Living St. Louis Suburbs

Living St. Louis Suburbs What it’s actually like to live in St. Louis suburbs
Daily life, neighborhood personality, and the tradeoffs that matter when deciding where to move.

John Schink is a St. Louis native, and a lifelong learner and entrepreneur. He graduated from Affton High School, received an MBA from Webster University, and continued his real estate education with an Executive Masters in Real Estate and Construction Management from the Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management at the University of Denver. John drew on his extensive experience with

construction, finance, sales, property management, and real estate leasing in order to found Deerwood Realty, with the aim of giving his clients the best possible experience. He is awful at knitting, sad when college mascots pass away, and amused by restaurant reviews both good and bad. If and/or when robots take over the earth, it would be best if you call someone else, as he is completely unprepared.

🍴 Ready for round two? Foodies Eat First is back!The second festival of the year from Foodies Eat First is returning to ...
08/17/2026

🍴 Ready for round two? Foodies Eat First is back!

The second festival of the year from Foodies Eat First is returning to The Post Building for another weekend celebrating some of St. Louis’ best flavors, talented culinary minds, and passionate food lovers! 🎉

Get ready to taste your way through an exciting lineup of local and national restaurants, chefs, and mixologists, all coming together for one unforgettable food experience.

🍽️ 20+ vendors
👨‍🍳 Local & national chefs and restaurants
🍹 Creative cocktails and drinks
⭐ General Admission & VIP experiences

With a VIP ticket, you’ll be guaranteed a sampling from each of the festival’s 20+ vendors, making it the perfect option for anyone who wants to experience it all.

Missed Foodies Eat First 2.1? No worries this is your chance to join one of St. Louis’ newest and most talked-about culinary celebrations.

Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready to eat, drink, and discover what St. Louis has to offer! 🍴🔥

🐉🚣 Ready for an unforgettable day on the water?The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival is coming to Creve Coeur Lake today Satu...
08/15/2026

🐉🚣 Ready for an unforgettable day on the water?

The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival is coming to Creve Coeur Lake today Saturday, August 15, 2026! 🎉

Experience the excitement of dragon boat racing while celebrating community, health, teamwork, and cultural awareness right here in the St. Louis area.

Hosted by the St. Louis Dragon Boat Foundation, this community event brings people together for an exciting day of racing, connection, and fun. Whether you're cheering from the shore or joining the action on the water, there’s something for everyone!

📍 Creve Coeur Lake, St. Louis

Grab your friends and family and come experience one of the most exciting community events in the St. Louis area! 🐉🔥

🎶 Blues, fireworks, food, and summer fun are coming to the Arch! 🎆Get ready for the 11th annual Blues at the Arch Festiv...
08/14/2026

🎶 Blues, fireworks, food, and summer fun are coming to the Arch! 🎆

Get ready for the 11th annual Blues at the Arch Festival Starting today August 14 until 16, 2026 at Gateway Arch National Park! Best of all, this weekend-long celebration of St. Louis’ legendary blues heritage is FREE and open to everyone. 💙🎸

This year’s lineup brings together some incredible talent, including Toronzo Cannon, a modern blues powerhouse with 10 Blues Music Award nominations, along with fan favorites Tullie Brae and the Soulard Blues Band. Enjoy live music, DJ sets, a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday night, and plenty of family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

There’s more than music to explore! Check out the History Walk, enjoy interactive activities at the Kids Korner from The Magic House and City Museum, and grab something delicious from some of St. Louis’ favorite food trucks. 🌭🍔

On Saturday, don’t miss “Exploring the BluesPrint,” a special panel featuring blues legends Uvee Hayes, Bernie Hayes, Chris Shepherd, and Meaza Joy.

Whether you're a longtime blues lover or simply looking for a fun summer weekend along the St. Louis riverfront, Blues at the Arch is the place to be! 🎸🌆

Scroll down for the full artist lineup, set times, and festival schedule. Follow along online and sign up for the newsletter to stay updated on everything happening at Blues at the Arch Festival!

