staff from its first location to share with the second location.

Carreta's first location is at 11939 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.  The Google rating for the first location is 4.6 Stars.  Still, we will continue to monitor the ratings at both locations as we are interested in how splitting the staff will work, especially since the Creve Coeur location was struggling with service due to the shortage of workers.

They experienced problems opening the first location due to regulations and a shortage of contractors.

Ridiculous and excessive regulations by St. Louis County and the increasing deterioration of employees continue to plague the restaurant industry, with no end in sight, guaranteeing more and more failed restaurants.  Restaurants continue to close, while others continue to open, hoping the new social structure will correct itself.  Good luck with the plan.

Therefore, if you visit, please expect slight delays and be willing to be patient.  Naturally, we wish them luck and even frequent the Creve Coeur location, but there appears to be some lack of planning.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/carretas-mexican-restaurant-opens-second-location/

Wonton King Thanks its Readers for Voting It as the Best Chinese Restaurant in St. Louis.

UNIVERSITY CITY, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) As advertised in a Sauce Magazine article, starting in 2017 through 2023, the St. Louis Readers Poll has voted Wonton King as the Best Chinese Restaurant in St. Louis, MO.  Additionally, they were the first Hong Kong-style Chinese Restaurant in St. Louis.

It is operated by William Huynh and Ling Y. Dai,  a husband and wife team that works 24 hours a day together to obtain the highest customer satisfaction.

The business hours are simple but highly effective.  They open at 11:00 am each day and close at 9:00 pm seven days a week.

Location and phone:

8116 Olive Blvd.

University City, Missouri 63130

Phone: +1 314-567-9997

Website: AsianFoodSTL.com


https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/wonton-king-voted-best-chinese-restaurant/

Thai Kitchen - O'Fallon, MO - Food Establishment Health Inspection Report - 100%

O'Fallon, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) One of the most essential features a restaurant can offer its customers is safety, especially after the pandemic.  It is the most honest test of ownership pride.  We encourage people to visit the St. Louis County and St. Charles County websites to check establishments' Health Inspection Scores.  We provide links on the sidebars of our website for your convenience.

Thai Kitchen - O'Fallon scored another 100% on its Food Establishment Inspection Report performed by the St. Charles County Public Health Department at 12:45 on December 27, 2023.

The owner remodeled and expanded the seating capacity in December 2022, and it has proven to be a great choice.  It is ranked among the best restaurants in the region.

Thai Kitchen offers locations in the following neighborhoods:

- Florissant, MO

- O'Fallon, MO (this location)

- Maryland Heights, MO (will operate as Thai Mama when it opens)

- St. Charles, MO (recently remodeled)

- St. Louis, MO

- Wentzville, MO

CLICK to visit our corporate listing for Thai Kitchen.

Address & phone:

8632 Mexico Rd

O'Fallon, Missouri 63366

Phone: +1 636-281-2389

Website: LoveThaiSTL.com
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/thai-kitchen-ofallon-mo-food-inspection-report/

JANUARY 2024 – Candicci's Restaurant and Bar Live Music Schedule for January 2024.

BALLWIN, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Candicci's Restaurant and Bar in Ballwin, Missouri, has released its live music schedule for January 2024.  It has been known for its live music for decades.  Additionally, it is known for its holiday specials and catering services.

All musicians play from 6:30 - 9:30

** (unless otherwise noted) **

- 01/03 - Wednesday – Scott' n Karl

- 01/04 - Thursday – Anita Rosamond & Marty Abdullah

- 01/05 – Friday – Bryan Duckham

- 01/06 – Saturday – Bill Lynch

- 01/11 - Thursday – Scott' n Karl

- 01/12 – Friday – The Convertibles (Ron Sallee and Selena)

- 01/13 – Saturday – Charlie Selbert

- 01/17 – Wednesday – Scott' n Karl

- 01/18 – Thursday - Anita Rosamond & Marty Abdullah

- 01/19 – Friday – Matt Gagnepain (6:30 – 9:00)

- 01/20 – Saturday – Bill Lynch

- 01/25 – Thursday – Scott' n Karl

- 01/26 – Friday – Bryan Foggs

- 01/27 – Saturday – Charlie Selbert

- 01/31 – Wednesday – Scott' n Karl

Candicci's address & phone:

100 Holloway Rd

Ballwin, Missouri 63017

Phone: +1 636-220-8989
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/candiccis-restaurant-live-music-january-2024/

Thai Racha is a new Thai Restaurant Opening on Telegraph Road.

ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurant) Thai Racha will open soon, as it is now waiting for the health inspection, and the occupancy inspection is being done this week.  The plans are to open in January 2024.

