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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 · 17h

Cultivated Comfort

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Carlinville Illinois Beat 24 Other Finalists To Become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town, And Its Prize Could Be A Movie Filmed On Its Own Historic Square

A small Illinois town on Route 66 just got a very big holiday gift. Carlinville has...

Carlinville, IL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 6d

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Jodeci kicks off ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis with appreciative fans

On Wednesday night at Stifel Theatre, St. Louis wasn’t judging Jodeci against their younger selves. The audience came to celebrate what they’ve meant for 35 years. Our city had the distinction of being the first stop on Jodeci’s tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their genre-defining debut, Forever My Lady. The November 4 show launched a more than 30-city run that continues through January 2027.

St. Louis, MO · 10h

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JODECI 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CELEBRATING DEBUT ALBUM

FOREVER MY LADY KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. The 35 U.S. City Tour Celebrates More Than Three Decades of Chart-Topping Hits, Cultural Influence and the R&B Greatness of JODECI. PEOPLE, PIX11, HOT 97, and COMPLEX, JODECI is hitting the road for their highly anticipated 35 city U.S. tour...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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DiSC Eats: Discover Donald’s Fried Rice: A Culinary Legacy in Soulard

Overview: Chef Jason Lamont has established Donald’s Fried Rice in historic Soulard, crafting gourmet fried rice made with authentic meats, fresh seafood, and no added MSG. Named in memory of his late father, the eatery serves as both a culinary tribute and a launchpad for a multi-location family enterprise.

Ferguson, MO · 1d

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Henry’s Rabbit Ranch will host the late owner’s rabbits at Holiday Market on Nov. 21

The new owners of Henry’s Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois, announced they will have several of the late owner’s pet rabbits at a Holiday Market on Nov. 21. “Some of Rich Henry’s beloved rabbits, including Big Red, Little Red, and several others, will be making a special appearance!” the business stated in a Facebook post.

Staunton, IL · 1d

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Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections Oct. 26-30

All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.

Glen Carbon, IL · 1d

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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 · 23h

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Shopping, Live Music and Fundraisers Fill Nov. 6-8 Calendar

Art, live music, family activities and community fundraisers offer a variety of ways to spend Nov. 6-8, 2026. Explore the highlights below and visit RiverBender.com Events for the complete calendar. Downtown Alton businesses will welcome shoppers from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 for First Fridays Late Night Art &...

Alton, IL · 2d

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Her grandparents escaped the Nazis for Africa. Now she’s telling the story in St. Louis.

When Flora Cassen’s grandparents fled Nazi-occupied Europe, their escape took them somewhere many people might not expect: the Belgian Congo. That remarkable chapter of family history is part of the story behind “Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism,” Cassen’s new book exploring how generations of Jews have lived with prejudice, persecution and the search for belonging.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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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 · 22h

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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 · 1d

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Blunting the Brutalist: Arcturis helps transform a 1960s-style community college campus in the St. Louis area

For decades, Brutalist architecture defined the look of St. Louis Community College’s Meramec campus in the St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood. Today, thanks, largely to the work of St. Louis-based architecture firm Arcturis, this has changed. That’s thanks largely to the nearly 80,000-square-foot Emerging Technology Center, designed by Arcturis....

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Gold Shoe Books fulfills a dream for U City book lover

Gold Shoe Books, the new bookstore that opened six weeks ago in University City, was once just a daydream for Debra Kennard. She has always been a bookworm: From her childhood in St. Louis to her years in Chicago working in advertising to her eventual return home, where she raised a family and, once the kids got older, got a good job at WashU. But, like many big readers, she kept thinking about opening a store.

University City, MO · 1d

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The No-Frills Bakery In Missouri That Serves The Most Legendary Donuts You Will Ever Taste

Nobody puts a giant cartoon hand holding a pink sprinkle donut in their shop unless they understand something fundamental about joy. Old Town Donut Shop in St. Peters, Missouri understands joy, and it delivers that joy in the form of some of the finest donuts you will ever have the pleasure of eating.

St Peters, MO · 4d

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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 · 3d