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Out in the CityTom Barry, Vice President of Development and Communications, Planned Parenthood

What is the mission of Planned Parenthood, and how do you go about fulfilling that mission?

The Planned Parenthood mission is to provide, protect and support reproductive rights and services. Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri provides essential health care and education programs to more than 60,000 women, men, and teens each year, regardless of their personal circumstances or ability to pay. Our promise to our patients and to the community we serve is that we’re here—no matter what.

What is your involvement in the organization?

As Vice President of Development, my role is to steward support. We focus on making good use of our donors’ investments and fulfilling our promise to them to continue our mission. This ensures that we are able to provide the reproductive health care and advocacy our community needs each and every day.

What are some recent successes or victories that you are proud of?

This year brought so many wonderful new successes for Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri. Our last year has been one of unprecedented capacity for service—our health centers cared for nearly 50,000 patients, and another 10,000 teens and parents utilized our education programs. We are so proud of everything that we are able to do, and we know what a difference it makes in the lives of those we touch.

What is a challenge that Planned Parenthood faces now?

This election year is a pivotal time for women’s health. Women and men are fighting battles for this generation that they thought were done deals forty years ago. The fact is that one out of every five women in America has been a Planned Parenthood patient. You can’t ignore that. Our promise, with our community’s support, is that we’re here—no matter what—for every individual who needs our help and care.

How does someone get involved?

Your voice, support and gifts help protect those who rely on us and need access to quality reproductive health care. Volunteers help in every area of our organization, including patient services, education, public policy, fundraising and administration. For more information, email [email protected]. Donations can be made at plannedparenthood.org/supportpp. Everyone and every amount matters.

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58 COVERStraight ShooterBlues Team captain David Backes stands firm—on and off the ice.

62 fEATURESMeN oF StYLe catch five of St. louis’ best dressed males in action.

68 reNaiSSaNce MaN master the five aspects of a well-rounded STl guy.

74 fASHIONhoMeWarD BoUND it’s back to the basics— as layers of rich textures, luxurious knits and strong accessories take the reins.

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20 7 thiNgS you must do this month.

22 raDar head to the cWe to cool your

spokes at the new mike’s Bikes, or take a

donation-based yoga class at puravegan.

plus, find out how SceneTap is about to

revolutionize bar-hopping.

24 DiNiNg See what’s brewing on the

coffeehouse scene, and take a shot

at some new liquors from home and

abroad.

26 hot eatS circle 7 Ranch taps into what

STl diners truly desire—beer on demand.

28 peopLe meet the movers and shakers of

STl’s independent music scene.

32 artS Twelve STl theater critics band

together to present The louie Awards.

plus, The pulitzer Foundation for the

Arts welcomes a new curator, and two

local authors prepare to release their first

book.

34 coLUMN lessen the environmental

impact of your wardrobe without

spending more time shopping.

36 JoB eNvY matt Sebek spends his days

following sports and cracking jokes as

editor and host of The JoeSportsFan

Show.

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40 treNDS Statement pieces and dramatic

details bring back the old hollywood

glamour of yesteryear.

42 MeN’S A beginner’s guide to building the

perfect vintage-inspired home bar.

48 hoLiDaY vegan-friendly holiday fare

goes way beyond Tofurkey.

50 eNgageMeNtS Two newly engaged St.

louis couples share their love stories.

52 WeDDiNgS honoring lost loved ones

throughout their journey, an STl couple

builds a strong foundation for their future.

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89 SpiritS Where to go for an unpretentious

drink: no fuss, no muss —just a bar and your

choice libation.

90 DiNiNg gUiDe The best places in town

to eat and drink.

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101 caLeNDar get into the holiday spirit at

the St. louis Thanksgiving Day parade,

stave off the winter blues with the

Blue man group, and sway to Regina

Spektor’s soulful sound at The pageant.

105 get iNvoLveD cyndi Willenbrock

and marshall, the three-legged miracle

dog, teach children about bullying and

compassion.

107 FiLM Don’t miss these noteworthy picks

at the 2012 St. louis international Film

Festival.

109 BY the NUMBerS get a kick out of

some fun facts about the Rockettes’

Radio city christmas Spectacular.

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117 SceNe iN St. LoUiS party pics from

Top chefs, Artopia, the Fabulous Fox

Theatre’s 30th Anniversary celebration

and more.

128 archetYpeS An interview with Sarah

Spear, global activist, entrepreneur and

executive director of Arch grants.

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Update: The October issue of ALIVE referenced a second location for Nick’s Pub in St. Charles. Nick’s Pub will no longer be

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“I’m currently feeling Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s almost rugged nerdiness. I also like how Ryan Gosling suits up; he’s not afraid to rock a maroon velvet tux. And, most importantly, his clothes always fit him perfectly.”

“Over the years, my style has changed many times, as I have always been a parishioner of the fashion church! Currently, I am loving the personal stylings of Justin Timberlake and Johnny Depp—both are lean and fashion-forward, but remain stylish and classy.”

“I would say my style icon is Steve McQueen, because of his classic preppy style. Cable knit sweaters, chinos and tortoiseshell glasses never go out of fashion.”

“Tom Brady, the quarterback for the New England Patriots, always looks good—he can pull off jeans and a t-shirt just as well as a suit. He's always switching it up without looking contrived or uncomfortable."

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St. LoUiS SportS have been in the public eye for more reasons than one as of late. From the Cardinals’ post-

season to the Blues’ involvement in the NHL lockout, it’s been a newsworthy fall—which is why we just had to recruit men from both sides to be part of our much-coveted Men of Style list. The Cardinals’ fearless outfielder Jon Jay and our cover man, Blues Team Captain David Backes, both graced this year’s list and made St. Louis sports that much more buzzy…Backes with his unwavering leadership of the Blues during a tumultuous lockout, and Jay with those unforgettable catches. (Seriously, how does he do it?)

We snagged both guys for a private photo shoot, and gained lots of insights into their worlds along the way. We were happy to find out that Backes was far from afraid of heights—he had no problem posing atop the Fashion Square Building’s towering rooftop

overlooking the city. Backes played the part of fearless leader without hesitation, but he also revealed his softer side, as he talked about his wife, Kelly, whom he’s known since kindergarten, and the animal rescue cause he so passionately supports (read the full Q&A on p.58).

Jay joined our four other worthy Men of Style (full story on p.62) over two days of shooting at the Macy’s Downtown parking garage, which proved the perfect location for our heist-themed shoot styled by Saks Fifth Avenue. With a Porsche 911 in tow, Jay pulled off our James Bond-style “chase scene” to perfection, while also revealing his true fashion weakness—Jordan sneakers (he has an entire closet dedicated to the brand). Sports players aren’t the only standouts on this year’s list. I’d be remiss not to recognize our other fabulous Men of Style for 2012, including: Patrick Brown, Special Assistant to the Mayor; David Blakely, General Manager of Niche Home Furnishings; Jassen Johnson, Architect/Developer for Renaissance Development Associates; and Jeffrey Whitford, Global Citizenship Manager for Sigma-Aldrich.

Our November Men’s Issue wouldn’t be complete without our annual guys’ guide to STL. This year, it comes in the form of the St. Louis Renaissance Man (p.68). Writer Matt Sorrell brushes up on the five elements of the modern Renaissance man and shares how you can tap into them locally—from must-have gear to expert advice and everything in between.

You don’t have to be a guy to appreciate the custom beer taps right at your table (the first of their kind in the state) at the newly opened Circle 7 Ranch. Food writer Amy De La Hunt previews the latest hotspot by nightlife pros Pete Ferretti and Buddy Coy in this month’s Hot Eats (p.26). The upscale burger joint is a great place to hang with fam-ily and friends. Here’s hoping we’ll be watching a big game…

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behind the issue

Gimmie Indie in an exclusive online series that kicks off this month in print, writer Katlyn Moncada and Associate editor gwen ragno go behind the scenes with the movers and shakers of the indie music revolution here in St. louis (p.28). From the famed pokey laFarge (pictured left) to Sleep Kitty and lesser-known bands and music organizers, they learned it truly takes a village to el-evate the local music scene. “interviewing bands in St. louis was such a surreal experience,” Katlyn says. “As a lover of all things music, being able to hang out with bands like Sleepy Kitty was incredible and a dream come true for me. each of the bands is totally unique and featuring them is just a taste of the rapidly grow-ing music scene in this city. i cannot wait to see these artists continue to flourish.”

Move Over, Da Vinci“it takes a lot to be truly well-rounded in the new millennium, and this became extremely apparent to me as i researched this feature,” says Matt Sorrell, writer of The Renaissance man’s guide to STl(p.68). “Those guys in the 15th century had it easy. Today, a man has to be adept at everything from taming technology to navigating the waters of proper etiquette to staying abreast of the latest cultural happenings in order to ascend to the realm of the true STl Renaissance man. i raise my perfectly stirred manhattan to them!”

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Lights, Camera, Action!Associate Art Director Matt Ström and pho-tographer Wesley Law spent hours concept-ing, storyboarding and prepping for the 2012 men of Style shoot—and the action-packed, motion picture-like result was well worth it (p.62). “We really wanted to tell a story of action, drama and suspense—all the qualities of the most memorable movies,” matt says. “it proved challenging to achieve the effect in five still photographs, so we used all the tools of hollywood—giant mirror boards, careful makeup and deliberate framing to convey the look and feel of a heist movie. By combining the vi-sual elements with story boards, nar-rative writing and great acting by our men of Style, we managed to make a whole film in just five frames.”

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ALiVemAg.comThis year’s men of Style feature (p.62) has

a decidedly James Bond feel—so it’s only

natural that we made a cinematic trailer

for it. The video was leaked online a few

weeks ago on our blog and unlocked with a

code word we shared with our social media

followers. Now, you can watch and share

the video—and see our five impeccably

dressed men of Style in action. See also

behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot

atop Downtown parking garages, complete

with a plaza motors porsche, sexy female

accomplice (mother model Katherine howe)

and plenty of suspicious glances.

STL MuSic Scene on p.28, we introduce you to some key players in St. louis’ independent music scene, including local bands pokey laFarge and Sleepy Kitty (pictured above). Watch video interviews and read extended Q&As with these bands and other emerging St. louis groups, So many Dynamos and middle class Fashion.

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Alive chats with fashion designer michelle Smith, creator of Milly, about her smart, sexy aesthetic and lifelong love of art and fashion. Smith is visiting St. louis on Nov. 15 for a runway show at Saks Fifth Avenue, launching the newly renovated Women’s contemporary department and raising donations for Friends of Wings.

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online exclusives!MeeT The #MySTLSTyLe FinaLiSTSlast month, we asked you to submit photos showing your own takes on STl street style. out of many fantastic entries, we chose five finalists—you voted on your favorites, and the winner got a week-long pass to Saint louis Fashion Week. We asked winner lauren Reise and the other four finalists to sound off on their personal styles, favorite local shops and what STl style looks like to them.

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Meet and Mingle Celebrate St. Louis’ hottest singles

at ALIVE Magazine’s Most Wanted party, presented by Chevy. Join the city’s 20 most successful, stylish and sophisticated singles at Horizon at Harry’s Nov. 9. If you’re feeling flirty, order a MillerCoors beer or Pinnacle Vodka cocktail for that special someone, and take them for a spin on the dance floor with beats courtesy of DJ Steve Smooth. The top four singles will be crowned at the end of the night. For tickets and more info, visit alivemag.com.

Grab Your PassportThe Whitaker St. Louis International

Film Festival (SLIFF), Nov. 8-18, highlights filmmakers from around the globe, as well as some of the city’s best and most intimate theat-ers, including the Tivoli and Plaza Frontenac Cinema. More than 400 feature and short films will be screened, with plenty of special appear-ances by filmmakers and stars. Don’t miss our must-see films list, courtesy of the organizers, on p.107.For tickets and more info, visit cinemastlouis.org.

Vote Artfully Exercise your democratic rights and

vote in the presidential election on Nov. 6! If you need a little inspiration in the meantime, be sure to visit Your Land, My Land: Election ’12, the Jonathan Horowitz exhibition at the Con-temporary Art Museum. Running through Nov. 11, this exhibition features video, sculpture and photographs divided into red and blue partisan halves—it will undoubtedly be the hip spot to be as election results roll in, as well.For more info, visit camstl.org.

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Get Carried Away Country sweetheart Carrie Underwood is sure to dazzle with her powerhouse vocals

at Scottrade Center Nov. 20 while on tour for her album “Blown Away.” The “American Idol” alumna and five-time Grammy winner will delight country and pop fans alike, with songs that tell tales of sweet revenge, small town life and wondrous love.For tickets and more info, visit scottradecenter.com.

Book a Visit After a $70 million renovation, the Central Library is nearly ready to reopen its doors

to St. Louis bookworms. Celebrate the centennial of this St. Louis landmark at the Central to Your World: Central Library Rededication Gala, Nov. 17 at the Central Library. This black tie event will feature dinner and entertainment—and, of course, spectacular views of the renovated space. For tickets and more info, visit slplfoundation.org.

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tour under its belt, there’s no doubt that the mod-ern dance troupe Pilobolus knows how to put on a good show. On Nov. 9-10, Dance St. Louis brings the avant-garde troupe to Touhill Performing Arts Center for an evening of virtually unimaginable physical feats and awe-inspiring contemporary dance numbers. For tickets and more info, visit touhill.org.

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Groove with Madge Let your body move to the music of seven-time Grammy winner Madonna at the Scottrade Center on Nov. 1. The Queen of Pop takes the stage for her first-ever major St. Louis performance, just a day after her inaugural Kansas City show. Get ready to sing along to new tracks from her latest album, “MDNA,” but rest assured that the Material Girl will play some crowd-pleasing classics, as well. For tickets and more info, visit scottradecenter.com.

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An “Om”-azing Conceptyogis, take notice; there’s a new way to achieve mind-body balance without investing in a pricey yoga studio mem-bership. St. louis’ one-and-only raw café now offers donation-based yoga classes to complement its wholesome food op-tions. puravegan in the central West end holds yoga sessions six days a week and allows participants to sign up and donate online or before their class. you pay as much or as little as you can afford—it’s that simple. Already an estab-lished destination for delicious and fresh vegan and raw eats (think marinated kale salad, sunflower “burgers” and yellow squash noodle pasta), puravegan introduced the donation-based model earlier this year on the belief that true optimum health is achieved through a combination of diet and exercise. veg-gies and yoga are a great place to start so no one should be turned away for lack of funds—good news for yogis on a budget or those looking to dabble in the ancient art. classes are ap-proximately one hour and are held next door to the café, monday through Saturday. PuraVegan, 307 Belt Ave., 314.932.5144, puravegan.com.

