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“Hope Wins” reads the sign in the window. Kirsten and AJ Brown, the husband and wife duo behind have created a bakery where hope, love and sourdough win.

The first time we ordered, we had never heard of a sourdough donut let alone a sourdough cinnamon roll. Needless to say, we’re obsessed and hope the Browns don’t keep good records, because it might be embarrassing if the number of donuts we’ve ordered in the last few months leaked out 😂

As I drove up to meet them at their bakery in the early hours the sun had just topped the horizon, shining on the bakery storefront. The moment had a poignant weight, emphasizing the long hours and challenges of independent restaurant owners during these times. Through the anxiety, struggles, sleepless nights and long days, Kirsten and AJ have found ways to keep their bakery going strong even through the hardest months while sharing their love, joy, bread and hope with the STL community.

Take a peek in our stories for a look behind the scenes.

And check out their feed for the amazing holiday and gift offerings they just announced.

If you said we’re obsessed with beautifully designed coffee shops, tacos and avocado toast, how could we argue when there’s so much evidence against us 🤷🏻‍♂️

Conor VanBuskirk & Chef Nick Zotos are the creative duo behind the thoughtfully designed and deliciously crafted coffee, food and juices & .

Starting with their original location in Cottleville, Conor & Nick have recently expanded to St. Charles with their remodel of a gorgeous old brake shop garage in historic St. Charles and are getting ready to launch their new Clayton location.

Peep our story for a look behind the scenes at Conor, Nick and their team .

Chorizo Taco
Pineapple chutney, cilantro & pickled shallot.

Avocado Toast
Sourdough, feta cheese, cherry tomato, roasted street corn & fennel.

hot sauce

Eat more calzones in . We’re having a debate over the order of our top three favorite calzones: the Constanza, Magic Carpet Ride & Figgy Piggy.

What’s your favorite calzone?

We went back through the archives and pulled out these pics from some of our favorite STL food bloggers because we appreciate their friendship, love of STL restaurants and dedication to supporting local 🧡


Travel-Channel famous Cock-A-Doodle Noodle calzone


The Fold & Meat Me In Saint Louie


Duke


Costanza & Meat Me In Saint Louie with an Zwickel
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Duke

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Meat Me In Saint Louie


Costanza & Meat Me In Saint Louie

Where are you celebrating ? So many great spots, it’s hard to go wrong. We’re celebrating the craft, care, social responsibility and style puts into creating every cup.

Comment, tag or DM us with your faves and we’ll add them up in our stories.