dda_dave's Profile
Visiting St. Louis area
Wright City bashing is our acting out frustration from the closing of Big Boy's, Wright City's culinary legend. It was a favorite weekend stop for St Lou travelers to and from Columbia and Innsbrook. As recently as last night I passed the BB tattered sign while returning from KC, and experienced a salivation rush from missing their fried chicken!
Thanks for the two alternate recommendations.
Visiting St. Louis area
One last word of advice before you head to the Lou'. Don't judge our recommendations by their appearance. They are decidedly under-stated:
Ted Drewes is a glorified Dairy Queen;
Pappy's could pass for a Homeless Shelter with communal tables;
Focus on FOOD, VALUE, and the friendly PEOPLE who serve you.
However, your 2-year old's emporiums are neat. We'll put our Zoo and Magic House up against anybodys! And Purina Farms is unique...check their schedule of events. They frequently host dog judging events televised on the Animal Channel, and are building a competition diving pool for dogs.
Have Fun!
STL Help me narrow my choices...
Good catch, Grillergorilla!
Atlas has been overlooked lately in Chowhound recommendations,
although it is only open for dinner.
St Louis best low key great food?
I agreed with most of your choices, but in my book Protzels deli on Wydown takes a second to the Deli at the corner of Clayton and Demun. Both are excellent; just like the larger portions at Demun. What is it about Protzels that you like?
Dave
STL Help me narrow my choices...
What? You mean St Louis has better variety than OKC?
Can't believe my folks used to take us on a Sunday drive to 'the City' for
'Chicken in the Rough' or Luby's Cafeteria!
.....A Transplanted Okie
Visiting St. Louis area
Entertaining a 2-year old is a totally different issue! Forget half of the above recommendations.
Starting at Wright City, head south toward Washington (per steveb), but go to
the Purina Farms. Hold baby animals, milk a cow, watch dog tricks, and play in a barn loft...2-year old heaven (2 hours).
Next, head East on I-44 to the Magic House in Kirkwood. Pass up Six Flags, Lone Elk Park, and the World Bird Sanctuary...all interesting but for older kids. The Magic House is a terrific facility for Kids. Your 2-year old will probably stay and splash at the sandpile tables! (2 hours).
Snack at Ted Drewes, then head to the St Louis Zoo...the train, the carousel, Puffin Coast, the Children's zoo, etc....all for young children!
Your little one will sleep all the way back to Wright City, unless you stop at the Butterfly House, and turn the tyke loose on the indoor carousel or the outdoor jungle gym.
Bottom line is , the 2-year old will dictate your activities, and not care one bit
about Pappy's (yum!), or any of the other eating places.
Also, forget the City Museum and the Arch. Two years of age is too young to enjoy these fine facilities.
I am Granddad Dave, who entertains three out-of-town munchkins on a regular basis. These venues are their repeat St Louis area favorites!
