Monthly Archives: August 2018

Where to Find the Best Deep Dish Pizza in St. Louis

By St. Louis

deep dish pizzaWhen the craving for traditional deep-dish pizza strikes, you can find several restaurants in the St. Louis area that are serving up tasty pies. Check out these locations to satisfy your craving and enjoy a slice or two at some of the best pizza joints in the city.

Pi Pizzeria

With four locations in St. Louis, Pi Pizzeria is one of the top joints for deep-dish pies. In addition to a wide selection of traditional and unique pizza options, the menu includes plenty of craft beers. Start your meal with an order of spicy pickles, a rustic loaf of garlic bread, or fresh hummus served with veggies and cornmeal flatbread.

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3 Top Blues Music Venues in St. Louis

By St. Louis

blues music venueIf you’re looking for a spot where you can listen to the blues and enjoy a few drinks, you’ll find plenty of options in St. Louis, Missouri. Each of these spots offers its own unique atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to listen to live music, so get out this weekend and enjoy the tunes.

Broadway Oyster Bar

Broadway Oyster Bar has been locally owned and operated in St. Louis for over three decades and is known as the premier location for New Orleans-style fare and live music in the Midwest. Many locals refer to it as BOB and the restaurant is located in a building constructed in the mid-1800s. Over the years, the structure has served as a Chinese laundry facility, a guest and boarding house, and a recording studio. Recent renovations have added modern amenities without sacrificing the space’s historic flair.
Every night, you can listen to live tunes at BOB. In addition to blues music, entertainment includes local and nationally known artists who perform R&B, funk, bluegrass, rock, reggae, and more. Most performances offer free admission, although the more well-known musicians may require a cover charge. As you listen, enjoy food from the menu like blue crab cakes, lobster po’boy sandwiches, creole jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and fresh oysters. This spot also has a full bar menu with signature and traditional cocktails.

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4 Reasons to Switch to a Corolla Hatchback

By Toyota

2019 Carolla hatchbackWhether you drive a Toyota Corolla or another type of sedan, now is the time to upgrade to a Corolla hatchback. This stylish and functional model boasts the impressive features of one of the best-selling vehicles of all time, along with extra cargo space and a shape that makes it perfect for any adventure on your agenda.

Surprisingly Efficient 

You may think that you have to give up fuel economy when you make the switch to a hatchback version of the Corolla, but the 2019 Corolla Hatchback is incredibly efficient. With the manual transmission, fuel economy estimates from the EPA come in at 28 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 31 mpg combined.
Choose the model with the continuously variable transmission to get even better fuel efficiency: 32 mpg in the city, 42 mpg on the highway, and 36 mpg combined. When compared to the sedan version of the Corolla, you’ll quickly see that these numbers are very competitive, making the hatchback a solid choice for commuters and eco-minded drivers.

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A Sneak Peek at the 2019 Toyota Supra

By Toyota

bird peekingThe first Toyota Supra appeared on the market in 1978. It continued to be one of the leading models in the lineup until it was discontinued 2002. However, Toyota recently released a teaser showing the upcoming 2019 model of this old favorite.

First Look

Toyota gave a glimpse of the 2019 Supra at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, although the manufacturer was quick to point out that this version is just a prototype. In the teaser video, the back end of the vehicle is visible, showcasing an oversized spoiler on the trunk lid and a low-slung body style. This design creates a 50-50 front-to-rear weight distribution, providing a low center of gravity. Toyota also confirmed that the Supra will have rear-wheel drive for improved handling, just like the models before it.

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