Joe Edwards

14 St. Louis Celebrities Who Ought to Name a Candy After Themselves

In the lead-up to this past weekend's Grammy Awards, Gut Check received a press release announcing singer Chaka Khan's new line of chocolates and candles, which were released in the Grammy "gift lounge" this past Thursday. The singer sure had fun naming these new products. The chocolates are called ... More >>

Contest: Pick the Oscars® Winners, Win a Night for Two in the Loop

With the 2013 Academy Awards (Sunday, February 24) a month out, we've decided to hold this contest in conjunction with the benevolent Joe Edwards empire for our fellow movie geeks. If you consider yourself a film expert (or even if you just think you could make a few winning picks), you could win ... More >>

The Nine Best Hotels in St. Louis

The 2012 Best of St. Louis issue is fast approaching. Have you voted yet? Go do it now before it's too late! Have you finished debating the finer points of the 2011 issue? We haven't, hence this list. While researching contenders for a certain Best Of category last year, we realized our town has a h ... More >>

Blueberry Hill Celebrates the Big Four-Oh This Weekend

Grab your party hat and get ready to walk the blue carpet because Blueberry Hill (6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-727-4444) is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend. While most restaurants are lucky to make it five years, Blueberry Hill has remained a favorite for generations of St ... More >>

The Delmar Loop Security System Is Fully Operational

The long-awaited security cameras are finally installed and fully operational in the Delmar Loop. University City Police, who man the cameras in real time, can now "zoom in and read a license plate," Joe Edwards told members of the Loop Special District at a Tuesday meeting.The $160,000 system was p ... More >>

Esquire's Luke Dittrich on How He Got the Chuck Berry Feature, in the January Issue

Just last week, Esquire published this thorough and fascinating Chuck Berry article. Berry is notoriously wary of the media, so author Luke Dittrich couldn't take a direct route to his subject. We spoke with Dittrich, a contributing editor at the magazine, last weekend about his super savvy journali ... More >>

Update: Chuck Berry Statue Kerfuffle in U. City

​Editor's note: This post was updated with additional information late Thursday afternoon Plans for the Chuck Berry statue set to be installed on Delmar in U. City were recently wedged between a rock 'n' roll and a hard place. The statue, initiated by unofficial King of the Loop Joe Edward ... More >>

One Man's Lonely Protest Against the Loop Trolley, or The Further Exploits of Andrew Wool

image viaU. City provocateur Andrew Wool's latest plan is to stop the Loop Trolley.​Today at 5 p.m., Joe Edwards will be hosting an open house at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park to discuss the latest developments in the construction of the Loop Trolley, paid for by a $24 million fed ... More >>

Review: Chuck Berry and the Postelles at the Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, Wednesday, January 19

Bob KuskyChuck Berry was alive and very well last night at the Duck Room.​After Chuck Berry collapsed during a show in Chicago on New Year's Day, fans began to worry. Was this it for the duck-walking one? Would they forever regret that they never bothered to catch one of his monthly shows at B ... More >>

Is the RFT Haunted?

Scoodog via FlickrIs that a ghost at the Tivoli/RFT offices?​Way, way back in the day (well, the early 90s), before the Loop became a nice place again and the Riverfront Times was still by the river front, the Tivoli building housed a movie theater, three floors of dilapidated apartments and a ... More >>

George Clinton Named an Honorary Citizen of the Delmar Loop

Jeff Tweedy wasn't the only one receiving an official proclamation this weekend: On Saturday at Vintage Vinyl, funk pioneer George Clinton was named an honorary citizen of the Delmar Loop. The presentation of his citizenship happened during his in-store appearance. Here's a pic of Joe Edwards and Mr ... More >>

Chuck Berry Interviewed in the New Rolling Stone

rollingstone.com​The latest issue of Rolling Stone is receiving more attention for its cover than for its contents -- perhaps it has something to do with the naked True Blood actors splattered in "blood." (See right.) However, anyone who doesn't flip to the articles might miss something rather ... More >>

Great Writers on St. Louis, Part 1

This week's Riverfront Times explores our city's literary history. Check back throughout the week for online-only maps and articles supplementing this week's cover story. The Delmar Loop, pre-Joe Edwards, as described by Harold Brodkey "There is a certain shade of red brick - a dark, almost melodi ... More >>

Photos: Devon Alexander Greeted By Thousands at City Hall

St. Louis City Hall was transformed into something of a smooth-jazz lounge last night as Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed hosted a "Homecoming Celebration" for boxer Devon Alexander. Alexander, center, flanked by his trainer Kevin Cunningham and Cedric the Entertainer.​The 23-year-old St. Lo ... More >>

Clangclangclang!!!! The Loop's Gettin' a Trolley!

