Online Ordering Continues to Drive Restaurant Growth in 2025

Online Ordering Continues to Drive Restaurant Growth in 2025 — Convenience, Technology, and Smart Platforms Like eOrderSTL Shape the Future of Dining. The Changing Landscape of Restaurant Dining ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry has always been an adaptive one—responding to new tastes, technologies, and customer expectations. In 2025, one clear truth remains: online…

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Why Restaurants Must Have Great Accounting

Why Restaurants Must Have Great Accounting and COGS Accountability to Protect Their Bottom Line Introduction: Great Food Alone Doesn’t Guarantee Success (StLouisRestaurantReview) In the restaurant industry, passion and creativity are essential — but they don’t pay the bills. Many independent restaurants fail not because of poor food or service, but because they lack the financial…

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Missouri launches online sports betting

Missouri launches online sports betting —what does this mean for St. Louis fans? Missouri legislators finally legalized online sports betting after decades of debate. The law paves the way for St. Louis fans to place wagers on their favorite teams, with apps launching later this year. So, how will it change the local sporting and…

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Restaurants’ Current Struggle with the Economy

Restaurants – The Big Picture – Sales Up in Dollars, But Foot Traffic and Costs Tell a Harder Story ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Restaurants – On the surface, restaurant sales look “okay.” Nominal sales at food services and drinking places hit new highs through late summer, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s advance retail report…

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Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe to Offer Special Lunch Menu

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe, located at 2961 Dougherty Ferry Rd in Valley Park, MO, will offer a special Lunch Menu. VALLEY PARK, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Sweetie Cup Thai Café, a popular, locally owned Thai restaurant in Valley Park, Missouri, has announced the launch of a new special lunch menu designed to help customers enjoy authentic Thai cuisine…

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Why St. Louis Restaurants Are Slowing Down

Why St. Louis Restaurants Are Slowing Down — And What It Means for Main Street America ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Restaurants – The familiar hum of crowded dining rooms, bustling take-out lines, and packed patios has softened this fall across much of the St. Louis region. Restaurateurs from Chesterfield to University City report the same…

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3 Zapp Bar

3 Zapp Bar, 1407 W HWY 50, Unit 106, O’Fallon, IL, will open in October 2025. (StLouisRestaurantReview) 3 Zapp Bar is a new bar and grill that will open at 1407 W Highway, Unit 106, O’Fallon, IL, offering bar-style food with a twist of Thai cuisine and flavors. The owners are Sinath Ngeth, owner of…

Scrambled Eggs Restaurant Relocates to St. Peters

Scrambled Eggs Restaurant Relocates to St. Peters: A New Chapter for a Beloved Breakfast Favorite A Community Favorite Finds a New Home (StLouisRestaurantReview) Scrambled Eggs Restaurant, a long-time favorite for breakfast and brunch lovers across St. Charles County, is officially relocating from WingHaven/Weldon Spring to 3350 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri. The move…

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Yummy Rice Noodle Opens in University City, MO

Yummy Rice Noodle Brings a Taste of Yunnan Tradition to University City – A Fresh Flavor on Olive Boulevard (StLouisRestaurantReview) University City, Missouri, has long been known as the heart of St. Louis’ international dining scene, especially along Olive Boulevard, where Asian restaurants thrive. Adding to the growing diversity of authentic cuisines is Yummy Rice Noodle,…

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Ferguson Brewing Company to Close After 15 Years

Ferguson Brewing Company to Close After 15 Years; Good News Brewing to Carry the Torch A Bittersweet Farewell to a Local Landmark FERGUSON, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Ferguson Brewing Company – After 15 years of serving handcrafted beers and hearty meals to the Ferguson community, Ferguson Brewing Company has announced it will close its doors for good…

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Hattrick’s Irish Sports Pub – O’Fallon, Now Live on DoorDash

Hattrick’s Irish Sports Pub in O’Fallon, Missouri, is Now Live on DoorDash and eOrderSTL. Grubhub and Uber Eats Partnerships Coming Soon as the Beloved Local Pub Expands Online Ordering Options O’FALLON, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Hattrick’s Irish Sports Pub, one of O’Fallon’s most popular neighborhood hangouts, has officially launched its menu on DoorDash, joining the eOrderSTL platform…

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Can’t Control Food Costs Without Proper Accounting

Why You Can’t Control Food Costs Without Proper Accounting and Expense Analysis ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) — Every successful restaurant owner knows that controlling food costs is one of the most essential elements in running a profitable business. Yet many underestimate the foundation that makes it possible: accurate accounting and consistent financial analysis. Without strong…

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Controlling Food Costs is Critical for Restaurant Success

Why Controlling Food Costs Is Critical for Restaurant Success: A Guide for St. Louis Restaurateurs ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview)– Food Costs: In today’s competitive restaurant industry, success depends on more than just great food and friendly service. Behind the scenes, profitability hinges on something less glamorous but absolutely essential—controlling food costs. For St. Louis restaurant owners, especially…

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3 Zapp Bar to Open Soon in O’Fallon, IL

3 Zapp Bar, 1407 W Highway 50, Unit 106, O’Fallon, IL, will open mid-October 2025. O’Fallon, IL (StLouisRestaurantReview) 3 Zapp Bar will be located at 1407 W Highway 50, Unit 106, in O’Fallon, Illinois, next door to Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant. In fact, Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant owner, Sinath Ngeth, and Zapp Thai Restaurant in…

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Mario’s Café in O’Fallon, MO – Launches Online Ordering

Mario’s Café in O’Fallon, Missouri, Launches Multiple Online Ordering Platforms Featuring eOrderSTL, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats Introduction: A New Era for Mario’s Café O’FALLON, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Mario’s Café, a local favorite in O’Fallon, Missouri, has long been known for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse menu, and reputation as one of the area’s top-rated restaurants for…

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