St. Louis Foodies

(Posted by Mary)

Food. Obviously something we need to survive, but in St. Louis food is something to be relished and consumed as often as possible! Our adventure this month centered on food. We visited Soulard Farmers Market, Park Avenue Coffee, and Gus' Pretzels. Oh and since each is located in a separate historic district we also had the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in St. Louis!

Soulard Farmers Market

Soulard Farmers Market is said to be the oldest farmers market west of the Mississippi. Regardless of age, the market can be one of the best places to find fresh produce or a random tchotchke. If you happen to visit, try the mini donuts, visit the meat markets and indulge in fresh produce!

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Park Avenue Coffee

Now you may be wondering why us non-coffee drinkers would visit a coffee shop but let me tell you this coffee shop has one of the best cakes in the Lou. Gooey Butter Cake. If you are not acquainted with this cake I am truly sorry for this unfortunate absence in your life. If you are lucky enough to have tasted this St. Louis culinary marvel, Park Avenue Coffee may be the next stop to Gooey Butter Cake nirvana. Over 70 different types of gooey butter cake are available! We tried traditional, peanut butter chocolate and white chocolate raspberry.

Gus' Pretzels

Pretzels stacked in an old milk crate, sold by an old man on the corner of Gravois and Des Peres Blvd. is how I have always known these treats. Not wanting to risk disease however, we went to the headquarters of Gus' to get the real deal fresh from the oven! These savory treats have been a part of St. Louis history since 1920 and they don't disappoint.