When it comes to specialty food shops and restaurants that have stood the test of time, no St. Louis neighborhood does it better than the Hill. The south city neighborhood still wears its Italian roots proudly, with fire hydrants and even crosswalks proudly sporting the Tricolore, and naturally there are numerous Italian delis, bakeries, coffee shops, pizzerias and even a gelateria.

But in addition to that, the Hill now boasts a host of other cuisines, from Mexican to sushi to barbecue. It's welcomed those newcomers with its signature hospitality — without losing the essential Italian American feeling that makes it such a draw.