Cocina Latina, a Peruvian restaurant that opened at 508 N. Euclid in 2019, recently added Mexican cuisine to its menu. At the same time, proprietor Maritza Rios unveiled an expansion of the restaurant, which transformed an adjacent space, the former Improv Shop— through clever renovation—into a charming “indoor patio.” In 2002, Maritza Rios, above, left…
Category: Food and Drink
Snapshots from the 7th Annual CWE Cocktail Party
Last Saturday evening’s 7th Annual CWE Cocktail Party drew approximately 3200 people to the neighborhood. Euclid turned into party central between Maryland and McPherson. The event commemorates what is purported to be the first cocktail party on record held at the home of Mrs. Julius S. Walsh, Jr. at 4510 Lindell Boulevard in 1917. Rainbow…
CWE Association gets the scoop on The Saint Louis Chess Club’s plans & notice of Forum with Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore
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…