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University City, MO Tradition ~ Frank & Helen’s Pizzeria
Originally posted on UCityHomes.com on 8/16/2010 It's been a few years since I've eaten at Frank & Helen's, but I drive by the restaurant almost every day on my way home. When I decided last night that I was in the mood for pizza and I was going to pick it up...
What Are the Best Colors for Home Exteriors?
Photo Credit: Terry Blastenbrei If you are thinking about painting or installing new siding on your house, you should think carefully about what color to choose for your home. The first thing to consider is how long you plan to own your home. If you will be owning...
University City, MO – Flood Zone Map
Most people don't think about their home flooding when they buy a home in an urban part of the city, but not checking to see if a home is in a flood zone is a big mistake. U City Flood Zones: University City homes located near the River Des Peres might be located in a...
Dim Sum Choices in St. Louis
A few years ago, I tried dim sum for the first time. If you've never heard of dim sum, or have just not had a chance to experience it, you are missing out on the Chinese version of weekend brunch. Served locally at just a few St. Louis Chinese restaurants on...
Video Interview ~ Pi Pizzeria
A couple of years ago, I shot some video on a visit to Pi Pizzeria in the UCity Loop. Even though it was a Tuesday night, the place was packed and we were lucky to grab a couple of seats at the bar. We had a great bartender, Shannon, who was nice enough to agree to my...
St. Louis Orthodox Jewish Community ~ Maps of the 2 Local Eruvs
People choose where they want to live for many reasons. For many Orthodox Jews, living in an eruv is important to them. What is an Eruv? Every Friday night at sundown thousands of Jews in St. Louis and millions throughout the world begin celebrating the Sabbath. The...
Cost of Living Comparison – Your City vs St. Louis
When I first got into real estate, I worked with buyers moving to St. Louis, MO and discovered that the cost of living, especially home prices, varies dramatically across the U.S. People assume because St. Louis is in the Midwest that prices will naturally be less...
MO Energy Star Tax Holiday (April 19-25): Avoid City Taxes in St. Louis
Originally posted on Future Expat. If you have been thinking about purchasing any new appliances, you can avoid paying MO state sales tax if you purchase them between April 19 - April 25. During the Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday you can buy qualifying energy star...
Save $$$ During Missouri Sales Tax Holiday for Energy Star Appliances ~ April 19-25
If you have been thinking about purchasing any new appliances, you can avoid paying MO state sales tax if you purchase them between April 19 - April 25. The Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday began in 2009. Each year, consumers are able to purchase qualifying energy star...
Coffee in the Central West End: Northwest Coffee
Kitaro, the coffee roaster for Northwest Coffee One of the advantages of urban living is being just a few steps away from wonderful places like Northwest Coffee. In my new Central West End digs, I'm one block away from Northwest Coffee. Milo and I often stop at...
