Dining St. Louis
Restaurant News
July, 2009
St. Louis Restaurant Guide to fine dining establishments with news about restaurant openings and special events. Restaurants are listed by area for your convenience.
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Dining St. Louis: Special Spotlight
Urban Eats Café to Support Development of New Renewable Energy Sources
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), July 9, 2009 - Urban Eats Café, located at 3301 Meramec Street, has agreed to support the development of new renewable energy sources via the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) through AmerenUE's Pure Power® program.
Urban Eats Café's commitment to this voluntary program will help prevent approximately 35 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), a leading greenhouse gas, from entering the atmosphere each year. This is equal to the CO2 reduction provided by taking five cars off the road for a year.
Pure Power is UE's voluntary renewable energy program and the U.S. Department of Energy's 2008 New Green Power Program of the Year Award Winner. It gives residential customers the option to add an extra 1.5 cents/kilowatthour to their monthly bills, offsetting 100 percent of their energy usage with clean, renewable energy. Commercial and industrial customers, like Urban Eats Café, participate by buying "blocks" of Pure Power, paying an additional $15 a month for each 1,000 kilowatt-hours used.
Residential customers can also participate by buying blocks of Pure Power. Pure Power funds are then used to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates from local Green-e® Energy-certified wind farms and other types of renewable energy projects.
Urban Eats Café's annual purchase of 36 blocks of Pure Power makes it a UE Pure Power Leader--a designation reserved for companies, governments or other large users of electricity who agree offset at least 3 percent of their energy usage through Pure Power purchases.
Caya Aufiero, Owner of Urban Eats Café, said, "We were intrigued when we heard about AmerenUE's Pure Power program, but thought our company might be too small to participate. Our Café tries to be socially responsible and relevant to our community, consciously making a living by doing good business in a way that brings a benefit to society. We were amazed to see how easy and affordable it was for us to make a difference in our energy use, just as we do in other areas of our business. It's really within the average person's reach!"
U.S. Military Veteran Opens Jennings Store Under Little Caesars Veterans Program
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), July 5, 2009 - Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is proudly celebrating the grand opening of another store under the Little Caesars Veterans Program, as former U.S. Army Captain David Luckett opens his Little Caesars Pizza restaurant at 8986 Jennings Station Road in Jennings, MO.
"I am excited to be part of the Little Caesars Veterans Program because it offers veterans like me the opportunity to own and operate our own businesses," said Luckett. "I appreciate this innovative program that helps former U.S. military members build for our futures."
Growing up in Memphis, Tenn., David received a commercial aviation degree from the University of Memphis in 1995 before he was commissioned into the United States Army as a lieutenant. After serving in several roles, including platoon leader with the field artillery and company executive officer and battalion logistics officer in the signal corps, David was honorably discharged as a captain in 2000. Three years later, he deployed to Iraq to assist with the reconstruction efforts. He was stationed there for five years as a contractor responsible for training the New Iraqi Army as well as training and support for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
After returning from Iraq in 2008, Luckett moved to St. Louis to be closer to his son, Tyler and pursue his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. He saw the Little Caesars franchise opportunity advertised on a pizza box at the Little Caesars store where his son worked in St. Louis and decided to research the opportunity more. After learning about the Little Caesars Veterans Program he knew he had found the right franchise system to make his dreams a reality.
"Little Caesars provides outstanding training to its franchisees and gives us the support and tools necessary to run our businesses," said Luckett. "It is a strong brand with a high-quality product and I look forward to serving fresh, hot pizza to Jennings residents ready when they are, with no waiting or need to call ahead."
The Little Caesars Veterans Program was created in 2006 to thank veterans for their service and provide them with career opportunities when they transition to civilian life or seek a career change. It offers honorably discharged, service-disabled veterans, such as Lockett, who qualify as Little Caesars franchisees, a benefit of up to approximately $68,000 on their first store. Honorably discharged, non-service-disabled veterans who qualify as Little Caesars franchisees are eligible for a benefit of up to approximately $20,000 on their first store.
"With talented veterans such as David joining the Little Caesars team, the Little Caesars Veterans Program continues to grow and offer veterans business ownership opportunities," said David Scrivano, president, Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. "The skills David gained in the military, such as teamwork, dedication and a familiarity with processes, will enable him to become a strong Little Caesars franchisee."
Some of the menu items Luckett will feature in his store include HOT-N-READY(R) Pizza, Crazy Bread(R), Caesar Wings(R) and Caesar Dips(R).
In one of the largest U.S. quick serve restaurant research studies in 2008, Little Caesars was named the best value for the money of all quick serve restaurant chains.* Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track(R) research study tracks key consumer behavioral and attitudinal measures for all major fast-food chains. Surveys were conducted among more than 94,000 quick service restaurant customers in 75 major markets across the U.S. Little Caesars was also named highest rated pizza chain for "Convenience of Locations" and "Speed of Service."
Since the program launched in over two years ago, interest has remained high in the Little Caesars Veterans Program. Currently, more than 50 veterans collectively are applying more than $1.5 million in credits and benefits to help them grow their Little Caesars businesses. To date, more than 2,500 inquires have been made about the program.
The Center for Veterans Enterprise (part of the Department of Veterans Affairs), Marine For Life (an organization that helps Marines and Sailors transition to civilian life), and the International Franchise Association (through its VetFran program) are points of contact for the Little Caesars Veterans Program. They can provide information about the requirements and qualifications of becoming a Little Caesars franchisee.
Phantom of the Grand 'Ole Opry
Through July 2009
Millions of people flock to the Grand Ole Opry House (Bissell Mansion) to see Tammy Whino's one woman show, "Stand By Your Man - Even Though He's a No-Good Worthless Drunk, Who Lives Off Your Royalties." Poor Tammy can't live on her royalties, which is why she's still performing instead of retiring to the Bahamas with her own stash of botox. Tammy's temper tantrums got her thrown out of the Golden Nugget in Vegas, so Wayne Newton banished her to Branson. Here, amid the fried chicken, line dancing and dinner theatre, Tammy is the Queen of the Grand Ole Opry. Or is she?
There are rumors that the Opry is haunted. Some say that Elvis Presley himself, the King of Rock and Roll, isn't really dead. After rehab at the Betty Ford Clinic, he emerged clean and sober and vowed since he had conquered Rock and Roll, it was now time to conquer Country Western. But after Elvis made his debut, he ate a peanut butter and jelly doughnut laced with ...? Did he survive? Could Elvis be lurking beneath the catacombs of the Opry? When Tammy Whino is found murdered, many suspect Elvis.
So, ya all come down and help Kenny Rogeers, Dolly Pardon and all your favorite country western singers as they try to apprehend Tammy Whino's KILLER. Perhaps the Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry will be revealed to the audience, uh-huh, uh-huh.
Make your reservations now; It would be a CRIME to miss out on this much FUN! Call the Bissell Mansion at 314-533-9830 or 1-800-690-9838.
Archived St. Louis Fine Restaurant News:
 Terrace View at City Garden to Create New Urban Dining Experience
Legendary Porter's Steakhouse in Collinsville Re-Opens with New Look and Dining Experience
Chef Trosch Joins Lumière Place from the World-Renowned Fontainebleau Resort
National Restaurant Association Calls on 111th Congress to Quickly Enact Food Safety Reforms
Restaurant Operators More Pessimistic About Sales Growth in Coming Months
Healthy Kids' Meals, Local Produce, Mini Desserts Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009
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