photo courtesy of Ben Poremba Earlier this month restaurateur Ben Poremba released a bombshell announcement that has the culinary community abuzz. In case you missed it, Poremba plans to move three of his renowned restaurants—Olio, Elaia, and Nixta—from Botanical Heights to the burgeoning Delmar Maker District, located between Kingshighway and Union. It’s hard to ignore…
Author: nickisbuzz
High-wire act over DeBaliviere
Despite what was a very hot Sunday afternoon, workmen were spotted high above Crossroads College Preparatory School at 500 DeBaliviere working on the installation of an impressive new radio transmission tower. An older 550′ tall tower, above right, installed in the 1930’s, did not meet current structural code standards and is being replaced. In the…
A gazillion and one reasons to love St. Louis Public Library
There is a lot to love about the St. Louis Public Library System,”St. Louis’ original search engine.” Established in 1865, SLPL’s mission is to “provide learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.” The CWE facility, Schlafly Branch, is a place…