Ben Szanton

A Boston native, contributing editor Ben Szanton has embraced St. Louis but is still learning more about his new city by the day. A young entrepreneur and exercise enthusiast, he's always happy to share the new song he can't stop listening to or taco place he just discovered. He covers a wide range of St. Louis topics for SELECT.

10 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in St. Louis

Where can you find the best vegetarian restaurants in St. Louis, MO? A closer look reveals some surprising findings. Most people would be shocked to learn that STL’s food ...

Ben Szanton - June 13, 2018

10 Great Gluten-Free St. Louis Restaurants

What are the best gluten-free restaurants in St. Louis? Good question: After all, the city’s food scene is excellent, and one of the town’s signature calling cards. Happily, ...

Ben Szanton - June 12, 2018

Neighborhood Dining Guide: Best Eats in St. Louis, MO

If you’re looking for a neighborhood dining guide, and some of the best eats in St. Louis, you’ve come to the right place. Rather than list all the great eateries in the city ...

Ben Szanton - June 8, 2018

St. Louis Metro Guide: Top Hints and Tips

A guide to the St. Louis Metro system is useful for both tourists and locals alike – here’s what to keep in mind before you use it. For one thing, you’ll want to keep a ...

Ben Szanton - June 6, 2018

Best Adult Sports Leagues in STL

We can all use more fun in our lives: If you’re looking for the best in St. Louis sports leagues (for adults), look no further. You can recapture your youth, at least for one ...

Ben Szanton - June 4, 2018

How to Plan a Float Trip in St. Louis

Need a guide to St. Louis float trips – and how to plan one? Congrats – you’re in for an unforgettable experience. A few things are de rigeuer when plotting your adventure: ...

Ben Szanton - June 1, 2018

Best Date Nights Under $20 in St. Louis

We get it: You want to know the best date night ideas in St. Louis, MO, and how to have a great time out with that special someone for under $20. Luckily, STL offers tons of ...

Ben Szanton - May 30, 2018

10 Reasons to Visit St. Louis, MO

Looking for some good reasons to visit St. Louis? There are more than 10, but we’ve narrowed it down to make things manageable. There’s Forest Park, a perfect spot to run, ...

Ben Szanton - May 28, 2018

10 Best Dance Parties in St. Louis

A little dancing never hurt anybody, as the best dance parties in St. Louis and dancing events remind. These 10 annual events aren’t just signature St. Louis specialties – ...

Ben Szanton - May 24, 2018

10 Great Bars in the St. Louis ‘Burbs

The best bars in the St. Louis, MO suburbs aren’t an exception – this is a city that boasts more than its fair share of top-notch watering holes. For instance, Global Brew Tap ...

Ben Szanton - May 23, 2018