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With gluten- and dairy-free food preferences in mind – plus protein-packed, fibrous chia seeds, fruit, veggies and nuts – it's no wonder smoothie bowls have taken off in St. Louis.

This Friday, we'll be at Let Them Eat Art, one of our favorite annual events in Maplewood, for both the art and the food specials restaurants in the area will be throwing down. After that, you may see us at one of our picks for the weekend. 

With several restaurants on summer break, writing this column becomes a bit trickier. Thankfully, the St. Louis area boasts an abundance of dining spots, so you won't have to go without. Here are our picks for the weekend.

Gioia's famous Hot Salami Sandwich has delighted locals for over a century. The James Beard-recognized restaurant takes us behind the scenes to show what goes into making this iconic lunch staple a hit throughout the metro.

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Protein is a macronutrient that’s essential to the body’s growth and maintenance and is found in nearly every part of the body: skin, bone, muscle, blood, tissue and hair. Protein is the body’s second-most abundant substance, after water. Doctors and nutritionists recommend consuming about 7…

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