Bistro Toi Saint Louis

My husband and I had dinner at the Farmhaus in St. Louis. I called first to see what they were serving. It occupies a storefront in a neighborhood much like where I lived as a kid. It was nostalgic. We ordered the chef’s tasting menu. The tasting menu is reasonably priced at $75. There was an optional wine pairing supplement. We didn’t choose that option. We started with an interesting small cheese plate; an emulsified sharp cheese and fresh green peas, lavosh, and an in-house made coppa. 😋 The tasting menu included halibut and sirloin. The first course was white asparagus with morel butter sauce. 😋 The second was halibut, crusty on the outside and flaky inside. The chef plated the fish atop slices of in-house-made knockwurst, a small portion of rich spoon bread, and green asparagus, all topped with a buttery hot sauce. Though it doesn't sound like the ingredients go together, the combination was tasty. The sirloin was a bit too chewy. But by then, I was full and well-satisfied with the meal. It was delicious. ❤️ I’m not a fan of meat in general, so consider that. Even so, I don't think one meat cut diminished the meal. All that said, we want to eat at Farmhaus again. The gracious host doubled as a server and described the dishes in mouth-watering details that included sourcing the ingredients. Many thanks to my brother for suggesting this place.