South American Bakery Offers Fantastic Peruvian Specialties [PHOTOS]

For traditional Peruvian dishes like a chicharron sandwich or some heavenly alfajores (shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche), visit South American…

By Jaime Lees

Empanadas come with fillings such as veggie, pork and chicken mixed with Peruvian peppers, olive and hard-boiled egg.
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Wright's Tavern Is a Celebration of Iconic Dishes [PHOTOS]

Culinary dream team Matt McGuire and Cary McDowell have partnered up to bring you some of the best food St. Louis has…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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20 St. Louis Tourist Attractions That Are Actually Worth a Visit

There are so many great (and free!) things to do in St. Louis that it can be difficult to figure out which…

By Jaime Lees

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
    (38°39?14?N 90°3?52?W; Collinsville, IL; 618-346-5160)
    You might've heard that Cahokia Mounds is one of the most important historic sites in the St. Louis area, but the view from the top of Monks Mound also offers one of the best views of the city. Located just across the river in Illinois, the Native American mounds are the largest prehistoric earthen construction in the Americas north of Mexico and are a designated National Historic Landmark.
    Photo credit: Aaron Plewke / Flickr
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Outdoor Adventures Near St. Louis That You Have to Experience

The city is great and all, but sometimes you need to get away from the concrete jungle. Whether you're craving a leisurely bike…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Starved Rock State Park
    2668 E. 875th Rd. 
    Oglesby, IL 61348
    Estimated drive time: 3 hours, 18 minutes (Directions here)
    
    Not far from Garden of the Gods is Starved Rock State Park. Here you'll have eighteen canyons to explore, such as LaSalle Canyon (pictured). Also close are Illinois' 30-mile long Pomona natural bridge, the Little Grand Canyon and Giant City State Park. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Judd McCullum.
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Ralph Fournier-Designed Mid-Century Masterpiece For Sale in Kirkwood

Architect Ralph Fournier’s houses pop up in multiple areas across St. Louis, but the house coming on the market in Kirkwood’s Sugar…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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Belles of the Bevo Drag Brunch Celebrates First Anniversary [PHOTOS]

The Belles of the Bevo drag bunch happens every third Sunday at The Little Bevo (4751 Morgan Ford Road, 314-833-8889) and it…

By Jaime Lees

Braden McMakin
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Everyone We Saw at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dogtown [PHOTOS]

It doesn't matter what your DNA report says, everyone is Irish at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dogtown. St. Louis' annual…

By Jaime Lees

Braden McMakin
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This St. Louis Mansion Has an 18-Car Garage Stuffed With Luxury Cars [PHOTOS]

Holy cow. This impressive Ladue mansion is unlike anything else in the St. Louis area. The five-bedroom, 6.5-bath home offers over 27,000…

By Riverfront Times

This St. Louis Mansion Has an 18-Car Garage Filled With Lamborghinis [PHOTOS]
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The 25 Best Decisions You Can Make in St. Louis

It doesn't matter if you're a visitor or a resident, there are many ways to maximize your St. Louis experience. From tips…

By Jaime Lees

Accept any invitation to go out on a boat on the Mississippi River.
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Dou Dou Cafe in Richmond Heights Serves Unique Vietnamese Food [PHOTOS]

For unforgettable appetizers, noodle soups and entrees, visit the tiny but mighty Dou Dou Cafe in Richmond Heights. Chef/owner Frances Pham had…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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This Renovated Ranch in Crestwood Will Have You California Dreamin' [PHOTOS]

This renovated ranch home is a beautiful example of just how cozy and welcoming an angular mid-century modern house can be when…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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St. Cecilia's Fish Fry Offers Dinner and a Show [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has no shortage of incredible fish fry options, but one of the most unique places to enjoy this Lenten tradition…

By Reuben Hemmer

Reuben Hemmer
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Battlehawks Fans Lose Their Entire Minds at Home Opener [PHOTOS]

A mighty “Ka-Kaw” echoed across the land yesterday as XFL fans assembled to watch the St. Louis Battlehawks crush the Arlington Renegades…

By Jaime Lees

Reuben Hemmer
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New Dream House Just Dropped in Webster Groves [PHOTOS]

This place is like if Marilyn Monroe was a house: It’s sexy. It’s stylish. And it’s delightfully big in all of the…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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Signs of Spring in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

