Baldwin
Baldwin, IL · Food & Drink
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Chili Cook-Off Chaos & Porta-Potty Nightmares
Rafe Williams is channeling Michael McDonald for his National Anthem punishment, the Belleville Chili Cook-Off has turned into a gastrointestinal danger zone, and Riz is having a full-blown crisis over the size of his teeth on the new Rizz Show billboard. Welcome to another episode of The Rizzuto Show, where...
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This Old-School Missouri Italian Bakery Still Fills Its Cannoli By Hand The Family Way
A bakery owner once handed a family three free cakes after theirs was stolen from a car before a picnic. That tells you plenty about the people behind this counter. The shop is family run, and it reportedly began with the current owner’s grandfather. Three display cases hold cannoli, napoleons, custard puffs, and a famous chocolate treat that confuses first-timers.
fastfoodclub.com
This Elegant Steakhouse Inside A Missouri Casino Pours From 300-Plus Wines, And Its Filet Is Worth The Drive To St. Louis
Some of the best dinners in St. Louis happen far from the slot machines, even when they sit under the same roof. On the south edge of the city, a casino hides a dining room built for slow evenings, polished booths, and a filet that people plan whole nights around.
fastfoodclub.com
Locals Swear The Best Gooey Butter Cake In St. Louis Comes From This Old Neighborhood Bakery
St. Louis gave the world gooey butter cake, and people here take that bragging right seriously. Ask around about where to find the best slice, and one small corner of a historic neighborhood keeps coming up. Some folks drive four hours just to grab a square before closing time. The...
saucemagazine.com
St. Louis-based Vodkade makes Grape a permanent flavor
Vodkade is making grape a permanent part of its lineup after the flavor quickly became the St. Louis-based brand’s top seller. Originally introduced as a limited-time offering in June, Zero Sugar Grape is now the fastest-moving product in the brand’s portfolio, earning a permanent spot just four months after its debut.
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This Unfussy Missouri Bakery Serves Donuts So Good You Might Cry Tears Of Joy
There are exactly two kinds of people in this world: those who have been to Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri, and those who don’t yet know what they’re missing. Both groups deserve our compassion, but only one of them is eating well on a Tuesday morning.
northonpoint.org
How Many Energy Drinks Is Too Much?
We all should know that energy drinks are bad for you, but we can’t help drinking them because we have a lot of stuff to do. We think we need them, or we just like them. My dad is a Family Dollar general manager. He was talking to another manager, and then he told me that the other manager’s employee was a hardcore gamer and had 12 energy drinks in 12 hours. Sadly, his heart had burst because of all the energy drinks. High schoolers drink a lot of them, but they should have zero according to Yale Medicine.
stlmag.com
St. Louis chefs share their favorite Halloween candy
Every year, I buy a bag of fun-size Twix in mid-October with the intention of getting ahead of the Halloween candy shopping game, only to find it completely empty well in advance of the holiday. They’ve been my favorite candy since I was a kid, and though many other tastes have changed, this one has been a constant. I’m also just as fond of Pixie Stix as I was when I was a kid, though they’re rarely handed out on Halloween—a missed opportunity.
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Flying Biscuit Café Lands First Missouri Spot in St. Charles, Eyes Nine More
A Southern-inspired breakfast chain known for biscuits and mimosa flights plans to open its first Missouri location in St. Charles in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to The Flying Biscuit Café. The franchise group has signed a lease for the property at 1016 S. 5th St., less than...
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Battling the Critics: A Missouri Restaurant’s Brunch Showdown
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Downtown Restaurant Week returns November 16–22, with discounts and specials on tasty eats and drinks
For seven days in November, downtown St. Louis becomes an invitation to pull up a chair, try somewhere new, and rediscover the restaurants that help give the heart of the city its unique flavor and personality. Downtown Restaurant Week returns November 16–22, bringing diners a lineup of specials designed to...
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Folks Cross The Whole State Just To Order This Missouri Diner’s Pan-Fried Chicken Dinner
A Missouri chicken joint has reportedly been frying birds since 1962, and its menu still lists frog legs, chicken livers, and something called sticky wings. That lineup alone should grab your attention. The half chicken arrives crispy outside and juicy inside. The breading stays plain and simple, so a lineup...
fastfoodclub.com
Families Fill The Booths At Crown Candy Kitchen In St. Louis For BLTs And Malts
Some St. Louis lunch spots come and go, but one corner on the city’s old Northside has been serving sandwiches and frosty treats for more than a century. Families line up outside, grandparents bring grandkids, and first-timers leave planning their next trip. The big draw is a BLT so...
greaterstlinc.com
Urban Chestnut to offer a Blues home game beer discount at free Oktoberfest in Kiener Plaza Oct. 22 and 29
Calling all fans of the St. Louis Blues and local craft beer: Show off your Blues gear at Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.’s Oktoberfest in Kiener Plaza on Oct. 22 or 29, and score $1 off beers before cheering on the team at Enterprise Center. On both nights, guests wearing...
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This Missouri General Store Stocks Over 100 Soda Flavors Alongside Nostalgic Candy And Ice Cream
Root beer, cherry cola, orange cream, and flavors that sound like somebody made them up on a dare all share shelf space here. This Missouri general store carries more than a hundred kinds of soda, so grabbing a drink can turn into a surprisingly long decision. The candy selection keeps...