Panorama at the St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, home to the historic 1904 World’s Fair.
The St. Louis Art Museum is a peaceful and inspiring place to nourish the soul on a wintry day. I spent some time this week viewing the exhibit: St. Louis Modern and snapping photos in front of a 1956 Corvette—the only part of the exhibit your can photograph.
Feeling a bit peckish by mid-afternoon, my friend and I stopped by Panorama, the museum’s fine dining restaurant. It was 2:30 and the place was about to close for the day. We pleaded for just a dessert and the kitchen happily complied.
Panorama’s Homemade Apple-Pear Pie with Pecan-Nutmeg Crust and Butter-Pecan Ice Cream
In addition to a pleasing brunch and lunch menu, Panorama has a comprehensive dessert offering. My friend and I each selected the Handmade Apple-Pear Pie with Pecan-Nutmeg Crust and Pecan Ice Cream ($9). It was a work of art—warm from the oven, not too sweet, and flavored to perfection.
Panorama in the St. Louis Art Museum has 2,500 square feet of space overlooking Art Hill in Forest Park.
The Forest Park restaurant has a location like none other in the City. There’s a floor to ceiling window-wall overlooking Art Hill, beautifully appointed tables with floral centerpieces, and an appealing menu modestly priced. I also had the opportunity to meet Executive Chef Ivy Magruder, much admired about town for his culinary skills.
St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park
Panorama is a great place to take friends and family visiting our City, as well as a fine treat for yourself anytime. Indeed, an artistic dining experience. The hours are a little quirky, but worth committing to memory.
Panorama, St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park. Open: Tue-Thu 11a-2p; Fri 11a-2p & 5p-8:30p; Sat-Sun 10a-3p.
