This year’s unusually early snows have been beautiful, but they sure put a damper on last weekend’s Small Business Saturday. Some hardy shoppers did get out despite the weather, but hopefully this Saturday’s Holiday on the Plaza and the first of 3 Window Walk events will offer more opportunities to support local businesses while enjoying…
Tag: CWE Scene
An Update on Area Businesses
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: It’s sad to learn that after almost two years in business, Quarrelsome Coffee is shutting its doors at 33 N. Sarah this Sunday, February 2. In an April 2023 post, I shared that the new owner, “St. Louisan Mark Schwarz, a co-owner of Chicago-based Omega…
StrEATery takes dining to the streets starting this weekend
Starting Friday, July 24, restaurants and bars in the Central West End are expanding their patios into the street to increase operations and provide a safe dining experience this summer. These “streateries” will be open along Euclid Avenue on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-10 p.m. All operations will be carried out in alignment with guidance from the City’s public health…