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May 25, 2012
Ten Best Food Events This Weekend: May 25-28
Friday (May 25): Cash Mob @ Local Harvest Grocery Take part in the Cash Mob movement to patronize local businesses by shopping at Local Harvest this weekend, and partake in a celebratory drink across the street afterward. Read more via the Cash Mob website. 5 to 7 p.m. A Fistful of Hollers @ Lemp ... More >>
News
May 24, 2012
Mettle Fest: Got what it takes to tackle this summer's festivals? You will now.
Friday (May 25): Cash Mob @ Local Harvest Grocery Take part in the Cash Mob movement to patronize local businesses by shopping at Local Harvest this weekend, and partake in a celebratory drink across the street afterward. Read more via the Cash Mob website. 5 to 7 p.m. A Fistful of Hollers @ Lemp ... More >>
News
May 24, 2012
Pier Pressure: Unwind at these area marinas
Friday (May 25): Cash Mob @ Local Harvest Grocery Take part in the Cash Mob movement to patronize local businesses by shopping at Local Harvest this weekend, and partake in a celebratory drink across the street afterward. Read more via the Cash Mob website. 5 to 7 p.m. A Fistful of Hollers @ Lemp ... More >>
News
May 24, 2012
The RFT's St. Louis Summer Survival Guide
Friday (May 25): Cash Mob @ Local Harvest Grocery Take part in the Cash Mob movement to patronize local businesses by shopping at Local Harvest this weekend, and partake in a celebratory drink across the street afterward. Read more via the Cash Mob website. 5 to 7 p.m. A Fistful of Hollers @ Lemp ... More >>
Blogs
May 24, 2012
Farewell WSGX 100.3 FM, Gen X Radio, We Hardly Heard Ye
Yesterday, Wednesday, May 23, St. Louis radio station WSGX 100.3 FM switched formats from '90s music mecca "GenX Radio" to "The Brew," a classic rock station. The last song for the Generation X-aimed audience was Blind Melon's "No Rain" followed by jarring transition song "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted S ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2012
Your Weekly St. Louis Bestseller List
Here's your weekly St. Louis bestseller list for the week ending May 13, as compiled by the St. Louis Independent Booksellers Alliance and based on sales at Left Bank Books, Main Street Books, Pudd'nhead Books, Subterranean Books and Sue's News. Following the ancient St. Louis precept that high sch ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2012
Vote for St. Louis' Most Underrated Burger 2012: The Final Round
With ten semifinalists from which to choose -- plus an option to write in a different choice -- I wasn't sure any burger, let alone three, would clearly separate itself from the pack in the first round of our poll for St. Louis' Most Underrated Burger. I was wrong. Of the ten burgers listed, three ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2012
St. Louis Actors' Studio Cancels One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
For the first time in its history, the show will not go on for St. Louis Actors' Studio. The company's June production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest has been cancelled. Refunds for tickets already purchased will be sent out in the next few days. Cuckoo's Nest was to have run June 12 through 17 ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2012
Explore St. Louis...But Don't Forget the Immodium!
As Gut Check was tooling through the Explore St. Louis website looking for upcoming geeky conventions worth counterfeiting a lanyard ID and crashing (what can we say -- everyone needs a hobby!), we chanced upon the page for the Airport Minority Advisory Council's 28th annual AMAC Airport Business Di ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2012
The Five Best Spots for Comfort Food in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2012
Oklahoma to St. Louis in Nine Minutes
Youtube user OrionOrbes this week posted an interesting timelapsed video of his drive from MacAlester, Oklahoma to St. Louis, a journey that whizzes by at a brisk nine minutes and forty-nine seconds. What makes it so much fun for the viewer is that there's no soundtrack on it, so you can add your ow ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2012
The Ten Best Gay Bars in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this RFT Music series, we're beeboping and scattin' our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. This week: The best gay bars i ... More >>
Music
May 17, 2012
Tower Groove Records is worth its weight in vinyl
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this RFT Music series, we're beeboping and scattin' our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. This week: The best gay bars i ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2012
Show Your St. Louis Love With a Group Hug
Got civic pride? You have one more week to prove it. This coming Wednesday (May 23) is the last day to submit your picture to GroupHug St. Louis, a photo competition in appreciation of the people and places of the 314, 636 and 618 area codes."It's all about reminding ourselves of the everyday things ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2012
A Few Things to Know Before Venturing to This Weekend's Pointfest
