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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Pi Pizza Food Truck to End Service July 31

The Pi truck was one of the first food trucks in the St. Louis area.

Pi Restaurants will discontinue regular operations for its food truck service in the St. Louiis area on Tuesday, July 31, according to the Pi Pizza web site.  Pi has locations in the Delmar Loop, Kirkwood, the Central West End, Chesterfield and a new location in the Merchantile Exchange in downtown St. Louis. The statement on Pi's web site reads as follows: July 31st, 2012 will be the last day of regular operations for both our St. Louis and Washington, DC trucks. We are thrilled to have led the way in STL food truck scene, scouting out the most popular spots for trucks in St. Louis City. We’ve enjoyed bringing our Pi to guests who couldn’t otherwise enjoy Pi in our full-service restaurants during their lunch hour. But now we want to re-…

Jean Whitney

8:25 am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Chesterfield Pi Pizzeria is located on Clayton Road at Baxter Road, same corner as Phillips 66 gas station.   more ›

Friday, April 20, 2012

Kirkwood Driver Charged in Bicyclist's Death

Emily C. Hagan faces a charge of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in connection with a crash on the Delmar Loop.

A Kirkwood woman is facing a count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed a bicyclist on the Delmar Loop earlier this year, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Friday. Emily C. Hagan, 30, of the 400 block of North Clay Avenue, was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, according to court documents. The incident occurred Feb. 3 in the 7500 block of Delmar Blvd at about 11:20 p.m. The victim, Samuel Scott, 19, of the 7400 block of Delmar, was taken by ambulance to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and died the next afternoon, the Post reports. Learn what court documents say about the case and find out more about Hagan's appearance …

Go Green for Earth Day 2012

Sunday is Earth Day! We've got a few tips for living a life that's good for you AND the planet.

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate a day dedicated to going green, we’ve got a few tips for Patch users on how to live a life that’s good for you and the environment. Here’s what to do if you’re… …a bride or groom-to-be! When deciding where to get married, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources says, “Think local. A trip to an island might sound like fun, but taking a wedding party and family members to exotic locations will consume a lot of energy and dollars. Missouri offers many beautiful indoor and outdoor locations for weddings, including state parks and historic sites.” …a kid! There are plenty of school supplies that are better for the planet. Check out soy crayons, biodegradable pens or non-toxic, acid free glue sticks, says the …

Friday, February 10, 2012

Food Fight

Mid-County Patch Readers Say Cyrano's Is the Most Romantic Place for a Valentine's Day Dinner

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.

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 ›

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Food Fight

Poll: Vote for the Most Romantic Place for a Valentine's Day Dinner

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.

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

Food Fight

Food Fight: Where's the Most Romantic Place for a Valentine's Day Dinner?

Mid-County Patch sites want to know where to take that special someone on Valentine's Day.

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 …

Debbie

1:32 pm on Friday, February 10, 2012

I can't wait to try One 19 North!! Parents if you are planning a night out for Valentines Day TLC For Kids has experienced and screened babysitters available.   more ›

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Food Fight

Poll: Vote for the Best Wings Around

Vote for your favorite place to get chicken wings in Mid-County among this week's Food Fight finalists in our poll.

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 votes by commenting in our article. There were 12 restaurants that garnered votes—Cousin Hugo's, Culpeppers, Kirkwood Ice & Fuel Co., Lester's, Market Pub House, Michael's Bar & Grill, O'B Clark's, Post Sports Bar & Grill, Schnucks in University City, St. Louis Wing Company, Syberg's and The Wood. You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through 5 p.m Thursday. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Food Fight Champion for having the best wings around. …

Heidi Barks

12:03 pm on Monday, February 13, 2012

Opps I missed this ....I like Michaels ....and no one thought off them :(   more ›

Monday, January 30, 2012

Food Fight

Food Fight: Where Are the Best Wings Around?

Ahead of the Super Bowl, Mid-County Patch sites want to know where to get the best chicken wings.

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 best chicken this side of the Super Bowl. We want to know: Where is the best place in Mid-County to get wings? 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 …

Carol S.

11:09 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012

Schnucks in Webster Groves has the best wings. We have friends who come 20 miles away to buy the ones at their Salad Bar. Their hot and sweet combination is killer.   more ›

Monday, January 23, 2012

Food Fight

Food Fight: Where's the Best Burger Around?

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 …

Ryan Bilpush

10:28 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Crow's Nest!!! It's our favorite....hands down.   more ›

Friday, January 20, 2012

Food Fight

Mid-County Patch Readers Say twinOak Has the Best Pizza

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 …

Erin Nelson

11:54 am on Friday, January 20, 2012

I am at TwinOak right now, congrats!   more ›

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