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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Wm. Stage, courtesy of Lost Tables.

Remembering when and where you could buy brains for 25¢

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish LightPublished March 27, 2022

There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering with the site’s creator Harley Hammerman and celebrating these wonderful stories. Hammerman and his wife Marlene are members of...

Lost Tables: Remembering one of Clayton's best, Remy's

Lost Tables: Remembering one of Clayton’s best, Remy’s

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, Special For The Jewish LightPublished March 6, 2022

There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering with the site’s creator Harley Hammerman and celebrating these wonderful stories. Hammerman and his wife Marlene are members of...

Restaurateur Aaron Teitelbaum decided to close his three restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.

Remember Monarch? Here’s the story of it and its Jewish co-owner

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish LightPublished January 30, 2022

There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering with the site’s creator Harley Hammerman and celebrating these wonderful stories. Hammerman and his wife Marlene are members of...

Remembering one "The Loop's" best: "Riddles Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar"

Remembering one “The Loop’s” best: “Riddles Penultimate Cafe & Wine Bar”

Harley Hammerman, Special For the St. Louis Jewish LightPublished January 2, 2022

There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering with the site’s creator Harley Hammerman and celebrating these wonderful stories. Hammerman and his wife Marlene are members of Shaare...

The remarkable story of the Jewish woman behind Golden Fried Chicken Loaf

The remarkable story of the Jewish woman behind Golden Fried Chicken Loaf

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish LightPublished December 19, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering...

Morris Glaser (right) at Glaser Drugstore, Clayton & Big Bend, 1935

The remarkable story of “Glaser Drug” in St. Louis

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished December 6, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering...

The incredible story of "Carl's 2¢ Plain"

The incredible story of “Carl’s 2¢ Plain”

HARLEY HAMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished November 21, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering...

Lost Tables | Remembering Crazy Fish

Lost Tables | Remembering Crazy Fish

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish LightPublished October 31, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering...

Lost Tables | Remembering lunch at Famous Barr

Lost Tables | Remembering lunch at Famous Barr

Published October 3, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to celebrating the restaurants of our past. We are partnering...

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