The BBQ Dinos are almost back! 🐷👽🔥See y’all Wednesday. Come hungry we’ll have the good stuff ready! 🍖Best BBQ in St. Lou...
08/13/2026

The BBQ Dinos are almost back! 🐷👽🔥

See y’all Wednesday. Come hungry we’ll have the good stuff ready! 🍖

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St. Louis is home to one of the country's best chefs, and you don't have to travel far to experience it.Loryn Nalić of B...
07/23/2026

St. Louis is home to one of the country's best chefs, and you don't have to travel far to experience it.

Loryn Nalić of Balkan Treat Box recently won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest, becoming the first St. Louis chef in nearly a decade to receive the honor.

Her approach has always been simple: respect tradition. She spent years learning authentic Bosnian cooking from her husband's family and traveling to Bosnia before opening Balkan Treat Box. Rather than changing recipes to fit American tastes, she stayed true to the culture and introduced St. Louis to authentic Bosnian cuisine.

If you're visiting for the first time, start with the pide, a wood-fired flatbread that's become one of the restaurant's signature dishes.

This is one of the things I love about St. Louis. Every neighborhood has places with incredible stories, passionate owners, and food that reflects cultures from around the world.

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Thinking about moving to St. Louis? Deerwood Realty can help you find a neighborhood that fits the lifestyle you're looking for.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is now showing at the OMNIMAX® Theater inside the Saint Louis Science Center and if you'...
07/22/2026

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is now showing at the OMNIMAX® Theater inside the Saint Louis Science Center and if you're an IMAX and Greek Mythology fan, this is one you won't want to miss.

This is Nolan's most ambitious film yet and the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, creating an experience that's hard to replicate anywhere else.

📍 Where: OMNIMAX® Theater, Saint Louis Science Center
📅 Now showing through August
🎟️ Tickets: $13.50–$16.50
⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours, 52 minutes
🔞 Rated: R

One of the things I like about living in St. Louis is having places like this nearby. You don't have to plan a trip to experience something special, it's right here in your backyard.

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Thinking about moving to St. Louis? At , we don't just help you find a house, we help you find a neighborhood that fits the lifestyle you want to live.

07/14/2026

It'll be a beautiful Sunday for you Hog Heads today! Come out and spend it with us 🤘

We're slingin' the best BBQ in the world til 9 pm, bar til 10, and playing live from 1-4 pm!

See y'all real soon 🐷👽



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Discovered a hidden gem that's been radiating positivity in my mind! 🌟 Sister Cities Cajun on South Broadway. Unassuming...
07/10/2026

Discovered a hidden gem that's been radiating positivity in my mind! 🌟

Sister Cities Cajun on South Broadway. Unassuming exterior, but a treasure trove inside. We walked in, chose our spot, and let the magic begin! ✨

Got the mussels in that incredible broth and time stood still. Coriander, cumin, and a perfect balance of heat and depth. Then, the gumbo arrived, and I'm not exaggerating, it's among the best I've savored in New Orleans!

The chef even came out to chat, embodying the warm, genuine vibe of this haven. No pretenses, just exceptional food and wonderful people.

If you're thinking of making the city your home and want to be surrounded by gems like this, that's what we do at Deerwood Realty. We'd love to guide you through the process!

What's your secret spot that deserves more love? Share it with us below! 💬

Heads up if you haven't seen this yet. America's 250th birthday is being celebrated in a big way right here in St. Louis...
06/29/2026

Heads up if you haven't seen this yet. America's 250th birthday is being celebrated in a big way right here in St. Louis this weekend.

July 3 and 4 at the Gateway Arch, two full nights, completely FREE to attend.

Friday night Zedd headlines with Ludacris and Big Wild, plus a 1,500 drone show over the Mississippi and fireworks. Saturday is the 250th itself, with Miranda Lambert and Kenny Loggins headlining, a downtown parade, an antique car show, a salute to the troops, and another round of fireworks and drones to close it out.

I'll be honest, this is one of those weekends that makes me appreciate what living close to downtown actually gets you. I've helped a lot of people find places near Downtown and Downtown West over the years, and conversations about that area usually start with commute time. They should also include weekends like this one. A parade and a national headliner lineup, walkable from your front door, isn't something every city pulls off.

If you want something a little more low key, the Missouri Historical Society also has events running through July, including a talk on July 9 about how St. Louis shaped major civil rights cases nationally. Worth a look if history's your thing.

Are you heading downtown for the Fourth? Friday, Saturday, or making it a whole weekend?

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