holiday fun
Eckert’s is ready for the holidays. This month, St. Louisans can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities at the farm, including cutting their own Christmas tree through Dec. 22. Other offerings include gingerbread house workshops, breakfast and photos with Santa, and a Naughty & Nice Boozy Brunch at the Cider Shed. For more information, visit eckerts.com.
in good spirits
After working with various local organizations to provide libations at events, STL Barkeep is opening its first brick-and-mortar location. Located at 1301 S. Vandeventer Ave., The Vandy will focus on cocktails and bourbon, featuring a menu of classics and innovative seasonal offerings. … Looking for a unique cocktail experience? Pour Decisions STL is a new mobile bar developed by Javia Gilliam-Sanford and Kaje Sanford. Created in a converted horse trailer, it offers a wide variety of experiences from full bar services to curated pop-ups.
on the move
After almost 40 years in Tower Grove South, Thai restaurant King & I is relocating. It will reopen in the spring at 8039 Dale Ave. in Richmond Heights—the former home of Blaze Pizza. … PokeDoke has also made a move … across the street. Last month, the CWE eatery moved to 23 S. Euclid Ave., Ste. B. The new location is almost twice as large as its original space, offering an expanded seating area and the potential for a larger menu.
game time!
If you can’t wait for St. Louis CITY SC’s inaugural season, you’re not alone. Schlafly Beer and Wellbeing Brewing Co. have released Match Day, a 35-calorie non-alcoholic English Pale Ale, to celebrate the StL’s love of soccer. “This new style showcases our rich history at Schlafly as well as St. Louis’ pride for soccer,” says Schlafly CEO Fran Caradonna. “The English Pale Ale has been intricately linked to the sport for generations.”
opens + closes
Food truck favorite Sando Shack has opened a brick-and-mortar location at 3173 Morgan Ford Road in Tower Grove South. The eatery focuses on Japanese-inspired sandwiches. … The team behind Three Kings Public House has launched a new venture. Casa deTres Reyes is serving up Mexican food at 1181 Colonnade Center in Des Peres. … A little bit of South Florida has come to Soulard. Located at 2022 S. 12th St., Café Miami is inspired by co-owner Tom Peterson’s experience with Cuban bodegas in the eatery’s namesake city. … U. City has welcomed a new all-you-can-eat hot pot spot. Shabu Day is open at 8237 Olive Blvd.