Ah, Pointfest. It's the time every summer when rock enthusiasts from all around the St. Louis area can gather at beautiful Verizon Wireless Amphitheater to watch a seemingly endless stream of bands. With groups spanning all areas of the mainstream rock spectrum, it's not too much of a stretch to say ... More >>
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May 17, 2012
Eight-Year-Old Reportedly Brought Gun to School
Fox 2 St. Louis is reporting that an eight-year-old boy brought a gun to school today at the Confluence Academy's South City campus (3112 Meramec Street). School officials became aware of the possibility that he had a gun with him, and searched his bag. They found a loaded gun and called police. The ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2012
Busch Stadium's "St. Louis Dog" Among Baseball's "Craziest" Hot Dogs, Apparently
The "St. Louis Dog" is this year's signature item at the Food Network's concession stand at Busch Stadium, a quarter-pound, all-beef hot dog topped with barbecue sauce, shredded Provel cheese and crumbled Red Hot Riplets. When Gut Check sampled the "St. Louis Dog" last month, we weren't impressed, e ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2012
Metal: Meet the 2012 RFT Music Award Nominees
The 2012 Riverfront Times Music Showcase is a month away. And if that is our own St. Louis Music holiday, then consider this the season: Over the next month, we'll be making our cases for all 125 bands and artists nominated for an RFT Music Award this year. Each weekday between now and the showcase ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2012
Vote for St. Louis' Most Underrated Burger: Round One
Last week, Gut Check asked you to suggest some of the most underrated burgers in St. Louis, and did you guys ever come through. Your 40 comments inspired us to alter our plans, even. From your suggestions (supplemented with our own personal experiences in a few cases), we've come up with a list of ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2012
Tidbits from J. Gumbo's, Pumpernickels
- Looks like another fast-casual chain is setting up shop in St. Louis: A trusted operative tells Gut Check that J. Gumbo's will open in the Central West End. (We have an exact address, but we're working to confirm it.) J. Gumbo's, which as its name might suggest specializes in Creole and Cajun far ... More >>
Dining
May 10, 2012
Plush is the most ambitious drinking, dining and dance establishment St. Louis has seen in a decade
- Looks like another fast-casual chain is setting up shop in St. Louis: A trusted operative tells Gut Check that J. Gumbo's will open in the Central West End. (We have an exact address, but we're working to confirm it.) J. Gumbo's, which as its name might suggest specializes in Creole and Cajun far ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2012
The Five Best (Cheap) Italian Restaurants in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Blogs
May 8, 2012
The Five Best Places for Cupcakes in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2012
The Nine Best Blues Clubs in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this RFT Music series, we're beeboping and scattin' our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. This week: The best blues club ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2012
Inaugural Winners of Arch Grants Include Online Startup Magazine and "The Hulu of Foreign TV"
Arch Grants awarded its first $50,000 grants to a dozen startup companies today, providing what is hoped to be an initial foothold in the St. Louis region for young, forward-thinking entrepreneurs. Each of the recipients is expected to build their business right here in St. Louis in return for the g ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2012
Pulse Festival to Bring Electronic Music Royalty to St. Louis
St. Louis' electronic scene has blossomed in recent years, as evidenced by the ravenous crowds that gather when a worldwide sensation comes around town. The popularity of the genre also cultivated a string of local artists that are starting to get national attention. Well, adherents to the wide-ran ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2012
I Went to a Show's Co-Founder Jess Luther Talks Blogging, Two Years In
Ed. Musicians may get all the groupies, but there is more to a city's music world than people wielding instruments. To name a few: venue and studio owners, show promoters, assorted enthusiasts and -- the subject of this series -- bloggers. In Music Blogs of St. Louis, we'll talk to the humans behi ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2012
The Ten Best Shows In St. Louis This Weekend: May 4 to 6
This weekend is Cinco de Mayo, which for all of you non Spanish-speaking types translates literally to "The Five of Mayo". What this cryptic phrase actually means is unclear, as is the origin of the association between Mexico and mayonnaise, but for some reason it seems to happen every year on the f ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2012
Ten Best Food Events This Weekend: May 4-6
Friday (May 4): St. Louis Microfest @ Forest Park Select from more than 75 breweries including 100 international and craft brews. Demos, tastings and food pairings round out the weekend's festivities. Tickets range from $30 to $54 and can be purchased online via the St. Louis Microfest Web site. F ... More >>
Music
May 3, 2012
Punk Rock Cover Show
8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Fubar, 3108 Locust Street.
