Bernie Lee

Hiro's Welcome: The Loop's newest sushi joint has something extra to offer

Hiro Prepares to Open in the Delmar Loop

Ian FroebHiro in the Delmar Loop​Hiro, a sushi and izakaya restaurant from 609 Lounge owner Bernie Lee, looks just about ready to debut at 609 Eastgate Avenue. It might have opened already, but calls this morning just before its posted lunch hours went unanswered.The address was previously the hom ... More >>

New Sushi Restaurant in Old Blue Ocean Sushi Space [Updated]

Ian Froeb​When Gut Check filed what we thought would be our final update on the relocation of the Delmar Loop's Blue Ocean Sushi from its original spot on 609 Eastgate Avenue to 6335 Delmar Boulevard, we neglected to consider what would happen to the original Blue Ocean Sushi location. We have an ... More >>

DJ Needles' JazzyPhatNappy Night at 609 to Stop

Ian Froeb​When Gut Check filed what we thought would be our final update on the relocation of the Delmar Loop's Blue Ocean Sushi from its original spot on 609 Eastgate Avenue to 6335 Delmar Boulevard, we neglected to consider what would happen to the original Blue Ocean Sushi location. We have an ... More >>

Battle of the Beats

A culture war is rocking within St. Louis’ underground hip-hop scene.

Fuse Company

609 comes close to the ideal balance of substance and style