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The following answers were provided by Ann Lapides, owner of Sugar Creek Gardens. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here. When was the business founded?: "1991" How did your business come to be?: "I started at the Kirkwood Farmers' Market. I believe the rent was $25 for a stall for three days. I was growing tons of plants for myself and thought, 'Why not try to sell a few?'" Why did you choose the area you did?: "I live in Kirkwood and the Market is blocks from my home." What kind of services do you offer?: "We …
A sign posted to Amici's Feb. 18 saying "Closed for Renovations" had residents scratching their heads as they wondered if the restaurant was closed for good. The answer is yes, Amici's is no longer. Amici's closed its doors after six years of operating in the heart of Downtown Kirkwood. The owners cite parking woes and increased competition as reasons for shutting down. "Parking was a killer for this restaurant as it is for others," Kelly Jackson who handled marketing for the restaurant since last August told Patch. According to Jackson, owner Dave Pullam said the chief complaint from his …
Local businesses are using today's snow storm to connect with readers and their use of social media is testament to the kind of engaged and personal community we have here in Kirkwood. From HotPot Smoothie Shop: Well the snow is coming down... Good thing I made some super delicious chicken and dumplins. I would love to share a bowl with you.. Let the kids go sledding... Have a snow bowl fight... Then come on by the HotPot for a warm up of hot chocolate and soup! - Chef Boss From Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.: Our plan is to be open right now, so save that bread and milk for later and come by …
Construction is ongoing at a new restaurant in downtown Kirkwood: Sushi Bistro. The best estimate so far for an opening date is another month or two, according to city officials. Patch has not been able to reach the owners of the new restaurant yet, but we'll keep trying. Kirkwood zoning administrator Ryan Spencer said Sushi Bistro is replacing Blue Water Grill at 343 S. Kirkwood Road. Blue Water was a staple in the community, open for about 20 years, before it closed in late 2008. Spencer said Sushi Bistro is about 75 percent complete in its renovations on the property and about a month or …
Habitat for Humanity plans to make a home in Des Peres after the organization received a variance from the city's board of adjustment Wednesday night, according to KMOX. KMOX reports that Habitat for Humanity St. Louis wants to open its second "ReStore" in the region. The store would be located behind the Des Peres Sam's Club and fill a vacancy that formerly housed a granite and marbel retailer. The re-store would sell new and used construction materials to the public with proceeds going toward the nonprofit. Learn more by visiting KMOX.
BARx Crossfit, a fitness facility that focuses on high-intensity training, moved a step closer to opening in Kirkwood Wednesday night. The city's planning and zoning commission approved the development of the fitness facility that would fill a vacancy at 11216 Manchester Rd. At the meeting, commissioners recommended that BARx replace the property's aging lights on the rear and side of the building. Other conditions for the facility include adding an ADA accessible ramp and re-striping the parking lot, according to Kirkwood Zoning Administrator Ryan Spencer. BARx will need to submit a revised …
The Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission will vote Wednesday on whether to approve BARx Crossfit, a new fitness facility that focuses on high-intensity training. Petitioner Ed Lempitt is seeking a special use permit to open BARx Crossfit at 11216 Manchester Road in Kirkwood. Lempitt said his goal is to have small classes of up to 10 members at the time. He said the gym would most likely open early in the morning, from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and also have classes in the evening, with classes typically lasting approximately one hour. The Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on…
The Daily Meal has named its top 50 cupcakes in the United States and Jilly's Cupcake Bar's French Silk cupcake made the cut. The site evaluated the must-have cupcake at the bakeries. The bakeries were judged on menu, cupcake design and frosting to cake ratio. Each category was scored on a 1-10 basis. Jilly's received a 9 for both menu and design, but only a 5 rating in the frosting-to-cake category. Other notable bakeries on the list include Georgetown Cupcake, which is featured in the TLC show D.C. Cupcakes; Sprinkles Cupcakes in Los Angeles, which boasts that it is the world's first …
Andy's Frozen Custard could take a step forward tonight as it looks to open its first St. Louis chain in Downtown Kirkwood. Members of the Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission will vote whether to approve the development of an Andy's store at 311 S. Kirkwood Rd. during their regular meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Andy's Frozen Custard has applied for a special use exception permit to move into the old Long John Silver's restaurant. The store would include a drive thru. When Andy's first went before the city's planning commission Dec. 5, questions for the company's petitioner focused on …
