Who says women don't hold their own when it comes to chowing down? From the Taste of St. Louis on Saturday, October 3. Photos by Egan O'Keefe. See the food of Taste of St. Louis.
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A Fritto Misto from Onesto in South City.
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Barbecued pork from Royal Chinese Barbecue in north St. Louis County.
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"Twisted macaroni" from the Hard Rock at St. Louis Union Station.
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Garlic Parmesan Cheese Fries from Portobella restaurant in Clayton.
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Eating braised short ribs and potatoes au gratin from Sleek steakhouse at Lumiere Place casino.
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Crab Rangoon from Royal Chinese Barbecue on Olive in Olivette.
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Sliders from Portabella restaurant in Clayton.
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Chicken Crepe and a Beneigh from Vin De Set on Chouteau near Lafayette Park.
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"St. Louis-style" ribs from Rib City in Chesterfield.
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Chocolate-dipped strawberries from The Melting Pot in the Delmar Loop.
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Pulled pork from Rib City in west St. Louis County.
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An American slider from Burger Bar, also in Lumiere Place casino.
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Crab cakes on a bed of flash fried onions from Growlers Pub in St. Louis County.
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Gooey Butter Cake from Gooey Louie on Chippewa in Shrewsbury, and Carne Asada from Tortillaria Mexican Kitchen in the Central West End.
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Carrot Cake from Hank's Cheesecake's, on Big Bend Boulevard in St. Louis County.
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Potato Chips from Triumph Grill in Midtown.
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Carne asada from Tortillaria Mexican Kitchen in the Central West End.
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Steak and shrimp from Stoney River Legendary Steaks in Chesterfield.
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Fries from River City Casino, slated to open in 2010, in Lemay.