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Here’s what St. Louis restaurants opened and closed in February 2026
If January blew into the St. Louis restaurant scene with a roar, then February is going out with a meow. In other words: not too much happened. Of note was the addition of four local concepts to Energizer Park’s food program: fusion restaurant Taco Buddha, specialty coffee roaster Goshen, Detroit pizza joint Motor Town and Biscuit Town, the Neon Greens pop-up turned permanent.
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Gibson Takes on SCHS Full Time
In the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, Courtney Gibson, the current choir director, will be taking over the theater classes at St. Charles High. Currently she directs Madrigal, Treble, Concert and Mixed choir at SCHS, along with the choir at Hardin Middle School. Next year, she will be full-time at SCHS with the extra classes of Drama 1, and Actor’s Studio in the fall, and Drama 2 and Tech Theater in the spring. Gibson is excited to teach drama because she actually has her undergraduate degree in theater.
KSDK
Sting to perform in St. Louis
Sting is coming to St. Louis. He will perform at Stifel Theatre on Oct. 17, and tickets go on sale Friday.
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St. Louis restaurant openings and closings: February 2026
It may be the shortest month of the year, but February seemed to linger – and it brought a wave of restaurant openings across the St. Louis metro area. Shortwave Coffee, based in Columbia, Missouri, took over the former Quarrelsome Coffee space, while Arzola’s Fajitas + Margaritas expanded with a new riverside location in St. Charles. Katie’s Pizza & Pasta debuted its fourth location in Crestwood, at the corner of Sappington and Watson roads.
5 On Your Side
UKraft owners to open Tex-Mex concept in St. Louis County
BALLWIN, Mo. — The owners of Ukraft Cafe and Catering are opening a new Tex-Mex concept in Ballwin. GuacoTaco will open at 14560 Manchester Road in the space previously occupied by Tacos 4 Life, which closed earlier this year. The new Tex-Mex concept will open in late April, just in time for Cinco de Mayo, co-owner Matt Ratz said. Ratz co-owns Ukraft and the new GuacoTaco with his brother, Mike Ratz.
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Meet some of the women stirring up St. Louis’ cocktail scene
McGhee has a rare combination of precision, fluid creativity, and chaos management, according to The Royale’s owner, Steve Smith. “She can serve a packed bar, can keep the team moving, break up a weird argument about vermouth, and still remember who ordered the mezcal neat,” Smith says. “That’s experience and instinct.” McGhee also has a penchant for utilizing fresh ingredients. Try one of her ingenious creations—specifically, the Beetlejuice (with Hendricks Gin, fresh pressed Beet Juice, lemon juice, house-made juniper simple, and tonic).
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Crystal Highlands Bistro Adding Evening Dinners This Friday and Saturday
The Crystal Highlands Bistro, south of Festus on Highway 61 will offer evening dinners this weekend March 6th and 7th. Rebecca Surdyke of The Bistro believes the setting is perfect for this unique dining experience. The hours for dinner this Friday and Saturday are 5pm-9pm and you don’t have to be a member of Crystal Highlands to make a reservation. Surdyke says the menu will include chef’s signature entrees, fresh seasonal special, crisp salads and appetizers, house made desserts, wine and craft beverages.
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Everything You Need To Know For Hermann Wurstfest 2026
Every year, Hermann’s more than 180-year sausage-making history culminates with the Hermann Wurstfest, a celebration of all things sausage. From sausage sampling and competitions to kraut-making classes, German dancing, live music, and the highly-anticipated Wiener Dog Derby, dog costume contest, and talent show – there’s something for everyone in Hermann, March 27 – 29.
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The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art says farewell with ‘Liminal’
Since 1993, the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) at St. Louis University has been a haven for exploring the intersections of art, religion, and spirituality. Now, St. Louis is preparing to bid MOCRA farewell, but not before a celebration of its legacy through Liminal, a final exhibition of works by 47 artists.
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Sting adds St. Louis stop to 2026 tour
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Sting has added a St. Louis stop to his 2026 tour. The 17-time Grammy Award Winner’s “Sting 3.0″ tour will stop at the Stifel Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 17. Members of Sting’s fan club will have first access to tickets...
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Stan Musial and Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier are both longtime St. Lous favorites
Cardinals fans heading to Spring Training in Florida can score some free chocolate, in a chocolate bar that has two famous St. Louis names on it: Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier and Stan Musial. Both are St. Louis favorites. Just visit the new Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier Palm Beach store during Spring...
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Missouri Trout Parks Open for Spring; Bonne Terre City Lake to Add Trout in 2027
Bonne Terre, Mo. (KFMO) - Missouri’s trout parks opened Sunday, marking the start of the 2026 fishing season. The state’s four trout parks, Maramec Spring Park, Bennett Spring State Park, Montauk State Park, and Roaring River State Park, are known for their high-quality trout fishing on cold-water streams, supported by on-site trout hatcheries.
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This Retro 1950s Diner In Missouri Will Take You Back In Time
Time travel is real, and it’s parked on St. Charles Rock Road in St. Louis, serving burgers that’ll make you want to slick your hair back and start a sock hop. Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant is where the 1950s never ended, and honestly, why would you want them to?
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Roaming St. Louis: Honduran native puts 'stamp' on coffee
For his latest Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX host Scott Jagow visits Coffeestamp, a coffee shop in South City. He speaks with owner Patrick Clapp, a Honduran native, about their story, the coffee//food and the neighborhood.
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Fruit bowl and smoothie chain coming to St. Louis
CLAYTON, Mo. — Playa Bowls, a fruit bowl and smoothie chain with over 400 shops nationwide, has signed a franchise deal with a local health care executive and his wife to enter the St. Louis market. The company said Monday that Brittany and Jeff Ciaramita signed a five-unit development...