Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In this episode, Talkow talks with Chris Meyer, owner of Songbird.

Chickpeas for breakfast? That’s the brainchild of senior Chiara Munzi, who launched chickpea oatmeal company ChiChi in 2022.

While breakfast may consist of simply grabbing a quick pastry and a coffee on the way to class for most of the Washington University community, the new Parkside Cafe on the East End is beginning to expand food options on campus to kick off students’ days.

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I would venture to say that while breakfast is a beloved meal, the classic breakfast cuisine is best enjoyed mid-day or even in the evening. That is why I have always found it frustrating that breakfast and brunch cafés never remain open past 3 p.m.

City Diner at the Fox is the most convenient and coveted place to eat before or after seeing a musical at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. You can come in, sit down and enjoy your experience out for a cheap price.