Blogs
May 3, 2012
Chain Tidbits: Pita Pit, zpizza
- The fast-casual chain Pita Pit entered the St. Louis market last year, opening its first area location at 200 North Ninth Street downtown. Now comes word that the chain will open a second location at 215 Harvard Drive. According to a help-wanted post on Craiglist, the new Pita Pit has targeted Mo ... More >>
Blogs
May 3, 2012
The Five Best (Not Cheap) Italian Restaurants in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Calendar
May 3, 2012
Paper Artifacts
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Calendar
May 3, 2012
Tour de Pours
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Blogs
May 2, 2012
School Transfer Law Ruled Unconstitutional
The law, when it was first enacted, seemed pretty unassuming: If you were a student in an unaccredited school district, you (and your parents) had the right to transfer to an accredited school, and your home district would pay for your transportation and tuition. It was intended mainly for kids in r ... More >>
Blogs
May 2, 2012
DJ Jewel on Interviewing Techniques and Getting Hit on at a Schnuck's Parking Lot
Plies--the gold-selling Florida rapper famous for a string of hits including "Shawty," "Bust It Baby Pt 2," and "Lose My Mind"--will be at The Ambassador in North County this Saturday night, continuing a who's who list of top rap acts to play the club in recent months including Jeezy, Rick Ross, T.I ... More >>
Blogs
May 2, 2012
Tidbits from the Craft-Beer Scene, Midtown Alley
- When Eater asked me this week to discuss what was hot right now in St. Louis, I had the answer immediately: our booming craft-beer scene. So it's not a surprise that St. Louis is one of the finalist cities in this poll to determine "BeerCity USA 2012", which is being overseen by homebrewing guru ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Tidbits from Pint Size Bakery & Coffee, Oceano Bistro
- Pint Size Bakery & Coffee opened this morning at 3825 Watson Road in south city. Pint Size features baked goods from Christy Augustin, whose career includes time as the pastry chef at Sidney Street Cafe (2000 Sidney Street; 314-771-5777) and the late, great King Louie's. Pint Size is open from 7 ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
St. Louis Called Cheap, Also Fun and a Good Time
Kiplinger's has declared St. Louis to be the cheapest of the cheap. I feel I should defend our honor, but I am wearing a dead man's jacket at the moment, so I'll let it slide with naught but a glower. In compiling its list of the "10 Best Cities for Cheapskates," Kiplinger's ranked us tops because t ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Survey Finds Busch Stadium Food, Drink Prices Above MLB Average
A couple of weeks ago, Gut Check tried the new "St. Louis Dog" from the Food Network's hot dog cart at Busch Stadium. The hot dog wasn't as awful as its toppings (barbecue sauce, Provel and crumbled Red Hot Riplets) might lead you to believe, but the real outrage was the price: $11. This year's edi ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Electronic/Dance: Meet the 2012 RFT Music Award Nominees
The 2012 Riverfront Times Music Showcase is a month away. And if that is our own St. Louis Music holiday, then consider this the season: Over the next month, we'll be making our cases for all 125 bands and artists nominated for an RFT Music Award this year. Each weekday between now and the showcase ... More >>
Blogs
April 27, 2012
Death and Taxes: Where Your Money Goes, In One-to-Ten Percent Increments
As we grudgingly made out our income tax checks to the government last week, we felt relieved that our annual nightmare was over. Then we turned to our gas bill and noticed this printed on the bottom: "University Ci Tax: $4.30." And at the bottom of our receipt from the Brentwood Target: "Incl 1% Ha ... More >>
Blogs
April 27, 2012
2012 St. Louis Food Blogger Bake Sale April 28 at Sappington Farmers' Market
Warning: The mental images produced by the following descriptions of items offered at the 2012 St. Louis Food Blogger Bake Sale might cause uncontrollable cravings and excessive salivation. The second annual St. Louis event is part of a national effort to benefit Share Our Strength, the nation's lea ... More >>
Blogs
April 27, 2012
Ten Best Food Events This Weekend: April 27-29
Friday (Apr. 27): Third Annual Green Ball @ Moonrise Hotel This annual event to reinforce sustainability initiatives features an open bar with local beer and wine, locally sourced cuisine, a green fashion contest and live entertainment. $60 per person. Tickets available at the door. 7 to 11 p.m. ... More >>
Culture
April 26, 2012
The RFT Spring Arts Guide: 2012 Edition
Friday (Apr. 27): Third Annual Green Ball @ Moonrise Hotel This annual event to reinforce sustainability initiatives features an open bar with local beer and wine, locally sourced cuisine, a green fashion contest and live entertainment. $60 per person. Tickets available at the door. 7 to 11 p.m. ... More >>
Culture
April 26, 2012
RFT Spring Arts Guide 2012: Visual Arts
Friday (Apr. 27): Third Annual Green Ball @ Moonrise Hotel This annual event to reinforce sustainability initiatives features an open bar with local beer and wine, locally sourced cuisine, a green fashion contest and live entertainment. $60 per person. Tickets available at the door. 7 to 11 p.m. ... More >>
Culture
April 26, 2012
RFT Spring Arts Guide 2012: Music
Friday (Apr. 27): Third Annual Green Ball @ Moonrise Hotel This annual event to reinforce sustainability initiatives features an open bar with local beer and wine, locally sourced cuisine, a green fashion contest and live entertainment. $60 per person. Tickets available at the door. 7 to 11 p.m. ... More >>
Culture
April 26, 2012
RFT Spring Arts Guide 2012: Dance
Friday (Apr. 27): Third Annual Green Ball @ Moonrise Hotel This annual event to reinforce sustainability initiatives features an open bar with local beer and wine, locally sourced cuisine, a green fashion contest and live entertainment. $60 per person. Tickets available at the door. 7 to 11 p.m. ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2012
St. Louis Concert Calendar: New, Improved, Sometimes Tattooed
Drum roll, please... We've just rolled out a new and improved calendar of St. Louis concerts. Our online music listings are now sortable by artist, venue and price. We've also got a raw, unadulterated, alphabetical list of upcoming shows in the drop-down menus on the righthand side of that page. ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2012
The Nine Best Wine Bars in St. Louis
Gut Check has been looking back on the Riverfront Times Best of St. Louis 2011, but we're also keeping an eye on the Best of St. Louis 2012 by nominating finalists for our awards this fall. To see hundreds more winners and finalists, suggest your own contenders and download the Riverfront Times Best ... More >>
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