NoBoDY ever SaiD Bar-hoppiNg is an exact science…until now. The latest app to hit the St. Louis nightlife scene allows users to make educated decisions about where to spend a night out, by viewing real-time crowd data at local bars and restaurants. First launched in Chicago in 2011 by St. Louis native Cole Harper, SceneTap makes its St. Louis debut later this year. The app takes a snapshot of information like the number of people at a venue, the male-to-female ratio and even the average age of the crowd. The idea is for users to be able to get a feel for the demographics at a particular place before they walk through the door. Users can “scene tag” photos, rank venues and opt to receive text message notifications about food and drink specials and special happenings at their favorite haunts.

the techNoLogY The app, which is now in eight US cities and is set to roll out in Boston, Philadelphia and Phoenix this fall, gets its real-time data on the scene through sensors and cameras that are placed at the entrance of each participat-ing venue. It uses “people counting and facial detection technology” to capture information that is automatically sent to the app’s database. Users can preview

the scene at a particular spot, or check a color-coded map to see which areas are “lively,” “hoppin” or “hot spots” (based on how many people are there). They can also browse bars through the app’s advanced filters, including average age, percentage of male or female patrons and user ratings. Venue owners have to opt-in to have the technology installed at their business and be included in the SceneTap scene. In exchange, it allows them to better analyze their foot traffic and customer demographics.

the DeBate With this kind of technology, the release of the app doesn’t come without a little controversy. In other cities, privacy issues have been called into question and some call it a “creepy” app for men to pick up women. But, Harper maintains that the app utilizes facial detection software, not facial recognition software and that no video or images are stored at any time. Whether it’s another incarnation of Big Brother or a useful new tool, we’ll let you be the judge—leave us a comment on ALIVEMag.com and let us know what you think. Learn more about SceneTap and download the free app at scenetap.com.

tap into the sceneSTl native launches new nightlife app in St. louis. by criStY MiLLer

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Mike’s Bikes is quickly gaining traction in the Central West End—just a short ride away from the biker’s paradise of ForestPark. Located on Euclid Avenue in the base-ment of the building that houses Lemon Spalon, Mike’s Bikes features custom-built bicycles, rentals, repair services, restorations and cycling must-haves—for the casual and expert rider alike. Rental options include cruisers, mountain bikes or retro bikes, and are available by the hour, day, week or week-end. Racers can even stop in for professional precision fitting.

Opening a full-service bike shop was a no-brainer for owners Matthew McRedmond and Eric Schilling; they’ve been custom-building bikes for St. Louisans for over five years. With a clear passion for cycling, McRedmond and Schilling’s new venture is more than just a bike shop—it’s a community for bike enthusiasts and a celebration of all things cycling. And, with a grand opening that included free beer, barbecue and a ride around Forest Park, there’s sure to be more creative get-togethers in the works—includ-ing a pub “pedal” Nov. 10 visiting several local microbreweries. Mike’s Bikes, 324 N. Euclid Ave., 314.875.0080, mikesbikesstl.com.

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brew newsA fresh batch of coffee spots open around town. plus, news from an old favorite. by chriStopher reiLLY

iF YoU’re LooKiNg for a new place to sip a cup of joe, look no further than these cozy hang-outs—each with its own unique approach to the brewing biz.

mark Atwood, owner of the new comet coffee, measures each ingredient to the gram in his coffees, cappuccinos, mac-chiatos and custom intelligentsia teas for a perfect custom brew every time. (Don’t miss his heav-enly French Tahitian vanilla latte.) meanwhile, pastry chef Stepha-nie Fischer cranks out fresh, handmade treats like biscotti, cheese scones, blueberry muffins and French eclairs. Comet Coffee, 5708 Oakland Ave., 314.932.7770.

Scott carey of Sump coffee takes a Zen master’s approach to serving the perfect cup of joe. lately, he’s been experimenting with oak barrel aging and roasting his own beans, with the mission to develop one coffee to

absolute perfection. carey says by roasting the beans in-house, he takes control of the craft and makes it truly his creation. look for Sump’s original roast to be ready for tasting in December. Sump Coffee, 3700 S. Jefferson Ave., 917.412.5670, sumpcoffee.com.

A new coffee bar and italian doughnut shop, Bomboloni, has opened on the eighth floor of the Four Seasons hotel, serving im-

ported lavazza coffee, espresso, cappuccino and an assortment of fruit juices, sodas and other drinks. Bomboloni also features a mag-nificent spread of treats from the Four Sea-sons kitchen: freshly made pastries, muffins, Danishes, croissants and bomboloni (italian doughnuts) flavored with cinnamon, bacon and raspberry, to name just a few. Bomboloni, 999 N. 2nd St., 314.881.5800.

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Located just north of Grand Center where the old Blumeyer housing project once stood, a revitalized neighborhood of mixed-income housing has attracted new residents, breathing new life into the area. But, until now, businesses have been slow to follow. Enter Chronicle Coffee and its owner Jason Wilson, whose goal is to not only serve a great cup of coffee, but con-tribute to the neighborhood’s renaissance by providing a space for community engagement and civil discourse.

taLKiNg Shop “Controlling the narrative” is the company’s tagline and its mission. Wilson says he hopes to teach the young black community about coffee and connect them with its African roots, taking them back to a time when people sat around drinking coffee and talking about social change and community affairs—ex-actly the role he envisions Chronicle serving. By staffing the coffee shop with neighbors, Wilson hopes to control the narrative of the neighborhood as it continues to develop, setting an example for other local businesses moving in.

hoMe SWeet hoMe The décor of the shop envelops visitors in warm earth tones and coffee aromas. The walls are lined with enlarged sepia photographs chronicling Blu-meyer through the years, giving the space the feel of a mini museum and emphasizing its ties to the neighborhood. A large round community table in the middle of the room accommodates six to eight people, and will also be host to regular coffee cuppings. Love seats and couches sprinkled throughout the rest of the space evoke a feeling of home.

UrBaN eatS While Chronicle serves a variety of drinks, from iced coffee to fruit smoothies, the focus is on freshly brewed fair-trade coffee—served up by Kaldi’s-trained baristas. Food options include urban-focused sand-wiches, soups, salads and pastries, like sweet potato pie— all made under the direction of Chef Michael Belton and prepared by students at Beaumont High School through a unique internship program. As the company expands into other redeveloping neighborhoods, the students will be graduating and ready to fill the new Chronicle jobs that become available.

From Russia With LoveFor centuries, Russians have been making booze at home to barter for goods and services. Now, the first ever commercially-bottled version of the

homemade spirit, Samogon, is hitting the STl market and making a splash with imbibers and bartenders alike. concocted by master Russian distiller valery Stepanovich, this is not your uncle yuri’s moonshine.

imported by Kansas city-based phenix Brands, Samogon—dis-tilled from three varietal grapes from the Republic of georgia—is said to be ivan the Terrible’s personal centuries-old recipe. phenix Brands head honcho Ray edwards says it’s unlike any base spirit available in the united States, which explains why bartenders are jumping at the chance to get it behind their bars and create unique, revolutionary cocktails. The company is also importing Shpilka, a clean, smooth Russian vodka that’s no slouch either. in Spirits Jour-nal, paul pacult gave it four stars, the highest rating he’s ever given a vodka, and it won the platinum award at the international Spirits festival in Belgium earlier this year.

Samogon and Shpilka can be purchased at Randall’s Wines and Spirits (1910 S. Jefferson Ave., 314.865.0199) or at The Wine and cheese place (7435 Forsyth Boulevard, clayton, 314.727.8788). if you prefer to leave the mixing to the masters, try the cucumber Samogon martini at Salt or sip the Bing Blossom Samogon martini at Sanctuaria.

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It was a dark and stormy night when friends and neighbors Greg Deters, Bill Schroer and Steve Herberholt received divine inspiration to create their own liquor—while drink-ing, naturally. Thus, Cardinal Sin Vodka was born. “We figured the worst that could happen is we’d end up with a basement full of vodka,” Deters says. Lucky for the rest of us, it worked out better than that. Adopt-ing the name St. Louis Distillery, the three vodka-teers set to work producing a spirit that took gold medals in both the 2012 MicroLiquor Awards and California’s Sip Awards. Now, retailers are call-ing them instead of the other way around.

Cardinal Sin’s singularity comes partly from using the most expensive two-row malted barley available. Its stills, imported from New Zealand, utilize structured packing, allowing them to achieve in a single distillation what others can’t obtain even with multiple distillations. Most impressively, St. Louis Dis-tillery pushes the distillate up through the carbon filter, assuring that the liquor touches every bit of carbon for more complete polishing. While Russian vodkas seek to produce an odorless and tasteless vodka, St. Louis Distillery carries some of the characteristics of the malted barley into the final product, giving it a hint of sweetness on the back end with notes of cocoa and butterscotch.

Cardinal Sin can be purchased at The Block (146 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.918.7900), The Wine and Cheese Place (7435 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, 314.727.8788) and Lukas Liquor (15921 Manchester Road, Ellisville, 636.227.4543). If you’re thirsty for more info, visit cardinalsinvodka.com.

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cobbler, the chocolate chip cookie and chocolate brownie—come in mini cast-iron skillets that are paraded proudly to their tables past walls made from rustic reclaimed Louisiana barn wood. the potaBLeS

If having a personal tap at your table is impor-tant to you—and it should be—try to arrive early to get one of the nine tables equipped with the newfangled systems. The first of their kind in the state, the custom taps dispense three draft beers (selection varies by table) with up to 32 ounces per drinking-age customer. Drink less than that, and you’re only charged for what you pulled. If you’re thirsty for more, a server will come by to restart the counter.

But, enough about the cool taps. Let’s talk about the cold, hand-spun milkshakes (that is, milkshakes made the old-fashioned way, using a metal wand as opposed to a blender). They’re perfect for washing down the burgers or soothing the burn from the fiery wings.

it USeD to Be that rUStLiNg Up a good burg-er and a beer on the frontier between Ballwin and Chesterfield involved a good bit of riding. Not any longer, thanks to a couple of guys who made a name for themselves in the big city.

Circle 7 Ranch is a taphouse and sports bar with a western theme-a contrast of wall-to-wall flat-screen TVs and reclaimed wood furnishings, tableside beer taps and grain-sack upholstery. The interplay works, both for neighborhood residents and for a nightlife crowd that’s familiar with owners Pete Ferretti and Buddy Coy’s Lounge Concepts destinations.

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Circle 7 Ranch has almost nothing in common with its closest relatives, the nightclubs Mandarin and The Pepper Lounge. Its airiness some-what resembles The Outfield at Mike Shannon’s, but Lumen Private Event Space? Not so much.

What they all have in common is a soundtrack—thumping dance music—and Coy and Ferretti. Circle 7 is a sports bar, but it’s less focused on nightlife than

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anything else the duo has dreamed up so far. For one thing, it’s an all-ages venue, drawing everyone from seniors to families. Not in a crayons-and-toys way, but in a quick food, good service way. Ferretti himself chats up the younger patrons as he makes his rounds, continuing a personable management style that has served his team well for 10-plus years Downtown.

the victUaLS Burgers are the signature dish at Circle 7, thanks to the brand on top of every bun and a well-

seasoned pair of Angus beef patties inside. Coy and Ferretti are particularly proud of the Longhorn, with smoked brisket, American cheese, house-made slaw, pickles and barbecue sauce. The logo is burned into sandwiches and wraps as well—but there’s just something about that burger.

Chef BJ Baker pulls off the balance between bar grub and home-style restaurant

food with appetizers like chicken wings, smoked brisket nachos and poppers made with pepper jack cheese, in addition to a nice selection of salads and tasty soups.

Many of the house-made desserts—berry

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top Dish: #25 burger with secret sauce and a side of corn fritters.

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it takes a VillageSt. louis is building an indepen-dent music scene that’s anything but independent.

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it’S BeeN SaiD agaiN aND agaiN that St. Louis has all of the pieces necessary for a thriving music scene—the talent, the recording studios, the venues, the fans—but it’s missing a certain synergy to pull it all together. These people, some of them musicians themselves, are working hard to change that.

the MusiciansEvan Sult and Paige Brubeck of Sleepy Kitty are more engrained in the local music and art scenes than most natives. The indie-rock duo met in Chicago and decided to make a home for their music and screen-printing businesses on Cherokee Street. When they’re not performing —dressed in their signature vintage style—they’re likely to be found covered in paint, screen-printing posters and album covers for other bands and local venues. Meanwhile, Sult also works as editor-in-chief of Eleven Magazine, covering the local music and art scenes from the inside out. The band’s biggest moment this year was being one of the few local groups asked to perform at LouFest in Forest Park for an audience of thousands. Now, they’re work-ing on the release of their sophomore album, “The Projection Room,” including several songs inspired by film.

Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three bring a decidedly old-timey feel to the St. Louis music scene, and are well on their way to becoming a national name. The band recently recorded a track with Jack White on his album “Blunderbuss,” and went on tour with him, performing on renowned stages like Radio City Music Hall in New York and the Ryman in Nashville. As if that weren’t enough excitement for the year, LaFarge also appears in an episode of the current season of the hit HBO series “Boardwalk Empire,” alongside jazz greats Vince Giardano and his Nighthawks. In a show set in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, it’s easy to imagine Pokey’s stand-up bass, harmonica and suspend-ers fitting right in. Who knows where he’s headed next, but we can be sure he’s doing the ‘Lou proud.

the OrganizersNo matter how talented a band is, it’s tough to get noticed in a big way without some help. Collectives like these bring people together and work to give the St. Louis music scene a much-needed sense of identity.

StreNgth iN NUMBerS Everything Tower Groove Records does is in the service of putting out records, but the group really operates more like an artists’ collective than a record label. After holding its first official meeting last May, the group has grown quickly, releasing its first compilation record this past April and growing its membership to include 30 bands—with plenty of concerts and parties along the way.

Right now, about 15-20 people are actively involved in the group by pooling their resources to support each other’s efforts. “Everyone does what they’re good at to help everyone else be successful,” says Jason Hutto, one of the group’s ringleaders. Strength in numbers helps provide the support that emerging groups need in order to stay together through the hurdles that defeat so many, like suf-ficient self-promotion and the need to constantly be putting out new work. It’s also about networking and building the community—knowing who to call when you’re putting a show together or need a new bass player, for instance.

Tower Groove’s next big project is the Singles Club: sign up for a year-long subscription, and each month you receive a 7-inch vinyl record (and digital download) featuring two local bands. The first

SoUNDS LiKe teaM Spirit FarFetched and Tower Groove are made up of musicians banding together to take their success into their own hands, but Liz Deichmann is the cheerleader egging them on. She’s not a musician herself, but her background in promo-tions and booking puts her in the perfect position to teach emerging artists a thing or two.

Through projects like the Secret Sound Society and the St. Louis Art Project, Deichmann helps artists put together unique musical experiences that showcase what makes St. Louis music special. The annual SLAP conference, for instance, hosts Current, a concert in which electronic musicians of various genres perform in a round-robin format—the bands set up in a circle with the audience in the middle, each performing for 10 minutes at a time. Secret Sound Society puts on “secret” shows promoted without any band names attached—perfect for groups who don’t yet have the name recognition needed to draw a crowd.

Last spring, Secret Sound Society teamed up with the Luminary Center for the Arts and The Firebird to offer a series of music education workshops to teach musicians about things like booking shows and navigating the digital age. “Other cities have built-in music industries—we don’t, which is fine, but it means that local musicians need these opportunities to learn and become more educated and self-sufficient,” Deichmann says. Don’t miss the web-extra video interviews with Sleepy Kitty and other local bands on ALIVEMag.com.

band on each record is one featured in the original TGR compilation, and the second is someone from outside the collective; it’s a way of growing the fam-ily while also introducing TGR fans to new music. See the full lineup and join the club at towergrooverecords.com.

oUt oF thiS WorLD While Tower Groove is all about building up the relationships that make a healthy music scene, FarFetched focuses on foster-ing experimentation—especially the fusion of music and art. Headed by hip-hop and visual artist Damon Davis and a few of his closest collaborators, the label launched in January. Since then, it has released a new project every month and hosted its first music fes-tival, Brave New World. There are 15 acts currently on the label, some from as far away as Soviet Georgia and England, and others from right here in St. Louis.

