ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Local restaurants, even longtime favorites, describe the current state of the dining industry as a mixed bag.

In the Central West End, Matt Windisch is optimistic about a second location for his burger place, Stacked STL. After more than a decade in the Patch neighborhood, he’s expanded into a building at Euclid and McPherson. The spot was previously occupied by Pi Pizzeria.

“We have a lot of fun stuff. From what I can see, people love coming out here and sitting on patios and having lunch,” Windisch said.

But Windisch is also aware of the current challenges facing the restaurant industry. According to a recent survey from Restaurant 365, 88% of restaurant owners are still reporting increased labor costs, with 78% also seeing increased food costs. The ma

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