Sometimes I come across a dish that's worth passing on, as regular readers may have noted. In this case, it's a remarkable burger that's vegetarian. At least it's a sort of burger. Steve Gontram at Five Star Burgers is offering a portobello mushroom burger that's an absolute winner. He's topping it with strips of roasted pepper and grilled onions, and finishing things off with blue cheese. Moist, a little oozy, it's absolutely delicious, giving a fine example of why meat isn't a requirement to make food satisfying.
And the August burger of the month is the Caprese, beef topped with roasted tomato, fresh mozzarella and pesto mayonnaise. Seasonal food, even for a burger.
Five Star Burgers
8125 Maryland Ave., Clayton
314-720-4350
Lunch & Dinner daily
Credit cards: Yes
Wheelchair access: Difficult
Smoking: No
Burgers, etc.: $8-$12