St. Louis Magazine

St. Louis restaurant openings, closings, and coming soons The following information is accurate as of an early-October press date In September, restaurant openings outnumbered closings by roughly three to one—a typical ratio. What stood out, though, was the ...

The “ins, outs, and almosts” in metro St. Louis for the past month.

In red-carpet style, guests celebrate Opening Weekend at Powell Hall From floor-length gowns in vibrant color choices to elegant silhouettes accessorized with jackets, jewels, and hand-beaded clutches, guests dressed for the occasion—the Opening Weekend: Fanfare for Po...

The restored Powell Hall lobby and the new Jack C. Taylor Music Center provided a fashion-forward background for the most well-dressed guests.

'The Woman in Black' brings a West End smash to The Rep In the past, a ghost story at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has meant Christmas was drawing near. But this season, the company is fully embracing Halloween with a staging of West End smash The Wo...

The beloved ghost story runs at Loretto-Hilton Center from October 8-26.

St. Louis students benefit from surge in trades, STEM, and entrepreneurship experiences There are far more options for post-high-school life than attending a traditional university. Some students who prefer working with their hands may be better suited for a trade school. Others may want...

The metro area is experiencing a boom in programs preparing students beyond the classroom.

Gas station games could get shut down in Missouri if lawsuit succeeds It’s hard to say exactly when so many gas stations across Missouri began to resemble dens of gambling, but the future of many of the gaming devices found inside the minimart next to the gas pump could...

Torch Electronics has been on trial this month in federal court, with a rival gamemaker arguing Torch’s machines are actually illegal.

For Pynchon fans, the place to be at midnight is Leviathan Bookstore A seven-month-old St. Louis bookstore will be among just five stores across the U.S. to host a midnight release party tonight for the literary world’s equivalent to a Taylor Swift album: a new novel b...

The St. Louis shop is one of the few places offering immediate access to “Shadow Ticket.”

NGA opening spurs focus on growing St. Louis’ geospatial ecosystem A new report calls for a stand-alone organization to be the “backbone” of the local geospatial ecosystem and focus on fostering it.

A new report calls for a stand-alone organization to be the “backbone” of the local geospatial ecosystem and focus on fostering it.

A new exit out of homelessness in the city of St. Louis: Francie’s Place If you’re striding downtown toward a Cardinals or Blues game and you spot someone curled up with belongings in a stairwell, you may wonder: What does this person need to get off the street for good? T...

At a refurbished 140-year-old building in Marine Villa, tenants get subsidized studios upstairs and optional services on the street level.

Defiance, Missouri, launches inaugural, month-long Oktoberfest celebration A new tradition kicked off this week just west of the metro area. Defiance, Missouri—considered the gateway to historic Missouri wine country—launched its first region-wide Oktoberfest celebration ear...

The event brings together the region’s craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

Former public defender chief rallies Missouri Catholics to stop the death penalty As a public defender for 24 years, including five as director of the Missouri State Public Defender System, Mary Fox sought to educate juries—and sway them against the death penalty. Now in her retire...

Mary Fox is fighting for the life of Lance Shockley, who is set to be executed on Oct. 14.

Blue Ocean to close in the Loop after eviction Blue Ocean (6335 Delmar) will be closing before the month’s end—the victim of an eviction it tried to fight. The late-night sushi and ramen spot was a familiar landmark in the heart of the Delmar Loop...

The late-night spot was a fixture on Delmar for 17 years.

TikToker battles defamation suit filed by notorious St. Louis developers Controversial developers Sid Chakraverty and Vic Alston are suing a former tenant for libel after she posted videos to TikTok bashing her “horrifically bad experience” at the Soho Apartments in Soular...

Sid Chakraverty and Vic Alston are suing dental student Jamie Buchanczenko over her videos about life in the Soho Apartments.

Two moms from St. Louis launch Little Buddha online baby boutique When longtime friends Lindsey Morris and Lauren Eckert became mothers, they quickly learned that not all baby clothes are created equal. Cotton onesies shrank in the wash and barely lasted a week befo...

The brand’s bamboo sleepers are designed to last longer and stretch across sizes.

Middle school trauma in St. Louis prepared Leland Vittert for Fox News falling-out For Leland Vittert, school was hell. As a kid growing up in Ladue, he attended top prep schools, including Community School and John Burroughs School, where he says he was relentlessly bullied. Unbekn...

The News Nation anchor’s new memoir describes his autism, his father’s love, and how asking tough questions of the Trump administration cost him his job.

Review: Cottle Village Farmstead + Distillery in Cottleville “Rich” is the word that will be uttered before you even get past the appetizers or salads. Yes, even the salads. It’d be challenging to find a restaurant that more consistently delivers a menu that’s ...

