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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Return of the Slider: Fenton White Castle Reopens Sunday

Fans of the square burger can’t wait for the restaurant’s grand opening, company officials say.

Lovers of the slider can rejoice. You no longer have to trek those many miles for what you crave: White Castle hamburgers, affectionately known as sliders. OK, so it was just over to the High Ridge White Castle, a total of 6.7 miles from the Fenton location at 1789 Bowles Ave. Still, White Castle fans are chomping at the bit. The Fenton White Castle has its grand reopening Sunday. The restaurant closed last winter so the hamburger chain could build a new building, with a new look, updated technology, and more comfort and flexibility in seating, said White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson, from the corporate office in Columbus, OH. “As a family-owned business, we believe in re-investing in our money in the community and for the …

White Castle Trivia: How Well Do You Know the Home of the Slider?

Where was the first White Castle? How long has White Castle been in St. Louis? What makes you crave them so much? OK, that last one isn't trivia.

Some couples celebrate anniversaries or Valentine's Day there because they met or had their first date at White Castle. My dad used to take my mom to the one on North Kingshighway in St. Louis city when they were dating. There's a lot of history between those white porcelain walls—although newer White Castles are stone-colored. Take our White Castle quiz and see how much you know about the home of the slider. Each photo has a trivia question about the home of the slider. For answers, see the last photo caption. Information for the questions came from the timeline on the White Castle website.

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