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Wonton King University CityU City in The News
February 16, 2024

Missouri Eatery Crowned The ‘Best Chinese Restaurant’ In The Entire State

BY SARAH TATE // FEBRUARY 16, 2024 |Based on reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the absolute best Chinese restaurant in each state, "from longstanding Chinatown mainstays serving roast duck and chop suey to popular dim sum spots." According to the site, the best Chinese restaurant in…
Feast's 22 favorite vegan-friendly restaurants in St. LouisU City in The News
February 7, 2024

Feast’s 22 favorite vegan-friendly restaurants in St. Louis

Charlotte Renner - Feb 7, 2024 | Frida's is an award-winning, eco-friendly restaurant that gets it's name from owner Natasha Kwan's cat, given as an homage to Frida Kahlo. TThe restaurant recently reopened with a more flexitarian menu, but the vegan menu still abounds with options. Frida's is known for…
University City Children’s Center hosts annual 'Block Party'U City in The News
February 2, 2024

University City Children’s Center hosts annual ‘Block Party’

By Laurie Skrivan // February 2, 2024 |Defne Rfat, 4, builds a tower with her parents Mustafa and Nazli Rfat on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the University City Children’s Center. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, [email protected] Laurie Skrivan, Post-DispatchIris Williams, 3, catches Zara Hill-Winn off guard by knocking the tower they…
St. Louis artist uses her ADHD to guide artworkU City in The News
January 19, 2024

St. Louis artist uses her ADHD to guide artwork

BY KSDK // JANUARY 19, 2024 |The House of Art Doll6277 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130 | 314-504-9998, theartdoll.myshopify.com
17th year of the Loop Ice Carnival might be the coldest on recordU City in The News
January 18, 2024

17th year of the Loop Ice Carnival might be the coldest on record

BY METEOROLOGIST STACY LYNN ST. LOUIS  JANUARY 18, 2024 | With ice as the primary subject for this event, the weather plays a big role in its success. Jessica Bueler, of the Loop Special Business District, helps me understand how they prepare for various weather situations. Ideal weather Climatologically, this time of…
Shaved ice never looked so beautiful – it’s the 17th Annual Ice CarnivalU City in The News
January 3, 2024

Shaved ice never looked so beautiful – it’s the 17th Annual Ice Carnival

Stephanie Knight |  January 3, 2024 fox2now.com | See more that 50 ice carvers and their works of ice art. Be sure to take the kids because there’s tons to do- including bouncy inflatables to jump and play! The carnival is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to…
Noboru Kidera of Nobu's is the 2023 Post-Dispatch chef of the yearU City in The News
December 22, 2023

Noboru Kidera of Nobu’s is the 2023 Post-Dispatch chef of the year

BY IAN FROEB // Dec 22, 2023 |These nigiri are just one part of Nobu’s omakase dinner, a multicourse menu Kidera selects for you, from composed sashimi dishes to simply cooked fish to crunchy tempura. Kidera himself might chat with you a little, though as he explained on my visits,…
St. Louis Walk of Fame Hits the Page With New BookU City in The News
December 7, 2023

St. Louis Walk of Fame Hits the Page With New Book

By Paula Tredway – Dec 7, 2023 |The St. Louis Walk of Fame is stepping out of the Delmar Loop and into the pages of its new book. St. Louis Walk of Fame: 250 Years of Great St. Louisans highlights of 173 inductees including 27 of the newest to get a…
Chick-fil-AU City in The News
November 16, 2023

New Chick-fil-A opening today in University City

BY REGGIE LEE // NOVEMBER 16, 2023 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located at 8637 Olive Boulevard and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The new restaurant is expected to bring 120 jobs to the area.8637 Olive Blvd, United States University City, MO 63132 | (314) 370-6946, chick-fil-a.com
Ian Froeb’s STL 100: The best St. Louis restaurants of 2023U City in The News
October 30, 2023

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…
Flurry of furry friends gather for Halloween pet parade at the LoopU City in The News
October 29, 2023

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…
ChipotleU City in The News
October 24, 2023

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…
Cursed Bikes & Coffee blends biking culture and espresso in University CityU City in The News
October 10, 2023

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…
Panera Bread University CityU City in The News
October 3, 2023

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…
Raising Cane's University CityU City in The News
September 21, 2023

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…
Raising Cane's - CaniacsU City in The News
September 15, 2023

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…
The vinyl frontier: 6 of the best record stores in St. LouisU City in The News
September 13, 2023

