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These St. Louis-area shops are celebrating National Ice Cream Day
KSDK, July 19, 2024
I scream, you scream, we all scream for National Ice Cream Day!

Missouri Restaurant Serves The ‘Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich’ In the State
iheart.com, May 3, 2024
A grilled cheese sandwich is one of the easiest comfort dishes to make, but sometimes you want to pass that responsibility on to a restaurant that dishes out their own version of the classic cheesy treat.

Missouri Restaurant Named The Best ‘Soup spot’ In the State
iheart.com, February 12, 2024
Yelp went on a search for the restaurants around the country serving up the most delicious, comforting bowls of soup you can find, compiling a list of the “top soup spots” in each state and suggestions on which soup foodies should order.

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is this Saturday and The Fountain on Locust is celebrating with PJ’S and Sundaes!
KMOV, January 31, 2024
We’re happy to have Danni Eickenhorst, Co-Owner of The Fountain on Locust, in our Great Day Kitchen.

The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend: February 1 to 3
RFT, January 31, 2024
The Notebook, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, Taste of Soulard and more

5 Place to Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast in St. Louis
RFT, January 31, 2024
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream - for breakfast that is.

Road Trip to These Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Missouri
979kickfm, January 30, 2024
If you plan on traveling with the family for spring break or vacation here’s a road map to some of the best family-friendly restaurants to try.

Yelp Claims a Pickle Flavored Soup is Missouri’s “Top Soup”
KHMO, January 9, 2024
According for Yelp’s list of The Must-Slurp Soup Spots in Every State, a Dill Pickle Soup from The Fountain on Locust in St. Louis is the top soup in all of Missouri.

50 Bowls of bliss: The must-slurp soup spots in every state
Yelp, January 2, 2024
Just in time for soup season, we’ve rounded up the top soup spots state-by-state along with some Yelper top favorites to slurp accordingly!

9 St. Louis restaurants ringing in the New Year in style
Sauce Magazine, December 22, 2023
Don’t settle for drinking cheap bubbles and watching the ball drop in Times Square this year. Elevate your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day game at one of these swanky area soirees.

30 St. Louis New Year’s Eve Parties to Ring in 2024
RFT, December 18, 2023
St. Louis is ready to ring in 2024, whether that’s with a midnight toasting at Ballpark Village, fireworks at Winterfest with the kids or the Fountain on Locust’s Early Bird Flights of Fancy for those of us who don’t want to stay out all night. Check out these 30 St. Louis celebrations to ring in the new year St. Louis style.

Nursing home escape leads to sweet adventure at ‘The Fountain’
Fox 2, December 14, 2023
One woman’s lunch Wednesday at a St. Louis eatery led to an unexpected twist of holiday joy.

The best spots for cozy, hot cocktails in St. Louis
Ladue News, November 29, 2023
When the weather chills and the leaves change colors, not only is it time for pumpkin spice lattes and apple cider, but it’s also time for hot cocktails. Nothing beats cozying up to a fireplace on a cocktail bar’s patio, snuggled with a blanket and a warm drink in hand. Check out these spots to snag a toasty cocktail this season.

This winter, relive the past at 4 nostalgic St. Louis hangouts
Ladue News, November 28, 2023
In St. Louis, we try our best to live in the present moment. But a little glimpse into the past ever now and then never hurt anybody, right?

Warm up this winter with these 7 soups at St. Louis restaurants
Feast, November 8, 2023
If you waited all summer for soup season, now’s the time to get out there and try something new.

Best Things To Do in St. Louis
Travel Noire, October 23, 2023
St. Louis, Missouri is a cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Midwest. Travelers will appreciate the city for its affordable attractions, experiences and lively atmosphere. The Missouri city is rich in history and is best experienced through April and May, or a litter later in September to October (to avoid sweltering summers and drawn-out winters).

Highest Rated Restaurants for Special Occasions in St. Louis, According to TripAdvisor
Stacker, August 9, 2023
Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, St. Louis has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration. To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in St. Louis using rankings from TripAdvisor.

The Fountain on Locust wins the 2023 Feast 50 Readers’ Choice Award for Service
Feast, July 18, 2023
Feast readers in St. Louis voted, and The Fountain on Locust won our 2023 Feast 50 Award for Service. We thought it only right for you to hear from some of the front-of-house staff that keep The Fountain flowing smoothly.

