Shops

Drink

Sip award-winning Charlatan pale ale from Maplewood Brewery

Awaken your senses with the new-to-The-Lou Charlatan from Chicago-based Maplewood Brewery.

January 15, 2019

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News

McArthur’s Bakery shifts to online ordering and delivery, will close Kirkwood and Chesterfield locations

McArthur's bakery will close its Kirkwood and Chesterfield Valley locations on Jan. 31 in preparation for its upcoming online ordering system and delivery service.

January 16, 2019

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Places

9 eco-friendly products for a greener kitchen

These products at St. Louis shops can help on your journey toward an eco-friendly lifestyle.

January 7, 2019

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News

New coffee roaster, Goodbrew, partners with St. Louis-area schools

Goodbrew is a new local coffee company that partners with St. Louis schools to educate and raise funds while also providing quality java to the public.

January 3, 2019

Drink

Put a twist on a Sazerac with Habondia Peach Brandy

Habondia Peach Brandy bursts with ripe peach, caramel, cinnamon, clove, allspice, vanilla, honey and white flowers.

December 31, 2018

Drink

Jamaican rum is the new bourbon

Enjoy the rich flavor of Jamaican rum by substituting it for bourbon in an Old-Fashioned or using it as a split-base for a daiquiri.

December 18, 2018

News

VB Chocolate Bar will close, reopen in 2019 as Upshot coffee shop

Cottleville’s VB Chocolate Bar will close doors at the end of 2018, and owner Conor VanBuskirk will open coffee shop Upshot in February 2019.

December 14, 2018

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Drink

Drink these 8 beers and kick off the holiday season this weekend

Put your jingle bells on and kick off December with these tasty morsels popping up all around The Lou this weekend.

November 30, 2018

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Drink

6 aged wines for $45 or less

St. Louis wine minds recommend bottles more than 10 years old that cost less than $45.

November 29, 2018

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Places

Everything you've wanted to know about CBD in STL

Snacks and candies infused with cannabidiol, or CBD, are popping up around St. Louis.

November 24, 2018

Places

Sauce Holiday Gift Guide 2018

These 20 gifts are perfect for the foodies in your life, whether you want to spend a little something on a coworker or go all-out on someone special.

November 23, 2018

Drink

This Missouri wine is perfect for Thanksgiving

Dry vignoles from Adam Puchta Winery perfectly complements turkey, stuffing and cranberries.

November 21, 2018

News

Ben Poremba's specialty market, AO&Co., will open in January

Ben Poremba will open a boutique market, AO&Co., at 1641 Tower Grove Ave., in St. Louis in January 2019.

November 20, 2018

Drink

3 orange wines to try now

Reeds American Table beverage director Alisha Blackwell-Calvert recommends three orange wines perfect for fall.

November 6, 2018

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News

Sweet Poppins now serves gourmet popcorn in St. Charles

The area’s newest gourmet popcorn shop just popped open in St. Charles. Owner Erica Priest opened Sweet Poppins on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at 825 S. Main St.

November 1, 2018

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News

TAG Development buys goat cheese creamery Baetje Farms

Steve and Veronica Baetje garnered dozens of awards for their artisan cheese at Baetje Farms. Now, the historic farm looks to expand under its new ownership.

October 30, 2018