Local Letterboxers' Guide to St. Louis

TRAFFIC UPDATES
*** All lanes of I-64/US-40 are closed between I-170 and Kingshighway Blvd until 12/31/2009.***
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SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
It’s impossible to cover every great shop or restaurant in St. Louis, so make sure and do some exploring on your own. In the meantime, here are some of the local’s favorites.

Central West End
Left Bank Books - 399 North Euclid Ave.- (314)367-6731
A great local bookseller, they can order almost anything. LGBT friendly. Used Book basement.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10a-10p. Sun. 11a-6p.
Lllewellyn’s Pub - 4747 McPherson Ave. - (314)361-3003
A true Celtic Pub serving up Welsh cuisine and world class spirits.
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11a-1a, Sun. 12p-12a. $$
Duff’s - 392 N. Euclid – (314)361-0522
A brunch that’s not to be missed.
Hours: Tue. - Fri. 11a-9p, Fri. - Sat. 10a-10p, Sun. 10a-9p. $$$
City Diner - 3139 S. Grand Blvd. - (314)772-6100
Great diner fare served with the standard diner attitude.
Hours: Mon. - Thur. 7a-11p, Open 24 hours from Fri. until Sun. at 10p. $
Meskerem Ethiopian - 3210 S. Grand Blvd. – (314)772-4442
The food is delicious and authentic. Branch out.
Hours: Mon. - Thur. 11a-11p, Fri. - Sat. 11a-12p, Sun. 11:30a-10p. $$
Sameem Afghan - 3191 S. Grand Blvd. - (314)664-3940
For meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The first and only Afgan food in Missouri.
Hours: Tue. - Thur. 11:30a-9:30p, Fri. - Sat. 11:30a-10p, Sun. 11:30a-9p. $$

The Hill
Missouri Baking Company - 2027 Edwards St. - (314)773-0468
Missouri Baking Company offers everything from baklava to stollen to the best cannolis this side
of the Atlantic.
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 7a-5:30p, Sat. 7a-5p, Sun. 7:30a-12p.
Zia's Restaurant - 5256 Wilson Ave. - (314)776-0020
Enjoy the family approach to Italian dining. A true taste of Italy.
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11a-10p, Fri. 11a-10:30p, Sat 11a-11p. $$

The Loop
Subterranean Books - 6275 Delmar - (314)862-6100
From high culture to subculture, all things weird and wonderful.
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 11a-8p, Fri.- Sat. 11a-10p, Sun. 12p-6p.
Meshuggah Café - 6269 Delmar – (314)726-5662
Great coffee, delicious food, exceptional wine & beer in an eclectic environment.
Hours: Mon.- Sat. 7a-11p. Sun. 8a-11p. $
Pi - 6144 Delmar – (314)727-6633
San Francisco’s original deep-dish, cornmeal crust pizza, appetizers & salads.
Hours: Sun.-Fri. 11a-12p. $$
Riddle’s Penultimate - 6307 Delmar – (314)725-6985
Outstanding food with a focus on local products. Extensive wine/liquor menu. Live music.
Hours: Tue. - Fri. 5p-1a, Sun. 5p-12a. $$

Downtown
Drunken Fish - 612 N. 2nd St. - (314)241-9595
The place for sushi.
Hours: Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 11a-2p. Dinner - Mon. - Tue. & Sun. 5p-10p. Wed - 5p-11p. Thurs.-Sat.
5p-12p.
BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups - 700 S. Broadway - (314)436-5222
If you want to check out the music St. Louis is known best for, there’s no better place.
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11a-3a.
Broadway Oyster Bar - 736 S. Broadway - (314)621-8811
Great spot for Cajun cooking, live music on the patio every night.
Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 11a-1:30a, Fri. - Sat. 11a-3a.

SPEND YOUR DAYS

1. Free Things to Do in St. Louis

Explore Forest Park
http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/parks/forestpark/
Have a picnic or walk the trails and visit the Jewel Box, Boat House, MUNY, World’s Fair Pavilion
and more.

Saint Louis Science Center - 5050 Oakland Ave. - (314)289-4400
Explore 700+ exhibits. See the OMNIMAX® Theater, Planetarium, special traveling exhibitions and
more. www.slsc.org

Saint Louis Art Museum - Forest Park - (314)721-0072
One of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums. Admission to special exhibitions free on
Fridays. www.slam.org

Saint Louis Zoo - Forest Park - (314)781-0900
Home to more than 22,805 exotic animals, many of them rare and endangered. www.stlzoo.org

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour - I-55 & Arsenal - (314)577-2626
Tours include the historic Brew House, Budweiser Clydesdale stable, lager cellar, packaging
plant, hospitality room and Anheuser-Busch gift shop. www.budweisertours.com

Grant's Farm - 10501 Gravois Rd. - (314)843-1700
($10 parking fee)
Animal shows, petting area and a tram ride through the wildlife preserve. www.grantsfarm.com

The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts - 3716 Washington Blvd.
(314)754-1850
The Pulitzer presents changing exhibitions and engages in a variety of programming initiatives
involving the visual, literary, and performing arts. www.pulitzerarts.org

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis - Lindell Blvd. @ Newstead Ave.
(314)373-8240
Am awe-inspiring example of mosaic work. Truly not to be missed. www.cathedralstl.org

Missouri History Museum - Forest Park - (314)746-4599
Programs and outreach services, including traveling exhibitions, tours, theatrical and musical
presentations, family festivals, special events, workshops and lectures. www.mohistory.org-

Bike St. Louis
http://www.bikestlouis.org
Offers free info/maps.

Bike/Walk Grant’s Trail
http://www.bikegrantstrail.com
Includes attractions such as Grant’s Farm, Parks, etc
The folks at Big Shark Bicycle Co. will set up guests artists with hybrid bikes and equipment free of charge during your stay with us! Contact the Festival Manager to set up rental.

Shaw Nature Reserve
http://www.shawnature.org ($3 entry fee)

Missouri State Parks
http://www.mostateparks.com

2. Pay To Play

Missouri Botanical Garden - 4344 Shaw Blvd. - (314)577-9400
Admission: $8
(free on Saturdays from 9-12 with 63108 zipcode)
MissouriBotanical Garden has 79 acres of scenic landscaping including the Climatron tropical rain
forest, and a JapaneseGarden. www.mobot.org

City Museum - 701 N. 15th St. - (314)231-2489
Admission: $12
CityMuseum is a mixture of funhouse, playground and architectural marvel.
www.citymuseum.org

Six Flags St. Louis - I-44 SW of St. Louis, Exit 261 - Eureka, MO 63025
Phone: (636)938-4800
www.sixflags.com