"A soccer player-turned hair stylist, Tony Pietoso had what feels like five lifetimes before he opened the original Cafe Napoli in Clayton in 1989. Now an icon of St. Louis’ Italian scene, the sophisticated eatery has given rise to a boutique restaurant group that embodies the best of Italian dining in the St. Louis metro area. At his Clayton flagship, Pietoso remains breathtakingly current even after 30-plus years thanks to his ability to balance the restaurant’s tradition with current dining trends. Take the spicy margarita, for example, it’s a fiery riff on the classic cocktail made with Astral Tequila, fresh lime and muddled jalapeno." - Vox Creative