Jessica Bueler | Explore U. City

New Raising Cane’s to open in University City next month

Hannah Wyman | Sep 15, 2023 | Additional businesses slated for the development include Chick-Fil-A, Panera, Chase Bank and First Watch, according to city documents. Costco and Chipotle are the only retailers currently open there. The upcoming Raising Cane’s location will have two drive-thrus and will be decorated with images and…

Jessica BuelerSeptember 15, 2023

U City in The News

The vinyl frontier: 6 of the best record stores in St. Louis

By Drew Gieseke Sep 13, 2023 | Vintage Vinyl Located on the Delmar Loop, Vintage Vinyl is a must-visit record store for every vinyl fan. This University City staple has been serving up stellar sounds for more than 30 years and features a killer theater marquee out front that invites…

Jessica BuelerSeptember 13, 2023

U City in The News

11 new St. Louis bars we love

BY BILL MORAN // SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 | When you want to get away without actually getting away, visit the Bonito Bar in University City. Technically, the bar shares the same space as Frida’s restaurant, but the room has been designed to give the bar its own identity, with a curved marble…

Jessica BuelerSeptember 2, 2023

U City in The News

Frank & Helen’s Pizzeria is a University City landmark

MATT SORRELL | Aug 8, 2023 | The modest, unassuming building at 8111 Olive Blvd. in University City, with its brick facade and old-school signs, may not have a ton of traditional curb appeal, but it houses a culinary legacy that began during the Eisenhower administration.The story begins in 1956…

Jessica BuelerAugust 8, 2023

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UMSL and Girls Inc. celebrate summer literacy program at EyeSeeMe bookstore

BURK KROHE | July 31, 2023 | The EyeSeeMe bookstore was buzzing Thursday afternoon as a group of students from Girls Inc. of St. Louis perused the shelves and proudly admired a public display showcasing vision boards they constructed. The girls made the vision boards, which represented themselves and their…

Jessica BuelerJuly 31, 2023

U City in The News

Top 5 Bagels in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

Cheryl Baehr | July 27, 2023 | Beloved Delmar Loop coffee shop Meshuggah Cafe (6269 Delmar Boulevard, University City) uses bagels from Companion as a perfectly respectable canvas for delicious toppings, including cream cheese and verdant pesto. It may not be the purest representation of the form, but it's damn…

Jessica BuelerJuly 27, 2023

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Sum Tea House Adds Striking Milk and Fruit Teas to University City

Cheryl Baehr | July 6, 2023 | Sum Tea House (8501 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-222-1540) has the best crab Rangoon in the St. Louis area. Admittedly, this is an odd place to start when discussing a boba shop that specializes in a kaleidoscope of teas, juices and milks. However,…

Jessica BuelerJuly 6, 2023

U City in The News

This U-City restaurant has the best Chinese food in Missouri, food writers say

Joey Schneider | May 18, 2023 |UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – Chinese food hits the spot for many on any given night, though new research reveals that one Chinese restaurant in St. Louis County hits the spot better than anywhere else in Missouri. A team from LoveFood.com recently compiled a list…

Jessica BuelerMay 18, 2023

U City in The News

Katsuya Builds Designer Bento Boxes Stuffed with Sushi and More [PHOTOS]

Jaime Lees | May 10, 2023 | For beautiful bento boxes and thoughtfully prepared katsu, hit up Katsuya (6301 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-296-3368) in the Delmar Loop. And don't let the fast-casual vibes at the restaurant fool you — Katsuya serves fantastic food with incredible attention to detail. Read…

Jessica BuelerMay 10, 2023

U City in The News

G-San Kitchen features a Japanese-style grill and bar experience in the Delmar Loop

Mabel Suen | April 27, 2023 | A new Delmar Loop eatery offers a casual izakaya-style experience featuring a variety of Japanese-inspired fare. G-San Kitchen debuted in March, offering drinks alongside skewered meat, seafood and veggies from the grill, as well as appetizers, rice platters and ramen. University City has…

Jessica BuelerApril 27, 2023