Historical September–October 2019 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Recently, I was at lunch at Three Kings Public House with an old friend who happens to be a life-long University City resident. “The Loop is just not a place to shop anymore,” she lamented.
When we were done eating, I walked her out the door and pointed her in the direction of several new retail shops.
Her response, “Wow!” and off she went to shop.
My conversation with my dear friend got me thinking. At least 20 new businesses have opened in the Delmar Loop since last August. Limit Avenue to Melville boasts a shop in every storefront. Further east, the 5800 block is also fully leased. New businesses have popped up throughout the Delmar Loop that lend to the diverse culture of this celebrated boulevard. What have you missed? There’s so much to discover! 1._ Babes Boutique, 6378 Delmar 2._ Bob.Q, 571 Melville 3._ Body Genie, 5856 Delmar 4._ CBD Kratom, 6331 Delmar 5._ Fox Fire Restaurant and Bar 6._ HopCat, 6315 Delmar 7._ Ivy Grace, 6277 Delmar 8. _Krab Kingz, 5860 Delmar 9._ Maine Chic Boutique, 6360 Delmar 10. _Mark Anthony Collections, 617 N. Skinker 11. Masala – Indian & Pakistani, 6170 Delmar 12. _Perfect Taste, 6310 Delmar 13. _Poke Doke, 6316 Delmar 14. _Prime 55, 6100 Delmar 15. _Simply Flawless Hairtique, 5860 Delmar 16. _Streetstylez Boutique, 5854 Delmar 17. _Sweet Leaf, 6633 Delmar 18. _Tasti-Tea, 567-A Melville 19. _The Baked Bear, 6140 Delmar 20. _Yoga Source, 6170 Delmar If you need an excuse to get out, Get Looped – First Fridays in the Delmar Loop features close to 40 businesses offering specials and promotions all day and well into the night. And, while you are out and about you can rediscover some of your longtime Loop favorites. How is this for some LOOPgevity: Fitz’s since 1993. Plowsharing Crafts since 1985.
The Silver Lady since 1987. Subterranean Books since 2000. Iron Age Tattoo just celebrated 25 years, woo-hoo!
If you have guests, visiting the Delmar Loop is a great way for them to get a real taste of St. Louis. Take them on a St. Louis Walk of Fame tour and ride the Loop Trolley to the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Need some help navigating the district? Kiku Obata’s team has just completed the brand-new brochures. Pick one up at the Moonrise Hotel, 6177 Delmar, Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar, or Componere Gallery, 6509 Delmar. Look for updates on news and events at VisitTheLoop.com and find us on social media @TheDelmarLoop. Save the date: Small Business Saturday kicks off the holidays in the Loop on Saturday, November 30th.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2019.
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Original source: SD_Times2019_09.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 4.
