Artists are welcome at Swan Meadow. But so are non-artists. And so are, as co-owner Fern Meadow calls them, the “art curious.”
If any of this sounds like you, come on by.
Swan Meadow (3334 Louisiana Ave) is a studio, workshop space, Risograph printing press, and a retail shop for local zines and art by queer artists located just off Cherokee Street. But it’s so much more than that.
Swan Meadow storefront at 3334 Louisiana, just north of Cherokee.
“Swan Meadow is a place for underrepresented artists to dream, learn, create, and share their work in a community that fully embraces them,” Fern said.
Fern, who co-owns the studio with Mellody Meadow, says both they and Mellody wear a lot of hats—and love it. Fern specializes in illustration, Risography, art directions, graphic and web design. Mellody acts as Swan Meadow’s photographer, film specialist, project manager, and Social Media and Event Coordinator.
The two met in college in Wisconsin in 2018, and moved to St. Louis the following year. Fern’s background in studio art, combined with Mellody’s business acumen and photography chops, led them to dream up what would become Swan Meadow.
“After a few years of rejections from other local organizations, galleries, and grant opportunities, we both decided there needed to be a third space in St. Louis dedicated to queer and trans artists; somewhere that could assist in creating, amplifying, and consuming queer art, especially alternative and DIY forms of art,” Mellody said.
They continued, “We got fully consumed by zines, film, and Risography, and after the passing of a dear friend who was a fierce advocate of our work and trans art (Fernande Galindo, we love you), decided that life is short and we needed to make this space happen.”
Swan Meadow opened in September 2024. It now offers branding and photography services and boasts 2-3 workshops per month led by local artists. Fern and Mellody say they’ve been offered nothing but support from the community, who appreciate—and want to be a part of—Swan Meadow’s mission.
“We love being on Cherokee Street,” Mellody said. “As a very openly queer-centric business, we think our space provides the perfect balance between privacy and central location. And we love all our neighbors!”
While Swan Meadow is open to all, Fern and Mellody prioritize being a safe place.
“We’re very open about who we are here for at the end of the day: queer folks, with trans, Black and Brown, disabled comrades to the front, always,” says Fern. “And we’re a COVID cautious space.”
Neighbors are invited to stop by when Swan Meadow is open: Thursday and Friday from 12 pm until 6 pm, plus Saturday and Sunday from 11 am until 5 pm. In addition, Swan Meadow hosts frequent events and workshops, including free-to-all Crafternoons.
Learn more about Swan Meadow on Instagram, or visit for an event.
Want to know what the Cherokee CID has been up to? Looking for ways to get involved? The best way to stay up to date is to attend the Cherokee CID public meetings which take place quarterly in January, April, July & October.
If you missed the meeting, don't fret. Find high-level updates and action items below.
Welcome New Businesses
Congratulations to the new businesses that have recently opened on the street or are about to!
Hondumex — 3410 California Honduran & Mexican cuisine
Anchovy Book Co. — 2619.5 Cherokee — @anchovybookco Books & gifts for home cooks
Ojos Crazy — 2737 Cherokee — FB: Ojos Crazy Sports bar with a Mexican twist
What the CID Has Been Working On
Here are a few things our Cherokee CID staff have been working on in the last couple of months. Wondering what the CID is and what our CID works on throughout the year? Take a look here.
Pedestrian & Storefront Lighting Project
The CID has launched a new lighting program, which will install exterior lighting fixtures or storefront lighting time systems throughout the district. The goals are to improve ambiance and real & perceived safety along our street. Add your building to the queue: cherokeestreet.com/lighting
Small Business Resources + FAQs Page
Have questions about the process for getting a liquor license or occupancy permit? Wondering what resources are available for small businesses from the CID or the City? Our website now has a Small Business FAQs page (cherokeestreet.com/faq) which lists common questions from new or not-so-new businesses, along with a list of resources to help businesses along the way.
