10th Street Italian - 504 N. 10th Street

[JCity]

I went to this place, finally, for the first time a few weeks ago. I have to say, i've been missing out. THe pasta and the house salad with chicken, was one of the best i've had anywhere in STL. I will be back!

[Penne Vodka]

Thank you to everyone who has posted in regards to my restaurant's hours. Operating a business, no matter what type it is, in these difficult economic times is a challenge to say the least. The decision to limit our hours was not taken lightly. We have been supporters of downtown, its visitors and residents from day one and we continue to be. However difficult times make for difficult decisions.



For four years we have remained open in the evenings throughout the rather lean winter months, knowing that the spring, summer and fall would be great. This past year however the spring, summer and fall have not been so great and we cannot continue to provide our services at a loss during the winter months. This past year there were considerably fewer conventions, fewer tourists, more businesses closing or moving and a tightening of residents wallets. The market as a whole has shrunk and the only ones that will survive are those that adapt and take a strong look at their operations as a whole. To raise prices right now is difficult eventhough our costs continue to rise. We as an organization will not cut the quality of our products as it is what we have built our reputation upon. So we have to look at what times are not profitable this time of year and cut back on that. We are currently focusing on our catering operations and our dalily lunch business which accounts for 90% or our revenues during the winter months. It is a business decision so that we can continue to operate our restaurant at full hours the other three quarters of the year.



Again thank you to all of the residents and workers of downtown that support us and appreciate the food we serve. If you have any questions about 10th Street Italian or feedback, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 314-241-9988, before 3:00pm of course.



Sincerely,



Todd Sanders

Owner 10th Street Italian

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Thank you for posting.



I'm usually good for 2-3 visits a month (sadly, I work most days in the county, and am gone a lot in the evenings). I'd be there more if you were open weekends! But I understand the residential numbers aren't there yet to support that.

[bikin'_man]

it's on the hit list for things i must do when in town. i ususaly go for the vodka penne.

[Penne Vodka]

Beginning May 12th, 10th Street Italian will be open again at night. Our hours will be as follows:



Monday 10:30am to 3:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30am to 8:00pm

Friday 10:30am to 3:00pm



We will also be bringing back the Dinner for Two special which is two soups or salads, two pastas, and two cookies. Had to increase it a bit though to $22. But you can still add the bottle of wine for $12!



Thanks to the readers of Urbanstl for their continue support of my restaurant. If all goes well we may expand the hours on Monday and Friday as well.



And whether you come to my restaurant or not, please make every effort to support our local retailers, restaurants and bars during this tough economy. Let's try to keep our dollars active in our local economy as much as possible!



Thanks,



Todd Sanders

Owner

10th Street Italian

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Hooray! (I was just there last Wed)

[Moorlander]

Todd,

I've been to both of your locations. Great food at a great value.

[what4]

thanks Todd. can't wait to go for dinner again.

[audioguy09]

Walked by today to have lunch after a meeting with a client, and saw that they were closed. No signs in the window saying closed early. I believe the hours said around 8PM for a close. Unless they're jumping on the asinine early hours bandwagon, maybe something's up....

[Washuslouser]

It's still open. I ate there today. It closes at 2pm. I think schnucks has taken a lot of their business which sucks, but go figure when there are a bunch of cheap lazies in downtown who would rather have okay food for 4 dollars than have an excellent meatball sandwich for 7 or so. I hope this place stays open.



Not to open a can of worms again, but the beacon had a good article about downtown businesses struggling. Get out and support them this holiday season so we can keep positive momentum downtown.



http://www.stlbeacon.org/region/downtow ... to_survive

[matguy70]

NO. The restuarant's biz has been fine at 10th Street according to the desk. It is the after 2p.m. crowd this time of year that is slow. They rotate their hours - summer and winter hours.

[Downtown2007]

Yeah they close at 2pm during the winter. 8pm during summer

[kujay]

Don't work downtown anymore and 10th Street Italian is probably the lunch place I miss most. Fantastic food and reasonably priced.

[Washuslouser]

Closed.

I guess the person at the counter was wrong.

[Washuslouser]