Melissa Meinzer

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with state Representative Steve Butz (D-St. Louis) about the dramatic end to this year’s legislative session—and what that bodes for tornado relief for St. Louis, as well as Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desire to contribute millions in state funding to keep Kansas City sports teams in Missouri. Then, Sarah chats with SLM staff writer Ryan Krull about cyclists’ demands for big changes to Gravois Avenue after two recent deaths.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer

Following the ringing success of last year’s Loop Mural Festival, the event is back and better than before. Four muralists will finish up big new public art on the Delmar Loop this weekend, which is a fun process to watch. But there’s even more to enjoy this year: The mural painting goes from May 30–June 1, with a street-wide party this Saturday, May 31. “Last year was our inaugural year, and we learned a lot,” says Jessica Bueler, marketing specialist for Explore UCity.

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |Joseph Hess |Emily Adams

George Mahe George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM.

2 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Melissa Meinzer |Eric Schmid |George Mahe |Ryan Krull

In a special edition of the Arch Eats podcast, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are back with an exciting scoop for St. Louis food fans. Joining them in the studio is Kurt Eller, the visionary behind the beloved Taco Buddha restaurants. Kurt reveals exclusive details about his highly anticipated third restaurant—from its location and design details to the planned opening timeline. Get the inside scoop straight from the source—and maybe even a sneak peek at your new favorite spot.

3 weeks ago | jennymag.com | Melissa Meinzer

Our writer traces the history of the Adidas Gazelle and her mixed emotions about ’90s trends coming back into fashion. I walked into a party recently where two hip young architects, clad in de rigueur black, were comparing their single allowable pop of color: identical neon orange Adidas Gazelles. It seems to me like everyone’s wearing a pair right now.