Celebrate the first weekend of 2025 in the Central West End! There’s something for everyone to enjoy in the neighborhood from shopping to dining out to games and more. Here are five ways to spend your weekend in the CWE.
Eat at a Returning Restaurant| Ranoush
You may have heard that late last week, Ranoush re-opened! We’re excited to have this beloved restaurant back in the neighborhood. Visit them for dinner and start off with cold mezza options like Hummus or Baba Ganoush. For your main course, try the Chicken Shawarma or Vegetarian Platter. Make sure to save room for delicious dessert such as Balkawa or Knafeh, Ranoush’s signature dessert and Syrian delight. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to enjoy and will leave you wanting to return again and again.
Have a Family Day Out| Up-Down
It’s Family Hours at Up-Down this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Bring your kids to the arcade to enjoy a variety of unique games, as well as the classics. With the cool winter weather outside, this is the perfect indoor activity for all to enjoy. If you get hungry, have one of Up-Down’s delicious slices of pizza. They’ll have soda and other kid-friendly drinks for your little ones, along with a full bar for those 21 and older.
Kickstart Your Day with a Hearty Breakfast| Pickles Deli
If you haven’t been to Pickles for breakfast, you’re missing out. Whether you’ve got a busy day ahead of you in the CWE or elsewhere, or you just want to stroll down the street from your home for breakfast out, Pickles has the perfect Saturday morning meal. Popular items include the Full Biscuit & Gravy, featuring two biscuits, Breakfast Pita, featuring two eggs and American cheese with your choice of meat rolled in grilled pita and the ability to create your own, with a choice of meat, cheese and bread along with two eggs. You can also enjoy yummy sides like hashbrowns or a fruit cup.
Go to the Movies| Chase Park Plaza Cinema
This is a great weekend to go to the movies and catch up on all the popular new releases. Visit the Chase Park Cinema to see screenings of “A Complete Unknown” (R), starring Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan, “Babygirl” (R), starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, “Nosferatu” (R), starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Skarsgard, “Mufasa: The Lion King” (PG), starring Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in this prequel and “Wicked” (PG), starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in this adaptation of the popular Broadway musical.
Dine Out| PizzaTwist
In the mood for pizza? Visit PizzaTwist this weekend for lunch or dinner and enjoy one of their unique, creative pizzas. Try the Pesto Garlic Chicken Pizza, featuring their signature pesto sauce. Another favorite is the Indian Garlic Veggie/ Paneer pizza, featuring their signature creamy garlic sauce with the option to add paneer. You may also want to try their gluten-free cauliflower crust!
The Euclid Shuffle
Friday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m. | Saturday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m. Call or text 314-472-5383.
Reminder as you’re traveling around the CWE this weekend, that transportation is now easier thanks to the Euclid Shuffle! If you do not wish to walk, it’s too cold or you parked far away, you don’t need to let that stop you from exploring the neighborhood. You can take a FREE ride along Euclid Ave. from Forest Park Ave. to Washington Ave. You can call or text the shuttle for a ride. Hop aboard!