Stocks Rise After Fed Holds Rates

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 28, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stock markets finished Wednesday’s trading session higher after the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady, while technology and semiconductor stocks provided support as investors evaluated corporate earnings, persistent inflation, and the possibility of another interest-rate increase before the end of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all advanced, although gains were modest as Wall Street absorbed the central bank’s latest monetary policy decision. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10–2 to keep the federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4.00%, confirming

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Licensing, Platforms and Real Costs

(STL.News) I’ve talked to a fair number of people who opened casino sites, and almost none of them say the software was the hard bit. What they bring up is the paperwork, or the bank that turned them down twice, or that marketing invoice in month three that nobody saw coming. So if you’re reading up on how to start an online gambling business, you probably picture a nice website full of slots, and honestly it’s closer to running a small regulated finance company that also sells fun. Is there money in it? Yes. According to Statista, online gambling

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12 St. Louis Restaurants We Still Wish Were Open

From legendary steakhouses and Italian restaurants to neighborhood favorites, these former St. Louis dining destinations left memories that continue to endure. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 28, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Some restaurants serve meals. Others become part of a community’s history. Across the St. Louis metropolitan area, generations of diners have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, business achievements, and family gatherings at restaurants that no longer exist in their original form. For longtime residents, the memories often extend far beyond the food. They remember servers who greeted them by name, owners who visited their tables, and dishes they ordered without needing

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Missouri’s 12 Best German Restaurants

ST. LOUIS, MO. — October 28, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Missouri’s German culinary heritage extends far beyond Oktoberfest celebrations, historic breweries, and Hermann’s wineries. Across the state, restaurants continue serving traditional German specialties, including schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst, spätzle, and German potato salad. While Hermann may be Missouri’s best-known destination for German culture, some of the state’s most interesting German dining experiences are in smaller communities and metropolitan neighborhoods that get far less attention. From traditional German restaurants in central Missouri to Austrian cuisine in Kansas City and German-inspired beer halls in St. Louis, the state’s dining landscape reflects generations of European

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Wonton King Remains Open During Olive Boulevard Construction

Sidewalk, curb, and driveway improvements in University City are temporarily affecting access to the parking lot, but Wonton King remains open and welcomes customers. UNIVERSITY CITY, MO – October 28, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Wonton King, a popular Chinese restaurant at 8116 Olive Boulevard in University City, remains open despite ongoing sidewalk, curb, and driveway construction that has temporarily restricted access to its parking lot. The construction activity along Olive Boulevard is part of a broader effort to improve the community’s infrastructure, pedestrian accessibility, and roadway conditions. Although the work is creating temporary inconveniences for motorists and nearby businesses, the improvements

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Wonton King Open as Olive Boulevard Construction Continues

UNIVERSITY CITY, MO – October 28, 2026 (STL.News) Motorists traveling along Olive Boulevard in University City may notice construction barriers, torn-up pavement, and temporarily closed driveways near Wonton King Chinese Restaurant. Although the construction activity may lead passing drivers to believe the restaurant is closed, the business remains open and accessible. Wonton King, located at 8116 Olive Boulevard, continues operating while sidewalk, curb, and driveway improvements take place along the commercial corridor. Several entrances to the property’s parking area are temporarily blocked, but one access point remains open. The situation highlights a familiar challenge for neighborhood businesses: maintaining customer

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Clayton Approves Citadel Prime In Former Tony’s Space

New York hospitality group associated with Delmonico’s advances plans for a 9,676-square-foot steakhouse at 105 Carondelet Plaza following unanimous City Council approval. CLAYTON, MO – October 28, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) A new upscale steakhouse planned for the former Tony’s restaurant location in downtown Clayton has cleared an important development milestone, with the Clayton City Council unanimously approving a conditional use permit for Citadel Prime at 105 Carondelet Plaza. The council approved Resolution No. 2026-31 on October 13, 2026, following a public hearing concerning the proposed restaurant. The motion passed 7–0, according to the meeting transcript. Citadel Prime is associated with

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25 Classic Diner Sandwiches Americans Once Loved

From hot roast beef smothered in gravy to fried bologna and the St. Louis St. Paul sandwich, these traditional favorites recall the golden age of American diners and lunch counters. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 27, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Long before restaurant menus filled with gourmet burgers, specialty chicken sandwiches, and elaborate wraps, American diners offered a wide variety of sandwiches. Some were inexpensive lunches made with everyday ingredients. Others were substantial meals covered in gravy, stacked with meat, or grilled until the cheese melted and the bread turned golden brown. These sandwiches became part of America’s dining traditions. Workers

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KC Firm to Investigate St. Louis Police Board

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway assigns outside counsel to investigate possible Sunshine Law violations following the police board’s approval of Chief Robert Tracy’s contract extension and salary increase. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 27, 2026 (STL.News) KC Firm – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has assigned a Kansas City law firm to investigate the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners following controversy over the board’s approval of a substantial salary increase and contract extension for Police Chief Robert Tracy. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed Monday, October 26, that Graves Garrett Greim will handle the investigation into possible violations of

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Old Millstream Inn: Main Street’s Creekside Hideaway

ST. CHARLES, MO – October 27, 2026 (StLouisRestaurantReview) Walk far enough down the brick pavement of Historic Main Street in St. Charles, past the boutiques, wine bars, and gaslit storefronts, and you’ll reach a spot locals have quietly enjoyed for years. The Old Millstream Inn, at 912 South Main Street near McDonough Street, is the kind of place visitors stumble onto and then plan their next trip around. It isn’t flashy, and it doesn’t try to be. It’s a rustic, brick-walled tavern with a deep beer list, a basement bar with a nickname, a tree-shaded creekside patio, and a

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