If Jen Kaslow gets her way, the corner of Midland and Olive in University City will become a dog and coffee lover's dream. Kaslow, who owns Meshuggah Cafe(6269 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-726-5662) in the Delmar Loop with her husband David, submitted a proposal to University City's Department of Community Development to turn the blighted lot into the Dog Cafe, a gathering spot for coffee lovers and their furry friends. Their business plan was in response to the city's request for proposals to rehabilitate the city-owned lot and its existing building as part of the overall Olive Boulevard redevelopment effort.
For Kaslow, the opportunity is the realization of a dream.…