good brews | In November, Blueprint Coffee launched its inaugural giveback blend Tektōn. For every pound sold, $1 will be donated to a local nonprofit organization chosen quarterly. The first is LifeWise StL, which helps individuals and families achieve economic well-being.
sweet success
Bijoux Handcrafted Chocolates opened a second shop in Webster Groves at 7930 Big Bend Blvd., Ste. A. The new location will allow chocolatier Meggie Mobely to expand her offerings with more than three times the space of the original Des Peres location, which will remain open. … If your sweet tooth still isn’t satisfied, Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery plans to open its seventh location this spring in the Central West End at 308 N. Euclid Ave.
under new ownership
Months after being put up for sale, Kohn’s Kosher Meat & Deli Restaurant in Creve Coeur has found new ownership. The iconic restaurant was originally opened in 1963 by Simon and Bobbi Kohn, and most recently, it was operated by their children Lenny and Rosemary. Now, day-to-day operations will be handled by A.J. Moll, who also will be a minority partner in the new ownership group. … Benton Park Cafe is reopening its doors after closing in April. Co-owners Gavin Haslett and Elicia Eskew plan to stick with its original concept and a streamlined menu.
feeding good
Tacos 4 Life in O’Fallon, Missouri, is celebrating donating enough money to provide 500,000 meals to those in need since it opened in November 2021. For every taco, salad, quesadilla, rice bowl or nachos sold at the location, 24 cents is donated to Feed My Starving Children.
opens + closes
More than a year after closing its previous restaurant to make way for Costco, Nobu is back in University City at 6253 Delmar Blvd. on The Loop. The new location is focused on chef-created multicourse omakase meals centered on sushi and sashimi … Brew Tulum Specialty Coffee Experience is bringing traditional Mexican practices to the StL at 5090 Delmar Blvd. In addition to specialty roasted coffee, the cafe serves a traditional Mexican breakfast menu. … Matt McGuire’s second restaurant, Wright’s Tavern, is now open in the former home of I Fratellini at 7624 Wydown Blvd. in Clayton. … My Marie is serving up Haitian cuisine at 3147 Cherokee St. The menu was created to reflect owner Marie Louis Jeune ‘s Haitian roots, with items like fried pork griot and stewed goat and oxtail.