Netherlands

The 5 Best St. Louis Bars to Watch the Man City vs. Chelsea F.C. Match at Busch Stadium

This Thursday, May 23, soccer hooligans will descend upon Busch Stadium. That's right, the world's most beautiful game will be played on a baseball diamond-turned "pitch" (that's British for "field," you noobs). The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and features two of the top contenders in the British P ... More >>

Soccer Bars and Farmers' Markets: An Updated Guide to Tower Grove

St. Louis' neighborhoods are gems in their own right: full of history, great people and, as far as Gut Check is concerned, fantastic food. Each week we'll take you into a specific neighborhood and point you in the direction of the best places to grab some bites. View Tower Grove in a larger map Tow ... More >>

Meth Lab Hotel? Extended Stay In Springfield, Missouri Site of Two Busts in Two Weeks

As we reported last week, Missouri once again had the most meth lab busts of any state in the country last year -- and folks in Springfield are apparently working to make sure the state is a winner in 2013, too. We've got the details on not one, but two, reportedly unrelated meth busts in the same ... More >>

The Dam to Open Next to Amsterdam Tavern

Animal lovers, rejoice! No, not actual animals. We're talking to lovers of "The Animal," the famous triple patty burger from the late, lamented Big V's Burger Joint, which closed its tiny Delmar Loop counter in 2007. Michele Coen-Racanelli, former co-owner of Big V's, is opening a new burger resta ... More >>

Ten Best Food Events This Weekend: May 18-20

Friday (May 18): Rhythm and Ribs @ St. Charles Community College Campus Enjoy ribs from Bandana's-Bar-B-Q, Ethyl's Smokehouse, Mannino's Market and Stumpy's House of BBQ and Catering along with cold drinks, snacks, and live music. Admission is $5, with food and drink packages available for $25 or ... More >>

The Six Best Song Count Offs

​In popular song, the count off is a tool of function. Somebody counts from one to four (or three, or if people have even once compared the band to Don Cabellero, seven), and the musicians know when to begin playing and how quickly to play. Some have used the countoff as a jumping off point fo ... More >>

Netherlands Here, Not There

Missouri Suit Alleges False Claims on Dial Complete Handsoap

St. Louis woman Michelle Carter alleges that a misleading ad campaign convinced her to give Dial's Complete Foaming Antibacterial Hand Wash a try.​A St. Louis woman filed suit in federal court Friday -- alleging that the Dial Corporation made "false and misleading" claims while selling her its foa ... More >>

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

Catching Up With Pokey LaFarge: A New Album, New Label and New Countries to Conquer

Bill Streeter​Tonight at the Sheldon Ballroom, it's Christmas with Pokey -- LaFarge, that is. He and the South City Three are performing as part of KDHX's Sheldon Sessions along with the Western Satellites. Tickets are $10, and the show starts at 8 p.m. In addition, he'll be on the MetroLink's ... More >>

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

Zone Offense

A Treasury of Dutch Illustrations About Constipated Women

Earlier today, I went searching for a photograph of a toilet to illustrate a post about restaurant toilets being cleaner than restaurant high chairs. I found a perfectly adequate photo of a toilet.I also stumbled upon these illustrations, apparently from Holland, of constipated women. What more can ... More >>

The 5 Best Places to Watch the 2010 World Cup Final

The World Cup trophy is pretty darn ugly. But nothing says balls like the Golden Cup!

Netherlands vs Spain

World Cuppage: Germany 4 - Argentina 0; A Blitzkrieg At the Amsterdam Tavern

photos by Keegan HamiltonHow do you say "dominate" in German?​This was complete and utter destruction of the Argentinians by the Germans...and the majority of the crowd at the Amsterdam Tavern couldn't have been more pleased with the annihilation. Still, there were a few blue and white striped jer ... More >>

World Cuppage: Netherlands 2 - Brazil 1; Orange Elation at Barrister's

photos by Keegan HamiltonThe Dutch fans went wild at Barrister's when their team beat Brazil​During their Netherlands' 6:30 a.m. group stage match against Denmark a few weeks back, the Dutch fans at the Scottish Arms were less than lively. The Clockwork Orange won the match 2-0 amidst many yawns a ... More >>

Netherlands 2, Cameroon 1; Japan 3, Denmark 1: Multitasking at the Post Sports Bar & Grill

Ian FroebToo. Much. Action. at the Post Sports Bar & Grill​Keegan is out of town for a few days. I will try to fill his boots.Why are the final matches in each group played simultaneously? Not for the entertainment value.In 1982, unheralded Algeria finished group play with two wins and one los ... More >>

Freddie Holland of Match Foods, Inc.

