![]() ![]() They saw a swimming pool with a broken concrete deck, a sloped yard that caused rain water to run downhill and on the patio, and a small pergola that acted as a dam, causing water to flow entirely around it. When Jim stopped by John’s West County home to look at the project, they both quickly assessed that there was more than one issue involved in making the outdoor area a relaxing, rather than troubled, space. “Jim” is Jim Graeler, who laughingly describes himself as the general manager, designer and owner of Chesterfield Valley Nursery. “I met Jim and talked with him about what I wanted to do. I decided to stop in and see what they had,” he continues. “I was out driving, and I passed Chesterfield Valley Nursery. “I talked to a number of people, and we just didn’t get along,” he recalls, noting that they had trouble envisioning his ideas. I want to keep moving.”Īll that translated into a garden with a variety of areas in which he could move around, and also one in which he could be involved. “ When I leave work, I want to be outdoors. “I’m in an office all day long,” he explains. ![]() He needed a place to decompress when he left work as a certified financial planner and senior vice president at Morgan Stanley. Michaels,” Ukena said.When it came to his garden, John Moore knew what he wanted. “The atmosphere here is part of what makes St. ![]() She said the food is better right when it’s ready, and operators want the atmosphere of the restaurant to contribute to the food experience. Michael’s Sports Bar and Grill downtown hasn’t considered delivery, said manager Courtney Ukena. on orders over $15, and there is no delivery charge. So far, the company has delivered about three orders per day. The specialty grilled cheese diner in the downtown Sky Eleven building announced the service to existing customers via email, but owner Vance Hall said the company won’t promote it on social media or elsewhere until hiring additional staff. Smallwood said the only cost to start delivery was for the additional employee salaries.ĭruff’s is adjusting to the delivery services it offers. The company hired two employees to assist in deliveries and averages about three deliveries per lunch and dinner hours out of its 100-160 daily transactions.ĭeliveries cost $3 with a minimum purchase of $20 within three miles. The food truck doesn’t have indoor seating or a shelter. Melissa Smallwood, co-owner of The Wheelhouse, said the food truck began offering delivery of its Thai and Mexican cuisine to combat a drop in sales during the winter. Stark declined to disclose Panera’s investment to start delivery.īrian Camey, president of The Traditional Bakery Inc./Oklahoma City Bakery Inc., said via email he does not see delivery as a trend, but as a way to remove barriers so customers can get food when and where they want it. Local Panera officials say delivery has increased sales by 5-10 percent at the stores, which are registering a wide range of activity per day: 30 to 100 deliveries per store. Dabble st.louis drivers#In order to offer delivery of its bagels, sandwiches and salads, Panera Bread hired 40 drivers and kitchen staff in Springfield. With a set delivery fee of $3, customers can place delivery orders through the Panera Bread app or on its website. Panera delivers on orders over $5 that are within an 8-minute drive of the specified location. “It’s all just a part of expanding for our customers’ convenience,” said Claudine Stark, director of marketing for Panera franchise operators Traditional Bakery Inc. Louis St in January, and Druff’s at 331 Park Central East began on March 13.įrom corporate to mom-and-pop, each restaurant sees it as a way to reach more customers and drive sales. The Wheelhouse LLC started delivering from its food truck at 1670 St. 4 and now delivers from four of its five cafes in town. Panera Bread made its first delivery in Springfield on Oct. Pizza delivery has been a commodity in American homes for years, but recently other restaurants are taking to the streets with their own delivery services. ![]()
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