Perhaps you’ve noticed a new link at the top of Rhubarb and Honey. No? Okay. Go ahead then, take a look. Still no? All right then, it’s the one that reads, “The 100.” There, now you’ve found it.

What’s “The 100,” you ask? Simply put, it’s the 100 recipes I’ve always wanted to make, but just never have. Call it my “kitchen bucket list” if you will. Some will be easy, some will be hard, but here’s hoping all will be delicious.

Each recipe I make will become a post here at Rhubarb and Honey. You’ll get an interesting recipe to try … and I’ll get the satisfaction of crossing each one off of the list (I really love crossing things off lists). It’s a win-win for all.

Oh, speaking of lists of 100, Riverfront Times restaurant critic Ian Froeb recently released a list that chronicled his 100 favorite St. Louis restaurant dishes. According to Ian, “Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.”

It is quite an impressive list, and I suggest you try as many of these dishes as you can. Actually, since I not only love to cook at home, but enjoy dining out too, I think I’ll check out each of these dishes myself—and cross them off the list as well.

Yes, in addition to making “The 100,” I’ve decided to hit up each of the places on Ian’s list as well. I’ve eaten over 20 of theses dishes already (noted with an asterisk below), but that still leaves a lot of culinary treats to explore. (Note: While I may share some of these culinary trips with you here at Rhubarb and Honey, I’m not a restaurant reviewer so I’ll leave the nitty-gritty of that to the actual restaurant critics here in St. Louis.)

Many of these dishes are restaurant staples, but if you do choose to try one of these dishes and find it’s no longer on the menu, try something similar. Also, a few of the restaurants on Ian’s list change their menu frequently based on the season so I’m certain you won’t find the specific dish below. However, in those cases, chances are you’ll enjoy whatever it is you order because it will be fresh, and most likely, locally-sourced.

So, what new recipes are in store for my faithful readers? Click on “The 100” above and find out. And what St. Louis restaurant dishes will I be trying over the coming months (and months and months and months)? Ian graciously gave me permission to include his complete list below, so here it is:

