Historical Winter 2003 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
This year, doing our holiday shopping and entertaining presents some interesting challenges and opportunities. Getting in and out of the neighborhood has become quite an exercise, but, at the same time, we’ve never been richer in interesting places to buy gifts or gift certificates, as well to entertain friends and family. Construction get us down? -No Way! Shopping On Delmar, east of Skinker, there are several great new places: BitterSweet Botanicals, profiled in this issue, recently moved to 6172 Delmar from their previous location in The U City Loop. What a lovely place — see Sheryl for all your floral needs. Right next door at 6176, Big Shark Athletic Gear.
During the holidays, they’re taking 25% off all triathlon apparel from Zoot and ORCA.
Call 862-1818 for information on all their athletic apparel and access o – ries for running,biking, swimming, yoga, triathlon, lounging, and living! MacroSun International has a wonderful array of items from the east. Plus, they’re having a major “Pre-Holiday” sale Nov. 8-23 with 20 to 50% off storewide, and Free Henna Indian Body Art on Nov.15 and Dec. 6. Directly across the street, Big Shark Bicycle, our long-time Loop neighbor, has moved into fabulous new space next to the Pageant, where concert tickets might be the perfect holiday gift. For jewelry, clothing, and more, don’t miss Diversity Gallery @ the Pageant.
On the west side of the theatre, you’ll find Sole Survivor, with fine leather goods and Naot Footwear. Further east, Chizom’s, located at 6016 Delmar, has the latest “hiphop” fashions.
The adjacent Genesis Coffee House carries coffee beans as well as a hot cup, located next to one of the neighborhood’s oldest surviving businesses, Boulevard Cleaners. For other shopping you can walk to, try our friends west of Skinker, too, in the 6200 block: Futon Express has bedding and more; for New Age metaphysics try JuJu Magic Temple; a fine bookstore, Subterranean Books, and our long-time neighbor, Plowsharing Crafts for handmade craft items from around the world, as well as Sun Star Divine and Family for African culture items.
In the 6300 block, Altered Skates has skateboards and more; Beyond the Wall with posters, frames, and toys; also, Blooms in the Loop flower shop; Faru, with distinctive gifts and collectibles; HSB Tobacconist; Nieja Bend with wonderful jewelry; Phoenix Rising for sparkling gifts; Blues and Foot Locker, and Squad One Sports for casual wear; Streetside Records for all things musical, and Baton Music for instruments, too; Goodluck Shoe and Soul for Your Sole for shoes; Rag A Rama, Robbi’s custom leather goods, Runway Fashion with European apparel, and the premier boutique, Ziezo, next to the Tivoli. Gifts for the home abound at Good Works and Intaglia. At the Market in the Loop, you’ll find the Silver Lady and Zuma Beach Bead Company; nearby is Meli Melo with its great jewelry and accessories, toys and cards. Cross the street to Archetypes, with its great accessories, or Sunshine Daydream for tie-dyes, Hats n Stuff, and the venerable and exciting Vintage Vinyl. Why go anywhere else with all this shopping variety? Food For dining out or eating in, the following huge assortment of restaurants beckons: 5700 block: Big Jake’s BBQ and Marion’s Café; 6000 block: Genesis House Coffeehouse; 6100 block: Thai Café and soon the Miro Nuevo Latino (opening December, 2003); 6200 block: Salvato’s Café and Deli, Delmar Restaurant and Lounge, Thai Country Café, Thai Gai Yang, and on Eastgate, Thai Seafood and shortly a new Asian restaurant and lounge called 609 U (opening December, 2003). 6300 block: Seki Japanese, Tomatillo Mexican Grill, and Riddle’s Penultimate for great food and wine. 6500 block: our signature restaurant, Blueberry Hill, Brandt’s (check out the special time for children on Monday evenings), Saleem’s, and Red Sea. 6600 block: Fitz’s, Melting Pot, Loop Subway, St. Louis Bread Co., St. Louis Bubble Tea Co., Smoothie King, Starbuck’s, Theo’s Frozen Custard, Cicero’s, Fatima’s Restaurant. At the Market in the Loop: Mama’s Coal Pot, Racanelli’s New York Pizzeria, Wong’s Wok. Altogether, the 70 shops and dining spots listed here offer a wonderful variety for the holidays and everyday. Happy walking, neighbors!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Winter 2003.
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