Julie Brown Patton

Consumers increasingly seek to spend their hard-earned dollars with businesses associated with worthy public, grassroots causes. That's excellent food for thought, right? One local entrepreneur thought so, figuratively and literally.

Plant-based "candy chews" made by Lake Saint Louis-based Chef Pure Foods, LLC/Pure Plant Snacks reflect diabetic-friendly natural sugars from date syrup and allergen-free foods with tasty flavors, such as salted caramel apple, peach and pumpkin.

Celebrate National Texas Twinkie Day with Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16!

This June, the 4 Hands Brewing Company crew opened its third tasting room — this time in Kirkwood at 150 W. Argonne Drive, just west of the train station.

Apple pie cocktails and pumpkin spice lattes are abundant for ushering in autumn at Cyrano’s Café in Webster Groves, 603 E. Lockwood Ave.

Two Webster Groves artists reflect on teacher-student impact after their art reunited them

Octogenarian Gerald “Jerry” Hawkins with his 1947 Cessna 140. The aircraft requires an expert touch because it is a “tail dragger,” meaning its third wheel, located under the tail, isn’t controlled.

Feast on City Works’ Thanksgiving meal will feature herb-roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib and a special roasted turkey option for the kids, all accompanied by classic Thanksgiving sides. Guests also may add their favorite desserts for a perfect holiday meal.

Webster native & author Thomas Becker addresses students at Webster Groves High School as part of Veterans Day program

“I’m just lucky to be alive,” was the Veterans Day message 103-year-old World War II veteran Ralph Goldsticker delivered to Westchester Elementary’s 200 fourth and fifth graders in Kirkwood earlier