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Florissant  Partners with National Community Development Planners Florissant has appointed Retail Strategies, the leading national community development firm, to develop and execute a tailored retail recruitment plan. This partnership will be essential in continuing the city’s growth in retail and commercial business. “Retail Strategies shows a great level of commitment to the cities they represent,” […]

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WORDEN - The Mardi Gras celebration, 'Wordi Gras,' in Worden was once again a huge hit, and Rick Landrem, of the Yellow Dog Bar and Cafe, said with the perfect weather on Saturday the event was simply “spectacular” this year. Landrem said the beauty of the event is everyone has fun from young to old, and it is a perfect Mardi Gras celebration year in and year out. He said the event means so much every year to the businesses in Worden, including the Yellow Dog Bar and Cafe, which serves fresh Jumbalia all day long, along with corn dogs, cheeseburgers, and alligator on this particular day. The heavy presence of trucks, tractors (old and new), farm equipment, and country feel makes it special each year. “Our food is homemade except for the alligator of course, which is brought in,” he said. “About 99 percent of the people who come that day know Worden exists because of Wordi Gras. It is a huge event. Once again, we didn’t have any problems, everybody

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St. Louis culinary wunderkid Juwan Rice started his own catering company when he was in high school. In 2021, he founded J Rice Spice, a spice and sauce company. More recently, he's hosted a series of pop-up dining experiences.

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Mexican on Main Street with a Touch of Kindness is the Perfect Dining Combination By Lisa Kampeter Sometimes you just need a night out, and when it’s with the girls, even better. For this month’s Dining Divas outing, the comradery and bonding were way more important than the dinner and the restaurant. And when you […]

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Mardi Gras in St. Louis can be summed up in three words: puke, boobs and beads. Since you already expelled of the first, and getting rid of the second isn't against the point, here's an easy to take care of the third. Take your beads downtown to the St. Louis Aquarium ( 201 South 18th Street), and aquarium staff will recycle your beads for you.