For the past few years, my husband and I have had season tickets to the Broadway Series at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. It's been a great way to have "date nights" and sometimes "double date nights" with friends.
Usually, we go out to dinner before the Saturday night shows. When we are pressed for time, we have gone to The Best Steak House (located right across from the Fox on Grand Ave.). It's a cafeteria-style steak place, with very reasonable prices, good portions and fine food. However, I prefer the dinners at "nicer" places that take reservations. One such place is Kota Wood Fire Grill (next door to The Best Steak House). Their food is excellent, with fabulous appetizers (stuffed mushrooms) and desserts (a cupcake in a coffee cup w/ an espresso and chocolate ganache). We've been there twice, and all the food I've sampled has been above average. We tried the City Diner, near the Fox, with mixed results. I got the pecan banana pancakes (yummy) but my husband did not care for his chicken fried steak. A year or so ago, we went to the Grand Buffet at the Fox. That was very good, too.
The shows at the Fox are entertaining. Most of the Broadway Series shows are musicals, but we did see a drama, August: Osage County, last year. My favorite musicals seen at the Fox are Jersey Boys (which we are seeing again in May), Mamma Mia (seen twice), The Drowsy Chaperone, Grease, The Lion King, Shrek, and The Light in the Piazza. Few shows have been disappointing, but the ones least liked have been The Wedding Singer and Legally Blonde (but I like the movie versions). Just this past Saturday, we saw 9 to 5: The Musical. It had some great music and was well done. Diane DeGarmo (American Idol season 3) did great as Doralee (Dolly Parton's role). Last year Grease had idol alums Taylor Hicks and Ace Young).
If you have not been to the Fox, you should take in a show or concert. It's a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. And you will be mesmerized by the architecture and design of the theatre as well as the performances.
love the Fox! City Dinner ot so much for the food as for the people watching. I love Billy Joel though and really want to see Jersey Boys. Thanks for the info on the dinner places over there. It has been awhile since I have ventured around there. Is there a place called the Bistro or something near? I went on a date there long long ago and it was breathe taking. It is known for the jazz performances I believe.
ReplyDeleteTiffany, There is a Bistro around the corner from Kota. I have not eaten there yet. Definitely see Jersey Boys if you can. It's awesome.
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