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J. Cho Korean Kitchen Opens In Overland

A new Korean kitchen has opened its doors in Overland, serving up shaved-ice bingsu, kimbop, and street food. J. Cho Korean Kitchen now occupies the former O! Wing Plus space, with a dining room where customers can sit down for quick bites rather than relying solely on carryout. The restaurant...

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Petty Grievances’ ‘Petty Party’ takes no prisoners

The musical personification of angry youth, St. Louis’ Petty Grievances make punk noise on their own terms. Their debut album, Petty Party, released in June, finds them returning to the sonic skullduggery they unveiled in their self-titled 2023 EP and last year’s single “Guy Picciotto’s Ice Cream Social.”

St. Louis, MO · 6d

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The sweet story behind The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza's rooftop beehives

Nine stories above the Central West End’s bustling streets, something sweet is happening. Situated atop the historic Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza hotel are four colonies of bees hard at work – much like the people crisscrossing the streets below. These hives are the result of meticulous caretaking by Eric Phillips, the hotel's executive chef and resident beekeeper, who started the hives in 2018 with then-executive chef Gunter Weber. “I became hooked on it and have a real passion for beekeeping,” Phillips says. “They became part of my work responsibilities. I have been the resident beekeeper ever since.”

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We Are Quincy/Hannibal

One Missouri Restaurant Made America's 12 Most Haunted List

A famous Missouri place has just been named one of the 12 most haunted restaurants in America.

St. Louis, MO · 11d

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Cheesecake Factory sets opening date at West County mall

The Cheesecake Factory has set the opening date for its new restaurant location at West County Center. The eatery will open Tuesday, Nov. 10, giving the chain a second St. Louis-area location, nearly two years after its Chesterfield Mall restaurant closed. The new restaurant, at 17 West County Center in...

Des Peres, MO · 12d

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The best smashburgers in St. Louis

You know the best smashburgers in town, but do you know the best under-the-radar smashburgers? On a quest to determine the top burgers in town, George and Cheryl searched the St. Louis metro area high and low to find some less familiar names serving up truly delicious smashed patties. In this episode, they pay homage to the well-known spots like Jack Nolen’s, Farm Spirit and Mac’s Local Eats, but their main goal is to introduce you to places you may not have heard of to put on your must-try list. From south city dives and Chesterfield strip malls to humble gas station kitchens, tune in to find out how some of the best burgers in town are being served at the most unexpected places. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

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This Dreamy Missouri Garden Preserve Is The Kind Of Magical Place You Have To See To Believe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by simply being so genuinely beautiful that people can’t stop talking about them. Kress Farm Garden Preserve in Hillsboro, Missouri is firmly in the second category, and once you visit, you’ll completely understand why. Let’s...

Hillsboro, MO · 9d

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Ask Any St. Louisan Where To Eat Toasted Ravioli And They’ll Point You To Charlie Gitto’s

Some cities argue about pizza or barbecue, but St. Louis has its own pride and joy: a breaded, fried square of meat-filled pasta served with marinara for dipping. Locals call it T-rav, and they say the name without a hint of embarrassment. Ask around the city about where to try...

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KMOX News Radio

Pavilion in Tower Grove Park gets a $750K makeover

The money will be spent to historically renovate the Music Stand Pavilion.

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Mound City Film Festival returns with a full-day fest at Atomic

Last year, the Mound City Film Festival delighted audiences monthly from April to September, providing an opportunity to see live music, eat good food, and catch an environmental film screening. This year, the festival has returned, consolidated into one date for an all-day extravaganza at Atomic by Jamo (4140 Manchester).

Mound City, MO · 7d

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St. Louis’ Jewish Dr. Dolittle has a new act. And it’s for kids.

When it comes to sharing her love of animals, encouraging curiosity about nature and teaching kindness to others, Stacy Rothberg Rolfe has found a new way to reach audiences of all ages. Well-known locally and around the world as the Dr. Doolittle of R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary in Wildwood, Rolfe is bringing her passion for animals to a new generation through an internet-based children’s program called “Nana’s Place.”

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St. Louis author examines the ‘death of political compromise’ in America

For much of his adult life, St. Louis author and marketing executive Aaron Perlut has considered himself a political centrist — someone who leans slightly right of center and has found common ground with politicians such as Bob Dole and John McCain. Now, Perlut says the kind of political...

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Explore One Of The Oldest Botanical Gardens In Missouri That Belongs On Your Must Visit List

Some places earn their reputation quietly, over a very long time, by simply being extraordinary day after day until the world finally catches up and agrees. The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is exactly that kind of place, and if it’s not already on your must-visit list, today is a great day to fix that.

West Newsmagazine

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A Slice of Fall: Pumpkin Pie Taste Test

West Newsmagazine staffers sample five local pies to find a Thanksgiving favorite. When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, everyone seems to have an opinion about the pie. Some like plenty of spice, others want a flaky crust, and some are happy as long as there’s a generous dollop of whipped cream on top. With pumpkin pie season upon us, we decided to see which local version would win over the West Newsmagazine staff.

St. Louis, MO · 6d

100.9 The Eagle

One Missouri Restaurant Made America's 12 Most Haunted List

A famous Missouri place has just been named one of the 12 most haunted restaurants in America.

St. Louis, MO · 11d

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Wake Up And Drive To This Missouri Diner Where Breakfast Is Basically A Local Legend

Some mornings, a bowl of cereal just isn’t going to cut it, and that’s exactly why Olivette Diner in St. Louis, Missouri exists. This place isn’t trying to be fancy, and honestly, that’s the whole point. You walk through the door and something shifts. The smell...

St. Louis, MO · 10d

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11 Under-The-Radar Missouri Riverfront Restaurants Locals Secretly Guard

Ulysses S. Grant once used a riverside building as an office, and today you can order shrimp and grits inside it. I can’t get over that. A Civil War general’s workspace now serves bread pudding. That one fact sent me hunting for more river tables in Missouri. I...

Missouri · 9d

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Oliver Properties is bringing traffic and a stellar Food Hall downtown, just in time for the return of the 118th COGIC Convocation

Experience the vibrant culinary offerings at the newly opened Washington Ave Food Hall in downtown St. Louis! Join us for the soft opening and see why this venue is a game-changer for the community, especially with the return of COGIC and its 50,000 delegates this year. Just when you thought...

St. Louis, MO · 9d

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Hockey Game Scores With Local Band’s Tune

In 2018, the St. Louis Blues hockey team commissioned Webster Groves-based alternative rock band The Urge to write and record a “goal song” to be played at home games. The resulting catchy tune, dubbed “The Blues Have the Urge Goal Song” (Let’s Go Blues), now fills the arena at The Enterprise Center when the Blues score.

St. Louis, MO · 9d

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