Open in NewsBreak

Centreville

See all locations
Customize your news
49°F
publisher avatar

Lifestyle

Belleville News-Democrat

partner publisher · 18.8K followers
article img

These are the 10 highest-rated restaurants in Belleville, Tripadvisor says

A recent ranking from popular travel and reviews site Tripadvisor named Papa Vito’s the No. 1 best restaurant in Belleville , and it isn’t the first top rating the establishment has received. Papa Vito’s has twice previously been named the No. 1 best pizza restaurant in the metro-east by News-Democrat readers, and it’s also one of the more affordable local options for thin-crust pies. Fans of Papa Vito’s praise its family atmosphere, quality ingredients and quick service in reviews. Tripadvisor users gave Papa Vito’s a rating of 4.6 on a 5-point scale with 211 reviews, landing it in first place among 164 Belleville restaurants listed on the site. In addition to its famed pizzas, Papa Vito’s also serves wings, salads, calzones and a variety of appetizers. Signature pies include the Alfredo pizza, BBQ lovers pizza and Papa’s Deluxe. Papa Vito’s has locations in downtown Belleville, west Belleville, Millstadt and Smithton. Tavern on Main was Tripadvisor’s runner-up for best Belleville restaurant, with 213 reviews and a rating of 4.3. Reviewers lauded Tavern on Main’s ambiance , drink selection and high-end ingredients. The dinner menu at Tavern on Main features standout appetizers like the Mahi Mahi quesadilla, portabella strips and crab cakes,

Belleville, IL · 1d

stlmag.com

website

Maull’s barbecue sauce is back

Get those “park” steaks ready, St. Louisans. Maull’s is making a comeback. According to its website, the St. Louis barbecue sauce brand will return December 1, closing out its 100th year with new packaging and the promise of the same bold, tangy, flavor that generations of St. Louisans grew up with.

St. Louis, MO · 1d
article img

everafterinthewoods.com

website

The Fried Gizzards At This Unassuming Illinois Diner Have Locals Coming Back Every Week

A giant chicken in a top hat stands on a pole outside a bright turquoise building. Honestly, that alone would make me hit the brakes. The fact that the chicken guards a window serving fried gizzards seals the deal. There’s no dining room here at all. You walk up, order...

Alton, IL · 3d
article img

St. Louis American

website

Beyond a box of rice

The most “St. Louis” scene from Eric “Remrod” Mayes’ documentary Half Order doesn’t even take place on this continent. A Northside expat who has lived in China for the better part of a decade daps up his favorite street food vendor and greets him in Chinese. He orders some rice and sings its praises. But he still stands on the notion that St. Louis Chinese food is better than any he has eaten in China.

St. Louis, MO · 2d
article img

petrescuereport.com

website

Homeless man living in car called for help when his dog gave birth to 12 puppies in backseat

A call came into Stray Rescue of St. Louis two days ago from a man who had been living in his car with his dog. The homeless man asked the rescue organization for help; his dog had given birth, and she had been nursing her newborn puppies in the backseat of his vehicle.

St. Louis, MO · 4h

firstalert4.com

website

Zaxby’s plans for first St. Louis area location

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Zaxby’s has been approved for its first St. Louis area location. The restaurant will be in St. Charles County, north of Interstate 70 on Wentzville Parkway. It will be across the street from a Chick-fil-A. Zaxby’s is often seen as a competitor to Chick-fil-A.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Skip The Chains And Bite Into Missouri’s Best Italian Beef Sandwich At This No-Frills Deli

A sandwich should never require a map, a reservation, or a second mortgage. Blues City Deli in St. Louis understands this, and it’s been quietly proving the point in the Benton Park neighborhood. Let’s start with the building itself. The green storefront has red trim and bold gold...

St. Louis, MO · 6d

myfamilytravels.com

website

The Secret Missouri Italian Spot Locals Claim Serves The Best Pasta In The State

A former molecular geneticist now hand-rolls thick spaghetti in a tiny gilded dining room. Yep, the scientist traded lab coats for pasta flour, and I can’t imagine a better career switch. The dining room was designed with just 18 seats. Everyone shares communal tables, so your lunch neighbor might...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

KMOX News Radio

partner publisher · 23.8K followers

Eureka renames Six Flags Road, with new highway signs expected by spring

Eureka renames Six Flags Road, with new highway signs expected by spring

Eureka, MO · 1d

St. Louis American

website

Jodeci kicks off ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis with appreciative fans

On Wednesday night at Stifel Theatre, St. Louis wasn’t judging Jodeci against their younger selves. The audience came to celebrate what they’ve meant for 35 years. Our city had the distinction of being the first stop on Jodeci’s tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their genre-defining debut, Forever My Lady. The November 4 show launched a more than 30-city run that continues through January 2027.

St. Louis, MO · 19h

familydestinationsguide.com

website

Drive To This Remote Missouri Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

Some restaurants are easy to find, and some restaurants are worth finding, and Annie Gunn’s in Chesterfield, Missouri is the rare kind that manages to be both at the same time. You just have to be willing to drive a little, and trust that what’s waiting for you at...

Chesterfield, MO · 3d

takingthekids.com

website

Over 1,000 Bald Eagles Spend The Winter Along The Mississippi River In Illinois

Bald eagles in winter care about one thing above almost anything else: open water. Below the big locks and dams on the Mississippi, churning water often refuses to freeze, and fish get stunned or pushed to the surface. That turns those spots into all-you-can-eat buffets for our national bird. Illinois...

Illinois · 1d

granitecitygossip.com

website

Granite City Fresh Market Plans Major Investment

Plans to bring Granite City Fresh Market to the former Save A Lot location took a significant step forward as the Granite City Council voted unanimously to move the project forward. Investors attended the council meeting to present plans for a new full-service grocery market and extensive improvements to the Bellemore Village Shopping Center.

Granite City, IL · 2d

WBBM News Radio

partner publisher · 61.7K followers

World's Largest Catsup Bottle: Collinsville's claim to fame

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Collinsville, IL · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

partner publisher · 3.6K followers

Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections Oct. 26-30

All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.

Glen Carbon, IL · 2d

route66news.com

website

Henry’s Rabbit Ranch will host the late owner’s rabbits at Holiday Market on Nov. 21

The new owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, announced they will have several of the late owner’s pet rabbits at a Holiday Market on Nov. 21. “Some of Rich Henry’s beloved rabbits, including Big Red, Little Red, and several others, will be making a special appearance!” the business stated in a Facebook post.

Staunton, IL · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

partner publisher · 3.6K followers

Strength, balance and community found in Glen Carbon chair class

The Age Well program uses dumbbells and bands to work on posture, strength, balance and flexibility; the center partners with Senior Services Plus.

Glen Carbon, IL · 12h

edglentoday.com

website

Shopping, Live Music and Fundraisers Fill Nov. 6-8 Calendar

Art, live music, family activities and community fundraisers offer a variety of ways to spend Nov. 6-8, 2026. Explore the highlights below and visit RiverBender.com Events for the complete calendar. Downtown Alton businesses will welcome shoppers from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 for First Fridays Late Night Art &...

Alton, IL · 2d

FOX 2

partner publisher · 117.2K followers

Pokémon fans camp at Fairview Heights Best Buy for card launch

Pokémon fans camped out overnight at a Fairview Heights Best Buy on Thursday to secure limited edition Delta Reign collector card decks celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary.

Fairview Heights, IL · 12h