What Was The Biggest Business Story Of The Year in Creve Coeur?

New businesses came to town while some large employers packed up in Creve Coeur in 2012.

We've reached that time of year where we're reflecting back on the year that was and what had Creve Coeur talking in 2012.  Today, we're opening the floor to discussion about the biggest business stories in town over the past year. Many new businesses opened up shop in Creve Coeur over the past 12 months, like Potbelly, and Ray's Donuts, while other established businesses made major changes and expanded their presence, as AMC Theatre did when it brought a Dine-In approach to the West Olive 16. What's Your Photo of the Year One story that has played out through all of 2012 and will likely go into next year are the plans Delmar Gardens hopes to get approved for a new set of facilities on Ladue Road near Interstate 270. The year in business …

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Top Stories In November: Election Results, Crime News & Food Trucks

We're sharing the top 10 stories originally posted on Creve Coeur Patch during the month of November.

Pardon us for being in a bit of a reflective mood as we start the month of December. Creve Coeur Patch readers had a wide pallete when it came to what they clicked on over the past month. Here's a look at our Top 10 stories which were originally published in the month of November*: Election 2012 Missouri News, Results: Dems Roll—Obama Wins Presidency, Nixon and McCaskill Also Win   AMC's West Olive Theatre in Creve Coeur Ready For Dining Debut   Sneak Peek at Nearby Walmart Black Friday Deals   Missouri Tobacco Tax, Judicial Ballot Questions Fail At The Polls   See Our 'Doing the Most Good' Volunteer Nominees for the Region   De Smet Blitzes CBC, Earns State Semifinal Football Slot   Graphic Detail Emerges In Berger Sexual Misconduct Case…

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Restaurant Inspections: Bread Co, AMC Theatres & Hooters

Each week, Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health as well as their grade.

Here are the latest restaurant inspections for the past 90 days:  AMC Theatre Address: 12657 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: Oct. 15 Type of Inspection: Opening Risk Factor: 1 Grade: 100-A Comments: None Romano’s Macaroni Grill Address: 10453 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur Date of Inspection: Oct. 11 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 98-A Comments: Electrical plate needed to be placed in the kitchen; light fixture missing shield. Hooter’s Address: 2675 N. Highway 67, Florissant Date of Inspection: Oct. 11 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 3 Grade: 99-A Comments: Inspector noted cooler being serviced and ice is being used for drop pans; floor is being re-grouted in sections. Saint Louis Bread Company Address: …

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Who's Hiring

Wanted: Homemaker, Movie Theater Supervisor, Pharmacy Triage Technician and More

Here’s your weekly roundup of who’s hiring in Creve Coeur and nearby.

Each week, Creve Coeur Patch teams up with neighboring Patch sites to find businesses seeking to fill positions in town and in nearby communities. Here are five opportunities we found this week. Who’s Hiring: AMC Movie Theaters Location: Creve Coeur Job: Supervisor Experience: Minimum of six months experience in guest-focused business (retail, restaurant, hospitality, etc.), according to the listing, along with other qualifications. To Apply: Visit the job listing for more information.   Who’s Hiring: Hidden Lake Location: Florissant Job: Homemaker To Apply: Visit the job listing for more information.   Who’s Hiring: Omnicare Location: Florissant Job: Pharmacy triage technician Experience: "Previous experience as a pharmacy technician and/…

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'Potter' Casts Spell on Area Theaters

As the final installment of the film series, the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" drew sold-out crowds to Creve Coeur movie theaters.

Since the launch of the Harry Potter film saga in 2001, attending the midnight premieres have become tradition for movie-goers young and old alike. Katie and Rebecca Mick have seen all seven films at their midnight premiere and July 14, they were more than ready to view the 8th and final movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2." "Our father is here, too," Katie said. "He's dressed up as Cornelius Fudge." The Micks joined sold-out crowds at at the AMC West Olive 16 movie theatre in Creve Coeur. All 12 of the 12 midnight screenings sold out by Wednesday evening. “They started letting [ticket-holders] in around 8 p.m.,” said Lt. Galen Cox of Rock Hill, who served security duty at the theater. Cox said seating opened in the …

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Viewfinder: Harry Potter Edition

Creve Coeur Patch invites you to share your stories, memories and comments about the books and the movies.

The end of the Harry Potter saga is nearly here. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 hits movie theaters starting with screenings nationwide at midnight Thursday. Creve Coeur Patch invites you to share your thoughts about all of it. Did Harry Potter bring you or your family back to books? Have the movies been faithful to the books, or is this all just a bunch of hype? One thing is for sure. The movie theaters are going to be busy. At the AMC Creve Coeur, there were 275 tickets to the midnight showings as of 5 p.m. Wednesday. Down the street at the AMC West Olive 16, where 12 screens will show Potter tonight, 7 of 12 showings were sold out by late Wednesday afternoon. Patch found one family of three waiting outside Wednesday. Share …

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Frugal Family

Summer Brings Sizzling Savings

With Memorial Day past and schools wrapping up, businesses recognize the unofficial start of summer with deals.

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you eight great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen, just add them to our comment box. This week, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on slushes, sunglasses and more summer fun. Remember to check with the merchants for additional conditions. 1. SONIC Deal: During Sonic's "Happy Hour," from 2-4…

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