The cold days are almost past us. As a new season approaches in St. Louis, we're excited to look for the signs…

By Jaime Lees

Braden McMakin
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This Abandoned Missouri Jail Is Going Be Turned Into an Airbnb [PHOTOS]

What would you pay to stay overnight in a jail? $50? $200? Well, many of us would pay that much to stay…

By Jaime Lees

Paula Voss, NextHome Vibe Real Estate
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Sneak Inside an Abandoned Hotel With a St. Louis Urban Explorer [PHOTOS]

Known for its revolving restaurant named “Top of the Riverfront,” the Millennium Hotel is a remarkable piece of St. Louis architecture history.…

By Jaime Lees

Krispy’s Adventures
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Yes, You Can Buy a Condo Inside This Swanky St. Louis Church [PHOTOS]

Wow, she is gorgeous. This two bedroom, two bathroom condo is located inside an old church right on Lafayette Square. The 2,102…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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St. Louis Women Who Kick Some Serious Ass

Women's History Month is upon us, with International Women's Day landing on March 8. In that spirit, we've gathered up a list…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss is not a model. Well, she is, but she's also put her hard-earned profits to use, serving St. Louis girls hoping to learn how to code. She runs a whole camp, for God’s sake. A woman in STEM — and that makes her not just a model, but a role model.
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True/False Fest in Columbia Was Wonderfully Weird [PHOTOS]

Film buffs flocked to Columbia, Missouri, over the weekend to take in the 20th annual True/False Film Fest, a showcase of documentaries…

By Steve Leftridge

Steve Leftridge
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This Storybook Richmond Heights House Is Fit For a Princess [PHOTOS]

Candy-colored stained-glass windows, wood floors and cloud-colored walls await you in this little castle in Richmond Heights. The towering two-bedroom, one bathroom…

By Jaime Lees

hawthorne
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Inside St. Louis City SC's First Glorious Home Opener [PHOTOS]

St. Louis City SC’s match against Charlotte FC on Saturday had it all, including Charlotte FC scoring on themselves, penalty kick goals,…

By Reuben Hemmer

Reuben Hemmer
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The St. Louis City SC Pre-Game Parties Were Lit [PHOTOS]

St. Louis showed out at St. Louis City SC’s historic home opener Saturday evening, with 22,423 people attending the sold-out inaugural game.…

By Reuben Hemmer

Reuben Hemmer
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This Long-Ass Illinois House Is a Mid-Century Time Capsule [PHOTOS]

He’s a long boy but he sure is pretty! Built in 1966, this Carmi, Illinois house is a mid-century dream. The four-bedroom…

By Jaime Lees

This Long-Ass Illinois House Is a Mid-Century Time Capsule [PHOTOS]
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Things That Are Insults Only in St. Louis [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has its own special language. If you want to insult someone here, there are plenty of insults that you can…

By Jaime Lees

“You drive like you have a Joy FM sticker on your car.”
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Dancers Showed Out at Maven Logik Lee's 'TENS' at the Handlebar

On Sunday, Handlebar (4127 Manchester Avenue, 314-652-2212, handelbarstl.com) played host to Maven Logik Lee’s "TENS," a celebration of underground Ball culture that…

By Rosalind Early

TrellsEye Photography
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A Look Back at the Old KDHX Studio on Magnolia Avenue [PHOTOS]

For those of you missing the old KDHX and the old KDHX location this week, here are some photos we dug up…

By Jaime Lees

JAIME LEES
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Huge Collection of Veiled Prophet Memorabilia Set to Be Auctioned [PHOTOS]

There are plenty of people who'd bury the sins of the past, but for those who believe Santayana ("those who cannot remember…

By Riverfront Times

Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
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Bar Moro Offers an Impressive Taste of Spain [PHOTOS]

Take a trip to Europe without even digging out your passport. From sturgeon to jamon Iberico, eggplant to tinned fish, owner Ben…

By Jaime Lees

Mar i muntanya, or Catalan-style roasted chicken with lobster sauce.
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The Most Expensive Loft in Downtown St. Louis Has a Screening Room [PHOTOS]

This unique 10,000 square foot building on Locust Street downtown has a huge loft with massive windows, original maple flooring in the…

By Jaime Lees

Realtor.com
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