Busch Stadium

Man City vs. Chelsea: St. Louisans Desperately Search Craigslist for Busch Stadium Soccer Tix

Last week, Daily RFT told you why you should care that the Premier League's Manchester City and Chelsea F.C. will be playing an exhibition game at Busch Stadium. Apparently, St. Louis soccer fans needed little convincing. The game sold out within minutes, and when we went to check out online sales ... More >>

Busch Stadium Named Cleanest in the U.S. by Disgusting Website

Hooray! Busch Stadium, the home of our beloved Cards, has been named the cleanest stadium in America. But before we get to the accolades, a word about the judging entity. The website that rolled out the rankings is known as UFE.com a.k.a. Urine Feces Everywhere. It pontificates about the possibilit ... More >>

During Historic World Series, Henry Bollinger Shines Many Lights

​Henry Bollinger woke up at 5:30 a.m. last Friday and tried not to disturb his wife and two young boys. He stepped out into the early-morning chill of Oakville, Missouri, and drove north, stopping only for a cup of coffee on his way to Busch Stadium. Once there, he took the elevator two flight ... More >>

Rams Have Most Expensive Beer in NFL

Nice mug. Just wish we had the cash to fill it.​Need another reason to complain about your 0-5 St. Louis Rams? Trying swallowing this -- if you can afford it. The Rams have the most expensive beer in all of football, according to Business Insider. The St. Louis club sells its brew for $9 per beer. ... More >>

Patron Secret Dining Society: The Secrets Revealed!

Jennifer SilverbergJosh Galliano: Normally of Monarch, he served as chef for last night's Patron Secret Dining Society at Busch Stadium.​These days, it is not enough to go to a wonderful restaurant and order a meal that's well-prepared and served gracefully. These days, food must be an event.A ... More >>

Why Were All Those Fire Trucks at Busch Stadium Yesterday?

Photo: Chad Garrison​If you happened to pass by Busch Stadium early yesterday morning, you might have thought the ballpark was burning to the ground. By 8:40 a.m. at least a dozen fire trucks and rescue vehicles -- their lights flashing -- idled on a blocked-off section of 7th Street, just west of ... More >>

Caption This! Baby at U2 Concert

A concertgoer emailed Daily RFT the following picture snapped during Sunday's U2 concert at Busch Stadium. Yes, that's a toddler at the show, prompting the questions: What were the parents thinking? Or better yet, what was the child thinking?Think you know? Help us write a caption for this photo by ... More >>

This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated

Food Network​Like everyone else in St. Louis, Gut Check was pretty excited about opening day. However, we're even more excited about new food options available at Busch Stadium, from healthy, gluten-free eats, to the Food Network's "Signature" Busch Stadium sandwich. What else did we do this ... More >>

Cardinals' Opening Day Coverage Jumps the Shark: Fox 2 Outside Busch Stadium at 4 a.m.

Yes, it's Opening Day. Yes, we're all excited. But, really, do we need live coverage beginning at 4 a.m.? KTVI Fox-2 thinks so. This morning the station's perky new correspondent was outside Busch Stadium three hours before dawn. What did she find? That even the crazy people were still asleep at tha ... More >>

Got Celiac? Fredbird's Got Your Back!

Image via Fredbird, like the rest of us, has made the occasional mistake.​Like most other sports venues, Busch Stadium has pretty much stuck to the good old American baseball menu of peanuts and Cracker Jack, hot dogs, burgers, nachos and deep-fried foods. But while some things never change - ... More >>

Update: Winter Weather Wreaking Havoc on Cardinals Opening Week

You know what they say: If there's snow in the branches...​This morning, the Cardinals announced that they're also postponing a baseball game between University of Missouri and University of Illinois that had been scheduled for tonight at Busch Stadium. Cold temperatures and a forecast for evening ... More >>

MO vs IL

How To Get Wasted Much Faster at the Cardinals Game

Big beer lines be gone!! As Todd Frankel of the Post-Dispatch reported last week, Anheuser-Busch now has a stake in a company  called Grin-On, which has invented a way to pour beer upside down, and way faster than before. (Click to watch how it's done)YouTube has been lighting up for months wit ... More >>

Busch Stadium to Get Wrigley Field Experience: Nearby Rooftop Bar

Google Earth​Okay, so it's not exactly a four-story brownstone. And it's not located right across the street from the action, but hey, it's as close as we've got to Wrigleyville rooftops in St. Louis. The downtown hotel St. Louis Hilton at the Ballpark announced this week its plans to add a roofto ... More >>

U2 Coming to Busch Stadium in 2011 [Updated]

Annie ZaleskiA rendering of what the U2 360 stage will look like in Busch Stadium​As hinted at on Friday, U2 today announced a show at Busch Stadium on July 17, 2011. Capacity of the concert is expected to exceed 50,000, with 90 percent of tickets priced at under $100, according to today's pre ... More >>

"The Largest Concert Stage and Tour Production in History" Is Coming to Busch Stadium in 2011

