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St. louis food
Jimmy's is decent; it has really competent wait staff and sommelier, and they have good seasonal offerings. I think last time I had a really good herbed spaetzle. It isn't very quiet either since the bar kind of bleeds around the dining area.
609 in the University City Loop also has good pan-asian influenced dishes; excellent amuse bouche but a small wine list. It shares a building (and opens directly into) the U Lounge next door, so it is definitely not quiet. Terrene in the CWE also might fit the bill. These are hipster joints though, so the food may not be perfect every time like at the Trattoria.
Recommendations for St. Louis!
Spring for a cab, or hop on the Metrolink and try out Savor; it's run by the former executive chef of King Louie's (also good). Here's a gander at their menu: http://www.saucemagazine.com/savor/wine.htm
