In the News: Benton Park West and Cherokee Street

In case you missed these gems, here are links to press articles about businesses, residents, or other mentions of Benton Park West and/or Cherokee Street.

The 10 Best Concerts in St. Louis This Weekend: March 18 to 20, Riverfront Times, 3/18/2016

Election years remind us of the issues that divide, but what about the middle ground? It's far easier to find things we can agree on, like good shows.

The Art Of Handiwork: Two Designers Announce A Couture Collaboration, Alive Magazine, 3/17/2016

The art of hand-craftsmanship is a passionate subject for many, most notably for two local designers who have announced an exciting collaboration.

Hot Spots on Cherokee, St. Louis Magazine, 3/17/2016

The hip stretch in South City is never in short supply of great food, live music, and vintage finds.

Stolen Ice Cream Truck Recovered Afater Thieves Strike on Cherokee, Riverfront Times, 3/17/2016

Kerry Soraci, owner of I Scream Cakes, was reunited with her one-of-a-kind “trucklet” one night after a pair of cold-hearted crooks snatched it from in front of her store at 2641 Cherokee Street.

Budget Crunch: 8 delicious dishes and sweet deals to try now, Sauce Magazine, 3/15/2016

Got $10 and a friend? Then intrepid Budget Crunch reporter Holly Fann has eight foodie finds you have to try, from Election Day treats to fancy fish fry dates.

Extra Sauce: In case you missed it, Sauce Magazine, 3/13/2016

From the closure of local bars to exciting restaurant openings, here’s a look at what went down in the STL food scene this week, in case you missed it…

On Tap: Two STL Bars Announce Closings, Top Spots to Drink for St. Patrick’s Day, Alive Magazine, 3/11/2016

Two St. Louis bars announced their closings yesterday on Facebook.

ArtBar on Cherokee Street to Close March 31, Feast Magazine, 3/10/2016

A Cherokee Street watering hole will close its doors at the end of the month.

The Scoop: B-Side to open in former Los Punk space, Sauce Magazine, 3/10/2016

Cherokee Street is getting a new hangout with a classic burger joint aesthetic – B-Side.

St. Louis beer documentary reaches fundraising goal on kickstarter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3/07/2016

A movie documenting the history of St. Louis' beer industry has reached its $15,000 fundraising goal on crowdfunding website Kickstarter.

Celebrate St. Pat's, Cinco de Mayo and more at area festivals, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3/05/2016

Several annual festivals return in spring.

On Tap: Gaslight Celebrates Grand Opening, Brasserie Beer Brunch with Side Project Brewing, Alive Magazine, 3/04/2016

March 7: While we wait for VISTA Ramen to open, you can spend your Monday at 4 Hands Think Tank for a pop-up beer and ramen meal.

5 Reasons to Add Lot 49 to Your Calendar, Alive Magazine, 3/04/2016

The Luminary’s art auction and benefit, Lot 49, is only a week away. If our interview with Co-Director and Curator James McAnally wasn’t quite enough to convince you it’s an event worth attending, we have five solid reasons to head down to Cherokee on March 11.

The B-Side (and more) Coming to Cherokee Street, St. Louis Magazine, 3/03/2016

“Beats, burgers and booze” is planned for the former Los Punk and a new Mexican eatery is slated for the next block.

Sofar Sounds St. Louis concert set for March 20, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3/02/2016

The next Sofar Sounds St. Louis event is taking place March 20 on Cherokee Street.

Articles compiled by the Benton Park West Neighborhood Association. www.bentonparkwest.org.