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FOOD & DRINK
Gov. Parson vetoes money for North County healthy food initiative
Gov. Parson vetoes $1.9-million for North County healthy food initiative that would’ve helped fund grocery store in food desert. A Red Circle founder Erica Williams says it’s disappointing but won’t derail their plans
REACEYUNG, St. Louis hip-hop artist, joins Grammy voting ranks after Billboard success
Reace Yung, a local artist from St. Louis, has seen two of his projects appear on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has been invited to become a voting member for the Recording Academy, the organization responsible for the Grammys.
Expansion to St. Louis Airport hotel could wrap in December
ST. LOUIS — An expansion of an existing airport hotel with a new brand is expected to finish construction by the end of this year. The new 128-room, six-story Hampton Inn at 10300 Natural Bridge Road in Woodson Terrace, a project of Maryland Heights-based developer Lodging Hospitality Management, is connected to the existing Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel at 10330 Natural Bridge. They're near St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Tiger Soup Dumplings opens second location in Des Peres
Tiger Soup Dumplings has a new, expanded second location in Des Peres. The casual Chinese eatery, specializing in traditional handmade soup dumplings, debuted in April. The menu features steamed or pan-fried soup dumplings, sides, bubble tea, smoothies and a new addition to the brand’s offerings: Cheung fun, or Cantonese-style rice rolls.
Vibrant sunflowers will be on display in Spanish Lake
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Sunflowers will be on display, highlighting their vibrant bursts of gold at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. The staff of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has planted many sunflower plots that will be showcased throughout July and August. The exhibit is annual tradition at the Columbia […]
Truffles Butchery in Frontenac attracts fans from all over St. Louis
When you enter the newly expanded Truffles Butchery on Clayton Road, you'll be greeted by a welcoming smile from a man wearing a name tag that reads MITH – short for "Man in the Hat." The man in the hat is general manager and wine director Aleks Jovanovic, who has been with the Cella family who owns Truffles for over a decade.
Saint Louis Zoo launches virtual reality theater
ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis Zoo is giving visitors a chance to embark on virtual expeditions. The zoo now offers the Wild Explorer experience, a virtual reality theater that features animated education content on a motion-platform experience. On Facebook, the zoo says guests can get a "360-degree view of...
Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with STL’s most popular food truck!
ST. LOUIS – National Mac and Cheese Day is on July 14th and Doggie Mac’s is getting ready to celebrate. Doggie Mac’s food truck began with an 80-year-old mac and cheese recipe from Chef B’s grandma. Now the food truck is one of St. Louis’s most popular and most requested food trucks around. They also won “Best Mac and Cheese” in 2022 by the Riverfront Times.
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