St. Louis-area business openings and closings in July

RESTAURANTS: Alpha Brewing Distillery, 5232 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

After months of planning and construction, Alpha Brewing Distillery opened as part of a new retail plaza, Maker’s Locale.

A Touch Of Texas BBQ, 3559 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63118

After serving up grilled meats on Cass Avenue, A Touch Of Texas BBQ is now open for business in Tower Grove East.

Brasas, 6138 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63112

Brasas is a Peruvian rotisserie situated across from The Pageant on the Delmar Loop.

The Fountain on Delmar, 5242 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

Part of the Delmar Maker District, the Fountain on Delmar is a spin-off of soda fountain and café Fountain on Locust.

The Ground STL, 109 Ballpark Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011

This coffee and plant shop is situated in a converted house off of Manchester Road.

Jovick Brothers Cafe, 500 North Broadway St. Louis, MO 63102

From the man behind Jovick Brothers Deli and Jovick Brothers Burger comes a new restaurant which offers sandwiches, wraps, salads and breakfast.

Steve’s Hot Dogs on Delmar, 5248 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

Steve’s Hot Dogs opened another location in the Delmar Maker District.

Tacos 4 Life, 14560 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011

This taco chain opened its second St. Louis-area location in July. A third location is slated for Midtown.

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, 12704 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Taziki’s serves items such as gyros, pitas, falafels, sandwiches, soups and salads.

Ukraft Brunch Cafe, 701 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101

The café was originally located on 8th Street across from the city’s Citygarden sculpture park, but it moved to larger a space facing Kiener Plaza.

The Cobblestone STL, 701 North 1st Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

The Cobblestone is a new market, deli and café on Laclede’s Landing.

The Flower Dr., 5316 Pershing Avenue, #101, St. Louis, MO 63112

The Flower Dr. is the Central West End’s newest florist. It hosted it’s grand opening on July 7.

Proper Cannabis, 10855 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

This Kirkwood dispensary is outfitted with an express pick-up window and private enclosed drive-thru.

Royals Liquor, 490 Howdershell Road, Florissant, MO 63031

Royals Liquor sells beer, wine and spirits at multiple locations throughout the St. Louis region.

Target, 900 South Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103

This new 72,000 square-foot store includes a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Café and Ulta Beauty.

Under the Yellow Umbrella, 335 North Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301

This new boutique sells items such as handcrafted jewelry and artisanal home goods.

The Benevolent King, 7268 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63143

Owner Ben Poremba said the restaurant never truly recovered after its pandemic-related closure.

Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli Restaurant, 10405 Old Olive Street Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

The region’s last old-school kosher deli has closed until further notice, according to a notice posted on the business’ website in early July.

Pi Pizzeria, 400 North Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108

After more than a decade in business and multiple locations in different states, Pi Pizzeria closed its last location in early July.

Abigail’s Clothing Boutique, 5433 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109

Owner Abby Niebling Fischer said an uptick in online retail, more competitors and decreased foot traffic in small business stores ushered in the closure of the store.

Express, 134 St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Express in St. Clair Square mall closed as a result of the clothing company filing for bankruptcy. Stores in the Saint Louis Galleria and St. Louis Premium remain open.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 1225 South Florissant Road, St. Louis, MO 63121

This Cool Valley outlet was known for selling clothes by the pound and housewares for bulk prices. It’s closure is a result of staffing and retail challenges in a post-COVID environment, according to Catholic organization that runs the stores.

If you know of business openings or closings, please email Post-Dispatch retail reporter Hannah Wyman at hwyman@post-dispatch.com.