Once regarded with skepticism, tribute bands are booming in St. Louis as area bands honor their favorites, and nationally touring tribute bands pack venues.
Westport Plaza is going through a growth spurt, with a raft of new residential and commercial development underway. The latest business to debut here is Soda Fountain Express (147 West Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights; sodafountainexpress-stl.com), the sister restaurant of Soda Fountain at Union Station, which opened on Wednesday, December 27, next to the venerable Westport resident the Trainwreck Saloon.