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John Pessoni is far more than the drummer for Pink Floyd tribute band El Monstero<\/a>, though you\u2019ll hear plenty about that on this week\u2019s podcast episode<\/a>. (It\u2019s a good one, so don\u2019t miss it or the band’s epic multi-night run taking over The Pageant this holiday season. ) He also plays with The Urge, Joe Dirt and several other bands. But when he\u2019s not on stage, he\u2019s out on the town, hitting some of St. Louis\u2019 best restaurants. Keep reading for five of his local favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Agave Mexican Restaurant<\/strong>
\u201cMy family and I have been eating here for almost 20 years. They’ve recently moved down the road from Crestwood to Sunset Hills. Great vibe and very warm and friendly staff. Our go-to: any of the chicken dishes are my favorite.\u201d
10893 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills, <\/em>elagavemxtogo.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gian-Tony’s Ristorante<\/strong>
\u201cMy favorite Italian for old-school, Sicilian-style. The chicken spiedini is lights-out.\u201d
5356 Daggett Ave., #3028, St. Louis, <\/em>giantonys.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kobe Steak House of Japan<\/strong>
\u201cJapanese hibachi might be my favorite dining experience, and Kobe does it well.\u201d
645 W. Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights, <\/em>kobeofwestport.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pad Thai\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\u201cA fantastic Thai place in Lamplighter Square. It’s honestly the best pad thai I’ve ever had.\u201d
12676 Lamplighter Square Shopping Center, Concord, <\/em>padthaistl.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trattoria Marcella<\/strong>
\u201cMy favorite \u2018let’s have a night out\u2019 Italian. Great vibe, great service. The lobster risotto is ridiculous.\u201d
3600 Watson Road, St. Louis, <\/em>trattoriamarcella.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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