Pickleman's Opens Saturday at Station Plaza

Let us know what you think of Downtown Kirkwood's newest eatery.

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe will open its doors Saturday at 10 a.m. in Downtown Kirkwood, just in time to meet the needs of hungry Mayfest patrons. Owner Nick Julian said he chose the location at Station Plaza (between Kaldi's and Pazzo's) because of the large amount of foot traffic it attracts. "The biggest selling point was the patio out front," he said, noting that the close proximity to the Kirkwood Farmers' Market was also a plus. Julian also said he liked Kirkwood for its hometown feel. Read our Q&A with Julian about the Kirkwood Pickleman's. The Plaza patio certainly will be packed Saturday for Downtown Kirkwood's MayFest. An art show and performances from the Maple Jam Band, Lucille Rapp Dancers Step 'N Out Band take place from 10:30 …

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Q&A: Pickleman's to Open in Downtown Kirkwood

The gourmet cafe is expected to open the week of April 30. We talk with owner Nick Julian about the newest addition to Kirkwood Station Plaza.

A Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe is expected to open at Kirkwood Station Plaza in the retail space formerly occupied by SanSai Japanese Grill the week of April 30. The storefront with patio seating will be open Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Pickleman's will deliver to the Kirkwood area from 11 a.m. to close everyday and is now hiring for all positions. Kirkwood Patch put questions to owner Nick Julian about the newest Downtown Kirkwood eatery. 1. Kirkwood Station Plaza has seen turnover in restaurant leases. Why did you pick the location to open a Pickleman's? While searching for a location we looked for a spot with adequate parking and big enough for our store. Kirkwood Station offered all of …

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