Here are the openings and closings of major retailers and businesses in the St. Louis area in July.
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restaurant: Alpha Brewing and Distillery, 5232 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
After months of planning and construction, Alpha Brewery Distillery has opened as part of a new retail plaza called Makers Locale.
A Touch Of Texas BBQ, 3559 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
A Touch Of Texas BBQ, which has been serving grilled meats on Cass Avenue, has opened a location in Tower Grove East.
Brasas, 6138 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
Brasas is a Peruvian rotisserie located across from The Pageant on Delmar Loop.
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The Fountain on Delmar, 5242 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108
Part of the Delmar Makers District, Fountain on Delmar is an offshoot of the soda fountain and cafe Fountain on Locust.
The Grounds STL, 109 Ballpark Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011
This coffee and plant shop is located in a converted house on Manchester Road.
Jovic Brothers Cafe, 500 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
The founders of Jovick Brothers Deli and Jovick Brothers Burger have opened a new restaurant serving sandwiches, wraps, salads and breakfast.
Steve's Hot Dogs on Delmar, 5248 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Steve's Hot Dogs has opened a new location in the Del Mar Makers District.
Tacos 4 Life, 14560 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
The taco chain opened its second location in the St. Louis area in July, and a third is planned for Midtown.
Tajiki's Mediterranean Cafe, 12704 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Taziki's offers a menu of gyros, pita, falafel, sandwiches, soups and salads.
Ukraft Brunch Cafe, 701 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
The cafe was originally located on 8th Street across from the city's City Gardens sculpture park, but has since relocated to a larger space facing Keener Plaza.
The Cobblestone STL, 701 North 1st Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Cobblestone is a new market, deli and cafe in Laclede Landing.
The Flower Drive, 5316 Pershing Avenue, #101, St. Louis, MO 63112
The Flower Dr. is the Central West End's newest florist, and it had its grand opening on July 7th.
Proper Cannabis, 10855 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
This Kirkwood dispensary features an express pickup window and a private, enclosed drive-thru.
Royals Liquor, 490 Howdershell Road, Florissant, MO 63031
Royals Liquor sells beer, wine and spirits at multiple locations in the St. Louis area.
Target, 900 South Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103
The new 72,000-square-foot store will feature a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Cafe and Ulta Beauty.
Under the Yellow Umbrella, 335 North Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
The new boutique sells items such as handcrafted jewelry and artisan home goods.
Closing
Merciful King, 7268 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63143
Owner Ben Poremba said the restaurant never fully recovered after the pandemic-related closures.
Corn's Kosher Meat & Deli Restaurant, 10405 Old Olive Street Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
According to a notice posted on the company's website in early July, the area's last traditional kosher deli will close until further notice.
Pi Pizzeria, 400 North Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Pi Pizzeria has been in business for over a decade and has had multiple locations in various states, but closed its last location in early July.
Abigail's Clothing Boutique, 5433 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109
Owner Abby Niebling Fisher said the rise of online retail, increased competition and declining foot traffic to smaller stores led to the store's closure.
Express, 134 St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
The Express at St. Clair Square Mall has closed following the clothing company's bankruptcy filing. The St. Louis Galleria and St. Louis Premium stores remain open.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Shop, 1225 South Florissant Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
The Cool Valley store was known for selling clothing by the pound and household goods in bulk, and the Catholic organization that operates it said the closure was due to staffing and retail challenges in the post-COVID environment.
If you know of any store openings or closings, email Post-Dispatch retail reporter Hannah Wyman at hwyman@post-dispatch.com.