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…
11 new St. Louis bars we love - Sauce MagazineU City in The News
September 2, 2023

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…
Frank & Helen’s Pizzeria​ is a University City landmarkU City in The News
August 8, 2023

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…
UMSL and Girls Inc. celebrate summer literacy program at EyeSeeMe bookstoreU City in The News
July 31, 2023

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…
Top 5 Bagels in St. Louis, Chosen by Our CriticU City in The News
July 27, 2023

Top 5 Bagels in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

Cheryl Baehr  | July 27, 2023 | Beloved Delmar Loop coffee shop Meshuggah Cafe (6269 Delmar Boulevard, University City) uses bagels from Companion as a perfectly respectable canvas for delicious toppings, including cream cheese and verdant pesto. It may not be the purest representation of the form, but it's damn…
Tivoli Theatre to reopen after $1M in renovationsU City in The News
July 16, 2023

Tivoli Theatre to reopen after $1M in renovations

Connor Hart | July 16, 2023 | The Tivoli Theatre, a historic theater located at 6350 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Loop, will reopen with $1 million worth of renovations completed, as its new owner, One Family Church, will host a community-driven event series there this fall.One Family Church, which…
RESTAURANT REVIEWS Sum Tea House Adds Striking Milk and Fruit Teas to University CityU City in The News
July 6, 2023

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,…
​Bonito Bar brings new life and great drinks to Frida's in University CityU City in The News
June 7, 2023

​Bonito Bar brings new life and great drinks to Frida’s in University City

BY LIZ WOLFSON // JUNE 7, 2023 |The cocktail list reflects this equatorial setting through fruity, well-balanced drinks made with top-shelf spirits, like The Bonito, which combines two different rums with blood orange aperitif, pineapple, lime and agave, and Oaxaca’s Last Word, made with El Buho mezcal, green chartreuse, maraschino…
This U-City restaurant has the best Chinese food in Missouri, food writers sayU City in The News
May 18, 2023

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…
Katsuya Builds Designer Bento Boxes Stuffed with Sushi and More [PHOTOS]U City in The News
May 10, 2023

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…
G-San KitchenU City in The News
April 27, 2023

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…
‘Unique’ U City development brings Dierbergs and restaurants to residents, pours money into low-income neighborhoodsU City in The News
April 24, 2023

‘Unique’ U City development brings Dierbergs and restaurants to residents, pours money into low-income neighborhoods

Jon Kipper | April 24, 2023 | UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (KMOV) - A new development, years in the making, is beginning to take shape in University City. University City is looking to add options that don’t exist in the city now, that includes a Dierbergs, plus fast food joints like…
Bonito Bar Delivers Chill Vibes, Fresh Cocktails in University CityU City in The News
April 20, 2023

Bonito Bar Delivers Chill Vibes, Fresh Cocktails in University City

Jessica Rogen | April 20, 2023 | Serene dark aqua walls. Moody blue bar underlighting. A flock of tiny plastic birds hang from a gold curved gold ceiling. The new Bonito Bar is the perfect backdrop for a bright cocktail. “It's a lot of fun,” co-owner Natasha Kwan says. “People…
Ben & Jerry’s franchise in the Delmar Loop reopensU City in The News
April 18, 2023

Ben and Jerry’s Franchise in the Delmar Loop reopens

Amy De La Hunt | April 18, 2023 | Owner Steve Snipes, a North Carolina transplant with a family story of incarceration, exoneration, and entrepreneurship, will be joined at the reopening by Ben & Jerry’s founders.Ben & Jerry’s franchise in the Delmar Loop reopens Owner Steve Snipes, a North Carolina…
The best patios in St. LouisU City in The News
April 13, 2023

The best patios in St. Louis

GEORGE MAHE, SARAH KLOEPPLE, DAVE LOWRY, JARRETT MEDLIN | April 13, 2023 | Read about U City local Diego's Cantina, Rooftop Terrace Bar at the Moonrise Hotel, Taco Buddha, Winslow's Table and more. UNIVERSITY CITY & THE DELMAR LOOP Diego's Cantina: The tile-accented interior here is just as vibrant as the…
Sum Tea HouseU City in The News
April 10, 2023

Boba tea spot Sum Tea House is now open in University City

Grace Admiraal | April 10, 2023 | Sum Tea House, a new spot for boba tea, opened in March at 8501 Olive Blvd. in University City. Owner Elaine Truong wanted to incorporate her roots into the space. The name translates from Cantonese to “Heart Tea House,” and the “u” in…
Shabu DayU City in The News
April 10, 2023

