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St. Louis Standards: Iowa Buffet Is the Heart of St. Louis' Bar Scene

By Cheryl Baehr

Apr 29, 2022

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...

Carolyn McKinney and Janice Gage are the mother and daughter team behind Iowa Buffet.

St. Louis Standards: Trattoria Marcella Is One of the City's Most Essential Italian Restaurants

By Cheryl Baehr
Apr 22, 2022
St. Louis Standards: Fergie's Credits Its Customers, and Its Chicken, for Its Success

By Cheryl Baehr
Mar 25, 2022
St. Louis Standards: Farotto's Is One of St. Louis' Original Pizzerias

By Cheryl Baehr
Mar 11, 2022
St. Louis Standards: For More than 100 Years, Failoni's Has Been a Joyous Gathering Spot

By Cheryl Baehr
Feb 25, 2022
St. Louis Standards: Hendel's Is Florissant's Definitive Dining Establishment

By Cheryl Baehr
Feb 11, 2022
St. Louis Standards: Webster Groves' Big Sky Cafe Has Helped Define the City's Dining Scene

By Cheryl Baehr
Feb 3, 2022
St. Louis Standards: At the Crossing, a Symphony of Details Adds Up to Success

By Cheryl Baehr
Jan 28, 2022
St. Louis Standards: For SweetArt's Reine Keis, Baking Is a Calling

By Cheryl Baehr
Jan 21, 2022
St. Louis Standards: The Importance of Mai Lee

By Cheryl Baehr
Jan 7, 2022
STL Standards: New Carl's Drive-In Owner Vows to Protect Old Ways

By Cheryl Baehr
Sep 23, 2021
St. Louis Standards: Michael's Bar & Grill Offers Something for Everyone

By Cheryl Baehr
Sep 11, 2021
St. Louis Standards: Frank & Helen's Stays True to Its Roots

By Cheryl Baehr
Aug 26, 2021
St. Louis Standards: Donut Drive-In Has Been Making St. Louis Sweeter for Nearly 70 Years

By Cheryl Baehr
Aug 19, 2021
St. Louis Standards: Woofie's Is an Iconic House of Hot Dogs

By Cheryl Baehr
Aug 10, 2021
St. Louis Standards: Paul's Market Is Woven Into the Ferguson Community

By Cheryl Baehr
Jul 6, 2021
St. Louis Standards: The Pat Connolly Tavern Is a Bar for the Ages

By Cheryl Baehr
Jun 29, 2021
St. Louis Standards: King & I Introduced Us to Thai Food

By Cheryl Baehr
Jun 15, 2021
Introducing St. Louis Standards With a Visit to Village Bar

By Cheryl Baehr
May 18, 2021

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St. Louis’ Show Me Burlesque Festival returned to St. Louis this week and burlesque fans came out to enjoy the show. Lola…

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Pizza Champ Proves Every Night Should Be Pizza Night [PHOTOS]

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