Friday Food Critic: Deer Creek Coffee

You eat the food. You drink the coffee. Tell us about your experience.

When it comes to restaurants, Creve Coeur, Frontenac, Ladue and Olivette have it covered.  We have some great local places that many would consider community gems. We have some restaurants that aren't exactly mom-and-pop, but are unique to the area, and we certainly—for better or for worse—have plenty of chains lining our main streets. But what we don't have is a consistent food critic to tell us what's good and what's not. That's where you come in. We could throw some money at a professional food critic, but that's not exactly what Patch is all about. We'd much rather know the opinion of the fine folks that eat there day-in and day-out. It's your community. You eat the food. You tell us if it passes the mark. Each week in Friday Food …

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Photos of the Car Crash at Ladue's Deer Creek Coffee

We had the story about the car that smashed through a window at the local coffee shop. Here's the pictures, courtesy of the owner.

Deer Creek Coffee owner Marcy Williams shared these photos with Patch after yesterday's...mishap, when an older female driver who became confused smashed through the plate glass window at the front of the store. The wreck happened at about noon on Monday and closed the store briefly while inspecters made sure the building was safe. Nobody was seriously hurt in the accident. Deer Creek posted today on its Facebook page: "We've received word that the driver of the car who hit the cafe suffered only cuts and bruises and she'll be okay. We are so grateful no one was seriously injured." Williams told Patch she was unsure yet how she would remodel the corner of the building wrecked by the accident. A bar stretched along the window and she was …

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Car Crashes Into Deer Creek Coffee

Deer Creek Coffee is doing business as usual, despite a vehicle crashing into the front of the store at approximately 12 p.m., Monday. A female driver in a vehicle involved in an earlier, separate car accident in front of the store parked her car in a lot next to Deer Creek. Co-owner Marcy Williams, who was in the store at the time, said the driver must have accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of her brakes and ran into the store. The driver was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. Williams said a customer who was in the store at the time got out of the way safely. “I heard the impact from my office,” Williams said. “I figured right away the building had been hit. The important thing is no one in the store was hurt.” …

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Ten Holiday Drinks That Are Sure to Keep Your Party Festive and Your Guests Happy

Experts share secrets to mixing drinks that you will want to serve at your holiday celebration.

The holiday season is in full swing, and you know what that means; it is time for hosting holiday parties. If you are looking for something fun and festive to serve, look no further. We stopped by some of our favorite watering holes and persuaded local bartenders and baristas to give up some of their yummiest holiday drink ideas that you are sure to love. We wanted to share their recipes with you, but we had to do a little coaxing with a reminder that “you know who” from the North Pole is watching. With a smile and a “be good for goodness sakes,” we were in the know. Recipes were in hand. Our holiday drinks guide, thanks to the good boys and girls who shared their best drink ideas with us, will have your guests talking about your amazing …

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Ladue Author Signs Books at Deer Creek Coffee

Susan Elliott spent 50 years in the business world, dominated by male executives.

Ladue resident and author Susan Elliott talked about her book and signed  her recently released autobiography 'Across the Divide: Navigating the Digital Revolution as a Woman, Entrepreneur and CEO' on Saturday at Deer Creek Coffee in Ladue. Deer Creek was very crowded Saturday, and Elliott had the opportunity to sell a number of books and chat with a wide variety of inquisitive customers and casual vistors. The event was hosted by the Ladue-Frontenac Patch. The 168 page book makes fascinating reading. Elliott is founder and chairman of the St. Louis based firm SSE, an information technology services firm globally recognized for its proficiency in blended learning, eLearning, mobile learning, network infrastructure and technology management…

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St. Louis Author Susan Elliott to Sign Books at Deer Creek Coffee

Across the Divide spotlights Elliott's 50-plus-year career in the male-dominated world of technology.

Ladue resident and author Susan Elliott will talk about her book and sign  her recently released autobiography 'Across the Divide: Navigating the Digital Revolution as a Woman, Entrepreneur and CEO' on Saturday, Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. at Deer Creek Coffee at 9820 Clayton Rd. in Ladue. Patch personnel will be there to great visitors and sign up news readers to the newsletter in the Ladue community. Elliott is founder and chairman of the St. Louis based firm SSE, an information technology services firm globally recognized for its proficiency in blended learning, eLearning, mobile learning, network infrastructure and technology management. Information about the book can be found on her website. Deer Creek Coffee is one of the new popular gathing …

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Wine, Cheese, Silver Jewelry Shopping all for a Good Cause

Ladue Family Assistance Program hosts Silpada design jewelry shopping Wednesday night.

The Ladue Family Assistance Fund committee is hosting a Silpada designs jewelry open house this Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m. at Deer Creek Coffee in Ladue. This a fundraiser for anyone who wants to support the Ladue Family Assistance Fund, anyone who loves jewelry and can bring friends who want to do the same. This is an “open house” format. Orders can be placed immediately. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Ladue Family Assistance Fund. There will be jewelry to try on, and orders will be shipped within one week. Silpada offers a popular and unique and exclusive line of fine sterling silver jewelry. Silpada jewelry is stunning, stylish and handcrafted by artisans world-wide. The silver is .925 sterling and the …

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Going Back To School 101

Here are a few ways to prepare yourself and your child for the new school year.

When the alarm went off at 6:30 a.m., I cringed at the thought that this would be my fall schedule. As the mom of a new kindergartener and a new preschooler, I quickly realized this would be my new morning routine. Gone were the days of sleeping and staying in our pajamas and snuggling. The reality set in that in order to combat problems in the morning, I would need to get organized.  I spoke with my mom friends to find out what works for them and see if I could incorporate it into our new routine. I have a preschooler and a kindergartener who both must be dropped off at two different schools with start times that are within 10 minutes of each other. This tends to be a common problem for many families and requires a methodical plan. Back …

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Hotspot Sandwich Locations in Ladue and Frontenac

Whether dining in or on the go, choices are aplenty.

Grabbing lunch on the go is not always an easy task.  Choosing where and when to go are factors that must be taken into account to avoid the long wait time and crowds.  The four local Frontenac and Ladue lunch hotspots I dined at were (in alphabetical order):  Cardwell’s on the Plaza, Companion, Deer-Creek Cafe, and Schneithorst’s.   Each location offered exemplary service and food.  Here is a taste of what the locals are enjoying at each venue: Cardwell’s The menu at Cardwell’s on the plaza changes daily offering a variety of choices for every pallet.  Katie Kalist, manager of Cardwell’s said: “the Reuben (as pictured), French dip and Veggie sandwiches are our most popular.”  She also added: “reservations are taken and suggested between …

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Chelsea Marie, A Budding Local Artist

You see Chelsea Marie at Ladue's Deer Creek Coffee, but her real calling is mural art and illustrations.

Sometimes, famous people just don’t need a last name. Look at Madonna. How about Rihanna? The great soccer player Pelé? Artists such as Rembrandt, Michelangelo or Titian? Chelsea Marie (Ritter Soronen) would like to be known by her surname too. This 24-year-old is carving out a career as a mural artist and illustrator in her adopted community of St. Louis. By day, she works 20 to 30 hours a week at Deer Creek Coffee in Ladue. By mid-day, she’s off to her 50-hour a week routine as a mural painter and illustrator, with gigs across the community. She lives with her two cats in Richmond Heights. Although not famous or rich yet, she’d love to combine her passion for serving charity and nonprofits with her motivating work in art. A 2008 graduate…

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