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Flurry of furry friends gather for Halloween pet parade at the Loop

by: James Atherlay Posted: Oct 28, 2023 / 07:12 PM CDT Pet owners from all over the St. Louis area visited Delmar Boulevard in University City, so their pets could have their time in the limelight, for this year’s “Halloween Pet Parade in the Loop.” The parade route was short, with the…

Jessica BuelerOctober 29, 2023

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Chipotle with a pick-up drive-thru now open in University City

BY BILL MORAN // SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 | St. Louis customers can also try Chipotle's carne asada at the new store, which is available only for a limited time. Located at 8650 Olive Blvd, Chipotle is part of the Market at Olive development at the intersection of Olive Boulevard and…

Jessica BuelerOctober 24, 2023

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Cursed Bikes & Coffee blends biking culture and espresso in University City

Rebecca Davis Oct 10, 2023 | After pivoting from his previous work in architecture, Gerhardt was ambitious about bringing a combination coffee shop to St. Louis, which led him to open CB&C in 2017. He says the pairing of coffee and cycling is a more familiar concept in larger cities, where…

Jessica BuelerOctober 10, 2023

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Panera Bread to open new St. Louis-area location next week

BY CONNOR HART // OCTOBER 3, 2023 | UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — Panera Bread is coming back to University City. The bakery-café, known locally as Saint Louis Bread Co., will open a new location Oct. 10 as part of the Market on Olive development. Located at 8618 Olive Blvd., near…

Jessica BuelerOctober 3, 2023

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Meet the Newest Restaurant Leader in Town

Meet the Newest Restaurant Leader in TownName: Andrew Donahue How long have you been with Cane’s? I just passed my 6 year Caneaversary What are you most excited for coming to U-City? Excitement is everywhere in U-City - from the community groups and parks to the schools and music/entertainment, U-City…

Jessica BuelerSeptember 21, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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