by East Of St. Louis | Nov 4, 2023 | Where to Eat
Be part of the excitement as Le Ono cuts the ribbon to their delightful offerings. Join us in savoring the magic they bring to O’Fallon We’re Bruce and Karen Carlson. We recently moved to the Metro East area of Illinois. It’s a whole new world out there. Our...
by East Of St. Louis | Oct 23, 2023 | Where to Eat
Join us on an adventure as we explore Pistol City Restaurant and Saloon, a small-town gem with a rich history and delicious buffet. We’re retired and enjoying it. Yep, we’re retired and enjoying it. We can do more of what we want, and believe me, there’s a lot we can...
by East Of St. Louis | Oct 3, 2023 | Where to Eat
By Bruce Carlson Hello and welcome to eastofstlois.com. We’re Bruce and Karen Carlson. We recently moved to the Metro East area of Illinois. It’s a whole new world out there. Our goal with this website is to share our exploration of the Metro East area. As...
by East Of St. Louis | Jul 24, 2023 | Where to Eat
In this heartfelt narrative, let’s embark on a delightful culinary experience as we stumble upon O’Connell’s Irish Pub, an unassuming gem nestled just a half mile from the scenic St. Louis Botanical Garden. With its nondescript location and old-world...
by East Of St. Louis | Jul 24, 2023 | Where to Eat
By Bruce Carlson In this heartfelt narrative, I invite you on a culinary adventure as we stumble upon a hidden gem, Lee’s Chicken, a fast-food joint unlike any other. With a casual and relaxed tone, let’s embark on a journey that began with curiosity and...
by East Of St. Louis | Jul 21, 2023 | Where to Eat
By Bruce Carlson Hey there, my dear friend! Please pull up a chair and chat over some pizza tales from our recent adventure. Karen and I had quite the experience when we stumbled upon Village Pizza & Deli in New Athens a couple of weeks ago. It was dinner time and...
