Nicki's Central West End Guide
an urban news journal
It’s been a very long time coming, but the Central West End Association just sent out an e-blast that The Saint Louis Chess Club has FINALLY announced plans for a “chess-themed farm to table” restaurant in the former Culpepper’s location at the northeast corner of Maryland and Euclid. Plans for the remainder of the…
A common refrain during several interviews I’ve conducted over the past year or so with restaurateurs working to open new businesses in the CWE involved their frustration over the unreasonable amount of time it takes to process a liquor license application. In Joe Baker’s case, above, it was 6 months from the time he applied…
photo courtesy of Ben Poremba Earlier this month restaurateur Ben Poremba released a bombshell announcement that has the culinary community abuzz. In case you missed it, Poremba plans to move three of his renowned restaurants—Olio, Elaia, and Nixta—from Botanical Heights to the burgeoning Delmar Maker District, located between Kingshighway and Union. It’s hard to ignore…