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King & I to Close South Grand Location This Month

It will reopen in Richmond Heights in September

By Jessica Rogen

Aug 8, 2023

When beloved St. Louis Thai restaurant King & I announced that it would be leaving its longtime home on South Grand for a Richmond Heights spot in October, St. Louis city diners were — understandably — devastated. But then the anticipated moving date of spring 2023 came and went...

Suchin Prapaisilp’s father stands outside the original King & I location on opening day.

St. Louis Restaurant Openings and Closings: July 2023

International flavors ruled restaurant openings last month

By Jessica Rogen
Aug 7, 2023
Bijoux Chocolates Closes Original Des Peres Location

The Webster Groves location will remain open

By Jessica Rogen
Jul 26, 2023
Anita Cafe and Bar Adds Inspired Lebanese Fare to Locust Street

The Midtown cafe from Anita Abdul-Karim draws inspiration from her heritage and past career as a dietitian

By Jessica Rogen
Jul 24, 2023
PuraVegan Kitchen in Debaliviere Place to Close

The last day of operation will be Tuesday, July 25

By Rosalind Early
Jul 19, 2023
St. Louis Restaurant Openings and Closings: June 2023

By the numbers, the restaurant industry is looking good

By Jessica Rogen
Jul 6, 2023
BerryBox Superfood Bar Opens Pop-Up at City Foundry

The fast-casual concept serves smoothie bowls, cold brew coffee and other drinks

By Jessica Rogen
Jul 6, 2023
La Calle Brings Late-Night NorCal Mexican to the Grove

Open until 2 a.m., the restaurant promises to be the perfect place to fuel up before, during or after a night out

By Scout Hudson
Jun 28, 2023
Chimera Teas to Open in Tower Grove East This Summer

It is taking over the former home of Kitchen House Coffee

By Sarah Fenske
Jun 23, 2023
St. Louis Restaurant Openings and Closings: May 2023

Delis, crepes and juice, oh my!

By Jessica Rogen
Jun 7, 2023
Lousies on the Loop Closes Permanently

The restaurant wrote on Instagram that "the numbers just don't add up"

By Jessica Rogen
Jun 1, 2023
Dressel's Holds Soft Opening After 3-Year Hiatus

The beloved Central West End gastropub closed in 2020 due to the pandemic

By Scout Hudson
May 31, 2023
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Is a Stylish and Delicious Addition to Ballpark Village

The largest location yet features an expanded menu offering both quick to-go items and larger entrees

By Cheryl Baehr
May 26, 2023
Porano Pasta, From St. Louis' Gerard Craft, To Return at Last

We've been missing the fast-casual concept since it closed in 2018

By Jessica Rogen
May 23, 2023

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