The Ground Coffeehouse and Plant Shop is now open in Ballwin
The Ground Coffeehouse and Plant Shop at 109 Ballpark Drive in Ballwin combines the two things owner Shannon Moore loved to do to pass the time during the pandemic – coffee and visiting garden nurseries. “And my friend and I would go, and we’d grab a coffee somewhere and go walk around the plant shop…
The city of St. Louis is looking for food vendors for 2 of its busiest government buildings
The city of St. Louis has begun the process of bringing back food vendors to two of its busiest government buildings, City Hall and 1520 Market St., which hosts multiple city offices. The Comptroller’s Office is currently seeking proposals from vendors, with the goal of bringing in multiple vendors at each space to create a food hall…
Tiny Chef Melanie Hye Jin Meyer shares her favorite St. Louis restaurants
It’s a rollicking ride through Melanie Hye Jin Meyer’s list of favorite restaurants. Like the flavors at her micro-eatery Tiny Chef (located inside The Silver Ballroom in Bevo Mill), Meyer’s dining tastes are also varied – beautifully influenced both by her Korean heritage and her many friends in the local restaurant industry. Meyer grew up…
4 Hands Brewing Co. collaborates with Clownvis Presley on strawberry blonde ale
For a second time now, St. Louis multi-media performer Clownvis Presley has found his image on a can of strawberry beer, the type of unique honor that somehow comes naturally to The King of Clowns. In 2023, the debut offering came from a Davis, CA brewery, Sudwerk, which enjoys distribution in Missouri. Baheega Strawberry Lager…
5 things to do in St. Louis over Labor Day weekend
Nothing hits quite like a long weekend. We’ve labored all year, and now we get to enjoy the fruits of that labor on a three-day weekend thanks to Labor Day. If you’re sticking around town, here are some fun events to check out. P.S. Don’t forget to turn off your alarm for Monday morning to…
Does anyone know what is going on with hemp in Missouri?
By now, you’ve probably heard the news that Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order banning the sale of psychoactive, hemp-derived food and beverage products in Missouri, which was supposed to take effect on Sept. 1. Last week, news came out that Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft rejected the emergency ruling and that…
St. Nicholas Greek Festival returns to St. Louis this weekend
An annual St. Louis tradition, the St. Nicholas Greek Festival returns to the Central West End over Labor Day weekend from Saturday, Aug. 31, to Monday, Sept. 2. Celebrate Greek culture at this family-friendly event held at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church at 4967 Forest Park Ave., just off Kingshighway Boulevard. There will be…
Frozen custard icon Ted Drewes Jr. passes away at age 96
Ted Drewes Jr., the custodian of Ted Drewes for decades and son of the founder of the iconic St. Louis frozen custard, passed away at age 96 on Monday, Aug. 26. Mr. Drewes’ family confirmed the news to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. To many St. Louisans, Mr. Drewes’ Jr. was synonymous with the brand, and known…
Taco Drip STL has opened a brick-and-mortar location in North City
Earlier this week, Taco Drip STL, a birria-style taco pop-up, opened a brick-and-mortar location at 1920 Carr St. in north St. Louis. The eatery is family-owned and -operated, and is led by Stephanie Boyd and her two sons James Wilson V and Jayden Wilson. The brick-and-mortar operates on a carryout model, and serves the birria…
Farm Spirit is the new food partner at Blue Jay Brewing Co. in Midtown St. Louis
Blue Jay Brewing Co. opened at 2710 Locust St. in Midtown in late 2023 as part of the up-and-coming JCMidtown development. Boatright’s BBQ operated at the brewery as the food partner from February to May, but now it has been announced that Farm Spirit will be helming the kitchen, effective today, Wednesday, Aug. 28. A popular…
Japanese Festival returns to Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis this weekend
The Missouri Botanical Garden will host the highly anticipated 47th annual Japanese Festival over Labor Day weekend, from Saturday, Aug. 31, to Monday, Sept. 2. This year’s event will transform the garden into a vibrant showcase of Japanese cuisine and culture, featuring an exceptional lineup of food, drinks and entertainment that highlights both traditional and contemporary Japanese…
Q in the Lou canceled as organizers cite ‘lack of support’
