Hidden Gem: Plank Road Pizza and Blooming Daisy Marketplace in Cottleville

It has been far too long since my last Hidden Gem post!  A quick lunch hour run out to Cottleville to pick up Steve's race packet for the Missouri Cowbell run a couple of weeks ago...

... was the perfect excuse to enjoy a Friday lunch in the sunshine with my hubby!  My friends and coworkers have been buzzing about Plank Road Pizza... 

...so I figured it was the perfect lunch destination as they are known for their cute patio in the historic downtown area. In fact, Plank Road Pizza sits in the oldest home in Cottleville, circa 1845, and is named after the old connector road of St. Charles and Cottleville that was originally made of timber planks!  

While hello, you ARE on CDN and the City and you know that I was curious about the history of the building, HERE is the listing from when the owner purchased the property. I appreciate that they reintroduced reclaimed elements BACK in to the space so it now oozes historic charm from inside to out...

Particularly the patio, which was pure perfection on a 70's and sunny St. Louis day...

All of the hand-tossed artisan pizzas are named after streets in the St Charles and Cottleville area and are delicious!

The charming patio alone would prompt a revisit from us, though the food is the reason that we will return. Choose a sunny day and just go!  You won't be sorry. 

In fact,  choose a not-so-sunny day as the interior is just as charming as the exterior!  Warm, inviting, and cozy.  Interior photo below compliments of the Riverfront Times... 

When you visit Plank, I also urge you to walk just behind the restaurant and pop your head in to the Blooming Daisy Marketplace.  A tandem visit to these two gems is a perfect afternoon, in my opinion...

This 1910 farm house turned wonderfully eclectic boutique, dedicated strictly to providing booth space to local artisans, oozes charm (and goodies)!  NOTE: Check out the photos of this old listing before you visit as you will be SHOCKED that it is the same structure.  The space is amazing now!

Blooming Daisy carries everything from clothing and jewelry to home decor, personalized monogrammed items, and antiques.  You rarely see the same item twice as the vendors  continuously rotate their seasonal stock, making it a terrific gift destination. They also host monthly pop-up markets where they invite DOZENS of local vendors to fill their lawn and sell their newest goods!  If you enjoy shopping Etsy, Crafted In St. Louis on FB, or Joy's Collective... you will ADORE Blooming Daisy!  Parent Tip: bring the kiddies along, as they are encouraged and allowed to feed the goats in the back acreage.  Yes, I said goats.

Want a glimpse of what is in stock? Their Instagram is updated regularly with their latest and greatest items.  They are a must-follow for me!

NITTY GRITTY:

Plank Road Pizza
5212 Highway N
Cottleville, MO 63304
WEB: http://www.plankroadpizza.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PlankRoadPizza
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Blooming Daisy Marketplace
5541 Chestnut St
Cottleville, MO 63304
WEB: https://squareup.com/store/blooming-daisy-marketplace
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingdaisymarketplace/

See more of my local Hidden Gems HERE!

4171 Connecticut- Tower Grove...

Every once in awhile, I come across a cool residential/commercial mixed-use property on the MLS. It used to be almost impossible to score one of these properties in a decent location, at least with any updates. With the downturn of the market/economy, however, we have seen an emergence of the sale of several of these investment goodies.

I featured this Locust property not too long ago. This AM, another popped up active on the MLS in the Tower Grove area (just 3 blocks south of Arsenal/the park) that I found intriguing...

It is currently listed for $369,900 by Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

An awesome opportunity if looking to open your own business and/or own a rental of residential and/or commercial property: 4130 sq. ft. of residential loft and business space in desirable Tower Grove area, with a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The 1st floor boasts a window store front behind a wrought iron enclosed front patio, an open floor plan with the original 12 ft. sculpted tin ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and a built-in bar. The 1st floor also features a HUGE 25X21 eat-in kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, Travertine marble flooring, a large center island, stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a gas fireplace.

Upstairs, the master bedroom features 10 ft. ceiling, a fireplace, and an adjacent sitting room with a 6 ft. turret and matching fireplace. The 2nd floor also features a luxurious Master Bath with an over sized jet tub, a convenient laundry room, and 3 additional bedrooms with access to a 2nd floor covered deck. Additional features of this property include a beautifully landscaped back patio, fully updated bathrooms, and a finished lower level recreation room.

Even better: this property is tax abated through 2013! HUGE investment opportunity in one of the hottest, growing downtown neighborhoods.


HERE is a link to the current and expired listing of the property, where you can see a lot more photos. Email me at cdnandthecity@charter.net with more questions.

3212 Locust Street, #3...

This super cool Midtown residential/commercial historic mixed-use property was just listed yesterday... This would be an amazing investment opportunity for someone who enjoys the urban lifestyle and has dreams of opening up their own business. The work has been done! Move in and live your dream. Architectural goodies include a storefront, an exposed tin ceiling, exposed brick, fully renovated bathroom with shower, open loft area, a modern kitchen, fireplace, a finished lower level, and a great location near SLU (St. Louis University).


Property is being offered by Hagen Properties for $189,900. See the full listing HERE. Email me at cdnandthecity@charter.net with additional questions or for a private showing.