![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
![In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_2784-1200x800.jpg)
Out and About: Walnut Grill Restaurant provides urban vibe, quality food
January 15, 2015
After hearing about a new restaurant called Walnut Grill, I decided to give it a try on Thursday, Jan. 8 after school.
Jazzy, funky music played and art displayed the restaurant. The sit-down setting gave the restaurant an interesting vibe that in my opinion can appeal to many tastes.
I ordered raspberry tea and a Margarita flat bread pizza. This included fresh-tasting tomatoes, olive oil and cheese on crust and I enjoyed the fresh tastes. It was more food than I could eat alone, so I shared the rest with a friend.
The menu also included chicken, desserts, pasta, salad, sandwiches, seafood, soup and steak. Prices at Walnut Grill range from $5 to $30. My total was about $16.
The restaurant wasn’t too busy when I was there, but the service took a while. Still, my server was attentive. The wait may be attributed to a short staff and the flatbread requiring a lengthy preparation.
Overall, I would probably go back to this restaurant if it was with my family; it’s not my favorite place to go to eat with a friend.
The Walnut Grill I visited is located in Ellisville. Others are in Bridgeville, Fox Chapel, Mt. Lebanon and Wexford, PA.
The Walnut Grill caters and offers gift cards and reservations.
Hours
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For more information about Walnut Grill, see http://walnutgroverestaurant.com/
![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-300x200.jpg)
