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FOOD & DRINK
Pilot Flying J lands a slice of perfection with their pizza
Located right off Highway 15 in Alorton, Pilot Flying J offers homestyle pizza for a gourmet meal on the go. As a commuter from Belleville, I take this highway every day to get to school. So, before my first class, I decided to grab a quick slice of pizza. The...
List: 2024 St. Louis Labor Day events and festivals
The St. Louis area is celebrating Labor Day with the Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Gardens, the Queeny Art Fair, the Water Lantern Festival, the Big Muddy Blues Festival, and the St. Nicholas Greek Festival, all of which offer a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.
St. Louis Rescuers Shocked To Find Dog On Old Mattress In Front Of Abandoned Building
If there is one thing I have always admired about dogs, it’s their intelligence and the ability to overcome all odds if that’s what they have to do to survive. Most people don’t think about how hard a stray pup’s life is and how much they have to do to find food from day to day, so we don’t understand their problems.
Frozen custard icon Ted Drewes dies
The larger-than-life owner of the popular Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis has died. Ted Drewes, Jr., passed away on Monday at the age of 96. He took a business started by his father 95 years ago with a location in Florida and then a second in St. Louis and turned it into a tourist destination serving guests from around the world.
It may not be fall yet, but don’t tell the event planners; things to do in the Lou for Labor Day and September 2024 and on
Monday Sept. 2 is Labor Day 2024. Though the autumnal equinox, also known as the first day of Fall doesn’t happen until Sunday, Sept. 22, it’s beginning to look a lot like fall in the Greater St. Louis Area. A trip to any coffee shop will feature the famous pumpkin lattes and other fall drinks that people who can’t wait for the crisp, cool Autumn weather like to talk about and drink.
Festival of Nations shares its international flair
The Festival of Nations, recognized as the largest multicultural event in the region, returned to Tower Grove Park on the steamy weekend of Aug. 24-25, with a full slate of performers, food, and retail vendors representing more than 80 countries. More than 100,000 people visited Tower Grove to taste international...
The best food and drink events in St. Louis: Aug. 30-Sept.1
On Labor Day weekend, the STL crowd is largely divided into those who lake and those who don't. Those of us hanging around town this weekend have plenty to pick from, including two different blues festivals and the Japanese Festival. “The Soulard Blues and Roots Festival is an annual festival...
Convienent and delicious, QuikTrip is hard to beat
On a recent trip to QuikTrip in Edwardsville, I decided to give their x-large cheese pizza a try. Priced at $10.99, I added chicken for just an extra dollar, turning it into a Chicken Cheese Pizza. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality — the crust had a nice crunch,...
Hope remains following multiple surgeries for Missouri bald eagle after bullet nearly split beak in half
A Missouri bald eagle is battling for survival following a gunshot injury that nearly split his beak in two. The raptor has undergone three surgeries to repair the extensive damage, but his prognosis remains guarded.
AP Cigar After-Hours, Alton Jazz & Wine Festival, & More: Explore Your Weekend Go-Guide
Discover an exciting variety of events in the area, from AP Cigar After-Hours, Alton Wine and Jazz Festival, the 48th Annual St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club Show in Caseyville, and much more. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a collector, or simply looking for a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone. For a full listing of events, visit Riverbender Events.
Tower Grove East 7-Eleven’s pizza is mediocre at best
Although they’re known for quick snacks, the pizza at the 7-Eleven convenience store in Tower Grove East was mediocre at best. Before making the trip back to Edwardsville after studying in a coffee shop all day, my friend and I decided to stop by a nearby 7-Eleven for a quick snack.
Live Music Row Hits Downtown Belleville With Headliner Clayton Q At Venue On Main
BELLEVILLE – On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the fifth “Live Music Row” will be happening all throughout downtown Belleville, with numerous singers and songwriters showcasing their talents at numerous locations. Headlining this event at Venue on Main at 202 W. Main...
ALESTLE VIEW: Entrees menu is too small, inconveniences people ordering food
Entrees displays their menu on a TV screen in a font size that is too difficult for people to read. The design appears to have undergone an update this semester. The background image has darkened and the typeface has shifted to give the menu a classier look, but the fact remains that people approach the screen squinting to get a look at the options.
It’s all about the kids on Sept. 7 at Edwardsville’s West End Service Station
Free event for kids features ‘Hank the Hero’ creator meet & greet and ‘Read to a Dog’. Bring the kids to the West End Service Station, 620 St. Louis St., Edwardsville, on Saturday, Sept. 7 and get your kicks at this Route 66 attraction with the creator of the ‘Hank the Hero’ story character and Woody, a black lab therapy dog who enjoys listening to stories about Hank.
Tiger Den’s return: same coffee, new schedule
Tiger Den, the cafe beloved by students and the cause for many hall passes being written, will be reopening next Tuesday, but it’s coming with some changes. The most prominent change is in how students can access the cafe during the school day. Students will now have designated days to access Tiger Den based on their grade level, rather than being able to go any day during first and second hour like last year.
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