About STL Sidekick

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

STL Sidekick is your go-to guide for the best of St. Louis, straight to your inbox. Every week, we round up the best places to eat, drink, and explore, plus exclusive deals, fun events, and hidden gems you might not hear about otherwise.

We originally launched in 2020, back when the world slowed down and we all started paying closer attention to what was right in our own backyard. By the end of that year, we had curated lists of locally owned restaurants, under-the-radar bars, and can’t-miss spots all over St. Louis.

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.

Then life happened. A couple of kids (soon to be three), and somehow our email list got lost in the shuffle. But now, STL Sidekick is back.

We’re not here to drive traffic to a blog or spam your inbox with ads. This isn’t a self-promotional tool—it’s an STL promotional tool.

We do the legwork so you don’t have to. Just one email, once a week, packed with everything worth knowing about in the city.

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.