Patrick and Gina Neely, stars of “Down Home with the Neelys” on the Food Network, had ‘em lined up more than a hundred deep at the Chesterfield (Hilltown) Schnucks at Olive and Chesterfield Parkway this afternoon. Schnucks staff said the first fans started arriving around 2 p.m. for the 4 p.m. arrival; at about 3:50, a rep from the Neelys publishers counted 150 people in line, snaking in and out of the Schnucks aisle.
“We need some music!” shouted Patrick as he sat down to start autographing right at 4 p.m. Several fans clutched four or more copies waiting for his and Gina’s signatures.
Read the background story and link to some recipes from the book here.
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Joe Bonwich has been the restaurant critic for the Post-Dispatch since 2002 and has covered the local food scene for various publications for more than 25 years. He does his best to maintain his anonymity so that he isn't recognized in restaurants (which is why his picture looks like it does). 