For Great All-You-Can-Eat Food in U City, Dip Into Shabu Day

Jaime Lees | April 10, 2023 | The warm, soothing food at Shabu Day (8237 Olive Boulevard, University City; 314-755-1075) is the perfect compliment to a chilly day. The restaurant offers offers all-you-can-eat hotpot with broths that serve as a mouthwatering canvas for assorted meats and vegetables. Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Shabu Day…
Katsuya in University City is serious about its signature dish, katsuU City in The News
April 7, 2023

Katsuya in University City is serious about its signature dish, katsu

Ian Froeb | April 7, 2023 | At Katsuya in the Delmar Loop, you will find the rare intersection of convenience, efficiency and elegance. The restaurant serves its signature dish, katsu, as a bento box. Surrounding your breaded, deep-fried main course will be separate smaller compartments: a couple of edamame…
Josh Novack, sous chef at Winslow’s Table, uses science to inform his passion for baking breadU City in The News
March 20, 2023

Josh Novack, sous chef at Winslow’s Table, uses science to inform his passion for baking bread

Emily Standlee | Mar 20, 2023 | If you’ve ever sat down to a meal at New American restaurant and market Winslow’s Table, you know the staff – from bartenders to chefs to the front-of-house team – makes each move with care and creativity. And Josh Novack, the resident baker…
Frida’s reopens in University City along with Bonito Bar, a small but stunning new spaceU City in The News
March 20, 2023

Frida’s reopens in University City along with Bonito Bar, a small but stunning new space

George Mahe | Mar 20, 2023 | The long-awaited Bonito Bar officially opened its doors last weekend alongside Frida’s, which had been closed for renovations since last spring. Bonito Bar is located in a former alterations shop space between Frida’s and Diego’s Cantina along North and South Avenue, just north…
Frida's, Bonito Bar Set To Open in University CityU City in The News
March 14, 2023

Frida’s, Bonito Bar Set To Open in University City

Jessica Rogen | Mar 14, 2023 | Two highly anticipated concepts are set to open their doors this month in University City. Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff's Frida's and Bontio Bar are accepting reservations for a grand reopening for the former and an opening for the latter on Saturday, March…
With Thrive STL, Debbye Roman helps St. Louisans find their inner strengthU City in The News
March 3, 2023

With Thrive STL, Debbye Roman helps St. Louisans find their inner strength

Araceli Cruz | March 3, 2023Debbye Roman knows there’s more than one way to be strong. She’s always enjoyed running and being active, but a terrifying incident in her native Mexico showed Roman she has other kinds of strength, too. Roman first came to the United States in 2011 for…
Jerk Dat Fest MagazineU City in The News
February 24, 2023

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…
Relocated, reinvented Nobu’s is one of St. Louis’ best new restaurants in yearsU City in The News
February 17, 2023

Relocated, reinvented Nobu’s is one of St. Louis’ best new restaurants in years

Ian Froeb | Feb 17, 2023 | Noboru Kidera, the eponymous 74-year-old chef of Nobu’s in the Delmar Loop, likely won’t say much while you eat dinner at his sushi restaurant. He will greet you and now and then make some small talk. He will ask if you liked a…
Lousies on the Loop brings loose meat sandwiches and Southern fare to University CityU City in The News
February 15, 2023

Lousies on the Loop brings loose meat sandwiches and Southern fare to University City

Mabel Suen | Feb 15, 2023 | "A new casual Delmar Loop eatery specializes in loose meat sandwiches, a classic style of sandwich that was popularized in the Midwest nearly a century ago but never quite hit the St. Louis area. Lousies on the Loop debuted in University City in…
First Look: Katsuya Brings Bento Boxes, Katsu and Sushi to the LoopU City in The News
February 7, 2023

First Look: Katsuya Brings Bento Boxes, Katsu and Sushi to the Loop

Cheryl Baehr | Feb 7, 2023"Teddy Lee spent dedicated two decades bringing St. Louis-area diners sushi, first at the original Wasabi downtown and eventually at other local spots. He was a dedicated craftsman, but he could not shake the feeling that he was meant to show diners a different side…
5 Top Pancakes in St. Louis, Chosen by Our CriticU City in The News
January 23, 2023

5 Top Pancakes in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

Cheryl Baehr | Jan 23, 2023This time of year, the promise of a semi-sweet, fluffy grilled breakfast treat is about the only thing worth getting out from under the covers for. Though our fair city has an embarrassment of breakfast and brunch riches, these five take the (hot) cake when…
Eyeseeme Bookstore - KSDK Video FeatureU City in The News
January 16, 2023