Bad news for barbecue lovers: Q in the Lou 2024 has been canceled. The annual barbecue festival was set to take place at the Gateway Arch National Park between Sept. 6 to 8, but organizers have confirmed that the event will not take place after all. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch broke the news on Monday afternoon,…
International & Craft Beer Festival takes over the City Museum the next few weekends
St. Louisans love craft beer and the City Museum, so a combination of the two is obviously even better. The International & Craft Beer Festival is a bar crawl through the four museum bars, each with a different theme and entertainment, taking over the museum for several weekends in September. Get tipsy while traipsing about…
Sugarfire Smoke House announces partnership with Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook
College football season is upon us, and St. Louis’ own Sugarfire Smoke House is celebrating the return of Mizzou football by unveiling a new partnership with Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook. The collaboration will see the St. Louis barbecue giant launch a new “Cook Combo” meal honoring the college football star to coincide with Mizzou’s season…
Soulard Blues & Roots Festival returns to St. Louis this weekend
After a successful event last year, the 2nd Annual Soulard Blues & Roots Festival is coming back even better than before with well over a dozen performances on two stages from local musicians and bands at Big Daddy’s Soulard at 1000 Sidney St. in south St. Louis. The festival is held in collaboration by Dogtown Records Radio…
3 new St. Louis-area restaurants and bars to try now
Every month, we aim to try all the new restaurants and bars that open in the area so we can make meaningful recommendations on where you should go. Here’s where made the cut in August 2024. Burger 809 in downtown St. Louis Burger 809’s new location has reinvigorated the Terrace View space at Citygarden in…
Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions in Maplewood nominated for USA Today Top Ten award
Maplewood butcher Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions has been nominated for a Top Ten award by USA Today. Bolyard’s was nominated in the reader-voted awards’ Best Butcher Shop category, with results to be announced on Thursday, Sept. 12. USA Today’s shortlist for the Top Ten awards’ Best Butcher Shops includes 19 butchers from around the United States.…
Nicky Slices is opening a brick-and-mortar on the Hill
Nicky Slices began on Instagram as a take-and-bake, Detroit-style pizza program during the height of the pandemic and has been growing its online presence rapidly ever since. Now, owner Nick Williams has announced he is opening a brick-and-mortar location for the business on the Hill at 2240 Edwards St. The announcement came in the form…
The best things we ate at Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park
We had a great time at Festival of Nations over the weekend, checking out hundreds of food, beverage and retail vendors and sampling dishes and snacks from over 75 countries around the world. Here are just a few of the best things we ate – a few of them have restaurants in the region, so be…
Celebrate culinary cannabis culture at the Munchie Market in St. Louis on Labor Day weekend
Not too long ago, we wrote about how cannabis-infused dinners are changing the culinary landscape in St. Louis, and we’re pleased to report increasing numbers of cannabis-related events are continually popping up all over town. Next up is the Munchie Market, presented by STL’s Pot Chef. Celebrating “the intersection of cannabis culture and culinary creativity,”…
Expat BBQ at City Foundry STL: a first look at the new restaurant from Niche Food Group
Chef Gerard Craft’s Niche Food Group will open Expat BBQ at 3730 Foundry Way inside City Foundry STL in Midtown St. Louis on Thursday, Sept. 12. The globally inspired “well-traveled barbecue” concept is the group’s largest restaurant or bar project to date, its 11th overall and its fourth at City Foundry STL. The restaurant features…
Drink this Herbarium sparkling herbal tea made by Old Bakery Beer Co. in Alton
Although some of summer’s most fun moments are those accompanied by a frosty, foamy lager, a chilled glass of wine or a frozen margarita, it’s good form to have a few go-to nonalcoholic drinks in your rotation. Sugary sodas have their place, but their cloying nature can become tiresome. In contrast, Herbarium’s line of sparkling…
Alton Food Truck Festival returns to the Mississippi Riverfront on Saturday, Aug. 24
