Showing posts with label Rue Lafayette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rue Lafayette. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Just For Fun: A walk around Lafayette Park...

Surrounded by the most lovely 19th century Victorian "painted ladies"...

(some of the oldest and most ornate architecture in St.Louis )

...sits St. Louis's oldest public park (and the first park west of the Mississippi River)!  Circa 1836, the 30-acre Lafayette Park sits as the focal point to the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood.




























I, like most local Realtors, spend a lot of time in and around the uber popular Lafayette Square area showing properties.  Not often, however, do I take the time to park the car and stroll through the park grounds even though I love it. 

This week, I enjoyed an afternoon spell at one of my favorite city hidden gems with Reed, and decided to stroll through the park with him for giggles.

 A peek at the time...
Lafayette Park is as picturesque and filled-with-character as it looks.  I encourage you to take 10 extra minutes out of your day next time, and park the car!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Hidden Gem Alert: Rue Lafayette

Located at #2026 Lafayette Avenue in Historic Lafayette Square, overlooking the park and beautiful 100+ year old Victorian mansions, sits a true hidden gem… Part cafe and part boutique showcasing rare vintage finds, Rue Lafayette offers a cozy yet cool place to enjoy a cup of coffee, light lunch, or delicious french pastry.

A teeny peek at my recent visit, before a Saturday AM run to Soulard Market...

The interior and patio are charming, the view is spectacular, the coffee and nibbles are delicious, and the french macaroons are to DIE for! If you click HERE, enjoy a coupon for a free coffee with the purchase of a pastry.

Enjoy! =)

NITTY GRITTY:

Rue Lafayette
2026 Lafayette Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104

314.772.CAFE (2233)

HOURS:

*Closed on Mondays
Tues-Fri: 6:30am-5:00pm
Saturdays: 8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-3:00pm

Twitter: http://twitter.com/RueLafayette

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67030252596