Ben Welch Is Awarded James Beard Best Chef Semi-Finalist. Acclaimed chef and recent James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest, Ben Welch, has opened doors to Lucy Quinn and Little Lucy, a dual-concept Southern-inspired restaurant and all-day diner located at 4156-4158 Manchester Avenue in the heart of The Grove in St. Louis, Missouri. Named after his late grandmother, Lucille Quinn, the restaurants are a homecoming in every sense. “A 35-year career in kitchens means I often missed family milestones and holidays,…
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity rallies to support Steak ‘n Shake owner. On New Year’s Day, a disturbing incident occurred at the Steak ‘n Shake on Hampton near Highway 40. After employees asked a group to stop smoking inside the restaurant, the situation escalated into chaos. Some individuals from the group jumped over the counter, throwing…
In many fields, including education, business, and beyond, African Americans have historically faced exclusion from professional opportunities. The legal profession is no exception. In St. Louis, Black lawyers were denied membership in the predominantly white St. Louis Bar Association, prompting them to establish their own organization. On January 7, 1922, the Mound City Bar Association…