Friday, May 18, 2012
Each week, we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert.
When it comes to restaurants, O'Fallon has it covered. We have some great local places that many would consider community gems; we have some restaurants that aren't exactly mom-and-pop but are unique to the area; and we certainly—for better or for worse—have plenty of chains lining our main streets. But what we don't have is a consistent food critic to tell us what's good and what's not. That's where you come in. We could throw some money at a professional food critic, but that's not exactly what Patch is all about. We'd much rather know the opinion of the fine folks that eat there day-in and day-out. It's your community. You eat the food. You tell us if it passes the mark. That's why we are introducing The Friday Food Critic column, …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Carmen Sida, one of O'Fallon Patch's newest bloggers, says it's a shame there is an ordinance restricting fireworks in place to protect the tax payers of the city yet there is little done to utilize it. What do you think?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rush Limbaugh was inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week. An honor well deserved? Or a mistake on the part of Missouri lawmakers?
Rush Limbaugh, the controversial conservative commentator, was enshrined into the Hall of Famous Missourians this week, sparking controversy across the state and country on whether Limbaugh should be worth of such an honor. Limbaugh's name now sits amongst such famous Missourians as Mark Twain, Dred Scott, Jack Buck and Stan Musial. According to the St. Louis Beacon, Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley gave reporters less than a half-hour’s notice of the ceremony. From the Beacon: Tilley’s decision to honor Limbaugh, a Cape Girardeau native, has sparked opposition from Democrats and progressives because of Limbaugh’s often strong words when he talks about people with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh’s bust will be placed in the Capitol’s Hall …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Local farmers’ market vendors say that the fruits and veggies they grow are superior to grocery store produce for many reasons.
Do you buy the freshest produce possible? According to many area farmers, the fruits and vegetables you buy at the grocery store may not be as fresh as you think. With farmers' markets open now (or about to open) around the St. Louis area, including Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Clayton, Ellisville, Wildwood, Arnold and elsewhere, we wanted to talk a little about what "fresh" means to you. Tim Hess, owner of Silent Oaks farm and a vendor at several area farmers’ markets, told Patch that most of the produce sold in local grocery stores comes from Calfornia or Florida, areas where many farms are staffed by migrant workers. “It’s a long trail and at the end of the trail you’ll find that migrant Mexican workers do …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Want to make a meal as fantastic as your mom is? Here are some cooking tips and ideas to spark your creativity.
What makes a mother so special? Is it her enduring patience and understanding, or her unshakeable ability to be there for you no matter what? Most people would agree it's a combination of all these and more, matched with unique personalities that make each mom one of a kind. Cooking can be as unique as a person, making it the perfect gift this Mother's Day. Breakfast in bed, a spring picnic or a comforting dinner can express your gratitude just as much as flowers, hugs and kisses. For breakfast in bed, keep it a sweet, simple affair with fresh fruit and french toast (an indulgence for sure), instead of going out to a busy restaurant for brunch. Kids, use whatever ingredients you know will taste great; bananas, cinnamon, strawberries or …
Cougars for Cannabis is a new club at St. Charles Community College which has stirred debate on campus. We want to know what you think about the issue.
Wednesday's story that featured one St. Charles Community College's newest student clubs, the Cougars for Cannabis Club, sparked a lengthy debate on if student fees should be used for a club that seeks to legalize the use of marijuana. The club’s goal is to create discourse on cannabis policy and to advocate for decriminalization and regulation of marijuana. They plan to organize voter-registration and petition drives and work with NORML, the national nonprofit working to change marijuana laws. But the club’s very existence on campus has been the subject of debate for several months. For more on this story, CLICK HERE. Almost as soon as the story was posted on Wednesday, St. Charles Patch readers began to chime in with their opinions. "…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Cougars for Cannabis is a new club at St. Charles Community College which has stirred debate on campus. We want to know what you think about the issue.
The Cougars for Cannabis Club at St. Charles Community College has sparked some discussion about free speech issues and whether such a club has a place on campus. Read our story: Cougars for Cannabis Club Stirs Debate on Campus The club's goal is to start discussion on U.S. cannabis policy. Some people have said the club should not be approved by the college and should not be able to receive funding because cannabis is illegal. A majority of members of the Student Senate voted against allowing the club to form and receive money. However, administrators overturned the Senate's decision, citing Supreme Court Decisions that found that groups should be able to receive college funding despite having an unpopular view. "Free speech is something …
At Thursday's meeting, the O'Fallon City Council will vote on a resolution for a contract with Shaw Environmental to evaluate the city's Environmental Services Department.
Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: $45,377 Ladies and Gentleman, the number above is finally in writing. The proposal can be found on the city website under Mayor/City Council, agenda for next City Council Meeting. There has not been a single resident that has voiced a need for this evaluation nor has any committee of citizen involvement voiced a need for this evaluation. The cost of this item has not …
Sendak has died at age 83. Tell us your memories of reading his books—especially "Where the Wild Things Are."
My two children are well above the age when they'd sit still for their mother and father reading a book to them. It won't be that many years before they have their own children. They'll be doing the reading. And I have no doubt that Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" will be among the books they crack open and recite. On Tuesday, we learned that the author of perhaps one of the most famous children's books of all time had died at the age of 83. The New York Times' report said the author had died from complications after a recent stroke. Writers have lauded Sendak's worth, but in particular his ability to craft children's stories out of what might have been considered "untraditional" — monsters "roaring their terrible roars" and "…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
House Bill 2103 would exempt businesses with at least 60 percent retail sales from alcohol, tobacco or entertainment from local smoking bans.
Editor's Note: Letters to the Editor are welcomed by Patch. The opinions expressed in letters are only that of the letter writer and do not represent Patch. The letters solely represent the views of the author and have not been edited other than to check for spelling error. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, please review our guidelines here. To the Editor: A current Missouri legislative bill co-sponsored by Rep. Kathie Conway (R-St. Charles County) would compromise the health and safety of Missouri citizens as well as prevent them from determining what is best for their local communities. This bill would prohibit Missouri cities and counties from banning smoking in establishments where at least 60 percent of sales come …
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6:37 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
When Kitaro opened they the quality and service were great but slowly went down. Prices went up and everything else decrease. Not the biggest fan. more ›