Ian Froeb’s 100 Favorite St. Louis Dishes

#1: Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts at Home : )
#2: The “Pork Duo” at Niche
#3: The bread pudding at Harvest*
#4: The ribs at Pappy’s Smokehouse*
#5: The applewood-smoked duck breast at Sidney Street Café
#6: Beef tenderloin with foie gras and a port wine demi-glace at Tony’s
#7: Dry-aged steak at Prime 1000
#8: Tajadas con queso at Fritanga
#9: Kumamoto oysters at DeMun Oyster Bar
#10: Tacos al pastor at La Vallesana*
#11: The Heath Bar concrete at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
#12: Beef tongue at Café Natasha’s Kabob International
#13: The root beer braised short rib at Monarch
#14: The egg raviolo at Acero*
#15: Pappardelle at the Tavern Kitchen + Bar
#16: Carnitas at La Tejana Taqueria
#17: Benne’s Farm half chicken at Five Bistro
#18: Dátiles rellenos at Modesto
#19: Hot-and-sour noodles at Joy Luck Buffet
#20: Lamb vindaloo at India Palace
#21: Channa masala at Raj’s Rasoi
#22: The blueberry scone at La Dolce Via
#23: Gang kua ped yang at http://www.addiesthaihouse.com/
#24: Bánh xèo at Banh Mi So #1 – Saigon Gourmet
#25: Mojarra dorada at Garduño’s Mexican Food
#26: “It” at Mammer Jammer
#27: Two eggs over-easy, bacon and hash browns at the Courtesy Diner*
#28: Seafood at Farmhaus*
#29: The “Edgar Allan Poe” at Dewey’s Pizza
#30: The “Heart Stopping BLT” and a chocolate malt at Crown Candy Kitchen*
#31: Smoked half-chicken at PM BBQ
#32: The smoked chicken pizza at Onesto Pizza & Trattoria
#33: The baby-back ribs (or the burger) at the Piccadilly at Manhattan
#34: Albóndigas caseras con patatas at the Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas
#35: The “Sweet Burger” at SweetArt
#36: Buffalo fries at Blueberry Hill
#37: Tom yum gai at Pearl Café
#38: Cassoulet (and Sweetbreads) at Franco
#39: The “Papasan Roll” at Miso on Meramec
#40: Lasagna at Mama Josephine’s
#41: The “Bucktown” Pizza at Pi Pizzeria*
#42: Pla song kruang at Basil Spice Thai Cuisine*
#43: Chori pollo at Mi Ranchito
#44: Pizza at La Pizza
#45: Fried chicken at Young’s Restaurant & Ice Creamery*
#46: The Philly Cheesesteak at 9th Street Deli
#47: Smoked chicken wings at Flavors BBQ Sports Bar & Grill
#48: Coffee and a pastry at 222 Artisan Bakery*
#49: The torta ahogada at Taqueria Durango
#50: The “Morganford Mediterranean” Sandwich at Local Harvest Café & Catering
#51: Vegetable korma at Gokul Snacks & Sweets
#52: Schnitzel & spaetzle at Iron Barley*
#53: Oxtail stew at De Palm Tree
#54: Pho at Pho Long
#55: Gyro at Anthonino’s Taverna
#56: The Lemon Drop Cupcake at The Cup
#57: Pupusas at Tres Banderas
#58: Gumbo at the Gumbo Shop*
#59: The burger at Newstead Tower Public House (now closed, though this delicious burger can still be enjoyed at Five Bistro during lunch)*
#60: Quesadillas tradicionales at Milagro Modern Mexican
#61: “7th Street Sicilian” Po’ Boy at Blues City Deli*
#62: Tamales at Taqueria la Pasadita
#63: Cevapi at Bosna Gold*
#64: Lemon meringue and pine nut torte at BitterSweet Bakery
#65: Chile Morita con Puerco at Señor Pique
#66: Soda chanh duong (sparkling lemonade) at Lemon Grass
#67: Nachos grande at Nachomama’s
#68: Pizza with pepperoni, sausage and mushroom at Pizza-a-Go-Go
#69: Bill’s “Burger Meister Burger” at Cardwell’s at the Plaza*
#70: Sake (salmon) nigiri sushi at Nobu’s Japanese Restaurant
#71: Massaman curry at Simply Thai
#72: The lunch buffet at Mayuri
#73: Fried chicken (spicy) at Porter’s Fried Chicken
#74: Arancini at Lorenzo’s Trattoria
#75: Meat shawarma at The Vine Mediterranean Café & Market
#76: The South Side Smoke at sandwich at Stellina Pasta Café
#77: Falafel at Kabob House
#78: A slice with pepperoni at Feraro’s Jersey-Style Pizza*
#79: Birria at Pueblo Nuevo
#80: Banh mi dac biet at Phuc Loi
#81: Prosciutto bianca pizza at the Good Pie
#82: Gold Coast Chocolate ice cream at Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream
#83: Hot salami (salam de testa) at Gioia’s Deli
#84: Veal parmesan sandwich at Biggie’s
#85: Nachos (with jalapeños and extra cheese cup) at Busch Stadium*
#86: Lobster bisque at Café Ventana*
#87: Calamari fritti at Mangia Italiano*
#88: Brisket sandwich at Winslow’s Home*
#89: Paletas at La Vallesana 2*
#90: Spaghetti and meatballs at Sugo’s Spaghetteria
#91: The Michael burger at Michael’s Bar & Grill*
#92: Fried egg and ham toastie at the Schlafly Tap Room
#93: Bavarian chips with Welsh rarebit at Dressel’s
#94: Onion soup at Brasserie by Niche*
#95: Baby-back ribs at 17th Street Bar & Grill
#96: Kingshighway burger at the Royale*
#97: Gyro sandwich at South Grand Gyro Express
#98: Carne asada tacos at El Paisano (Watson Road)
#99: Pretzel bites at Joey B’s on the Hill
#100: Hot and sour soup at Shu Feng Restaurant

Hey Ian – When do I get an invite for #1?