National Ice Cream Day
Patch, July 11, 2023
Stop into The Fountain on Locust to celebrate the SWEETEST day of the year - National Ice Cream Day!

A Food Lover’s Guide to St. Louis City
Riverfront Times, June 1, 2023
This year, we're bringing you a guide to restaurants we love throughout St. Louis’ many neighborhoods. These favorite spots have cemented their legacies and are joined by many new spots that are destined to become classics.

Pride Month: How to celebrate in the St. Louis area|
KDSK, May 31, 2023
5 On Your Side has put together a list of ways you can mark Pride Month, whether by ding out or by attending an event.

Support the LGBTQ+ Community during Pride Month and Beyond
Gazelle, May 30, 2023
As the country prepares to mark Pride Month, a local organization is reminding St. Louisans that support and advocacy for the LBGTQ+ community goes beyond the 30 days in June.

Explore St. Louis with special discounts and offers
KSDK, May 10, 2023
The Fountain on Locust is St. Louis’s Original Retro Cocktail Cafe and Ice Cream Bar.

Top 25 Restaurants in St. Louis
Restaurant Clicks, April 25, 2023
The first entry on my list of the best restaurants in St. Louis is The Fountain on Locust, located on the corner of Locust Street and Cardinal Avenue, across from the Red Flag concert Hall.

Happy National Egg Cream Day! Why they’re so Jewish and where to find one in St. Louis
St. Louis Jewish Light, March 14, 2023
I’ve been searching all over town, and so far, I can find just one place that makes an authentic egg cream, The Fountain on Locust

All-star lineup coming to Maker’s Locale
KMOV, February 22, 2023
Steve’s Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, and Alpha Brewing coming to the new Maker’s Locale this fall.

Dining out before going to a St. Louis City SC game? Here are some suggestions.
STL Today, February 14, 2023
If you don’t want to risk missing a second of the action on the pitch waiting in line at one of CityPark’s vendors, the area around the new stadium offers numerous restaurant options within walking distance or only a short drive away.

Maker’s Locale will be a great gathering spot for families this fall
Fox 2, February 13, 2023
Imagine an 8,000 square-foot patio lined with food, drinks, ice cream, and more.

New Delmar development tempting for Magic House MADE visitors
Fox 2, February 6, 2023
Steve’s Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, and Alpha Brewing are among several high-profile vendors working together on a new development at 5232 Delmar Boulevard.

4$M event and dining complex, Maker’s Locale, coming to Delmar
St. Louis Business Journal, February 2, 2023
An event and dining complex is planned for the Delmar Maker District, a St. Louis area that includes the Third Degree Glass Factory and a Magic House outpost.

New Delmar Food Mecca Will Bring Together St. Louis Restaurant Greats
RFT, February 2, 2023
The Maker’s Locale, opening this fall, will have offerings from Steve’s Hot Dogs, The Fountain, and Alpha Brewing

Steve’s Hot Dogs and Fountain on Locust spinoff to open in Maker’s Locale in Delmar Maker District in fall 2023
Sauce, February 2, 2023
Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain off Locust - a spinoff of The Fountain on Locust - will open this fall at Maker’s Locale, a new event and dining complex located at 5232 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Maker District.

New event, dining complex opening this fall in St. Louis
KSDK, February 2, 2023
Maker’s Locale is set to open this fall at 5232 Delmar in the Delmar Maker District. The space will include Steve’s Hot Dogs, a Fountain on Locust spinoff, Alpha Brewing Company and an event space and extension of Third Degree Glass Factory.

St. Louis restaurateur forms hospitality company, eyes expansion
KSDK, February 1, 2023
Danni Eickenhorst has launched a new hospitality company with plans to open additional The Fountain on Locust and Steve’s Hot Dogs locations this year.

Billions of dollars in development to reverse decades of redlining, neglect on Delmar
KMOV, February 1, 2023
New renderings for the Delmar Maker District have been released. The spaces will include another Steve’s Hot Dogs, a Fountain on Locust spinoff and Alpha Brewing Company.

Maker’s Locale slated to open in the Delmar Maker District this fall
St. Louis Magazine, February 1, 2023
The development will include new concepts from Alpha Brewing Company, Steve's Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, and Third Degree Glass Factory.

Restaurateur forms hospitality company, eyes expansion of Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain on Locust
St. Louis Business Journal, January 31, 2023
Danni Eickenhorst, the restaurateur behind local establishments like Steve’s Hot Dogs and The Fountain on Locust, has launched a hospitality group which she says will help to grow business and support staff members.

