Nicki's Central West End Guide
an urban news journal
Each holiday season I promise myself that I’ll get started on this gift guide earlier than a few days before Christmas, and each year my best intentions are dashed. What I will tell you though, as I’m scrambling to get this off to you, is that I’ve so enjoyed my visits with each of our…
Yes, CWE, there is a Santa Claus. After several years with multiple For Lease signs in evidence throughout the neighborhood, this holiday season brings great news that business is on the rebound. Entrepreneur Kevin Brennan is at it once again, this time with the renovation of the former Mandarin Lounge overlooking the fountain on Maryland…
When signage announcing Esther & Mila appeared in the window at 312 N. Euclid earlier this year, speculation swirled around the neighborhood about who was behind the skincare, jewelry and crystal shop. Rumors emerged that two St. Louis friends were involved, so after the shop opened in July, I stopped in to meet them. That’s…