Dining Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar closes, transitions to event venue After 17 years as a downtown dining destination, owners Dave and Kara Bailey switch gears to focus on the events business. by Cheryl Baehr February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
Design What Is a Historic District Worth? Kirkwood Confronts the Limits of Preservation From landmark homes to century-old schools, preservation battles across St. Louis are raising larger questions about how communities define progress, identity, and place. by Liz Miller February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
Dining Now open, K9 Garden combines dog park, full-service restaurant, bar, and event facilities The former Bar K complex in Forest Park Southeast reopened last month. by George Mahe February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
News Aldermen greenlight 3 percent tax for short-term rentals—15 months after voters said yes Now the money will fund affordable housing, as well as the Right to Counsel program. by Ryan Krull February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
Dining Tea ParTea offers more than 200 loose-leaf teas and assorted treats in South City The tearoom opened last spring in the Bevo neighborhood. by Mabel Suen February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
Dining Ask George: What’s the difference between shrimp and prawns? While similar in appearance, there are distinct differences. by George Mahe February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
News Jefferson Ave. lanes to reopen after nearly a year of blockage, city says Damaged pipes kept a major South City thoroughfare blocked up since last spring, but the city declined to say who caused the problem. by Samir Knox February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
News Spencer vows not to leave ‘money on the table’ as city hustles to spend $196M by year’s end The city needs to spend $600K to get ARPA funds out the door in time. by Ryan Krull February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
Business As St. Louisans age, senior living providers like EverTrue are in high demand The St. Louis-based nonprofit has a range of communities serving older adults, meaning it can provide care to people aging across the income spectrum. by Eric Schmid February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
Events The Sweaty Pig 5K Race & 1-Mile Run | Unlimited Play by Amy Fuchshofen February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
