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Murder Mysteries, Bookish Cocktails, and Art Resurgence: How HBO Satire, Tomes & Tonics and Museum Treasures Light Up St. Louis: This Week Now In St. Louis and Missouri

St. Louis balances vibrant culture and serious local headlines this week, from a clever new bookstore bar in historic St. Charles and hidden art museum treasures to buzz around Jason Bateman’s upcoming HBO dark comedy. Overview: St. Louis region updates highlight the launch of the whimsical Tomes & Tonics...

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Young Conservation Area: Labarque Hills Trail Hike

Walk through oak and hickory forests ablaze with fall color and past leaf-covered pools on the Labarque Hills Trail at Young Conservation Area. The hike is 5.9 miles long with a natural surface that can be rocky in spots. You’ll walk on connector trails before reaching the 3.5-mile Labarque Hills Trail loop.

Eureka, MO · 3d

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Inside Sur Lie, the new South City wine shop and bistro from the team behind Little Fox

Since 2019, James Beard-recognized eatery Little Fox has charmed St. Louisans with its seasonal modern cuisine and cozy neighborhood vibe. Now, its founders have given their guests even more ways to enjoy themselves in Fox Park. Husband-and-wife team Craig and Mowgli Rivard debuted Sur Lie in September, featuring wine-led, European-inspired fare.

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The Main House Offers Historic-House Dining On South Main Street In St. Charles, Missouri

Some dinners happen in a plain room with a parking lot view. Others happen in an old building on a brick-lined street, with a deck that looks toward the Missouri River. St. Charles has plenty of the second kind, and one South Main Street restaurant has quietly become a favorite for birthdays, anniversaries, business lunches, and lazy weekend brunches. People book tables here for the patio alone, and some of them stumble in by happy accident and come back on purpose.

St Charles, MO · 4d

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The 3 most beloved Missouri restaurants that are now gone

Missouri has already lost several longtime restaurant favorites, and another round of goodbyes has changed the St. Louis dining scene. Three very different local spots are now gone, each leaving…

St. Louis, MO · 14d

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Families Have Shared Pizza Cut In Squares At Imo’s In St. Louis Since 1964

Some cities argue about pizza, but St. Louis settled the matter decades ago. Here, the crust snaps like a cracker, the cheese is a local invention most of the country has never heard of, and the whole pie gets cut into small squares instead of wedges. That square cut is...

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St. Louis actor and comedian Guy Torry in town for two performances this weekend

In his 34 years in show business, St. Louis actor and comedian Guy Torry has performed “everywhere,” but never at an art museum — until now. “I don't want to overthink it. I still want to be me, but I still want to respect the space that I'm in and that crowd that comes,” he said. “It's kind of a dance.”

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Ribbon-Cutting November 14 At Four Tulips Tearoom In Augusta

For many, tea is more than just a hot drink. It is a cherished way to bring people together. That philosophy is at the heart of Four Tulips Tearoom, a charming space nestled inside Stone Ledge Antiques, blending vintage elegance with heartfelt hospitality. Tracy DeLay, the owner, was inspired to...

Augusta, MO · 2d

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Seven Missouri Bakeries Still Making Gooey Butter Cake The Old St. Louis Way

Gooey butter cake is the dessert St. Louis claims as its own. It is a flat, sugary square with a soft, rich center and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. You will not find it at most bakeries outside Missouri, which makes the places still baking it a real treat. Here are seven shops across the state, from old neighborhood favorites to newer spots, that keep this classic going.

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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.

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You Can Buy Salvaged Craft Supplies By The Jar, Bag, Or Pound At This Missouri Shop

Wine corks by the jar. Buttons by the bag. Fabric, yarn, and ceramic pieces by the pound. One shop in Missouri sells salvaged craft supplies this way, and every price sits below typical craft stores. The stock comes from things people no longer wanted. Old book pages, picture frames, salvaged...

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Photos: St. Louis Supper Club at Sidney Street Cafe

On November 2, 2026, St. Louis Magazine hosted our latest St. Louis Supper Club, presented by ReeceNichols, at Sidney Street Cafe in Benton Park. “Cheryl and I chose a classic over the latest hot spot,” says George. “For decades, Sidney Street Cafe has been a perennial favorite among St. Louis’ best restaurants..”

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DiSC Eats: From Home Cooking to Restaurant Ownership: The Inspiring Journey of Angelise and James Latimore

Overview: Angelise and James Latimore successfully transitioned from selling home-cooked plates on social media to owning their own brick-and-mortar restaurant, Honey’s, located at 5051 Riverview Boulevard in North St. Louis. Starting with pop-up burger stands at local car washes, the couple overcame municipal red tape, limited capital, and neighborhood doubts by purchasing their commercial building outright through a land tax sale. Today, Honey’s serves signature smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, and sugar-free juices, while securing corporate catering contracts with brands like Pepsi and Saint Louis University.

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Restaurant Ordering Etiquette

In this edition of Coffee Talk, presented by Carol House Furniture, Great Day shares ordering habits that restaurant staff may appreciate.

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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.

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Indoor pool to open near end of month; Arnold closes outdoor pool at recreation center

The Arnold Recreation Center will not have an open pool until near the end of the month. The city closed the outdoor pool on Oct. 30 at the rec center, 1695 Missouri State Road, and announced the indoor pool will not open until near the end of November. Arnold closed...

Arnold, MO · 3d

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4 Hands Brewing Co. celebrates 15 years in St. Louis

When 4 Hands Brewing Co. opened its doors on Nov. 11, 2011, the St. Louis craft beer landscape looked a lot different. Fifteen years later, founder and CEO Kevin Lemp is celebrating the brewery’s history while looking ahead to what comes next. 15 Years in the Making. The anniversary...

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Opens New Next-Gen Spot in O'Fallon, Missouri

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken opens its next-gen spot in O'Fallon with giveaways, prizes & free chicken for a year! Dan Sokolik, VP of marketing, joins My St. Louis Live In the Kitchen, sponsored by More for Less Remodeling, to celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary and new O'Fallon grand opening — visit leesfamousrecipe.com, posted after the show at firstalert4.com/mystllive.

O'Fallon, MO · 5d

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