There’s an uncomfortable topic that pops up frequently in headlines across the country, including here in St. Louis. It’s also something we witness first hand, both in our neighborhood and elsewhere throughout the city, when we encounter homeless citizens or others obviously suffering the consequences of food insecurity. Knowing how to help on a micro…
Cocina Latina adds Mexican Cuisine to Peruvian Menu
Cocina Latina, a Peruvian restaurant that opened at 508 N. Euclid in 2019, recently added Mexican cuisine to its menu. At the same time, proprietor Maritza Rios unveiled an expansion of the restaurant, which transformed an adjacent space, the former Improv Shop— through clever renovation—into a charming “indoor patio.” In 2002, Maritza Rios, above, left…
2024’s Fourth of July Parade: Part II
Parade participants meandered along Euclid from McPherson to the Maryland Plaza fountain where 2024’s Fourth of July’s festivities continued. What struck me as I look at the photos is the number of people who joined the parade and the “after party” were there without children or grandchildren. The parade was for everyone to celebrate the…