Vol. 1, No. 19
North County Cop Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted 8 Men
Seven more men have come forward to detail how officer Marcellis Blackwell handcuffed, fondled and even sodomized them
By Ryan Krull
Missouri Pastor Insists Youth 'Book Burn' Event Is Not What You Think
Textbooks should be fine, but Harry Potter books may not be so lucky
By Monica Obradovic
Hazelwood Woman Charged With Biting St. Louis Cop
Domanique Burnside also supposedly scratched the officer as he attempted to arrest her
Today Is Mister Gary Day in St. Louis and We Are Here for It
The Board of Aldermen paid homage to the Them Yo People host
By Sarah Fenske
Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty, Even as Many Say His Actions Saved Lives
James Buchanan, a St. Louis city deputy, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter after killing a man in Spanish Lake
Larry Rice Tried To Call Homeless Shelter a ‘Church' to Evade Codes, City Board Says
The St. Louis Board of Building Appeals wrote 17 pages about why New Life Evangelistic Center should not reopen
3rd Man Dies in 6 Weeks at Troubled St. Louis Jail
Juwon Carter had been held at the City Justice Center for 16 months awaiting trial
Missouri Teacher Brianna Coppage Is OnlyFans' ‘Favorite MILF’
St. Clair High School suspended her, but she's getting the last laugh
Ameristar Casino to Open Missouri's First Amazon AI Store
No one asked for this
Escaped Convict Tommy Boyd Faces Charges for His Day on the Lam
The convicted child sex offender was charged today with two additional felonies and two misdemeanors
RFT Reviews the Week: September 25 to October 1
Nurses and DJs strike, city police can't be found and Wainwright wins in every sense
By Anonymous
City Backs Off Late-Night Dispersal of St. Louis City Hall Encampment
But officials say they will “decomission” the tent camp during daylight hours today
A Reader Responds: Ben the Bear Is the Real Best Zoo Animal in 2023
No offense to Rhubarb the monkey, but the RFT got this one wrong
By Riverfront Times Staff
Cori Bush Says She’s ‘Deeply Troubled’ Over St. Louis Jail in ‘Crisis’
The congresswoman sent a letter expressing her concern to St. Louis Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah
City to Enforce Park Curfew at Homeless Camp Outside City Hall
A bus transported several unhoused residents away Tuesday afternoon
Where to Get Free Narcan in the St. Louis Area
The life-saving medication reverses the effects of an opioid overdose
By Jaime Lees
Hillsdale Employee Faces Criminal Charges for Running Over Fox 2 Journalist
Earl Longmeyer is accused of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner
Sound of Freedom Funder Fabian Marta Cleared of Kidnapping-Related Charges
"There was no kidnapping," the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office says
City Staffer Was Fired After Complaining About Jail Operations
Opeoluwa Oke says he wrote two letters of concern about the City Justice Center before being terminated
City SC Victory Claims Historic Victory Against Sporting Kansas City
In a second-half onslaught, City notched the MLS record for most wins by an expansion team
By Julian Trejo
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: September 28 to October 4
Our picks for the must-see shows of the next seven days
KDHX Leaders Attempt Triage in On-Air Q&A After Week of Unrest
Welcome to the current episode of ‘Controlling the Narrative’ presented by Gary Pierson and Kelly Wells!” a former DJ wrote on Facebook
By Jessica Rogen
KDHX Board Member Resigns
The DJ community is buzzing with rumors of another resignation
Frenchtown Audio Gives St. Louis a Hub for High-End Vintage Audio Gear
David Boykin sells refurbished audio equipment at his new shop in Kosciusko — but you have to come in in person
By Daniel Hill
GroveFest Returns This Weekend With Big Freedia and More
The event offers a full day of free entertainment
Now KDHX Critics Have Their Own Protest Anthem: 'Hey KDHX!'
Written by the Mighty Pines’ Gerard Erker, the song about DJs being fired was recorded by a supergroup of St. Louis musicians
Mission Taco Joint Sued by the Mission Brand for Trademark Infringement
The Mission chip people couldn't have thought of this, oh, 10 years ago?
