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Officials recognize veterans during University City’s centennial park celebration

BY TRAVIS CUMMINGS// NOVEMBER 12, 2023 | UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. — University City honored the brave men and women who have served the nation Saturday while commemorating 100 years since the opening of its first parks. In a touching tribute, the UCityParks100 volunteer committee orchestrated a special salute to honor veterans…

Jessica BuelerNovember 12, 2023

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Ian Froeb’s STL 100: The best St. Louis restaurants of 2023

BY IAN FROEB// OCTOBER 30, 2023 | This year, the STL 100 is all the way back. Here you will find a new list of 100 restaurants, many of which have returned from the 2022 edition — but not all. Back to dining full time, I spent more time exploring…

Jessica BuelerOctober 30, 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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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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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

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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

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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

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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