Everest Café Closes After 22 Years | St. Louis News

After 22 years, the beloved Everest Café in St. Louis has shut its doors — but its legacy lives on. More than just a restaurant serving bold fusion cuisine, it was a community lifeline run by chef and public health Ph.D. Devi Gurung States, who used the space to offer free health screenings and cooking classes. Co-owned with his wife Connie, the café faced closure due to pandemic fallout and staff shortages, leaving locals heartbroken. Regulars like Sarah Stromsdorfer recall treasured memories and milestones celebrated there, while Devi’s mission to empower healthier living through food continues to inspire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cca82dc84b66c250