This is a place where friends are made. If you have ever been interested in signing up for a class…read moredon't hesitate. Doing improv has improved my life exponentially and I KNOW I'm a better person for it. You learn how to genuinely connect and listen to other people and I feel that is an art that has been lost since the pandemic. Go also to just see a show. You won't regret it.

The Improv Shop feels like a hidden gem in an unassuming part of town. We visited again this…read moreweekend & found the entire experience to be positive and memorable. First up: parking is plentiful and feels safe and secure. We arrived about 25 minutes before showtime and had a drink at the bar. They have a solid cocktail menu and full bar with plenty of local craft beer on tap. The kitchen closed when we visited. The bartender said it's undergoing a transition and will reopen in a week or two. Staff is friendly and welcoming. In the theatre are cabaret-style small tables and high-tops in back. Table service is discreet and unobtrusive; just tap the little light on the table and a server will come right over. I won't review the content of the show (though it was great !) because performers and troupes change regularly. This is long-form improv and the audience is invited to give suggestions a couple times a night, but no one is put on the spot or spoken to (or about) directly. The show we attended was PG-13ish in content; i'd advise checking notes on a particular performance before bringing children.

First things first: DO NOT TAKE CLASSES HERE THINKING YOU ARE GOING TO GET A JOB... It's just not…read moregoing to happen. This is a great place to go to learn how to make drinks, learn the history behind certain drinks and alcohols and basically learn bar etiquette. But one of the key enticements they offer is their "lifetime job placement assistance". Now, the wording here is the key: see, they don't actually PLACE you anywhere. They simply give you a log-in to a database where jobs are listed. Then you go, apply for those jobs and the interviewer raises an eyebrow at your audacity that you have NO bartending experience and wanted to work at their establishment. See, bartending school isn't the magic "in" you thought it was. You're not going to graduate, find a job right away and the cash tips aren't just going to unfurl on you. Like most other jobs, people want you to have experience, but no one wants to give you your first shot (and take a chance on you) in order for you to GET that experience; it's a terrible catch-22. Most jobs you apply at will reject you outright, offer you a position as a barback or waitress/waiter and have you work your way up or they MIGHT (and that's a big "might") consider you, but they will give you a "bartending exam", which will look incredibly similar to the written mid-term and final the STL Bartending Institute gives you, only it's longer and much more intensive. (Incidentally, the STL Bartending Institute's curriculum covers mixed drinks in great detail, but only skates over beer and wine in a day... These are two things that are intensely covered in the exams most corporate bars will give you as a prerequisite for employment). I'm not saying don't take classes here (or pay the $425 for them), I'm just saying be realistic about the results. Other people will sway you entirely away from bartending school (like the moronic article "Ask Your Bartender: Bartending Schools" by Jefferey Morgenthaler) and tell you that there are other ways of sneaking into the bar system, but the bottom line is this: most corporate bars want experience and want you to work your way up and (from what I gather) most small, neighborhood and dive bars are a pretty close nit bunch and are not easily infiltrated. Only you can decide if it's worth the money and the time (40 hours, 4 hour classes 5 days a week for two weeks) and effort. I'm just telling you what you can likely expect.

Nice clean and fun establishment. We bowled here for the Illinois State Bowling Tournament and had…read morea great time. The bowling wasn't the greatest, but that was NOT any fault of the St Clair Bowling Alley. We've been here several times for the State Tournament, and everyone has treated us well.

Never have open lanes,To much stuff going on, with 45 lanes they never have any lanes available…read more They have too much leagues. Too much tournaments like come on, dude.

Well, it had been quite a while since my last visit to Pappy's, and it's safe to say the food is…read morestill incredible! I went with two coworkers last week and we got there around 11:45am. The line wasn't too long, but I did notice it's set up a little differently than I remember. They now use more of the building, so the line runs down the hallway and loops into the restaurant, with two ordering counters available. While you're waiting, they have menus to look at and even a QR code if you'd rather pull it up on your phone. We ended up waiting about 10 minutes before ordering. Once we got to the counter, everything moved quickly. The staff member helped us right away and let us know they'd bring the food out to our table, which I was glad hasn't changed. One thing I did notice is that the original ordering/dining area is no longer open for seating, it looks like it's now used for staff and possibly catering/to-go orders. They have their drink station available for self-service and offer sodas and sweet and unsweet tea options as well as water. Luckily, there's still plenty of seating in the newer dining area, plus a good number of outdoor tables if you want to sit at a picnic table and enjoy the weather. Within a few minutes, we heard our names called and our food came out fast. And honestly, it was just as good as ever. I was especially happy with the sweet potato fries, and even though applesauce isn't anything fancy, it's kind of the perfect side for me at Pappy's. I ended up eating about half of my meal and boxing the rest up for dinner later, which is always a win. Overall, such a great spot, and I'm really glad it's so close to work. Definitely still a fan and will keep going back.

