Article posted: 1/30/2013 6:00 AM

St. Charles gastro pub wild at heart

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The signature burger at Wild Monk starts with an 8-ounce Angus patty and is adorned with marinated mushrooms, bacon, bourbon onions, aged cheddar and mixed greens.

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Bacon wrapped dates are a popular starter at Wild Monk in St. Charles.

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Pork belly tacos are just one of the taco varieties offered at Wild Monk, a new gastro pub in downtown St. Charles.

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Wild Monk replaced the short-lived Prasino in downtown St. Charles.

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St. Charles is home to several pubs, but the newest, Wild Monk, distinguishes itself from the rest with surprisingly eclectic food, a huge craft beer list and a downtown building that's almost new. Wild Monk doubles as a sports bar, complete with a dozen or so large flat-screen TVs. The surprise comes in with the kitchen's inventive menu that draws from wide-ranging culinary influences.