Representation in Literature: Eyeseeme African American Children’s Bookstore

Mary Caltrider | Jan 16, 2023ST. LOUIS — Eyeseeme is a Black Owned Independent Bookstore located in University City, MO whose mission is to be a resource to parents, teachers, and schools in providing the very best children’s books on the market that promote positive images and stories about African…
Labors of love: St. Louis-area moms launch startups for pregnancy, postpartum needsU City in The News
January 8, 2023

Labors of love: St. Louis-area moms launch startups for pregnancy, postpartum needs

Colleen Schrappen | Jan 08, 2023Fitness training was just a side gig for Abby Erker of Richmond Heights until she noticed a pattern among many of her clients: They wanted advice about working out during and after pregnancy — but not as a means of getting back their six-pack abs.Colleen…
Costco opening in University City in two weeksU City in The News
October 10, 2022

Costco opening in University City in two weeks

Joey Schneider | Oct 11, 2022UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – Costco is just two weeks away from opening doors in University City. Costco is a membership-based warehouse retailer offering food, household supplies, clothing, electronics, appliances and other merchandise.The upcoming location will soon open doors at 8695 Olive Boulevard just off of…
Mural installed in UCity celebrates diversity in the areaU City in The News
September 11, 2022

Mural installed in UCity celebrates diversity in the area

Reggie Lee | sept 11, 2022UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – The Olive Boulevard entrance to University City is starting to get a new look thanks to a new collaborative art project. Artist Byron Rogers and art students from University City High School installed the first of at least two murals along the…
RFT Restaurant Guide: Old Gems and New Spots in University CityU City in The News
July 22, 2022

RFT Restaurant Guide: Old Gems and New Spots in University City

By Riverfront Times Staff | July 22, 2022We're kicking off our Restaurant Guide. Here's a look at one of the areas we're covering. Stay tuned for the rest. If you want authentic Asian cuisine, options abound in and around University City. Grab steamed barbecue pork buns or beef tripe at…
Tim’s Travels: University City Children’s CenterU City in The News
June 23, 2022

Tim’s Travels: University City Children’s Center

Tim Ezell | June 23, 2022ST. LOUIS – Wednesday morning Tim Ezell was playing with fire by drinking caffeine. Thursday morning, he’s playing in the mud. Ezell joined the Executive Director of University City Children’s Center Steve Zwolak to prepare for International Mud 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Why this St. Louis-area restaurant turned its event space into a retail storeU City in The News
April 20, 2022

Why this St. Louis-area restaurant turned its event space into a retail store

Judy Lucas | April 20, 2022Winslow’s Table has opened a retail addition, The Cellar Shop at Winslow’s Table, in the downstairs portion of the store and restaurant in the Delmar Loop. The Cellar Shop, which opened April 16, carries a selection of artisanal goods, wines and spirits, beauty products, and…
Bonito Bar, from the owner of Frida's and Diego's, coming to University CityU City in The News
April 14, 2022

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.…
Diego's & Frida'sU City in The News
April 13, 2022

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…
University City businesses join to support relief efforts in UkraineU City in The News
March 13, 2022

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…
21 businesses in University City support UkraineU City in The News
March 11, 2022

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…
Kara Flaherty - FOX 2 NOWU City in The News
January 19, 2022

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…
QuikTrip buys property from University City for gas stationU City in The News
December 23, 2021

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.…
Missouri’s tallest menorah will be lit tonight in University CityU City in The News
November 29, 2021

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…
Free Parking - University CityU City in The News
June 23, 2021

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…
Diego's CafeU City in The News
June 17, 2021

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…
Winslow's TableU City in The News
February 4, 2021

In University City, Winslow’s Table has pivoted from a sit-down restaurant to a neighborhood market

Kasey Carlson | Feb 4, 2021One of St. Louis' most popular restaurants might look a little different if you haven't stepped inside recently. Winslow's Table, which Tara and Michael Gallina own alongside the much-acclaimed Vicia, has transformed from a sit-down spot for brunch and dinner into a neighborhood market with…
Sasha Sander (KSDK)U City in The News
February 2, 2021

Delmar Loop restaurants offering chef-curated kits at local grocery store

Sasha Sander | Feb 2, 2021The Chef-Curated Cooking Kits will be available through Sunday, Feb. 28 for $25 A popular St. Louis international grocer is offering Chef-Curated Cooking Kits from some of the city’s favorite Delmar Loop restaurants. United Provisions is now selling kits which include hand-picked ingredients from its…
birria tacosU City in The News
January 26, 2021

