🍷 Esca | Mediterranean Magic in St. Louis 🌿

"This year, I fell hard for Mediterranean food—where ‘healthy’ meets ‘hella flavorful.’ Esca? No competition." 📍 Delmar Loop’s hidden gem (Same owner as Bar Moro & Florentine—keep an eye on this trio!) 🍽️ Standout Dishes: 🥕 "White People Crudité" – Veggie platter with hummus, even celery got a fancy peel job! 😂 🍅 Tomato Confit + Bread – Crispy thick toast drowning in garlicky tomato oil = "This is how confit DREAMS." 🍗 Roast Chicken – *"After Costco’s $4.99 trauma, this JUICY, herb-packed bird healed my soul."* 🐙 Honorable Mention: "Their octopus is good… but Peno’s still wins for tenderness." 🍦 Sweet Notes: Gelato = too sweet, but homemade cookies = yes! 🍸 Bonus: Watched the bartender chill glasses with precision—this bistro’s vibes? Immaculate. 🔥 Verdict: If Mediterranean food had a Michelin star for "soul," Esca would own it. #STLEats #MediterraneanMagic #ChickenRedemption #WineNot #FoodieFinds