With its 10,000 acres of serenity, Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is a natural paradise that makes for the perfect Midwestern weekend getaway. The park is nestled in the Ozark Mountains and is a haven full of towering bluffs, waterfalls, creek beds, and wildlife. The nature park is the perfect place to unwind by enjoying miles […]
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In a retooling of David Sandusky’s Smoke & Kettle concept, the craft pitmaster and nationally renowned chef is roaring back with not one but two locations. After a successful Lenten debut at the KC Club & Event Center (5420 Old Collinsville) in O’Fallon, Illinois, he plans to reopen the restaurant full-time starting May 22. The restaurant will […]
Braeutigam Orchards Descendants of Rollin Braeutigam have been working the land at these Belleville orchards since 1831. The farm offers several pick-your-own options and a great selection of just-harvested fruits and vegetables for sale in its farm market. (The farm’s also well-known for its bakery, which features pies and apple cider doughnuts.) If your heart is set […]
For eight generations, the Eckert family has been a fixture in the St. Louis region’s agriculture space, first as subsistence farmers for their own family and eventually as a source of fresh retail produce and pick-your-own experiences that connect the area community to its local food system. It’s a legacy that Angie Eckert takes seriously. […]
Like Reba McEntire’s Fancy red dress reveal or the Super Bowl drop of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, the Big Muddy Dance Company is rolling out a big, bold move this weekend, transforming their name and brand to claim the city they call home. The reveal began Wednesday with a soft launch introducing Saint Louis Dance Theatre […]
There’s more to the menu than the name implies at Steve’s Hot Dogs. Beginning today, the South Grand location (3145 S. Grand) is offering five types of gourmet smashburgers (and a build-your-own option) to its menu of 18 hot dogs and brats. The Menu Similar to many of the hot dogs’ names, the burgers have memorable […]
When Tim Huelskamp was looking for an area to open a second location of his popular restaurant, The Local House Restaurant & Bar, he had a few important details in mind. He wanted it to be in an area that was not already saturated with restaurants. He wanted it to fill a need for the neighborhood. […]
November may feel far off, but Flyover Comedy Festival is already making big plans for its annual comedy invasion. Held this year November 14–16, Flyover 2024 will welcome nearly 100 artists for three days of sketch comedy, improv, and stand up spread across The Grove and some of downtown St. Louis’ premier venues. A full […]
One of the most exciting personalities in the St. Louis restaurant scene is embarking on a journey that he hopes will transform the way people think of soul food. Tai Davis—a talented chef, artist, model, and musician who refers to himself as the “Black Willy Wonka”—is getting ready to launch Lineage, a modern and elevated […]
Music lovers can turn out any day of the week to see exciting free concerts and live performances all across the St. Louis area. With the array of different genres and settings on offer, you can always find the right fit, whether you’re looking for a place to picnic with the family or a low-cost date night. For […]
PLAY The National Civil Rights Museum was established in 1991 in the former Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. A tour of the museum begins with an exhibit on slavery and continues through five centuries of history, including the Civil War, Jim Crow, and Civil Rights protests. If you […]