A round-up of news from mostly Maplewood businesses, in no particular order.
Foundation Grounds (7298 Manchester) has new hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, (that’s the new part). Sunday is 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. On Memorial Day the hours will be 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There’s a giant hole dug behind Foundation Grounds. It’s where new stairs and the entrance to the basement door will be, as part of their addition. A porch at the door, above it, will lead to the kitchen garden in the back.
Have a free cup of La Cosecha coffee while you browse at The Book House (7352 Manchester). Buy a book, and take the receipt to La Cosecha Coffee (7360 Manchester) for 10 percent off.
Paramount Jewelers (7348 Manchester) has a new showcase. They’re using it for seasonal displays, like Mothers Day items, for instance.
A Pizza Story (7278 Manchester) is in the middle of hiring and getting all the details tied up before opening. Here’s more photos of the inside.
Alderman David Cerven has moved his photography studio, Studio Altius, from 2301 Big Bend to 822 Hanley Industrial Court, in Brentwood.
Pawn & Jewelry (7364 Manchester) now carries e-cigarettes.
EFS Solar (7312 Manchester) has a new sign.
Airedale Antics is holding its annual Saturday before Memorial Day sale. They’re also still seeking a groomer.
QuikTrip is opening in early June: more details and interior photos here.
Several independent Maplewood businesses will be closed or have reduced hours on Memorial Day. Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights city offices will be closed.
Reduced hours or open Monday
- EFS Energy, open part of Monday afternoon
- Foundation Grounds, open Monday 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Penzeys Spices, open Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- The Book House, Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Home Wine Kitchen, open Monday – “No Menu Monday” is on, like usual
- Great Harvest Bakery, closed Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day). Normally open Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- The Heights, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday
- Strange Donuts, open as usual. This weekend’s Stranger is with Gringo
Closed on Monday
- Airedale Antics
- Cheryl’s Herbs
- Great Harvest Bakery
- J&E’s Office City
- Flying Tiger
- La Cosecha Coffee
- Scheidt Hardware
- Stone Spiral