Jessica Bueler | Explore U. City

Bonito Bar, from the owner of Frida’s and Diego’s, coming to University City

GEORGE MAHE | April 14, 2022Frida’s and Diego’s Cantina will soon be united—perhaps fitting, given the restaurants' namesakes.Bonito Bar, named after artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s pet parrot, will soon fill the space between Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff's two University City restaurants, which previously housed an alterations business.…

Jessica BuelerApril 14, 2022

U City in The News

Owners of Frida’s and Diego’s will open Bonito Bar this summer in University City

ADAM ROTHBARTH | April 13, 2022Later this year, fans of Frida’s will get to enjoy a whole new experience when Bonito Bar opens inside the restaurant. “It’s really Frida’s bar,” explained co-owner Natasha Kwan. “We’ve been serving liquor for almost 10 years. Still, no one knows we have alcohol! Oh…

Jessica BuelerApril 13, 2022

U City in The News

University City businesses join to support relief efforts in Ukraine

Travis Cummings | March 13, 2022UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — More than 20 businesses in University City are joining forces to help support relief efforts in Ukraine. On Sunday, the Delmar Loop was packed with people, which meant good foot traffic for establishments and an opportunity for customers to give back."We…

Jessica BuelerMarch 13, 2022

U City in The News

21 businesses in University City support Ukraine

Joshua Robinson | Mar 11, 2022ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - University businesses are hosting a dine-out to support Ukraine from March 10-14. 21 businesses in the area will help to support Ukraine’s people. A portion of their proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen. WCK is has been serving…

Jessica BuelerMarch 11, 2022

U City in The News

Dry January never tasted so good with the non-alcoholic drinks at Winslow’s Table and Vicia

Chelsea Haynes | Jan 19, 2022ST. LOUIS – Two trends are happening this winter. People are looking to date non-drinkers, and more people are doing dry January. So why not have a date at Winslow’s table or Vicia. Kara Flaherty stopped by to mix it up a bit with her…

Jessica BuelerJanuary 19, 2022

Jen Kaslow, a longtime regular, is now the owner and steward of the beloved coffeehouse.

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St. Louis Standards: Meshuggah Café Is the Center of the Conversation

riverfronttimes.comJen Kaslow, a longtime regular, is now the owner and steward of the beloved coffeehouse. St. Louis Standards is a weekly column dedicated to the people, places and dishes that make our food scene what it is. If you want to know the special place Meshuggah Café holds in the…

Jessica BuelerJanuary 14, 2022

U City in The News

QuikTrip buys property from University City for gas station

Gloria Lloyd (St. Louis Business Journal) | Dec 23, 2021UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — QuikTrip Corp. has purchased a site for a future gas station from University City. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based convenience store and gas station operator closed Tuesday on a $1.1 million purchase of 2 acres at 7579 Olive Blvd.…

Jessica BuelerDecember 23, 2021

U City in The News

Missouri’s tallest menorah will be lit tonight in University City

James Boeckmann | Jan 26, 2021ST. LOUIS – Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights began at sundown Sunday night. To celebrate, Missouri’s tallest menorah will be lit at 6 p.m. Monday at the Chabad Center along Delmar Boulevard in University City. Additional candles will be lit over the eight nights…

Jessica BuelerNovember 29, 2021

U City in The News

University City waiving parking meter fees to help small businesses

Monica Ryan | June 23, 2021ST. LOUIS – University City is waiving parking meter fees for up to six months in an effort to help small businesses. The Post-Dispatch reported the city manager says the move will take effect immediately to assist small businesses in recovering from the pandemic. The…

Jessica BuelerJune 23, 2021

U City in The News

Dining at Diego’s Is Transcendent

Cheryl Baehr | June 17, 2021Natasha Kwan was utterly shocked when she heard the news of her friend Chuck Pener's passing. Even before she opened her debut restaurant, Frida's, just a couple of storefronts down from Pener's Mediterranean gathering place, Momo's Taverna, Kwan considered Pener a pal. That friendship only…

Jessica BuelerJune 17, 2021