Where to Stay For accommodations, look no further than the Four Season Hotel St. Louis. This resort-style hotel, situated on the banks of the Mississippi just a short walk from the Gateway Arch, boasts some of the most luxurious rooms in the entire state of Missouri. Be sure to request an Arch-view room, then enjoy a laundry list of amenities, including panoramic views of the river and skyline on the Sky Terrace, a worldclass spa, an impressive rooftop pool with private cabanas, an expansive fitness center, the Topgolf Swing Suite, and more. Don’t forget to snag your reservation at Cinder House, the pride of James Beard award-winning chef Gerard Craft, where you’ll find bold furnishings and even bolder flavors. Speaking of which… Where to Eat and Drink Whether you’re a casual restaurant-goer or a fullblown foodie, St. Louis has plenty to offer for everyone. Kick off your drive into the city with a pit stop at the famous World’s Fair Donuts – walking into the shop is like going back in time. Get a whole bag, you won’t regret it! You can’t talk about St. Louis’s food scene without mentioning The Hill, St. Louis’s famed Italian-American neighborhood. This historic neighborhood has everything you could ever want, from family-owned delis, sandwich shops and bakeries to upscale trattorias, and Italian eateries. For a quick snack, Gioia’s Deli or Milo’s Bocce Garden. For sweet treats, grab traditional Italian cookies at Missouri Baking Co., or check out the darling confections at Pint Size Bakery. It’s no secret that St. Louis was built on barley and hops, but the scene has so much more to offer than the King of Beers. Founded in 1991, Schlafly Beer boasts a tap room a couple blocks from St. Louis Union Station, and a larger bottleworks location just a couple miles west of downtown in Maplewood. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, too, has a small and intimate “biergarten” just north of St. Louis University, as well as an expansive “bierhall” in The Grove, a diverse and colorful “Bohemian Paradise” just a short drive from downtown. More into hop-forward IPAs? 4 Hands Brewing in Soulard and Side Project Brewing in Maplewood are frequently regarded among the nation’s top microbreweries. If cocktails are more your cup of tea, head to Planter’s House, where a cozy ambiance and inventive ingredients (in the summer, you’ll find fresh herbs like dill and refreshing flavors like cucumber) make for a memorable drinking experience. 60 | TODAY KANSAS CITY | SUMMER 2021
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