STL A La Mode2008-04-25T15:21:35ZWe've got the Scoop on St. Louis shopping and dining!tag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2008, cherryLucky Number Seven2008-04-25T15:21:35Z2008-04-25T15:21:35Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1952008-04-25T15:21:35ZA new venture in downtown Belleville (that's in Illinois, kids!) brings together enough successful influences that we have to believe the whole thing's gonna blow up huge: first, a return to the foodie scene of influential chef/impresario Blake Brokaw, he...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
A new venture in downtown Belleville (that's in Illinois, kids!) brings together enough successful influences that we have to believe the whole thing's gonna blow up huge: first, a return to the foodie scene of influential chef/impresario Blake Brokaw, he...
Welcome to the Blogosphere!2008-04-17T15:29:40Z2008-04-17T15:29:40Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1942008-04-17T15:29:40ZGuess what, kids? Our favorite local foods grocery (and soon to be expanded into a café side, as well) is blogging! Local Harvest Grocery co-owner Maddie Earnest has a few entries up...new blogs sprouting for spring! Also, check out this...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
Guess what, kids? Our favorite local foods grocery (and soon to be expanded into a café side, as well) is blogging! Local Harvest Grocery co-owner Maddie Earnest has a few entries up...new blogs sprouting for spring! Also, check out this...
Health Food Downtown2008-04-11T18:59:35Z2008-04-11T18:59:35Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1932008-04-11T18:59:35ZIn the shadow of the hulking Syndicate project (and soon to be in the shadow of Roberts Brothers Go Greenapalooza), there's a small health food market called "La Buena Salud" that's been open for a few weeks now, by my...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
In the shadow of the hulking Syndicate project (and soon to be in the shadow of Roberts Brothers Go Greenapalooza), there's a small health food market called "La Buena Salud" that's been open for a few weeks now, by my...
Taste Treat of the Week: Sodalicious! It's Right There in the Name2008-04-10T21:16:59Z2008-04-10T21:16:59Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1922008-04-10T21:16:59ZMmmmm. So, this divine hunk of sugary love emanates from Veruca Bakeshop and Café, down there in Benton Park, but truth be told, I procured mine at Local Harvest Grocery, one of the outlets carrying the treats of pastry chef...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
Mmmmm. So, this divine hunk of sugary love emanates from Veruca Bakeshop and Café, down there in Benton Park, but truth be told, I procured mine at Local Harvest Grocery, one of the outlets carrying the treats of pastry chef...
18 and Counting2008-03-12T20:36:46Z2008-03-12T20:36:46Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1912008-03-12T20:36:46ZWe've long been fans of the fresh stylings of STL expat artist Stan Chisholm; now you can sport some of his designs on your very own "18 and Counting" tee. (And, we'll note, for an expat, the boy gets home...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
We've long been fans of the fresh stylings of STL expat artist Stan Chisholm; now you can sport some of his designs on your very own "18 and Counting" tee. (And, we'll note, for an expat, the boy gets home...
Steaks Head South?2008-03-12T19:20:21Z2008-03-12T19:20:21Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1902008-03-12T19:20:21ZThe downtown Dierdorf & Hart's location has closed its doors, according to diners who've shown up to find a "sorry for the inconvenience" note on the door and now, the web site. The West Port location remains open. What about...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
The downtown Dierdorf & Hart's location has closed its doors, according to diners who've shown up to find a "sorry for the inconvenience" note on the door and now, the web site. The West Port location remains open. What about...
That Faint Tinkling You Hear2008-03-06T22:13:04Z2008-03-06T22:13:04Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1892008-03-06T22:13:04Zmight just be the finger-cymbals of the last gypsy fairy leaving Soulard. A true oddity of a shop, La Belle Histoire, will close at the end of the month, leaving the city without a gypsy boutique that we know of....cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
might just be the finger-cymbals of the last gypsy fairy leaving Soulard. A true oddity of a shop, La Belle Histoire, will close at the end of the month, leaving the city without a gypsy boutique that we know of....
Want Justin Timberlake All Up On You?2008-02-25T00:51:13Z2008-02-25T00:51:13Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1882008-02-25T00:51:13ZWell, then, you're in luck: fashion-forward Daisy Clover is now carrying JT's William Rast denim line, in Stella for the ladies. Owner Natalie admits there may be some jean afterglow because so many chicks want him as their boyfriend...but it...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
Well, then, you're in luck: fashion-forward Daisy Clover is now carrying JT's William Rast denim line, in Stella for the ladies. Owner Natalie admits there may be some jean afterglow because so many chicks want him as their boyfriend...but it...
