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Hey there, St. Louis. It’s been a minute. Actually, it’s been a couple of years, a couple of kids, and exactly one email list lost under a pile of Legos, but who’s counting?
Anyway, STL Sidekick is officially back, just in time for 314 Day (yes, we planned it that way).
If you’re new here, welcome. If you’re a returning subscriber, we missed you. Either way, buckle up. We’re your shortcut to everything worth knowing in STL, no fluff attached.****
👉 Local Highlight - 314 Day Specials
### 🍽️ **Food & Drink**- **Kimchi Guys:Deal: $3.14 Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich (with $10 min. spend, code STLOUIS)- Locations: Laclede’s Landing, WashU, Edwardsvillekimchiguys.com | Instagram: @kimchiguys
- Grace Meat + Three Deal: Old Vienna Chicken Sandwich (314 Day Special!)Red Hot Riplets, Chicken, classic St. Louis flavor - available all day.- Location: Tower Grove South | Instagram: @gracemeatthree
- McArthur’s Bakery & Pioneer Cafe Deal: $3.14 Gooey Butter Cakes (until sell-out!)Lemay Ferry & Kirkwood locations, walk-ins only.
- Hi-Pointe Drive-In Deal: 🍔 The St. Lunatic is BACK! Available at all 8 Hi-Pointe locations.🥩 Juicy Hi-Pointe Smash Patty with American Cheese- 🍖 Savory Pork Steak- ⚜️ Crispy Toasted Ravioli- 🔥 Spicy @oldviennallc Red Hot Riplets- 🧀 Rich STL-Style Cheese Sauce- 🍕 Two Dogtown Pizzas as buns
Yes, it’s completely insane, ridiculously indulgent, and exactly the kind of masterpiece you’d expect from Hi-Pointe. Calories don’t count when they’re this St. Louis.
🍦 Sweet Treats & Community Support
- Ted Drewes + Stray Rescue - Custard & Canines Deal: $3.14 Single-Flavor Micro ConcreteMeet adoptable dogs and support rescue efforts!- Chippewa location, 3:30 pm–6:00 pm.
🍺 Drink Local, STL-Style
- Schlafly Bottleworks Deal: 314 Day Trivia, $5 Beer specials, $8 Toasted Ravioli, $12 Chicken St. Paul SandwichTrivia starts at 7 pm, specials all day.
- The Biergarten at Budweiser Brewery Deal: $10–$12 pizzas, $3.14 draft beer specials- Switchgrass Spirits Distillery Deal: Buy 3 large bottles, get a free Gold Dust Cocktail flask!12:00 pm–4:00 pm at Switchgrass Spirits.
- 4 Hands Brewing Co. Deal: Beer specials, live tattoos by Frenchtown Tattoo Co., DJ Makossa, and local vendors!3:00 pm–10:00 pm.
🏌️♂️ Experiences Worth Checking Out
- Battlehawks Nation Blitz at Puttshack Deal: Free mini-golf for anyone rocking Battlehawks blue!City Foundry, 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Tours & Pours Downtown Walking Tour (March 13th) Deal: Discover STL history, architecture, and bars ($25 per ticket)5:30 pm–8:30 pm, participants must be 21+
⚡ Sidekick Picks
Our quick-hit highlight section of the things we most recommend this week.
🍵 Experience - Coffee & Cocktails Collide at Rockwell
On March 15 at 2 PM, Rockwell Beer Co. and @goshencoffee are teaming up for a one-day-only pop-up featuring caffeine-infused cocktails crafted by Goshen barista Alex Bertrand.
Good drinks, good energy, and a little buzz from both worlds. Don’t miss it!
📍 Rockwell Beer Co., 1320 S. Vandeventer Ave.
🍴 Eat - Robin Restaurant Opens in Maplewood
Chef Alec Schingel, formerly of Vicia and Winslow’s Table, is now officially welcoming guests at Robin Restaurant in Maplewood.
The cozy, intimate space offers a seasonal menu featuring dishes like Mushroom Cured Trout, Pork Schnitzel with Braised Cabbage, and desserts like Caramelized Tart with Black Walnut & Persimmon. Warm atmosphere, open kitchen, and elevated comfort without the fussiness.
Tuesday–Saturday, 5pm–10pm
🧭 Visit - Dogtown Goes Green for St. Paddy’s
Monday, March 17 – STL’s rowdiest St. Patrick’s Day party is back, taking over Dogtown with a massive parade, live music, and plenty of pints. Whether you’re in it for the Irish tradition or just the all-day party, this is the spot to be.
📍 Dogtown Neighborhood (Tamm & Clayton) 🕘 9 AM – 6 PM (Parade at 11 AM, live music all afternoon) 💰 Free entry - bring cash for food & drinks
🎶 Live Music Lineup:
- Funky Butt Brass Band (Party Zone, 1–4 PM)- The Wild Geese (Family Zone, 1–3 PM)- The Irish Aires (Irish Culture Zone, 1–4 PM)- DJ Set (Party Zone, 1–5 PM) ☘️** The vibe? **A full-on Irish celebration with flowing pints, lively fiddles, and the kind of all-day revelry that only Dogtown can deliver.
🏡 Zillow of the Week
### [**3630 Flad Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110**](https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3630-Flad-Ave-Saint-Louis-MO-63110/2947796_zpid/?)If you’ve ever fantasized about casually dropping, “Oh, I live in that Victorian with the turret,” this Shaw stunner is your chance.
Built in 1895, this historic home serves up 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 2,776 square feet of charm, plus modern touches so you won’t actually have to live like it’s 1895.
Listed at $753K, you’re just steps away from Tower Grove Park and Missouri Botanical Garden, so yes, your weekend walks just got an upgrade.
🍾 Happy Hour Highlight
Off Elm - Webster Groves
8709 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
One of our favorite newcomers just launched a midweek happy hour, and it’s absolutely worth a stop. The **Old Fashioned (Pat’s bourbon blend, demerara, bitters)** is a perfectly balanced classic, and the Bee’s Knees hits all the right notes.Tues, Wed + Thur: 4-6pm
🍸**$10 Cocktails********$9 House Wine********$6 City Wide Beers****Highlights Include:
- 1 - The Old Fashioned- 2 - The Bee’s Knee’s Check The Menu ➡️
🤳 Insta Inspo
@alexiszotos
Fish fry season is here, and @alexiszotos just made your Friday dinner plans way easier. Whether you’re in it for tradition or just chasing the best crispy, golden bites in town, her roundup covers both church fish fries and local restaurants serving up must-try specials.
Perfect for Lent, but honestly, why limit yourself? Check out her guide, find your new go-to, and let us know your favorites!
📲 Follow @alexiszotos for the full list →
📸 STL Throwback
Each week, we’ll dust off the archives to share a vintage photo and the quirky, fascinating, or downright bizarre story behind it. Because nothing says St. Louis quite like digging through the past (and sometimes finding gold).
Think of it as a weekly reminder that our city has always had character, long before Instagram filters.
At some point in St. Louis history, shoppers at **Stix, Baer & Fuller** weren’t just browsing for toys—they were coming face-to-face with a **47-foot-long "prehistoric monster" that laughed, breathed, and "almost lived."**Displayed in the toy department on the 5th floor, this massive mechanical dinosaur was built in collaboration with the New York Museum of Natural History at a cost of $35,000!
While the exact year of this exhibit remains unclear, it’s a perfect example of how St. Louis has never been afraid to go big (and a little weird) with its attractions.
🕵️♂️ STL Side Quest:
A five-letter word, St. Louis style. Can you guess it?
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