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Review: Shawarma King Brings the Best of the Middle East to the Loop
When he was just three years old, Mohammed Alsalem was sent to Jordan by his father. He doesn't like to talk much about it — partly because of the feelings it conjures, but mostly because he really...
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Olivier Assayas' Personal Shopper Intrigues as a Pensive Ghost Story
Though he has never had the kind of breakthrough hit that would guarantee a U.S. arthouse audience, Olivier Assayas has been one of the most interesting filmmakers of the last two decades. He's hard...
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'You Shot Me, Bro'
Tyler Gebhard was killed by a St. Louis County cop he knew, in a home where he was once welcome On July 7, 2016, two days before his death, Tyler Gebhard opened up his Facebook account and typed a...
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Vicia Opens Today in Cortex — and It's Simply Stunning
Vicia(4260 Forest Park Avenue), which opens today in the city's Cortex district, is that rare St. Louis restaurant capable of drawing national attention before it's served a single dish. Co-owners...
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Newly Announced: T.I., Jimmy Buffett, the Sword, X, Trey Songz, TLC and More
Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention.…
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Negative Approach and Dinosaur Jr Members Played a Surprise St. Louis Show...
Negative Approach, Trauma Harness and members of Dinosaur Jr played a show at the Way Out Club last night. It wasn't technically a "secret" show, but it was unadvertised and promoted primarily via...
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Left Bank Books Named the Best Bookstore in Missouri
It's official: Central West End's Left Bank Books is the best bookstore in Missouri, according to Real Simple. …
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St. Louis-Based KASCO Settles Muslim Employee's Discrimination Suit
A St. Louis company has agreed to pay $110,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a Muslim employee who says she was mocked and eventually fired because of her religion. The worker, Latifa Sidiqi, was a...
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Six 'Persons of Interest' Sought by Cops in Busch Stadium MetroLink Killing...
Update 5:45 p.m. — St. Louis police say all of the people in the photos have now been identified and the investigation is ongoing. No other details were released. St. Louis police have released...
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St. Louis Native Charlie Halloran Finds Success in New Orleans' Hot Music Scene
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse is a staple in New Orleans' Bayou St. John neighborhood, couched on a street that runs catty-corner to leafy, picturesque Esplanade Avenue. The vibe of the place is both funky...
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Di Olivas Is Now Selling Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar in the Central West End
Looking for a little extra flavor for your home cooking? Di Olivas(115 N. Euclid Avenue, 314-367-6457) might have just what you’re looking for.…
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Here Is Mike Johnson's Mac and Cheese Recipe. We're Not Worthy
It’s just never enough for you, is it, Chef Mike Johnson? …
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Premiere: Rapper J'Demul Releases Eye-Opening New Video for "The Come Up"
"St. Louis: The decisions we make today impact the future we inhabit tomorrow." Those are the words that appear onscreen to close St. Louis rapper J'Demul's latest music video, premiering today on RFT...
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Premiere: Middle Class Fashion Releases New Video, Single "Turquoise Heart"...
Premiering on RFT Music this week is the new single and video from Middle Class Fashion entitled "Turquoise Heart." The song is the first track to be released from the group's upcoming LP. The video...
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Billy Peek to Pay Tribute to Chuck Berry at St. Louis Blues Game Thursday Night
Chuck Berry is gone but his musical legacy will go on infinitely, the Voyager spacecraft ferrying Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" into interstellar space forever. But here on earth, we got hockey games to...
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Katie's Pizza Cafe in Clayton Has Closed
Katie's Pizza Cafe (6611 Clayton Road, Clayton), the stylish pizzeria in Clayton originally opened by Katie Lee Collier, has closed its doors. The nine-year-old restaurant was apparently shuttered...
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The Best Things to Do This Week in St. Louis, March 24 to March 29
See a new art show, check out a LGBT-themed film festival, or even catch a Blues game. This week is full of fun things to do. Here are our top picks.…
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Take It from a Soccer Fan: Vote “No” on the MLS Stadium Measures
For the second time in two years, St. Louis city residents are debating whether to spend millions of dollars in public funds on a sports stadium. In the previous instance, developers convinced the...
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Here's What Missouri Shops for Online More Than Other States
Many people fall down the rabbit hole of online shopping at one point or another — but as a recent study at Estately shows, we definitely don't all go searching for the same things. On Wednesday, the...
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Joy 99.1 FM Driver Throws in the Towel, Sells Hopelessly Battered Vehicle
As we have noted before, drivers who sport stickers from the local Christian radio station, 99.1 "Joy" FM, are the scourge of the St. Louis roadways. You can see it in every dent and scratch on their...
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