Being part of a collective, Davis says, is all about staying inspired and exposing yourself to new things—gaining the courage to jump outside of what you like and are good at. “We’re trying to shake it up and take people out of their comfort zones, but first and foremost we want to make good music,” he says. In the next year, he’s working on putting together some projects using video and interactive experiences (apps and online games) that aim to “put fans in the driver’s seat,” so they’re able to do more than just passively listen to a track or go to a show. Keep tabs on what FarFetched has go-ing on next, and check out the monthly podcast, “Bad Taste,” at wearefarfetched.net.

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The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts has tapped Gretchen Wagner to head its curatorial program. Wagner, who holds a masters in art history from Williams Col-lege, comes to the organization after eight years at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, where she was assistant curator in the department of prints and illustrated books. Her work there involved organizing exhibits and writing the text for several of the museum’s exhibition catalogs.

Taking the curator position at the Pulitzer involves more than just changing jobs for Wagner. The cultural shift between the frenetic pace of New York City and the relatively laid-back atmosphere of St. Louis

CultureShift

There was a time when becoming a published author could mean years of rejection letters before getting your first book deal. Two St. louis writers have taken mat-ters into their own hands and teamed up to take self-pub-lishing to the next level by forming their own pub-lishing company, dubbed St. Louis Book publishers.

The two found-ing members are michelle pg Rich-ardson, editor-in-chief of the online literary magazine eye on life, and christopher Reilly, a regular Alive contributor. They met online through writing groups and the self-publishing site hubpages.com, and are well accus-tomed to workshop-ping each other’s pieces—which came in handy when put-ting together their first anthology, “A Slice of Tequila, a Shot of Bread.” Due to be released in late November, it is a collection of short stories and poems by Reilly and Rich-ardson, available for purchase through Amazon and the company website, stlbookpub.org.

WheN the proFeSSioNaL theatre coUNciL of St. Louis announced the decision to suspend its annual Kevin Kline Awards, the St. Louis thespian community lamented the loss of the only real recognition of achievement in local theater. It wasn’t long before the St. Louis Theater Circle stepped forward to fill the void. Consisting of 12 of St. Louis’ top theater critics, the newly formed circle will present annual Louie Awards, based on categories similar to the Tonys—like best director, best actor and other recognitions of the people whose skills and talent are essential to a suc-cessful production.

The idea of forming such a group was first raised by Ladue News critic Mark Bretz several years ago, but the cancellation of the Kline Awards added a sense of urgency. Bretz says it’s important to recognize the artistic achievements of actors and technicians. Andrea Torrence, who reviews shows on her popu-lar blog, St. Louis Theatre Snob, adds that “people need to know there is a lot of great theater in this town,” and awards create awareness of the 30+ smaller theaters in St. Louis besides “the big guns.” The nominees for the inaugural 2012 Louie Awards will be announced mid-January, with the awards presented at a party in the spring.

the circle unbrokenTwelve STl theater critics band together to present The louie Awards, recognizing excellence in local theater. by chriStopher reiLLY

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is dramatic. “I’m preparing myself for culture shock,” Wagner says, but she adds that she always knew she’d be returning to a slower-paced lifestyle like Wiscon-sin, where she grew up and received her BS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

As curator, Wagner’s primary respon-sibility will be conceiving and organizing exhibits; she’ll also develop the museum’s programming and form mutually benefi-cial partnerships with other institutions. But, Wagner also has goals that stretch beyond the usual duties of a curator. Her intention to develop the museum’s social media and online presence, she says, is the first step in her initiative to expand the Pulitzer’s reach beyond St. Louis.

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The GreeneryA former english professor and author of “The greenery” blog at Alivemag.com, Jeff mcintire-Strasburg started blogging in 2003 as a hobby, and now makes his living writ-ing about businesses and or-dinary folks figuring out how to work and live in a greener manner.

greeN FaShioN? You mean now that I’ve figured out that every shirt matches khaki pants, I have to go back and see whether the cotton in those khakis is organic? I really, really just want to wear what’s comfortable!

I get it, guys: It’s not like you want to do more shopping because you’ve grown an environmental conscience. In fact, the whole notion of “buying to save the planet” is a little counterintuitive—isn’t it all of our stuff that’s creating the many problems? So, you can start this journey knowing you’re already on the right track. You know how you don’t want to throw away that favorite shirt or 9-year-old pair of jeans that just got comfortable? Tell your wife, girlfriend or partner that you’re keeping them for the polar bears.

Seriously, though, there’s a lot you can do to lighten the impact of your wardrobe that doesn’t involve a trip to the mall. And, when you do have to buy (because, yes, we do have to replace that holey underwear eventually), knowing what to look for when you get to the store will ensure the trip is a short one. Keep these tips in mind the next time your significant other marches you to the department store.

BUY cLaSSic aND DUraBLe You know how you want to wear the same kinds of clothes you’ve always worn? That’s green! If you’re not putting items aside because they’ve gone out of style, you’re also not replacing them with this year’s latest thing. If you choose pieces that take a long

time to wear out, and you wear them that long, you’re also doing good for the planet. Just be prepared for the unavoidable, “You’re wearing that?” (Or, at least an occasional trip out to donate old clothes.)

LaUNDer With care Although textiles have a sizable footprint from farm to factory, your choices for how to care for your clothes might have an even bigger environmental impact. Hand washing may not earn you a lot of man points, but it uses much less energy than the washing machine. If you don’t want to go that far, consider replacing the dryer with a clothesline—creating that hot air really eats up the electricity or gas. Look for natural detergents and fabric softeners: brands like Ecover, Seventh Generation and Sun & Earth are good choices, and avoid chlorine-based bleaches.

BUY USeD Imagine a jacket or pair of pants that has already been broken in—sounds heavenly, huh? Clothes that you purchase from thrift or re-sale shops not only make the most of the material in them, but are also much cheaper than their new counterparts. The downside: buying used will probably require more shopping time (ugh!).

Keep “DrY cLeaN oNLY” to a MiNiMUM Yeah, this one probably breaks your heart, too. Don’t buy any more “dry-clean-onlys” than you absolutely need, and break out the ironing board

every once in a while rather than using the dry cleaner for pressing. Traditional dry cleaning is a very toxic and energy-intensive process. Water-based cleaning is better, but since many newer synthetics look as good as wool, silk and cotton (no double knit here) you might be able to skip the cleaners completely.

BUY greeN Every now and then, you’ll want something new and a bit stylish. When that’s the case, look for the greenest fabric options: organic cotton (the traditionally-grown stuff is really toxic and water intensive), recycled fabrics (mostly for outerwear) and hemp (which we can’t grow in this country, but we can buy finished products made from it). Bamboo is a great choice for floor-ing, but not so much for underwear: it takes lots of toxic processing to soften it up.

The best news here? There’s no need to give up t-shirts and jeans to reflect your environmental values. You can be both comfortable and green.

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green is the new blackhow to minimize the environmental impact of your wardrobe—without spending more time shopping. by JeFF MciNtire-StraSBUrg

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It’s every die-hard sport-lover’s dream to get paid for the countless hours spent watching any and every big game from start to finish. But, for this hilarious sports-addict-turned-media-personality, there’s more to it than that. Matt Sebek gets his fair share of ESPN time, but he’s also writing, hosting podcast shows and answer-ing to fans’ critiques (good and bad) on a daily basis—all with his unique brand of sports fan humor that has helped catapult the media outlet to its current success.

hoW hE GoT InTo ThE BIz I’ve been obsessed with sports for as long as I can remember. I always appreciated joesportsfan.com’s comedic sensibility and the bizarre array of people it featured in and around the St. Louis sports scene. I was originally brought in to rede-sign the website in 2006. After taking care of their technical needs, I quickly weaseled my way into a weekly writing gig. With founder Josh Bacott, we’ve taken joesportsfan.com from a small two-man operation to a website that averages 1.5 million page views per year.

EduCATIon/TrAInInG I played college soccer at the University of Evansville while majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. Needless to say, the intersection of technology and sports in today’s media is right up my alley.

TYPICAL dAY During normal business hours, I manage the development of iPad and iPhone applications for the local software company Asynchrony. My responsibilities at JoeSports-Fan typically involve an hour in the morning, an hour at lunch and an hour at night, in addition to engaging with readers/listeners on social plat-forms throughout the day.

BEsT Work dAY EVEr The first episode of the show was extremely satisfying. We funded the production through a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $6,000. Outside of the mone-tary support, it proved that there’s an audience for alternative sports content in St. Louis. Our first guest was also David Freese, a St. Louis native who shares our comedic sensibility and wanted to be a part of our maiden voyage.

WhY hIs JoB roCks There aren’t many jobs that allow such radical transparency into successes and failures. Analyzing stats tells us what readers liked and what they didn’t. Over the years, we’ve gotten to meet interesting people from around the industry, but conversing with other fans that share our love of sports and comedy is extremely rewarding.

ProudEsT MoMEnT Being named one of Sports Illustrated’s “40 Sports People to Follow on Twitter” was a holistic moment of narcis-sism, but pretty cool nonetheless. Even my parents have heard of Sports Illustrated.

BEsT JoB PErk I’ll admit that receiving promotional swag in the mail is pretty neat. It’s also pretty cool when someone says, “I read your column today while I was on the crapper.” Toilet material is hallowed ground.

FAVorITE sTorY A few days after the Cardi-nals won the World Series, we were sent audio of Ron Washington’s Game 7 pep talk, in which he bad mouthed several Cards players and talked about what the Rangers needed to do to win the game—which they didn’t. The audio and column were posted on the front page of newspapers around the nation and featured on ESPN that day.

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With SiMpLe SiLhoUetteS and sleek textures on the menu for fall, the ever– elusive question of “what to wear to work” is seeking its saving grace in the accessories department. Bold bangles and hefty chains found refuge in 2012 à la an ’80s feminist-chic revival, and embellished bags and footwear ruled the runways. The season’s variation of Hollywood glamour delivers a rocker-chic twist in the form of studs, patent leather and an abundance of black, while designers Michael Kors and Rachel Zoe rolled out furs and starlet-worthy baubles with intense color palettes. Lavish gemstones, polished metal, ribbon detail and intricate bead-ing are just a few more attributes of the season’s head-turning jewelry theme—which can be accomplished no matter what your personal style. An A-line skirt in matte leather is the perfect can-vas for a wrist-dangling beaded satchel or multi-strand gemstone-embellished necklace, while classic cuts in futuristic patent and edgy details like studs and spikes can give your old school look a high street feel. Whatever your choice take on the trend this season, one thing is clear: For the woman who appreci-ates the more glamorous approach to day-to-day fashion, the devil’s in the details.

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sCArLETT GArnET dEsErT FALCon EArrInGs available at Scarlett garnet, cherokee, 314.540.0300.

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LILY dAWson roPE And ChAIn nECkLACE available at cha, ladue, 314.993.8080.

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• (First Row L earrings) sCArLETT GArnET dEsErT FALCon EArrInGs available at Scarlett garnet, 2619 cherokee St., cherokee, 314.540.0300.

• (First Row Middle flower) sAFIA BLACk JEWEL CuFF available at vie, 9660 clayton Road, ladue, 314.997.0124.

• (First Row Right necklace) sAFIA BLACk JEWEL nECkLACE available at vie, 9660 clayton Road, ladue, 314.997.0124.

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• (Third Row Middle, Purple Earrings) BounkIT JEWEL EArrInGs all available at vie, 9660 clayton Road, ladue, 314.997.0124.

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• (Gray Bag) MELIE BIAnCo nInA BAG available at mary Jane’s, 387 N. euclid Avenue, central West end, 314.367.8867.

• (Black clutch, far left bottom) housE oF hArLoW MArLEY CLuTCh available at ivy hill, 304 N. euclid Ave., central West end, 314.367.7004.

• (shoe at bottom) JEFFrEY CAMPBELL dAuPhInE FLATs available at mary Jane’s 387 N. euclid Ave., central West end, 314.367.8867.

ALExIs BITTAr nECkLACE available at Neiman marcus, plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811.

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CELEBrATE Good TIMEs cigars and champagne have the ability to turn an average night with friends into a celebration. Stock at least a few of each, along with all the proper tools. cigar Box bottom (1) and matches (2) available at T.F.a. The Future antiques, South city, 314.865.1552. cigar Box top (3) and ash tray (4) available at The green Shag Market, The Hill, 314.646.8687. Lighters (5) available at Re-Designz, The loop, 314.330.1974.

shAkE WhAT Your MAMA GAVE You a boston shaker is ideal, but a kitschy, printed traditional shaker will help guests create their own Manhattan or classic martini with ease. tiki mug (6), printed shaker (7) and glassware (8) available at T.F.a. The Future antiques, 6514 chippewa, South city, 314.865.1552.

AnoThEr round infusing liquor is a fun and simple way to add a personal twist to your spirit selection. a sealed vintage jar or bottle will be both visually appealing and practical. Vintage bottle (9) available at The green Shag Market, The Hill, 314.646.8687.

the Art of DrinkingA beginner’s guide to the vintage home bar.

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there coMeS a tiMe in every man’s life when he’s finally served his guests enough PBR. With such a versatile, long-reaching list of booze, tools and toys to choose from, making the transition from house party to sophisticated gathering carries its own intimidation factor. Fortunately for those just getting into the game, St. Louis’ penchant for Prohibition-era bars and top-notch craft breweries rivals cities like Chicago. With a cue from the city’s elite crew of master brewers and mixologists, take the art of drinking into your own hands and get things rolling with a trip to your local vintage store (we recommend T.F.A. as a first destination to begin the curation process). Step one is a set of standard bar tools—a strainer, Boston shaker, bar spoon, ice pick, etc. From there, an endless list of gadgets is available. To make sense of it all, we’ve outlined a few home bar must-haves.

AnTE uP There’s something about a game of cards that gets a party going. break the ice with a few rounds of poker and watch a friend’s new coworker become one of the gang. poker chips (10) available at T.F.a. The Future antiques, South city, 314.865.1552.

hIT ThE roAd often, being a good guest is as important as being a great host. a traveling bar kit is practical, effortlessly cool and a great conversation-starter. a flask can also go a long way. Bar kit (11) available at The green Shag Market, The Hill, 314.646.8687. Flask (12) available at T.F.a. The Future antiques, South city, 314.865.1552.

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Rock Out Keep your head in the game—and your earbuds

in your ears—through all conditions. The sweat- and water-resistant YurbudsInspire Pro not only enhance your tunes, but the dry mic and track controls also keep you in control while your device is safely tucked away from the ele-ments. Available at Missouri Running Company, Univer-sity City, 314.727.4786. Need for SpeedIn a workout or game, adidas® miCoach Speed Cell makes it effortless to track your time, distance and speed. Just strap it

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Verde Kids specializes in products made with the everyday needs of kids and the future of our lovely planet in mind. We offer organic cotton clothing, toys made of renewable resources and great gifts for new moms and babies. Located in the Old Orchard Shopping Cen-ter with Starbucks Coffee.