Can’t get enough of Sauce Food Truck Friday? Or perhaps you live a bit too far to regularly make the trek to Tower Grove Park. The Alton Food Truck Festival fills that foodie need on the other side of the river, and this event at the Alton Amphitheater at 1 Riverfront Drive features sweeping views…
Broadway Oyster Bar in downtown St. Louis has some of the city’s finest Cajun and Creole food
There’s nowhere quite like Broadway Oyster Bar. Stepping inside this eclectic St. Louis restaurant and bar is like being transported to New Orleans’ French Quarter, and it’s as much a nightlife destination as a place to fill up on some of the city’s finest Cajun and Creole food. Try the shrimp voodoo (breaded and fried…
Bacaro at Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters launches creative cocktail experience
Noto Italian Restaurant took the St. Louis dining scene by storm when it opened in 2020, and was named the No. 2 Best New Restaurant of the year by Sauce Magazine. Earlier this year, Noto opened a secondary concept behind the main restaurant called Bacaro, a Venetian-inspired aperitivo and cicchetti bar, at 5105 Westwood Drive, Suite…
Chef Tai Davis explores the cuisines of the African diaspora with his Lineage dinner series
On the fourth Sunday of every month, chef Tai Davis hosts the latest installment of his Lineage dinner series, which aims to explore the cuisines of the African diaspora. The August dinner is already sold out, but tickets are on sale now for September’s Lineage event, which will take place at The Smith at 3408 Locust…
The London Tea Room is closing its location in Downtown West St. Louis
The London Tea Room at 1900 Locust St. in Downtown West St. Louis announced via Facebook it will be closing its location permanently after Sept. 8. The lengthy statement includes the following highlights: “The London Tea Room has been involved in a legal case with the landlord of the property we are currently in for well…
7 St. Louis businesses offering back-to-school discounts
After taking the summer off, it can take students, and parents, a while to get back into the school groove. Luckily, there are a number of St. Louis area businesses offering discounts and promotions to help families and school staff transition into the new school year. Teacher Appreciation Month at Kingside Diner and Herbie’s To…
Balkan Treat Box in Webster Groves is a family affair
Three James Beard Award nominations for co-owner and chef Loryn Nalic have earned Balkan Treat Box national acclaim, but this Webster Groves restaurant is truly a family affair. The heart of the restaurant is the copper-plated, wood-fired oven, where somun (pita-style Bosnian bread) and pide (a boat-shaped Turkish flatbread) are baked. The standout pide comes…
Sump Coffee is moving its roasting operations to Old North St. Louis
Sump Coffee is planning a move. The company is in the process of moving its roasting operations from its current location at 3700 S. Jefferson Ave. to the Old North neighborhood, near Strodtman Park. Located on the corner of Hebert and 14th streets, the 1401 Hebert St. warehouse space has 15,000 square feet, some of…
Casa Don Alfonso offers truffle tagliatelle made tableside in a wheel of cheese
As if we needed another excuse to be bougie AF, Casa Don Alfonso at 100 Carondelet Plaza has just launched a new dish that’s made tableside inside a giant wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. Available until Oct. 1, the dish includes housemade tagliatelle pasta, fresh truffles, truffle oil, butter, a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and,…
The Local House in Arnold is relocating this fall
The Local House Restaurant & Bar in Arnold is relocating from its current space at 3946 Jeffco Blvd. to 2236 Michigan Ave., in the former home of 54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar. The restaurant announced the planned move earlier this month with a Facebook post. The relocation will boost the eatery’s parking lot capacity,…
Sylvie Dee’s in Webster Groves: a first look at the adorable new ice cream shop
Just when we thought Webster Groves couldn’t get more charming, pint-size ice cream, candy and coffee shop Sylvie Dee’s opened earlier this summer at 8721 Big Bend Blvd. The 800-square-foot space is located just a few doors down from Bagel Union and Off Elm, the upcoming cocktail bar from The Vandy owners in Webster Groves’ Crossroads District in…
La Finca Coffee has opened a third location in downtown Washington
Earlier this month, La Finca Coffee opened its third location in downtown Washington, at 109 W. Main St. Owned by husband and wife John and Alejandra Hagedorn, the coffee shop opened its flagship location in old town Eureka in 2018 and its second location in the Grove in 2022. In March of this year, the…
