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We had a very special guest at the Central West End location yesterday: Two-year-old Abe and his family from the UK are in St. Louis for a very serious surgery to take place at Children’s Hospital. Abe was born with a certain form of Cerebral Palsy called Spastic Diplegia. His family has raised nearly all of the money needed to cover the costs of the operation, which totals around $75,780.00 according to their website. After their visit to Straub’s, Abe’s father had this to say:

When we first arrived in St. Louis we stumbled upon Straub’s; a lovely grocery store/deli in the Central West End selling lots of yummy food. The thing that stood out was that everyone was so welcoming. Abe being Abe was tearing around in his walker and gaining lots of attention when one of the staff (think his name was Ron) gave him an orange balloon (matched his hoody). We then got chatting at the checkout and we explained why we were in St Louis. Ron (hope that’s your name) then announced to the store that they should pray for Abe on the eve of his operation. Everyone cheered. It was a lovely moment.

It has to be said that the Americans know how to do customer service. And since arriving we’ve been really impressed.

Abe will be in our thoughts and we wish him and his family the best for their future. To learn more about Abe, visit Abe’s Adventure.

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Now available at our Clayton, Town & Country and Central West End locations: Jacobs & Brichford Artisanal Cheeses are made from raw cow’s milk and sustainable farming practices. Hand crafted with care, these domestic delicacies rival popular imports. The Jacobs & Brichford Farmstead has been family owned and operated since 1819 in the Whitewater River Valley of Southeastern Indiana. Now home to Leslie, Matthew & their three daughters, this dairy farm is known for its entirely grass-fed cows responsible for producing their lovely cheese varieties. Read more on their website!

Varieties available:

Briana

• a semi-firm cheese with a washed rind
• dense, smooth and slightly elastic
• modeled after Italian Alpine cheese-making traditions
• mild cheese with nutty overtones, herbaceous flavor and hints of fresh fruit to add an element of pungency to the finish
• great for melting, this cheese compliments fruit and nut trays but can also stand up to traditional roasted meats

Everton

• Alpine-style cheese, sharper than a gruyère
• strong grassy notes reminiscent of the pastures on which the milking cows have grazed
• distinct, meaty depth to its flavor
• ideal for fondue or pairing with smoked salmon, fresh salad greens and white wine

Arabella

• raw milk soft Italico cheese inspired by the fragrant, buttery cheeses of the Norther Italian grassland
• maintains a distinctly earthy aroma, reminiscent of bread dough proofing
• slightly salty, savory and mildly lactic, the flavor sweetens with age while the body grows smooth and silky