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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 · 11d

Belleville News-Democrat

Chef behind Famous-Barr's French onion soup has died: His story and the recipe

Manfred Zettl, a master chef renowned for perfecting one of the St. Louis area’s most iconic culinary creations — Famous-Barr’s French onion soup — has died. Zettl, 85, died of natural causes Oct. 30 in St. Louis, but the culinary creations he crafted over a lifetime will live on in people’s memories. At Famous-Barr, he oversaw 32 restaurants and 500 employees as executive chef. He later founded one of the area’s first diet-food businesses. He began his career in Austria and aboard cruise ships, serving Hollywood celebrities and heads of state. Whether you enjoyed the signature soup at Famous-Barr’s Scandia Room at St. Clair Square or in the downtown St. Louis tearoom after viewing the Christmas window displays, chances are you recall its distinctive aroma throughout the dining areas. The rich, velvety beef broth, loaded with sliced onions, was served in an ovenproof brown McCoy Pottery bowl, topped with baguette slices and a thick layer of bubbling Swiss cheese. Zettl didn’t invent the soup, but he was responsible for what he described as “perfecting” it. He told me its backstory when I was food editor at the now-defunct St. Louis Globe-Democrat, which closed in 1986. He was warm, friendly and

St. Louis, MO · 13h

islands.com

The 'Oldest Farmers Market West Of The Mississippi River' Is A Vibrant Midwest Gem With Over 100 Local Vendors

From toasted ravioli to gooey butter cake, St. Louis, Missouri, is a city serving up robust Midwestern flavors. Home to Soulard Farmers Market, this is a place that should be on your culinary radar the next time you find yourself in the "Gateway to the West." Located less than 10 minutes away from Gateway Arch National Park, Soulard Farmers Market is a long-standing St. Louis destination. Its history as a marketplace dates back to 1779, and aside from being the oldest farmers market in the city, it's actually the oldest farmers market west of the Mississippi River. The market's continued operation is due in part to the efforts of Julia Soulard, who once owned the land Soulard Farmers Market stands on in the historic neighborhood that bears her last name.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

HuffPost

People Started Giving Homemade Lasagnas To Neighbors. What Happened Next Was Incredible.

For the last six years, I’ve seen firsthand how compassionate we can be toward our neighbors in need. That’s all thanks to my involvement with Lasagna Love, a grassroots nonprofit that connects neighbors who want to cook for neighbors who could use a homemade meal. When the pandemic...

St. Louis, MO · 13d

stlouisrestaurantreview.com

Wash Ave Food Hall Opens in Downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – November 7, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Downtown St. Louis has welcomed a major new dining destination with the opening of Wash Ave Food Hall at 1122 Washington Avenue, bringing together eight restaurant concepts, craft beverages, entertainment, and a variety of culinary experiences under one roof. The food...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

saucemagazine.com

The Key opens its doors and dance floor to all of St. Louis

Tucked into the southern edge of the Grand Center Arts District, The Key Burger Bar & Boogie occupies two of the last historic buildings standing from the old Mill Creek community. Saint Louis University once held the demolition permit. A chorus of public outcry from preservationists, historians and neighbors who remembered what the buildings had been stopped the wrecking ball. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation stepped in, partnered with SLU, the Landmarks Association and the Arch to Park Equity Fund and did something St. Louis does well. It kept the limestone, the tension trusses, the tin ceilings and built a future underneath them.

fastfoodclub.com

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

FOX 2

‘Half Order’ documentary explores cultural roots of St. Louis’ Chinese food scene

St. Louis food enthusiasts are serving up a story about culture and connection.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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.

stlmag.com

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...

stlmag.com

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!

stljewishlight.org

St. Louis never forgot this soup. Now we’ve lost the man who perfected it.

I love soup. Always have. I’ve written about soup, collected soup recipes from readers and even launched a Wednesday Super Soup Spectacular in Morning Light. Yes, I actually called it that. But there is one soup that stands above the rest, at least in my memory. Famous-Barr’s French Onion...

spectrumlocalnews.com

Washington Ave. Food Hall opens in downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS—The Washington Avenue Food Hall opened its doors on Friday as several local food vendors serving guests inside. Patrons walking in will experience a warm, inviting atmosphere that offers nine restaurant options plus full-service bars and an integrated social gaming experience. “The whole thing has been driven behind...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

fastfoodclub.com

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 · 4d

thenarrativematters.com

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.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

laduenews.com

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.

worldchesshof.org

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

stlmag.com

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.

fastfoodclub.com

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.