Jordan Goodman will convert a long‑vacant Russell Boulevard service station into a small, family‑friendly taqueria with a covered four‑seasons patio and walk‑up window.

A decades-old Florissant tavern announced a planned shutdown for Sunday, June 28; the owner thanked customers but gave no reason. Regulars have a short window to visit.

Zhanglala Beef Noodles opened its first U.S. location at 6316 Delmar Blvd in University City, serving Lanzhou‑style hand‑pulled beef noodles and localized dishes. The 3,000‑sq‑ft spot seats about 105 and offers dine‑in, takeout and online ordering.

A photo tour of Cottle Village in Cottleville spotlights a restored farmhouse dining room, house spirits and a menu of hearty, chef-driven plates. The distillery, patio and upstairs cocktail lounge make it a weekend draw.

Oni opened at 4370 Manchester in The Grove, pairing inventive ramen bowls with playful sushi rolls and izakaya snacks in a late‑night setting.

A dirty‑soda chain filed plans for a two‑lane drive‑thru in Wentzville with room for about 17 cars, marking another local expansion.

Joey B’s is opening in Lake St. Louis this summer. The chain will hold a June 16–21 job fair and is targeting a July grand opening.

A fried‑chicken chain will build its first ground‑up prototype in the St. Louis area, with construction slated to start this month.

Oliver Properties is converting 1122 Washington into a 10,000‑sqft Wash Ave Food Hall with eight vendors, two bars and a retractable‑roof patio aimed for October 2026.

Ben Poremba’s Del Bono will open June 18 in the Maker’s Yard with 12‑inch wood‑fired pizzas, soft‑serve gelato and Italian cocktails.

A Michelin-star chef will run dining at The Inns at St. Albans, bringing tasting menus, vineyard dinners and a small new fine-dining room to the property.

Potbelly filed a May 18 permit to convert a 3,300‑sq‑ft corner at 2 N. Euclid Ave in the Central West End, with about $200K in interior work planned. No opening date yet.

Local label Retta Jane is seeking city approval to open a combined boutique and wine bar in downtown Clayton.