In the city’s Midtown area on Locust Street, a new sign hangs on the old Stutz building. What was a place to buy a car in 1916, is now a place to eat, called “The Fountain On Locust”.
It took Joy Grdnic two years to create the old-fashioned soda fountain she envisioned. She did most of the work with her own hands, including painting the art deco-inspired murals. Chef Natalia Penchaszadeh is in charge of everything edible.
The menu includes wonderful ice cream creations and food. So you can indulge in sweets, the menu includes plenty of light and healthy food choices. You’ll also find some unusual options like peanut soup and pickle soup. Also a hit, as strange as it looks, the flower tea. The flower is immersed in hot water that comes out of a Chinese teapot with an extra long spout.
Joy’s other passion, radio comedy commentary, inspired speakers in a few booths, so customers can listen to “Soap Hospital”. Even the restrooms are something to see! Fortunately for those of us watching our waistline, they serve the world’s smallest hot fudge sundae.
No longer automobile row, this new business owner is hoping Locust in Midtown is now a destination for people in search of good food and ice cream. You’ll find “The Fountain On Locust at 3037 Locust Street. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday. The phone number is 314-535-7800. You can also check out the website, www.fountainonlocust.com.