Growing up in Southern Illinois and 15 minutes across the river from Downtown St Louis, I was very fortunate to experience and enjoy a very diverse "eating experience." From the legendary "Hill" and it's incredible Italian cuisines, to the inner city greasy spoons that brought us everything from the Slinger to the Golden Horseshoe as well as Dieckmeyers world famous Brain Sandwiches.
Now due to "downtown development", we have to say goodbye to one of the all time great Hamburger joints, Dooleys in favor of an underground parking garage. It was indeed the proverbial "joint", Cold ale and great burgers since 1968, Dooleys has been serving "all the collars" of the St Louis workforce. From the hard hats building freeways to the judges upholding the law and everyone in between.
I am not against development and progress for the most part, it's just a part of the "moving forward" process, but I will not apologize for feeling a bit sad about the passing of a great place.
All patrons were created equal at Dooleys and you will be missed by all.
To Mr. Alex Dooley I say, "Call Me Dan as well as a Fan"
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