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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 · 5d

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Missouri Wine Country Hides 6 Old Riverside Taverns Serving Hearty Dinners Year-Round

Missouri Wine Country is famous for its rolling vineyards, but the river towns that anchor it have another story to tell. Old brick taverns sit just a few blocks from the Missouri River in Hermann, Washington, and St. Charles, and they keep serving filling dinners long after the summer crowds head home.

Washington, MO · 6d
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Veterans Museum in O’Fallon Honors Local Vets

He was a U.S. Army combat engineer in France during World War II. She was a member of the French Resistance. They met at a dance one night and fell in love. After the war, they moved to the U.S., raised a family, and ended up retiring in St. Charles County.

St Charles, MO · 6d
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The Muny Teams Up With Jazz St. Louis to Share Staff and Resources

The Muny and Jazz St. Louis have announced a new operational partnership under which the much larger outdoor theater organization will share resources to support the jazz nonprofit's day-to-day operations. Early implementation of the arrangement has already begun, with the announcement timed to Jazz St. Louis opening its 31st season this week.

St. Louis, MO · 4d
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Walmart drone delivery proposal comes to Manchester

Wing, a drone delivery company partnered with Walmart, wants to launch a delivery service out of the Manchester Walmart, and the city is holding two public sessions to discuss the proposal.

Manchester, MO · 5d

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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 · 10d

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

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Collinsville, IL · 5d

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High Ridge antique mall to open next month

An antique mall is expected to open in the former 34,000-square-foot Shop ‘n Save store in High Ridge on Nov. 21, promising hours of shopping fun, said owner Chad Lane. JeffCo Antique Mall is located at 1023 Crossroads Plaza, next to the Aldi grocery store. Lane, of Overland, has...

High Ridge, MO · 7d

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Tarlton’s Renovations at The Muny Take Center Stage

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Tarlton Corporation is serving as general contractor on the $9.5 million renovation to The Muny, America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theater, situated in the heart of St. Louis’ historic Forest Park. Following the recent completion of its 108th season, The Muny began...

St. Louis, MO · 6d

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National Candy Day: Historian Raffi Andonian Unwraps Sweet Candy History!

Celebrity historian Raffi Andonian joins My St. Louis Live on National Candy Day to unwrap the history behind our favorite sweets and holiday candy canes! Andonian takes a sweet, nostalgic look back at early confections, how American tastes evolved, and how peppermint candy canes became an iconic holiday staple — see more at celebrityhistorian.com.

St. Louis, MO · 5d

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Shaw Nature Reserve Art Show Returns to Gray Summit With 30 Local Artists

Thirty local artists are setting up shop among the trees at Shaw Nature Reserve this year, turning the Gray Summit property into an open-air gallery for its annual Art Show. The two-day event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with painters, photographers and potters showing nature-inspired work against the backdrop of Missouri's wooded landscapes.

Gray Summit, MO · 7d

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Missouri Shoppers Keep Returning To This Impressive Meat Market To Stock Up In 2026

More than 100 varieties of sausage once filled the cases at one South St. Louis County butcher shop. That number alone makes my grocery list feel tiny. A federal inspector also checks in daily, which is not something most corner markets can claim. The story started in 1945 with a...

St. Louis, MO · 9d

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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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Shockwave Goes to Party Town

Friday was a special one. (Taken from a journal entry on 10/18/2026) We have a listener called Shockwave. Shockwave has called the morning show on KSHE more or less every day for the past 25 years. He moved here from Detroit decades ago, worked at a place called Barnes Pipe,...

St. Louis, MO · 7d

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We Rock the Spectrum’s new location brings inclusive indoor play to St. Peters

Birthday parties and trips to indoor playgrounds with your kids should be fun, but Suzanne Recer often found herself dreading those outings with her son, Benton, who has an ultra-rare genetic disorder and autism. Traditional play spaces didn’t always accommodate his needs. Eventually, Recer began turning down invitations. Then,...

St Peters, MO · 7d

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First Alert Forward: Fenton-based Wally’s continues to grow

FENTON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Just off Interstate 44 in Fenton is a fuel stop like no other in the St. Louis area. Wally’s, a 72-pump station with a 36,000 sq. ft. store footprint, creates an experience for travelers with a wide selection of food and merchandise. It’s...

Fenton, MO · 7d

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‘No place like it’: Saint Louis Zoo prepares to open massive WildCare Park in North County

Those in St. Louis will soon be able to get up close and personal with animals from half the world away, all in north St. Louis County.

St. Louis, MO · 7d

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This Missouri Italian Market Makes The Sandwich Counter Only Half The Temptation

A roast beef sandwich soaked in au jus, piled on garlic-basted muffaletta bread, and capped with melted Provel cheese. That sandwich alone would be enough reason to make the trip. The twist is what waits behind the dining room. A full Italian market fills the back, with deli meats, cheeses,...

Fenton, MO · 8d

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Choir Sets Record with 18 Selected to All-Suburban Choir

Every year the Wentzville School District brings together some of the best and brightest singers in the WSD school community. Students try out to show what they are capable of when singing. In past years, Liberty has seen many students achieve the honor of All-Suburban in the district. This year Liberty had the luck to award 18 of their choir students to All-Suburban honors, which marks the school’s record breaking entry of singers. You can catch the talented 18 perform on Nov. 7 at Pattonville High School as a part of the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Choir.

Wentzville, MO · 5d

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A T. rex at your birthday party? St. Louis Dinosaur makes it happen

When Steve Cherry picked up the phone in 2020, he didn’t expect a friend in Chicago to suggest he buy a dinosaur. Yet that’s exactly what happened. “He says, ‘Hey, everybody’s at home…go buy a dinosaur, and you’ll make four grand a weekend,’” Cherry recalls. “Well no, not even close.”

St. Louis, MO · 5d