The Hard Rock Cafe

of all chain brands, the Hard Rock Café has dominated virtually every city it finds itself in. Rock music fans flock to the memorabilia meccas in droves, hungry not only for their legendary burgers but a feast for the ears and eyes of musical mythos. St. Louis-area apartment-ites can bask in such rarities as Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith's hat from their "Mother's Milk"-era, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony's touring instrument from the "Van Halen III" tour, a dress belonging to legendary Supremes' chanteuse Diana Ross, and a rare painting made by Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia. Still need more? How about a shirt donned by none other than punk rock royalty Joe Strummer of the Clash? Or a square custom funk-box that once belonged to Bo Diddley? The Hard Rock Café has them all.

Of course, the Hard Rock Café is the perfect place for hungry St. Louis apartment-ites to meet friends and family for a laid-back, satisfying meal as well. While the venue's previously-mentioned burgers take the crown, the Hard Rock Café's menu is as diverse as the various musical styles it represents. Grilled chicken-topped salads and vegetable-filled quiche are available for the greenery lovers, while zesty BBQ babyback ribs, hearty steaks cooked to order, and crispy chicken tenders round out the carnivore fare. Be sure to wash it all down with a frothy pint of ale from their wide selection of domestic and import draughts, with iced tea and a wide array of soft drinks available for the under-21 set.

Music, of course, is an active ingredient in the Hard Rock Café's universal appeal, and the overhead tunes are an eclectic mix of old rock favorites, blues numbers, soul hits and current alt-classics. Whether you're an old-school rock-n-roller, a trend-setting youngster, a jam band fanatic or a 1960's classic rock throwback, one thing is for sure - for St. Louis apartment-ites, the Hard Rock Café is most certainly the place for music fans of all ages.