have told Danni Eickenhorst five years ago that she'd be one of St. Louis’ most prominent restaurateurs— with two beloved brands, five locations, and two more on the way— she would have laughed. A nonprofit expert and communications pro by trade, Eichenhorst was already thriving in her career when she added restaurateur to her resume by acquiring The Fountain on Locust and Steve's Hot Dogs. Now, she realizes that her work in the hospitality business isn't all that different from her work in other sectors: focusing on people and community are as much drivers for her restaurant group, HuSTL Hospitality, as turning out delicious food. “I am grateful that I have good enough sense to not fight where the universe is trying to take me sometimes,” Eickenhorst says. “Sometimes, signs point in a direction, and you just have to surrender to that, go with it, and
