St. Louis was booming in the early twentieth century, growing beyond its frontier boundaries at a rapid rate. The St. Louis Street Department documented these growing pains, both to record the challenges it faced and show how much work was being done. Charles Clement Holt marshaled a force of photographers to shoot street work in […]
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10 St. Louis Bars with Food as Good as the Drinks
Bars aren’t just places to drink. Some of our favorites also boast food good enough to lure the most committed teetotaler. For this list, we limited ourselves to true bars, not restaurants that also have a great drinks program. (We also ruled out breweries; that’s a list for another day.) What were we left with? […]
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21 Famous People You Probably Didn’t Know Were Buried in Missouri
From Dred Scott to the founder of St. Louis, the state of Missouri is the final resting place of many well-known historical figures, entertainers, business leaders, activists and heroes. The lives of these famous (and infamous) celebrities reflect Missouri’s history as a hub of cultural connections and brave trailblazers. Scroll down to view images Page […]
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Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in the St. Louis Area
From savory street tacos to sizzling fajitas to succulent slow-cooked birria and more, the St. Louis area has many options when it comes to Mexican food. Whether you want to scarf down a giant combo platter or just pop in for a dessert and a margarita, take some time to identify the perfect spot for […]
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The 20 Most Haunted Places in St. Louis
It’s that time of year, St. Louis: Time to get weird. Don’t get too creeped out, but you probably live near a haunted site. Sorry. Scroll down to view images The Lemp Mansion 3322 DeMenil Place Easily one of the most haunted places in town, the Lemp Mansion is so known for its paranormal activity […]
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The 5 Best St. Louis-Style Pizzas, Chosen by RFT’s Staff
Sure, it gets a bad rap from outsiders, but when you’ve grown up with it, few things taste as great as St. Louis-style pizza. Piping hot from the oven, that combination of cracker-thin crust, tangy-yet-sweet sauce and generous blanket of Provel becomes something magical. OK, it’s not quite pizza under the Italian (or even New […]
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The 100 Best Bars in St. Louis
When the idea to write about St. Louis’ 100 best bars first came up, it triggered some nerves — and a lot of questions. First, we wondered about logistics. Could our small but mighty crew visit enough bars to figure out which should make the cut? How would those decisions be made anyhow? Could we […]
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The All-Time Best Athletes From St. Louis, Ranked
St. Louis has produced some of the biggest sports stars in the world. From baseball to boxing to golf, these locally-grown superstars have earned the right to be celebrated as some of the best athletes in history. Scroll down to view images Page 1 of 2 Todd Awbrey / Flickr 30 David Freese IIs David […]
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Chuck Berry’s Former Home Is for Sale, and It Will Have You Reelin’ and Rockin’
Not only is this house gorgeous and charming, but it used to be owned by St. Louis’ very own rock & roll daddy, Chuck Berry. That’s right, the man who invented rock & roll once lived in this Visitation Park stunner. Berry bought it in 1958, the same year that “Johnny B. Goode” and “Sweet […]
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28 Sexy Photos From the Grand Opening of Social House II
After plenty of controversy over its near-topless wait staff, the haven of body paint and pasties known as Social House II opened in University City in March. RFT followed this sports bar and grill’s fight to move into the Delmar Loop and even reviewed its menu — but it wasn’t until Friday that we got […]
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St. Louis’ Top 25 Restaurants Right Now, According to Yelp
Yelpers really know their stuff sometimes. Information about restaurants from food critics is great, but if you want to know what real people think about local restaurants, you need to head to Yelp. The reviewers there do not hold back. We took a peek at their rankings this week, and here are St. Louis’ top […]
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25 Wild St. Louis Restaurants Everyone Should Visit at Least Once
From restaurants that serve penis on a plate to restaurants that will (literally) spank you, these are the best places in the St. Louis area to grab some food while enjoying some built-in entertainment. All of these are great places to take a first date (you’ll have something to talk about) or a 100th date […]