The pizza at Pi unquestionably ranks among the best in St. Louis, so, naturally, when I learned that Pi’s location in the Central West End serves breakfast, I made a point to check it out. The spacious eatery on the corner of Euclid and McPherson avenues has a different feel at 8 a.m. on a weekday than it does on a Saturday night.

This winter brought a new face to DeMun’s charming collection of shops and restaurants: DeMun Oyster Bar, located on the corner of Demun and South Rosebury. Its enticing electric blue lighting and candlelit tables beckon to passersby and drew me in for a meal.

When considering the St. Louis restaurant scene, one has many choices for upscale dining. Then there are those restaurants that take it to the next level. What’s the difference? A taste of the country French fare of Brasserie by Niche clearly has the answer.

Seeking a little adventure for my taste buds, I recently ventured just east of the Delmar Loop to sample the delectable African offerings of Nubia Café.

Niche impresses before you even step inside. The enormous windows that span the street side of the restaurant glow with inviting warm light.