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Mike Del Pietro to open sixth restaurant in University City

By George Mahe | October 23, 2024 | Restaurateur Mike Del Pietro, and his wife Melissa, recently closed on the building housing the former Jordan’s Auto Service (7489 Delmar), a three-bay auto-repair service station on the northeast corner of Hanley Road and Delmar that shuttered in December 2023. The plan…

Jessica BuelerOctober 23, 2024

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Wonton King Partners with ezCater.com

BY MARTIN SMITH // October 21, 2024 |UNIVERSITY CITY, MO (STL.News) Wonton King is a well-known and respected Chinese restaurant that has been in business for over twenty years. It has received many awards and is recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the best Chinese restaurants in St. Louis, Missouri. They have announced on their…

Jessica BuelerOctober 21, 2024

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This U-City restaurant serves the ‘best taco’ in Missouri, food writers say

By: Joey Schneider | October 16, 2024 | A research team at LoveFood.com recently complied a list naming “the best taco in every state.” Their choices were based on reviews, awards, accolades and first-hand experiences of their food-writing team. According to LoveFood.com, the best taco in Missouri is called “The Taos” and served at Taco…

Jessica BuelerOctober 16, 2024

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Chuang Yi Bentos cooks up Asian-inspired vegetarian and plant-based cuisine in University City

BY MABEL SUEN // SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 | The University City eatery comes from husband and wife Mark and Tai Ling Chin, along with their three children Aleen, Brian and Brita. The family members partnered up for the concept with a mission to promote healthy lifestyles, featuring their version of…

Jessica BuelerSeptember 17, 2024

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Dive into dim sum with a little help from the experts

BY DANIEL PUMA // SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 | “I think what makes so special for me, for the Chinese community and for folks that come along for the ride – it’s really about coming together,” Julia Li, co-founder of Lulu Restaurant Group, says. “It’s meant to share time with loved ones…

Jessica BuelerSeptember 1, 2024

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Brew Bites now open on the Delmar Loop

by George Mahe | August 5, 2024 | A new, fast-casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot has opened in the Delmar Loop. Located in the former Whichwich location, Brew Bites (6662 Delmar) offers a broader menu than its predecessor and is open longer hours, from 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. during the week, and 9 a.m. to…

Jessica BuelerAugust 5, 2024

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Umami Seasons Hot Pot cooks up Taiwanese-style hot pot in the Delmar Loop

Mabel Suen | July 12, 2024 feastmagazine.com | “In Taiwan, we care about plating and the way food is presented,” says owner Poyi Liu, who is a native of Taipei. “The focus is, of course, on the freshness of ingredients but also on making sure everything is visually pleasant.” Liu’s…

Jessica BuelerJuly 12, 2024

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Juneteenth celebrations at Delmar Loop include 5K, food and concerts

BY ELLIOT DAVIS// JUNE 15, 2024 |At the Delmar Loop this morning, runners gathered for a 5K race for reconciliation. The runners traveled through a scenic stretch of Delmar. Participants say it’s all about coming together to bridge racial divides.Juneteenth celebrations kept going all day with a vendor fair and…

Jessica BuelerJune 15, 2024

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Meet one artist from the 2024 Mannequins Project

BY Mary Thaier // June 5, 2024 |Artists team up with participating University City businesses to create their mannequins. This morning, Mary Thaier met up with artist Romona and the owner of In Da Loop Wood Fire Pizza, Demadison. Romona's mannequin is named "Save Da World". She used menus from the…

Jessica BuelerJune 5, 2024

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Koda Williams takes the reins as Executive Chef of Winslow’s Table

BY DANIEL PUMA // JUNE 3, 2024 |Interspersed with his stints working in the Craft pantheon of restaurants was a multi-year jaunt at Ben Poremba's Nixta as chef de cuisine. It was after his time at Bowood that Williams took a hiatus from the hustle and bustle of restaurant life…

Jessica BuelerJune 3, 2024