Tammy White, the owner of Sole and Blues in The Loop, has decided to start a new fashion endeavor in Kirkwood that will focus on comfort footwear. White hopes to open Sole, an extension of Sole and Blues, at 108 N. Kirkwood Rd. in Downtown Kirkwood by March. "Sole is going to be more comfort driven with a fashion-forward type flare," White said, adding that shoes will feature high-fashion colors, for instance a suede wingtip shoe with a lime green sole. Inventory will be cool, funky and comfortable and the store will offer something for men, women and children. "We're trying to stand out…
Those looking to do some last-minute shopping at West County Center have even more hours to find the perfect holiday gift. West County Center, along with four other malls owned by CBL & Associate's, has extended its hours through Monday Dec. 24. Holiday shopping hours are: Tuesday, December 18—9am-10pm Wednesday, December 19—9am-10pm Thursday, December 20—9am-10pm Friday, December 21—9am-11pm Saturday, December 22—8am—11pm Sunday, December 23—10am-10pm Monday, December 24 – 7 am – 6 pm Other CBL properties are: Chesterfield Mall, Mid Rivers Mall, South County Center and St. Clair Square. More…
Information provided by Greentree Pharmacy. Greentree Pharmacy announced that it will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 8. Greentree Pharmacy has joined Health Mart, the fastest growing independent pharmacy network in the United States. Greentree Health Mart Pharmacy is a locally-owned independent retail pharmacy serving the Kirkwood community. To celebrate the grand opening event, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Greentree Pharmacy has planned health screenings, free massages, refreshments, sales on certain items, promotional give-aways, and other events. “Health Mart is a strong and …
After nearly two years of providing children with do-it-yourself fun, Craft Caboose will close its doors in Downtown Kirkwood Dec. 23. The locally owned and operated business at 105 East Argonne Rd., posted the following to its Facebook page on Tuesday: Closing Our Doors: The Craft Caboose will be closing our business on December 23rd. We want to thank everyone for your business over the last two years. We will remain open December 1st through December 22 having our parties and walkin studio times. We are planning a storewide sale in January. Please pass the word to Parents, Scout Leaders, …
Downtown Kirkwood's shopping district could see an Andy's Frozen Custard in the coming months. The popular dessert chain is asking the City of Kirkwood for a special use exception permit to open a restaurant with a drive thru at 311 South Kirkwood Rd., next to Grapevine Wines & Cheese and across the street from Culpeppers Grill and Bar. (For more Kirkwood news, Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.) If development is approved, the restaurant would be the first Andy's Frozen Custard in the St. Louis area, according to a map of store locations. Andy's has 10 locations in Missouri, three…
Pottery Hollow, a do-it-yourself art studio, is scheduled to open its first Missouri location Monday at 116 North Kirkwood Rd., next to the Rusted Chandelier and Dewey's Pizza in the location formerly occupied by Barry Sales Engineering, Inc. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter to get business news delivered to your inbox.) Pottery Hollow customers select pottery and put their personal touch on items by painting them. Owner Travis Giger sees Kirkwood as a perfect location for the kid-friendly business. "Kirkwood is a great area to grow our business because of all the shops and small …
Patrons of Kirkwood's Local Harvest Grocery now have an easy and exciting way to try new fresh food every week. The organic and local grocer has started a food subscription service called "Weekly Harvest." For $50 a week, subscribers receive a box that contains a week's worth of groceries, including fresh and local meat, produce, eggs, dairy and other locally grown or produced items. Vegetarian boxes are available as well. "It's really nice for people who want to consume local food year round and want to try new things," said Maddie Earnest, a co-owner of Local Harvest. How It Works Each …
Paul Buzzetta, head chef and owner of Sapore Italian Cafe, couldn't be happier with his decision to move his restaurant to Kirkwood. The restaurant opened its doors the week before Thanksgiving in the space formerly occupied by Trattoria Branica in Kirkwood's Woodbine Center. "I fell in love with this location," Buzzetta said. "It has the fountain, the patio and that local restaurant feel. It doesn't feel like a strip mall." Buzzetta reports that business has been good even though the restaurant has yet to advertise its presence in Kirkwood aside from a sign outside the eatery. Visitors to …
West County Center will get a LEGO Store in May of 2013, according to the St. Louis Business Journal. The LEGO Group announced its plans to open the store Thursday in a press release. The St. Louis Business Journal reports: The 2,500-square-foot toy store will feature a “Living Room,” or interactive play area, as well as a “Pick-A-Brick Wall,” where customers can hand pick LEGO bricks and elements in bulk. The store will carry the full range of LEGO products, and it will have more than 4 million LEGO bricks in the store at all times. To learn more, visit the St. Louis Business Journal.
A sign advertising a Dirt Cheap discount liquor store coming soon to 915 North Kirkwood Rd. has caused confusion in Kirkwood this week. Dirt Cheap filed for a commercial occupancy permit for 915 North Kirkwood Rd., but the City of Kirkwood revoked the permit because an appeal from U-Gas to develop the property is pending, according to Kirkwood Public Works Director Todd Rehg. "We can't have an application for a special use and commercial occupany permit," Rehg told Patch. The Dirt Cheap sign was put up illegally, according to Rehg. The property owner has until Friday to remove the sign before…