Image viaClang clang clang will go the trolley! ​It's official: $24 million in federal funds have been secured for a trolley system connecting The Loop to Forest Park. Joe Edwards, the ponytailed Pope of U. City, just told Charlie Brennan on KMOX that the trolley path will start on Delmar near the ... More >>

December 15 Last Day To Buy Intergalactic Property Before Christmas!

Stew Smith​Attention Earthlings: Is there really any better way to let your loved ones know how much you care than by buying them a piece of intergalactic property? The Lunar Embassy is currently selling one-acre parcels of land on the moon with prime Earth views, for the super-low price of $19.99 ... More >>

Basketball Legend Bob Pettit Next Inductee to St. Louis Walk of Fame

hollywoodcollectibles.comBob Pettit, the St. Louis Hawks great who brought this city its only NBA championship, will officially be inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame this August. Pettit, who resides in his home state of Louisiana, was named to the walk last year but could not make the inductio ... More >>

FoodWire: Eclipse at the Moonrise Hotel Opens Today

Click image for larger version.Eclipse, the restaurant on the first floor of the new Moonrise Hotel (6177 Delmar Boulevard), opens for business today.The 130-seat restaurant promises fine dining at affordable prices, says Moonrise owner and local impresario Joe Edwards. Sidewalk dining will fit arou ... More >>

The Dish: The Gettysburger at Blueberry Hill

OK, so I've always kind of had a thing for Abraham Lincoln. My ardor has diminished slightly over the years -- I no longer believe I am he reincarnated (we do have the same initials, after all) -- but I have never forgotten that I grew up in the Land of Lincoln, where his birthday is a school holida ... More >>

Review Setlist Photos: Motorhead at the Pageant, Tuesday, September 9

The Sheldon Presents Jazz, Rock, and Soul: 40 Years of Music in St. Louis, 1968-2008

Bar of the Week: Flamingo Bowl

Sobering thought: New legislation could make it difficult to get a drink on Cherokee Street

Same Ol' Song: Club owners owe royalties for music played on their premises

Munchkin Goes to Hollywood

Eddie Money

7 and 9 p.m., Thursday, September 13. Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, 1260 South Main Street, St. Charles.

Return of the King

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

What does an old Munchkin have to do to earn a place on the St. Louis Walk of Fame?

Lemp Lager

The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-727-4444.

Loop Chained

The arrival of Noodles & Company and Chipotle has some Delmar business owners wondering where it will end.

King Me!

Elvis has found a new place to dwell. Lucky for us, that place is Blueberry Hill.

Seeing Double

Nelly's dropping two discs on the same day. And somehow, it works.

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Raising the Bar

A week of the drink

Kindergarten Pop

One of the Lou's finest female linebackers moonlights as a kindergarten teacher, and Bevinco wants to put the fire under your favorite, most generous bartenders; plus Le Many Moods of Blake Ashby (en français!)

Letters

Week of September 3, 2003

Banzai Sci-Fi

Fant-Asia St. Louis animates Saturdays

Swirl, Smack and Spit

We're curious about Bill Roberti's intentions, Brent Feeney's exodus and Joe Edwards' alibi; plus, Missouri will taste damn good in a waffle cone

Bar Fights

Owners of the Delmar want to sell, but they may be victims of their own success

Best Way to Raise Funds for Eastward Delmar Loop Expansion

Jack Up the Price of Parking Meters

Maya Way

Maplewood's Maya Café harks back to another Loop's heyday

Best Movie Theater

Tivoli Theatre

On With the Show

Our footsore columnist concludes her tour of the Slammies Showcase

Hooray for Homeys

The St. Louis Walk of Fame honors five more worthy inductees

Best Movie Theater

Tivoli Theatre

5 Stars Are Born

The U. City Loop's Walk of Fame glows larger

Thai, Thai Again

A new seafood restaurant takes the plunge in the former Thai French Caf é space

Hit Parade