After a month of restaurant closure announcements (Adobe Reds, Seasons American Cuisine and Crostini), a handful of area eateries are preparing to add new locations around town.

Tomorrow, November 1, Joanie’s Pizzeria in Soulard will open a second location in South County. The pizzeria will sit at 5441 Telegraph Road, between Yaegar and Baumgartner Roads, offering carryout and delivery service only.

Rotten Apple, a pub located in Grafton, Ill., will have a sister spot in Soulard. According to the Rotten Apple website, location No. 2 is coming to 1730 South Eight St.

Another pub, International Tap House, may soon boast a trio of drinking holes in the area. “We are actively looking for a third location,” confirmed iTAP spokesperson, Robb Yagmin. Currently, iTAP’s two addresses are in Chesterfield and Soulard.

And finally, casual-dining chain Max & Erma’s continues to grow with its fourth area restaurant opening on Monday, November 7. The newest franchise unit will be in West County Center in Des Peres, in the space formerly occupied by J Buck’s. A Max & Erma’s opened in late August in Fairview Heights, Ill., joining locations in Lake St. Louis and Mid-Rivers Mall in St. Peters.

By Ligaya Figueras

Tags: Adobe Reds, Crostini, International Tap House, Joanie's Pizzeria, Max & Erma's, Rotten Apple, Seasons American Cuisine, The Scoop

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