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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...

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.

St. Louis, MO · 2d
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Families Drive From Every Corner Of Illinois To Load Their Plates At This Old-Fashioned All-You-Can-Eat Spot

Bread arrives at the table with a knife standing straight up in the loaf. That’s how dinner starts at one Illinois steakhouse, and it only gets better from there. Next comes an unlimited salad bar loaded with soup, hot dishes, puddings, and potato salad. Then there are the pies.

Effingham, IL · 2d
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The Coconut Mama

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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 · 13d

Belleville News-Democrat

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Good thing I have plenty

St Clair County, IL · 22h

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Experience Burger Perfection At This Timeless Old-School Drive-In Hidden Away In Beautiful Illinois

Somewhere in Wood River, Illinois, tucked along a quiet street and covered by a canopy that’s seen more happy customers than most restaurants ever dream of, King Louie’s Drive-In is waiting for you. It’s not hiding exactly, but it’s not shouting either, and that quiet confidence is part...

Wood River, IL · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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Local Food Inspections November 2 - 6

The following food establishments were inspected by the Madison and St. Clair County Health Departments between November 2 and 6. November 2 Trackside Bar & Grill- Collinsville 10 (Pf) Handwashing sink shall be provided with paper towels, continuous towel system supplying user with clean towel, heated-air hand drying device or air-knife system Reference 6-301.12. MENS RESTROOM MISSING PAPER TOWELS. PIC ADDED PAPER TOWELS TO DISPENSER DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED. 51 ( C) Plumbing needs repair. Repair according to Illinois and local plumbing code. Reference 5-205.15.KITCHEN HAND SINK HAS A LEAK. REPAIR OR REPLACE. November 3 SOS Soup Kitchen-First United Presbyterian Church- Collinsville 19 (P) Food was not reheated to 165F within 2 hours, before being placed in hot holding. Reference 3-403.11. ROAST BEEF WAS COOKED AND COOLED YESTERDAY. BEEF IS BEING SLICED AND PLACED IN CROCKPOTS WITHOUT REHEATING MEAT TO AT LEAST 165F FOR HOT HOLDING. CORRECTED BY PLACING MEATS IN OVEN UNTIL REACHING AT LEAST 165F. Jimmy Johns- Collinsville 16 (Pf) Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Wash, rinse, sanitize routinely. Reference 4-601.11. ONION SLICER STORED ON RACK FOUND STILL DIRTY. CORRECTED BY PLACING IT INTO 3C SINK TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

St Clair County, IL · 1d

Belleville News-Democrat

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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 · 3d

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Drive To This Remote Missouri Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

Some restaurants are easy to find, and some restaurants are worth finding, and Annie Gunn’s in Chesterfield, Missouri is the rare kind that manages to be both at the same time. You just have to be willing to drive a little, and trust that what’s waiting for you at...

Chesterfield, MO · 5d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 9d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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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 · 8d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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 · 11d

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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..”

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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

Opening a restaurant is one thing. Finding the money, securing a building, and navigating the process of getting the doors open is another. For Honey’s Angelise and James Latimore, the journey started in their own kitchen, selling plates to family, friends, and customers they reached through social media. The...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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”...

St. Louis, MO · 3d