Beetlejuice Pop-Up Bar Opens in St. Louis for a Spooky October
The Botanical Heights space will be open Wednesday through Sunday through Halloween
Fair Play Explores the Problems of a Girlboss and Her Secret Fiance
Chloe Domont's debut film has a great premise, but doesn't deliver
By Kayla McCulloch
St. Louis Shakespeare's Midsummer Is as Fresh as It Is Faithful
This A Midsummer Night's Dream leads us on a dreamy, fantastic trip through love
By Tina Farmer
Stages St Louis' Million Dollar Quartet Captures the Heart of Early Rock
It's a nostalgic trip full of rousing songs, big stars and dramatic tension
Cori Stewart Is Counting Down Her Final Shows as a St. Louis Comedian
The attorney/comedian is leaving us for Denver
By Thomas Crone
2 Can't-Miss Events in St. Louis This Weekend, September 29 to October 1
The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy Marathon hits the Hi-Pointe and zombies invade Lemp Mansion
Left Bank Books to Host Conversation With Author Laura Meckler on Monday
She'll discuss her new book Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity
New Kemper Museum Show Blurs Boundaries — In Multiple Ways
Adam Pendleton's To Divide By plays with how abstraction helps us understand ourselves and others
By Kasey Noss
Grant's Farm Wants to Pay an Artist $5K For A Mural
The St. Louis County attraction is commissioning a mural to celebrate its 120th anniversary
Eric Andre to Bring His Explosive Stand-Up Comedy to the Factory Wednesday
What kind of antics the unpredictable comedian will get up to is anyone's guess
HandleBar Hosts a Boozy Charity Event This Thursday
The event benefits the Circus Harmony Flying Children Scholarship Fund
Andoe's Society Page: St. Louis Public Library Prepares to Raise Money
The gala kickoff party was a who’s who of stylish St. Louisans
By Chris Andoe
LGBTQ Activists and Rocky Horror Performers to Protest Tivoli Theatre Church
A rally this Friday will oppose a church that bought the former Tivoli Theatre
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Welcome to the Very Best of St. Louis 2023
Best of St. Louis 2023: Arts & Entertainment
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Wildfruit Projects
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Counterpublic
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Big Boss Vette
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Best Place to See a Concert
Saint Louis Music Park
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Ralph Morse
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Music at the Intersection
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Susannah
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Courtney Bailey
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New Play Festivals
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Best Local TikTok Personality
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Best New Company
Albion Theatre Company
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Metro Theater Company
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Best New Local Band
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Best Tour de Force
Kelly Howe
Best Movie Theatre
Hi-Pointe Theatre
Best Local Debut Album
Non-Euclidean Geometry's Into the Midnight
Best DJ
Keith Dudding
Best Big Theatre Drama
Confederates at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
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Back Alley Grass Festival in Waterloo, Illinois
Best Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
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City Winery
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Sides of Seoul
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Faraci Pizza
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Best Brewery Expansion
Narrow Gauge Brewing Company
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Sugarwitch
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Sabroso
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Brew Tulum
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Station No. 3
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Your Place Diner
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Eat Duckbill at Platypus
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Maryland House
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Twisted Tree
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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.
Best Doughnuts
Donut Drive-In
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Chiang Mai
Best Outdoor Dining
Edera Italian Eatery
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Levels Nigerian Restaurant
Best Reason to Travel Across the River
1929 Pizza & Wine
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Kolsch Counts by Modern Brewery and Little Lager
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Abelardo's Mexican Fresh
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Cary McDowell
Best Bartender
Michael Fricker
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The Wedding Cake at Twisted Tree
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Izumi
Best Late-Night Bar
Platypus
Best Late-Night Dining
Up Late
Best Deli
Deli Divine
Best Non-St. Louis Style Pizza
3 Little Monkeys
Best of St. Louis 2023: Goods & Services
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Best Old Store in a New Place
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Jay International
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Local Harvest
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Andy Cohen
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Kyle Kostecki
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Shaw
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Mary Anne Sedey
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Kim Gardner
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The Grandel
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Saint Louis Zoo
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Judge Mike Noble
