Business Spotlight

Kirkwood Businesses Turn to Social Media During Snow Storm

Some local businesses are open while others are closed. Here's how our business community is keeping us in the loop while making us smile.

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: From Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.: And the weather doesn't mean that businesses that have closed shop aren't having a good time with customers and helping them out along the way.  From Fun in the Sun Sports & Leisure: Likewise, from East + West: From finders keepers with helpful information for customers: And lastly, 9 Months in Style informs fans of its closing with a fun photo. See photo accompanying article.  Stay safe, stay warm and let's hear it for our small business owners.  And...do you know of an area business, event or …

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Sushi Restaurant to Open in Downtown Kirkwood

Construction is underway on Sushi Bistro.

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 two away from opening.

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Home Design Magazines Feature Kirkwood Resident

Jenny Rausch, owner of Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath, appears prominently in two national publications.