Safety Tips for Small Businesses
The CID created a new safety tip handout for small businesses, with contact information for who to call in case of different types of emergencies or issues on the street. Download the handout here or request a printed copy by sending a note CID staff on the Contact Page.
Summer Activations & Upgrades at Love Bank Park
Love Bank Park has been busy this summer. In addition to daily pick-up games and activities, the park hosted a summer concert series, basketball tournament, weekly chess lessons, a film screening and pop-up markets this season. The CID also installed a bike repair station, with built-in tools for fixing your bike and an air pump complete with needs for basketball inflation.
What's Coming Up
For our forward-looking friends, here's a few things the Cherokee CID will be working on in the coming months:
Lighting the Way to Public Parking
Did you know there are three public parking lots owned by the City within our district? To improve awareness and visibility of these lots, the CID will be contracting designers to design signs that help people find the lots and clarify that they are free and open to the public.
Holiday Decoration Planning
The holiday season is right around the corner and we're working on plans to spread more holiday cheer on Cherokee. In addition to planter decorations, the CID is seeking ideas from community members on how we can make the street feel more festive. Share your ideas at the community meeting or contact Emily on the Contact page.
Get Involved
Go above and beyond by getting involved. Here are a few upcoming ways you can do just that:
Sign Up for the Volunteer List
Want to help out at decorating days or future Cherokee Street events? Sign up for our volunteer list and you'll be notified about upcoming opportunities.
Submit Your Nomination to Join the CID Board
The CID is now accepting nominations for folks who are interested in serving on the board. Board members must be either residents, property owners, business owners or commercial tenants of the district. Board members serve a 4-year term and meet 6 times a year. To learn more about the expectations for board members, visit cherokeestreet.com/elections Interested board members should fill out the nomination form on that page by the end of the year. Community members will have the chance to vote on the nominees at the January CID Public Meeting on Thursday, January 16th.
To improve lighting and visibility in our district, the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is launching a Pedestrian & Storefront Lighting Program that will facilitate adding new exterior pedestrian lighting on residential and commercial buildings within the district, and also fund storefront window lighting systems with automatic timers for small businesses.
Through this program, property owners or businesses will work with the CID and its partners on this project to develop a plan for lighting fixtures and installation, which will be paid for and facilitated by the CID up to $3,500 for exterior lighting and $500 for storefront window lighting systems. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at cherokeelighting.paperform.co
The goal is that by increasing both pedestrian and storefront lighting, we can improve visibility, real and perceived safety, and ambiance on our street.
If you are interested in this program, find more information and fill out the application form at cherokeelighting.paperform.co.
For questions, please contact info@cherokeestreet.com
CHEROKEE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO — St. Louis’s annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place on Cherokee Street on Saturday May, 4th 2024, 11AM - 8PM.
Organized by Cherokee Street Foundation — the street’s events non-profit organization — the Cinco de Mayo festival will once again take over six blocks of Cherokee Street – from Jefferson Ave. to Nebraska Ave. Attendees can look forward to two music stages featuring an array of musical styles from latin to jazz, local food & beverage vendors, an action packed family fun zone, a mechanical bull, Lucha Libre wrestling and the parade.
“This festival has grown to be one of the largest and most diverse celebrations not only on Cherokee Street but in St. Louis and this year’s Cinco de Mayo festival is slated to be no different,” said Emily Thenhaus, director of Cherokee Street Foundation and the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District.
Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Over the Years
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While many elements of the festival will look familiar to those that have attended in years past, attendees can expect a slightly different layout and enhanced safety measures at the 2024 event.
“In preparation for the event, our team has been working closely with the City of St. Louis Office of Special Events and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to ensure the safety and security of all attendees,” said Sara Levin, Cherokee Street's Events & Special Projects Manager.