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Stop by Bella Capelli to get the perfect cut and style to look great for all of your holiday festivities! Bella’s professional stylists and colorists create exceptional, personal styles with attention to the form, func-tion and health of hair—deliv-ering clients the latest looks, from simple and functional to inspiring and edgy. Holiday gift certificates are available now!

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Schedule your next event at The Old Orchard Gallery. Whether you’re hosting a rehearsal dinner or holiday party, The Old Orchard Gallery has everything to make any event a unique and memorable experience this holiday season. For reservations and inquiries call 314.961.4433.

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Vie is the premier shop-ping destination for St. Louis’ best dressed! Vie offers the best in casual sweaters and T-shirts to black-tie cocktail dresses, and finishes it off with an exceptional collection of accessories.

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Pink Magnolia is a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store carrying ladies’, kids’ and men’s Lilly Pulitzer clothing and accessories as well as Lilly Pulitzer stationery and gifts.

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If you love chocolate, there’s no better place to experience it than at Kakao Chocolate. Each of our artisan chocolates and confections is all natu-ral—no artificial ingredients. And it’s all handmade in our shops, right in front of your eyes. We’re passionate about what we do, and we think you’ll notice the difference.

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Anything Irish is the name of the game at The Kerry Cot-tage Ltd. We bring the finest products that Ireland has to offer. From apparel and jewelry to porcelain and tea, we bring it right here to St. Louis. If you can’t visit us in person, check us out online!

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Local is the flavor of this holiday season and you will find it in historic downtown Maplewood. Our shops offer artisan crafted items from chocolates to soaps, so you can find gifts for everyone on your list and then treat yourself to a meal at one of our award-winning restaurants.

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The Service Bureau is your premier resource for fine stationary and gifts for all occasions. We specialize in customer service and personal attention. All of our profits are donated to local charities. Please visit us for your holiday party and gift needs.

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the family that dishes without meat, dairy or other animal products can be just as rich as turkey and gravy this Thanksgiving, a visual aid will come in handy. One glimpse of these two vegan charcuterie platters from Whole Foods Market–Galleria in Brentwood, and Grandma might just elevate you from bringing the raw veggies and dip (the holiday culinary equivalent of the kids’ table). The only thing missing is turkey’s nap-inducing tryptophan.

1 / TABBouLEh, a middle eastern salad of bulgur, tomatoes, cucumber, mint and parsley, is so tasty that nobody will mind breaking out the silverware.

2 / hAnd-roLLEd doLMAs are simple to make—just roll grape leaves around a filling of rice, onions, dill and mint, and tuck in the ends. Bonus: their glossy texture ups the “wow” factor.

3 / The chickpeas in FALAFEL add protein. Frying adds the crave-satisfying richness.

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6 / Roasting caramelizes ArTIChokE hEArTs and further softens their tender leaves.

7 / chickpeas prove their versatility in huMMus, a perfect scoopable companion for the pita.

8 / Without pasteurization, Whole Foods’ traditionally CurEd oLIVEs have brighter fall hues and fresher flavors.

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3 / orange root vegetables usually make their holiday appearance as yams coated in sugary sauce and topped with marshmallows, but roAsTEd CArroTs’ sweet appeal is in their simplicity.

4 / Roasting PEPPErs adds smokiness and intensifies their sweetness. As a bonus, they make an encore appearance here as a flavorful ingredient in the hummus.

5 / people who think they don’t like onions will be surprised by what a bit of caramelization does for sLICEd rEd onIons and WhoLE GrEEn onIons, especially when served with crusty bread and a bit of Dijon mustard.

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Occupations: Sarah works at Directory Publishing Sys-tems as a Sales Representative, and I work at No Leash Needed as a doggie day camp attendant. First Sight: The first time I saw Sarah, she was picking me up for our first date. When I opened the door, she was looking down at the ground—then, as if in slow mo-tion, she raised her head with a huge beautiful smile and such lit-up eyes. It was truly love at first sight.First Date: Sarah didn’t have a plan when she came to pick me up, so I decided we should see the movie “Iron Lady.” We arrived almost an hour early and just sat there, which could have been super awkward, but we just hit it off. We talked for hours afterwards, too. The Proposal: On Feb. 3, after only three weeks of dat-ing, we were visiting Sarah’s family and she asked me to step outside to talk. It started to rain and she selflessly handed me her jacket and hat. In return, I told her I loved

her. We kissed, and she spontaneously asked me to marry her in the middle of the pouring rain! Of course I answered “yes”!Our Song: Even though our relationship has been rela-tively short, we feel like we have known each other for a long time, so our song is “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri.Our Relationship in three words: Spontaneous, quirky and genuine.Together we like to: We enjoy going to town, eating outside and attending street festivals with Riley, our rescue dog. For date night, we love attending a Cards game or try-ing new sushi at Drunken Fish in the Central West End. The Big Day: May 26, 2013 on the sandy beaches of San Diego, with a reception in St. Louis at Tower Grove Park.

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ever oUrS Although ancestral traditions were an important part of the big day, Jamila and Geoffrey made some slight changes to some typical wedding customs to make the celebration their own. Instead of a traditional cake, the bride and groom cut into a giant cupcake, and guests chose from smaller cup-cakes with a variety of toppings and flavors. In lieu of favors, the couple made a donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association on behalf of their guests.

their StorY When Jamila Harris and Geoffrey Reid met at a First Friday event in Clayton, they exchanged small talk and went their separate ways. They didn’t know that in March 2006, they would meet again—and this time, fall in love. One evening, Jamila went out with her sorority sisters for a movie at the Chase Park Plaza. Afterward, the ladies headed to Café Eau, where Geoffrey was having a drink with some friends. As Jamila’s friend went over to say hello, Geoffrey noticed Jamila and immediately had tunnel vision—he could only

see her face, and everything else went blurry. He struck up a conversation, and that was the start of their fateful relationship. When Geoffrey accepted a job at Colgate University in New York, flying back and forth to visit one another became routine. Still, Jamila didn’t expect to return from her spring break visit in 2011 with a ring on her finger!

SpiritUaL preSeNce Geoffrey’s late mother and Jamila’s late grandmother played a special role in the proposal. One afternoon while Geoffrey was

in the shower, he had a flash of brilliance. He felt the spirits of his mother and Jamila’s grandmother guiding him, and headed to the library to pick out a meaningful African passage to recite when he pro-posed. When Jamila arrived, he led her to the small chapel on campus. As they removed their shoes to enter, Jamila noticed the photos of Geoffrey’s mother and her grandmother placed throughout the chapel, along with orange candles—his mother’s favorite color. He read aloud to Jamila from the passage he had chosen about how their ances-

tors visit them in their dreams and during special milestones throughout their lives. As Jamila rose to pray, Geoffrey got down on one knee and popped the question. Although she was surprised, Jamila, too, felt the presence of their loved ones as she said “yes” through happy tears.

throUgh the grapeviNe The ceremony and reception were held at Chandler Hill Vineyard, where guests mingled between the charming reception hall and spacious balcony overlooking the vineyard in Defiance, MO. While Jamila primped and her bridesmaids changed into their champagne colored dresses at the ceremony site, Geoffrey and his groomsmen readied themselves at his childhood home in Ballwin. When Geoffrey arrived, the couple had a special reveal before the ceremony between the grapevines in the vineyard. The ground had just been tilled, and Jamila almost fell into the vines. She laughed the whole way, but was but careful not to tear her ivory-pleated organza mermaid gown. Seeing one another before the ceremony helped the couple calm their wedding day jitters and enjoy a moment of serenity before walking down the aisle.

NeW BegiNNiNgS The floral arrangements by Belli Fiori paid homage to Geoffrey’s mother with vivid spray roses, mini calla lillies, coxcomb, gom-phrena and hypericum berries in red and orange. Despite the 92-degree tem-perature, a cool breeze on the balcony and paper fans provided by the couple helped ease the heat. After exchanging their own vows, Geoffrey and Jamila “jumped the broom” as a traditional symbol of new beginnings. Meanwhile, guests wrote wishes and words of wisdom for the couple’s memory box as the beautiful blaze of the setting sun set the stage for their first dance. The bride and groom slowed down and reflected on the day as they danced cheek to cheek to Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s “If This World Were Mine.”

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would be anyone’s first choice to lock horns with National Hockey League owners across a negotiating table.

Meet David Backes, the calm, cool Blues team captain who knows the strategic val-ue of a perfectly timed ping—and the fool-hardiness of brawling. (Case in point: The first-line center had only one fight all last season.) Backes’ cover shoot and interview with ALIVE fell just two days after the news broke in September that the NHL was, in fact, facing another lockout. The turn of events could not have come at a worse time for Backes’ Blues, who were finally getting back in their groove, having made the sec-ond round of the playoffs last spring. Their sweep by the Los Angeles Kings, the even-tual Stanley Cup winners, left “a sour taste in our mouths all summer,” Backes says. The team has something to prove; it doesn’t matter that they were Central Division champions, finishing ahead of nemeses Chi-cago, Detroit and Nashville. A repeat of the 2004-2005 season-killing lockout would be crushing. (As of press time, a new proposal from the owners was on the table, bringing a glimpse of hope to fans.)

Backes spent his summer fanning the flames of desire among his teammates, while also flying to New York, Toronto and Chicago as part of the players’ union negotiating team to talk revenue splits, salary caps and floors, guaranteed contracts and other divisive topics with the owners. And he still man-aged to take a road trip from his Clayton home for some downtime in Minnesota to fish and hang out with his wife, Kelly, and their beloved rescue pets.

Blues fans voted No. 42 their favorite player for a second year, and after spending the day with him for the photo shoot, we can certainly understand why. Despite news of the lockout, Backes kept his cool, often joking with the staff and effortlessly play-ing the handsome, heroic type while pos-ing high on a rooftop overlooking the city. It’s no secret the guy is seriously tough—he didn’t miss any of the 82 games last season, and his goal-scoring prowess tied him for most points on the team with T.J. Oshie, his wingman on the first line. If there’s any doubt that Backes isn’t the exact right per-son to represent the Blues at the negotiat-ing table—well, just put us in the penalty box.

ALIVE: Why did you decide to volunteer for the negotiating team?David Backes: It’s my profession and my career. I’d like to be informed. And it’s an amazing learning experience. You’re in the room with some of the most brilliant people in the world, the billionaire owners; they’re obviously really successful.

ALIVE: What’s the atmosphere like?DB: They’re pretty casual until you start talking about the core economic stuff—how you’re going to split up the $3.3 billion in-dustry.

ALIVE: Some of your fellow negotiators are also from the Blues, like Jamie Lan-genbrunner and Kevin Shattenkirk. Is the Blues owner, Tom Stillman, on the opposite side of the table?DB: He is not on their negotiating team. I actually think [having him there] could lead to more of an understanding. The guys from [other teams] probably have a tough

time relating to the way things have been in St. Louis for the past five-plus years.

ALIVE: As captain, you have team responsi-bilities during the lockout, too, like lining up ice time for practices.DB: You don’t know how good it is with the support staff—you just show up and do your thing. Now, the small things and the bigger things are all on us. ALIVE: What’s the team like right now?DB: There’s probably about half the team in town, maybe another quarter that stay in their own towns and stay in shape there, and then maybe a quarter more that have found another team in the meantime, in Europe or Russia. They’re ready, so they can play and have a paycheck. They’re technically no longer under contract at the moment. ALIVE: What’s it like playing for the Blues? DB: I love it! They’re the team that drafted me [in 2003]. I don’t know anything else, and I hope not to find out. I’m from Minne-apolis, so the Midwest pace of life is really not an adjustment at all. [But now,] when we go home to that cold climate, it’s like, “Get me out of here and back to St. Louis!”

ALIVE: Did you play pond hockey growing up?DB: Yeah, I started skating when I was 5. We’d have an outdoor rink set up where they’d just go out with a fire hose and fill it. Me and my friends would go out there and play on it until our feet got numb, then sit down and let them thaw out and burn for a while, and then go back out there and do it again, because it’s so much fun.

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fore joining the Blues. Was it kind of the same up-and-coming team experience?DB: They were on the bottom when I came after the lockout in ’05. I think they’d lost 11 in a row when I got called up and came to the rink with 12,000 fans in the stands. It was pretty bleak. I could have worn my jersey down the street and no one would have known. Having the success last year and the excitement around town was really an encouraging sign. Now, I get a lot of kids asking for my autograph. I was in Disney World, and a couple of little kids came up and asked if I was David.

ALIVE: Who were your mentors during the early years with the Blues? DB: Well, Keith Tkachuk let me live in his basement for the first half of the year. He was always a favorite—someone you idol-ize, and now you’re having dinner with him. It was pretty awesome. I learned a lot from

him, Dallas Drake and Doug Weight. They went out of their way to be kind and give advice. Keith Tkachuk lived every minute to set himself up for the next practice or game…those kinds of things stuck with me.

ALIVE: You also have a softer side with your support of rescue animals. How many pets do you have?DB: We have four dogs (Rodney, Marty, Rosey and BB) and two cats (Sunny and Polly, short for Polydactyl). We’re one big, happy family.

ALIVE: Is your wife from Minnesota, too?DB: Yes, we went to kindergarten together. It’s one of those sappy stories. We started dating in high school…got engaged in 2006 at Christmas, and I got called up for my first NHL game the next day—so she tries to take credit for that, too!

ALIVE: What do you do to get away from hockey?

DB: I like to keep my mind going. I got my pilot’s license last year. I did it all during the season. With the chaos of the rink, it’s kind of nice to go up where no one can get in touch with you. It’s good to decompress.

ALIVE: How many broken bones have you had?DB: I broke my right big toe four years ago, and my left big toe two years ago.

ALIVE: Not even your nose?DB: Well, that’s cartilage. I got to play against Mike Modano (one of my favorite players), and he knocked out half of my front teeth-but bet-ter him than someone else.

ALIVE: Have you thought about what you’ll do on your day with the Stanley Cup when the Blues win their first championship?DB: Many times. I’d probably go fishing with it. Maybe put a fish in it!

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Sure, everybody’s wearing bow ties now, but Patrick Brown has been sport-ing the look for years. In fact, it’s our 100-percent unconfirmed suspicion that “The Rachel Zoe Project’s” Brad Goreski may have drawn inspiration from Brown himself. As assistant to the mayor, Brown dabbles in eclectic ensembles—slim suits, sweaters and the like—but he also knows when it’s time to dress the part of the conservative politico. It’s what he’s most proud of, after all—rep-resenting the community’s interests at City Hall, where he’s empowered to make a difference in St. Louis. As Brown’s career has evolved, so has his style—he’s recently been known to ditch his signature bow tie in favor of classic neck ties. So, how does he still manage to stand out? Much to the delight of his co-workers, Brown (at 5’ 11”) makes the daily trek from his home in The Grove to work on a scooter—oh, and did we mention he never wears socks? If his trendsetting history is any indication, St. Louis will be sock-free by summer.

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Collecting amazing stats might be what World Series Champ Jon Jay is best known for (that, and taking it to the wall for jaw-dropping catches). But his love of athletic attire has also led to another impressive collection. The sportswear aficionado readily admits to being mildly obsessed with all things Jordan since he was a child. As an adult, the famed Cardinals outfielder has made his childhood sneaker dreams a reality—even installing a separate

closet entirely devoted to the brand. With just over 150 pairs (including exotics like The 11 Concord and The Lebron 8 South Beach), Jay just might have the best dressed feet in the game. Other favorite accessories include a col-lection of hats and a set of watches (the most stunning by Cartier), but Jay’s (and St. Louis’) definitive pride and joy is undoubtedly the much-coveted World Series Ring. Here’s hoping he makes a practice of collecting those as well.

