Matt Kraus learned the thrill of the hunt as a boy when accompanying his grandpa to the Wentzville Flea Market. That love led the St. Louis native to begin collecting and selling vintage as a freshmen at the University of Denver. In his spare time, Kraus would scour vintage shops for treasure. “I’d find a…
Citizens weigh in on proposed City of St. Louis liquor license reform
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…
CWEnder Bob Duffy receives Landmarks Association Award
This past Saturday, September 23, the Landmarks Association of St. Louis honored journalist Bob Duffy with the H. Meade Summers, Jr. Award for his contribution to the cause of historic preservation in the St. Louis region. The late H. Meade Summers, Jr. led the formation and funding of many of Missouri’s major preservation organizations, and…