Food truck scene flourishes with new gardens

Busy food truck event with visitors

In the past decade or so, the St. Louis dining landscape has been transformed by food trucks, popular mobile kitchen units serving specialty items like unique sandwiches, ethnic dishes, indulgent treats and more.  The craze has given way to food truck gardens like 9 Mile Garden and Frankie Martin’s Garden – the first ones in…

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The District in Chesterfield wows as new entertainment venue

People mingling at a modern event venue

Bringing new life to Chesterfield, The District of St. Louis offers a unique combination of entertainment sure to capture all audiences, including the already-popular Factory concert venue and the new Reverie event space.  Locally owned by longtime catering company Butler’s Pantry, The Reverie is located next door to The Factory, creating opportunities for both to…

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No longer a military base: Armory STL opens to public

Empty event venue with chairs and tables

The Armory building has seen many changes in its history. It originated as a base for the 138th infantry of the Missouri National Guard and has evolved over the years, the most prominent being as a space for athletes to practice.  The Armory has become a part of St. Louis history, and its upcoming renovations…

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Expanding City Foundry STL curates local vendors in Midtown

Urban backdrop with City Foundry STL

.It all started in Atlanta: Will Smith, managing director of New + Found investment firm, was living there when his father, the company’s CEO, Steve Smith, visited. Smith showed his dad bustling, mixed-use developments around the city, including Krog Street Market and Ponce City Market. The markets were full of restaurants, shops, offices and most…

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COVID-19 affects Webster Groves, the first few weeks in photos

On March 11, Webster University announced all classes would move online until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. However, as the situation developed, the university quickly adjusted its policy to help contain the spread of the virus among the Webster community. Webster closed its campus housing on March 22, and two days later,…

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