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Jon Jay Outfielder, St. Louis Cardinals

With two small children and a career that has him revitalizing much of the Midtown Alley neighborhood (he’s renovated a number of buildings along Locust and Olive Streets, including those that now house Pappy’s, Hamburger Mary’s and the many creative agencies in the area), you’d think Jassen Johnson would have little time for an opinion on fashion—not so! The architect/developer has a very distinct look—an urban uniform of sorts that takes him from museum hopping with the family to evening charity functions with ease. Denim, a great watch, nice shoes and a sports coat are Johnson’s must-haves for his busy lifestyle, but what’s most important to him is the fit. Johnson favors a tailored, slim fit and has much appreciation for Italian-inspired silhouettes. In fact, Italy is where Johnson discovered many of his favor-ite pieces. In keeping with his self-described “quirky Italian” vibe, Johnson and family have recently moved from their loft in Midtown to a World’s Fair Italianate in the Central West End.

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Jassen Johnson Architect and Developer, Renaissance Development Associates

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It’s no mistake that Jeffrey Whitford ended up working for a Newsweek-ranked Green company—he doesn’t do much without careful planning and execution, and that includes choosing his clothing. The cerebral world traveler once took two years to choose a briefcase. Mulling over a purchase undoubtedly is half the fun, but Whitford goes to extremes because he’s buying clothes for longevity—he’s even been known to throw a patch or two on a favorite pair of denim. At work, it’s Whitford’s job to make philanthropic invest-ments around the world and execute strategies to protect the environ-ment, but it’s obvious he has also incorporated these themes into his own lifestyle. Whitford doesn’t take himself too seriously though, even admitting to a childhood fashion fail involving a pair of M.C. Hammer-inspired harem pants. Since then, Whitford’s style has decidedly taken a turn for great as he continues to fuel scientific discovery through social responsibility—all while si-multaneously sporting his signature mixed prints and bold pops of color. We rest our case.

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Having grown up in Orange County, CA, David Blakely has a keen understanding of image and how it affects those around him. Although Blakely is a natural when it comes to dress-ing well, his main fashion focus is to be relatable—particularly in the workplace, where his sense for business is never overshadowed by his love of style. When he’s not planning Niche’s marketing and busi-ness strategies, Blakely enjoys entertaining at home where his gracious demeanor and effortless “California casual” sense of style immediately puts

guests at ease. When he does go out, Blakely’s state of dress is still most affected by his company—an evening al fresco with friends at Bar Italia might call for straight-leg denim and a crisp dress shirt, while weekend sports (he has a half-marathon currently on the books) de-mands decidedly more casual attire. While Blakely is genuine-ly humble about his own sense of style, observers would agree that it’s his outgoing personal-ity that adds the finishing touch to whatever he wears.

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MOTOACTV GPS Tracker lets you keep tabs on just about everything about your workout-and then some. This cutting-edge gadget is a heart rate monitor, calorie counter, MP3 player and GPS that tracks metrics like speed, elevation and distance. You can even use it to keep tabs on social media between sets (rei.com).

Cyclocross is the latest two-wheeled fitness trend to hit St. Louis. The bikes are part road bike, part mountain bike, and the courses feature short laps

over a variety of terrains. Riders frequently have to dismount and carry their bikes over obstacles. Think you have what it takes to compete? Big Shark Bicycle Co. (bigshark.com) hosts the Bubba Cyclocross Racing Series each fall. Here’s the race schedule for November: Nov. 4 Lake St. Louis, MO / Nov. 10 Concordia Seminary / Nov. 11 Fort Belle-fontaine / Nov. 18 Mt. Pleasant Winery / Nov. 25 Spanish Lakes Park.

For those who want to elevate their game, here are some

options for bumping that workout up a notch or two:

For The Outdoorsman There’s an abundance of free clinics around town to keep your woodsy skills sharp. The Alpine Shop (alpineshop.com) features everything from a class on Basic Map & Compass Skills to a tutorial on Hiking The Appalachian Trail.

For the Die-Hard The TRX workout at Rock Workout (rockworkout.com) gets you to use your own body weight and good ol’ gravity to build up strength, endurance and balance. Hey, it’s good enough for the Navy Seals.

FeNCiNG Be honest, we’ve all wanted to parry and thrust at one time or another. Get in touch with your inner Erroll Flynn and give fencing a go. The St. Louis Fencers Club (stlouisfencersclub.com) can get you started with tips on what gear to buy and where, plus places around town to practice.

Fall is football season, and that means tailgating. Here are some upcoming home games that offer prime opportunities for breaking out the grill and

the throwback jerseys: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets, Nov. 18, Edward Jones Dome / Missouri Tigers vs. Syracuse Orangemen, Nov. 17, Faurot Field / Univer-sity of illinois Fighting illini vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers, Nov. 10, Memorial Stadium / University of illinois Fighting illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers, Nov. 17, Memorial Stadium.

HOw TO TRAiN Like A BOxeR STL’s undefeated light heavyweight boxing champ Ryan Coyne, “The Irish Outlaw,” knows a thing or two about fit-ness. (Watch him fight for the WBO light heavyweight championship Nov. 10.) But you don’t have to be a pro fighter to train like one—just incorporate the below elements of his workout into your own routine.Running From sprints to intermedi-ate and long distances, it’s the most important weapon in the boxer’s workout arsenal. Legs and lungs win fights. Strength training Coyne recommends moving around light weights, just a pound or two, to increase endurance and strength. Try lateral raises, or holding the weight in front of your body in an iron cross position for five to 10 minutes. It’ll give you an idea of what it’s like to hold up a pair of boxing gloves round after round. Jumping rope Not only good for working on rhythm, timing and focus, it’s also a crazy cardio bump.Hitting the bag Be it the speed bag or body bag, throwing punches is a great way to develop strength and speed.Sparring Actually stepping into the ring and slapping some leather with an opponent, as long as you’re supervised by a professional, is sure to get your blood pumping.

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The term Renaissance Man refers to someone with a broad array of interests-a man accom-plished in many areas. It has its genesis in the Renaissance period, when the arts and sciences flourished, and engaging in multiple fields of study was considered the most honorable of pur-suits. To truly be worthy of the term in the new millennium, though, men have to be a lot more rounded than their 15th-century counterparts, possessing knowledge of things undreamt of by their ancestors—which is why we compiled this compendium of advice, recommendations and guidance for those ready to embark on the quest to become the modern Renaissance Man.

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From Alex Weir, Subterranean Books: •Lincoln’s Speeches - Penguin Civic Classic series. Revel in the inspiring words of one of America’s greatest orators.

• Deliverance by James Dickey. If all you know is the movie, you’re missing the whole story, as well as some finely crafted prose.

From Nikki Furrer, Puddnhead Books: • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This Jazz Age saga of love, greed and ambition still remains relevant in the 21st century.• On The Road by Jack kerouac. Tune in, drop out and hit the bricks with this Beat lit classic.• Anything by kurt Vonnegut (Slaughterhouse 5, Breakfast of Champions, etc). Vonnegut’s biting, insightful social commentary will always be in style.


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ExpERt AdvicEHOw TO USe CHeSS iN eVeRYDAY LiFeThere’s no better description of a chess player than “Renaissance Man,” says Tony Rich, executive director of Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis. The game, he says, develops skills that touch on every aspect of a man’s life—things like intuition, the ability to make good choices based on incomplete info, problem solv-ing and prioritizing. Chess is all about breaking complex problems down into manageable bits and maintaining focus in the midst of chaos, which are skills that can be utilized in a man’s professional and personal lives in equal measure. It also teaches the value of analyzing victories and failures in order to grow, another valuable lesson every man can take to heart.

tHE RiGHt RidE It’s important to roll in style, but also be practical. Some hi-tech toys don’t hurt, ei-ther. The iNFiNiTi ex35 has all that in spades. This small SUV has sleek lines, plenty of room for gear and a dash full of gadgets—like the Around View Monitor system, which provides the driver a 360-degree view of the exterior of the vehicle, and gives onscreen and audible warnings when you stray too close to obstacles (plazainfiniti.com).

GEARThe plugged-in man needs the best device to navigate the net. Here are a trio of top tablets to check out, according to ChicGeek blogger Jen Rieger:

iPAD 5 The big daddy of tablet tech features a five megapixel camera and 4G LTE speed.GOOGLe NexUS 7 More than 600,000 apps and games are available for this gadget, and the namesake 7-inch display is easy on the eyes. AMAzON kiNDLe FiRe offers free unlimited cloud storage for all Amazon content. A new 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM make this Kindle 40 percent faster than the previous version.

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stylE FilEsA qUALiTY NAVY BLUe BLAzeR is the male version of the little black dress, Smith and Pagel say. It can be worn with jeans and a t-shirt, khakis or a shirt and tie, and is appropriate at the office or the club. They recommend the Theory xYLO NP blazer, with a slim fit, narrow lapels and navy buttons for a clean, sleek look (morisfashions.com).

Hot tip Not all custom suits are cre-ated equal. When shopping

for a one-of-a-kind creation, Sheridan Fox of Astor & Black says to look for a fully canvased garment that is hand stitched and sports quality details like working buttonholes on the sleeves and custom linings. It’s the little things that count.

ExpERt AdvicENeCk Tie DOS AND DON’TS Brian Smith and Michael Pagel

of Moris Fashions say steer clear of the wide ties that were prevalent in the ‘90s. Stick with a width of 2 to 3.5 inches. Monochromatic shirt-tie combos are a definite no-go. Pat-terned ties and shirts can match up just fine, so long as the patterns don’t compete, and the tie is the bolder of the two.

dREss codEMark Scissors of Woody’s Mens Shop in Frontenac

(woodyseclub.com) gives some tips on what to wear to some of the hottest soirees this month:Central Library Rededication Gala, Nov. 17 Black tie-this still means tuxedo, though some men might be able to get away with a high-quality black suit in a pinch.Night For The Town Gala and After- Party, Nov. 3 Snappy casual-nice jeans or khakis would be appropriate, paired with a dress shirt and a blazer or sport coat. A tie isn’t required, but a bow tie would be a fun add.St. Louis international Film Festival, Nov. 8-18 Casual-often this is inter-preted as “anything goes,” but the Renais-sance Man knows that style should take precedence even when dressing down. Scissors says colored jeans and khakis are popular right now and would be most acceptable.

GEARBrought to life by some of the minds behind the iPhone,

the NeST THeRMOSTAT programs itself after a week and adjusts itself to when you’re home and away. It can even be accessed via smartphone or tablet (nest.com).

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ExpAnd youR ExpERtisEBroaden both your skill set

and your horizons. For The Orator Toastmasters offers the opportunity to hone your communica-tions skills on a regular basis in a no-pressure atmosphere (toastmasters.org). For The Bookworm The Gay Men’s Reading Club at Left Bank Books (left-bank.com/gay-mens-reading-group) meets on the fourth Thursday of the month and is open to all. For The Writer Check out the St. Louis Writers Workshop (stlouiswriterswork-shop.com) or pursue a certificate in writ-ing from UMSL (umslce.org/index.php/certificate-programs/the-write-stuff). For The Entrepreneur The Great Game of Business is offering a seminar Nov. 14 on High Involvement Financial Planning, part of its ongoing monthly seminar series.

ART AND POLiTiCS Make CAM (camstl.org) your go-to place for following everything 2012 election-including the Nov. 6 election night watch party (free, with a food truck onsite). Stay engaged by visiting Beyond November, a collaboration of trusted public media, includ-ing Nine Network of Public Media, the St. Louis Beacon and St. Louis Public Radio.

Join tHE club Get together and compare notes with some like-mind-

ed individuals.For entrepreneurs: Tiny Business, Mighty Profits (meetup.com/Tiny-Busi-ness-Mighty-Profits)For history buffs: Meetup at the History Museum (meetup.com/museum-85)For creative types: Arnold Creative Thinking Project (meetup.com/Arnold-Creative-Thinking-Project)

HEAd GEARwHAT’S YOUR eYeweAR PeRSONALiTY? According to Tony Erker of erkers Fine eyewear (erkers.com), the basic rule of thumb for choosing eyewear is to ensure that the shape of the frame is the opposite of the shape of your face. A round frame softens up a square face, while an angular frame helps shore up a round visage. Style-wise, look for big, bold plastic frames with a retro bent; the rimless look is definitely over. Erkers offers Bevel frames in several angular options, like the Oleg and Doombo, and some rounder variants such as Pastis, UTube and Giorgio.

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ExpERt AdvicE5 TiPS FOR AN iN-HOMe SOiReeSome say entertaining is a lost art, but if you follow these tips from Dhawan, your party will be the talk of the town.1. Have a good soundtrack. The proper music equals the proper mood.2. Offer a signature food or drink item. A fun app or cocktail gives guests some-thing to focus on, and provides a great segue for introductions. 3. Always overestimate quantities of food and drink. If your party sounds like a good time, guests may bring friends.4. invite the neighbors. Including them in the action helps eliminate the possibil-ity of complaints.5. Have background noise. It used to be considered distracting to have the TV going during a get-together, but anymore, people are more visually stimu-lated. Keep their interest by tuning in to something buzzy, be it the big game or a talked-about reality show.

cuRREnt AFFAiRs Keep abreast of what’s new and news-worthy by logging on to these local media sites.For the news junkie: Tap into reporter Adam Allington’s feed at news.stlpubli-cradio.org/people/adam-allington.For the politico: Keep up with the latest political machinations at pubdef.net.For the local boy: All the Lou-centric happenings fit to print can be had at brickcitystl.com.

top tipplETHe MANHATTAN, THRee wAYS The Manhattan is one of the quintessential classic cocktails. Containing just the bare necessities-whiskey, vermouth and bitters-it’s deceptively simple and the founda-tion for endless variations. Here are three of the most popular ways to enjoy this venerable libation:Traditional Manhattan Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters. Perfect Manhattan Rye or Bourbon whiskey, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, Angos-tura bitters. Black Manhattan Rye whiskey, Averna, Angostura bitters, orange bitters.

GEARAPPS YOU NeeD NOw Get these apps and sites on your phone or tablet ASAP:

For the art-lover: Save art-stl.com/artszipper to your homescreen to have the latest local art news and a top-notch exhibition calendar at your fingertips.

For the well-informed man: The free St. Louis Public Radio app lets you listen to any of its streams via your mobile device.

For the man on the go: Never get caught in a traffic jam again when armed with the TrafficStL app.

For the beer-lover: Keep up on the latest craft brewery news and find the perfect brew near you with the Hip Hops beer app

from St. Louis Post-Dispatch blogger Evan Benn. Get it at stltoday.com/beerapp.

on tHE cAlEndARGALAS See and be seen at these upcoming social events

and soirees of the season.

Night For The Town Gala And After-Party, Saturday, Nov. 3. This annual event supports the education, empowerment and economic development efforts that Mission: St. Louis conducts in under-resourced neighborhoods in St. Louis. Held at The Moto Museum beginning at 6pm (missionstl.org).

Central Library Rededication Gala, Saturday, Nov. 17. A black-tie affair celebrating the $70 million restoration of this historic Downtown landmark, the party starts at 7pm (slplfoundation.org).

