A while back, ToastedRav tried out Wapango, which is "A Pan Latin Experience" that's relatively new to the St. Louis area. At the time, Jen thought that the restaurant was just OK, but when I decided to give it a try almost a year later, my taste buds were wowed.
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Television appearance on KSDK-TV, Show Me St. Louis – 10/16/07 (recipe and video)
"A ceviche of ahi tuna will spark your taste buds ..." (read article)
Riverfront Times October 2007
"South and Central American cuisines get authentic representation" (read article)
St. Louis Magazine 2007
“The place is hip, stylish, the food exciting, unique, delicious.” (read article)
St. Louis Magazine March 2007
“Latin Flavor is Redefined at Wapango.” (read article)
PrimeLife Circuit January 2007
St. Louis Post-Dispatch – 10/06
The moment you walk into Wapango, you know it’s not going to be an ordinary evening out….…a dazzling, soaring, slightly surreal space that could be in Las Vegas or Los Angeles…
Bold interesting flavors, striking presentation and a great atmosphere – it’s a combination that’s worth experiencing at Wapango…
River Front Times – November 22, 2006
It’s one of those restaurants that doesn’t seem designed or built, but rather transplanted from an alternate universe where the servers always wear black and know the thoughtful, affordable wine list by heart, where entrees arrive just after apps have been cleared, where even the sample items on the dessert tray look like they were made fresh just for your perusal.
…representative of Wapanto at its best: audacious in presentation, subtle in flavor…”
“Wapango has rhythm to spare.”
River Front Times – November 22, 2006
Named one of the “Picks of ’06” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 28, 2006
“A pan-Latin menu, a strikingly colorful and angular interior, and above-the-norm service mark this new entry appended onto the Chesterfield Mall.”
“The tastes of Latin America have invaded Chesterfield… Sauce Magazine 9-20-06
A fresh taste of Latin America found close by… Sauce Magazine 9-20-06
“The bold use of indigenous spices explores an uncharted territory – a world away from tacos and tapas…” St. Louis Magazine, March 2007
“A menu that reaches but does not intimidate…” St. Louis Magazine, March 2007
“The wine list here is so South American, practically any selection will make you feel like instigating a military coup.” St. Louis Magazine, March 2007
“Stylish and hip, authentic Latin American cooking is employed for inventive and delicious dining…” St. Louis Magazine, March 2007 |
