QUICK BITES

by stephanie wallace

OPENS CLOSES &

Family-owned restaurant La Crazy Margarita is now open at 3131 S. Grand Blvd. While the menu features a mix of Tex Mex and American dishes, co-owners Romel Mayahua and Benito Mendieta also are dedicated to showcasing authentic Mexican cuisine. … Looking for something fresh this April? The Neon Banana will be serving up juices, açaí bowls, salads and more at 10283 Clayton Road in Ladue. … Black Mountain Wine House has taken over the former home of West End Grill & Pub at 354-356 N. Boyle Ave. in the Central West End. The new location is an extension of the original, which is in Brooklyn, New York. … Hamilton Hospitality group has announced that Vin de Set, PW Pizza and 21st Street Brewers Bar will not reopen. Last September, all three restaurants were extensively damaged in a fire at 2017 Chouteau Ave. … After seven years in The Grove, Gezellig Tap House & Bottleshop has closed. Owner Brandon Cavanagh is currently scouting locations to launch a new concept.

On Tap

Craft beer lovers will want to head over the river to Staunton, Illinois, where Mississippi Culture will open its brewery and taproom later this month. The brewery is inspired by Belgian farmhouse traditions and will use mixed culture fermentation to create saison-based beers.

Father-son team Tracy and Bruce Hutton originally purchased the building at 201 S. Union St. in 2020, but construction was delayed thanks to the pandemic and an increase in cost of materials. Brewing is already underway at the facilities, and the planned main taproom is expected to seat between 35 and 40 guests.

Checking In

21cMuseum Hotel is bringing two new restaurant concepts to downtown St. Louis at 1528 Locust St. Idol Wolf is inspired by Spanish cuisine and tapas-style dining. Coffee shop Good Press will serve breakfast and lunch, and the beverage menu will focus on coffees and teas, including those from local suppliers like Northwest Coffee and Big Heart Tea Co. Both restaurants will open under the leadership of executive chef Matt Daughaday, who previously worked in kitchens for Reeds American Table, Juniper and Taste.

Going Green

Quick-service salad bar Neon Greens is coming to The Grove this summer. The restaurant will open in the former Rise Coffee House location at 4176 Manchester Ave. The restaurant will grow much of its own produce in an adjoining building, using hydroponic and vertical farming methods. Owner Josh Smith plans to connect the indoor agricultural facility to Neon Greens with a conveyor build, which will deliver the produce over the heads of diners.

Good Brews

Looking for a cup of joe? Local coffee-roaster Omen Coffee Co. has opened its first coffee shop at 2647 Washington Ave. in Midtown. The 3,000-square-foot space offers areas for guests to work, study and talk with a variety of seating options like communal tables and couches. Omen roasts its coffee in small batches, and customers can choose from a menu of espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, cold brews and more or purchase bags of ground and whole beans. There are plans to add food offerings in the coming weeks. &

Take Note

1. Laurie’s Shoes

Think of Portugal for extreme fashion and comfort! 9916 MANCHESTER ROAD 314.961.1642 LAURIESSHOES.COM

2. White Glove Exotic Services

With decades of experience, White Glove realizes that owning fun things means working to maintain them. We made a vehicle service department that can maintain everything in your garage.

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10640 GATEWAY BLVD. 314.464.4001

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3. The Gatesworth

Rated as a Best Independent Living by U.S. News & World Report, The Gatesworth community is always bustling with activity. When the weather warms, residents enjoy every inch of its sprawling grounds—including more than 1,500 annuals planted yearly.

ONE McKNIGHT PLACE

314.993.0111

THEGATESWORTH.COM

4. Sport Court St. Louis

Stay fit on our backyard game courts, which provide a multiuse space for almost every sport imaginable: basketball, hockey, tennis, pickleball, volleyball and more. 636.451.0400

SPORTCOURTSTLOUIS.COM

5. Clarendale Clayton

Now open, experience first-of-its-kind, high-rise luxury senior living tailored to your wants and needs. Five-star hospitality, apartments with a view, exceptional dining, and holistic programming beyond your wildest dreams await.

7651 CLAYTON ROAD 314.789.8173

CLARENDALECLAYTON.COM

Around Town

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David Ruggeri Art

Join us April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the opening of a pop-up art gallery show featuring the bold 2D and 3D works of David Ruggeri, Brock Seals and Will Woodrow For more details and to RSVP, visit davidruggeri.com/show. 6546 MANCHESTER AVE. 314.896.0223

DAVIDRUGGERI.COM