My favorite little St. Louis restaurant, the Shaved Duck, will shutter it's doors around midnight tonight after about eight months of doing business. The owner wants to take the place in a new direction. Chili, smoked meats, beer and takeout will replace the best mixed drinks in town, artfully seasoned foods, wine, cheese and charcuterie. The two chefs I've gotten to know and the bartender will not be back when the place reopens.
It's hard for me to imagine the place without those three. They've been a huge part of what it is today - a place I love. Whether I'm in the mood for a good pasta or wine and cheese, the Shaved Duck has been my quick answer to hunger. More than that, it's been a place of great memories: dinner with my family, dates, catching up with college friends or killing time on a Tuesday night.
But instead of being sad, I'll go to the Duck tonight to celebrate the success they've had. The restaurant rated high with Zagat and was listed as one of the Post-Dispatch's Top 10 New Restaurants. I'll raise my glass to that and wish my new friends luck as they entertain new opportunities. (Hopefully, they'll stick around the St. Louis area, and I'll reap the benefits!)
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