CHANGES ATTENDEES CAN EXPECT AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT:
4 GRAND ENTRANCES: To help manage foot traffic flow, the 2024 festival will limit entry to 4 Grand Entrances, at Jefferson Ave. on the east, Nebraska Ave. on the west, and Iowa Ave. on the north and south sides of Cherokee Street. Entrances will include improved wayfinding to help attendees find all their favorite festival attractions.
BAG CHECK: Each entrance will feature bag checks to ensure that prohibited items such as weapons, outside alcohol, coolers and speakers are not brought onto the premises.
SAME GREAT ATTRACTIONS, DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: To accommodate the changing footprint, some of the festival’s signature attractions will shift locations this year from where they have historically been. For example, Lucha Libre wrestling at this year’s event can be found on Oregon Ave & Cherokee St., instead of Iowa Ave. (See attached map)
The annual festival is a boost for Cherokee Street’s small businesses. “Historically, the Cinco de Mayo festival signified the largest sales day of the year for many of the street’s businesses. It means a lot for our district to be able to bring the event back to the community year after year,” said Thenhaus.
The festival historically features more than 100 small vendor booths lining Cherokee Street. Vendor registration is open through April 5 for any St. Louis business and organization looking to connect with the festival’s tens of thousands of attendees. Find more information at cincodemayostl.com/vendors.
For more information on Cinco de Mayo plans for 2024, see cincodemayostl.com and follow @CincoDeMayoSTL on Instagram and Facebook.
On Cherokee Street, we’re here for women every day—but are excited to highlight the contribution that women and femmes have made to making our Community Improvement District the thriving St. Louis dining destination, shopping street, and art mecca it is today. Want to show your support for Women’s History Month in St. Louis? Look no further than your favorite store in our guide to Women-Owned on Cherokee Street.
Aloha Mischeaux’s Black Coffee found its first home inside the Luminary, offering high quality coffee sourced from black & brown roasters, along with a space for creatives. These days Black Coffee is available for pop-up/catering gigs as they iron out plans for growth.
Owner Ana Vasquez and team lovingly craft some of the city’s best Mexican pastries —the tres leches is a standout—and custom cakes for special occasions.
Browse cases filled with traditional Mexican pastries like conchas, sprinkle cookies, and more—plus coffee and tamales on the weekends—at this family-owned Cherokee Street staple.
Known for serving all-wood smoked meats, Greg & Erica’s barbecue spot started as an Instagram-based pop-up and is now a favorite of visitors to the street—and patrons at the Fortune Teller Bar, who houses its walk-up order window.
Abigail Vargas of La Vallesana giving out candy for Trick or Treat on Cherokee Street. Photo Credit: Phillip Hamer
Come here for mouthwatering Haitian Caribbean food from Chef Marie, who is best known for the Jerk Chicken—which was mentioned as one of the city’s best dishes in the St. Louis Post Dispatch last year.
Natural wine is the star of ‘Ssippi’s elevated menu, which also boasts on-tap cocktails, beer, wine bottles for sale, and a small host of snacks including Union Loafers bread. With a fresh atmosphere crafted by owners Brogan & Emily—and one of the best backyard patios on the street—’Ssippi is fun during both day and night.
Come for delicious pizza by the slice and massive pies, stay for live music and a delectable drink menu. This family-owned spot also hosts events from jazz nights to music fests hosted with Earthbound, its neighbor.
Louise, the artist behind the L.A. Marler Gallery, blends original photography and graphic art to create pop-art style pieces. Her subjects feature typewriters, retro radios, mid century TVs, vintage camera art and a host of other fascinating inspirations.
Described as “an expansive platform for art, thought, and action,” The Luminary hosts an active roster of exhibitions, performances, residencies, and more to bring issues-minded art to the masses.
Virtuoso Collective is made up of roughly 40 artists that live or work on Cherokee Street, and shows off their work—from photography, to paintings, to sculpture, to ceramics, and more.