Festival of Trees, Wednesday, Nov. 18. The festival gathering benefits Touch-Point Autism Services, which serves chil-dren and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Held at the Westport Sheraton Lakeside Chalet (lifeskills-mo.org).

Hot tipCiGAR eNTHUSiASTS should check out Table 36,

a local company that offers its own line of Fellowship smokes, developed in conjunction with the Alec Bradley Cigar Company of Miami, FL (table36.com).

MAke PROPeR iNTRODUCTiONSThere’s definitely a right way to go about getting people together, according to Amit Dhawan of Synergy Productions LLC.

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identify the right opportunity. Make the intro when they’re not speaking with any-one else, or occupied with other things, like waiting in a coat check or drink line.Preset the intro. Give the person a heads-up that you’re going to introduce some-one to them. identify a common interest. Maybe they both like a particular restaurant or sport. Something happening at the event might be a starting point, like an auction item or the band. Be a resource for re-contact. A lot of people don’t carry business cards at social events, so let the parties involved know you can help them get in touch later.

1. USAWashington State: Syrah and Cabernet blends.Oregon: Pinot Noir. Napa: Cabernet and Chardonnay.

2. FranceBordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.Burgundy: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.Rhone Valley (and Langued-oc-Rouissilon): Grenache and Syrah. Marsanne: Rousanne and Viognier.

3. Spain Rioja and Ribera del Duero: Tempranillo and Cabernet.Galicia: Albarino.Castilla y Leon: Mencia, Gar-nacha and Godello.

4. Germany Riesling and Pinot Noir.

5. italyTuscany: Sangiovese, Cab-ernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Trebbiano, Chardonnay and Malvasia.Piedmont: Nebbiolo and Barbera.Friuli: Pinot Grigio, Tocai

Friulano and Merlot.

6. AustraliaSyrah (Shiraz), Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

7. New zealandPinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

8. South AfricaSyrah (Shiraz), Cabernet, Chenin Blanc and Sauvi-gnon Blanc.

9. Chile and ArgentiaMalbec, Cabernet Sauvi-gnon and Chardonnay.

REquiREd REAdinG“The world of Curiosities” by John Oldale. This tome

contains factoids from every country on earth-like a world tour right at your fingertips (worldofcuriosities.com).

TAke A GLOBAL TOUR OF ST. LOUiSNo time or dough to travel the world? Get a little culture

from a local source instead.Dance COCA offers several cultural dance classes on its calendar, like Argen-tine Tango and Salsa Basics (cocastl.org). Art Check out the exhibition “Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master” currently at SLAM, featuring more than 150 seldom-seen works from the Italian artist (slam.org/Exhibitions/barocci.php).Language Get bilingual at UMSL’s Foreign Language Connection (umslce.org/index.php/centers-a-programs/foreign-language-connection).

on tHE cAlEndARGReAT DATe NiGHTSThe St. Louis Symphony has a

full slate of concerts that are perfect for a romantic night out (stlsymphony.org).Nov. 9-11, Mozart’s RequiemNov. 16-18, All TchaikoskyNov. 23-25, Gil Shaham plays Beethoven

Or, spend a night cooking with that some-one special at a Kitchen Conservatory class (kitchenconservatory.com).Nov. 9, Date Night: The Thrill of BrazilNov. 23, Date Night: Tuscany For Two

ExpERt AdvicEBROADeN YOUR HORizONS Architect, musician, traveler and culinar-ian Joseph Fletcher Davidson embodies the true spirit of the modern Renaissance Man. He says cultivating new passions and indulging in quality intellectual endeavors is fairly easy, as long as you keep things simple. The modern man is constantly deluged with images of what others say are hip and trendy. Instead of plugging in and trolling the web or TV for the latest and greatest, Davidson advises limiting your exposure to all of the extraneous stimuli out there. Instead, cut out some of the virtual experiences and get out and about to see what the real world has to offer. St. Louis has a plethora of live music venues, so there’s always an opportunity to catch a band you’re unfamiliar with, and the city’s vibrant culinary scene is filled with new restaurants to experience. Glean some ideas and take them home to play with in the kitchen or on the turn-table. The key is to clear out the clutter, open up the mind and make room for the important stuff.

Music MustsIpod playlists looking a little lean? Here are some essential

2012 releases to load up, courtesy of Roy Kasten, web director and DJ at KDHX:1. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls2. Dr. Dog - Be the Void3. Dr. John - Locked Down4. kathleen edwards - Voyageur5. Lee Fields - Faithful Man6. Heartless Bastards - Arrow7. Michael kiwanuka - Home Again8. Nada Surf - The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy9. Chuck Prophet - Temple Beautiful10. Rough Shop - Beneath The South Side Bridge

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Homeward BoundIt’s back to basics this season—as layers of rich textures, luxurious knits and strong accessories take the reins.

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Sit back, relax and treat yourself to these luxe STL salons and the many beauty services they offer.

Luxury SalonsThe Spa & Salon at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

Blown Away Blow Dry BarOVERVIEW Perched on the seventh floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, The Spa and Salon offers a full range of customized services for both women and men in a peaceful environment that’s rich with natural light and soft touches. The Spa’s 12 treatment rooms serve as an oasis of tranquility, enhanced by clean, modern lines and calming mood lighting. Allow the talented staff to soothe and revive your mind with an exclusive menu of signature treatments, like the caviar serum facial, di-vine wine body wrap and Balinese massage.

After pampering your body to a state of pure bliss, head to the brand-new salon for cutting-edge hair styling and nail treatments. The Four Seasons signature manicure and pedicure will polish off your look before you retire to the relaxation lounge’s steam rooms and whirlpools.

DÉCOR With clean, modern lines and plenty of natural light, the Spa and Salon provides a perfect environment for nourishing the mind and body.

SIGNATURE SERVICE Polish your look with our Four Seasons Signature manicure and pedicure, featuring a soothing regimen of aromatherapy, masque, massage and paraffin treatments.

PROMOTIONS Mention this ad and receive a $20 credit with any treatment of $100 or more taking place Monday through Thursday. Please mention this offer at time of reservation.

Location: 999 N. 2nd Street, Downtown Reservations: 314.881.5758 For more information: Fourseasons.com/stlouis

OVERVIEW Blown Away Blow Dry Bar is an affordable must for St. Louis women of all ages. It’s a no-cut, no-color salon. Just wash, blow and go! The salon has a unique menu of styling options, complimentary wine

and champagne, daily specials, big screen chick flicks, top-of-the-line hair products and lots of other must-see surprises. Book a private party, whether it’s a bachelorette party, birthday for any age or a fun girls’ night out. Or, schedule your wedding hair and makeup and let the Blown Away mobile team take care of your entire wedding party.

DÉCOR The salon has a hip, chic ambiance—simple but fabulous—with white furnishings, light wood floors and splashes of turquoise and reclaimed woods. The space contains eight blow-dry stations and two makeup stations with marble counter tops, mirrors hanging on cables and blow dryers suspended from the ceiling. The reception area’s plush seating, style look-books and blow dryer-crafted chandelier welcome you at the entrance.

SIGNATURE SERVICE Blown Away’s menu of styling options includes everything from straight and sleek to chic up-dos, using any tools needed to make you look fabulous. Or, save some dough with less blow and use the dry styles instead. To complete the Blown Away experience, visit the professionally staffed make-up bar, where you can receive anything from a light touch-up to full-face with airbrushing.

PROMOTIONS Blown Away has great daily specials including Makeover Mondays, Mom and Me Specials and Happy Hour Fridays. For $30 dollars and 35 minutes, prepare to be blown away!

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At Premier Dental Partners, our goal for every patient is to have a healthy mouth and beautiful smile. Whether you need a filling, Invisalign clear braces, or a complete smile makeover, you will receive quality, individualized care in a relaxed, comfortable setting. New patients are always welcome! Early morning and evening appointments are available. Call today to schedule an appointment or to discuss any questions that you may have.

Dr. Bartels and Dr. Ward will be hosting an Open House and would like you to join

them on Wednesday, November 28th from 12pm-6pm. Come visit us for appetizers and

beverages. We look forward to giving you a tour of the office. Feel free to bring your

families, friends and co-workers.

Perry Bartels, D.D.S. | Rachel Ward, D.M.D.312 N. 10th Street | St. Louis, MO 63101314. 231.6151 Tel | 314. 231.0438 Fax premierdentalpartners.com Eight other Premier Dental Partners locations throughout the St. Louis area.

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Xenon International AcademyOVERVIEW Xenon International Academy was established in 1986, and has been the leader in Cosmetology and Esthetic schools for 26 years. Xenon International Academy, a Pivot Point Member school, continues to excel and grow in the beauty industry by offering an education unlike any other. The academy is also accredited by the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC), making it the only school in Missouri to offer international diplomas, as well as certification with American Crew for men’s haircutting.

The building features an upscale student salon and spa, computerized scheduling program, advanced skin care machines and interactive classrooms. The salon is buzzing

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the re-eMergeNce of a serious culture of drink in recent years has been a bless-ing and a curse for those of us who enjoy a good tipple. On the plus side, many forgot-ten cocktail recipes have been rediscov-ered and introduced to a new generation of drinkers, and breweries and distilleries both old and new are putting out more high-quality beers and spirits than ever before. But this liquid revolution has also given rise to a bit of pomposity and faux grandeur on the part of some establish-ments, where indulging in your libation of choice can be as stuffy and formal as Sunday dinner with the in-laws. Luckily, there are still plenty of places around town where you can have a quality drink and kick back on your own terms. Here are a handful of places where a patron can belly up to the bar and enjoy a fine drink, sans attitude.

the roYaLe This South City favorite hearkens back to another era, from its Art Deco-inspired glass block windows and tin ceiling to the photos of the Kennedy brothers and Martin Luther King above the back bar. There’s a lengthy list of clas-sic and custom cocktails available—they make a mighty good rye Manhattan—and every Sunday, the bar hosts the Cocktail Museum, where forgotten drinks and in-gredients are dusted off and offered up. Al-though the drink selection is uptown, the vibe is that of the classic corner bar. Truly a tavern for the 21st century.

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MIdTOwN/dOwNTOwNaL’S reStaUraNt A St. louis

landmark, featuring award-winning

steaks and seafood. Dinner

Tue.-Sat. 1200 N. 1st St.,

314.421.6399. $$$

BaiLeYS’ raNge creative, upscale

takes on the classic burger, as well

as boozy milkshakes and niche

sodas. lunch and dinner daily. 920

olive St., 314.241.8121. $$

BLoNDie’S Delectable eats, treats

and a selection of specialty drinks

inspired by famous blondes.

Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner

mon.-Sat. 1301 Washington Ave.,

314.241.6100. $$ B

BLooD & SaND A members-only

spot boasting bold and exciting

creations in the kitchen and behind

the bar. Dinner mon.-Sat. 1500 St.

charles St., 314.241.7263. $$$

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BLUeBerrY hiLL This U City landmark just celebrated its 40th anniversary, and though the rest of The Loop has become some-what less funky than in years past, Blueberry Hill is still as rough around the edges as ever. Order one of 62 bottled or 18 draft beers, fire up some REO Speedwagon on the jukebox and check out the displays of vintage toys and photos of owner Joe Edwards with just about every celebrity imaginable. Gotta love a place where you request the Scotch list and the server gives it to you scribbled on a Post-It.

DaNNo’S aMericaN pUB Danno’s is a combination of the very best qualities of the cocktail bar and the neighborhood joint. The latest cutting-edge craft brews are served up alongside favorite American lagers, and the back bar gives equal time to Italian amaros and flavored vodkas. Play some darts, bang on the pinball machine or just watch the game while sipping on a Negroni or a Long Island Iced Tea.

the croW’S NeSt This recent ad-dition to the Maplewood scene has a wide selection of beer and some of my favorite ryes and bourbons on the back bar—making it the perfect spot to launch a search for the ulti-mate Boilermaker. Old movies and various sporting events are usually being projected on the wall, and the jukebox is always well-stocked, a definite requisite for a top-notch neighborhood watering hole.

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selection, as well as meat and

cheese plates, sandwiches and

salads. lunch and dinner daily. 1004

locust St., 314.241.8141. $$

BUrger Bar celeb chef hubert

Keller offers build-your-own

gourmet burgers with a large list of

breads, meats and condiments.

lunch and dinner daily. 999 N. 2nd

St., 314.881.7580. $$

caFé piNtxoS A bright, busy

breakfast shop by morning, a

trendy tapas bar by night. Breakfast

mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 3407 olive

St., 314.338.2500. $$

caFé veNtaNa An extensive

lunch selection, including sand-

wiches, beignets and pastries with

your coffee. open daily. 3919 W.

pine Blvd., 314.531.7500. $

cieLo Quality italian cuisine,

dynamic beverages and stunning

views. open daily. 999 N. 2nd St.,

314.881.5759.

$$$ B

copia modern interpretations of

classic American cuisine with a

legendary wine garden. lunch and

dinner mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 1122

Washington Ave., 314.241.9463. $$$

DiaBLitoS caNtiNa Fresh,

authentic mexican cuisine with

more than 100 types of house-

infused tequila. lunch and dinner

daily. 3761 laclede Ave.,

314.644.4430. $

FLaNNerY’S pUB Traditional irish

pub known for an impressive beer

list and game-day coverage. lunch

and dinner daily. 1324 Washington

Ave., 314.241.8885. $

the FoUNtaiN oN LocUSt

Freshly made appetizers, entrées,

fine ice creams and retro cocktails

in a hand-painted Art Deco interior.

lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 3037

locust St., 314.535.7800. $

the gooD pie Specialty Napoleta-

na-style pizzas, like The good pie

with buffalo mozzarella. lunch and

dinner mon.-Sat. 3137 olive St.,

314.289.9391. $$

haMBUrger MarY’S unique

burgers and a whimsical, fun-loving

atmosphere. lunch and dinner

daily. 3037 olive St., 314.533.6279. $ B

harrY’S great food, happy hour

and view of the Arch with a casual

atmosphere. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner

mon.-Sat. 2144 market St.,

314.421.6969. $$

Joe’S chiLi BoWL house-made

chili in every form possible, from

slingers and chili dogs to tamales

and macaroni. open daily. 808

chestnut St., 314.241.7070. $

NeW LocaL harveSt Seasonal

dishes made with sustainable, fresh

local products, including delicious

vegan and vegetarian options.

Breakfast and lunch daily; grocery

options at Tower grove and

Kirkwood locations. 815 olive St.,

314.772.8815. multiple locations,

localharvestgrocery.com. $ B

LUcaS parK griLLe A seasonal

menu featuring soups, salads and

New American entrées. lunch and

dinner daily. 1234 Washington Ave.,

314.241.7770. $$$ B

MaNgo peruvian fusion dishes add

a twist to foods you thought you

knew. lunch mon.-Sat.; dinner daily.

1101 lucas Ave., 314.621.9993. $$

MiKe ShaNNoN’S A St. louis

landmark serving upscale American

cuisine. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner

daily. 620 market St., 314.421.1540.

$$$

MorgaN Street BreWerY

upbeat microbrewery and pub with

great drink specials and live music.

lunch Tue.-Sun.; dinner daily. 721 N.