Where to celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day in St. Louis
St. Louis Magazine, January 31, 2023
As if you needed a reason, National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is upon us. The delicious holiday of sorts happens the first Saturday in February and is cause for much rejoicing. St. Louis scoop shops are leaning in most deliciously.

5 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in St. Louis
Sauce Magazine, January 31, 2023
If you’re looking for the perfect romantic spot for Valentine’s Day, look no further than these fine establishments.

Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in St. Louis according to Tripadvisor
Fox 2, January 28, 2023
There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you’re looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, St. Louis has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

5 must-try grown-up grilled cheeses in St. Louis
Feast Magazine, December 12, 2022
The Fountain on Locust’s grilled cheese has a regal name and it’s no mistake. The Royale Grille includes white cheddar, mozzarella and Fuji apple slices grilled on whole grain bread. You can also add turkey or ham. Ashley McCann, The Fountain on Locust event manager, says to pair it with hot sauce for the ultimate dining experience.

Eat STL: The Fountain on Locust
Student Life-Washington University, St. Louis, December 7, 2022
In many ways, food is more than just sustenance. It inspires conversations, holds cultural importance, and tells the chef’s story. Student Life Producer Emily Talkow presents Eat STL, a new series that profiles chefs in the St. Louis community. In this episode, Talkow stops by The Fountain on Locust to talk with owner Danni Eickenhorst about her journey from the mortgage industry to being a restauranteur.

The best family-friendly New Year’s Eve events in St. Louis
St. Louis Magazine, December 5, 2022
Book the family-friendly 5 p.m. seating at this classic St. Louis restaurant and you and the kids can enjoy some sharable bites and a flight of mini ice cream treats. Parents can also sip a flight of retro cocktails or mocktails. When dinner is over, you'll get a box of chocolates and bottle of bubbles to ring in the new year from home. 3037 Locust.

The best food and drink events in St. Louis this Halloweekend: Oct. 28-31
Feast Magazine, October 27, 2022
Halloweekend is here! From Friday to Monday, there are hauntingly fun activities for all ages in St. Louis. Whether you're hankering to show off your all-star Halloween costume in one of the costume contests around town, go trick-or-treating with your kids or spend the day knocking back some scary good drinks, we've got you covered.

These are 8 Unique Restaurants in St. Louis Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience
Only in Your State, October 14, 2022
There’s no shortage of delicious food in St. Louis, but some restaurants just take your meal to a whole new level of awesome when the dining experience is truly one-of-a-kind.

With New Owners, The Fountain on Locust Remains a St. Louis Insitution
Explore St. Louis, October 14, 2022
Danni and Marcus “Ike” Eickenhorst are celebrating their one-year anniversary as the proud owners of The Fountain on Locust. The home of the ice cream martini, The Fountain on Locust is a St. Louis staple and the perfect place to dine before a night out in the Grand Center Arts District.

Shift into Soup Mode at One of These 11 St. Louis Restaurants
Feast Magazine, October 11, 2022
Here's one you don't see every day: Polish Dill Pickle Soup. Find it at The Fountain on Locust, where you can also find an astounding number of seasonal and retro cocktails, plus soup served with a hot roll and butter.

Selling St. Louis Highlights The Fountain on Locust & The Fox Theater
American Dream TV, September 13, 2022
Kim Jones highlights the best of St. Louis, including The Fabulous Fox Theater and The Fountain on Locust - the best place to eat before any show at The Fox, the Sheldon or the St. Louis Symphony.

Announcing the winners of the 2022 Family Favorites Readers’ Choice Awards
St. Louis Magazine, September 13, 2022
Readers voted for their go-to spots across St. Louis and The Fountain on Locust was named Best Birthday Dessert in St Louis!

Meet Ryan Lawson-Maeske: The Fountain on Locust server by day, working actor by night
Feast Magazine, September 5, 2022
Ryan Lawson-Maeske leads a double life: server by day, actor by night. After graduating from Saint Louis University with a double major in theatre and communications, Lawson-Maeske began working as a server at The Fountain on Locust.

Cool off with our essential guide to St. Louis metro area ice cream shops & makers
Feast Magazine, August 19, 2022
If you're looking to beat the heat or need a sweet treat, St. Louis has plenty of ice cream shops and makers. Check out our essential guide to the frozen desserts currently available in the metro area.