This intimate event venue hosts local events, weddings, and other gatherings with fun and flair. Co-owned and run by Dasia Vence, the team behind Artist Art specializes in events with a creative and eclectic spin.
The fully customizable space at ChaKq Nation Event Venue is perfect for everything from showers to weddings to murder mystery parties. The venue hosts events like Poetry Comedy Brunch, and helps bring personal occasions to life through event planning and management.
Browse the greenhouse and seasonal garden center at Flowers & Weeds to find your new best plant friend to take home, or chat with them about how to outfit your event with gorgeous and showstopping florals.
This women-owned consulting and event agency works with local businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs to help them grow their business and impact through experiences and strategic planning.
Pet grooming, handled. Murphy’s Mutts & Cuts treats the neighborhood four-legged friends like family—lovingly helping pet owners with baths, trims, and more.
Co-founders Tameca Burnett and Sherrel Hall launched their luxury candle brand to help make the world around you smell better—with luscious scents designed to mask smells from cannabis to cooking to pets.
La'Crassia Wilderness at the grand opening of Butter Love. // Photo by Phillip Hamer
La’Crassia Wilderness has imbued her line of skincare products with the earth-grown oils and shea butters she used to repair her own skin—and gave life to a luxurious collection of bath soaks, lip balms, and body butters designed to nourish.
All things spiritual live at this inviting shop: tarot cards, herbs, crystals, and more. The team hopes that the shop lives as The Oasis: a spot where shoppers can escape the stressors of the outside world and find peace from classes, meditation, yoga, and other private events.
Owned by full-time massage therapist and reiki practitioner Isabela, Sol Touch is run with a community-forward ethos that prioritizes healing and giving back.
Teresa Schroeder uses somatic counseling working with the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn of the nervous system to traumatic responses to work with childhood trauma of abuse, molestation and neglect and adult experiences of complex post traumatic stress. Teresa believes in the power of all types of healing including breaking generational trauma and will refer people for reiki, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage, and spiritual healing. "I tell clients that I am trained in counseling and when it comes time to refer them to another professional that can take them further that is not a bad thing at al!"
Part hair salon, part bar, all amazing energy. Zephyr, which says it caters to patrons who “appreciate the fusion of beauty and social fun environments” offers beauty treatments from blow drys to beard trims to keratin Brazilian blowouts. It also operates as a full service bar after salon hours.
Friends Tammy and Kay bring their love for vintage clothes to their shop on Cherokee, which boasts amazing finds and one-of-a-kind retro pieces to round out your wardrobe.
Warm, cozy, and inclusive, sisters Abbie and Casey have a collection of staples, standouts, and gorgeous pre-loved pieces that make City Mouse a classic stop for thrifters.
Maria & Lorenzo Carrillo of Carrillo's Western Wear | Photo By Phillip Hamer
The Noir Bookshop describes itself as a concept bookstore dedicated to the Black experience. In addition to a collection of books by Black authors, the shop hosts events like happy hours and crochet meetups to bring the community together.
Style with a mission. The WoKE BRAND focuses on bringing diverse cultural perspectives to fashion, with bold pieces that inspire confidence and open conversation.
Cherokee Street’s Love Bank Park Committee is seeking a design for two exterior faces of the Love Bank Park storage building.
The Parameters:
Side A —the larger face — 19 feet 35/8 inches width by 9 foot by 4 inches height. The design for this wall should be art-forward and convey the creative, diverse Cherokee Street community.
Side B — the smaller wall face — measures 9 feet 35/8 inches by 9 foot by 4 inches and should incorporate Love Bank Park’s principles - outlined below.
Art should be designed digitally and will be printed by Cherokee Street CID to be vinyl wrapped on the building.
Both sides of the building will be designed by the same artist. The design can wrap both faces or be two separate designs but both faces should complement each other.