2nd St., 314.231.9970. $$

MoSaic A modern fusion

restaurant with an array of cold and

hot tapas. lunch and dinner


314.621.6001. multiple locations, mo-

saictapas.com. $$

pappY’S SMoKehoUSe memphis-

style barbecue, with slow-smoked

pork, brisket, chicken, turkey and

sausage with pappy’s signature

sauces. lunch daily; dinner

mon.-Sat. 3106 olive St.,

314.535.4340. $$

picKLeS classic sandwiches like

New york pastrami and one of the

best roast beef sandwiches in town.

lunch mon.-Sat. 701 olive St.,

314.241.2255.

$

priMe 1000 high-end steaks in a

chic setting. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner


314.241.1000. $$$

roSaLita’S caNtiNa A happen-

ing Tex-mex restaurant offering

mexican favorites. lunch and dinner

daily. 1235 Washington Ave.,

314.621.2700. $$

three SixtY located on the

rooftop of The hilton at the

Ballpark with a spectacular view of

the city, stellar cocktails and small

plates. Dinner daily. 1 S. Broadway,

314.241.8439. $$$

toNY’S A St. louis institution

known for fine italian cuisine and an

extensive wine selection. Dinner

Tue.-Sat. 410 market St.,

314.231.7007. $$$

vito’S Known for exceptional

italian cuisine and Sicilian-style

pizza. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner

mon.-Sun. 3515 lindell Blvd.,

314.534.8486. $$

lAfAyETTESqUARE/BENTONPARk/SOUlARdBaiLeYS’ chocoLate Bar A mix

of savory and sweet items with des-

serts such as Baileys’ chocolate

Brownie and bread pudding. open

daily. 1915 park Ave., 314.241.8100.

$

BLUeS citY DeLi A charming

turn-of-the-century storefront with

an expansive menu of sandwiches,

salads and po’ Boys. lunch

mon.-Sat. 2438 mcNair Ave.,

314.773.8225. $

BogartS SMoKehoUSe Smoky,

memphis-style BBQ with generous

portions. lunch Tue.-Sat.; dinner

Fri.-Sat. 1627 S. 9th St., 314.621.3107.

$$

chava’S Authentic mexican cuisine

known for large portions and tangy

margaritas. lunch and dinner daily.

925 geyer Ave., 314.241.5503. $

eLeveN eLeveN MiSSiSSippi

culinary classics from Tuscany and

Northern california. lunch

mon.-Fri.; dinner mon.-Sat. 1111

mississippi Ave., 314.241.9999. $$$

FraNco country-French fare with

a modern twist. lunch and dinner

mon.-Fri. 1535 S. 8th St.,

314.436.2500. $$$

MoLLY’S iN SoULarD Southern

creole favorites and one of STl’s

largest outdoor patios. lunch and

dinner mon.-Sat. 816 geyer Ave.,

314.241.6200. $$ B

the MUD hoUSe Fresh-roasted

coffee, sandwiches, soups and

pastries. Breakfast and lunch daily.

2101 cherokee St., 314.776.6599. $

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parK aveNUe coFFee chauvin

coffee, bagels, house-made muffins,

smoothies and a selection of more

than 70 gooey butter cakes. open

daily. 1919 park Ave., 314.621.4020.

multiple locations, parkavenuecof-

fee.com. $

pW pizza classic pies and

one-of-a- kind recipes with a focus

on fresh, local and seasonal

ingredients. lunch and dinner daily.

2017 chouteau Ave., 314.241.7799.

$$

ShaMeLeSS groUNDS A coffee

shop known well for its socially

progressive and artistic atmo-

sphere. open daily. 2650 Sidney St.,

314.773.9900. $

the ShaveD DUcK A cozy

atmosphere, live music and meats

smoked to perfection. lunch

Tue.-Fri.; dinner mon.-Sat. 2900

virginia Ave., 314.776.1407. $$

SiDNeY Street caFé Traditional

favorites like lobster turnovers and

steak wasabi balanced with

seasonal, local dishes like tripe and

game birds. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 2000

Sidney St., 314.771.5777. $$$

Siete LUMiNariaS Traditional

mexican fare featuring such staples

as tacos and gorditas and

specialties like pambazo. lunch and

dinner daily. 2818 cherokee St.,

314.932.1333. $

SoULarD’S reStaUraNt

contemporary Southern cuisine

and grilled-to-perfection steaks.

lunch and dinner mon.-Sat.;

breakfast Sat. 1731 S. 7th St.,

314.241.7956. $$$ B

SqWireS A seasonal menu

featuring fresh interpretations of

American classics. lunch Tue.-Fri.;

dinner Tue.-Sat. 1415 S. 18th St.,

314.865.3522. $$ B

viN De Set French cuisine served

under the stars on the rooftop bar

and bistro. lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner

Tue.-Sun. 2017 chouteau Ave.,

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CENTRAlwESTENd/THEgROVEBixBY’S located on the second

floor of the missouri history

museum with breathtaking views of

Forest park. lunch daily. 5700

lindell Blvd., 314.361.7313. $ B

BraSSerie BY Niche casual

French dining with an evolving

menu of bistro fare, an impressive

beer list and classic desserts.

Dinner mon.-Sun. 4580 laclede

Ave., 314.454.0600. $$ B

chi A trendy Japanese sushi bar

with some of the best rolls in St.

louis. lunch and dinner mon.-Sat. 4

N. euclid Ave., 314.367.2209. $

crÊpeS: etc. An upscale

patisserie serving both sweet and

savory crêpes, as well as a variety

of homemade pastries, soups and

sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch

daily; dinner Fri.-Sat. 52 maryland

plaza, 314.367.2200. $

the DrUNKeN FiSh Japanese

sushi lounge with everything from

tuna tataki to traditional rolls. half

off signature martinis on martini

mondays. lunch and dinner daily. 1

maryland plaza, 314.367.4222.

multiple locations, drunkenfish.com.

$$

La DoLce via Family-owned

bakery and café with delectable

handmade desserts. Breakfast and

lunch Wed.-Sun. 4470 Arco Ave.,

314.534.1699. $$ B

herBie’S viNtage 72 contempo-

rary American cuisine in an elegant

atmosphere. Dinner daily. 405 N.

euclid Ave., 314.769.9595. $$ B

NeW LaYLa A fresh take on

lebanese cuisine with an energetic

atmosphere and live entertainment.

lunch and dinner mon.-Sun. 4317

manchester Ave., 314.535.5500. $$

NeW JoYia tapaS pan-mediterra-

nean tapas and treats, with a focus

on local ingrediants and house-

made sauces and breads. 4501

manchester Ave., 314.531.5300. $$

pi creative cocktails, homemade

desserts and delicious San

Fran-style pizza. open daily. 400 N.

euclid Ave., 314.367.4300. multiple

locations, restaurantpi.com. $$

SaLt upscale dishes from chef

Wes Johnson, like sorghum

lacquered duck, served in the

unique ambiance of a former cWe

mansion. Dinner Wed.-mon. 4356

lindell Blvd., 314.932.5787. $$ B

SaNctUaria Fresh, pan-latin

tapas, paired with a world-class

menu of handcrafted cocktails.

Dinner Tue.-Sun. 4198 manchester

Ave., 314.535.9700. $$$

Scape aMericaN BiStro A wide

range of dishes from paella to burg-

ers with a great patio and happy

hour. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 48 maryland

plaza, 314.361.7227. $$$ B

ScottiSh arMS Authentic

Scottish fare, including the

bestselling lamb burger and celtic

crisps, with an extensive single-malt

scotch list. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner

daily. 8 S. Sarah St., 314.535.0551.

$$ B

Soho reStaUraNt + LoUNge

A chic, modern lounge boasting

sophisticated southern cuisine and

cocktails. Dinner Wed.-Sat. 4229

manchester Ave., 314.932.5554. $$

SUB zero more than 300

international labels of vodka with a

sushi bar and build-your-own burger

menu. lunch and dinner daily. 308

N. euclid Ave., 314.367.1200. $$

taSte Small plates and handcrafted

cocktails made with strong attention

to detail. Dinner daily. 4584 laclede

Ave., 314.361.1200. $$

taverN oF FiNe artS Fine wines,

seasonal appetizers and small

plates, surrounded by art from local

artists. lunch Sat; dinner mon.-Sat.

313 Belt Ave., 314.367.7549. $

SOUTHCITy/HAMPTON/THEHIllaYa SoFia exotic Turkish mediter-

ranean cuisine, combining middle

eastern, greek and Southern italian

flavors and cooking styles. lunch

Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sun. 6671

chippewa St., 314.645.9919. $$ B

FarMhaUS edgy Southern and

midwestern food with a locavore

focus from chef Kevin Willmann.

lunch mon.-Thu.; dinner Wed.-Sat.

3257 ivanhoe Ave., 314.647.3800.

$$

giaN-toNY’S owner Tony

catarinicchia brings recipes straight

from Sicily with fresh ingredients

from the onsite garden. Dinner

daily. 5356 Daggett Ave.,

314.772.4893. $$

gUiDo’S A distinguished mix of

italian and Spanish cuisine. lunch

and dinner daily. 5046 Shaw Ave.,

314.771.4900. $$

LoreNzo’S trattoria Northern

italian cuisine with contemporary

flavors. Dinner daily. 1933 edwards

St., 314.773.2223. $$

MaNgia itaLiaNo casual cuisine

in an intimate interior with live

music several nights a week. lunch

and dinner daily. 3145 S. grand

Blvd., 314.664.8585. $$$

NeW MeLt upcycled retro café with

diner favorites like waffles, ice cream,

specialty alcoholic drinks and

milkshakes in mason jars. open daily.

7700 ivory Ave., 314.638.6358. $

MoDeSto Amongst a sea of italian

restaurants, modesto serves up

classic Spanish tapas and flatbreads.

Dinner mon.-Sat. 5257 Shaw Ave.,

314.772.8272. $

o’coNNeLL’S pUB Famous for

burgers, fish and chips and coney

island hot dogs. lunch and dinner

daily. 4652 Shaw Ave., 314.773.6600.

$

the roYaLe A tavern-style rest-

aurant and bar with drinks named for

different parts of the city. lunch and

dinner daily. 3132 S. Kingshighway

Blvd., 314.772.3600. $$

SaSha’S oN ShaW A cozy neigh-

borhood wine bar with a tasty

selection of small plates and crêpes.

lunch and dinner daily. 4069 Shaw

Blvd., Shaw, 314.771.7274. $$

three MoNKeYS A lively spot

featuring a wide variety of coastal

cuisine and an extensive wine

selection. Dinner mon.-Sun. 3153 mor-

gan Ford Road, 314.772.9800. $$ B

UNIVERSITyCITy/THElOOPBici caFé mediterranean and

italian cuisine and a dog-friendly

outdoor patio. lunch Wed.-Fri.;

dinner mon.-Sat. 7401 pershing

Ave., 314.721.8484. $$

BLUeBerrY hiLL Joe edwards’

flagship restaurant, known for its

beer selection and great burgers.

lunch and dinner daily. 6504

Delmar Blvd., 314.727.4444. $

BLUe oceaN SUShi A contempo-

rary Japanese restaurant with

all-you-can-eat sushi and à la carte

items like chicken teriyaki. lunch

and dinner daily. 6335 Delmar Blvd.,

314.726.6477. $$

ecLipSe located in the moonrise

hotel, featuring cosmic dècor and a

creative American menu. open

daily. 6177 Delmar Blvd.,

314.726.2222.

$$$ B

NeW FriDa’S DeLi This meatless

deli dishes out vegetarian- and

vegan-friendly smoothies, soups,

sandwiches and more. lunch daily;

dinner Tue.-Sat. 622 North and

South Road, 314.727.6500. $

giNger BiStro Asian fusion

cuisine in a cozy, modern atmo-

sphere. lunch and dinner daily.

6665 Delmar Blvd., 314.222.2588.

$$

hiro SUShi The flavors of the

izakaya explosion with unique

ingredients and beautiful presenta-

tion. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner daily.

609 eastgate Ave., 314.721.9168. $

MarKet pUB hoUSe A traditional

American eatery with a lively

atmosphere. lunch and dinner


314.727.8880.

$$ B

MoMoS mediterranean tapas in a

festive setting. lunch mon.-Sat.;

dinner daily. 630 North and South

Road, 314.863.3511. $$

Nico mediterranean cuisine with a

seasonally inspired menu, featuring

items like Serrano croquettes and

moroccan lamb. lunch and dinner


314.727.0200. $$ B

tavoLo v Neapolitan-style pizza

and modern italian cuisine, served

in an airy, STl-inspired space in The

loop. Dinner mon.-Sun. 6118 Delmar

Blvd., 314.721.4333. $$

three KiNgS upscale pub fare

with a mediterranean influence.


Delmar Blvd., 314.721.3355. $$

ClAyTON/lAdUE/RICHMONdHEIgHTSNeW 5 Star BUrgerS gourmet

burgers with grass-fed, hormone-

free beef or your choice of pork,

lamb, veggie, turkey or mahi mahi

patties. lunch and dinner daily.

8125 maryland Ave. $$

araKa A delightful eatery in The

crescent featuring delicious

globally-inspired cuisine. lunch

Tue.-Fri.; dinner mon.-Sat. 131

carondelet plaza, 314.725.6777.

$$$

NeW Bar LeS FrereS French

cuisine with a rotating menu and

an intimate outdoor seating area.

7637 Wydown Blvd., 314.727.7901.

$$

BarceLoNa A see-and-be-seen

hotspot to nosh on Spanish tapas.

lunch mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 34 N.

central Ave., 314.863.9909. $$

BLacKFiNN aMericaN griLLe

Seafood, steak, chicken and pasta

in a comfortable, casual atmo-

sphere. lunch and dinner daily.

1147 Saint louis galleria,

314.726.5300. $$ B

Bocci Bar A taste of northern

italy with contemporary flair.

lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner mon.-Sat.

16 N. central Ave., 314.932.1040. $$

Brio tUScaN griLLe Delicious

Tuscan-inspired food that’s upscale

yet affordable. lunch and dinner

daily. 1601 S. lindbergh Blvd.,

314.432.4410. $$ B

citY coFFeehoUSe & crÊperie

Sweet and savory crêpes, Belgian

waffles and more. open daily. 36 N.

Brentwood Blvd., 314.862.2489. $ B

coaStaL BiStro & Bar

Fresh-from-the-coast oysters and

low-country cuisine. Stop by

during happy hour for oyster

shooters. lunch and dinner

mon.-Sat. 14 N. central Ave.,

314.932.7377. $$$

coMpaNioN Acclaimed for fresh

ingredients and signature

sandwiches and soups. Breakfast

and lunch daily. 8143 maryland

Ave., 314.721.5454. multiple

locations, companionstl.com.

the croSSiNg A seasonal menu

of farm-to-table fare. lunch

mon.-Fri.; dinner mon.-Sat. 7823

Forsyth Blvd., 314.721.7375. $$$

crUSheD reD urban bake and

chop shop serving pizzas and

salads made with the freshest

ingredients. lunch and dinner

daily. 8007 maryland Ave.,

314.725.8007. $

DeMUN oYSter Bar The ultimate

destination for seafood enthusiasts

with fresh oysters from the West

coast daily. lunch and dinner daily.

