June 2, 2010

2nd Annual International Dine Around....A Taste of South Grand

Get your taste buds ready for an array of great foods from around the world all on South Grand. 2nd Annual International Dine Around, Taste of South Grand will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.  For your choice of one appetizer, entrée, dessert, drink and yes a WILD card to choose another course besides entrée for only $25 in advance and $27 the day of the event. The event will start at 5:00 p.m. and conclude at 10:00 p.m. The following businesses will be participating in the event: Absolutli Goosed Martini Bar, Al Waha, Basil Spice Thai Cuisine, Café Mochi, Café Natasha Kabob International, City Diner, Gelateria Del Leone, King and I Restaurant, Lemon Grass, Mangia Italiano, Mekong Restaurant, Meskerem, Mojo Tapas Restaurant and Bar, MoKaBe’s Coffeehouse, Petra Café Hookah Lounge, Sekisui, St. Louis National Pizza Co., The Vine, Urban, and Wei Hong BBQ and Bakery.

International Dine Around Menu

Appetizers:

• Basil Spice choice of summer rolls or Tao Hoo Tod
• Meskerem Lentil Sambusa
• Cafe Mochi Phoenix Roll-grilled chicken, avocado, spring mix, toped it off with teriyaki sauce
• Lemongrass Choice of egg rolls, crab rangoon, or wanton soup
• Sekisui Vegetable tempura
• Mojo Tapas Crab cakes with mustard mango mojo

Entrees:

• City Diner bacon wrapped filet with creamy polenta, and sautéed fresh spinach finished with a balsamic burgundy reduction
• St. Louis National Pizza Co. one slice of any pizza style with two toppings
• Mangia Italiano Spinach manicotti, porcini tagliatelle, or duck ravioli
• Cafe Natasha’s Kabob International Falafel or gyro sandwich
• King and I Pad Tai chicken or tofu
• Al Waha Al Waha plate ground beef with pomegranate sauce served over rice with raisins, almonds, and dried apricot

Desserts:

• Gelateria del Leone small gelato up to two flavors in cup or cone
• Wei Hong BBQ & Bakery two homemade almond cookies
• The Vine Cafe baklava
• Tower Grove Creamery one scoop of your choice of ice cream

Drinks:

• Mokabe's Coffee House Caffeinated or decaf latte from our extensive latte menu; a nice after-dinner non-alcoholic alternative!
• Urban Demure freshly muddled strawberry with stoli strawberry vodka, sour mix and a slash of balsamic vinegar
• Absolutli Goosed Raspberry mocha martini
• Petra Cafe Sake named the hookah contains raspberry sake, hypnotic liquor and swedish fish
• Mekong/Barbarella Saki sangria

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:        How do I purchase tickets?

A:         Tickets can be purchased online at www.southgrand.org or at three salons with in the South Grand Business District:

Salon St. Louis 3012 S. Grand Blvd    

Verve-A Hair Salon      3609 Juniata Ave

Victor’s Hair Salon       3225 S. Grand Blvd

Q:        How can I pay for the tickets?

A:         You can either pay with credit card online at www.southgrand.org or with cash at the selected salons for $25

Q:        Can I pay for tickets the day of the event?

A:         Yes, you can purchase tickets the day of the event at 3205 S. GrandONLY in cash for $27.

Q:        Where do we pick up our tickets if we pay online?

A:         Two days before the event a booth will be set up at Gelateria Del Leone located at 3197 S. Grand Blvd. at select times that will be emailed to those who purchased their tickets online OR the day of the event at 3205 S. Grand Blvd.

Q:        There are a lot of restaurants; do I have to go to just one?

A:         No, the event is designed for you to travel around the district hitting various restaurants for your appetizers, entrée, dessert, drink.

Q:        Who do we give our tickets to?

A:         Tickets are given to the employee at the restaurant who has served you.

Q:        Will there be transportation to and from the restaurants?

A:         No, the district is six blocks please take this time to explore South Grand.

Q:        What if it rains?

A:         The event is still on if it rains, the event is held inside. Please, bring an umbrella.

Q:        What do I get with the WILD card?

A:         The WILD card is designed for you to use on any course again besides entrée. So if you would like a second appetizer, or a second dessert or a second drink.

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If you’d like more information about this event, contact Rachel Witt, Executive Director, please call (314) 772-5750 or email Rachel@southgrand.org.

May 9, 2010

South Grand Bike Tour

The St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation, in partnership with the South Grand Community Improvement District, presents the third annual South Grand Bike Tour - Mother’s Day Ride on Sunday, May 9, 2010. The ride will start and finish in the parking lot behind Commerce Bank at 3134 S. Grand Blvd.  Riders can register on site between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. the day of the ride, or register in advance online at www.stlbikefed.org.

The South Grand Bike Tour, funded in part by Great Rivers Greenway, encourages families, city dwellers, and visitors alike to take advantage of St. Louis' bicycle routes for fun, exercise, and transportation. This supported bicycle ride will take you through a variety of our beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Come out enjoy the scenery of St. Louis!

