University City

House of India Reopens Today After Fixing Fire Damage

Back in mid-March, we reported that House of India (8501 Delmar Boulevard; 314-567-6850) in University City had suffered a kitchen fire that forced them to close for repairs. We are happy to inform you that they are reopening for business today! According to KTVI (Channel 2) (via University City Pa ... More >>

University City Logo Rejected, Nevermind They're Already Using It

The average person may not see huge differences between the old University City logo and the new one. But they don't see what Council member Paulette Carr sees: Procedural noncompliance! The concerns she raised resulted in a rejection of the slightly rejiggered logo at this week's city council meet ... More >>

Owner Matt Stiffelman Discusses Soon-to-Open Vernon's BBQ & Catering

Last week, Gut Check told you about Vernon's BBQ & Catering, coming soon to 6707 Vernon Avenue in University City. How soon? Owner Matt Stiffelman tells us the restaurant should have its soft opening in a matter of weeks.

Richmond Heights Approves Protections for LGBT Community

​The Richmond Height City Council last night approved an ordinance providing discrimination protection for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered residents. The measure passed by a vote of 6-2, making Richmond Heights the fifth city in the region to offer such protection. St. Louis, Clayton, Oli ... More >>

Regulatory Issue Closes Sir's Bar-B-Que Till December 15

Ian FroebSir's Bar-B-Que in University City​Sir's Bar-B-Que (6714 Olive Boulevard; 314-727-1474) is closed until Thursday, December 15, while the restaurant works out a regulatory problem with St. Louis County, according to a sign posted on its front door.The sign states that Sir's is closed "for ... More >>

Hooked Opens in University City

Evan C. Jones​Hooked, the new seafood restaurant from the folks who brought us Pho Long, is now open at 8613 Olive Boulevard in University City. As Gut Check learned when we previewed Hooked last month, the restaurant has been ready to go for a while but still awaited the approval of its liquor li ... More >>

The Inaugural U. City Jazz Festival Brings Legends And New Comers To Heman Park

​The municipality of University City in recent years has been known for producing a number of successful jazz musicians, including pianist Peter Martin, trumpeter and singer Jeremy Davenport, saxophonist Todd Williams, and bassists Neal Caine and Chris Thomas. Now, thanks to the efforts of t ... More >>

This Weekend's Art Openings: September 9 - 11

Courtesy of the artist and Tanya Bonakdar GalleryTomás Saraceno, Hydrogen Cloud Explosion, 2008.​Art Outside: Schlafly's three-day celebration of local artists features works in all media, affordable prices, live music, art activities for the kids plus beer. Sept. 9-11, free admission. Schlaf ... More >>

MO Supreme Court Will Decide FOP Status for U. City, Chesterfield Police

The appellate court found that police officers do have a right to collective bargaining -- but then kicked the case to the Missouri Supreme Court.​Are the cities of Chesterfield and University City required to enter into collective bargaining with the Fraternal Order of Police?That was the questio ... More >>

Feel the Fire

Sir's Bar-B-Q Open Downtown, Opening Soon in University City

Ian FroebSir's Bar-B-Q now open downtown.​Gut Check reported in September that Sir-B-Que had closed its location at 5898 Delmar Boulevard. Turns out the restaurant was relocating -- and expanding. Thanks to tips from the Urban STL message board and an email from a reader*, I confirmed today that S ... More >>

August 2010 Openings and Closings

Ian FroebOh Lolli Lolli opened on De Mun Avenue.​In July, I hypothesized that the hot, muggy weather might be responsible for the slow pace of restaurant news. Well, August was even worse, brutally hot and humid, but the month saw a fair number of openings and closings.What does this prove? That I ... More >>

Vandalyzm Readies Megatron Majorz Redux , Beats Up a Beat On "Romulus (High Rise Freestyle)"

​One of the University City's finest emcees is getting ready to re-release his debut album and, in honor of that fine occasion, he dropped new song "Romulus (High Rise Freestyle)" in our inbox this afternoon.Vandalyzm has been kind of quiet lately (which, if you've ever met the guy, is kind of unu ... More >>

Polite Thief Fighting Ethical Dilemma Holds Up Town & Country Pharmacy [Updated]

image via Is it just us, or does this Rorshach blot look like the crest on the Missouri state flag? Update, July 23: Anthony David Phillips, 39, of University City has been charged with the holdup and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bond. Phillips still insists he is a good person. ----- It ... More >>

This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated

Ian Froeb The fried chicken at Porter's​Well, we certainly didn't shy away from a good time this week! We scouted out a new place for cookies in University City, stuffed ourselves while we celebrated National Fried Chicken Day and yelled "Gooooaaaallll!" with the best of 'em at Guido's Pizz ... More >>

May Opening and Closings

Annie Zaleski​The good news? The only May closing (of which Gut Check is aware) is actually a holdover from April.The bad news? This month also saw the temporary closing of Gut Check favorite Monarch, as the restaurant renovates and reworks its bar menu.Openings include The Wood (pictured right), ... More >>

State Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal Has A Grande Problem With Mark Parkinson's Immigration Law

Image sourceMaria Chappelle-Nadal is smiling but really she's outraged.​Last week, we reported on HB 2449 and Rep. Mark Parkinson's plan to propose a strict new immigration law in Missouri similar to the one recently enacted in Arizona. On Monday, the Republican from St. Charles explained that he ... More >>

Yasmin Rodriguez: U. City Woman Found in Mississippi River; Child Still Missing

Yasmin Rodriguez. Her two-year-old son is still missing.​Yasmin Rodriguez disappeared from University City last month after a disagreement with the father of her infant son. Today Rodriguez's whereabouts are no longer a mystery with St. Louis police this afternoon identifying the 24-year-old as th ... More >>

Bill Would Allow More Missouri Bars to Sell Growlers of Beer

Behold! The growler.​Do you like beer? Do you like taking those 64-ounce bottles, a.k.a. "growlers", of beer home with you from brewpubs such as Schlafly? Well, good news -- maybe. State Rep. Maria Chapelle-Nadal (D - University City) is sponsoring a bill that would allow you take home a mini grow ... More >>

Good News For Your Next Vacation to Afghanistan

www.funnyphotos.net.auPlanning a little weekend getaway to lovely Afghanistan? Bird watching in the FARC-controlled jungles of Colombia? Visiting a quaint little health spa in Mogadishu? You're in luck.Thanks to a bill signed into law today by governor Jay Nixon, Missouri life insurance providers ca ... More >>

Are Horse-Drawn Carriages in the Loop A Danger to Public Safety?

icanhascheezburger.comA couple weekends ago an unfamiliar clip-clop echoed along the main drag in University City. Michael Hobbs, proprietor of the fondue shop The Melting Pot, paid to bring a horse-drawn carriage to the Delmar Loop.The buggy rides cost $25 for fifteen minutes and up to $85 for a ... More >>

Butt Heads: Want to know where our public officials stand on smoking bans? OK, we'll ask 'em!

Need Fake Nikes? Try Someplace Else.

Photo by Nicholas PhillipsFrango's shop at 2623 Cherokee St.Life is never dull on Cherokee Street. In case you ain't heard: The owner of West African Art -- a clothing shop on Cherokee and Texas Avenue -- was taken in by the feds this week after being indicted for hawking counterfeit goods. (FYI: Th ... More >>

Out-of-control shoplifting at the St. Louis Galleria. Violent attacks in the Delmar Loop. Is MetroLink a vehicle for crime?

Awkward Banner Placement Causes Questions in East Loop

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From wowing locals to impressing P. Diddy, rapper Rebecca "Bee" Plasencia is on her way

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