Hear Dan on the Charlie Brennan show

Hear Dan Badock chat with Charlie Brennan about the Charity Wine Dinner held last Friday night.


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Valentine's Day Web Coupon

For Valentine’s Day
Purchase two entrees and receive 2 Specialty Desserts with coupon
Your choice: Mini Amish Cheese Pies OR A Cup of Bread pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Expiration Date: 2/14/10

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Fireplace Photo - Switzer's Licorice

Visitors to the restaurant will see this beautiful old photo in a place of honor above the fireplace. Grandmother Badock and Great - Grandmother Patterson are included in this depression - era photo of their department at Switzer's Licorice on the old Laclede's landing.

What to look for in a wine...

What to look for - from Dan Badock

"Upfront, approachable fruit, wonderful fresh berries on taste...."

For those of you who are not knowledgeable about wine, here is your chance to learn more from a Sommelier.

Q. What's that all about?

A. Someone who is in the restaurant business, orders and maintains the wines sold in the restaurant and usually has extensive knowledge about wine and food pairings.

Dan has become educated through seminars conducted by two Master Sommeliers, and completed his test in 2004. In addition, he has traveled for tours and tastings at famous chateaux in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Loire Valley in France and California's Napa Valley wineries. He has continued to travel and remain current with wine tours , tastings, and educational tastings.

His comments on our Featured Wine Trinchero Day Break Block'05 Merlot :

" high level, pleasant finish, good representation of Merlot. Not overwhelmed with wood, aged 'maybe' 6 months unlike 12+ months with Cabernet"

Merlot is easy to grow and the first grape to harvest in red wine varietals. It grows beautifully and this Daybreak block is a good representation.

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Roscoe Misselhorn Artwork at Soulards

This beautiful pencil sketch is just one of the gallery of works by Roscoe Misselhorn displayed in the restaurant. When you visit us, be sure to note the many framed sketches of Soulard that we have by Misselhorn.
A native of Sparta, Illinois, he is renowned for his drawings of the riverfront, New Orleans, and the midwest.
There is a permanent exhibit of his drawings in Sparta, located at the old G.M.&O. Depot, 611 W. Second St. Sparta IL 62286.
Read about the life of this artist, check for their free tours and see a gallery of some of his important drawings HERE.

Dan Badock on KMOX Tuesday

Dan will be chatting with Charlie Brennan on KMOX Tuesday the 26th at 10:10 AM about the upcoming Charity Wine Dinner.
The Charlie Brennan Show at KMOX.com

Diane's Featured Dessert

We've always been known for our Amish Cheese Pie, but now we're making Mini Amish in muffin pans. As well as these delectable hand - dipped and covered brownies. Lighter than a regular cheesecake, with a sweet sour cream layer, and almond flavor.
And then....Diane Badock tops it off with a raspberry sauce drizzle. For only $2.25 a piece, you can mix and match and everyone at your table can nibble!