Food Fight: Some Other Place Wins Breakfast Battle in South County

The south county bar and grill took honors in this week's friendly food competition, asking Patch readers for their favorite breakfast nooks.

Some Other Place Bar & Grill in South County was this week's winner of the South County/Arnold Food Fight, in which we asked Patch users for their favorite breakfast restaurant. It won with 37 percent of the votes cast in our weekly Food Fight poll. Coming in second? Cracker Barrel—with multiple locations, including Mehlville and Fenton—took second place with 20 percent of the vote. The other sizable vote-getters were Gingham's in Mehlville and First Watch in Oakville with 11 and 9 percent of the votes, respectively. All the other finalists got fewer than 6 percent of the votes. They included: Bob Evans in Affton; Blue Owl in Kimmswick; Denny's in Arnold; T.J.'s Diner in Affton; and Waffle House with multiple locations in South County. …

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Food Fight: Vote Now in Our South County Breakfast Poll

We got a number of nominations this week for your favorite places to find waffles, eggs, biscuits and gravy and a steaming mug of coffee. Now vote for the top breakfast spot.

It's time to vote now in the second phase of this week's South County/Arnold Food Fight. You've given us your nominations. Now, it's time to vote from among the finalists. Where do you think is the best place to get breakfast in South County or Arnold? Here are the places you nominated as our finalists in this week's Food Fight. So the rest is in your hands now. You'll have till 5 p.m. Friday to vote for your favorite breakfast spot. We'll announce the winner on Saturday morning. Thanks, and as always, happy eating and drinking!

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Nominate Your Favorite Place for Breakfast in South County

When you're in the mood for good, hot plate of breakfast, where do you turn? We're hoping you can point us to some choice breakfast spots in South County or Arnold.

What's your breakfast type? Are you a scrapple and scrambled eggs person? Does your sweet tooth affect the most important meal of the day with waffles, strawberries and powdered sugar? Are you "sausage and gravy" or "eggs benedict?" Well, this week, we're interested in your favorite South County or Arnold spots for breakfast. Every week on the South County Food Fight, we're looking the best places to dine and drink. This week, we want your top nominations for the morning meal. Here's how the Food Fight works: Then: So where do you get your favorite eggs, bacon, sausage, hotcakes or oatmeal? Where's your favorite spot for breakfast in South County or Arnold? So show your hometown pride and pick a place near you. Boast about that small …

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Patch Picks: Local Chefs and Their Culinary Creations

Patch contacted some local eating establishments and got the 411 on the people who create the specialties of the house.

Berix 2201 Lemay Ferry Road Chef: Vzeva Nuick Specialty: Chef Nuick prepares a variety of Mediterranean meat pies and European pastries such as baklava. Nuick bakes all of the pastries. The many menu selections are prepared on the premises from treasured family recipes from Bosnia. You might want to try a brewed to order Turkish coffee with your dessert. Romano’s Macaroni Grill 4125 Lemay Ferry Road Chef: Aaron Frank Specialty: Chef Frank creates many kinds of pizza, including some unusual combinations and ingredients, like a salad pizza Frank is intrigued with his wood-burning pizza oven and takes every opportunity to experiment with new and different varieties. Gingham’s Restaurant 7333 South Lindbergh Boulevard  Chef: Craig Corzine …

Frugal Family: Patch Found Recreation, Gooey Butter Cake and Dinner Bargains

Patch searched the neighborhood for bargains and found a variety of offers for all members of the family.

Cindee’s Tan Spa 4032 Butler Hill road, Mehlville Deal: Five tans for $5, new clients only. For existing customers, buy 100 minutes and get 100 minutes for half price. Through: May Sport Clips 152 South County Center Way, Mehlville Deal: Free haircut to new clients with coupon sent to area homes. Through: June 30 Cotton Babies 9919 Kennerly Road, Mehlville Deal: Thirsty Moby wraps $34.95, regularly $39.95 Good Through: May Show Me Lanes 4575 Lemay Ferry Road, Oakville Deal: Tuesday is Dollar Day. Bowling is $1 per game and shoe rental is $1. Through: Now through summer, 2011 Bottle Cellars 6039 Telegraph Road, Oakville Deal: Their best seller, a Spanish favorite, Venta Morales, Temtranillo is $6.99. Through: May 31 Gingham’s Restaurant …

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Weekend Planner: Easter Egg Hunting, Live Music and Easter Breakfast

Here are five fun, local events to keep you and yours busy all weekend.

Easter Egg Hunt and More at Bethesda Southgate When/ Where: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 23, Bethesda Southgate, 5943 Telegraph Road Why: Bring the kids to hunt candy-filled plastic Easter eggs. Face painting, a petting zoo and pony rides also will be offered. Pricing: Free Easter Morning Continental Breakfast When/ Where: 9 a.m. Sunday, April 24, Hope Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 2923 Telegraph Road Why: Enjoy a delicious breakfast with friends and neighbors as you celebrate Easter. Pricing: Free Live Music and No Cover When/Where: 9:30 p.m -12:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, Frankie G’s, 4565 Chestnut Park Plaza Why: Guitarist Tom Kelly will be performing. Pricing: No cover “Cover Trax” at Joujin When/ Where: 8 p.m.- midnight Saturday, …

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