Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The organization has two recruitment events planned, one of which is in Rock Hill. Sue Felling, the league's president, explains the group's initiatives and its role in the lives of women.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Nate Birt
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Junior League of St. Louis (JLSL) is hosting two member recruitment events, the first in Clayton and the second in Rock Hill. The group is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Clayton event is Thursday, March 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Molly Darcy's. The Rock Hill event is Friday, April 13 at RSI Kitchen and Bath from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Patch asked JLSL President Sue Felling to talk a bit about the organization's initiatives, its role in the lives of women and the two upcoming get-togethers in the area. What are some of the Junior League's major initiatives in St. Louis? Currently, …
Friday, February 10, 2012
We had great participation for our Valentine's Day edition of Mid-County Food Fight. Here are your other top picks.
The people have spoken (or, at least, some of the people): Cyrano's Cafe & Wine Bar is the most romantic place to go in Mid-County for a Valentine's Day dinner. Our Valentine's Day poll garnered 32 votes. Readers submitted romantic recommendations via our comments section, Facebook and Twitter. There were seven restaurants in Mid-County that garnered votes—Acero Ristorante, Eclipse Restaurant, Cyrano's, Cafe Provencal, Mosaic-Des Peres, One 19 North and Citizen Kane's Steakhouse. Cyrano's ended up with 25 percent of the vote. Here's how the other Food Fight finalists ranked: Check back on Monday for next week's Food Fight! And, of course, have a very special Valentine's Day.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Vote for the most romantic place to get Valentine's Day dinner in Mid-County among this week's Food Fight finalists in our poll.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Owen Skoler
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
For this week's Patch Food Fight, we asked readers where they find the best wings in the Mid-County area. We got a lot of feedback—thanks to everyone who submitted their nominations by commenting in our article. There were seven restaurants in Mid-County that garnered votes—Acero Ristorante, Eclipse Restaurant, Cyrano's, Cafe Provencal, Mosaic-Des Peres, One 19 North and Citizen Kane's Steakhouse. Readers also suggested romantic dinner destinations in St. Louis City, including Sidney Street Cafe, Giovanni's on the Hill, Gian-Tony’s and Vin de Set. You can cast your vote for your favorite among the Mid-County finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Voting will continue through 5 p.m Thursday. Check back Friday morning to …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Mid-County Patch sites want to know where to take that special someone on Valentine's Day.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Owen Skoler
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Welcome to "Food Fight," a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in the mid-county area — Webster, Kirkwood, Des Peres, Maplewood, Brentwood, Clayton, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City and Warson Woods. The weekly Food Fight is meant to be a way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in the area. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee or a salad or breakfast. This week we're looking for romantic foodie finds. We want to know: Where's the most romantic place in Mid-County for a Valentine's Day dinner? You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday. From there, we will …
Monday, January 23, 2012
The mid-County Patch sites want to know where to get the best hamburger.
Welcome to "Food Fight," a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in the mid-county area — Webster, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Brentwood, Clayton, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City and Warson Woods. The weekly Food Fight is meant to be a way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in the area. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee or a salad or breakfast. This week we're looking for the greatest ground beef between two buns. We want to know: Where is the best place in mid-county to get a hamburger? You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday. From there, we will post your …
Friday, January 20, 2012
We had a great debut to our first Mid-County Food Fight. Here are your other top picks.
The people have spoken (or, at least, some of the people): twinOak Wood Fired Fare has the best pizza in Mid-County. TwinOak, located at 1201 Strassner Dr. in Brentwood, received 27 percent of the vote in our first Food Fight poll. Pi Pizzeria, located in Kirkwood and near University City, and Dewey's Pizza, located in Kirkwood, University City and Webster Groves, tied for second place with 15 percent each. La Pizza in University City came in fourth place with 10 percent. Voting took place from Wednesday morning until Thursday at 5 p.m. Congratulations, twinOak, and thank you to all who participated in the Food Fight by voting in the poll and leaving comments on the site. We look forward to hearing from you again in the next edition of …
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
We got your nominations, Mid-County folks. Now we ask you to vote among the top choices for the pizza champion.
When we asked Patch readers for their favorite pizza joints in Mid-County, we got plenty of suggestions—and we're grateful for your help getting our first Mid-County Food Fight off the ground. We read your comments on Patch, as well as comments posted to our Patch Facebook pages. Here are your choices: To finish off this Food Fight, we need you to vote on your favorite pizza place in our poll below. Leave a comment on why you voted, or share your choice on Facebook and Twitter. You can also leave a review of these restaurants on Patch. You have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to vote, and we’ll announce the winner of the Food Fight on Friday morning. Thanks again, and happy eating.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Let us know your favorite place for pizza by leaving a comment below.
Pizza is on the menu for our premier edition of Mid-County Food Fight. Each week, we'll be looking for your suggestions on the best restaurants, diners and cafes for pizza, barbecue, pasta and more. Please vote, nominate and spread the news about our friendly competition. This week: Who has the best pizza in Mid-County. By Mid-County, we are referring to Brentwood, Clayton, Des Peres, Glendale, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Oakland, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City, Webster Groves and Warson Woods. Please post a nomination in the comments below. You may submit comments until 5 p.m. Tuesday. We'll take the top three or four nominees and post an article on Wednesday morning. Then, you can vote in a poll to decide the Food Fight champion…
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The agency says Bank of America was the sixth robbery committed by the suspect. The same man may be responsible for bank robberies in Clayton, Crestwood, Des Peres and Kirkwood.
The FBI believes this morning's robbery at the Bank of America in Warson Woods is the sixth robbery committed by the so-called LOGO Bandit. Rebecca Wu, a public affairs specialist with the FBI's St. Louis Office, confirmed the information in an email to Patch this afternoon. Wu forwarded Patch a link to BanditTrackerStLouis.com. The site shows surveillance photos from six robberies committed by the LOGO Bandit. In addition to today's bank robbery in Warson Woods, the suspect may be shown in photos from five other recent bank robberies, including: Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest. Tips must be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS for the reward. Anyone with information on today's …
Ron G.
5:00 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2012
I fondly remember the original one on Demun. Had the cool Marantz (or was it Mcintosh?) stereo system on the steps leading downstairs to the Rathskeller. The basement Cyranos was the best place to go on a date. I believe it later briefly moved into the Shakey's Pizza on Big Bend, then many years later reopened in Webster...Nothing like splitting a Cleopatra on a date there! more ›