CUISINE
River Rendezvous
By Suzanne Corbett
W
arm weather makes me hungry for adventure
- a river dining adventure, where I can savor
expansive views and devour the charms of
river towns, both cosmopolitan and quaint,
dotting the levees and river roads from St.
Louis and Kimmswick to Ste. Genevieve.
Each destination affords an eclectic mix, with a wide range of
options ranging from white tablecloth haute cuisine to all-you-can-
eat fried chicken dinners.
To dine riverside, book a table in downtown St. Louis, a location
often overlooked, though it shouldn’t be, considering the renovated
Gateway Arch grounds. For a bird’s-eye river view coupled with
gourmet white tablecloth dining, take a trip to Kemoll's on the 40th
floor of the Metropolitan Square building.
Reserve one of the coveted window tables, the ultimate dinner
perch for panoramic views of the Arch, the river and downtown.
Order up and indulge in Sicilian and house specialties such as Filet
Douglas sauced with cognac cream, or a plateful of seasonal, crispy,
fried artichoke hearts. Just remember to allow time to linger over
your libation while drinking in the view.
Party and dine like it’s 1858 aboard the Gateway Arch’s replica
of 19th century paddlewheel riverboats via Skyline Dinner Cruises,
running for Friday and Saturday night dinner and designated sailing
dates for Sunday brunches. Tom Dunn, director of operations for
Opposite
courtesy
The after-dinner drink on deck
- the perfect finish to a Gateway
Arch Riverboats dinner cruise
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