Went on a road trip recently, and spent a few days in St. Louis. Since St. Louis has a whole style…read moreof rib named after it, I had to try and seek out the best in town. My research brought me here to Pappy's. I'm very glad it did. Ambiance starts with a line out the door, literally. You slowly shuffle down a long hallway full of Pappy's memorabilia. Then you make it to the ordering counter, order, and find a table. The dining room is huge, plenty of tables, with a full complement of sauces on each table. The service people at the counter were friendly, and so were the people delivering the food. The food came out quick and hot and delicious. We had baked beans and potato salad for sides, and they were pretty solid. Nothing show-stealing, but no complaints about them whatsoever. And of course, we got the ribs. Tender, juicy, a nice bite and chew, a decent bark, just a really wonderful rib. Better than any St. Louis style rib I've ever had back home in Florida. Other states, hard to say, the jury's out, but in that moment, I was eating a five-star rib. So good. We also got a 1/4 pound of the Burnt Ends. Usually, burnt ends are the king of meats, but I think we've entered the phase of America, where they're just another variety of meat and not necessarily upper echelon anymore. That being said, these were pretty ok. Should have gotten more ribs. Overall, Pappy's was pretty wow. Great local spot with a lot of pride and history, excellent ribs, I will definitely try to come back next time I'm in town.

Comfort food with so much soul. This spot is always packed and for good reason…read more This spot isn't trying to reinvent anything, and that's exactly why it works. Fried swai, mac & cheese, green beans... the classics, executed perfectly. The fried swai is crispy, seasoned, and exactly what you want it to be. The mac & cheese was so rich and dangerously easy to overeat. I had to get the green beans for some balance. The staff is so fun and very confident the food lives up to the hype.... and it does.

Met a friend here for lunch at his suggestion and I was not disappointed…read more Upon entering I was greeted by several staff all of whom friendly and accommodating. I ordered baked chicken, dressing and greens. I know everyone has preferences to how greens and dressing are prepared. Well, the greens were just the way I like them. They were cooked with turkey. They were flavored and not soggy. The baked chicken was really good as well. The dressing was not the way I prefer. It was more dense than I like. I mixed it with my greens and that got it to the consistency that I prefer. My friend ordered the salmon bowl and although I was happy with my order, I will try that on my next visit!

Even though there was a long wait, it was worth the time spent. The service and the taste was…read moregreat and the timing of when we received our order was quick.

Had a friend, a BBQ aficionado recommend Bogart's since I was flying out of St Louis. We stopped…read morein today. Got the last order of burnt ends for the day. Sided that with deviled eggs potato salad and fire & ice pickles. The burnt ends were the best I've ever had. Tender and flavorful. Didn't even need the multiple BBQ sauces available. Although I did try them and they were excellent. I also loved the potato salad. Was unique and delicious. Couldn't have had a better meal for $20. Left stuffed and happy. The staff was super friendly as well. Had several people check in on us as we were eating. Can't wait to go back again.

HollyBerry provided the catering services for our daughter's wedding, July, 2025. From our first…read moremeeting to the serving of the meal they excelled in service and food quality. Kelley, the Catering Service Director, made sure every detail from the menu to how the food was displayed was exactly as my daughter wanted it. No detail was too small. When I need catering again I will not hesitate to contact HollyBerry.

Holly Berry provided an absolute fantastic lunch today for my coworkers and I. Wraps, sandwiches,…read morepasta, chicken, two kinds of sliders, salad, drinks and dessert and all were top notch! Highly recommend ! Professional delivery and set-up also. Best catering we've had in a long time!

My family has frequented this space for their Mother's Day and Easter specials. The service and the…read morefood have drastically and continually taken a downturn. We went today for Mother's Day and our timeslot was at 2 o'clock. We got there on time. The food had already been sitting out for a while. It was dried out and cold. There were only a few items that were still warm. The coffee was cold. My two year-old nephew was in a booster seat that literally fell apart while he was in it and he fell to the ground. I asked for the manager. The district manager came out and did zero to make things right except for bring over a new booster chair he smiled in our faces and seemed like he could absolutely care less. We didn't hear from him for the rest of the time that we were there. We will never come back.

My family and I came here for their Easter brunch and Mother's Day brunch. The price was fair and…read moreyou have to make a reservation and pay in advance. It does make it easy the day of by having paid already. There's paid parking $10.00. They have a nice variety of food options, beverages and dessert. For an additional fee they offer bottomless mimosas. Soda, coffee and juice is included. They can accommodate large groups. The food is good and so is the service. The area of improvement would be the logistics the day of. We waited for 45 minutes to be seated at our reserved time for Mother's Day. Once they get that figured out things will be so much better.

Had a great party at Favazza's! we served about 70 people family style and everything was…read moredelicious. The food was incredible and the service outstanding. we will be back. thanks for a great time!

This place was absolutely amazing!! I got the chicken Alfredo and believe it was the best Alfredo…read moreI've had to this day!! The service was very fast and friendly will definitely be back!!

Classic St. Louis style Family Italian Eatery. Nostalgia and toasted raviolis all wrapped up in a…read moreprovel topped pizza ! Love it!

The food is great. The staff is efficient and personable.Farotto's is definitely a favorite.read more