Adam.J.W.C./Wikimedia CommonsAC/DC's huge outdoor stage. Is this who's coming? We'll find out Monday.​Just got a rather intriguing press release in the ol' inbox from LiveNation and the St. Louis Cardinals, inviting the media to a press conference at 11 a.m. Monday morning. According to the re ... More >>

Ballpark Village Gets (Temporary) Tenant -- the Boy Scouts

So here's the real plan: If we build a new stadium, eventually, a Boy Scout-themed tractor-trailer will come and park in the giant gaping vacant lot across the street.​Finally! Someone found a use for Ballpark Village, the long-stalled "development" across the street from Busch Stadium: a parking ... More >>

Summertime St. Louis comes alive with the sound of music

Ian Froeb's 100 Favorite St. Louis Dishes, #85: Nachos (with Jalapeños and Extra Cheese Cup) at Busch Stadium

Ian FroebNote the plastic-like sheen of the cheese product.​I'm counting down -- in no particular order -- 100 of my favorite dishes in St. Louis. Some are well-known, others obscure. Some are expensive, others dirt cheap. All of them, I guarantee, are delicious.Please do not hesitate to share yo ... More >>

10 Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, February 12-14, 2010

Egan O'KeefeScene from Mardi Gras 2009, February 21 in Soulard. This year's parade kicks off at 11 a.m. in front of Busch Stadium.​ This is gonna be a busy weekend. Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day in the same weekend means that you are probably going to waste a lot of money on over-priced flowers, ... More >>

Look for Busch Stadium Grass Seed in Hardware Stores Soon

Coming soon! Busch Stadium grass seed.​That's right. Last week Scotts Miracle-Gro became the "Official Lawn Care Company of Major League Baseball".The deal has a special perk for St. Louis baseball fans. As part of the agreement Scotts Miracle-Gro plans to soon offer for sale seed blends of five m ... More >>

St. Louis' Best Hot Dog of 2009: Frank's N Brats

Step up to Frank Merrins' hot dog stand and order your favorite style. His cart, "Frank's N Brats," can be found on Broadway just south of Busch Stadium and is open two hours prior to every home Cardinals game. Frank sells his wieners in a brown paper bag so you can walk right into Busch Stadium wit ... More >>

Ten Memorable Moments and Five to Forget at Busch Stadium II

Extreme Makeover: All-Star Edition: St. Louis is cleaning house for the midsummer classic, but is it, well, lipstick on a pig?

Alyssa Milano to "Touch" Them All at All-Star Game

Milano last fall at Busch Stadium.Question: Who's the Boss when it comes to hitching her clothing company to sporting spectacles? Why it's none other than actress Alyssa Milano who just sent out a press release announcing that she, too, will be in town for this coming week's All-Star Game festivitie ... More >>

Review Slideshow: Around the Horn with the Best All-Star Game Chow

Ian's on vacation this week, but here's his latest column, "Around the Horn," in which he shows you where to dine during the All-Star week, if your out-of-town guests don't want to dine solely on Busch Stadium nachos, or if you're looking to help out a tourist who's interested in more than the chain ... More >>

This Bird's For Your

This Season: Trim Your Bush at Busch

flickr.com/photos/crosscollectionFree haircuts? You kidding me? The St. Louis Cardinals are out with their promotional schedule for 2009. With the All-Star Game headed to St. Louis in July, this year will have no shortage of fan giveaways to commemorate the season. Among other things, the team and i ... More >>

Photos: Alyssa Milano at Busch Stadium

A Village Runs Through It: The RFT unveils its big bold plans for that big damn hole

Green Teams: The Cardnials scramble to join the ranks of the environmentally conscious

Unreal is smarter than you. That is all.

Unreal News Challenge 2006

Week of December 21, 2006

St. Louie Chop Suey

You are what you eat: The story of a culture, told through its cuisine.

Frank Gehry's Ballpark Village: An Appreciation

A Whole New Ballgame

Riverfront Times uncovers secret plan for Ballpark Village cultural landmark.

Best Ballpark Parking

The Westin

Best Place for a Last Date

Pat's Bar & Grill

Best Sports Bargain

Late innings at Busch Stadium

O'Fallon Gold

636-474-2337

Best Place to Have Sex in Public

Anywhere in Jefferson County -- as long as you're not gay

Best Sports Arena or Stadium

Family Arena

Best Hotel Room

Westin Hotel

Diamond in the Rough

River City Rascals baseball means wacky promotions, no traffic jams, $2 hotdogs and never a bad seat

Say Goodbye to Busch

There's a new game in town as the Cardinals square off with the city over how to finance a new stadium

Letters to the Editor

Published the week of April 26

Card Sharks

The St. Louis Cardinals want your money for their $370 million ballpark. But before the game begins, somebody needs to reshuffle the deck.

Take the Public Out of This Ball Game

FIELD OF SCHEMES

The strategy for a new baseball stadium includes enlisting the involvement of key downtown developers while limiting public say over subsidies

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