Generous customer leaves $300 tip on $45 bill at St. Louis restaurant
Fox 2 Now, August 5, 2022
ST. LOUIS – One generous customer recently went above and beyond to thank a server at one St. Louis restaurant for their service. The customer left a $300 tip for a server at The Fountain on Locust, an ice cream eatery and bar located in the Midtown neighborhood of St. Louis at 3037 Locust Street. The original bill was around $45, so the customer left a tip of more than six times the amount owed before a tip.

Cones, floats, concretes and more: Keep cool with our favorite frozen treats
St. Louis Post Dispatch, July 29, 2022
No St. Louis summer is complete without visiting Ted Drewes on a warm evening for frozen custard. But that leaves a lot of other evenings — and afternoons and (we won’t judge) mornings — for other frozen treats.

10 St. Louis spots to celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday
The self-described “home of the ice cream martini” plans to run two specials to commemorate: a “Stupendous Super Shareable Banana Split” and “Chef Cookie's Ice Cream Cookies.” (Note: The banana split is for dine-in only.) 3037 Locust.

National Ice Cream Day at The Fountain on Locust
We’ve been training all year for this! National Ice Cream Day is the Super Bowl of Ice Cream Holidays and we are ready to celebrate in grand fashion. Truly, there is no place better to observe the day than the Home of the Ice Cream Martini – The Fountain on Locust!

These 5 classics restaurants across St. Louis are getting a second life, thanks to some retooling
Over the past decade, The Fountain on Locust has become a St. Louis institution thanks to its art deco-inspired mural, hearty soups and indulgent ice cream concoctions.

A food-lover's guide to Grand Center
Over the past decade, The Fountain on Locust has become a St. Louis institution thanks to its art deco-inspired mural, hearty soups and indulgent ice cream concoctions.

Day Trips and Staycations for Families in St. Louis, St Louis, March 24, 2022
Neighborhoods across the metro area offer options for kids and parents alike to eat, play, and stay, whether visiting or on a spring break staycation.

St. Louis restaurants hold fundraising efforts for Ukraine, Sauce, March 11, 2022
As Ukraine defends itself from continued Russian invasion, businesses across the U.S. are searching for ways to help. A number of local restaurants have announced initiatives to send money.

45 recipes from some of St. Louis' favorite restaurants and chefs, STL, Feb 22, 2022
The Chili Con Chatta at The Fountain on Locust features big chunks of chicken, white beans, a smattering of tomatoes, and a kick of mild green chilies in a creamy soup base. It is served with two cornbread croutons.

Valentine's Day specials and deals in the St. Louis area, KSD, Feb. 9, 2022
If you're still looking for unique ways to celebrate that special person in your life, we gathered up some ideas to help you out!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with one of these restaurant specials in St. Louis, Feast, Feb 3, 2022
After another year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants have opened their doors again for the most romantic day of the year. This Valentine's Day, whether you are looking to go all-out at a romantic sit-down meal or take something home to share with your sweetheart, you've got plenty of options.

Valentine's Day specials and deals in the St. Louis area, KDSK, February 9, 2022
Valentine's Day is coming up this Monday, Feb. 14. But a holiday all about love can extend all weekend long in the St. Louis area this year. If you're still looking for unique ways to celebrate that special person in your life, we gathered up some ideas to help you out.

Top family-friendly restaurants in St. Louis, St Louis, Feb. 6, 2022
Local eateries that offer kids' menus, high chairs, a lively atmosphere, and all the other necessities of dining out with tykes.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with one of these restaurant specials in St. Louis, Feast, Feb 3, 2022
After another year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants have opened their doors again for the most romantic day of the year. This Valentine's Day, whether you are looking to go all-out at a romantic sit-down meal or take something home to share with your sweetheart, you've got plenty of options.

Episode 168: Danni Eickenhorst | Fountain on Locust
Danni Eickenhorst loves a good story and she’s been helping share stories all around St. Louis for years in PR and marketing. But it wasn’t until her good friend Steve Ewing asked her to help him craft a press release announcing the closure of beloved Steve’s Hot Dogs back in 2019 that her story started to change.

The 20 best soups in St Louis, Colin Preciado, St. Louis, January 20, 2022
In the long, cold winter months, a steaming hot bowl can be especially comforting. Here are some of our current favorites.

