Riverfront Apartments Redevelopment | Downtown Restaurant Week Ends Sunday | New Coffee Shop Coming to Washington Ave. | Heard Around Downtown & More
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Major Investment in Downtown Living
St. Louis-based development firm New + Found will invest $195 million to restore Downtown’s Mansion House apartments, preserving its midcentury design while modernizing 415 apartments — a project New + Found CEO Steve Smith calls “a long-term reinvestment in the city’s core.”
The 29-story tower that will include 130 studio, 207 one-bedroom, and 78 two-bedroom living spaces. Lawrence Group is the project’s architecture firm, and PARIC will serve as general contractor. Arch to Park Equity Fund, which Greater St. Louis, Inc. coordinates, provided gap financing for the project. (Announcement Recap Video)
Now Open: Odditeas Café
Inspired by a late-night caffeine craving, Odditeas Café is now open at 1116 Olive in Downtown St. Louis. With coffee, tea, pastries, cocktails, and savory dishes, the whimsical café showcases local artists, vintage finds, and creative events. (St. Louis Magazine)
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Organizations Pool Money to Open the Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse despite Government Shutdown: Thanks to a unique partnership led by Jefferson National Parks Association in coordination with the National Park Service and supported by Explore St. Louis, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, The Arch Café, and the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse will remain open through Nov. 2. (KMOV/First Alert 4)
Roman Burki Commits to a New Era of CITY SC: “I’m not going anywhere, St. Louis.” (St. Louis Magazine)
How Katie Lee Turned Sobriety, Grit, and Great Pizza Into a $100M Frozen Food Empire: “Katie Lee makes it look easy. The St. Louis born and based entrepreneur, frozen food upstart, and acclaimed restaurateur, balances her 350-person empire with an intoxicating blend of joy and tenacity.” (Boardroom)
When The Blues Win This Season, You Win: This season fans can keep the celebration going long after the final horn with exclusive offers from select partners. Each deal is available for 24 hours after every Blues victory — and you can find them all in one place at stlouisblues.com/offers or on the Blues App.
Battlehawks Star Wins United Football League Sportsman of The Year: Travis Feeney directed a $2,500 award (and an additional $2,500 from the team) to the United Way of Greater St. Louis for storm relief efforts. (Spectrum News)
Celebrate the chefs, restaurants, and creativity fueling St. Louis’ rise as one of America’s top dining destinations. Downtown Restaurant Week — presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Explore St. Louis — runs through Oct. 26. Dine, enjoy specials, and scan the QR code inside more than 30 participating restaurants for a chance to win St. Louis experience prizes and gift cards — no app or registration required. (dinedowntownstl.com)
Restaurant Week Kickoff Party Recap
In front of a packed house at Trust (a historic event space in Downtown St. Louis), Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Explore St. Louis hosted local chefs and restaurant owners to celebrate and shares stories of resilience and passion for creating spaces for St. Louisans to gather. (See Who Was There)
Coming Soon
New All-Day Café: Bella’s on Washington
A longtime Washington Avenue staple is getting a fresh start. Bella’s (1021 Washington Ave.) will reopen in December and serve locally roasted coffee, pastries by chef Tai Davis, and cocktails made from local spirits.
Owner Corey James says the cafe will reflect what the neighborhood needs most: more vibrant, community-focused spaces that bring people together throughout the day. The redevelopment, a partnership with Oliver Properties, also received a Downtown Retail Incentive Grant from Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the St. Louis Development Corporation — part of a broader effort to boost street-level activity and reinvest in Washington Ave. (St. Louis Magazine)
