For more than 50 years, The Best Steak House has been a cornerstone of Hillcrest Shopping Center and the Greater East Side neighborhood. Founded in 1973, the proudly family-owned restaurant has earned a loyal following by staying true to a simple promise: serve high-quality steaks at honest, affordable prices and make sure everyone feels welcome.

For decades, All Tech Automotive has been a go-to destination on the Greater East Side for drivers who value honesty, quality workmanship and fair pricing. All Tech is a business that proves long-term success doesn’t require gimmicks, just honesty, consistency and deep roots in the community.

When Cups & Cheers International Sports Bar & Restaurant opened in September 2019, it introduced something new to the White Bear Avenue corridor: a vibrant gathering place blending Hmong and Southeast Asian cuisine with the energy of a modern sports bar. Located in Hillcrest Shopping Center, Cups & Cheers has become one of the Bear + Larp District’s most successful and beloved businesses, showing what’s possible when local investment meets community connection.