Plus: Highlights from the dining, music, and arts scene in 2025
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THE WEEK'S TOP STORIES | 12.18.25–1.3.26

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As the new year begins, we look forward while reflecting on the year that was. We highlight some of the metro area's most anticipated restaurants, as well as health-forward dishes and drinks, Midwest retreats to relax and reset, and weekend options to start 2026 feeling energized. Plus, we revisit dining, arts, and music standouts that defined 2025. Best wishes in the year ahead!

 

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Dining

• Most anticipated restaurants in St. Louis

• 18 St. Louis restaurants we’ll miss

• 12 highlights from the dining scene in 2025

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Arts+Culture

• Top things to do in St. Louis this weekend

• Looking back on a year of arts and culture stories

• 25 albums we loved in 2025

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Wellness

• Health-forward dishes, drinks, workouts, and more

• Where to relax and reset in the Midwest and beyond

• Ease into Dry January with the new wellness program at Le Meridien

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More Top Stories

• Tips to prepare St. Louis parents for 2026 early-bird summer camp signups

• Ask Veronica: What is the one house project you are determined to start and complete in 2026?

• St. Louis toy rental company Swap the Playroom eyes expansion in 2026

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