Where to get birria tacos in St. Louis

James Boeckmann | Jan 26, 2021Hailing from the state of Jalisco in Mexico and a bona fide institution in its capital Guadalajara, birria tacos are having a moment. Sometimes called “wet tacos,” they are traditionally served with a cup of consommé (for dunking, dipping and even drinking) made primarily with…
Diego'sU City in The News
January 5, 2021

3 new St. Louis restaurants to try this month – Diego’s

SAUCE Staff | Jan 05, 2021We’re happy to report that Diego’s, the long-anticipated Mexican cantina from the team behind neighboring Frida’s, was worth the wait. Co-owner and chef Natasha Kwan won us over with well-executed classics like creamy esquites (Mexican corn salad) and an incredible shrimp tostada with avocado mash,…
Winslow's TableU City in The News
December 23, 2020

2020 Best New Restaurants // No. 6 Winslow’s Table

Adam Rothbarth | Dec 23, 2020When Tara and Michael Gallina took over cherished University City brunch mecca Winslow’s Home last November, relaunching it as Winslow’s Table, they infused the beloved spot’s old vibes with the vegetable-forward, farm-to-table style they’ve found so successful at their first restaurant, Vicia. “Winslow’s Home was a place, for Michael and me,…
STL MagU City in The News
November 12, 2020

The co-owner of University City’s EyeSeeMe bookstore shares antiracism literature picks for kids

Courtney Scott | Nov 12, 2020Having conversations with children about race has never been more important. EyeSeeMe, a bookstore in University City, holds one of the largest collections of African-American–focused children’s literature in the United States. Owners Jeffrey and Pamela Blair, who are parents themselves, provide educators and organizations with…
Mohammed Qadadeh - American FalafelU City in The News
November 10, 2020

Mohammed Qadadeh of American Falafel Made a Delicious Career Change

Cheryl Baehr | Nov 10, 2020 riverfronttimes.comBefore opening American Falafel (6314 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-553-9353) in June of this year, Mohammed Qadadeh enjoyed great success in IT, sales and management with Mastercard. A computer scientist by training, Qadadeh spent fifteen years with the company, working in both its St.…
Phillies StaffU City in The News
November 9, 2020

Phillies Cheesesteaks & More now open in University City

Holly Fann | Nov 9, 2020Phillies Cheesesteaks & More recently opened at 6800 Olive, in a small shopping plaza in University City that's less than a two-minute drive from the Delmar Loop. Those expecting a traditional “steak wit” Philly-style cheesesteak may be surprised by the construction of Phillies' sandwiches, though all of the classic elements and flavors are…
Eyeseemee - CBS Sunday Morning FeatureU City in The News
November 8, 2020

Independent booksellers write a new chapter during COVID-19

CBS Sunday Morning | Nov 8, 2020 The Strand Book Store is a New York institution, with four floors of books, and 93 years of tradition. But while it survived a Great Depression, World War II, 9/11 and Amazon, it has struggled during the era of COVID-19. New Yorker contributor…
Diego'sU City in The News
October 30, 2020

Diego’s, From the Team Behind Frida’s, Now Serving Mexican Fare in University City

Mabel Suen | Oct 28, 2020A new Mexican cantina recently debuted in University City. Diego’s, from the owners of Frida’s, opened on October 13, featuring elevated street food with an emphasis on small plates and craft cocktails. The concept comes from Frida’s owners Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff. As previously reported by Feast, the…
Boogyz DonutsU City in The News
October 15, 2020

Boogyz Donuts owner modifies bagel aspirations for doughnut-obsessed St. Louis

Ian Froeb | Oct 15, 2020 Maybe someday St. Louis will be a bagel town. Not necessarily a great bagel town like New York or Montreal — I’m not delusional — but a better bagel town than it is now. (Wipe away that towering schmear of cream cheese and stare…
Diego'sU City in The News
October 12, 2020

Diego’s, a husband restaurant to Frida’s, opens tomorrow in University City

George Mahe | Oct 12, 2020“The day has finally come,” quips Natasha Kwan, co-owner of Diego’s Mexican restaurant which opens tomorrow, “It only took 22 months.”Planning a restaurant, especially retrofitting an exciting one, is never easy because of the unknowns, “and there were a lot of them,” says Kwan regarding…
University City Schools Superintendent Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is the St. Louis American Foundation’s 2020 Stellar Performer.U City in The News
September 23, 2020

