Let's go out to eat!

But what should you order? Check out Best Bite. It's a weekly feature in the Off Hours section of the St. Joseph News-Press (print only) where readers tell us about their favorite foods at local restaurants.

Learn more about the restaurant, by clicking on Last Bite (Internet only).

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Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, May 16, 2008

It’s not often you hear authentic Italian accents in northwest Missouri. But that’s what you’ll hear at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant in Maryville, Mo.
Bujar (B. J.) Rexha, a native of Venice, opened the restaurant with his cousin in early 2008 and runs it with the help of his extended family. The family has been in the restaurant business for 20 years, Rexha says. Napoli’s is one of a chain of restaurants the family owns

Geneo’s Pizza and Pub
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, April 18, 2008

As of April 15, the last coat of paint was going on Sammy and Casey’s, a new addition to Geneo’s Pizza and Pub in downtown St. Joseph. The addition makes an interesting three-in-one setup: the restaurant in the middle, a quiet bar on the right and Sammy and Casey’s on the left. They are all connected on the inside, but have separate entrances.

P. J.’s Place
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, April 4, 2008

Paul Williams and his wife, Janis, opened up P.J.’s Place about five months ago. It’s one of those long-time, dream-come-true stories for Paul, who previously cooked at Cascone’s in Kansas City, the Holiday Inn and Ramada Inn, among others.

Cordonnier’s Place
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, March 28, 2008

Cordonnier’s Place is one of St. Joseph’s long-standing hangouts for food and drink. It’s located off the Stockyards Expressway along with some other well known watering holes, Hap’s Place and Mackenzie’s Bar & Grill.
As far as the food goes, you can ask a local off the street and they will tell you Cordonnier’s is the place to go for catfish. (Seriously, when I was lost on the other side of town, a kind woman in her yard didn’t know the address, but knew it was the place for catfish.) A News-Press reader also recommended the carp for our Best Bite. In addition, their hand-cut tenderloin is very popular for lunch and dinner.

Cedar Ridge
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008

Cedar Creek is a renovated barn turned restaurant that is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Magoon’s Famous Delicatessen
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008

Magoon’s is a unique New York deli-style bar with a comfy old-time neighborhood feel.
Inside Magoon’s, with the red booths, tile floors and nostalgic St. Joseph memorabilia, it’s easy to imagine what it may have looked like originally when Ben Magoon opened the business in 1930. He closed it in 1980, but Barry Woodhall reopened the deli one year ago (Jan. 26, 2007) with the blessings and some of the original recipes of the Magoon family.

First Ward House
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008

First Ward House on St. Joseph Ave is more than just a bar or restaurant. Built in 1878, it’s the oldest saloon west of the Mississippi.
It was named First Ward because it was on the border of the first ward voting district, says Bill Beasley Jr. His father, Bill Beasley Sr. has owned the building since 1998.

The Short Stop Bar and Grill
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008

The Short Stop Bar and Grill in Clarksdale, Mo., is starting the new year with new management and food on the menu.

Cheddars
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Jan. 4, 2008

When Cheddars first opened in St. Joseph last year, there were lines of people out the door to get in. That can still be the case if you come during the lunch hour or on Friday and Saturday night. The restaurant doesn't take reservations, but it also may be because Cheddars fills a niche in town.

Hunan Restaurant
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Dec. 14, 2007

Best Bite: Hunan Restaurant

Home Place Restaurant
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Nov. 30, 2007

When cyclists with Bike Across Kansas traveled along U.S. Highway 36 last June, they made their luncheon pit stop at Home Place restaurant in Troy. The restaurant is located on the town square and is owned by Jeannie Ricklefs and her sister, Mary Jackson.

D & G Restaurant
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007

D & G is one of St. Joseph’s landmarks, established in 1945. It’s been known as a family restaurant for years, with a comfortable, traditional decor.

Muellers Lockeroom
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007

Muellers Lockeroom is a sports bar and local hangout for Benedictine college students named after one of the school’s football legends, Jamie Mueller.

Lydia’s International Coffee House and World Gifts
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007

Lydia’s International Coffee House and World Gifts
5103 St. Joseph Avenue
279-8517

Pete's Steakhouse
by Sylvia Anderson
Friday, Oct. 26, 2007

You can find Pete's Steakhouse in the downtown "mall" on Commerical Street in Atchison, where the streets are closed off for pedestrians. The long, narrow, restaurant has a 1970s retro feel with an eclectic mixture of original art and glass bricks surrounding the burgandy booths.

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