Latest news with #TedDrewes
Axios
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Our readers' guide for the perfect St. Louis road trip
Spring break is almost here for thousands of Middle Tennessee students. Why it matters: Schools in Davidson, Williamson, Wilson and Sumner counties are among the many that will be closed next week. That means many families will be hitting the road. State of play: We've written about plenty of convenient vacation options for Nashville families over the years, but one location in particular seemed to inspire and delight our readers. 🏆 The winner: St. Louis, Missouri. Nashville apparently loves the Gateway City. When we wrote about our plans for a team road trip to STL, we got flooded with enthusiastic recommendations. Here are our readers' top picks. 🍦 Ted Drewes Frozen Custard: This St. Louis institution was by far the most-referenced attraction. The custard is so thick you can flip it upside down without losing a drop. Virginia K. said the dessert staple is an "absolute can't miss." "It tastes best in a Cardinal hat but it's good in a paper cup too." 🛝 City Museum, which Richard S. calls "an all-ages architectural playground." He means that literally. You really need to see it to believe it. There are more than 30 slides for kids and adults, including some that twist all the way down from the roof; a vintage 1940 Ferris wheel; underground tunnels; and the world's largest pencil. 🐅 Forest Park, which David L. describes as "the St. Louis version of NYC's Central Park." (It's actually bigger than Central Park.) Attractions include a free zoo, multiple museums and world-class musical theater presented outdoors. 🍕 St. Louis pizza is unlike any other pie you've tried. It's served on a thin, crispy crust with sweet tomato sauce. But the defining feature is the polarizing Provel cheese, a mixture of cheddar, Swiss and provolone. Readers are split on the best place to try some. Imo's is a local giant, but Marjorie P. suggests Pirrone's Pizzeria in Florissant. 🍝 The Hill is an Italian neighborhood loaded with authentic cuisine, including the local delicacy, toasted ravioli. 🍔 Blueberry Hill serves what many Axios Nashville readers consider the city's best burger. The intrigue: That's just a small sample. So many emails came in, we briefly thought we'd been hacked. 💭 Adam's thought bubble: I went to Saint Louis University in the 2000s, so I thought my Missouri bona fides were strong. But I was no match for our readers. We have several passionate STL stans in our midst.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ted Drewes opens for 96th season with safety upgrades in progress
ST. LOUIS – While the St. Louis region is still in the thick of winter, Ted Drewes has officially reopened for its 96th season of frozen custard. 'This is our time of the year. This is when we open up, and we're really excited,' owner Travis Dillon said. Improvements to the iconic establishment have been in the works since closing for the winter. The City of St. Louis continues making these safety improvements to the busy section of Chippewa Street. Over the coming weeks, visitors will notice added bump-out curb extensions, concrete traffic barriers, a crosswalk, new lighting, and a Real Time Crime Center camera at the location. The custard shop's east parking lot entrance will also be relocated. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'Another key issue is that our entrance, which has been here now since 1941, the entrance on our east side, is moved east toward our gift shop over here. That's another good safety precaution,' Dillon added. New safety measures follow the latest incident that occurred just before Christmas when 19-year-old Rasool Al Janabi crashed through metal barriers, hitting five people, and striking a sixth person when he backed up and drove away. Ted Drewes opened Thursday morning at 11 a.m. with customers lined up, ready to place their orders. 'We are so proud and so blessed that all our customers come on a busy day no matter what the temperature is; that is why we try really hard. It doesn't matter what the temperature is and the season? And we are ready,' Dillon said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ted Drewes reopens for 96th season with safety improvements
ST. LOUIS — While the St. Louis region is still in the thick of winter, Ted Drewes announced on Monday it plans to reopen this week for its 96th season. The St. Louis staple revealed on Instagram it plans to reopen on Thursday at 11 a.m. with 'big improvements in the works.' The city of St. Louis said it would implement several safety measures while Ted Drewes remained closed for the winter season in hopes they would be finished before reopening. These improvements include a new crosswalk with a pedestrian-activated signal, a concrete traffic barrier, and a raised median. Additional improvements involve new lighting, parking lot enhancements, and safer sidewalks. The latest incident occurred just before Christmas when 19-year-old Rasool Al Janabi crashed through metal barriers, hitting five people, and struck a sixth person when he backed up and drove away. Al Janabi later returned to the scene and was taken into custody, now facing five felony charges for leaving the scene and causing physical 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