This is part one of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Freddie Holland of Match Foods, Inc., maker of Match Meats. Part two, a Q&A with Holland, will be posted tomorrow, and part three, a recipe, follows on Friday. Robin Wheeler​"I was raised on a farm. We raised our cows with bottles, ... More >>

Gut Check's Week in Tweets

​Don't you know? Gut Check has a Twitter account. You can follow us @gutcheckstl.Here's some of what you missed on the Twitter feed this week: Starbucks finally caves, to offer free "one click" Wi-Fi: http://bit.ly/aVUcgK Via Eater, Hooters donating waitresses' used pantyhose to help Gulf oil ... More >>

World Cuppage: Switzerland 1 - Spain 0; Coffee and Cigarettes at the Amsterdam Tavern

photos by Keegan HamiltonIt's soccer 24/7 at the Amsterdam Tavern in Tower Grove​It wasn't a good sign for the Spanish contingent when Rob, the co-owner of the Amsterdam Tavern, started rattling off the final results of the previous winners of the EuroCup in the World Cup. Like some soccer Rain Ma ... More >>

World Cuppage: Netherlands 2 - Denmark 0; Going Dutch at the Scottish Arms

photos by Keegan HamiltonNetherlands fans cheer for goals...and pasties.​The clock just struck 7 a.m. and there's beer and pasties all over the place. No, it's not the end of a debauched night at a strip club in Sauget. It's Monday morning World Cup soccer at the Scottish Arms.The "pasty," in this ... More >>

Best Places to Watch the 2010 World Cup in St. Louis

Image sourceThe gold is actually foil and there's milk chocolate underneath.​The 2010 World Cup is finally here. Well, it's actually in South Africa, but thanks to the modern miracle known as ESPN, the games will be broadcast live at dozens of bars and restaurants in St. Louis.There's nothing quit ... More >>

Christopher Holland Jr.: Alleged Robber Shot Dead in Hazelwood

​Police have identified the man shot to death during last night's failed robbery in a Hazelwood subdivision. Hazelwood police chief Carl Wolf tells Daily RFT that the deceased is Christopher Dominick Holland Jr. of Pamplin Place in north St. Louis. According to Wolf, Holland attempted to rob by gu ... More >>

Ask a Mexican! Why Mexicans are getting taller, don't wear coats, and other mysteries explained

Sole and the Skyrider Band

9 p.m. Thursday, March 25. The Firebird, 2706 Olive Street.

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown and Paul Friswold suss out the St. Louis theater scene

The Rep opts for a 1997 re-adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. Oops!

Do Clothes Make the Man?

Where's the Beef?: Has Allison Burgess created faux food, fad food — or a groundbreaking meat substitute?

The Monads Touring in Europe in March

Matt Shivelbine of the Monads dropped me a line to say that the energetic twang-punk quartet is going to be heading to Europe next week for a series of shows in Belgium and the Netherlands. He says the trek was set up via a European booking agency called Surfing Airlines, which has brought over Amer ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Dave Holland at the Sheldon, Lambchop at Off Broadway, DJ Klever at Lush

Good morning St. Louis. Well, the worst is still to come, so if you're huddled at home, get up and get to work before the snow really comes down. Here are highlights from a few concerts and events from the past weekend.DJ Klever at LushSarah ParadoskiOn Saturday night, Atlanta's DJ Klever played rec ... More >>

Show Review: The Dave Holland Quintet at the Sheldon, Saturday, January 24

(Words by Ryan Wasoba)The payoff of improvised music comes in the form of unspoken, unplanned climaxes born of highly evolved communication between disciplined musicians. These moments come in the form of well-placed melodies, unexpected texture changes and tension-releasing cymbal crashes. They mat ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: January 23 to 25

Friday, January 23*TOK/Futants, Lemmons*Funky Butt Brass Band, The Gramophone*Lambchop, Off Broadway*Bel-Airs, BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups*Cavashawn et al, Cicero's*Divided Like a Saint's, Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center*Whitey Morgan and the 78's, Deluxe*Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Argosy Casino*Basshound ... More >>

Mr. Holland's Opus: An ex-bassist in Miles Davis' quintet brings his own band to the Sheldon

Rachel Stein, Showgirl

Back home in Holland, Paul Verhoeven uses his basic instincts to craft a slick Holocaust thriller

Paintings Inspired

Hire Education

Do members of the St. Louis Newspaper Guild read the Post-Dispatch?

Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale

666 Pumpkin Patch Lane, Witch's Teat, Alabama, 90210

Tunes in June

The Dave Holland Big Band is just one of the highlights of the 2003 U.S. Bank St. Louis Jazz Festival

Beer Selection

Growlers Pub

Best Guacamole

Babalu's

Ann Arbor Film Festival

Webster University's latest offering of short films makes for long discussions