For our annual Best of St. Louis edition, we here at the RFT have gathered the best food and drink spots both near and far in 2021. Whether you're in a pinch on a day trip and need some pizza or want to take a short walk to get some coffee, we have you covered.
As our food editor Cheryl Baehr writes, "These are fraught times for the industry, which is why we take the time to celebrate the following chefs, restaurateurs and industry professionals who refuse to be deterred from sharing their craft."
Baehr hits the nail on the head, so without further ado, here are the food and drink spots we're glad to have -- both close to home and at a distance.