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…
Boogyz DonutsU City in The News
September 10, 2020

Boogyz Donuts Finds Wide Success With Vegan Options in University City

Cheryl Baehr | Thu, Sep 10, 2020 For the last couple of years, Jamil Jabbar has been planning to open a bagel and doughnut shop with the idea of having both a storefront and robust distribution business. Now that it's happened, he can't do anything but laugh at his timing."I…
Sauce Fave - House of IndiaU City in The News
August 21, 2020

House of India is this year’s Sauce Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Indian

BY HEATHER HUGHES HUFF // AUGUST 21, 2020The local institutions many regulars might be surprised to hear that owner Satish Kumar never wanted to open a restaurant. Both his father and grandfather ran restaurants in India, but when Kumar left everything and moved alone to the U.S. at age 24,…
Taylor Swift Sends Signed Copies of New Album to Vintage VinylU City in The News
August 20, 2020

Taylor Swift Sends Signed Copies of New Album to Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis

Jaime Lees | Thu, Aug 20, 2020Always one to go way (way) out of her way to spend time with her fans and find special ways to make them feel included, she’s also been surprising us all lately with sudden album releases. And now this: connection to her fans through…
Business Owner SpotlightU City in The News
August 6, 2020

Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow

Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow Sound the trumpets, blow the horns. The pilot of Papa Ray's Vintage Vinyl Roadshow is now complete. The first episode will air on September 3 on KETC Channel 9 at 8 p.m. CST and Papa Ray and the Vintage Vinyl staff will share the story…
The Banh Mi ShopU City in The News
August 3, 2020

Jimmy Trinh of The Banh Mi Shop on Crispy Fried Shallots, Food Processors and a Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Mabel Suen | Aug 3, 2020While doing their part to maintain social distance, home cooks everywhere are honing their skills in the kitchen. Feast consulted with some of St. Louis' finest chefs and business owners for their best advice on how to make easy, wholesome meals using simple pantry staples. Find out…
U City in The News
July 14, 2020

Winslow’s Table Featured in Riverfront Times

Service in the Pandemic: From Wine Guy to Working Winslow's Table's Window Posted By Cheryl Baehr on Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 6:15 am Nick Denietolis began his food career working at Schnuck's when he was a teenager. Eventually, he moved up to the meat department, gaining valuable food prep experience that helped him transition to…
U City in The News
June 17, 2020

Black-Owned Businesses like Eyeseeme Bookstore Seeing an Increase in Sales

As interest in books on anti-racism has skyrocketed over the last couple of weeks, Eyeseeme African American Children’s Bookstore has seen a huge increase in online sales, said owner Jeffrey Blair. “We were very well-positioned in order to help fulfill that need.” As millions of people have taken to the…
U City in The News
June 10, 2020

In University City, Artists Spend Hours Painting Portrait of George Floyd

by: Michelle Madaras Posted: Jun 10, 2020 / 06:50 PM CDT / Updated: Jun 10, 2020 / 05:51 PM CDT UNIVERSITY CITY, MO – Businesses here in the Delmar Loop are now covered with colorful pictures and messages, but one done all in black-and-white stands out amongst them all. A portrait of George Floyd now…
American Falafel University City LoopBusiness Owner SpotlightU City in The News
June 5, 2020

American Falafel: University City’s Newest Restaurant

American Falafel opened last weekend at 6134 Delmar on the Delmar Loop. Owner Moh Qadadeh, whose family roots are in Jordan, serves up fresh Mediterranean fare created from family recipes and prepared by a chef who previously worked at a high-end hotel in Amman, Jordan’s capital. Besides the namesake dish (served as a sandwich or appetizer-size bites),…
Lulu'sU City in The News
June 1, 2020

2020 Feast 50 Awards: St. Louis

Rachel Huffman, Heather Riske | Jun 01, 2020The votes are in! In our ninth-annual Feast 50 issue, we’re highlighting the St. Louis winners and runners-up across 50 categories in the Feast 50 Awards, as voted by you in our readers’ choice poll. Editor's Note: Past year's winners were not up for…
U City in The News
April 10, 2020

EyeSeeMe Bookstore Featured in USA Today

EyeSeeMe bookstore teaches children the value of African-American history Tanisha Sykes Special to USA TODAY Published 7:00 a.m. ET Apr. 10, 2019 As African American parents, Pamela and Jeffrey Blair of St. Louis, Missouri, always taught their four children about their history and helped them to develop a positive self-image. They told stories about…