That didn't take long.
On Tuesday, word got out that St. Louis' beloved Eat-Rite Diner is closed for the next two weeks, if not for good. Owner L.B. Powers told the St. Louis Post Dispatch that the closing was prompted by mechanical problems with an exhaust fan. Now St. Louisans are contributing to a GoFundMe campaign to help replace it.
St. Louis resident BJ Kraiberg posted the campaign on Tuesday with the simple title, "SAVE EAT-RITE!"Riverfront Times works for you, and your support is essential.
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