Cuisine:

• Lounge, club, bar
• Bar
• French
• Bistro
• Contemporary

Franco Bistro & Wine Bar Description:
Restaurants abutting city markets are an old tradition. St. Louis' centuries-old Soulard Market now has one that takes its food to new heights. Franco, located in an old baby-carriage factory that's a local landmark, is on the market's northern edge. The modern interior avoids being cavernous thanks to a couple of interesting decorative moves, like a wine rack-partition whose reverse side serves as a bar back and specially designed ceiling panels to dampen noise. The French-influenced menu changes almost daily. Even the bar snacks show originality; not only are there marinated olives, but also house-made pickles. And don't miss the justifiably famous pomme frites. There's always an interesting group of entrées---everything from barbecue sandwiches to seafood stew---with well-crafted sides. Finishing things off in great style are the playful desserts, including the P.B.B. (peanut butter ice cream, banana bread and bacon-infused caramel) and an adults-only pecan pie.


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