Riverboats at the Gateway Arch host happy hour on Thursdays
It’s finally not super hot, so naturally we need to drink outside. Earlier this month, Riverboats at the Gateway Arch announced the revival of its weekly happy hours, and we can’t wait to get down there. The happy hour takes place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday when weather allows on St. Louis’ only…
Festival of Nations returns to Tower Grove Park Aug. 24 and 25
Festival of Nations returns to Tower Grove Park on Aug. 24 and 25, celebrating the food, music and culture of St. Louis’ diverse communities. The eagerly anticipated annual event is expected to be attended by more than 100,000 people across Saturday and Sunday and will feature more than 200 vendors and artists representing the food…
Bowood by Niche features a carefully conceived menu in a beautiful space in the Central West End
Niche Food Group’s breakfast and lunch spot operates out of the same Central West End space as horticultural boutique Bowood Farms and features a delicate, carefully conceived menu with executive chef Craig Corzine leading the kitchen. You’ll find soft cacio e pepe eggs here, and Maryland crab Benedict rich with Cajun hollandaise. The sun-splashed interior…
7 Brew Coffee has opened its first location in the city of St. Louis
Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew Coffee opened its first location in the city of St. Louis on Monday, Aug. 19, at 6536 Chippewa St. in South City. Not only selling coffee, the business sells a whopping 20,000-plus drink combinations via its various beverages, from lattes and cold brews to tea, lemonade and even energy drinks.…
Nocturnal STL offers a new take on nightlife with music, games and non-alcoholic drinks
A new business plans to bring a different kind of nightlife experience to St. Louis. Nocturnal STL will kick off a series of pop-up events starting Friday, Sept. 13, at the And Co. Event Space located at 3427 Locust St., near the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The concept will bring “nightlife without unwanted extras” and will…
Pines Fest by The Mighty Pines takes over The Big Top in Midtown St. Louis on Saturday
The Mighty Pines have been performing for St. Louis audiences for over a decade, establishing themselves as one of the best bands in town with their captivating blend of roots, folk and soul music. This weekend, you’ll have a chance to see not only this incredible homegrown band but some of their favorite local and…
Eat these cachapas at Amaizing Arepa Bar in downtown St. Louis
Arepas may be the obvious choice at a restaurant called Amaizing Arepa Bar, but it’s the cachapas that have consistently stolen our hearts since the Venezuelan restaurant opened in downtown St. Louis at the beginning of the year. The massive sweet corn pancakes envelop chewy, toothsome mozzarella, and they’re topped with salty feta (a stand-in…
New Orleans-inspired Blues City Deli in Benton Park draws formidable crowds
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Blues City Deli became a St. Louis institution in record time. The cozy, New Orleans-inspired Benton Park sandwich joint draws formidable crowds every lunch service, but the wait is worth it. Besides the infectious good vibes, due in no small part to owner Vince Valenza’s cheery effervescence, the sandwiches…
Looking Meadow Cafe in Maplewood is closing on Aug. 17
Looking Meadow Cafe, which opened in late 2023 at 2500 Sutton Blvd. in Maplewood, has announced via Instagram that Aug. 17 will be its last day of service. On June 14, the account posted a statement that included: “As many who are close to me know, I have unfortunately gotten to the point in my divorce where…
Florentin in Delmar Maker District pays tribute to one of Ben Poremba’s favorite Tel Aviv neighborhoods
Ben Poremba’s second restaurant in the Delmar Maker District is currently operating as a daytime cafe serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, though Poremba has said he plans to add dinner service and a selection of wines and beers in the near future. Florentin pays tribute to one of Poremba’s favorite Tel Aviv neighborhoods, and not…
Wok-O Taco owner is launching MacShak mac and cheese food trailer
The owner of popular Mexican-Asian fusion food truck Wok-O Taco, Julian Engels, is making plans to launch a second concept called MacShak. While the macaroni and cheese food trailer isn’t ready to roll out at events just yet, Engels has started to debut some of the dishes at pop-ups, such as the Mac and Cheese…
