FOOD & DRINK
O'Fallon, Illinois, restaurant permanently closes Tuesday, citing sales and staffing struggles
O'FALLON, Ill. — An O'Fallon, Illinois, restaurant permanently closed Tuesday after its owner said in a social media post that it could not continue operating financially. In a post on O'Town Food Hall and Tap House's Facebook page Tuesday, owner Stephen Edwards said the restaurant has struggled with sales and staffing since the COVID-19 pandemic and could not remain open, saying, "... our often-extreme efforts have only realized minimal gains, if any."
Vote for Belleville’s Skyview Drive-In for the best in the US
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — The Skyview Drive-In in Belleville is making headlines today as it competes for the title of Best Drive-In Theater of 2024, a nomination by USA Today. To claim this honor, Skyview needs your votes. Celebrating its 75th season this year since opening in 1949, Skyview features two screens that present double-features every […]
Two growing St. Louis restaurant chains join forces, eye expansion
ST. LOUIS — Gastronauts Food Group, a new restaurant group housing local favorites Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Taco Buddha, has launched in St. Louis. Officials said the group's formation will allow the brands to streamline their operations and cross-market, while also setting them up for both local and national expansion.
Pop rock band performing in St. Louis area this summer
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Mark your calendars! Pop rock band Imagine Dragons will perform in Maryland Heights, Missouri, this summer. The "Loom World Tour" will come to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Aug. 16, 2024. The tour will also make stops at legendary venues across the country including Los...
Mueller Furniture raises awareness on how fast furniture impacts the environment
With an increase in remote work and people spending more time in their homes since the pandemic, people have been inspired to refurnish and redecorate their houses. This interest has increased the popularity of fast furniture; furniture that is meant to last between one and five years. The Environmental Protection Agency predicts 9 million tons of furniture end up in a landfill each year.
Strawberry season: When you can pick your own berries at Eckert's
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Strawberry season has arrived at Eckert's! Starting Wednesday, April 24, guests can head out to the fields in Belleville to pick fresh berries by the pound. The strawberry fields at Eckert's Farm, located at 951 S. Green Mount Road, will be open every day for picking...
Sugar Shack Cafe now open in Granite City offering Southern flavors and retro vibes
Sugar Shack Cafe has opened at 1416 E. 20th St. in Granite City, Illinois, in the former home of Petri Cafe. The 1950s-vibe diner, owned by Trecie Wilson and Steven Perkins, served its first breakfast April 1. The couple most recently ran their Madison, Illinois, location of Sugar Shack as takeout only, but now they have closed that location and jumped into a full-service, sit-down restaurant dishing up the kind of comfort food that is close to their hearts.
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