Art should complement the colors incorporated in the rest of the park:
Parking Seating & Striping Colors:
Cherokee Street Signage Color Palette:
Love Bank Park Principles:
I love myself so I love others
I respect myself so I respect others
If we take care of our neighborhood, it will take care of us
No cursing. Keep it clean and peaceful!
Park hours: Dawn to Dusk
How to Submit Your Design:
Submit in a rough concept or sketch of the design for the building by February 16th. Proposals don’t need to be fully complete upon submission but should be complete enough to convey to the committee what the final artwork will look like.
Artists with ties to the Cherokee Street community will have preference for this call, including those who live/work in the areas surrounding Cherokee Street.
The artist with the selected design will receive a $2000 artist stipend and will need to finalize the design by March 15th. The final design will be installed on the building in vinyl, paid for by the Cherokee Street CID.
The 16th annual Print Bazaar on Cherokee kicks off this Saturday December 2nd — and the street has again outdone itself with this year's market! Head to the Cherokee Street between 11 AM and 6PM to shop from more than 170 local & regional artists — offering prints, paintings and photographs, screen-printed clothing, greeting cards and one-of-a-kind-art.
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Plan Your Print Bazaar Day
Artists will be spread out between 54 venues (!!!) on Cherokee, stretching a full mile between The Bricoleur at Louisiana to Bluewood Brewing at Lemp.
There are two main market hubs which feature holiday beverages and more than 20-30 artists under one roof: The Golden Record@2720 Cherokee — sponsored by Swade & Bomb Door @ 2623 Cherokee — sponsored by Pulitzer Arts Foundation. You can also pick up passports/maps for the day at both locations or at STL Stylehouse.
The artists at this year's event include storied STL printmakers like Dan Zettwoch and Brian Lathan, along with art students and vendors brand new to the bazaar! One of the new additions this year is none other than Son Volt frontman Jay Farrar who will be slinging prints from his personal collection of 25 years of Son Volt concert posters! Read about what he's bringing in the Riverfront Times.
You can get a preview of what each artists will bring to their table at cherokeeprintbazaar.com/artists. Not able to make the event - or missed a venue? The artist list will be live on our site until the end of December. Circle back after the Bazaar and shop from the artists with online shopping options!
Bailey CrouchHomeward Bound PressLouis BicycleMatt MarchiniCloud Hotel PrintsRiver City Monsters
Don't Forget: Your Shopping List, Cash or Debit Card & Walking Shoes
Between Cherokee Print Bazaar, the street's brick and mortar retail shops and food & drink establishments, you're bound to find something for everyone on your list. Plant lover? Head to Flowers & Weeds! Got a cowboy for a cousin? Swing on by Carrillo Western Wear!
And of course there's a mountain of options for art lovers, with 170+ participating Print Bazaar artists to choose from. The vast majority of our newfangled vendors accept card transactions but we recommend bringing cash or your debit card just in case. (Find a list of ATM locations in the passport to be picked up on the street on Saturday!)
Saturday's event features 1 mile of shopping and art. If you've already clocked your steps for the day and find that your dogs are barking, hitch a ride on the free trolley that will be making the rounds up and down the street. Flag the trolley down at any corner between Louisana and Deminil, or wait at the designated spots at Compton, Nebraska and Iowa.
Pro Tip: Get Stamps to Win a Prize!
In your passport, you'll find blank pages where you can collect stamps from each artist or venue. Collect 50 or more stamps and head to The Golden Record! The first 30 people that collect 50 stamps will win a prize they can select at the 2720 info desk.
More In Store on Cherokee This Saturday
Print Bazaar is just the beginning! Find free cookies, festive markets, and the legendary Krampus Crawl on the street this Saturday. Find info below!
40th Annual Antique Row Cookie Spree 11AM - 5 PM
Cherokee is for COOKIES. Find delicious cookies at Antique Row's stores, salons & eateries this Saturday for the 40th annual cookie spree! Santa will be in attendance, as will local musicians and a petting zoo!
