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St. Louis City and County reinstate mask mandate in response to delta variant surge

Last Friday, July 23, the city of St. Louis issued a press release stating that starting today, July 26, the city and county would again require masks to be worn in indoor public places and on public transportation.

July 26, 2021

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Han Lao has closed in Brentwood

Laotian-Thai restaurant Han Lao​ at 1250 Stressner Drive in Brentwood has officially closed its doors.

February 26, 2021

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St. Louis County to expand restaurant capacity to 50% tomorrow, Feb. 11

The new regulations will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Feb 11.

February 10, 2021

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17 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in St. Louis during a pandemic

Whether you're looking to bring date night to the comfort of your home or create a safe, distanced activity out on the town, there are plenty of options to celebrate Valentine's Day safely in St. Louis in 2021.

February 9, 2021

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New proposed legislation, council resolutions follow St. Louis County ban on indoor dining

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, the St. Louis County council passed a binding resolution that aims to limit the county executive’s power.

December 30, 2020

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Eat-Rite Diner, Bloom Cafe and Sacred Grounds announce permanent closures

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closure of three more St. Louis-area food businesses.

December 22, 2020

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Mangia Italiano on South Grand will close permanently on Sunday

Although Mangia Italiano on South Grand in St. Louis was listed for sale as a turnkey operation in September 2020, its owners announced it would close permanently on Dec. 20, 2020.

December 16, 2020

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St. Louis city will allow restaurants to repurpose metered parking for carryout service

St. Louis city restaurants that have no free parking spaces nearby have faced challenges providing convenient carryout service.

December 8, 2020

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Mango Peruvian Cuisine will shutter for good on Dec. 19

Mango Peruvian Cuisine in downtown St. Louis will close after service on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

December 1, 2020

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St. Charles County orders restaurants, bars and nightclubs to close at 11 p.m.

St. Charles County has ordered area restaurants, bars and nightclubs to close at 11 p.m., beginning Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020, until further notice.

November 25, 2020

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St. Louis County restaurants seek solutions to indoor dining shutdown

One group of St. Louis County restaurants is threatening legal action regarding the closure of indoor dining rooms, while another group wants to work with the county on a solution rather than sue it.

November 17, 2020

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St. Louis County restaurants react to return of indoor shutdowns

St. Louis County restaurants react to the new coronavirus restrictions that go into effect Tuesday, Nov. 17.

November 16, 2020

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St. Louis County will end indoor dining Tuesday while city reduces private gathering limits

St. Louis County announced that indoor dining rooms must close by Tuesday, Nov. 17, and the city now requires all private gatherings to be less than 10 people.

November 13, 2020

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City of St. Louis has extended outdoor seating permit program through end of 2021

In an effort to help struggling restaurants, the city of St. Louis has extended its Temporary Outdoor Seating Permit Program through Dec. 31, 2021.

November 10, 2020

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Cafe Osage has closed in the Central West End

Cafe Osage in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis has announced it has closed permanently.

November 3, 2020

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QR codes see resurgence in St. Louis restaurants as pandemic rages on

Amid the more widespread adoption of online ordering, contactless payment and curbside pickup, there is another service that has become increasingly popular in St. Louis restaurants: QR (quick response) codes.

November 3, 2020

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The Great Grizzly Bear bar in Soulard has closed permanently

The Great Grizzly Bear sports bar at 1027 Geyer Ave. in Soulard has announced it has permanently shuttered.

October 29, 2020

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St. Louis Metro East enacts more restrictive guidelines, including shutting down all indoor dining

St. Louis' Metro East has enacted stricter coronavirus guidelines, most notably shutting down indoor dining again as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.

October 28, 2020

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The Monocle has closed permanently in the Grove

The Monocle bar in the Grove neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, has closed its doors for good.

October 21, 2020