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HOT SPOT
Drive-In St. Louis Expands in 2021
Last year, the parking lot at POWERplex STL was transformed into Drive-In St. Louis, one of the first major drive-ins in the nation to host concert, graduation, and movie events—more than 25 in all, including 13 high school graduations and the largest Fourth of July celebration in the metro region. Forbes.com even named Drive-In St. Louis to its list of “Five Drive-In Movie Theaters Across America” in 2020. This year, huge screens and a giant performance stage will be added to the 12-acre lot, creating opportunities for more events (70 to date), including graduations. Concerts begin May 6 and continue through October 31. This year, multiple food trucks will also be on hand to service concertgoers. In addition, an outdoor hospitality tent has been added, featuring pre-show festivities and post-show music and cocktails after concerts and movies. To register for concert and movie schedule updates and ticket details, visit DriveinSTL.com. 5555 St. Louis Mills, 314-528-2020.
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INSIDER TIP
Provisions Means Sandwiches
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Every so often, we have to remind ourselves that at Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions, the latter refers to ridiculously good sandwiches. Besides operating St. Louis’ only whole animal butcher shop, owner Chris Bolyard and crew turn out sandwiches that rival the best in town. While it’s hard to pick a favorite, start with the Reuben (pastrami, braised sauerkraut, fermented Brussels sprouts, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese), or consider the newest offering, a muffuletta (with pork loin, mortadella, salumi, pesto aioli, fresh mozzarella, olive relish, and Companion muffuletta bread). Twenty-five percent of the sandwich’s sales will be donated to No Kid Hungry. 2810 Sutton, 314-647-2567.
MICRORANT
Incorrect To-Go/Delivery Orders
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Due to the increase of to-go and delivery orders and fewer staffers filling orders, mistakes will inevitably be made from time to time. Wrong dishes will get included or the right dishes omitted. That’s why, more than ever, customers should check their orders before they leave a restaurant or before a delivery driver leaves the front door. It’s better to check in advance than attempt to right the wrong by contacting the restaurant or third-party carrier after the fact. Ripping open a carefully folded, stapled bag is an aggravation—but not as much as doing without those spring rolls you’ve been craving all day.
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