Celebrate two years of our critic's dining newsletter with these 13 must-visit restaurants

The First Course debuted on June 8, 2022, with a recommendation for the Voodoo Turkey Dip sandwich at Jovick Bros. Deli at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, which brilliantly paired Cajun-spiced roasted turkey with a jus you could repurpose as a base for gumbo. Last year, chef-owner Casey Jovick opened Jovick Bros. Burgers in Princeton Heights, turning his knack for fare that is messy and maximally flavored (without being too ridiculously over-the-top to eat) to smash burgers. Monica Lee founded Spoonful Desserts in 2022 in the unincorporated pocket between Creve...