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9 Mile Garden's 2022 Season Begins March 1

2 years 9 months ago
The trees have yet to sprout, temperatures are still miserably low and there isn't a robin in sight, yet 9 Mile Garden (9375 Gravois Road, Affton; 314-390-2806) is giving us hope that winter will soon loosen its frigid grip on our fair city. The area's first and only food truck park announced yesterday that it will open its 2022 season on March 1, featuring new trucks, special events, live music and a lineup of festivities sure to entertain all ages.…
Cheryl Baehr

9 Mile Garden's 2022 Season Begins March 1

2 years 9 months ago


The trees have yet to sprout, temperatures are still miserably low and there isn't a robin in sight, yet 9 Mile Garden (9375 Gravois Road, Affton; 314-390-2806) is giving us hope that winter will soon loosen its frigid grip on our fair city. The area's first and only food truck park announced yesterday that it will open its 2022 season on March 1, featuring new trucks, special events, live music and a lineup of festivities sure to entertain all ages.…
Cheryl Baehr

Pizza Champ is Now Open in Maplewood

2 years 9 months ago
The newest addition to St. Louis’ vibrant pizza scene has opened its doors: Pizza Champ (2657 Lyle Avenue, Maplewood) debuted today after much anticipation. Pizza Champ, as the RFT wrote in December, was born out of pandemic-related necessity as a pop-up at Elmwood – which is currently not in operation but plans to reopen in the spring with a new format and menu.…
Jenna Jones

Pizza Champ is Now Open in Maplewood

2 years 9 months ago

The newest addition to St. Louis’ vibrant pizza scene has opened its doors: Pizza Champ (2657 Lyle Avenue, Maplewood) debuted today after much anticipation.

Pizza Champ, as the RFT wrote in December, was born out of pandemic-related necessity as a pop-up at Elmwood – which is currently not in operation but plans to reopen in the spring with a new format and menu. However, the concept quickly gained a robust following, thus spurring owners Adam Altnether and Chris Kelling to open up a standalone spot for the endeavor.…
Jenna Jones

City Museum Spreads the Love With Valentine's Day Weekend Event

2 years 9 months ago
There are no swans to see or miniature boats to squeeze into, but St. Louis’ favorite spot will open its very own Tunnel of Love for Valentine’s Day weekend. The City Museum (750 N 16th Street, 314-231-2489) has an array of Valentine’s Day activities planned for the weekend full of love, and it includes the Tunnel of Love.…
Jenna Jones

City Museum Spreads the Love With Valentine's Day Weekend Event

2 years 9 months ago

There are no swans to see or miniature boats to squeeze into, but St. Louis’ favorite spot will open its very own Tunnel of Love for Valentine’s Day weekend.

The City Museum (750 N 16th Street, 314-231-2489) has an array of Valentine’s Day activities planned for the weekend full of love, and it includes the Tunnel of Love. Lit up into the shape of a heart, guests can travel through the tunnel and snap a photo to commemorate the holiday.…
Jenna Jones

Much-Anticipated Peruvian Restaurant Jalea Now Open on St. Charles' Main Street

2 years 9 months ago
Chef Andrew Cisneros has worked in some of St. Louis' most acclaimed kitchens — Elaia, Privado, The St. Louis Club — but after years creating dishes for others, he has finally struck out on his own. Jalea (323 North Main Street, St. Charles; 636-493-1100), the restaurant he co-owns with his sister, Samantha Cisneros, is now open on Main Street in St. Charles, and has quickly shown itself to be a must-visit dining destination.…
Cheryl Baehr

Much-Anticipated Peruvian Restaurant Jalea Now Open on St. Charles' Main Street

2 years 9 months ago


Chef Andrew Cisneros has worked in some of St. Louis' most acclaimed kitchens — Elaia, Privado, The St. Louis Club — but after years creating dishes for others, he has finally struck out on his own. Jalea (323 North Main Street, St. Charles; 636-493-1100), the restaurant he co-owns with his sister, Samantha Cisneros, is now open on Main Street in St. Charles, and has quickly shown itself to be a must-visit dining destination.…
Cheryl Baehr

Kenneth Gregory Becomes First Black St. Louis County Police Chief

2 years 9 months ago

St. Louis County has a new Chief of Police: Lt. Col. Kenneth Gregory.

In a press release, the St. Louis County Police Department announced the news that the Board of Police Commissioners selected Gregory as the tenth chief to lead the department. He is the first Black police chief in the department’s 66 years of operation.…
Jenna Jones

The Big Mad: Book Bans, Gretzky Stans and Campaign Plans

2 years 9 months ago

Welcome back to the Big Mad, the RFT's weekly roundup of righteous rage! Because we know your time is short and your anger is hot:

Many People are Saying: Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt appeared Sunday on Fox News to brag about filing lawsuits against three dozen school districts (up to 45 now after critics pointed out that he curiously skipped over nine, including Kirkwood, where he lives, in Friday's blitz), but amid his bluster, he also showed his ass: He argued that masks are useless, of course, but did so with a curiously purple description when he said that "even the advocates for these masks are saying they're nothing more than facial decorations."…
Daniel Hill