The Best Dessert Menu in Every State, Eat This, Not That, January 12, 2022
It's the question that closes out every great meal: "Did you save room for dessert?" The correct answer is always "Yes!" at these restaurants that put extra thought and time into their dessert menus.

The Fountain on Locust is Now Under New Ownership, KSDK, October 15, 2021
The founder and owner of The Fountain on Locust, Joy Grdnic, with her husband and business partner, Ron Stevens, have turned over the reins of the popular restaurant to new owners, effective Oct. 1. Danni and Marcus Eickenhorst, the local entrepreneurs and investors who also co-own Steve's Hot Dogs, will carry on the vision for The Fountain on Locust, located at 3037 Locust St. Eickenhorst declined to share the terms of the deal.

'Joy in the Morning' found Joy at The Fountain on Locust. She's ready for a New Chapter., KWMU NPR 90.7, October 14, 2021
When Joy Grdnic Christensen first decided to open a restaurant, outsiders could be forgiven for thinking it was a terrible idea. Back in 2008, Christensen was known mostly for her radio work — the Millstadt, Illinois, native first went on air as a DJ at 17, becoming KSHE’s “Joy in the Morning” and forming a comedy duo with fellow DJ Ron Stevens, whom she married at 19.

New owners look to preserve The Fountain on Locust, which now includes an event space, Sauce, October 6, 2021
Since Joy Grdnic opened The Fountain on Locust (3037 Locust St.) in 2008, the retro restaurant has built up a significant and loyal following. Now, on (hopefully) the other side of the pandemic, Grdnic has decided to move on from the concept. “Joy was looking to retire before the pandemic happened, and that totally threw everything out the window for her,” said new co-owner Danni Eickenhorst, who also co-owns Steve’s Hotdogs.

Fountain on Locust changes ownership following Joy Grdnic's retirement, St. Louis Magazine, October 6, 2021
The new owners are Danni and Marcus Eickenhorst, who are also partners in Steve's Hot Dogs. With the owners at the helm, The Fountain on Locust enters a new chapter in St. Louis, feast Magazine, October 6, 2021.

Where to go for Missouri’s statewide ice cream social on August 10, St. Louis, Aug. 4, 2021
Historical sites and restaurants are celebrating Missouri’s 200th anniversary of statehood on August 10. Because the state’s official dessert is an ice cream cone, a statewide ice cream social will be happening at various locations throughout Missouri. Here’s where to go in the St. Louis area for special events, deals, and—of course—ice cream.

The Fountain On Locust: A Retro Fantasy, The University News, Sept. 18, 2019
When I went to the Fountain on Locust, I was thrown into an adventure full of contradictions—but I wasn’t complaining. With strange flavor combinations and an aura that seemed to be from another point in history, I leaned into the uniquely St. Louisan experience.

8 Places Where You Can Get Boozy Summy Treats, Infused with Booze, KSDK, July 3, 2019
It's summer, so bring on the popsicles, slushies, ice cream, and brain freezes. But for the adults in the room, sometimes we wanna kick it up a notch. This week on Abby Eats St. Louis, we're sucking up some of the best boozy frozen treats this town has to offer.

Feast 50 St. Louis Classic Recipes Reimagined, Feast, Jul 31, 2014
We tasked five St. Louis chefs with interpreting classic St. Louis foods through their own culinary lens, which we’re pretty sure you’ll want to recreate in your home kitchen, stat.

Best restaurant for impressing out-of-towners, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Jul 26, 2014
“St. Louis has a lively modern dining scene?” your out-of-town guests ask, skeptically. Take them to Niche, where Gerard Craft continues to put this town on the culinary map.

Cool Treats, Riverfront Times, July 24, 2014
I scream, you scream, in the heat of July we can all scream for a good cause to eat ice cream (and frozen custard, of course).

Voted St. Louis’ best ice cream parlor: The Fountain on Locust, Fow 2 Now, June 20, 2014
(KTVI)- The Fountain on Locust claims to be the most photographed restaurant in St. Louis.

Joy Christensen, from The Fountain on Locust, talks about all of the unique elements of the ice cream parlor. They create their own delicious and unique, made-from-scratch foods, as well as handcrafted ice cream sauces, chocolates, and ice cream martinis.

The Last Bite: Three Coins in The Fountain Sundae, Feast, Jan 30, 2014
The first thing I do when I move to a new city – and I move often – is visit every mom-and-pop ice cream shop until I have found the best ice cream money can buy.

