About STL Sidekick

Back Like We Never Left... Except We Totally Did

STL Sidekick is your weekly shortcut to the best of St. Louis—the spots you actually want to check out, the events worth your time, and the hidden gems you might not hear about otherwise.

No fluff. No endless scrolling. Just one email, once a week, with everything you need to know to make the most of your city.

We Had a Good Thing Going… Then Life Happened.

We first launched in 2020, when the world slowed down and we all started paying more attention to what was in our own backyard. By the end of that year, STL Sidekick had built a loyal following with curated lists of locally owned restaurants, under-the-radar bars, and can’t-miss spots all over St. Louis.

Then life got busy. A couple of kids (soon to be three), and somewhere along the way, our email list got lost in the shuffle.

So we’re starting fresh. If you were subscribed before, you’ll need to sign up again.

We lost our old list (probably under a pile of Legos), so even if you were subscribed before, you’ll need to sign up again

It Was All A Dream...

Our goal was simple: make it easy to find and support the best local businesses without wading through endless websites or social media noise.

We’re not here to drive traffic to a blog, spam your inbox with ads, or send another “newsletter” that’s really just a sales pitch in disguise.

STL Sidekick is about St. Louis, not us.

We do the digging so you don’t have to—just one solid email a week, packed with what to eat, where to go, and what’s happening in the city.

Subscribe and Let’s Get Back to Exploring.

Whether you’ve been with us since the start or just found us now, we’d love to have you along for the ride.

Sign up and let’s get back to exploring St. Louis together.

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Meet Trav – Your STL Sidekick!

Trav isn’t just any toasted ravioli, he’s the toasted ravioli. Crispy, confident, and always in the know, he’s here to guide you to the best food, events, and hidden gems in St. Louis.

Why a T-Rav? Because nothing says St. Louis like toasted ravioli, and nothing keeps you more plugged into the city than STL Sidekick.

If you see Trav, you’re in the right place.