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Friday, February 15, 2013

Vote for Loop Businesses in ALIVE and St. Louis Magazine Readers' Choice Polls

More than 20 University City businesses are nominated for 2013.

More than 20 Delmar Loop businesses are nominated for ALIVE Magazine's Hot List Readers' Choice Poll and  St. Louis Magazine's Readers' Choice Poll. Click through the photos above to see if your favorite business was nominated. Not pictured: ALIVE Magazine Hot List Readers' Choice Poll nominee Pin-Up Bowl and St. Louis Magazine nominee Baked T's. Vote now:  St. Louis Magazine voting ends Feb. 21 (their voting for Entertainment, Culture and Amusements begins Feb. 22). Residents have until May 1 to show their support for Loop businesses in ALIVE's poll.   Recent University City business news:

Friday, September 21, 2012

Business Beat

Pasta House Closes in Downtown Clayton

Poor dinner crowds and the location of the business contributed to the decision, St. Louis Magazine's Relish blog reported. The University City location remains open.

Pasta House Co. closed Saturday in Clayton after just three weeks in business, St. Louis Magazine's Relish blog reported. Quoting from the Relish post: This morning, Kim Tucci tells us—as only he could—'Forget about it. We're done. I could tell right away. Decent business at lunch and nothing at dinner. Never open a restaurant without a parking lot next door and an office building as your next door neighbor.' Read more about the short-lived history of the business in the complete Relish post. The University City Pasta House Co., located at Old Bonhomme and Delmar, remains open. 

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Jilly's Cupcake Bar Wins Best Breakfast Honor

In June, Jilly's Cupcake Bar and Cafe was declared the winner of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network.

Jilly's Cupcake Bar and Cafe has racked up another accolade - best breakfast place in St. Louis. The University City eatery has won St. Louis Magazine's Breakfast of Champions bracket. Jilly's beat out 31 other eateries for the honor. The runner-up was Uncle Bill's Pancake and Dinner House, which has two St. Louis locations. The winner was chosen by an online poll. Jilly's Sunday brunch buffet has developed quite a following. In addition, to the usual breakfast items like Eggs Benedict and French Toast the menu also boasts Jilly's popular Brisket Hash, as well as a 6 Cheese Mac & Cheese and Chicken and Egg salad. Patrons can top off their meals by hitting the make-your-own-cupcake bar. Jilly's has had quite the year. In September, it …

Mike Campise

12:26 am on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

I love Jilly', BUT I called there one day and ask to speak to Jill, and the woman that answered was so freaking rude, she said, what do you want? I said I had a question for her and wanted to see if I could have a meeting with her! The woman stated "SHE IS THE ONE IN CHARGE AND SHE ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS"! SO.... I ASKED HER THE QUESTION, SHE said she would not have any interest!!! SO.... I have …   more ›

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