Restaurant Roundup: Commercial Shoot in Loop, New BBQ

A film crew was in University City earlier this week to shoot a commercial for McDonalds'. The crew shot along the Chuck Berry Statue in the Delmar Loop.

The Riverfront Times Gut Check blog reports that the spot is part of a new series called "Good Morning, STL."

Tina Cross, a freelancer serving as the line producer for the commercial, told the RFT she thinks this is one of many advertising campaigns targeting a specific region or city that McDonald's is beginning to produce all over the U.S.

The commercial also shot downtown and at Lambert St. Louis International Airport. 

Vernon's Gets a Rave Review

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviewed five new barbecue joints in the St. Louis area, giving Vernon's BBQ in University City high marks. 

The reviewers cited Vernon's quality meats and flavors, also calling Vernon's a great value.

Sugarfire Smoke House in Olivette also was reviewed, with the reviewers giving it runner-up status.