Holidays are truly magical at GIO Modern Italian!
GIO's husband and wife co-owners' dynamic duo, Giovanni "Gio" and Jessica LaFata, say they deck the halls like no one else, with Christmas trees and festive décor filling every corner of the restaurant at 138 Chesterfield Towne Center.
"Guests can sip on our seasonal sips, soak in the sparkling surroundings and join us for one of our favorite traditions: Supper with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4:30-8:30 p.m.," says Jess.
Families are invited to visit with Santa, enjoy holiday balloon art and indulge in a festive pre-fixe dinner that features GIO favorites. Guests are invited to bring an unwrapped toy to donate and receive a holiday treat. All donations benefit families staying at the local Ronald McDonald House locations, with meals and deliveries made by the restaurant's family. Reservations for this special event can be made at GioStL.com/reservations or by calling 636.536.3788.
The LaFatas opened the Chesterfield-based Sicilian restaurant and pizzeria during 2013, originally naming it Vito's in the Valley. They updated the name during 2023 with a “new look, new feel and new name," as they indicated after a decade of growth that they were “growing into ourselves."
Jess adds: "We also offer a variety of holiday dining packages for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour, which are perfect for families, friends and coworkers celebrating the season together. From cozy gatherings to lively company parties, we love helping guests make their holidays unforgettable."
Savory meals, bourbon collection, authentic service await at The Brass Rail Steakhouse!
Founded in 2012, The Brass Rail is widely known for their classic American menu featuring scratch-made foods, aged steaks, seafood, pasta and specialty drinks. However, owner/partner April Hammer says they're also well-known for their "crazy-awesome staff," eager to serve everyone at 4601 Highway K, in O'Fallon.
Some diners say they intentionally treat themselves during the holidays to The Brass Rail's intricately prepared, smoked chicken wings and/or Maryland-style melt-in-your-mouth crab cakes, which were voted “Best in Missouri.”
Additionally, April says they're set up to host larger groups and parties in any of their three private dining rooms. "We also offer full-service catering and private event experiences, really aiming to make the experience extra special for our guests."
She reminds that their gift cards are super popular and an easy way to check friends and family off of shopping lists. Dial 636.329.1349 with questions.
Erio's Ristorante welcomes guests to food in a friendly atmosphere during the season!
As an intimate, friendly restaurant owned and operated by Joe Creach and his brother Andrew, Erio's at 951 Jungerman Road in St. Peters offers tasty, comforting meals.
Joe invites everyone to come in to pause and relax during the hecticness of the busy holidays, as they make everything fresh, "everything the old-fashioned way" for guests.
In addition to special pastas and pizza, the menu offers steak, veal, chicken, fish and panni (sandwiches). Dolci (desserts) at Erio's include Joan's cheesecake, tiramisu, murder by chocolate cake, cannoli, brownie sundae, spumoni ice cream and lemoncello. The ristorante offers full liquor service with mixed drinks, cocktails, wines (by the bottle, carafe or glass) and beer.
Call 636.928.0112 for catering business groups or special events.
From the twinkling lights of Christmas to the soulful reflections of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, December is full of fun, festivities and food! In addition to time-honored traditions, there are also quirky holiday quirks to celebrate, such as the annual National Chocolate Covered Anything Day on Dec. 16.