The owner is Thai, who migrated to the USA in 2008.  Currently, she is the owner of Thai Rama in Crystal City, Missouri, which she opened in 2010.  It focuses primarily on dine-in with an upscale atmosphere.   In contrast, Thai Racha will focus more on online ordering, carryout, and delivery but using the same menu, which has made Thai Rama popular.

The owner uses Nina as her American name, and she is the sister of Sasimonthon Ongartsutthikul, who owns the popular Thai Kitchen chain with locations in St. Charles, O'Fallon, Wentzville, Florissant, and St. Louis on Hampton Avenue.  The family knows Thai food and the restaurant business.

One of the online ordering systems will be eOrderSTL, which is a St. Louis Restaurant Review service.  Additionally, DoorDash and GrubHub will be offered.

The website is online but will be revised with additional information that consumers will find helpful.

Address:

3190 Telegraph Rd

St. Louis, Missouri 63125

Phone:

Website: ThaiRachaSTL.com


https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/thai-racha-to-open-on-telegraph-road-soon/

Luvwoo Bar recently opened on Olive Blvd in Creve Coeur, MO.

CREVE COEUR, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Luvwoo Bar recently opened in the Olive Arcade Plaza on Olive Blvd in Creve Coeur, Missouri.  The owners are a husband and wife team, Zyi Li and Jenny Wu.

It is located in an area that needs another bar and some live entertainment.  The center is located near 141, making it an easy location to visit from anywhere in West County.

Luvwoo Bar serves and offers:

- Cocktails

- Mocktails

- Desserts

- Hosts Live Music

We discovered this new establishment while dining at Ocha Thai next door.  It is a classy place that does not offer food, except for dessert, but has options from neighboring restaurants, as we witnessed food being delivered from Ocha Thai restaurant.

Luvwoo Bar address and phone:

12965 Olive Blvd

St. Louis, Missouri 63141

Phone: +1 314-301-9877

Website: ZyiLiSTL.com


https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/luvwoo-bar-opens-on-olive-blvd-in-creve-coeur-mo/

The Reserve Restaurant & Lounge will open in Creve Coeur, where Granite City Food & Brewery is located.

CREVE COEUR, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The Reserve Restaurant & Lounge has placed a sign saying they are coming soon to the space once filled by Granite City Food & Brewery in the Dierberg Shopping Center.

Granite City Food & Brewery closed last November 2022 unexpectedly by leaving a sign on the door.

Unfortunately, we do not have any more information, but we will be searching for whatever we can find.  However, the sign does say that they are hiring.

We wish the owners good luck with the new venture and encourage you to contact us.

Location:

Dierbergs Shopping Center

11411 Olive Blvd

Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/the-reserve-restaurant-lounge-to-open-in-creve-coeur/

Tango Argentina Food update on operations and online reviews.

ST. CHARLES, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Tango Argentina Food has informed us that they will be closing for one month starting December 30, 2023, and reopening on January 30, 2024, to return home to Argentina to visit family and friends.

Additionally, we have revised their online reviews on the business listing on St. Louis Restaurant to reflect the increase on Yelp, adding the DoorDash and GrubHub ratings and the average rating among the six platforms we follow.

Tango is among the highest-rated restaurants in the St. Louis region, offering their popular Argentina Empanadas with multiple fillings.

Tango address and phone:

2418 B West Clay Street

St. Charles, Missouri 63301

Phone: +1 636-757-3076

Find out more about this hidden gem at STL.Directory.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/tango-argentina-food-update/

Candicci's Live Music for the remainder of December 2023 as the year is coming to its end.

BALLWIN, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Candicci's Restaurant and Bar is located in Ballwin, MO, and is among the oldest Italian restaurants in the St. Louis region.

Candicci's is known for its weekly live music, holiday events, holiday buffets, catering, and much more.

Candicci's live music schedule for the remainder of December 2023.  The schedule is as follows:

- 12/20 – Wednesday – Scott n Karl

- 12/21 – Thursday - Anita Rosamond & Marty Abdullah

- 12/22 – Friday – TBA

- 12/23 – Saturday – Charlie Selbert

- 12/28 – Thursday – Scott n Karl

- 12/29 – Friday – Matt Gagnepain – (7 pm-9 pm)

- 12/30 – Saturday – TBA

Don't forget about Candicci's Customer Appreciation Event for December 20, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.  CLICK for more information.

Candicci's address, phone and email:

100 Holloway Rd

Ballwin, MO 63017

Phone: +1 636-220-8989

Email: Candiccis@gmail.com
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/candiccis-live-music-for-remainder-of-december-2023/

Los Incas Peruvian Restaurant has included the eOrderSTL online ordering platform in its online ordering options to serve its customers better.

O'FALLON, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Los Incas Peruvian Restaurant has several news items we felt deserve to be announced in an article.

Opening earlier this year, they are making some impressive perspectives to the community with multiple highly-rated online reviews, events, and friendly service.

