Every St. Louis kid has heard the warnings: Don’t go near the Mississippi River! The river is for barges, not boats! Standing on the Chain of Rocks Bridge on a recent afternoon, I can understand the apprehension. Water whooshes over the dam below, and, sure enough, there’s not a single pleasure craft in sight. But […]
Whether you’re looking for the perfect summer dress or a tasty summer dish, Colonial Marketplace is the perfect place to usher in the new season. Colonial Marketplace is not only a boutique shopping and dining destination, but it’s also home to a top hair salon, a blow dry bar, wellness centers, and unique locally owned […]
It’s been a busy couple of months for Take Root Hospitality Group. In April, owners Michael and Tara Gallina and Aaron Martinez opened a permanent storefront for the popular Taqueria Morita; not quite a month later, in May, the group’s flagship restaurant, Vicia, transitioned its menu format from its set Farmers Feast menu to a […]
Dining Out for Life celebrates its 30th annual HIV/AIDS fundraising event on Thursday, June 13. Through local restaurant donations, the event, hosted by Vivent Health, is able to support the costs of health care for St. Louis HIV patients. The proceeds also fund other essential HIV/AIDS services, such as prevention, education, testing, and more. This […]
The 2024 US Open theme, “Celebrating the Power of Tennis,” has been vibrantly brought to life by a local St. Louis artist. Each year, the United States Tennis Association embarks on a journey to locate the perfect artist to create the focal visual for the Grand Slam event, held this year from August 26 to […]
The following information is accurate as of an early-June press date. May was an average month for restaurant closings in St. Louis and an anomaly for openings. Three closings is on par with last May, but there were only six true openings (vs. 26 last May), the smallest number since we began this tally back in 2008. (Not […]
After 69 years, Crescent Plumbing Supply has relocated to a newly built showroom, office, and warehouse in University City (6614 Olive). Since 1955, the company had operated out of a historic building on Rosedale behind The Pageant. That building was originally intended as a bus or trolley garage for the City of St. Louis, says […]
Getting stranded on a desert island doesn’t seem so bad if you have good company—like the whimsical and wonderful performers of Circus Flora. This season’s show, “Marooned,” opens Saturday and runs through June 23 at The Big Top in Grand Center. “It’s a desert island story where a pirate is searching for an ancient treasure and comes […]
Fans of the hand pies, doughnuts, and fritters from Damn Fine Hand Pies have a new place to get their fix. Owners Gene Bailey and Madeline Hissong have moved to a brick-and-mortar eatery at 4000 Shaw Boulevard. After signing a lease last fall, Bailey and Hissong revamped the former barbecue restaurant space into an oasis […]
David Sandusky cut his teeth at fine-dining establishments, but once he discovered his passion for smoked meat, there was no looking back. At BEAST Craft BBQ, the acclaimed Belleville smokehouse that he owns with his wife, Meggan, Sandusky has set the standard for the form, thanks to his impeccable brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sides, and […]
In the summer of 2023, Micaela and her family decided it was time to transform their nearly 100-year-old home in Brentwood. The house, charming yet outdated, lacked the open floor plan and functional kitchen space that they desired. Their goal was to merge an overly large dining room with a cramped kitchen to create a […]
It’s never too early to make a holiday brunch or dinner reservation or to plan a gathering at home. Consider the following list of establishments, and feel free to email us with other options (at gmahe@stlmag.com) as this list will be continuously updated. 612 North On the Menu: An all-you-can-eat barbecue-themed brunch will include a prime rib and sausage […]