Bar K Dog Bars Suddenly Shut Down in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City, Leaving Members Seeking Refunds and Answers
Bar K, a dog bar and community space, abruptly closed all locations, leaving members seeking refunds and answers to the unexpected shutdown attributed to business challenges.
Salt + Smoke Expands Beyond St. Louis, Set to Open First Illinois Location in Edwardsville's Historic Fire Station
Salt + Smoke is expanding its St. Louis-based barbecue brand into Edwardsville, Illinois, with a new restaurant in a historic building as part of a larger development project.
End of an Era, Iconic South St. Louis County TGI Fridays Closes After 40 Years
TGI Fridays in south St. Louis has closed after 40 years, marked by a final celebration for patrons to bid farewell to the staff and share memories. The chain faces national contraction amidst financial challenges.
End of an Era as Plaza Frontenac Cinema Closes After 25 Years Amid Legal Battle Over Unpaid Rent
Plaza Frontenac Cinema is closing after failing to pay $274,000 in back rent, leading to an eviction lawsuit. Films will stop showing on February 23, with the theater fully closing on February 28.












