All the Mardi Gras Fun We Saw in Soulard on Saturday

Every year St. Louis turns out for Mardi Gras — and Saturday, February 10, was no exception. Surprisingly warm temperatures meant thousands…

By Riverfront Times Staff

All the Mardi Gras Fun We Saw in Soulard on Saturday
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22 Valentine’s Day Events That Are Way Better Than a Boring Dinner

Valentine’s Day — good ole February 14. You either absolutely hate it or you’re obsessed.  But whether you’re seeking revenge, stuck in…

By Paula Tredway

Valentine’s Day Puff n’ Paint
Celebrate love, creativity and community at the Conflux Co-Learning Space (8221 Minnesota Avenue) with a Valentine’s Day Puff n’ Paint. On Wednesday, February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. enjoy a smoke, paint with your partner or friends and get in the mood with a little sip and charcuterie board date. Tickets are $75 and include a specially selected Valentine's painting (choose to paint one image by yourself on a horizontal 20x16 canvas or team up for a partner painting across two 16x20 vertical canvases), one complimentary alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage, your choice of edible or a pre-roll from our sponsor LBS Farms, a charcuterie and dessert spread, goodies from our sponsors Paradox and Ole Town Smoke Shop and a love-themed playlist. Smoking is allowed outside, while vaping and dabbing are allowed inside. BYOB and BYOC allowed. Tickets can be purchased on Introspectrum Event’s website.
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St. Louis Fish Fry Feasts to Try in 2024

Fish fry season begins early this year, and St. Louis is stoked — not just the Catholics, either. Fish fries are more…

By Riverfront Times Staff

St. Louis Fish Fry Feasts to Try in 2024
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Tenants of St. Louis Landlord See Tough Conditions Outside and In [PHOTOS]

“There are a handful of landlords in the city of St. Louis who know how to ... make so much money that…

By Riverfront Times Staff

An apartment building Cuong Q. Tran owns on Meramec Street.
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The Purina Pet Parade Brought Dog Lovers to Soulard on Sunday

Who doesn't love a dog in a costume? From Mardi Gras tutus to full Batman-and-Robin regalia, Soulard is always full of terrifically…

By Riverfront Times Staff

The Purina Pet Parade Brought Dog Lovers to Soulard on Sunday
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30 Movies That Were Filmed in St. Louis

Who knew St. Louis was featured in so many different types of movies? Documentaries, thrillers, comedies and more have set up production…

By Paula Tredway

Plane, Trains and Automobiles 

In Plane, Trains and Automobiles, star Steve Martin filmed a key scene at Lambert International Airport (10701 Lambert International Boulevard). The movie tells the story of Neal (played by Martin), who is trying to get home to Chicago for the holidays. Neal makes it to Lambert via bus from Jefferson City, where he then attempts to rent a car but is unable to find it. Naturally, hilarity ensues.
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Idol Wolf Creates a Magical Spanish Dining Experience in Downtown West

Idol Wolf (1528 Locust Street, 314-325-0360) is a breathtaking Spanish restaurant with an artistic flair located in the 21c Museum Hotel in…

By Paula Tredway

Idol Wolf
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Top 5 Veggie Burgers in St. Louis

Put down that fake meat burger. St. Louis has impossibly better veggie burgers that excel far beyond any corporate-engineered beef imitation. Made…

By Jessica Rogen

The Signature Station Burger is a housemade quarter-pounder with cheddar, pickles, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, onion and pub sauce.
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United We Brunch 2024 Brought Food Lovers to City Winery

Everybody's favorite brunch event was back this weekend — and better than ever. The annual food event, now sponsored by Sauce Magazine,…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Revelers celebrate brunch at the 2024 United We Brunch Event.
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Fire in Florissant Home Kills Family Pet

Fire broke out in a home in Florissant earlier today — and it claimed the life of the family's dog. The Florissant…

By Sarah Fenske

A firefighter with the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District stretches a water hose to extinguish a house fire on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Florissant.
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The Most Romantic Restaurants in St. Louis

Dark corners, white tablecloths, moody lighting, tiny tables where you simply must brush up against each other, menus full of luxe and…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Russell's on Macklind
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St. Louis Looks Beautifully Eerie in the Fog

As fog grips St. Louis for the second day in a row, RFT Photojournalist Zachary Linhares went out exploring — and found…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Fires burn in the distance as a layer of fog covers the Near North Riverfront neighborhood.
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Our Critic's 5 Favorite Things to Eat in St. Louis

Over the past 11 years, I've had the privilege of spending my work life exploring the St. Louis dining scene and being…

By Cheryl Baehr

O+O's eggplant parmesan.
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Mainlander Adds a Stunning Supper Club to the Central West End

Dining at Mainlander (8  South Euclid Avenue) is not only a great meal, it's an experience that transports diners to mid-century America,…

By Jessica Rogen

Mabel Suen
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Wrestling Fans Flocked to Chaifetz Arena Saturday — with Action Live on TNT

