Starr's Market
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Starr's Market, originally known as Oliver's Gourmet, was founded in 1979 as one of St. Louis' first gourmet coffee roasters.
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shop in Clayton, Missouri
. Starr was met with success, and decided to attempt an even bigger endeavor. In 1979, he opened Starr's Market and expanded into the wine market. It continued to grow, opening stores in Webster Groves and Richmond Heights
throughout the 1980s. In 1991 Starr's Market moved to Richmond Heights, and continues its Wine and Coffee retail business at the same location today. Starrs is known for several of its signature creations including Starrs Blend Coffee, and Starrs Dip.
In 2007 Starr's Market opened its first restaurant. Opened at an attempt of a more gourmet dinning environment in the St. Louis scene, Starr's has received decent reviews. Many of Starrs signature dishes are credited to Starrs chef James Gill, and even Bud Starr himself.
In 2009 an upgraded restaurant was opened, Bar Oliver. Aiming at a more up beat environment Bar Oliver has been a success.
History
In 1977, owner Bud Starr opened his first establishment, Oliver's Ice Cream. A local ice creamIce cream
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Sandwich
A sandwich is a food item, typically consisting of two or more slices of :bread with one or more fillings between them, or one slice of bread with a topping or toppings, commonly called an open sandwich. Sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food, typically taken to work or school, or...
shop in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, Missouri
Clayton is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. The city was organized in 1877 and is named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the courthouse.-Geography:...
. Starr was met with success, and decided to attempt an even bigger endeavor. In 1979, he opened Starr's Market and expanded into the wine market. It continued to grow, opening stores in Webster Groves and Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights, Missouri
Richmond Heights, a city in St. Louis County, is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 8,603 at the 2010 census. According to Robert L. Ramsay, the name was suggested by Robert E. Lee, who thought the topography of the area resembled Richmond, Virginia...
throughout the 1980s. In 1991 Starr's Market moved to Richmond Heights, and continues its Wine and Coffee retail business at the same location today. Starrs is known for several of its signature creations including Starrs Blend Coffee, and Starrs Dip.
In 2007 Starr's Market opened its first restaurant. Opened at an attempt of a more gourmet dinning environment in the St. Louis scene, Starr's has received decent reviews. Many of Starrs signature dishes are credited to Starrs chef James Gill, and even Bud Starr himself.
In 2009 an upgraded restaurant was opened, Bar Oliver. Aiming at a more up beat environment Bar Oliver has been a success.