Mobile tea cart Cha Bar is serving matcha, chai and more at locations around St. Louis
If tea is your beverage of choice, look out for Jai Primer’s mobile tea cart, Cha Bar, setting up at locations around town over the next few months. The tea pop-up’s next appearance will be at The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves on Saturday, Aug. 17. After moving to St. Louis from her hometown of…
Bistro La Floraison in Clayton strikes the perfect balance between familiar and fresh
Bistro La Floraison’s executive chef Patrick Fallwell and Take Root Hospitality partner and culinary director Aaron Martinez are both well-versed in Michelin-starred restaurants, including a stint when their paths crossed at San Francisco-based Michelin three-star restaurant Quince. They also worked together in other restaurants, and Bistro La Floraison’s food program shows the fruits of blending their long-term collaboration…
Venice Cafe in Benton Park is a St. Louis landmark
Ask anyone in town about Venice Cafe and chances are their eyes get really wide. Or, if they’ve known this Benton Park bar a long time, they may smile a warm but faintly sympathetic smile. It’s like you’ve mentioned an old, mutual friend who, like Peter Pan on a tremendous quantity of ’shrooms, has never…
Sauce Food Truck Friday returns to Tower Grove Park on Aug. 16
The next Sauce Food Truck Friday of the season takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, in Tower Grove Park. The most notable aspect of this particular event is that Stray Rescue of St. Louis will be on-site with adoptable dogs and puppies in celebration of National Dog Month. As usual,…
4 St. Louis barbecue spots we’re excited about right now
Hot sun, sizzling grills and saucy fingers: It’s barbecue season, folks, an area St. Louis excels in. We’re picky here about our ‘que which, traditionally, isn’t dry-rubbed and smoked, but grilled then sauced. This means – believe it or not – our city, per capita, is said to get through more barbecue sauce than anywhere…
Drink this pineapple jalapeno cannabis seltzer from Cann
We first fell in love with Cann when we tried their add-to-any-drink, uber-portal Roadies THC drink packs a few months ago, but their new pineapple jalapeno seltzer has us head over heels all over again, in part due to the tropical vibes radiating from every can. The highly sessionable dose of 5 milligrams of hemp-derived…
Good Company will open aperitivo and wine bar Aperi in the Grove in mid-September
Good Company owner Jordan Goodman has announced plans to convert part of the Good Company space at 4317 Manchester Ave. in the Grove into a distinct new aperitivo and wine bar, Aperi, with a target launch date of mid-September. A side room at Good Company will be renovated and sectioned off to create the standalone new concept,…
Whisky on Washington in downtown St. Louis has moved to the former Lucas Park Grille Space
St. Louis’ favorite downtown whiskey bar has relocated. Whisky on Washington has moved from 1321 Washington Ave. to the 9,000-square-foot space across the street at 1234 Washington Ave., formerly occupied by Lucas Park Grille. This is a big upgrade from the former 1,500-square-foot space. Whisky on Washington still boasts an extensive collection of whiskeys from…
There are only 3 more chances to enjoy St. Louis’ Downtown Summer Nights this year
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 4:20 p.m. on Aug. 14 due to storms in the forecast for the Aug. 15 event, which has been postponed to Aug. 22. It’s summer’s last stand, so make sure you get out and enjoy all our city has to offer while the weather is still nice. Downtown…
St. Louis restaurants compete in Wing Ding fundraiser at Armory STL on Aug. 13
Local restaurants will converge on Armory STL at 3660 Market St. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for UCP Heartland’s 14th annual Wing Ding fundraiser. A panel of judges will evaluate the restaurants across three different categories to decide whose wings win out. Every year, Wing Ding supports UCP’s range of programs for children and adults with differing abilities…
Brewed Arts Festival returns to Cherokee Street this weekend
The third annual Brewed Arts Festival returns to Cherokee Street in south St. Louis on Saturday, Aug. 17, filling a whole mile of the popular entertainment district. Attendees of this ticketed event, which takes place from 1 to 5 p.m., can expect tastings of more than 25 beers from more than 15 regional breweries, curated…
Caviar’s cache is on the rise at St. Louis restaurants
