Great Heart Brewing Co., located along Olive Boulevard in Olivette, features small-batch ales and lagers, German food, and is centered around a love story between owners John and Helena Valentine: an American brewer and European woman with a passion for food and hospitality. Helena grew up in Switzerland and Germany, and brings her family recipies passed down from generations to the restaurant. John is a descendent of Adolphus Busch, and worked for over a decade in the craft beer industry. He traveled to Bavaria to study and became a sixth-generation brewmaster. In Munich, he met Helena and they opened Great Heart as a collaboration of their family traditions. 

Fox’s Finest is a welcome addition to the culinary scene in St. Louis. Located in the heart of downtown Kirkwood, this local market serves high-quality meats, seafood, local grocery products, sandwiches, prepared foods, and more. Father-and-son founders Kevin and Luke Beattie are no strangers to the area. Kevin and his wife Jill along with their children are graduates of Kirkwood High School and live in the area. The name “Fox’s Finest” is a nod to the family name “Fox,” passed down for generations and both the shared middle name of Kevin and Luke.