All Elite Wrestling brought its AEW Collision to St. Louis' Chaifetz Arena over the weekend, and hundreds of wrestling fans were ready…

By Reuben Hemmer

Wrestling Fans Flocked to Chaifetz Arena Saturday — with Action Live on TNT
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Check Out the 10 Most Expensive St. Louis Mansions for Sale Now

The rich, they're not like us. Take, for example, their homes. They cost a lot — think several million dollars each —…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Realtor.com
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Top 5 Pepperoni Pizzas in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

In a sea of incredible Neapolitan-style Margheritas, New Haven-inspired white clam pies or even a good ol' cracker square with Provel, the…

By Cheryl Baehr

A selection of items from O+O Pizza: arancini, cocktails and the OG pepperoni pizza.
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Shay's Creole Smokehouse Features One of St. Louis' Great Pitmasters

One bit of Shay Landry's Reuben — stuffed full of succulent, smoke-laden meat — and you'll know that you're in the presence…

By Jessica Rogen

Shay’s Creole Smokehouse features a blend of Cajun, Creole and barbecue specialties.
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1 and 2 Star Reviews of St. Louis' Favorite Places

Everybody’s got an opinion, and let’s face it, many of them stink. How else to explain people who’d complain about the beauty…

By Riverfront Times Staff

CHRIS YUNKER
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Top 5 Apple Fritters in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

The King Kong of the doughnut box, the apple fritter eclipses its counterparts not simply because of its size, but because of…

By Cheryl Baehr

Donut Drive-In.
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Pigeon Fanciers Came to Roost in St. Louis — and Cool Birds, Too

Pigeon lovers flocked to Purina Farms last weekend for the 2024 Spirit of St. Louis All Age All Breed Pigeon Show, hosted…

By Reuben Hemmer

Pigeon Fanciers Came to Roost in St. Louis — and Cool Birds, Too
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Soda Fountain Express Serves Outrageous Shakes in Westport Plaza

Westport Plaza is going through a growth spurt, with a raft of new residential and commercial development underway. The latest business to…

By Matt Sorrell

The A Very Un-Happy Birthday Freak Shake is a birthday cake shake topped with a Funfetti cupcake, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, a snickerdoodle cookie, a rainbow pop and a cherry.
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South Grand's GOTham and Eggs Is Good Enough for a Superhero

If you're looking for a  breakfast suited for a superhero, GOTham and Eggs (3139 South Grand Boulevard, 314-833-8355)  has you covered.  The…

By Paula Tredway

Mabel Suen
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Missouri's Rejected License Plates in 2023 Prove How Nasty We Are

Another year, another round of hopes dashed by the jack-booted thugs of the Motor Vehicle Titling & Registration division of the Missouri…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Missouri's Rejected License Plates in 2023 Prove How Nasty We Are
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Ballpark Village Was the Place to Be on New Year's Eve 2023 [PHOTOS]

New Year's Eve brought out revelers across metro St. Louis, but few places were as popping as downtown. Among the places drawing…

By Riverfront Times

Ballpark Village Was the Place to Be on New Year's Eve 2023 [PHOTOS]
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The 10 Best New St. Louis Restaurants of 2023

Ten years ago, I sat down to write my first-ever Best New Restaurants roundup as a brand-new critic dazzled by all of…

By Cheryl Baehr

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Steaks in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

While recent years have seen the St. Louis restaurant scene go far beyond its meat-and-potatoes reputation, the area remains, at its heart,…

By Cheryl Baehr

Tucker's Place
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For Amazing Wood-Fired Pies, Visit 1929 Pizza & Wine in Wood River

Great pizza, crispy salad dressed well and fantastic wine: What more could you ask for? That's the premise behind Amy and Matt…

By Jessica Rogen

BRADEN MCMAKIN
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The Wildest St. Louis News Stories of 2023

When it comes to dumb criminals, badly behaving public officials and embarrassing shenanigans, St. Louis punches well above its weight — and…

By Riverfront Times Staff

Rising star raunchy rapper Sexyy Red performed at Hazelwood Central High school — yes, high school. Unsurprisingly, things got a little nuts.
Read the full story here.
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A St. Louis 'Society Girl' Demanded a Nice House — And Now This Beaut Is for Sale

I’m passionate about big old houses, classic cars and the river, so I hit a trifecta when car collector Guy Crouch invited…

By Chris Andoe

A St. Louis 'Society Girl' Demanded a Nice House — And Now This Beaut Is for Sale
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2023 St. Louis News Quiz: Special More-Bizarre-Than-Ever Edition

It’s that time of year again for the annual RFT Final Exam, a proud St. Louis tradition dating back decades and carried on…

By Ray Hartmann

Hey, kids! It's time to play the 2023 STL News Quiz.
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30 St. Louis New Year’s Eve Parties to Ring in 2024

New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and you know what that means — dinner, parties, bling and Champagne. (Let's be…

By Paula Tredway

New Year's Eve, Ballpark Village
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