The List: Destinations
Cherokee
Cherokee Street isn’t just antiques anymore: it’s where to find authentic Mexican eats, funky vintage wearables, loose teas by the scoopful, and local artists, makers and bakers. Make sure to check out stores and eateries both east and west of Jefferson Avenue.
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Bergamot and ginger scented candle • Invite your friend, sister, or child's teacher to relax with this lidded jar candle from Mesa Home. The bergamot and ginger scent is clean and spicy. $12.00 at Mesa Home, 2619 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Beer bomber jacket • This beer bomber jacket from the St. Louis Hop Shop will keep your hand warm and your 22-ounce bottle of beer cool and cozy. $10.00 at St. Louis Hop Shop, 2600 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Custom sequined skirt • Have a custom skirt or other clothing item made for the fashionista in your life. This sequined skirt will add years of sparkle to holiday gatherings and parties. $175.00 at Bespoke, 2650 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Vintage polyester shirt • Get your groove on with this vintage polyester shirt or another vintage find from this resale shop. Sales benefit the social services and childcare provided by the Guardian Angel Settlement Association. $5.00 at Angel Boutique Resale Shop, 2700 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Handblown glass mug • Sip a cup of tea or coffee from this 10 ounce handblown glass mug from CHEMEX, which is shaped to echo the CHEMEX coffee maker. Teatopia also offers more than 80 loose leaf teas. $20.00 at Teatopia, 2606 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Dinosaur creamer • Add a bit of roar to your tea time with this adorable brontosaurus creamer. The shop also sells tiny pitchers in the shape of penguins, cats, elephants and cows, as well as loose leaf teas for customers to brew at home. $6.00 at Tea Rex, 2710 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Button name tag • Label your gifts with a custom button you can design yourself. All types of sizes are available and prices vary depending on how many you buy and how many images you upload. The Cherokee Street location offers a special $5 price for walk-in customers. $5.00 at Buttonmakers.net, 2608 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
St. Louis Hop Shop Hoodie • Show your hometown pride, beer pride and Cherokee Street pride in this cozy yet flashy St. Louis Hop Shop Hoodie. $33.00 at St. Louis Hop Shop, 2600 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Custom corset • Leave this custom-made corset in your special someone's stocking and see what happens. Bespoke will make a corset or other clothing item tailored to your needs, size and tastes. $270.00 at Bespoke, 2650 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
While you're there
Print Bazaar • From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, you can shop more than 100 venues, makers and artists and find tons of unique gifts, including posters, books and cards.
Stores to check out • Appreciate the artistry and humor in prints and cards designed and made by the artists of Firecracker Press, 2838 Cherokee Street, firecrackerpress.com Take a blast to the past as you browse through vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares at Retro 101/Cherry Bomb Vintage, 2303 Cherokee Street. Show your local pride by visiting the Stl-Style Stylehouse at 3159 Cherokee Street. Pick out a T-shirt and a graphic and they will print it while you wait. Find a plant or flora-based gift across the street at Flowers and Weeds, 3201 Cherokee Street.
Grab a bite • Cherokee is known for authentic Mexican food. If you’re looking for something to eat, four of Post-Dispatch restaurant critic Ian Froeb’s STL 100 restaurant pics are here or nearby: the Palm Trees, Frankly Sausages, the Taco and Ice Cream Joint, and Byrd & Barrel.
More info
http://cherokeestreetdevelopmentleague.org