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Review: Copia
first impression
The second location of Copia, a popular wine bar/steakhouse on Washington Avenue, opened in May in the former Morton’s spot in Clayton. It has great ambience in a clubby, …Read More -
Apronomics: Loryn Nalic
Even on day one, remarkably robust business suggested that growth was afoot for Balkan Treat Box. “We sold out in less than two hours,” says co-owner Loryn Nalic of the chilly day in …Read More
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Quick Bites: 10.3.18
out of business
Clayton’s Whitebox Eatery has closed abruptly after about four years in business. The restaurant opened in late summer 2014, and its last day of service was in early …Read More -
Review: Crispy Edge
first impression | There is a special charm with little neighborhood restaurants, reinforced when the owner is there, walking around greeting his guests. That is the case at Crispy Edge, a …Read More
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Quick Bites: 9.19.18
finally here
After much anticipation, chef Gerard Craft’s Cinder House has opened on the eighth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel. The restaurant space underwent a complete renovation and …Read More -
Review: The Bao
first impression: This new Clayton spot is dedicated to its namesake, the bao (pronounced bow, like the front of a ship), a Chinese steamed bun. I love the concept, and the decor is really …Read More
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Apronomics: John Rodriguez of Hacienda
In 1968, Norberto ‘Bob’ Rodriguez opened Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, St. Louis’ first full service Mexican dining establishment, in a modest, 12-table space in Overland. Back …Read More
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Quick Bites: 9.5.18
frankly simple
The humble frank has found a home in U. City with the opening of Mike’s Hot Dogs Soups & Sandwiches on Olive Boulevard—and at affordable prices. The menu by …Read More -
Review: J. Devoti Trattoria
first impression »
Anyone who went to Five Bistro knows chef Anthony Devoti has talent. He’s strictly farm-to-table, including butchering his own meat. Devoti now has made his popular …Read More -
Quick Bites: 8.29.18
open & shut
Peel Wood Fired Pizza in Clayton is up and running. The 280-seat restaurant at 208 S. Meramec Ave. makes more than 20 kinds of pies in its wood-fired ovens and also serves …Read More
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Aug1WedLet’s Play Ball! Historic Games of America’s Favorite PastimeAug 1 2018 @ 10:00 am – Jan 20 2019 @ 4:00 pm
From board games to bagatelle, the exhibit showcases baseball-themed games from the 1880s to the 1960s. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
Aug24FriArtists who use free studio spaces show the fruits of their labor. Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Sep7FriBiggers’ art explores narratives in American history through paint, sculpture, video, installations and more.
Sep22Sat
Multimedia show featuring works by 34 regional artists. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.
Sep29SatMultimedia, juried show hosted by Art St. Louis. (Free opening reception Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m.)
Oct18ThuMore than 300 hand-knotted Bunyaad rugs will be available for purchase. Store hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.
Sing, dance and swim along with Ariel as Variety Theatre performs this beloved classic.
Event benefits Healing Action Network.
Oct19FriWiley, who creates large oil paintings of contemporary African-American subjects, displays 11 portraits of people the artist met during a visit to St. Louis.
Event benefits the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Oct20Sat‘Tis the season for pumpkin-flavored treats! Visit Eckert’s Country Store and Farms for the popular annual Pumpkin Jamboree. Enjoy funnel cakes and other festival food, plus a petting zoo, pony rides, music and pick-your-own pumpkin fields.
Some of the world’s most endangered wolves will be featured, along with a cougar kitten named Charlie and visits with a porcupine, raven, kangaroo and more.
Wild animal enthusiasts, head to Eureka this weekend for Wolf Fest at the Endangered Wolf Center. World-renowned conservation ambassador David Jackson will talk about these and other fascinating animals. Live music, food trucks, local artists and kids’ activities will be featured as well.
Hundreds of new and gently used designer bags will be for sale. Guest speaker is Sue McCarthy, founder of the Vault Luxury Resale and author of “Good, Better, Best: The Rags-to-Riches Story of the Upscale Resale Queen.
Event benefits Concordance Academy.
Event benefits the Migrant & Immigrant Community Action Project (M.I.C.A.).
Oct21SunEvent includes a 1-mile Fun Run (Youth and Adult), 5K and 10K, plus a Trick or Treat Village for the kids.
Oct24Wed
Darius de Haas, an original cast member of the musical Rent, celebrates the centennial of the birth of Leonard Bernstein.
Presenters are Lisa Carson and Stephanie Stegman, both of whom specialize in occupational therapy.
This “Spooktacular” yoga experience will be led by Debby Siegel. Class includes a costume contest with a prize for the winner.
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