Cottle Village Farmstead & Distillery ups the immersive dining experience.

City Foundry visits and tax receipts keep ticking up In the four years since City Foundry first opened its doors, the Midtown attraction is growing into a significant tax generator for the city.  Data collected by its backers shows total visits and sale...

The Midtown development posted nearly $29 million in sales over the first and second quarters of this year, a 6.3 percent increase over the same time period in 2024.

Alexandra Kay is ready for her 'Second Wind' When Alexandra Kay looks in the rearview mirror of her life, she sees the hesitant, confused girl she once was—spending long days at a Waterloo, Illinois, coffee shop with more questions than answers....

Waterloo’s Alexandra Kay looks toward her sophomore effort, ‘Second Wind’ and a Fall tour.

New craft brew options across St. Louis OCTOBER 4 Hands Brewing Co. – Phases of the Moon: Volume One (6.6% ABV)The first in a new mixed-fermentation series, this tart and complex sour is fermented with saison yeast, lactobacillus, pediococc...

Fresh options from local breweries.

Arch Nemesis Brewing closing in Chesterfield Arch Nemesis Brewing (17081 N. Outer 40 Rd., Suite 208, Chesterfield), a nano brewery tucked inside The District in Chesterfield Valley, will close its tasting room at the end of November. It’s a bitt...

Owner Jim Hofer’s comic book–themed nano brewery at The District specialized in kombucha and small-batch beer.

St. Louis-based Black Yogi Nico Marie nominated for national Webby Award Nico Marie is a yoga content creator by day, a DJ by night, and a meditation recording artist in between. Although each of her ventures has its own frequency, all are done with the objective of bringi...

The holistic wellness professional aims to increase accessibility in wellness spaces through Black representation and virtual options.

Top things to do in St. Louis this weekend: October 3–5 Find the top things to do in St. Louis this weekend. There's no shortage of options for a range of interests!

From the Art Hill Film Series to the St. Louis Bourbon Festival.

St. Louis' direct flight to London was years in the making St. Louisans flying to Europe will soon have a second direct flight option to choose from, as regional leaders announced a new route from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to London’s Heathrow a...

Airport director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge said restoring direct service to London has been a priority for her entire tenure.

A new Kirkwood shop helps forge a path forward for immigrant and refugee women When Jennifer Owens launched Forai years ago, she never dreamed that her vision to empower local refugee and immigrant women would grow to include a stylish boutique in downtown Kirkwood. This past Ju...

Forai owner Jennifer Owens curates a collection of jewelry, gifts, and home decor, offering shoppers a lot of different reasons to stop by.

Bender Mixology Services crafts custom cocktails on the go Whether you’re in the mood for a Nashville Hot Bloody Mary, a tropical Espresso Martini or a bitter Negroni, a new mobile bartending service is shaking up cocktail menus at events across the region. S...

Kelsie Bender’s mobile bartending service focuses on riffs on classic cocktails made with seasonality and sustainability in mind.

WashU Medicine launches program to grow the next generation of leaders in health care WashU is strengthening its School of Medicine staff through an innovative program designed to invest in the future of its current and rising leaders. Dubbed the Pivotal Leaders Program, this nine-mont...

The new program teaches more than traditional medical skills.

Top food and drink events in St. Louis A look at the region's culinary calendar

A look at the region’s culinary calendar.

The Crack Fox’s owner opens Odditeas Café next door When The Crack Fox’s owner, Carrie Harris, was craving a late-night coffee, she had trouble finding a cup downtown—and that experience inspired her vision for the vacant space next door to her popular...

The downtown café and artistic parlor showcases its owner’s creativity and a sense of community.

St. Charles County scam artist gets 5 years for defrauding the Missouri DMV A St. Charles County man is headed to prison for five years after running a business where he went to the DMV so clients didn’t have to—a business prosecutors showed was based on fraud. Gary Wilds, 48...

Gary Wilds used Venmo to bribe DMV workers to let him register vehicles for next to nothing.

The Best of Missouri Market and Historic Shaw Art Fair return this weekend All roads lead to Shaw this weekend. It’s the Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; and the Historic Shaw Art Fair Saturday and Sunday. Get started on ...

The Missouri Botanical Garden and surrounding neighborhood will serve as a scenic backdrop to artists and crafters during the two popular annual events.

St. Louis lands second direct flight to Europe St. Louisans flying to Europe will soon have a second direct flight option to choose from, as regional leaders are set to announce a new route to London’s Heathrow airport from British Airways tomorro...

St. Louisans flying to Europe will soon have a second direct flight option.