Caviar is more accessible than ever, and depending on what variety you buy, it’s also more affordable. Diners are curious – especially those who have never tried it – and restaurants are responding by putting caviar on their menus in applications that range from the traditional to the creative. The term “caviar” refers to the…
Pick-your-own apple season begins at Eckert’s Farm
Like it or not, the fall vibes are upon us. Eckert’s Farm has just announced pick-your-own apple season has arrived at both its Belleville and Grafton farms located at 951 S. Green Mount Road and 20995 Eckert Orchard Road, respectively. Currently, just the Maia variety of apples are ripe and ready for picking, but numerous…
Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats owners to take over Spencer’s Grill in Kirkwood
The owners of Honey Bee’s Biscuits + Good Eats have confirmed they have purchased Spencer’s Grill in Kirkwood, securing the future of the beloved diner. Spencer’s Grill has been closed since Alex and Hannah Campbell put the restaurant up for sale in mid-June, but new owners Michael and Meredith Shadwick and Michael Kleckner will reopen Spencer’s on…
Vincent Van Doughnut in the Grove is under new ownership
Vincent Van Doughnut founder Vincent Marsden has sold the business at 1072 Tower Grove Ave. to longtime employee Mike McKinlay. “I harassed Vincent for six years just to get a part-time job, so this opportunity left me so excited I was almost speechless,” McKinlay said in a release. The business began in 2014 when Marsden launched…
French restaurant Brasserie by Niche exudes charm in the Central West End
From the interior’s warm decor to the expansive, luxurious patio where blankets are offered to keep diners snug on cool nights, few restaurants in town dare to be this charming. Gerard Craft’s Niche Food Group opened this Central West End destination in 2009, and its commitment to classic Parisian-style bistro dining has never wavered in…
Truck Norris food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar location in Ellisville
Food truck owner and operator Todd Norris has signed a lease for a brick-and-mortar location at 15856 Clayton Road in Ellisville in the former home of Alibi 25 sports bar. Norris is behind Truck Norris, a food truck that he started in 2017 that offers a twist on comfort foods, a Sauce Food Truck Friday…
Rated Test Kitchen’s Juwan Rice to appear on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ on Aug. 13
Rated Test Kitchen and Rated Cafe chef-owner Juwan Rice will appear on Food Network’s Chopped on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The episode, which will see Rice compete against three other chefs from across the United States, will air at 7 p.m. Central. The Chopped episode will be Rice’s second Food Network appearance. In 2021, he appeared on an episode…
St. Louis’ Polar Express Train Ride tickets are now on sale
The Christmas news keeps coming this week. Tickets are now available for the Polar Express Train Ride, which begins its journey at St. Louis Union Station at 1820 Market St. in downtown St. Louis. Don your best festive pajamas for the train ride from Union Station through downtown to the “North Pole” in this holiday…
12 great St. Louis restaurants that are definitely open on Monday, Vol. 5
Ah yes, it’s Monday once again and you find yourself scratching your head, wondering which of your favorite spots are actually open today. Let us do what we do best and handle the curating for you with this list of great restaurants that are open today and every Monday. Rosé by Peno This swanky Lafayette…
3 events starring Vanderpump Rules and The Real Housewives stars in St. Louis this fall
With Andy Cohen as our hometown hero, it’s no surprise that St. Louis goes up for our Bravolebrities (although we’re done claiming Tom Sandoval, obviously). Round up a gaggle of good time girls or go meet your new best friends at these three events for Bravofanatics this fall – and if you’re going along, take…
SmashEms’ Burger Bar by SC Lounge now open in Tower Grove South
SmashEms’ Burger Bar by SC Lounge has opened inside SC Lounge at 3169 Morgan Ford Road in Tower Grove South. The smash burger concept is operated by Kevin Haskins, who previously ran the kitchen at Morgan Ford Road neighbor Stella Blues, which remains closed following a fire in April. SmashEms’ operates inside SC Lounge, the…
Ben Poremba’s Bar Moro offers robust assortment of Iberian-inspired food and drinks
