St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009

REGATTA BAR & GRILLE Seasonal Continental cuisine in a picturesque lakeside setting. Hwy. 40/I-64 and Maryville exit. Sunday brunch. B, L, D St. Louis Marriott West 660 Maryville Centre Dr. (314) 878-2747 www.stlmarriottwest.com VINTAGE RESTAURANT AT STONE HILL WINERY KATHERINE BISH Casual comfort and Old World charm highlight the restored carriage house and stables where German specialties, steaks and other American dishes are served. L, D 1110 Stone Hill Hwy. • Hermann (800) 909-9463 (573) 486-3479 www.stonehillwinery.com nightlife Flamingo Bowl k Illinois CASINO QUEEN RESTAURANTS Offering several restaurant options ranging from fine dining to casino fare to an all-you-can-eat buffet. 200 S. Front St. • East St. Louis, IL (618) 874-5000 • www.casinoqueen.com HOTSHOTS SPORTS BAR & GRILL S k Dinner Theater BEVO MILL Visit the historic Bevo Mill for an interactive mystery dinner theatre with six professional actors; family-friendly environment, great food and constant laughter. We perform 12 shows a year every Fri. night. Available for private parties year-round. Reservations required. 4749 Gravois Ave. (314) 481-2626 www.bevomillstl.com BISSELL MANSION RESTAURANT AND DINNER THEATRE Audience participatory comedy/murder mystery theatre in St. Louis’ oldest home, served with a four-course dinner and wine every Fri., Sat. and Sun. Private weekday matinee or evening shows available upon request. Off-site shows available. Five minutes from downtown St. Louis. Reservations required. L, D 4426 Randall Place (800) 690-9838 (314) 533-9830 www.bissellmansion.com ST. LOUIS BEER HISTORY It seems that St. Louis was predestined to become a major beer brewing locale. In the 1800s, a lot of factors fell into place and St. Louis became the epicenter of American beer. As large numbers of immigrants from Germany and Bohemia found their way to St. Louis beginning around 1830, a substantial portion of these newly minted Americans settled in Soulard, the city’s oldest neighborhood. The immigrants’ principal skills lay in making bricks and beer, so a number of breweries began to open in the city. St. Louis was home to a number of breweries over the years, including Eberhard Anheuser’s Bavarian Brewery, which eventually became Anheuser-Busch. In addition to the modern-day brewing powerhouse, St. Louis had a hand in more than 40 breweries, including Adam Lemp’s Western Brewery, Falstaff Brewing Corporation, Griesedieck Beverage Company, Anthony and Kuhn’s, Green Tree and English. LEMP MANSION RESTAURANT & INN Dine here and learn of the eccentric lives and suicides of a legendary brewing family. Reservations recommended. 3322 DeMenil Place (314) 664-8024 www.lempmansion.com (800) 916-0092 Location, resources and a thirsty public were additional factors in the growth of local brewing. In addition to large German and Irish populations, there was plenty of water, rail connections, limestone caves and an entrepreneurial spirit. Today, the tradition continues as St. Louis is home to a number of microbreweries and brewpubs, including St. Louis Brewery & Tap Room (2100 Locust Street, 314-241-2337, www.schlafly.com); Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Avenue, 314-241-2337, www.schlafly.com); Morgan Street Brewery (721 N. Second Street, 314-231-9970, www.morganstreetbrewery.com); Square One Brewery (1727 Park Avenue, 314-231ALES, www.squareonebrewery); Wm. D. Alandale Brewing Company; Trailhead Brewing Company and Augusta Brewing Company & Beer Garden. Another local brew is produced by the O’Fallon Brewery, with a variety of beers available at restaurants and pubs throughout the region. The Official St. Louis Visitors Guide COURTESY OF SCHLAFLY HD plasmas and big-screen TVs, pool tables, dartboards, and a host of other interactive games and nightly promotions. Daily lunch specials and a full menu available. Quality service and a fun atmosphere. Groups from two to 200 are welcome. 1319 Central Park Dr. • O’Fallon, IL (618) 624-4200 • www.hotshotsnet.com t. Louis loves any excuse to have a party, as evidenced by the number of nightlife options you’ll find in the region. Check out downtown’s burgeoning Loft District near the America’s Center® convention complex, Laclede’s Landing on the St. Louis riverfront, and the Soulard neighborhood just south of Busch Stadium. All three offer nightclubs and live entertainment. Or spend some time tempting Lady Luck at one of the six casinos in the area. There are two on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River and four on the Missouri side, in- cluding Lumière Place. Just south and west of downtown, the Lafayette Square, Grand South Grand and Central West End neighborhoods offer choices for those in search of late-night fun. The Loop in nearby University City features live music, DJ spins and plenty of people-watching, while West Port Plaza boasts popular eateries, friendly pubs, up-tempo sports bars and a comedy club sure to delight . 81 http://www.stlmarriottwest.com http://www.stonehillwinery.com http://www.casinoqueen.com http://www.hotshotsnet.com http://www.bevomillstl.com http://www.schlafly.com http://www.schlafly.com http://www.morganstreetbrewery.com http://www.squareonebrewery.com http://www.bissellmansion.com http://www.lempmansion.com

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St. Louis Official Visitors Guide 2009 Contents St. Louis Thrives Must-See St. Louis All-Star History Pujols Family Foundation Calendar of Events Family Fun St. Louis' Friendly Environment Urban Melting Pot Fashion Direct Route 66 Architecture Tour Cultural Connections Day Trips Iconic St. Louisans Attractions My St. Louis: Russ Mitchell My St. Louis: Christina Machamber My St. Louis: Ridley Pearson Sports My St. Louis: Naam Pruitt Music, Dance & Theatre Outdoor Recreation My St. Louis: Christine Brewer Shopping Dining Nightlife St. Louis Beer History My St. Louis: Nelly Accommodations Campgrounds & RV Resorts Bed & Breakfast Getting Around Visitor Services Maps Advertiser Index 2009 St. Louis Meeting Planner Guide

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