St. Charles Ignites Winter Fun with Chili and Beer at 'Bowls & Brews' and 'Fete De Glace' Festival
Saint Charles City Government announces the Bowls & Brews meets Fete De Glace event combining a chili cook-off with craft beer tasting and ice sculpture displays, offering prizes and inviting participants to register.
Missouri Department of Education Highlights Significant Progress and Sets New Goals for Public Schools in 2025 Review
Missouri DESE's report highlights public education progress in 2025, with improved school performance, teacher retention, and student assessment strategies. The state's historic budget supports this success with significant funding increases.
Street Meat Showdown Roils Downtown St. Louis Nights
Neighbors and vendors are clashing over late‑night sidewalk food stands in downtown St. Louis, pitting safety concerns against nightlife and small‑business livelihoods. City rules and online debates are forcing a closer look at permits and enforcement.
Yemeni Chai Hits Delmar Loop As MOTW Coffee Plots Missouri Debut
MOTW Coffee, born from the Muslims of the World brand, is opening its first Missouri shop in the Delmar Loop in April with Yemeni chai, specialty lattes and pastries. The Delmar storefront is co‑owned by St. Louis native Shamaas Nyazee.
CWE Supper Club Mainlander Climbs Euclid, Uncorks Jujube Inn Lounge
Mainlander moved up Euclid into a larger Central West End storefront and launched The Jujube Inn, a walk‑in, no‑tipping lounge that’s already reshaping the neighborhood night scene. The move was meant to protect the ticketed Supper Club while adding steady bar revenue.
From Ghost Starbucks To Gigi’s: Clayton Corner Scores Late-Night Revival
Gigi’s Cafe will replace the long-vacant Clayton Starbucks in a 2,200‑sq‑ft renovation from Louie and Wright’s Tavern owner Matt McGuire, after Plan Commission approval. The proposal includes a bar, patio seating and evening reservations as the permit heads to City Council.
Kokuu Ramen & Sushi Bar Slurps Its Way Into Glen Carbon Next To Dick’s
Kokuu Ramen & Sushi Bar is opening at Orchard Town Center in Glen Carbon, taking a 3,150‑sq‑ft space near Dick’s Sporting Goods with an early‑summer target. The St. Louis ramen shop promises tonkotsu bowls and a compact sushi menu.
Cottleville Farmhouse Tavern Lures Road Trippers With Whiskey And Wood-Fired Feasts
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.
Slurp Alert: Zhanglala's Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles Hit the Delmar Loop
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.