At Bar Moro, Ben Poremba’s Bengelina Hospitality Group offers an assortment of Spanish- and Iberian-inspired food and drinks. We like the simply prepared gambas al ajillo, flavored with sharp, fresh garlic and cooked in sherry and olive oil, as well as the salt cod croquetas. The bikini sandwich, a Catalan take on the toasted ham-and-cheese…
Look out for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in St. Louis on Friday
If you spot a giant hot dog on wheels on Friday, your first impulse might be to go get your eyes checked. However, you can trust your senses: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in town, making stops at two St. Louis-area Schnucks locations on Aug. 9. The Kraft Heinz-owned hot dog giant’s Wienermobiles (six vehicles are on…
Kaldi’s Coffee has expanded its St. Louis presence to Ladue
Kaldi’s Coffee opened its 12th St. Louis-area cafe earlier this week at 9214 Clayton Road in Ladue. The 2,500-square-foot coffee shop is in the former home of Cheree Berry Paper, in a shopping plaza where Truffles Butchery is located. Louis Nahlik is the designer behind the newest store and Nahlik said the company had its eye…
St. Louis Union Station is hosting a free block party for its 130th anniversary this weekend
St. Louis Union Station opened 130 years ago at 201 S. 18th St. as a train depot connecting major cities across the U.S. via numerous freight and passenger trains. The last train left the station in 1978, and it was converted to a mixed use complex in 1985. Today, it’s one of the major entertainment…
Massive Christmas pop-up Jingle! is coming to O’Fallon, Missouri, in 2024
Is it too soon for Christmas news? Never! Jingle!, an over-the-top, immersive winter wonderland that experienced huge success with over 180,000 visitors in Kansas City last year, has announced it will grace the St. Louis area this holiday season with its larger-than-life festivities. CarShield Field at 900 TR Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon, Missouri, will be…
13 food and drink events to check out this month around St. Louis
Grub & Groove at Francis Park Aug. 10 – 2 to 10:30 p.m., Francis Park, Eichelberger Street & Donovan Avenue, St. Louis, Facebook: Grub and Groove Enjoy food, drink, kids activities and music all day long at this neighborhood festival. Proceeds go to the South City Improvement Corporation nonprofit and are returned to the community…
Blues at the Arch Festival returns to downtown St. Louis this weekend
The city of blues will once again play host to the Blues at the Arch Festival this weekend. The free event is hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation and takes place on Friday, Aug. 9, and Sat., Aug. 10, concluding with a ticketed blues brunch on Sun., Aug. 11. Blues isn’t the only music…
Rick and Morty’s Rickmobile will be at Schlafly Tap Room in St. Louis on Aug. 8
Schlafly Tap Room at 2100 Locust St. in Downtown West has a treat in store for Rick and Morty fans on Thursday, Aug. 8, as the Rickmobile rolls into St. Louis for a few hours. The Rickmobile will pull up at Schlafly for an evening including two Rick and Morty-themed dishes and screenings of the premiere…
Helfer’s Pastries in Florissant is a St. Louis landmark
There’s a mixing bowl in the middle of the floor big enough to hold a sleeping child – and it once did just that. The bowl belongs to a seven-foot industrial Hobart mixer, and it easily accommodates 78 pounds of sugar, 22 pounds of shortening and 23 pounds of butter. It’s a busy week at…
Beast Craft BBQ Co. owner David Sandusky’s fine dining background is reflected in his barbecue
Even if heavy hitters like the famous 1.5-inch thick pork steak are sold out for the day, or you came on the wrong day for the fork-tender burnt ends (only available Monday and Friday), staples like the ribs, with burnished brown crust, deep pink smoke ring and just enough cling, are sure to satisfy. Owner-pitmaster…
Take a Tequila 101 class from the experts at Taqueria Morita in the Central West End
Tequila lovers – get ready to go beyond the margarita. Taqueria Morita beverage director Leila Miller is hosting a Tequila 101 class with Milagro Tequila’s Joe Hindsley at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 10, at Taqueria Morita’s brick-and-mortar at 4239 Duncan Ave. Guests will learn how our favorite agave spirit is made, the difference between styles,…
Hi-Pointe Drive-In has stopped offering daily specials
No more will you find a daily special at Hi-Pointe Drive-In’s eight locations across Missouri and Illinois. Instead, the burger joint known for its highly outrageous concoctions will now offer weekly specials as a way to be more consistent across its locations. The change was announced on social media with a lengthy post. Here are…