Special Request: Fountain on Locust's tomato soup is 'nothing like canned', St, Louis Post-Dispatch, January 28, 2014
The fountain is also famous for its homemade soups and offers a Soup of the Day from a rotation of 47 soups plus its signature Polish Dill Pickle.

Tomato Basil Bisque from The Fountain on Locust, St-Louis Post-Dispatch, Jan 16, 2014
Tomato basil bisque soup with half a Royal Grille adult grilled cheese sandwich as prepared by The Fountain on Locust in St. Louis

Grab dessert from the Fountain on Locust, Fox 2 Now, November 15, 2013
It's the question that closes out every great meal: "Did you save room for dessert?" The correct answer is always "Yes!" at these restaurants that put extra thought and time into their dessert menus.

Scooperbowl at The Fountain On Locust, Fox 2 Now, Sep 12, 2013
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Don’t miss the sublime silliness at The Fountain On Locust. Joy Grdnic and soda jerk Eli Chi stopped by to tell Tim Ezell about this fun event – and to celebrate Chocolate Shake Day.

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, Fox 2 Now, July 25, 2013
It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day! Joy Grdnic, from the Fountain On Locust, stopped by to help Tim Ezell celebrate.

The Go! List: STL's best in arts and entertainment, St Louis Post-Dispatch, 6-27-2013
It's the question that closes out every great meal: "Did you save room for dessert?" The correct answer is always "Yes!" at these restaurants that put extra thought and time into their dessert menus.

National Ice Cream Soda Day, Fox 2 Now, June 20, 2013
It’s National Ice Cream Soda Day and Joy Gridnic, from The Fountain on Locust, stopped by to help Margie Ellisor and Kevin Steincross make some of her favorite ice cream sodas.

Best Soup The Fountain on Locust, Riverfront, 2013
"If you can find a better soup in St. Louis...well, we'll eat it," states the Fountain on Locust's menu. The bright blue art deco ice-cream parlor doesn't exactly get by on modesty

Fountain on Locust, Riverfront Times, December 20, 2012
Imagine a soda fountain and lunch counter tucked inside an art deco bar and you might have some idea what awaits you at this midtown joint.

On the Hot List: Ice cream and 'Disney on Ice', St Louis Post-Dispatch, 12-13-12
Here's what has us buzzing this week.

Upcoming fests feature Mexican fare, ice cream, slow food, St Louis Post-Dispatch, Sept. 11, 2012
Three chances to explore St. Louis' eclectic restaurant fare.

Frosty Summer Drinks, Fox 2 Now, July 18, 2012
(KTVI) – In the heat of the summer you want something tasty and frosty to sip. The Fountain on Locust serves up some chilly ideas to cool off.

BOOZE DOODLES: Author Kevin Belford Drinks and Draws History, Feast, Jun 29, 2012
Pour an artist a cocktail to “stir the creative juices,” then hand over a Sharpie and a napkin. What doodle will result? We find out in this just-for-fun Friday series. The Cocktail: The Sazerac, rye whiskey, simple syrup, bitters, absinthe, and a lemon twist, at The Fountain on Locust

Vanilla Shake And Ice Cream Soda Day, Fox 2 Now, June 20, 2012
(KTVI) – Heather Dawn, from The Fountain on Locust, helped us celebrate Vanilla Shake and Ice Cream Soda Day.

Get Dad Mad At The Fountain On Locust This Friday!, Fox 2 Now, June 13, 2012
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Get dressed like the summer of ’67 and kick off Fathers Day weekend at The Fountain on Locust’s Mad Mad Mad Dad cocktail event!

Stroganoff is a soup at Fountain on Locust, St Louis Post-Dispatch, 11-16-2011
Beef Stroganoff Soup is one of several dozen homemade soups served at Fountain on Locust.

DINNER + A SHOW: The Fountain on Locust + The Addams Family, Feast, Oct 6, 2011
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and ooky ... That's right, everyone's favorite macabre family is coming to (ahem) life at The Fabulous Fox.

6 Super-Creative Frozen Treats to Try in St. Louis, Feast, Jul 22, 2011
Sure, there's the triple-digit temps. And, it's National Ice Cream Month. But it was really the sheer inventiveness of St. Louis-area ice cream shops and chefs this summer that spurred contributor Heidi Dean's around-town tasting spree of some of the city's most creative frozen treats.