Riders can choose from routes of 5, 18, or 34 miles. The registration fee is $18 for moms, $15 for everyone else while kids age 10 and under ride free. Discounts for early registration! Sign up by April 28, 2010 and pay only $10 for moms and $12 for everyone else while kids age 10 and under still ride free. T-shirts will be ordered for all pre-registered paid riders; a limited supply of t-shirts will be available for those registering after April 28. For more information visit stlbikefed.org or send an email to info@stlbikefed.org.   Proceeds from the ride will support the projects and programs of the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation.

About the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation:

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation serves Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Louis Counties and St. Louis City. Their mission is to make the St. Louis region more friendly, safe, and accessible to people on bicycles through educational outreach, advocacy, and improved facilities. www.stlbikefed.org

Contact: Patty Vinyard at (314) 707-5001 or info@stlbikefed.org

April 17 & 18, 2010

Grand Living the 16th Annual

Grand South Grand House and Garden Tour

11:00 am to 5:00 pm, both Saturday and Sunday, April 17th & 18th, 2010

The 16th annual Grand South Grand House and Garden Tour will be held from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, both Saturday and Sunday, April 17th and 18th, 2010.  The tour will showcase the architectural and personal styles of grand living through five neighborhoods linked by South Grand Boulevard: Compton Heights, Compton Hill Reservoir Square, Shaw, Tower Grove East and Tower Grove Heights. Visitors will have the opportunity to see inside homes and gardens many only admire from the outside.

This year’s tour has one of the greatest diversity of housing of any previous tour.  There are mansions, condos, new dynamic housing and residences that are over 120 years old.  We have homes built for ease of modern living and a mansion built to such luxurious standards that there is a ladies' parlor on the and a gentlemen's parlor, each with a working fireplace.  There is an old store front that has been restructured into an artists living and work space and a new buildout on an older storefront that has a modern loft living space.  There are homes that will delight and gardens that will inspire.   So put the Grand South Grand House and Garden Tour on your calendar today!< Read More on Directions and Ticket Sales. >

december 5, 2009

Breakfast with the Grinch

The Grinch from Dr. Seuss's masterpiece, How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be on Grand South Grand for a “Whoville Breakfast with YOU! " and invites the entire family to join him in the festivities. The Grinch will be available on December 5, 2009 from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at MoKaBe's Coffee House, 3609 Arsenal Street.

“Breakfast with the Grinch” is a fun, family-oriented breakfast that encourages visitors to explore the Grand South Grand neighborhood. A children’s menu will be provided and the Grinch will be available for holiday pictures for $5. Proceeds from the photo purchases will go directly towards Guardian Angel Settlement/Hosea House (2635 Gravois Ave). Your contribution will help less fortunate individuals enjoy a warm, holiday meal.

For more information about this event, contact Rachel Witt, Executive Director, at (314) 772-5750 or email Rachel@southgrand.org.

October 26, 2009

Metro Transit Planning Community Workshop

Carpenter's Library: Monday, October 26, 2009 5-7PM located at 3309 S. Grand Blvd.

For the first time in its history, Metro, in cooperation with East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) and key stakeholders, is embarking upon the creation of a Long-Range Comprehensive Plan to guide the development of the St. Louis region’s transit network.  “Moving Transit Forward” is intended to be a fiscally-constrained, 30-year vision for how the transit system can bolster the regional economy, improve customer service to the community, and continue an established tradition of operational excellence into the future.  “Moving Transit Forward” will consist of three elements: a short-range (5-year) plan for service restoration and enhancement; a mid-range (10-year) plan for major capital projects; and a conceptual, overall vision for system evolution (30-year).  “Moving Transit Forward” will be an action-oriented plan and policy framework for developing and delivering transit service and improvements for the foreseeable future.

To help guide the formulation of this plan, Metro intends to solicit input and advice from regional leaders, political officials, the business community, and the general public.  Beginning October 13 th , 2009, Metro will launch a series of transit planning community workshops, at which the public will be asked to share their ideas for improving transit service and expanding the system.  The workshops will be held in various locations throughout the region to encourage maximum public participation and regional representation. Rather than holding traditional town hall meetings or presentations of a pre-defined plan, these workshops will feature a brief introduction to the planning process and potential service enhancements, followed by small discussion groups designed to solicit useful ideas and input.  These ideas will then be combined with Metro and EWGCOG staffs’ planning expertise to help shape the final long-range plan. For more upcoming dates and locations of workshops other than Carpenter's library, please click the link below.

MovingTransitForwardOctoberPublicWorkshops

October 31, 2009

MoKaBe's Coffeehouse Day of the Dead

Mokabe's Coffee House will have a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween), hosted by Maria Guadalupe Massey as a benefit towards WORD In Motion Poetry SLAM. This is an all-day event and will include poetry, music, and outrageous costumes!

October 31, 2009

Absolutli Goosed First Annual Vampire's Ball

Absolutli Goosed presents the First Annual Vampire's Ball. This event will include costume contests, great giveaways, and much more.