Flowers & Weeds throws one heck of a holiday market! Once dubbed by the RFT as the "best holiday sale of the year", this year's market will be popping with the cities finest vendors slinging wares you best not dare to miss! ✨
St. Louis Krampusnacht 6 PM -11PM @ Bars along Cherokee
Join the Krampus herd as they stomp down Cherokee Street, terrorizing every bar in their path. There is no charge to participate in the Krawl. Costumes are encouraged but not required...but there will be prizes for the best costumes, and it's more fun, anyway...so dress up!
WINTER TREASURES POTTERY POP UP 11AM - 6PM @ November Baby
A holiday shopping event featuring pottery and crafts from the members of South Broadway Art Project. Located at November Baby on Cherokee St. Free hot cocoa!
So where do the owners of one of St. Louis's best gift shops shop for gifts? See where Golden Gems founders Amanda & Susan recommend for Cherokee Street spots to shop for something for your friends, or yourself!
Sleek. Discreet. Luscious. When you enter 13th and Canna, you’ll catch a whiff of luxury—and absolutely nothing else.
After all, that’s the point.
Co-founders Tameca Burnett and Sherrell Hall launched 13th and Canna, their innovative line of odor-eliminating luxury candles, in 2021. While the line was specifically inspired by the need to cover the smell of cannabis, 13th and Canna candles also eliminate unpleasant smells left by cigarettes, cigars, pets, and cooking.
In their place, the candles leave scrumptious scents like lavender, sage, and musk.
The shop celebrated the grand opening of its Cherokee Street store in July 2023. The business was inspired by Hall’s own experience. After turning to cannabis to cope with PTSD, she found herself struggling with eliminating the smell in her home. She mentioned this to friend and business partner Burnett, a self-described a candle lover. From there, 13th and Canna was born; the partners originally operated out of Hall’s downtown loft apartment.
Unlike competitor candles, 13th and Canna products don’t just eliminate odors; they put out their own luscious and long-lasting smells. That’s just part of what sets their line of candles apart.
“There is a specially formulated molecule that goes inside of our fragrance, and instead of masking the odor, it actually grabs it out of the air,” Hall said. “Competitors juststarted making scented candles; when you’d light those candles, it would eliminate the odor but leave no refreshing fragrance.”
The candles are luxury, boasting a three-wick for long burning and a richer scent, In addition, 13th and Canna candles burn well, keep a low flame, and come in a reusable jar with fire-proof lids. Users can clean out the jar once they’ve burned the candle, and use it to discreetly hold cannabis paraphernalia and other items.
“We just try to create something that we would want to burn in our own home and is also effective to eliminate those smoke odors,” Burnett said. “We wanted something that looks gorgeous in the home, and I feel like our candles set us apart.”
Also unique to the brand is their name, which Burnett and Hall came up with after copious brainstorming and conversation. The team wanted to nod to cannabis in the name (thus, Canna), and the number thirteen was personally significant to Burnett—her late husband’s birthday is April 13, and he wore the number on all of his sports jerseys throughout his life.
Burnett and Hall stylized the logo as two street signs—13th and Canna streets—meeting together at an intersection. A physical intersection sign sits in their shop as a reminder of this mindset, and of the name that’s so meaningful to them both.
“We think of it as a meeting place,” Burnett said. “Like an intersection; and it’s the intersection between me and her as well.”
It’s hard not to look at the success of 13th and Canna as a story about entrepreneurship, but also about the power of friendship.
Burnett and Hall met at Lindenwood University 20 years ago, where they were studying accounting and fashion respectively. They hit it off and have been close since.
“We’ve always been friends, but I think our relationship took a turn when my husband passed away,” Burnett said. “She’s been there ever since. She would take me out to go and have fun. This is my girl, and when I was going through my issues, she was there for me.”
In addition to spending time together, the two talked about their entrepreneurial spirits. Burnett says Hall is more likely to take a leap, while she prefers a measured approach.
