Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Ballwin Grove shopping center is home to FitShop.
A new entry into the field of upscale workout clothing has opened for business in St. Louis and has chosen Ballwin. FitShop opened April 29 in the Ballwin Grove shopping center on Clayton Road. For owner Amy Berger and manager Lauren Reese, both personal trainers with some experience working in retail in California, it is the first attempt at owning and managing their own operation. The business looks to target consumers like themselves who might wear "contemporary" clothing as an "outfit of choice," even when they're not on their way to or from a workout. The Ballwin Grove location was attractive for the proximity to nearby gyms in the area and to a consumer demographic with money to afford a higher pricepoint. The store carries brands …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The new location is going in next to Big Lots on Manchester in Ballwin.
A new Shoe Carnival location will be opening this March in Ballwin. The store is taking the space formerly occupied by the Beauty First shop next to Big Lots at 14862 Manchester Road. Beauty First had closed in October, 2011. A representative from Shoe Carnival told Patch doors would open March 11. Grand opening festivities are planned for March 16 and 17, with doorbusters and giveaways throughout the weekend. The next closest Shoe Carnival store is down Manchester Road in Ellisville. What do you think? Will you go to the new Shoe Carnival? What other businesses would you like to see come to the area? Tell us in the comments.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The wait for Frostys and square patties is over; the chain officially opens Jan. 15 in Ballwin.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
The new Wendy's location in Ballwin will officially open Jan. 15.
Wendy's will open to the public in Ballwin Jan. 15 at 10 a.m., after hosting Ballwin Elementary students for a special grand opening Monday. Selected 5th grade students from the elementary school who made outstanding academic achievements will be treated to a free meal at the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 14, according to a press release from the restaurant. Faculty, staff and the students' families are also invited. "When our staff saw the new Wendy’s being built, we were excited that they were going to be our neighbors," said Tim Buss, Ballwin Elementary principal in the release. "When they called to invite us to the ribbon cutting ceremony, it was icing on the cake. They allowed us to invite our staff and our …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The specialty wine shop and restaurant is moving down the road from Chesterfield to Ellisville to a new store that will offer a better layout for its fine dining operations.
Veritas Gateway to Food and Wine is leaving Chesterfield to re-open down the road in Ellisville with a new location that will offer a more comprehensive wining and dining experience. The move is being driven by a desire to use a space that is better suited for the restaurant side of the operation while also more closely incorporating its retail wine shop, according to owner Stephanie Stitt. Veritas will close Jan. 15 and will open sometime in April at the corner of Clarkson and Clayton roads, with a grand opening event set for May 1. "When we opened eight years ago, we did not intend to be a restaurant as much as it turned into," Stitt said. "It's really taken off and has a life of its own. The small kitchen space that we put in back …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The new pizza joint on Manchester is the first of the chain to make an appearance in Missouri.
Jet's Pizza is coming soon to Ballwin, putting the touches on a location at 14940 Manchester Road. Jet's Pizza told Patch it's aiming for a mid-January opening. The franchise, based in Michigan, will make its first appearance in Missouri at the Ballwin location. Jet's is known for pizza and sub sandwiches and currently has locations in 13 states. The store makes deliveries and offers pick-up for orders, with an online ordering option available. Keep checking in with Patch to see when Jet's will open its doors. Click here for online coupons for the grand opening. What do you think? Have you been to a Jet's Pizza out of state? Where's your favorite place to grab a slice or pie? Tell us in the Comments.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Wendy's confirmed a grand opening date for Jan. 14, 2013.
After original plans to open prior to the end of 2012, Wendy's confirmed with Patch that the new Ballwin location will open Jan. 15, 2013, with a grand opening celebration Jan. 14. Patch previously reported from the site developer and Ballwin city officials that the restaurant's target opening date was this week. Its location on Manchester Road at Seven Trails Drive, where a Rothman Furniture store used to stand, was leased in April 2011. What do you think? Are you looking forward to the Wendy's opening? Where's your favorite place for a quick burger? Tell us in the Comments. RELATED ARTICLES:
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Check out the new Circle 7 Ranch bar and restaurant that opened in Ballwin earlier this month through Instagram photos.
Circle 7 Ranch, located in the Ballwin Grove shopping plaza at Henry and Clayton Roads in Ballwin, opened early October. The bar and restaurant feature self-serve tableside taps, the first restaurant of its kind in Missouri. The menu also takes on burgers and other favorite bar foods with a twist, the brand literally stamped on burger buns. Circle 7 Ranch is housed at 14412 Clayton Road and open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call ahead at (636) 220-9707. On Instagram? Follow BallwinEllisvillePatch and share your local "perspective"! What do you think? Been to Circle 7 Ranch? Share your thoughts, tips and favorites in the Comments.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The thrift store opened its doors for Ellisville customers last week.
Savers joined the Ellisville business community last week. The new thrift store at Clarkson and Clayton Roads offers community charity donations in addition to the sales store front. "Stores like Savers gets your bargain hunting blood boiling and the City of Ellisville welcomes Savers to our community," said Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul at the ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 27. The store is located at 15892 Clayton Road and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location's phone number is (636) 527-4761. What do you think? Have you shopped at Savers yet? Scout any good deals? Tell us in the Comments.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Ellisville owners Jeff and Jana Deutch will open the one-of-a-kind, science-based activity center Saturday in Lamp and Lantern Village.
Myseum is like nothing else in the area and promises hours of fun to kids of all ages. Saturday, Jeff and Jana Deutch of Ellisville are opening the new science-based activity center in Town and Country. Located at 283 Lamp and Lantern Village, Jeff Deutch said they chose the location because it's easily accessible from Route 141, Highway 40, Interstate 44 and the Page Extension. "We love the location," Deutch said. "The concept is elements of an indoor playground, an indoor science center and an indoor children's museum," Deutch tells Patch. "So it's fun for kids with an educational twist." This is the first Myseum location and it opens at 10 a.m. Saturday. "We wanted to bring new things to St. Louis that generally aren't here," Deutch …
Melissa
11:26 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
I believe they're taking three spaces. One was Beauty First. One was recently vacated by Clarkson Eyecare when they moved across the parking lot. The third has been empty sinceToys R Us rented it for the holidays a couple years ago. more ›