St. Louis Food Trucks Named to Best in U.S. List

Seoul Taco, which just opened a storefront in the Delmar Loop, Cha Cha Chow and Guerrilla Street Food were all honored.

The Daily Meal just released its 101 best food trucks in America 2012 list. Three St. Louis area mainstays have made the cut. Seoul Taco, Cha Cha Chow and Guerrilla Street Food were on the list. Here's where they landed on the list: The number one truck in America, according to the list, is Kogi BBQ in Los Angeles.  In October, the Huffington Post reported that food truck dining is not just the latest fad but is a trend that will be sticking around.  Seoul Taco recently opened a brick and mortar store in the Delmar Loop. Guerrilla Street Food was just featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. To see video of the show, click here. Maplewood recently OK'd a 6-month trial period for food trucks. Speedway Eater was the first to …

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Get Out: Pumpkin Carvings, Boo at the Zoo

Patch rounds up the spookiest Halloween fun for this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend in and around University City? Look no further—Patch has you covered!  Friday, Oct. 26 Saturday, Oct. 27 Ongoing Events

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Sharpen Your Knives: Pumpkin Carving This Weekend

The 4th annual great pumpkin carve and glow is this weekend at the Moonrise Hotel.

Nothing says Halloween like carving pumpkins. Roll up your sleeves and spend an afternoon at Moonrise Hotel for the 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Carve & Glow on Saturday, Oct. 27. The free pumpkin carving event runs from 3-6:30 p.m. in the Moonrise Hotel courtyard at 6177 Delmar in The Loop. Pumpkins, basic carving tools and decorating materials will be provided. Enjoy the fall air while hands-deep in pumpkin, or drop your carved pumpkin off ahead of time at Moonrise Hotel. The pumpkin carving runs from 3-6 p.m. At 6 p.m., all pumpkins will be displayed for the official lighting and judging. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories. Jay Philpott of 106.5 The Arch will emcee the event. The panel of guest judges includes Jeff & Randy Vines …

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Win Free Rams Tickets Today at Blueberry Hill

Stop by today until 11 p.m. for a chance to win free tickets and field passes.

Blueberry Hill continues to count down to its 40th anniversary with events and prizes for patrons. Come to Blueberry Hill today between 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and drop your name and phone number in their spinning brass prize cylinder for your chance to win four free tickets and field passes to the St. Louis Rams home opener Sunday, Sept. 16, as part of the 40 day countdown to Blueberry Hill’s 40th Anniversary bash Sept. 8. The winner will be notified on Blueberry Hill’s Facebook page and via telephone Friday, Sept. 7. In August, Blueberry Hill patrons got the chance to win St. Louis Blues tickets.

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Drop By Blueberry Hill, Win Free Blues Tickets

The St. Louis Blues hockey team is joining forces with Blueberry Hill to celebrate the Delmar Loop mainstay's 40th anniversary.

Blueberry Hill continues to count down to its 40th anniversary with events and prizes for patrons. Come to Blueberry Hill today between 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and drop your name and phone number in their spinning brass prize cylinder for your chance to win free tickets to a pre-season St. Louis Blues game as part of the 40 day countdown to Blueberry Hill’s 40th Anniversary bash Sept. 8 The winner will be notified on Blueberry Hill’s Facebook page and via telephone Friday, Aug. 17.

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