How Good is Papaya Grill and Catering?

I've never been to Papaya Grill and Catering. So I want the faithful readers of Maryland Heights Patch to steer me in the right direction.

I'm still relatively new to the Maryland Heights dining scene. Here's all I know about Papaya Grill and Catering: it specializes in smoked meats and offers a unique assortment of desserts like bread pudding and mango/pineapple canollis. But I've never been. So this article is simple. I want you to tell me how good Papaya Grill is? What's the best sandwich on the menu? Anything exotic they offer? If I went this afternoon, what would be the one thing I had to get?   Let me know by writing a comment below. Thanks!

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Friday Food Critic: The Drunken Fish

Each week, we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert.

When it comes to restaurants, Maryland Heights has it covered. We have some great local places that many would consider community gems; some restaurants that aren't exactly mom-and-pop but are unique to the area; and we certainly—for better or for worse—have plenty of chains lining our main streets. But what we don't have is a consistent food critic to tell us what's good and what's not.  That's where you come in. We could throw some money at a professional food critic, but that's not exactly what Patch is all about. We'd much rather know the opinion of the fine folks that eat there day-in and day-out. It's your community. You eat the food. You tell us if it passes the mark. That's why we are introducing The Friday Food Critic column, …

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Breaking Bread

Papaya Grill Keeps Community In Mind

We sat down with Joe Vassallo of Papaya Grill and Catering to discuss how he got involved in the restaurant business.

Welcome to Breaking Bread, a series where we interview local restauranteurs and chefs about their favorite or most popular dishes. This week we spoke with Joe Vassallo, who owns Papaya Grill and Catering, about how his restaurant and how he gives back to the community Vassallo and Diane Blythe showed us how to make Papaya's chicken and fresh fruit salad. Have you ever tried the dish? What's your favorite item to order at Papaya? Be sure to tell us in the comments!

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Former 'Pujols 5' Changes Name...Again

The former St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Bar and Grill, once known as Pujols 5, is now going by Patrick's Restaurant and Sports Bar.

The restaurant once named for Albert Pujols is getting another name. The St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Bar and Grill has changed its name to Patrick's Restaurant and Sports Bar, an email restaurant management sent out indicated. What are your thoughts on the name? Should they have stayed with St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame Bar and Grill? Or is this new brand a step in the right direction? Tell us in the comments!

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Pavilion Cafe Shutters Business

The Riverport-based restaurant closed its doors recently.

The Pavilion Cafe closed for business recently. Owner Kim Cuddeback confirmed the restaurant shuttered business in late February. The restaurant celebrated its one year anniversary last October. Cuddeback also owns Extra Thyme Catering, also in Maryland Heights.

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Kalen Ponche

10:01 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

I didn't even know they were there! Bummer!   more ›

It's A Better Burger Coming to Maryland Heights

Signs in a storefront window along Dorsett Road indicate Jim Hanifan's burger restaurant is coming to Maryland Heights.

Jim Hanifan's It's A Better Burger is on its way to Maryland Heights. A storefront at 11982 Dorsett Road has several signs that the restaurant will come soon to the location. It's A Better Burger also has locations in St. Peters and Chesterfield, the storefront signs indicated.

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Restaurant Inspections: A's Go to Two Maryland Heights Restaurants

Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill and the Maryland Heights Jimmy Johns each net an A rating from the St. Louis County Department of Health.

Each week, Maryland Heights Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:  Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill Address: 12664 Dorsett Rd., Maryland Heights  Date of Inspection: Jan. 18 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 92-A Comments: Interior surface of meat slicer has old food debris, sweep at base of back door needs to be replaced. Jimmy John’s Address: 2016 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights Date of Inspection: Feb. 7 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 98-A Comments: Wiping cloths not put in sanitizer in-between uses, damp mop not hung to air dry. Deleo’s Café and Deli…

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Review It!

Review It: How's the Sushi at Drunken Fish?

This week we're asking you, the "Maryland Heights Patch" reader, to review the Drunken Fish.

Welcome to the “Maryland Heights Town Reviewer!" Every Saturday we’ll select a business in Maryland Heights and ask you, the reader, to give it a review. You can review a business via its directory listing—giving the entity between one and five stars. You can also leave a note explaining why you think this business deserves the rating, good or bad. This week we’re taking a look at a place in Maryland Heights where you can buy all sorts of sushi: The Drunken Fish! Review the Drunken Fish via the restaurant's listing on Maryland Heights Patch Is the sushi at Drunken Fish a delectible treat? Or does the raw fish have you turning your nose up? What's the best dish you've had at the restaurant? Let us know! Do you own or manage a business in …

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Rob McLean

2:21 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Thanks, Ryan—sound like great places for sushi lovers!   more ›

Restaurant Inspections: Tony's Donuts Needs Paper Towels

Check out local restaurant inspections from the last 90 days.

Each week, Maryland Heights Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade. Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:  Tony’s Donuts Address: 12218 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights  Date of Inspection: Jan. 10 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 98-A Comments: No paper towels found at the sink. *Follow-up inspection scheduled for Jan. 21. Deaver’s Address: 2109 Charbonier Rd. Date of Inspection: Feb. 1 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 90-A Comments: No food safety certification for person in charge; one of the prep bars showed a temperature of 53 degrees, which is in violation of the health code; Hepatitis …

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