The US food critic Eric Asimov has described Peruvian cuisine as one of the world's most critical cuisines and an exemplar of fusion cuisine due to its long multicultural history.

Los Incas Peruvian Restaurant - Announcements:

- They have added eOrderSTL to their online ordering options to serve their customers better.

- Soon, they will be offering DoorDash as well.

- New Year's Eve Party - CLICK or call for more details - Buy tickets online.

- Live music every Saturday night.  Check Instagram for the latest schedule.

- They have been added to the business directory on STL.News.

Los Incas Peruvian Restaurant address, phone, and email:

4279 Keaton Crossing Blvd

O'Fallon, Missouri 63368

Phone: +1 636-244-0326


https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/los-incas-peruvian-restaurant-adds-eorderstl-for-online-ordering/

Thai Kitchen - St. Charles is undergoing a light remodeling project for a few days.

ST. CHARLES, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Thai Kitchen - St. Charles is doing light remodeling work this week to enhance their customers' dining experience.

Thai Kitchen - St. Charles opened in 2018 and has experienced success with online ordering, carryout, and dining in.  The success is illustrated in its online customer reviews.  There has been some normal wear on the facility, and they want to give it a fresh, new, clean look.

The work is expected to last most of this week.  The work is being performed early in the morning so as not to interrupt normal business activities, but it might appear a little disorganized until it is completed at the end of this week.

The owner and her family want to express their sincere appreciation for the support and wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

They are located at 2436 West Clay Street in St. Charles, MO.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/thai-kitchen-st-charles-undergoing-minor-remodeling/

Candicci's Restaurant and Bar - 15th Annual Customer Appreciation Holiday Party

BALLWIN, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Candicci's is an Italian restaurant in Ballwin, Missouri, known by consumers across the region.  They are known for their holiday events, specials, live music, and weekly entertainment.  Candicci's has served customers fine Italian cuisine for over forty years.

The owner and his staff plan this event every year to express their sincere appreciation for the support.

They have announced this year's plans on its website.  CLICK to learn more.

15th Annual Customer Appreciation - Holiday Party with Live Music

- Wednesday, December 20th

- 5:30 – 10:00

- Happy Hour All Night!

- Enjoy Complimentary Appetizers from 5:30 – 7:30

** Purchase $100.00 of Gift Certificates in any increment,

And receive a FREE $15.00 Gift Certificate **

*** REMINDER ***

- Make your Reservations for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve!

- Christmas Eve Hours: 11 am – 8 pm

- New Year's Eve Hours: 11 am – 10 pm

Location:

100 Holloway Rd

Ballwin, MO 63017

Phone: +1 636-220-8989

Email: Candiccis@gmail.com


https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/candiccis-annual-customer-appreciation-party/

St. Louis Restaurant Review has revised the business listing for Asian Corner after an increase in ratings.

VALLEY PARK, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) St. Louis Restaurant Review has revised the business listing for Asian Corner after seeing an increase in ratings on Google, which increased from 4.7 Stars to 4.8 Stars, an increase on Yelp from 4.2 Stars to 4.6 from 4.5 Stars, an increase in GrubHub and added the Uber Rating of 5 Stars.

While some restaurants ignore their online reviews, it is apparent that Asian Corner learns from the negative reviews to learn from their mistakes or to understand what the customers want.

We are familiar with this family-owned Asian/Thai restaurant.  We support the reviews.  The food is excellent, the facility is clean, and the service is unparalleled.  Each staff member is family, all displaying significant ownership pride.

They offer dine-in or carryout and online ordering.

Asian Corner online reviews as of December 3, 2023, are as follows:

- Google – 4.8 Stars with more than 239 online reviews

- Facebook – 4.6 Stars with more than 54 votes

- Yelp – 4.6 Stars with more than 156 online reviews

- TripAdvisor – 5 Stars with 12 votes

- DoorDash – 4.8 Stars with 1600 votes

- GrubHub – 4.8 Stars with more than 164 votes

- Uber – 5 Stars with 10 reviews

- Average Rating (7) – 4.8 Average Star Rating

NOTE: Increased ratings on Google, DoorDash, and GrubHub and adding Uber reviews increased the Average Rating on December 3, 2023.  It is very possibly the highest-ranking Asian/Thai restaurant in the region.  We will report back on our research.

We focus on online reviews because the customers publish them.  We always recommend that restaurant owners monitor their reviews and communicate with the customers to improve the relationships and learn what the customers expect.  Customers can kill a restaurant's online reputation if ignored.  It is clear to us that Asian Corner follows this strategy.

We congratulate and complement the entire staff of Asian Corner for a job well done.

More information about Asian Corner can be found on STL.News or visit their WEBSITE.
https://stlouisrestaurantreview.com/asian-corner-increase-in-ratings/