St. Louis, Philadelphia and Paris remind me of each other. All three have long, gracious boulevards that are intercepted by streets from unique neighborhoods. Each has large, well known city parks and gardens. Enjoyable too in each is the surprise of finding a small city park in an unlikely place.
City Park here in St. Louis is such an oasis. It spans just two blocks and is nestled between staid government buildings and modern towers. Opened last year, the Garden displays modern and classic sculpture and fountains. Plantings honor Missouri's native foliage and represent the outline of the Mississippi River.
New this year is The Terrace View Restaurant which overlooks the Garden and the structures which surround it. Visiting there recently, we ordered a cold Bell Pepper and Tomato Bisque which helped, along with the sounds of people splashing in the fountains, overcome the uncomfortable hot afternoon.
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