Culture Author Annie Jacobsen hopes for pressure, not panic, from latest apocalyptic release The bestselling author of ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’ is back with ‘Biological War: A Scenario,’ out July 28 from Dutton. by Christine Jackson July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026
Culture Author Paul Tremblay synthesizes AI fears and dark comedy into ‘Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep’ Catch Tremblay on Monday, July 13 as part of the St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series. by Max Havey July 7, 2026 July 7, 2026
Culture Natalie Haynes wants to answer your Greek mythology questions The author and mythologist is headed to St. Louis on March 12 to talk about her new book, ‘No Friend to This House.” by Christine Jackson March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
Dining Canyon Cafe at Plaza Frontenac to close January 25 The St. Louis outpost of the Arizona-based chain shutters after nearly 20 years. by George Mahe January 19, 2026 January 20, 2026
Culture Farewell to the Plaza Frontenac Cinema The longtime arthouse theater in Plaza Frontenac is set to show its final screenings on February 23. by Max Havey February 17, 2025 March 2, 2025
Design Gucci boutique opens at Plaza Frontenac The shopping center is home to the label’s newest retail store, bringing a taste of global luxury and Italian style to Missouri. by Cara Downs February 17, 2023 February 8, 2025
Dining Uncle Julio’s brings a luxurious take on Tex-Mex to Frontenac Standouts include mesquite-frilled skirt steak fajitas and a margarita with an anejo tequila floater in an inverted, hollowed-out half lime. by Dave Lowry August 11, 2021 February 8, 2025
Dining Uncle Julio’s opens in Frontenac on March 16 The 40-unit Mexican restaurant features a large selection of fajitas, creative margaritas, and shrimp dishes. by George Mahe March 15, 2021 July 5, 2025
Dining 801 Restaurant Group signs lease for 801 Grill in Frontenac while other chains close local units Stir Crazy, BRAVO Cucina Italiana, and PF Chang’s at The Boulevard have closed their doors until further notice. by George Mahe April 16, 2020 February 8, 2025
Design This Frontenac estate was built by the architect behind Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s vacation home Bobby McAlpine was also just selected as one of Architectural Digest’s 2018 AD100 top architects. by Brooke Semke June 13, 2018 February 8, 2025