Creve Coeur Council Gives Initial OK To New Chinese Restaurant

China King has plans to open in the Bellerive Shopping Center.

Creve Coeur City Council members Monday gave first round approval to China King, the seventh in a chain of restaurants operated around the St. Louis. Planning and Zoning Commission members have already signed off on the proposed 1,465 square-foot, 32-seat eatery located in the Bellerive Plaza Shopping Center at 12784 Olive Boulevard. Ned Amos, speaking on behalf of the restaurant's owner Xiao Bin, told Patch Monday, if all goes as planned, China King could be open next month. The restaurant will likely be back on the Council schedule for final approval August 27. Like Creve Coeur Patch on Facebook

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Scott Simon

11:36 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Creve Coeur, home of restaurants.   more ›

Friday Food Critic

The Friday Food Critic: Granite City Food & Brewery

Each week, we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. Your review could net a $10 gift card to the restaurant of your choice.

When it comes to restaurants, Creve Coeur has it covered. We have some great local places that many would consider community gems; we have some restaurants that aren't exactly mom-and-pop but are unique to the area; and we have some outlets that are—for better or for worse—part of national chains. 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.  It's your community. You eat the food. You tell us if it passes the mark. 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. And we're ready to offer a little reward for it too. Keep reading…

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The Friday Food Critic: La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

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

When it comes to restaurants, Creve Coeur has it covered. We have some great local places that many would consider community gems; we have some restaurants that aren't exactly mom-and-pop but are unique to the area; and we have some outlets that are—for better or for worse—part of national chains. 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, where …

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Restaurant Inspections: Creve Coeur Eateries Need To Complete Their Hepatitis Records

Each week, 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: Bandana’s BBQ Address: 10923 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 25 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 95-A Comments: Two hand sinks did not have any paper towels; Hepatitis A shot records are incomplete; freezer floor has build up of debris. *Follow-up inspection scheduled for Aug. 25 Chipotle Mexican Grill Address: 11485 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: July 25 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 96-A Comments: Several employees didn’t have Hepatitis A records on file. *Follow-up inspection scheduled for Aug. 25.   The Locker Room Address: 10 Paddock Hills Shopping Center, Florissant Date of Inspection: July 19 Type of …

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Scott Simon

3:46 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012

Bandana's is a joke. Worst BBQ ever. Someday, Gates, Arthur Bryant's and Jack's Stack from KC will franchise here and show people what real BBQ is about.   more ›

Restaurant Inspections: How Did Mercy Hospital Fare?

Each week, 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: Noodles and Company Address: 10925 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 18 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 97-A Comments: Cold hold units don’t have thermometers in them; fan guards in the walk-in cooler have heavy build up. Mercy Hospital Address: 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 21 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 99-A Comments: Inspector noticed deli meat read at 55 degrees, but employees removed it; wall damage noticed in storage area. Café Rhema Address: 3343 Parker Spur Rd., Florissant Date of Inspection: July 19 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 95-A Comments: Incomplete …

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Restaurant Inspections: Which Creve Coeur Eatery Nailed A Follow-Up Check

Each week, 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:  Bristol Bar and Grill Address: 11801 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: July 2 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 100-A Comments: Hepatitis A records are complete and accurate; all single-service flatware being stored correctly; damp mop hung correctly. House of Wong Address: 12366 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 27 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 100-A Comments: None.   Atonement Lutheran School Address: 1285 N. New Florissant Rd., Florissant Date of Inspection: May 15 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100-A Comments: None Fritz’s Frozen Custard Address: 1055 rue St. Catherine St., Florissant …

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Restaurant Inspections: A Recent Check Included Trader Joe's

Each week, 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: Mayuri India Restaurant Address: 12513 Olive St., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 20 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 95-A Comments: No hand towels found at the hand sink; food seen being stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler; walk-in floor has debris built up on it. Trader Joe’s Address: 11505 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 20 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 99-A Comments: Food found underneath shelves of walk-in freezer. Dogtown LLC Address: 2182 N. Highway 67, Florissant Date of Inspection: June 29 Type of Inspection: Opening Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 100-A Comments: Three employees enrolled in Servsafe and one …

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Restaurant Inspections: A Tour of India and A Trip To a European Bakery in Creve Coeur

Each week, 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: European Deli Address: 10477 Olive St., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 28 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 97-A Comments: Food stored on floor; debris found under shelves of walk-in cooler; fly strips found in kitchen and removed.   Flavor of India Address: 11939 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 20 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 97-A Comments: Ice machine has slight build-up of mold-like substance; damp mop left in bucket and not left to air dry.    AMF Dick Weber Lanes Address: 4575 Washington St., Florissant Date of Inspection: June 4 Type of Inspection: Follow-up Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 98-A Comments: No proof of …

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Restaurant Inspectors Pay A Visit To Gulf Shores and Bristol

Each week, Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of the St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade.

Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days: Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill Address: 12528 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 15 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 95-A Comments: No hand soap at hand sink; eggs and chicken kept over other food products; cutting board stabilized by damp wiping cloth. *Follow-up inspection scheduled for June 25. Bristol Bar and Grill Address: 11801 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: June 21 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 95-A Comments: Soda gun nozzle has build up of “black gunk”; Hepatitis A records not completed properly; walk-in cooler gasket was seen torn; damp mop not elevated to air dry. *Follow-up inspection scheduled for…

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