It’s a winning combo.
“She was always encouraging me in my other business to just jump out on faith, to get out there and do it or I’d never be successful,” Burnett said of Hall. “I was like, ‘Well, why not do it together?’"
The partnership has resulted in a thriving business, with even more plans to expand on the horizon. 13th and Canna currently features five luxury scents, as well as decor, custom apparel, candle snuffers, and more. Soon to come are room and car sprays, as well as cannabis baking classes hosted in the store.
“Our product is 100% guaranteed,” Hall said. “We stand by our product. For me, I want us to continue to get more exposure, to do more partnerships with dispensaries; we are even looking to expand and maybe add a different person to our team.”
No matter the plan, quality will always be at the forefront.
“When we’re producing these different fragrances, it takes us a while to make sure you have a quality product; we don’t want flames going crazy, we want to make sure you’re smelling that fragrance from beginning to end,” Hall said. “We want to make sure there is a good quality product. As well as with our glass vessels, which you can wash out and reuse because it locks and seals the smell of any paraphernalia in; when you’re purchasing a candle from us, you’re purchasing something that you can recycle and reuse.”
Burnett and Hall love the whole line, which they say are designed to be conversation starters, but both have their special favorite scents. For Burnett, it’s Night Cap, which features notes of mahogany and musk—a smell she describes as perfect for someone who wants Idris Elba in their house. For Hall, it’s a new fragrance: Nina Noir, which comes out soon and features white floral, citrus, and herb.
The Cherokee Street shop has only been open for a few months, but the co-founders already love the neighborhood. Hall even grew up here.
“Small businesses are gravitating toward Cherokee Street,” Burnett said. “The business owners and to support one another because we all have the same goal.”
Hall agreed. “This neighborhood is becoming more diverse, more of a mixture of things, and we want to be a part of it,” she said.
Stop by the store to find your new favorite scent, chat with the co-founders, and be a part of the future of the women-owned 4/20 industry in St. Louis.
That future is right at the intersection of 13th and Canna.
13th and Canna is open at 2731 Cherokee. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Visit them online at www.13thandcanna.com.
The annual Festival of Nations celebration takes place Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 in Tower Grove Park. The event — a favorite among St. Louisans — features food, music, dance, and culture of over 75 nations.
This year’s lineup features several vendors from Cherokee Street. You may recognize them from our Calle Cherokee Food Guide, or from your last day out in the neighborhood; read on to discover the flavor they’ll be bringing to the 2023 festival.
Black Coffee sources and serves coffee all over the world. A particular focus is on connecting farmers, roasters, and brands of color together and highlighting their stories. Cool down with an Icy Coffee or their signature Black Lemonade.
This Cherokee Street restaurant excels in all things breakfast: sweet, savory, and made by hand. Owner Saul Jaurez hails from Huandacareo, Mexico, where his passion for pastries was born—and since then, he’s been a pastry chef for luxury hotels across the country. Crepes & Treats is a can’t miss stop on Cherokee Street.
Fans of smoked meat swear by The Fattened Caf., which currently brings Filipino-style barbecue to St. Louis from Earthbound Beer on Cherokee Street. Stop by the Festival of Nations booth for mainstays like Pinoy BBQ ribs and Chicken Tochino.
One of St. Louis’ favorite food trucks has found a new home on Cherokee Street. K-Bop serves cupbop, or Korean rice bowls featuring savory meat or tofu simmered in delicious special sauces. Stop by the bright yellow truck at Festival of Nations for a delicious meal of, as K-Bop calls it, “Korean BBQ in a Cup.”
Locally operated and family owned, Saint Louis Hop Shop offers a great variety of local and national retail craft beer. Stop by the shop on Cherokee Street to learn more about brew and sample something new—and by the Festival of Nations booth to grab a drink that pairs well with eating your way around the world.
Learn more about the Festival, plus see a complete list of vendors, here.
