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Jerk Dat Fest Magazine
Jerk Dat features Jamaican soul food from two brothers in University City U City in The News

Jerk Dat features Jamaican soul food from two brothers in University City

Mabel Suen | Feb 24, 2023 | "Tim Wright and Angelo Herd, two brothers born and raised in University City, have teamed up for their first family business. Jerk Dat debuted on the Delmar Loop in September, featuring Jamaican-style soul food in a casual setting inspired by a Las Vegas-based business of the same…
Jessica Bueler
February 24, 2023
Bonito Bar, from the owner of Frida's and Diego's, coming to University City
Bonito Bar, from the owner of Frida’s and Diego’s, coming to University City U City in The News

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 Bueler
April 14, 2022
Diego's & Frida's
Owners of Frida’s and Diego’s will open Bonito Bar this summer in University City 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 Bueler
April 13, 2022
University City businesses join to support relief efforts in Ukraine
University City businesses join to support relief efforts in Ukraine 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 Bueler
March 13, 2022
University City Schools Superintendent Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is the St. Louis American Foundation’s 2020 Stellar Performer.
Disrupter in chief Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is 2020 Stellar Performer in Education U City in The News

Disrupter in chief Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is 2020 Stellar Performer in Education

Rebecca Rivas of The St. Louis American | Sep 23, 2020University City Schools Superintendent Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is a status-quo disrupter. “The bravery she shows is unparalleled,” said Christina Groves, middle-school teacher and parent in the district. “It is very clear to those of us who care about the education…
Jessica Bueler
September 23, 2020