When eating a chicken wing, it is a known fact that your hands will get messy. At Satchmo’s, the wings are not as messy as typical wings but there is still plenty of flavor. These wings are crunchy on the outside and soft and meaty on the inside. Some restaurants make wings taste good by drowning them in sauce, but Satchmo’s makes them taste good by giving a good crunch and a lot of meat.
In the 3 issues of the Corral thus far, I have reviewed a different restaurant each time. I wanted to pick some restaurants that students around school don’t usually talk about, but I wanted to pick places that had potential for students to talk about. I chose 2 restaurants that are around around a mile away from school so that students could maybe discover a place in close proximity. I then chose a place on the campus of Saint Louis University that people need to know about if they attend a SLU Basketball game. Here are the 3 places I went:
Classic Red Hots
Nestled in the shopping center off Woods Mill and Olive lies Classic Red Hots. Listed on Google Maps as 1.1 miles away from school, it is surprising that I have not heard more about the restaurant from people around the school. With a large menu, Classic Red Hots has many types of food ranging from hot dogs to gyros to sandwiches of all sorts. As I waited for my food, I noticed the sketchy atmosphere. The cash register was barely functioning and the cashier had difficulty working it. Along with that, the kitchen looked very greasy, and in the too-cramped dining room, there were expired ketchup bottles at the condiment table.These things made me cringe and reconsider eating this meal. On top of that, the soda from the soda machine tasted funny. The atmosphere and the wait for the food frustrated me, but when I finally received my order and sunk my teeth into the hot dog, it was worth it.
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Fried Twinkie: If you are craving a desert or never have tried a fried Twinkie before, you need to order this menu item. It was warm and delectable when I bit in, and it had me wanting to eat more. Although I consumed around 425 calories according to online recipes, the Fried Twinkie was definitely worth it.Classic Hot Dog: Hands down the best item on the menu. It includes relish, onions, tomatoes and pickles on top of the Chicago-style hot dog. When I bit into it, I forgot about the atmosphere of the restaurant.Italian Beef Sandwich: While it was edible and I ate it because I was extemely hungry, this sandwich did not taste as good as the hot dog. It looked amazing in the picture on the menu, and I thought I would keep the Chicago theme consistent since I ordered a hot dog. But it tasted soggy, there was not very much meat and the peppers made my mouth feel like it was on fire.
Satchmo’s
Satchmo’s Bar & Grill is located on Olive between Woods Mill and 141. Some students have heard of it, but it seems most students haven’t. I have theories why this restaurant isn’t jam-packed every night. Despite having great food, its atmosphere isn’t the same as nearby Kriegers or a Buffalo Wild Wings. It doesn’t have TV’s everywhere, and it isn’t as clean and family friendly. There is a smoky smell and old feeling wooden floors. They didn’t have a host or hostess greet me, as it was a self-seating night. This isn’t a bad thing at all, many times these places serve up the best food. These places tend to have the best entertainment. Satchmo’s often has bands come in and play live music which makes it a fun place.
Everything I ate had common themes. A crispy-crunchy outside with a warm and delectable inside. One flavor doesn’t overpower the rest of the food, making every ingredient work in unison with the rest.
Most students don’t know about Satchmo’s, and they need to. This restaurant is a hidden gem that must be considered when wanting good food and a good time.
On Wednesday nights Satchmo’s has a steak special for $8 which is very cheap for a steak meal. The price fit the product, as this was not a quality steak dinner. The inside wasn’t a melt in your mouth flavor like more expensive steaks are. The outside had to have a lot of seasoning and some crunchiness added to it because if it didn’t, it would be a chewy steak without any flavor. If you are craving a steak and don’t want to break your bank, it is worth it to go on Wednesdays.The buffalo chicken pizza had a little S next to the label, signifying that it was one of the most popular things on the menu. Whenever there is the restaurants emblem next to the item on any menu, it is a rule of mine that I have to get one of those items. The buffalo chicken pizza met, and exceeded, the expectations of what a signature item should be. Generally, most buffalo chicken pizzas have an overwhelming amount of buffalo sauce or are ruined by too much cheese. This is not the case. When you bite into the pizza, there is a little crunch since it’s thin crust and then boom, the flavors hit you! Buffalo sauce followed by cheese, then some crispy chicken and bacon. This is the perfect buffalo chicken pizza.
When eating a chicken wing, it is a known fact that your hands will get messy. At Satchmo’s, the wings are not as messy as typical wings but there is still plenty of flavor. These wings are crunchy on the outside and soft and meaty on the inside. Some restaurants make wings taste good by drowning them in sauce, but Satchmo’s makes them taste good by giving a good crunch and a lot of meat.
Humphfrey’s
Located on Laclede Avenue on the campus of Saint Louis University lies Humphrey’s Restaurant & Tavern. Humphrey’s opened in 1976 and has been a hot spot on SLU’s campus ever since. It is known for reasonably priced food and good times, especially if you are of age. They serve generic bar food, but they have a few unique signature items. Humphrey’s has a great atmosphere with TV’s and arcade games dispersed all over. This is a great place to eat and kick back relax and watch a game. Overall, Humphrey’s is a very good restaurant if you are looking for bar food with a festive, college like atmosphere. It isn’t worth the trip out to SLU for dinner, but if you are watching a Billikens game this winter, you absolutely need to stop by Humphrey’s to be served good food and a good time.
Chicken Wings with Boom Boom sauce: Humphrey’s chicken wings had a normal buffalo sauce option, but it also had a more intriguing option, “BoomBoom Sauce.” This sauce seemed like a Humphrey’s special, so I had to get it. The wing itself had a perfectly crunchy outside with a fluffy and pillowy inside. The sauce was lathered over the wing and the plate, so I dipped plenty. The sauce was sweet and tangy with a kick that might not be suitable for people that don’t like spicy foods. The waitress said it was comparable to Syberg’s sauce, but beside the mustard base and tangy kick, I don’t see the comparison that much. Humphrey’s has a good sauce which is not as good as Syberg’s, but this is still a great chicken wing.Monte Cristo: The coolest thing on the menu was the Monte Carlo or the Monte Cristo. The Carlo was the turkey option and the Christo was the ham option. I decided to get the Christo option, which has ham. The ham itself was very meaty and juicy, and had a perfect amount of crunch to it. At the bottom of the Italian bread, it had a combination of melted Swiss cheese and melted eggs, which make up the sauce. This sauce was incredible and complimented the ham nicely. I recommend trying either the Monte Carlo or Cristo, it may be a new concept, but it is a risk worth taking.Humphrey’s Burger: This burger came with cheese and mayo on it with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on the side. I was expecting a generic, thicker patty, but I was more than delighted when they brought out a burger that looked like a steak burger. The patty was crunchy and cooked to perfection. It was complimented warm American cheese and warm mayo, making this a gooey and delectable combination. This burger is better than some Steak n’ Shake burgers.
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