The end of an era; RIP Tony's

[SRV1990]

First thing I thought of was Gian-Tony's. Alas, I've never been to Tony's.

The finest single meal I ever had in St. Louis was at Gian-Tony's. Veal Oscar that night, strongly suggested by my brother, who was paying. And I'm not even a veal fan. Fantastic meal from start to finish.

In my top 4 for Italian on the Hill, along with Charlie Gitto's, Lorenzo's and Favazza's. Love going on a Wednesday or Thursday evening and sitting at the bar. Great food and Tony is still doing amazing things in the kitchen!

[Uncle John]

The panel on Donnybrook on KETC Channel 9 said last night on the show that Tony's couldn't compete with an upscale cafeteria that was in the same building as Tony's and a restaurant with outstanding food that was near Tony's.

[Cajanek-Spielmacher]

Capital Grill - https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locati ... rl_rd:1056 still not a Tony's and no matter how upscale a cafeteria is, it is still a cafeteria. This says more about Americans not wanting to dress up anymore. JMHO.

[Pink Freud]

Capital Grill - https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locati ... rl_rd:1056 still not a Tony's and no matter how upscale a cafeteria is, it is still a cafeteria. This says more about Americans not wanting to dress up anymore. JMHO.

I just checked Capital Grille's online menu --- thanks to C-S for posting. I'm having difficulty conjuring a cafeteria with those prices.

[141]

Sad to say, my personal economics have never allowed me to dine at Tony’s. Oh, I had the money, just not the will to spend it on a meal. The one time I went “money is no object” was dinner at the Top of the Riverfront at the old Stouffer’s downtown. Dinner for two, a bit over $100…

…in 1985.

[abuxb]

Capital Grill - https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locati ... rl_rd:1056 still not a Tony's and no matter how upscale a cafeteria is, it is still a cafeteria. This says more about Americans not wanting to dress up anymore. JMHO.

I just checked Capital Grille's online menu --- thanks to C-S for posting. I'm having difficulty conjuring a cafeteria with those prices.

I agree. Comparing Tony's to a cafeteria is just dumb. I couldn't believe it when I heard Charlie Brennan say that.

[Cajanek-Spielmacher]

My splurge was Harvest -- 5 Star is good BUT definitely not the same.

[abuxb]

My splurge was Harvest -- 5 Star is good BUT definitely not the same.

Harvest was one of our favorites.

[Uncle John]

I wonder if Tony's knew Flight Club was opening in Clayton at the end of this month?

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/01/21/ ... -st-louis/

[govman]

and don't forget the Mayfair--you can still find the Mayfair sald at O'Connells