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Tod Robberson
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Tony Lovasco
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Best Place for a Grown-Up Birthday Party
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Best Political Surprise No One Actually Saw Coming
Wesley Bell for Senate
Best Scoop
Allison Kite, the Missouri Independent/MuckRock
Best of St. Louis 2023: Sports & Recreation
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Chubb Trail
Best Hike That's Worth a Drive
Little Grand Canyon
Best Biking Club
BICI
Best Gym
South City Family YMCA
Best Bike Shop
A&M Cyclery
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Elevate Well STL
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St. Louis City SC
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Roman Bürki
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Lars Nootbaar
Best New Cardinal
Jordan Walker
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Castor River Shut-Ins
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Southwest City Dog Park
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Silver Ballroom
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Turn for the Wurst
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Epiphany Bowling Lanes
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Miguel Perez
Best Win
City SC's Victory Over Sporting Kansas City
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The Cardinals
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The Battlehawks
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Heman Park Swimming Pool
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Japanese Garden at Missouri Botanical Garden
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Castlewood State Park
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Katy Trail
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T-Rav Baby
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Willson Contreras
Best Hiking Trail
Lewis & Clark Trail, Weldon Springs
Best Campsite Within an Hour of St. Louis
Meramec Caverns Natural Campground
Best Skate Park
Sk8 Liborius
Best of St. Louis 2023: Readers' Choice
Best Movie Theater
Alamo Drafthouse
Best Theater Company
Stages
Best All-Ages Venue
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Best Live Music Venue
The Factory
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Best Film Series
Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival
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COCA
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Soulard Art Gallery
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Jazz St. Louis
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DJ Mahf
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Miranda Bury Acoustic
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Allison Cundiff
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Brayden Schenn
Best Local Podcast
The Pink Lady Against Scammers
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The Fox Theatre
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Jesus Christ Supercar
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El Monstero
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CBD Kratom
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LIT Cigar Lounge
Best Smoke Shop, General
Golden Gems
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Emporium St. Louis
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Kirkwood Hardware
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Good Day Farms
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Ladue Nails & Spa
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Ciggfreed's Liquid and Lace
Best Mall
West County Mall
Best Pet Groomer
Four Muddy Paws
Best Florist
Flowers & Weeds
The Cheshire
Best Comics Store
Apotheosis Comics
Left Bank Books
Best Wedding Venue
Missouri Botanical Garden
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High Five Gummies
Best CBD Product (Local)
beeZbee gummies at CBD Kratom
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R&G Tire
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Schnucks
Duke's in Soulard
Best Cajun/Creole
Best Barista
Aaron Buchanan
Best Frozen Pizza (Local)
Dogtown Pizza
Best Sports Bar
Hot Shots
Best Patio
John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden
Best Steaks
Tucker's Place
Wonton King
Best Greek Restaurant
Olympia Kebob House & Taverna
Imo's Pizza
Best Toasted Ravioli
STL Toasted
Best Ramen
Nudo House
Mission Taco Joint
Grace Dinsmoor
Best Bartenders
Blue Duck
Best Chicken Wings
Syberg's
Seoul Taco
Hodak's Restaurant & Bar
Best Indian
Himalayan Yeti
Best Italian
Mama's on the Hill
Best Martini
Best Mexican
La Catrina
El Milagro Azteca
Seamus McDaniel's
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians
Terror Tacos
Grace Meat + Three
Union Loafers
Best Deli/Sandwich
The Gramophone
Best Burger
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
Best Burger (Non-Beef Division)
Three Kings Public House
Best Desserts
Russell's
Carnivore
Pappy's Smokehouse
New Society
Best Margarita
Rosalita's Cantina
Best Brewery
4 Hands Brewing Co.
Best Frozen Custard
Ted Drewes
Best Restaurant to Close in the Past 12 Months
Beast BBQ and Butcher Block
801 Chop House
Best Gooey Butter Cake
The King & I
Best Pizza That Isn't St. Louis Style
Dewey's
Best Takeout/Curbside
Salt + Smoke
Sauce on the Side
Best 3 A.M. Bar
Nick's Pub
Shaw's Coffee
Best Camping Near St. Louis
Mark Twain National Park
Hermann
Best Cardinals Player
Adam Wainwright
Best City SC Player
Lifetime Fitness
Forest Park
Best Yoga Studio
Brick City Yoga
LaBerta & Sons
Saratoga Lanes
Best Public Pool
Maplewood Family Aquatic Center
City SC
Best Place to Live
Webster Groves
Ballpark Village
Magic House
Best Attorney
Travis Noble
Josh Hawley
Best Teacher (K-12)
Maria Long
Best Budtender
Jack Heet
Cori Bush
Art Holliday
Best Photographer
Brea Youngblood
Best Neighborhood to Live
Tower Grove South
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