Solar Panels to Power New Space at Moonrise Hotel

The New Moon Room on the rooftop of the Moonrise opens in April.

A canopy of solar cells provides the power for St. Louis’ newest special event space. Overlooking the Delmar Loop neighborhood, the all-season New Moon Room will debut on the rooftop of the Moonrise Hotel in April 2013.   In an unusual twist, the roof’s 107 glass solar panels also act as a 2,100-square-foot ceiling for the New Moon Room. The frameless modules allow sunlight to filter through to guests in the special event space while providing enough energy – 33,000 kWh – to power all the needs of the new facility.   Microgrid Solar installed the glass solar panels, according to the St. Louis Business Journal. Owner Joe Edwards told the Business Journal it cost about $100,000 for the solar panels. The glass-walled New Moon Room is designed…

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Restaurant Roundup: New Menus, The Office Opens

The news and updates from our favorite places to eat in University City and the Delmar Loop.

As always, lots going on in the food world around University City and the Delmar Loop. Vernon's BBQ is now open in University City. The barbecue joint, located at 6707 Vernon, is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. To see a menu, click here. New Menus Eclipse Restaurant will launch its winter menu on Friday, Dec. 21. To see the new items see the attached menus. Openings The Riverfront Times reports that The Office restaurant and lounge has opened at 5917 Delmar Boulevard. The Office is located in the space last occupied by Binions Our neighbor Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch reports that Basso, in the basement of the Cheshire Inn opened on Monday. The new restaurant will feature wood…

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Earl Higgins

1:03 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Don't forget about the recently profiled Seoul Taco on Melville in The Loop: http://universitycity.patch.com/articles/good-early-reviews-for-seoul-taco-on-the-loop Mmmmm...   more ›

Restaurant Roundup

Restaurant Roundup: New Menus, Relocations

The news and updates from our favorite places to eat in University City and the Delmar Loop.

Celebrity sightings, new menus and some closings to report. Jimmy Kimmel was in the St. Louis area over Thanksgiving weekend. While in town, he stopped by University City's own Winslow's Home. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Kimmel chowed down on a fish sandwich Saturday afternoon.  New Menus Eclipse Restaurant and Blueberry Hill have released their fall menus. To see the new items see the attached menus. Closings The Post-Dispatch is reporting that Hiro Sushi and 609 Lounge have closed. Hiro will reopen in 2013 on Washington Ave.  as Hiro Asian Kitchen, according to the Post story. On his Facebook page, proprietor Bernie Lee posted it was time to move on. We will open a new chapter, at the start of 2013, in a better location …

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Patch Picks: 5 Green Drinks for St. Patrick's Day

You can always have another glass of dyed green beer, but this St. Patrick’s Day, why not celebrate with these great drinks that are green year round.

Instead of drinking every green thing in sight, if you’re feeling like a St. Patrick’s Day traditionalist, stop by Caitlin’s Green Eyed Grill for some Fish and Chips and a glass of Guiness.

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Still Don't Know Where to Watch the Super Bowl? Here Are Some Options

Cicero's, Ginger Bistro and the Market Pub House are offering Super Bowl specials.

Market Pub House:  Book in advance and reserve a table for Game Day. The Super Bowl Party will feature a complimentary buffet and wing bar, bucket and pitcher specials. Ten dollar cover charge.  Cicero's: Carry out special includes a large 1-topping pizza and 2 pounds of wings for $19.97 and 6 packs of 16oz PBR cans for only $8. If you want to hang out, you can watch the game on our 101" HDTV, eat .50 wings and drink $10 buckets of beer! Ginger Bistro: The game will stream live on all five big screens. Ten dollar buckets of domestic beer and $10.00 domestic pitchers plus wings. Eclipse: Not interested in the Super Bowl? Stop by Eclipse for "TV Dinner Sundays." Eight dollar dinner plates and music by DJ Nick O.  Cheese-ology Macaroni…

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