The Fountain on Locust's bathroom, St Louis Post-Dispatch, April 01, 2011
While a picture is worth 1000 words, you must see the bathroom at The Fountain on Locust in person to get the full experience.

The Saint Loo, St Louis Post-Dispatch, April 1, 2011
In the summer of 2009 while having a quick yet exquisite lunch with my dad at Fountain on Locust I was fortunate enough to have to use the bathroom. Now normally that would be one of the worst ways to start a blog post ever, but this was no normal bathroom.

Soda Fountain Favorites, Feast, Mar 28, 2011
The days of going to the neighborhood soda fountain or ice cream parlor and plunking down a nickel for something sweet are long gone, but that doesn't mean you can't still indulge in old-fashioned favorites.

Phosphate Soda, Feast, Mar 28, 2011
Orange soda and vanilla ice cream make up the Fountain on Locust's delish Orange Ice Cream Soda. Fresh soda is key, and it's fun and easy to brew up your own at home (see recipe below).

Pickle soup 245, St Louis Post-Dispatch, March 04, 2011
Dill Pickle Soup from The Fountain on Locust. Stephanie S. Cordle scordle@post-dispatch.com

The Feed: The Fountain Serves Customers' Chili Recipes, Feast, Nov 29, 2010
Perhaps your homemade batch of chili has won "first place" among your friends and family. But, why stop there? Go for the ultimate bragging rights, and enter your recipe in running for The Fountain on Locust’s Customer Chili of the Week promotion. The Midtown eatery is selecting and serving one customer recipe per week on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Feed: The Fountain’s Restroom Voted Best in The Nation, Feast, Sep 15, 2010
The Fountain on Locust has been known for many things over the years: fine ice creams (topped with homemade hot fudge, freshly made whipped cream, real fruits), delectable soups, and status as the most photographed restaurant in St. Louis.

Weekly review roundup: Hill Brewing Co., Fountain on Locust, wheat beers, St Louis Post-Dispatch, July 15, 2010
Your chance to see Go! reviews before the magazine hits town Friday.

Fountain on Locust has naughty bingo, irresistible drinks, St Louis Post-Dispatch, July 15, 2010
Burlesque bingo and ice cream cocktails? Yes, please. Who can say no to campy fun and liquored-up sundaes?

Fountain on Locust, St Louis Post-Dispatch, July 13, 2010
The Wicked (left) contains vodka, dark creme de cacao and chocolate ice cream ($7.99). Love Potion No. 9 is described as an X-rated peanut butter-and-jelly flavor with Chambord, Frangelico and vanilla ice cream ($8.59). Both are served at the Fountain on Locust. Debra D. Bass dbass@post-dis…

If you go: The Fountain on Locust, St Louis Post-Dispatch, July 13, 2010

Where • 3037 Locust Street

Marvelous Milkshakes: A soda-fountain standard shakes off expectations, Sauce, June 30, 2010
Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry. The holy trinity of milkshakes will always be soda fountain faves, but for those seeking a new spin on frothy frozen treats, a world of flavors awaits.

Best Public Restroom The Fountain on Locust, Riverfront Times, 2010
Let's face it: Your basic indoor johns are just a step above your festival-weary portable potties — and we're not talking about a big step here.

He Said/She Said: Sundae best, Sauce, August 21, 2009
Dennis: In the midst of my transformation from a guy who scraped the onions off of a Mickey D’s hamburger to someone who can semi claim to have a palate, I lost my sweet tooth.
Emily: For years I’ve recommended counseling. Think of the kids, I say.

Save room for dessert, Sauce, June 30, 2009
You’ve read the words here time and again: “We would have liked to have tried the desserts, but we were just too stuffed!” Not this month. After more than a dozen columns, we were ready for a sugar blitz. So we were off to Midtown to the milky mecca that is The Fountain on Locust

Best Ice Cream Parlor The Fountain on Locust, Riverfront Times, 2009
Step inside the Fountain on Locust and Norman Rockwell visions of happy families sipping ice-cream sodas in a simpler time come to mind.

Always on Sundae: The Fountain on Locust is everything that's good about soda shops with none of the faux finish, Riverfront Times, Nov. 19, 2008
There are many drawbacks to having been a child of the 1980s. The attention span of a puppy. An abiding fondness for high-fructose corn syrup-laden colas and the oeuvre of Axl Rose