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Update: Plush, a new concert venue, nightclub, restaurant, and diner will be opening this Saturday. Earlier story: (March 2011) A new and significant development in the Midtown Alley neighborhood is Plush, a club that will host live music but also be home to a diner, a restaurant , catering services and a Penthouse for private events. Plush will be the St. [...]

Here at Count On Downtown we didn’t think we’d ever get too excited by another McDonald’s Restaurant opening up. In this case we’ll make an exception. This new franchise owned by Jimmy Williams opened today, in sync with the new Tucker Boulevard section north of Cole Street that will eventually lead to the new Mississippi river bridge.   The roadway [...]

Last week we had an opportunity to check out Blondie’s, Kathleen McGowan’s new venture on 13th and Washington. The space that formerly housed Masulla’s Fashion has undergone a true transformation. The feel is one of coziness and at the same time the space is light and open.   The breakfast menu consists of Popovers, Souffles and Paninis and a variety [...]

A new Embassy Suites Hotel recently opened between 6th and 7th Streets on Washington Avenue. The Embassy Suites brand disappeared from downtown when the franchise on Laclede’s Landing became HoteLumière as part of Pinnacle’s Lumière Place Casino development. This new hotel under the Embassy Suites flag is strategically located on the east end of Washington Avenue, literally on top of the [...]

Baileys’ Range, Dave Bailey’s newest venture will have its soft opening on Friday, October 14th at 5PM. The first two weeks the full-service restaurant will be open at night only. After the official opening on October 26th, it will begin offering lunch. The menu at Baileys’ Range includes burgers and salads made with ingredients from local suppliers. It will offer [...]

On Monday July 25th, downtown’s new 360 Lounge will be opening atop the Hilton at the Ballpark. We had an opportunity to take a first look at this $ 7 million development. First of all: the space is enormous. Situated on the 26th floor the views are spectacular. This is however not the only attraction. The interior design is worth [...]

Shula’s 347 Grill, opened its doors at the Plaza Level of the Roberts Tower at the Old Post Office Plaza. Famous for their signature Shula Cut steaks, the restaurant is named in honor of Hall of Fame Coach, Don Shula, the winningest Coach in NFL history with 347 career victories. Hence the 347 moniker. Shula’s 347 Grill’s menu ranges form [...]

Last week Park Avenue Coffee opened at 417 N 10th Street (between Washington & Locust) in downtown St. Louis. The restaurant has the same feel as the original store at Lafayette Square. Other than many different roasts and styles of coffee, Park Avenue sells apparel, gift cards, travel mugs and last but not least: Gooey Butter Cake. Owner Dale is [...]

The Roberts Tower has been completed. The exterior, that is. This sleek 25-story contemporary skyscraper represents a première in the downtown St. Louis condo market: it’s the first completely new residential tower constructed in downtown in decades. The building offers 55 residences, varying from an 1150 s.f. condo on the lower floors to 5,200 s.f. in one of two  penthouses [...]

Steve Smith’s Ducati and Triumph dealership is now open on Locust near Theresa. Located on the Locust side of  the building that houses the Triumph Grille, it’s also next door to the the Motomuseum of the same owner. The store looks great. The contemporary design works well with the vintage models of Triumph and ads to the sleek designs of [...]

McGowan Brothers Development is putting the finishing touches on their Warehouse 7 Lofts project at 13th and Washington. The first residential tenants have moved in. Advertising agency Group 360 will occupy floors 2,3 and 4 is in the process of moving.  The commercial spaces on the ground floor will be finished soon and ready to welcome The Jive and Wail [...]

McGowan Brothers Development  has been working hard on their Warehouse 7 Lofts project at 13th Street and Washington Avenue. The building  will be home (tentatively) to The Jive & Wail Piano bar and a Mexican Restaurant on the ground floor. Advertising ageny Group 360 will be occupying  floors 2,3 and 4. They will consolidate from the neighboring Fashion Square Lofts and [...]

On Thursday March 4th, the new Pinnacle property River City Casino opened to the public in Lemay. Overall, the concept seems more “fitting” to a casino than Lumière Place. It’s also much larger. Here are a few first impressions. Share

Part of the new renovations at the Mayfair Hotel is a new coffee bar called Roberts’ Cyber Café, an Illy brand franchise. Illy is a great tasting coffee from Italy. Complimentary wifi and newspapers are available. Entrance of the café at the Mayfair Hotel Roberts’ Cyber Café 421 N. 8th Street St. Louis, MO 63101 (314) 421-2500   Share

Dave Bailey’s newest venture, The Bridge is now open. Located at 10th an Locust, next door to Left Bank Books, The Bridge is only a stone’s throw away from Bailey’s other restaurant downtown, Rooster. With 36 beers on tap, many more by the bottle and an extensive wine selection by the glass and bottle, you really can’t go wrong. The [...]

Made famous in the Seinfeld episode “The Soup Nazi”, The Original SoupMan franchise can now be found around the country. In downtown St. Louis we have our own, just a half block North of Washington Avenue, right across the corner from the Dubliner. Owner Tracyi Brooks met the real soupman, Al Yeganeh, on one of her travels to New York [...]

Mr. Curry will open October 18th, in the former Curry in a Hurry space across the street from Macy’s. Share