Taste Treat of the Week: Panarchy Cakes!2008-02-20T17:01:38Z2008-02-20T17:01:38Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1872008-02-20T17:01:38ZOur friends down at the Black Bear Bakery — providers of tasty breads and sweets to locations around town — have held occasional all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts to raise funds for the anarchist collective behind the ovens. Now, it seems their...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
Our friends down at the Black Bear Bakery — providers of tasty breads and sweets to locations around town — have held occasional all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts to raise funds for the anarchist collective behind the ovens. Now, it seems their...
Shangri-La Moves North?2008-02-13T22:30:53Z2008-02-13T22:30:53Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1862008-02-13T22:30:53ZWe hear tell that vegetarian haven Shangri-La Diner might be giving up its groovy Cherokee location and moving to North County; specifically, to the newest stretch of retail downstairs/residential upstairs "loft" buildings along Florissant Rd. in old-town Ferguson. Will South...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
We hear tell that vegetarian haven Shangri-La Diner might be giving up its groovy Cherokee location and moving to North County; specifically, to the newest stretch of retail downstairs/residential upstairs "loft" buildings along Florissant Rd. in old-town Ferguson. Will South...
Mezzanine Online2008-02-11T21:05:04Z2008-02-11T21:05:04Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1852008-02-11T21:05:04ZWould-be fashionistas who (a) don't leave the house or (b) don't live in town now have no excuses: Central West End boutique Mezzanine now has a fully functional online shopping presence, right here. It looks to be pretty comprehensive. Although...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
Would-be fashionistas who (a) don't leave the house or (b) don't live in town now have no excuses: Central West End boutique Mezzanine now has a fully functional online shopping presence, right here. It looks to be pretty comprehensive. Although...
Two years of green2008-02-07T21:18:40Z2008-02-07T21:18:40Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1842008-02-07T21:18:40ZA favorite city haunt of Miss Cherry & friends is Home Eco, St. Louis' first (and to our knowledge, still only) green general store, located at 4611 Macklind in the charming Southampton 'hood. As of tomorrow, the venture is two...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comShop
A favorite city haunt of Miss Cherry & friends is Home Eco, St. Louis' first (and to our knowledge, still only) green general store, located at 4611 Macklind in the charming Southampton 'hood. As of tomorrow, the venture is two...
Le Fin for Faust's?2008-02-06T20:34:14Z2008-02-06T20:34:14Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1832008-02-06T20:34:14ZReports coming out of downtown's favorite rustic/haute dining spot indicate the restaurant (and its host, the Adam's Mark Hotel) will be sold to Hyatt within the day...leaving the restaurant's future uncertain. Better make backup Valentine's Day reservations!...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
Reports coming out of downtown's favorite rustic/haute dining spot indicate the restaurant (and its host, the Adam's Mark Hotel) will be sold to Hyatt within the day...leaving the restaurant's future uncertain. Better make backup Valentine's Day reservations!...
Music to my arteries2008-02-05T19:34:05Z2008-02-05T19:34:05Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1822008-02-05T19:34:05ZOh, the mid-winter dirge I've been humming tunelessly over the past 24 hours just got a lot peppier, ever since I found out that Companion has heard my silent prayers and answered, with Thursday, February 14, kicking off their new...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
Oh, the mid-winter dirge I've been humming tunelessly over the past 24 hours just got a lot peppier, ever since I found out that Companion has heard my silent prayers and answered, with Thursday, February 14, kicking off their new...
Bean-n-Grain Burger Just a Forerunner?2008-01-31T17:16:35Z2008-01-31T17:16:35Ztag:www.stlalamode.com,2008://1.1812008-01-31T17:16:35ZOur blogging colleague (blogeague?) Thomas Crone notes at 52nd City that the bean-n-grain burger has been removed from the Tanner B's menu. (Um, I'm a bit reluctant to say that, though I never voiced a complaint to restaurant staff, I...cherryhttp://www.stlalamode.com/misscherry@stlalamode.comEat/Drink
Our blogging colleague (blogeague?) Thomas Crone notes at 52nd City that the bean-n-grain burger has been removed from the Tanner B's menu. (Um, I'm a bit reluctant to say that, though I never voiced a complaint to restaurant staff, I...