Bring your dog out for dinner and drinks at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton on Tuesdays in August
Sure, there are plenty of dog-friendly patios around town – but it can be really hot out there, especially in August. Luckily, Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton at 7730 Bonhomme Ave. is hosting a series of indoor, dog-friendly “Yappy Hours” on the first three Tuesdays in August to celebrate National Dog Month. The final Tuesday…
Mint & Martini serves Indian and Italian fusion cuisine in Wildwood
The team behind Red Chili Indian Cuisine & Bar recently debuted a new concept called Mint & Martini, an Indian and Italian fusion restaurant, at 2490 Taylor Road in the Dierbergs Town Center in Wildwood, in the former home of Botanica. Mint & Martini opened earlier this summer and has been serving up fusion dishes…
Oak Street Inn & Lounge in Cottleville features a cafe, restaurant, rooftop bar and speakeasy
Editor’s note: This article was updated on Aug. 5 to include the confirmed opening date of the Oak Street Lounge on Aug. 7. Cottleville, Missouri, is becoming a hotspot in the St. Louis region. Ranked as one of the safest towns in Missouri, the quaint town of 5,000 has a surprisingly diverse range of dining…
All-you-can-drink bar Open Concept has closed permanently in the Grove
After five years operating in St. Louis, first on Cherokee Street and later at 4130 Manchester Ave. in the Grove neighborhood of St. Louis, Open Concept announced on social media that it has closed for good. Known for its all-you-can-drink business model, the bar posted the following statement: “We’ve served our last drink. We’ve had…
Steve’s Hot Dogs is opening a location at The District in Chesterfield in late 2024
Just weeks after Steve’s Hot Dogs opened a second location in the Delmar Maker District, the team has announced it will open a third location later this year. The new Steve’s Hot Dogs will open at The District in Chesterfield, a burgeoning entertainment complex that’s already home to 4 Hands Brewing Co. with Hi-Pointe Drive-In…
The Fattened Caf in St. Louis: a first look at the new restaurant off Cherokee Street
The Fattened Caf finally has a home of its own at 3405 S. Jefferson Ave. The Filipino barbecue concept from husband-and-wife team Darren Young and Charlene Lopez-Young built a following at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market before expanding into consumer goods with packaged longganisa and sauces (available for purchase at Schnucks) in addition to their regular pop-ups at…
Taste of St. Louis returns to Ballpark Village Aug. 2-4 with over 40 restaurants, vendors and live entertainment
One of the most anticipated foodie events of the season, Taste of St. Louis, is back at Ballpark Village at 601 Clark Ave. in downtown St. Louis this weekend. The three-day food festival will go from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, and 11 a.m. to…
Balkan Treat Box adds extended dinner service hours in Webster Groves
Three-time James Beard Award nominee Balkan Treat Box has been racking up the culinary honors for years, but if you want to try this Webster Groves favorite, some planning is often required. Snag an open window of precious time during the day for lunch and gear up for a long line snaked through the modestly-sized dining room…
The Pat Connolly Tavern in Dogtown is seeking new ownership
David Guller, the owner of The Pat Connolly Tavern, has announced that he is looking for a new owner of the business located at 6400 Oakland Ave. in Dogtown. The bar is a landmark in the community, and is named after its original owner, Pat Connolly, who opened the business in 1942. Guller purchased the…
Bagel Union in Webster Groves replicates the success of Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery
Co-owners Ted Wilson and Sean Netzer have replicated the success of Union Loafers Cafe and Bread Bakery with this on-point Webster Groves bagel shop. A bite of the generously seasoned everything bagel with lox schmear (made using Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. cream cheese) confirms the kitchen knows its way around the classics, and signature sandwiches…
St. Louis restaurant openings and closings: July 2024
July turned out to be a month of high-profile openings, with the combined Alpha, Fountain and Steve’s concept finally opening their doors in the Delmar Maker District. Gerard Craft’s fast-casual concept Porano returned in Des Peres and Burger 809 found its own home in the beautiful City Garden restaurant space in downtown St. Louis. Finally,…
