For most of his adult life, Chris Kelling would head into work donning a stiffly pressed shirt, suit blazer and, sometimes, a pocket square. Though not employer issued, it was the de facto uniform of his job as a hospitality professional at some of the country's top fine-dining restaurants and one he wore with pride as the co-owner and front-of-house face of the sleek Maplewood restaurant Elmwood.
Carolyn McKinney can't help but chuckle whenever a group of 20-something Cherokee Street scenesters "discovers" Iowa Buffet (2727 Winnebago Street, 314-776-8000), the south-city institution that's been in her life for as long as she can remember. She doesn't know which is funnier — that they think they've found a hidden gem or that her place is suddenly so hip.
Tony Nguyen could have opened his debut restaurant anywhere. In fact, he had a couple of attractive offers to do so in Los Angeles where he'd made a name for himself as one of the city's most talented chefs.
A beloved coffee spot has closed its doors. Maplewood coffee shop Oliver's Coffee and Flower Bar notified its customers yesterday that they would no longer be operating.
The St. Charles County restaurant scene continues to grow, this time thanks to the national restaurant brand Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant (multiple locations including 5300 North Service Road, St.
If you love wine and walking (and stumbling drunk down sidewalks arm-in-arm with your pals), you'll want to attend the Hill Wine Walk on Saturday, May 7. The annual event is one of the best ways to explore St.
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