Author: Martin Smith

St. Louis Catering Delivery Planning Tips for Better Efficiency

ST. LOUIS, MO – August 18, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Catering deliveries require far more coordination than standard food delivery. Teams must manage strict delivery windows, temperature-sensitive meals, multiple drop-off locations, and event-specific setup requirements. Even small delays can affect food quality and customer satisfaction. For catering businesses in St. Louis and other competitive markets, improving delivery…

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Business

Grassi’s Ristorante & Deli – Frontenac, MO

Grassi’s Ristorante & Deli, 1045 German Blvd, Frontenac, MO, is among the highest-rated restaurants in the St. Louis region. FRONTENAC, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Grassi’s Ristorante & Deli (GRD) is a longtime St. Louis Italian restaurant serving classic Italian-American favorites at 10450 German Boulevard in Frontenac, Missouri.  With roots dating to 1968, Grassi’s has developed a history…

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Heritage Sports Bar Closing Offers Industry Lesson

COLLINSVILLE, IL – August 17, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Heritage Sports Bar – The abrupt closing of Heritage Sports Bar & Grill in downtown Collinsville provides another reminder of how quickly circumstances can change in the restaurant industry — and how internal ownership problems can compound the already formidable challenges facing independent restaurant operators. Heritage Sports Bar…

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Discount Menus Alone Cannot Bring Diners Back to Fast Food

ST. LOUIS, MO – August 12, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) The Dir editorial team, which closely follows Croatian consumer habits, found a sharp parallel in the Q2 findings that emerged from the U.S. fast-food sector. Budget pressure, the core reported finding makes clear, has made diners more deliberate about every discretionary spend — not just in America,…

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Entertainment

Why Better Social Media Targeting Starts with Who You Do Not Want to Reach

ST. LOUIS, MO – August 12, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Most social media campaigns begin by asking who should see the message, yet that solves only half the targeting problem. Strong campaigns also define who should not receive the content because broad reach can waste budget and distort data. An adult using a trustworthy matchmaking platform to…

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Hanjo’s Smashed Burgers Is Off to a Remarkable Start

Hanjo’s Smashed Burgers – A New Restaurant Already Winning Over Chesterfield CHESTERFIELD, MO – August 11, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Opening a restaurant has never been easy. Opening one in today’s economic environment—with rising food costs, higher labor expenses, increasing insurance premiums, and fierce competition from both national chains and established local favorites—is even more challenging. Yet…

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Pickles Deli Earns Loyal Following in Downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – August 7, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) For more than three decades, Pickles Deli has remained one of downtown St. Louis’ most dependable lunch destinations, building a reputation through consistently fresh food, generous portions, and friendly service rather than flashy marketing. Today, the locally owned deli continues to attract office workers, tourists, convention attendees,…

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The Cobblestone STL – St. Louis, MO

The Cobblestone STL is located in the historic district known as “Laclede’s Landing or The Landing,” at LL1, 701 N 1st Street, St. Louis, Missouri. ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Unlike a traditional coffee shop or deli, The Cobblestone STL combines several concepts under one roof. Guests can enjoy specialty coffee, breakfast sandwiches, fresh pastries, made-to-order paninis,…

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Why Better Social Media Targeting Starts with Who You Do Not Want to Reach

ST. LOUIS, MO – August 4, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Most social media campaigns begin by asking who should see the message, yet that solves only half the targeting problem. Strong campaigns also define who should not receive the content because broad reach can waste budget and distort data. An adult using a trustworthy matchmaking platform to…

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Business

Why Salt + Smoke Closed Two Restaurants While Growing Elsewhere

Salt + Smoke has closed its Hampton and Ellisville restaurants while continuing to operate six locations across the St. Louis region. Company leaders say the decision was part of a strategic effort to improve consistency, quality, and long-term sustainability rather than a sign of broader financial trouble. Here’s what is known, what led to the…

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Webster Groves Chef Loryn Nalic Wins 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest

Chef Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box and Telva at the Ridge has been named the winner of the 2026 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Midwest. This historic victory—marking the first regional win for a St. Louis-based chef since 2017—has sparked a massive wave of new patrons, national culinary tourism, and well-deserved acclaim…

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