Do you know of any veteran-owned restaurants in St. Louis? I’d like to take out a group of vets and thought a vet-owned place would be appropriate. —Debra C., St. Louis
That’s a great question and a great gesture, especially since Veteran’s Day is a week from today. I reached out to dozens of restaurant owners and discovered several metro area restaurants owned by veterans (and I’m sure there are many more). Here’s just a start:
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- Balaban’s: Co-owner Brian Underwood was a captain in the Navy.
- Café Telegraph at the Barracks: Co-owner Bill Raible served in the Navy.
- The Pasta House Co.: Co-founder Joe Fresta served in the Army.
- Some Other Place Bar & Grill: Owner Scott Coleman served in the Army.
- Syberg’s: Founder Richard Syberg served in the Navy.
- Twisted Tree Steakhouse: Co-owner Jim Schuette served in the Navy.
Know about other vet-owned restaurants? Please note them in the comments section below.
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