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Maplewood History: A Look Back At The First Let Them Eat Art

14 hours 31 minutes ago
The very first Let Them Eat Art was 19 years ago in 2006. Unlike most of the good ideas that I have had this one took root and flourished.  Of course, there were very many other folks involved.  But it is our former Community Development director Rachelle L’ecuyer and her tireless hard work who deserves […]
Doug Houser

Two new restaurants open, plus a back door

1 week ago
Sando Shack has opened at at 7376 Manchester, the prominent Maplewood corner of Manchester Road and Sutton Boulevard. Boardwalk Waffles, which closed almost two years ago, was the last tenant in the spot. St. Louis magazine reports that Sando Shack “offers the the katsu sando—a crispy, panko-breaded pork or chicken cutlet served on pillowy-soft milk […]
Doug Miner

St. Louis Magazine covers Richmond Heights family’s recovery from May 16 tornado

1 month ago
In the news: a Richmond Heights family in a century-old home deals with the after-effects of the tornado. Plus, St. Louis Magazine covers Maplewood’s newest restaurant, and more. Feast — The ultimate food-lover’s guide to Maplewood St. Louis Magazine — A family uprooted: A St. Louis mom navigates the tornado’s aftermath St. Louis Magazine — […]
Doug Miner

Summer Concert Series

1 month 3 weeks ago
The Summer Concert Series brings neighbors, friends, and everyone in between together for an evening of music and fun. This year the series runs June through September and is FREE to attend. The concerts are held in Ryan Hummert Park and made possible with the support of the City of Maplewood and sponsoring businesses. Consider […]
Mid County Chamber of Commerce

New coffee shop set to open in former Looking Meadow Cafe spot

2 months 1 week ago
The aroma of roasting coffee is set to come to 2500 Sutton Boulevard in July. Hunter Iffland plans to open his Kentzo Koffee at the former location of Looking Meadow Cafe and Stone Spiral before that. Iffland has been roasting and selling his coffee online for four years at kentzokoffee.com. Iffland said he’s planning on […]
Doug Miner

Maplewood resident Brad Jackson files second suit against city

2 months 1 week ago
Maplewood resident Brad Jackson has filed a second law suit against the city of Maplewood. It’s in Missouri case.net, case number 25SL-CC03975. Jackson filed a suit in August last year against the city of Maplewood; Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg; Kate Bethel, owner of Maven Bath and Candle Co., and Isaac Chosich, an employee at Maven. […]
Doug Miner

Maplewood council members sworn in, talk about their terms in office

2 months 2 weeks ago
Maplewood judge Douglas Sidel officiated the swearing in of three council members at the Maplewood city council meeting on Tuesday. C Wiley was successful in a write-in campaign for Ward 1. Eric Page (Ward 2) and Nick Homa (Ward 3) both were reelected to second terms (both unopposed). Also, Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg read a […]
Doug Miner

In the news: Robin Restaurant, Parker’s Table, MRH baseball

2 months 2 weeks ago
A KSDK reporter visits the newly opened Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood, Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights is set to open a 30-seat wine bar, and Max Preps reports on an MRH baseball game (AI generated article). KSDK — Chef Alec Schingel debuts Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood Max Preps — Baseball Recap: Metro Picks […]
Doug Miner