delmar loop

Best of: The Loop’s Toasted Ravioli

One must-try of St. Louis is the famous toasted ravioli. Packed with meat or cheese, these “toasted ravs” or “T-ravs” are a St. Louis delicacy. For any WashU student looking to sample these treats for themselves, here are a few spots to get them on the Delmar Loop.

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Best of: STL Concert Venues

The music scene in St. Louis has had a long, vibrant history. Here’s a guide to some of the best concert venues in the St. Louis area.

| Contributing Writer

Washington University buys nine Delmar Loop properties in largest land grab yet

Several St. Louis news sources announced yesterday that Washington University purchased nine properties on the Delmar Loop from Joe Edwards, a longtime St. Louis property owner, at the end of 2022. The University, now one of the district’s largest property owners, acquired two parking lots and seven buildings, including the well-known Pin-Up Bowl, a bowling alley near campus.

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Musings from a trip to Thai Country Café

Bright red lights flickering “Thai Country Café” ushered me towards a quaint restaurant nestled in the middle of the Delmar Loop. With the ring of a bell as I opened the door, an employee emerged from the back of the restaurant, walking toward me across the white-tiled floor. 

| Staff Writer

Corner 17 owner graduates with Olin business degree

Xin Wei, the owner of Corner 17, W Karaoke Lounge and Lulu’s Local Eatery, recently completed his Master of Business Administration degree at the Olin Business School.  Wei is a restaurateur who has been involved in the industry since 2007, when his family opened their first restaurant. In 2013, Wei’s family opened Corner 17, a […]

| Staff Writer

Businesses on Delmar Loop adapt to changing landscape; WU community helps keep doors open

The spread of COVID-19 and frequently changing guidelines have contributed to the difficulties that small businesses on the Delmar Loop have grappled with over the past year.

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Loop Trolley Transportation Development District seeks to revive the Loop Trolley

Leaders of the Loop Trolley Transportation Development District are hoping to resurrect the Loop Trolley after its 13-month run was cut short in December 2019 due to insufficient revenue.

Sulan Pathiranage | Contributing Reporter

Staff Editorial: The little trolley that couldn’t

$51 million was invested into the Loop Trolley only for it to not keep its promises.

Kung Fu Tea opening draws long lines with variety of flavorful bubble tea options

Kung Fu Tea appears to be the Loop’s newest star. The bubble tea chain opened a location on Delmar Boulevard Wednesday, Sept. 25, with a grand opening event on Sunday featuring traditional lion dances performed by martial arts school International Shaolin Wushu Center.

Elizabeth Phelan | Staff Writer

Mr. Edwards’ neighborhood: Riding the Loop Trolley with Joe Edwards

We boarded the cream-and-blue-colored trolley car and sat on the wooden seating alongside one of the vehicle’s walls. As the trolley began to chug Eastward along the 2.2 mile line, I likened the feeling of its slightly bumpy, rocking motion to that of an amusement park tram.

Jaden Satenstein | Senior Scene Editor

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