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Since 1946, Ted Drewes Has Been Handing Frozen Custard Concretes Out The Window On Route 66 In St. Louis

They hand your dessert across the counter upside down, and not a drop falls out. That little flip is a famous ritual at a walk-up custard stand on old Route 66 in Missouri. The treat is called a concrete, and the name fits because it’s frozen custard blended so thick a spoon nearly stands up. The stand has no indoor seating, so everyone orders at the windows and eats outside.

St. Louis, MO · 23h

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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...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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Union Loafers pauses pizza service

Union Loafers (1629 Tower Grove) has paused its pizza operations. The restaurant announced the news via an Instagram post on Monday afternoon. A note on its website reads: “Hey Loafers, as of Saturday, 11/7, we have decided to suspend pizza service. Loafers Lunch, bread and our other locations will keep the same hours. Thank you!

St. Louis, MO · 19h

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Brewery Lights returns with new themed nights

Most holiday attractions welcome you with a ticket scan. At one of St. Louis’ most famous breweries, admission comes with a complimentary beer for visitors ages 21 and older. And that’s only the beginning of an evening at Brewery Lights, where the Budweiser Clydesdales parade through the historic brewery...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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St. Louis Regulars Still Grab Fried Fish Sandwiches Stacked On Rye At Carl’s Drive-In? No, At Schottzie’s

Some St. Louis traditions survive because people refuse to let them go. In South County, there is a neighborhood bar and grill where families have been eating since the early 1970s, and some grandkids now bring their own kids. It serves a cod sandwich at lunch, a rare old-school city...

St. Louis, MO · 12d

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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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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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Crafts & Cocktails: Vision Board Workshop

Map out your vision for the year ahead! Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis for a fun, creative Crafts & Cocktails: Vision Board Workshop led by Mary McGuire. This workshop is for guests ages 18 and older. The evening combines artistic goal-setting with a relaxed, social atmosphere.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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.

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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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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.

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Schnucks Extends ‘Deals For Weeks’ Value Program To Early ’27

Schnuck Markets is extending its “Deals for Weeks” value initiative until early 2027. The St. Louis-based grocer launched the program’s newest cycle Nov. 4 with locked-in savings on 891 winter and holiday essentials through Jan. 5. Designed to complement the grocer’s traditional weekly sales, “Deals for Weeks”...

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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 · 5d

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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 · 15d

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The Breakfast Burrito At This Hidden Gem Missouri Restaurant Hits Different And You Need To Try It

Somewhere on a brick corner in St. Louis, Missouri, a breakfast burrito is being assembled right now that has absolutely no business being as good as it is, and yet here we are. Southwest Diner is the kind of place that makes you wonder how you went this long without...

St. Louis, MO · 11d

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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 · 3d

St. Louis American

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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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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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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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...