happy anniversary! | Two local faves have partnered to celebrate two milestones. Dogtown Pizza and 4 Hands Brewing Company have released the Anniversary Edition pizza. The limited-edition release features sliced Italian sausage, onion and City Wide beer-infused Parmesan and Romano cheese. It was created to celebrate Dogtown Pizza’s 20th anniversary and City Wide’s 10th, as well as National Pizza Month. You can find the Anniversary Edition pizza at Schnucks and Dierbergs locations in the region.
we all scream
Looking for a sweet treat? Clayton will soon be home to the award-winning Tre Cuori Gelateria & Acai. Expected to open between January and February of next year, the new location will be housed at 42 N. Central Ave. The Clayton spot joins the gelateria’s flagship Ellisville store. … Ice cream fans also won’t want to miss the return of Marble Slab Creamery to the St. Louis region. The ice cream spot has opened in Chesterfield at 128 Hilltown Village Center.
on campus
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is revamping its dining purposes, including an increased focus on local options and made-to-order dishes. Working with Quest Management Services, the new program will include stock from local vendors such as Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co., Bakers Pride and Drunken Fish. The university has plans to bring in more local partners to continue to build its dining operations. UMSL will also be introducing a new text-based initiative to allow students to offer immediate feedback on their meal experiences.
opens + closes
Need a pick-me-up? Coffeestamp has opened its second location downtown at 1228 Washington Ave. The cafe offers ethically sourced coffee and Latin American-inspired food. … The Hill will soon be home to a new Neopolitan pizza concept. PiFi Pizza slated to open later this fall in the former Rock Star Tacos space at 4916 Shaw Ave. … An STL landmark has announced it will be closing. Having originally opened in 1961, O’Connell’s Pub hopes to remain open through St. Patrick’s Day 2027. … Chao Baan has closed after operating in the Grove for seven years. Owner Shayn Prapaisilip will focus on his family’s international grocery stores, Global Foods Market and United Provisions. … Less than a year after opening, Ozzy Market has ceased operations. The Bodega-inspired cafe offered sandwiches and grab-and-go options.