740 Demun Ave., 314.725.0322. $$$

i FrateLLiNi Fine italian dining

with an intimate atmosphere and

mouth-watering entrées and

desserts. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner

mon.-Sat. 7624 Wydown Blvd.,

314.727.7901.

$$$

haLF aND haLF A quaint café

renowned for inventive recipes

with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. 8135

maryland Ave., 314.725.0719. $$ B

J.BUcK’S A clayton staple for

business lunches and happy hour,

with pizza, pasta, burgers and

baby back ribs. lunch and dinner

mon.-Sat. 101 S. hanley Road,

314.725.4700. $$$

LeSter’S SportS Bar & griLL

every sports-lover’s dream, with

Tvs at every post and top-notch

bar fare. open daily. 9906 clayton

Road, 314.994.0055. multiple

locations, lestersrestaurant.com. $$

MaD toMato A seasonal,

farm-to-table menu and fine

selection of italian wines, desserts

and pastries. lunch mon.-Fri.;

dinner Tue.-Sat. 8000 carondelet

Ave., 314.932.5733. $$

MiSo oN MeraMec A popular

sushi spot famed for its pan-Asian

food and lounge. Dinner Tue.-Sun.

16 N. meramec Ave., 314.863.7888.

$$

Niche An award-winning bistro

with a fabulous menu of American

cuisine. Dinner daily. 7734 Forsyth

Blvd $$$

océaNo premier seafood bistro

known for fresh selections and

exquisite flavor. lunch and dinner

daily. 44 N. Brentwood Blvd.,

314.721.9400. $$$ B

NeW paStaria gerard craft’s fresh

approach to italian dining, featuring

house-made pastas, pizzas and

gelatos. Dinner daily. 7734 Forsyth

Blvd., 314.862.6603. $$

roxaNe A cozy tapas-style spot

with a Bohemian atmosphere and

eclectic menu. lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner

mon.-Sat. 12 N. meramec Ave.,

314.721.7700. $$

taNi Sushi bistro with traditional and

fusion-style rolls. lunch mon.-Fri.;

dinner mon.-Sat. 16 S. Bemiston

Ave., 314.727.8264. $$

trUFFLeS Aged prime beef,

imported seafood and ingredients

locally sourced or crafted in-house.

lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat.

9202 clayton Road, 314.567.9100.

$$$

tUcci & FreSta’S Traditional

italian fare and an exceptional wine

list, bringing a taste of The hill to

clayton. Dinner daily. 15 N. central

Ave., 314.725.6588. $$$ B

viNo NaDoz WiNe Bar An

intimate destination with an

international wine experience and

savory American fusion cuisine.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. 16 The Blvd.,

314.726.0400. $$


chandler hill vineyards

Thoughts commonly associated with the word "drought" are hardly positive. in the case of wine, however, drought can actually be a good thing. missouri’s recent dry spell took a crushing toll on corn yields, but the conditions gave an advantage to those raising grape crops, in turn boost-ing sales in the wine industry. chuck gillentine, ceo of chandler hill vineyards, says, "vines love to be stressed as the grapes become progressively flavorful—and nothing stresses them more than good, hot weather." he explains that flavor forms when hot weather causes shrinkage in the grapes, resulting in higher sugar concentration. The less humidity there is, the better. So, the next time you’re lamenting the loss of your lawn, just pour yourself a glass of local wine and remember there’s a silver lining to every cloudless sky. – SteFaNie FiScher

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Fresh from the ovenif you’ve noticed whiffs of cinnamon, apple and pumpkin as you pass through maplewood lately, you’re probably sniffing the freshly baked creations of Jane callahan’s Pie Oh My. The new pie bakery opened its doors in early September, offering made-from-scratch pies featuring seasonal ingredients that range from classic apple to pumpkin walnut crumble.

Word has already started spreading about callahan’s deliciously flaky, buttery crust and her promise to only use the freshest ingredients in her fillings—never frozen, never canned. expect a constantly shifting variety of flavors, as callahan adjusts with the seasons and experiments with new methods and ingredients. This winter, you’ll see co-conut, banana and chocolate cream pies, as well as apple rum raisin pie. The shop has a quaint, baker’s workshop feel, offering bites, tart-sized single servings, 5-inch and 9-inch pies. Drop in for a taste, or order ahead of time and have your pies delivered right to your door. place holiday orders early, as we expect callahan’s ovens will be filling up fast. 2719 Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood, 314.704.4416.

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NeW To ToWN

kIRkwOOd/MAPlEwOOd/wEBSTERgROVESthe BLocK A restaurant, butcher

shop and bar boasting a farm-to-

table concept with contemporary

American fare. lunch mon.-Fri.;

dinner daily. 146 W. lockwood Ave.,

314.918.7900. $$

BoogaLoo caribbean-inspired

cuisine with a wide selection of

smoked meats and tapas. lunch and

dinner mon.-Sat. 7344 manchester

Road, 314.645.4803. $$

cYraNo’S caFé upscale café

fare, famous for unique desserts like

cherries Jubilee and World’s Fair

Éclair. lunch and dinner daily. 603

east lockwood Ave., 314.963.3232.

$$ B

hoMe WiNe KitcheN Seasonal

American comfort food and wine

pairings with service that treats you

like family. lunch and dinner

Wed.-mon. 7322 manchester Road,

314.802.7676. $$$ B

hoULihaN’S Burgers, apps and one

of the best happy hour specials in

the city. lunch and dinner daily. 1221

Strassner Drive, 314.863.9116.

multiple locations, houlihans.com. $$

Mai Lee reStaUraNt Traditional

chinese and vietnamese dishes.

lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sun.

8396 musick memorial Drive,

314.645.2835. $$

MaYa caFé pan-latin cuisine with

house-made salsas and margaritas

and live music regularly. lunch

Tue.-Sat.; dinner Tue.-Sun. 2726

Sutton Blvd., 314.781.4774. $$

oNe 19 North Tapas paired with

an impressive wine list. lunch and

dinner daily. 119 North Kirkwood

Road, 314.821.4119. $$ B

oLYMpia greek classics like gyros,

spanakopita and kebabs with

traditional baklava or creamy rice

pudding. lunch and dinner daily.

1542 mccausland Ave., 314.781.1299.

$$

raNoUSh classic middle eastern

cuisine like shawarma, falafel and

tabbouleh. lunch and dinner daily.

200 N. Kirkwood Road,

314.984.8899. multiple locations,

ranoush.com. $$

roBUSt The Robust Factor helps

you navigate an impressive wine list

and pair vino with unique tasting

plates. lunch mon.-Sat.; dinner

daily. 227 W. lockwood Ave.,

314.963.0033. $$

BraNica oF KirKWooD Formal

italian dining and a sharp wine bar.

lunch mon.-Fri., dinner daily. 451 S.

Kirkwood Road, 314.909.7575. $$$

NeW SoUthWeSt DiNer Diner

classics with a New mexican twist

and plenty of spice and color.

Breakfast and lunch daily. 6803

Southwest Ave., 314.260.7244. $

tWiNoaK WooD FireD

Fare Specialty wood-fired pizzas

with toppings like seasonal veggies

and roasted chorizo. lunch and

dinner Tue.-Sun. 1201 Strassner

Drive, 314.644.2772. $$

Water Street excelling in

specialty and vintage cocktails with

an intriguing menu of small plates.

lunch Thu.-Sat.; dinner Tue.-Sat.

7268 manchester Road,

314.646.8355. $$

wESTCOUNTyaNNie gUNN’S Known for

heartwarming dishes and seasonal

specials. lunch and dinner

Tue.-Sun. 16806 chesterfield

Airport Road, 636.532.7684. $$$

BiStro 1130 contemporary French

cuisine in an elegant atmosphere.

lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. 1130

Town and country crossing Drive,

636.394.1130. $$$

BriStoL SeaFooD griLL Fresh

seafood and handcrafted cocktails

in a modern atmosphere. lunch

Sun.-Fri.; dinner daily. 11801 olive

Blvd., 314.567.0272. $$$ B

NeW circLe 7 raNch taphoUSe

aND griLLe Fun appetizers and

hand-patted hamburgers and

sandwiches, with the added benefit

of private table taps. lunch and

dinner daily. 14412 clayton Road,

636.220.9707. $

Dave & toNY’S The ultimate

destination for burger-lovers.


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More onLine! log on to alivemag.com for our searchable, comprehensive directory of St. louis restaurants, bars, nightclubs, bakeries, cof-feehouses and more.

eDgeWiLD reStaUraNt aND

WiNerY A unique twist on

all-American comfort food

expertly paired with premium

wines. lunch and dinner daily. 550

chesterfield center, 636.532.0550.

$$

giaNFaBio’S itaLiaN caFé

italian dishes, brick-oven pizzas

and pastries. lunch mon.-Fri.;

dinner mon.-Sat. 127 hilltown

village center, 636.532.6686. $$

J. giLBert’S Western-inspired

wood-fired steaks and seafood,

with artful presentation. Dinner

daily. 17A West county center, Ste.

A102, 314.965.4600. $$$

NeW MarceLLa’S Mia SoreLLa

Simple, light-hearted italian fare

including house-made pastas and

hand-thrown pizzas baked in a

700-degree brick oven. 14464

clayton Road, 636.333.1015. $$

tachiBaNa The oldest Japanese

restaurant in St. louis with

authentic décor and a sushi bar.

lunch mon.-Fri.; dinner daily.

12967 olive Blvd., 314.434.3455.

$$

SPECIAlTygROCERSBaUMaNN’S FiNe MeatS Wide

array of fine meat selections and

products. open daily. 8829

manchester Road, 314.968.3080,

baumannsfinemeats.com.

BoB’S SeaFooD eclectic

selection of fresh seafood flown in

daily. open mon.-Sat. 8660 olive

Blvd., 314.993.4844, bobsseafood-

stl.com.

Di gregorio’S MarKet Fresh

and authentic italian selections,

including imported cheeses and

homemade delicacies. open

mon.-Sat. 5200 Daggett Ave.,

314.776.1062,

digregoriofoods.com.

eaSt eaSt orieNtaL grocerY

Store Asian grocery store with a

focus on Korean cuisine. open

daily. 8619 olive Blvd.,

314.432.5590.

extra virgiN, aN oLive

ovatioN Artisan extra-virgin

olive oil, vinegars and specialty

products like lotions and soaps.

open mon.-Sat. 143 carondelet

plaza, 314.727.6464, extravirginoo.

com.

gLoBaL FooDS MarKet impres-

sive array of international cuisine,

including products from Africa

and Thailand. open daily. 421 N.

Kirkwood Road, 314.835.1112,

globalfoodsmarket.com.

goLDeN grocer NatUraL

FooDS emphasizes natural

ingredients in food, beauty

products, clothing and more.

open daily. 335 N. euclid Ave.

314.367.0405,

goldengrocer.com.

La tropicaNa MarKet

Authentic cuban and mexican

selections, including famous

whole-roast chickens and cuban

sandwiches. open mon.-Sat. 5001

lindenwood Ave., 314.353.7328,

latropicana.com.

SaiNt LoUiS ceLLarS Abundant

wine selection sold “by the taste,”

ranging from light-bodied whites

to full-bodied reds. open

mon.-Sat. 2640 S. Big Bend Blvd.,

314.880.9000, saintlouiscellars.

com.

StraUB’S Fine grocer with an

array of fresh and locally grown

produce and goods. multiple

locations, straubs.com.

voM FaSS oils, vinegars, wines

and spirits straight from the cask.

open daily. 7314 manchester Road,

314.932.5262, vomfassslmo.com.

WiNSLoW’S hoMe locally grown

produce and freshly prepared

foods, as well as earth-conscious

home goods. open Tue.-Sun. 7213

Delmar Blvd., 314.725.7559.

fOOdTRUCkS2 girLS 4 WheeLS St. louis love

on a platter, with STl classics like

toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake,

beignets and more. @2girls-

4Wheels.

cha cha choW Quintessential

taco truck featuring braised meat,

vegetarian and seafood options.

@Whereschacha.

FaLaFeLWich WagoN Falafel-

inspired eats including paninis,

sandwiches and side munchies.

@Falafelwich.

FeeD Me A taste of New

york-style vietnamese sandwiches

stuffed with meats, cheese and

veggies.

@FeedmeTruck.

gUerriLLa Street FooD

Filipino-inspired cuisine with an

emphasis on fresh, regional

produce. @guerrillaStreet.

hoLY crÊpe A mobile crêperie

featuring such favorites as the

Bacon, Spinach and Tomato crêpe

and chocolate choices for a sweet

treat. @holycrepeSTl.

hot aztec gourmet on-the-go

mexican eats, using fresh

ingredients and family recipes.

@hotAztec.

LULU’S LocaL eaterY

An eclectic mix of fresh vegetar-

ian, vegan and gluten-free lunches.

@lulusFoodTruck.

SeoUL taco Authentic Korean

cuisine with a variety of marinated

beef and tofu tacos, gogi bowls

and spicy pork belly. @SeoulTaco.

The new wave of BBQA handful of new barbecue joints around town are sure to rub your appetite the right way.

Mama Carlie’s (742 S. Fourth St., 314.621.4227) is the spot for true STl-style barbecue—tender, grilled meat sauced only at your request. owners clarence moore and his mother carlie promise to titillate your taste buds with their secret sauce recipe, homemade desserts and unique twists on traditional barbecue dishes.

Sugarfire Smokehouse (9200 olive Blvd., 314.997.2301) breaks the mold with chef-inspired barbecue fare. using only local meats and veggies, every dish is handmade and available in any quantity. meats are hand-carved to your specification, and you can even choose your favorite homemade pie and ice cream to blend together for a one-of-a-kind milkshake.

Capitalist Pig (2727 S. 12th St., 314.771.8230) is one of the only barbecue joints in town offering true barbecue dishes that are also completely sustainable. The meat is noticeably healthier and tastier, sourced from local and regional farms where animals are raised on vegetarian diets and produce is organic. located right in the middle of the mad Art gallery, this pig is clearly making a statement.

– aMaNDa heNrY

CRANBERRY MARGARITAFor every $50 gift card purchase you

get a $10 certificate for you (the buyer) to use in January or February.

Come Get Your Greek On!

Monday - SaturdayDining 11 am - 11 pm

Bar until 1 am

Sunday Dining 4 pm - 10 pmBar until midnight

630 North and South Road,University City, MO 63130

314.863.3511 | momosgreekrestaurant.com

Bellydancers Monday- Saturday Private Rooms Available

Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner dine in, carry out and delivery.

Banquet and catering space available.

5046 Shaw Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63110314.771.4900 • guidosstl.com

Life is too short to endure anything less than

happiness. Step into our warm atmosphere and be yourself; order what you

want, be who you are, and feel no shame.

Open daily 10am to 10pm

and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

www.shamelessgrounds.com

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there’s nothing like getting out of town to spark creativity—which is why the aLiVe team was thrilled to get away from the office for a few days and spend our annual retreat at Chaumette Winery and Vineyards in ste. Genevieve, mO. the entire magazine staff gathered around a conference table in one of the charmingly rustic villas, fully equipped with all of the modern amenities necessary to keep us productive. Views overlooking the rolling hills and vineyards made it easy to get inspired and make big plans for the coming year.

Business amenitiesAt first glance, the villas of Chaumette don’t scream “corporate retreat”—and thank goodness. The Boardroom Villa where we held our presentations and breakout sessions was just as cozy as the ones where we spent the night, complete with a spacious conference room, living room and full kitchen. We took full advantage of the interactive Smart BOARD for presentations and brainstorming, and the high-speed wireless internet in all of the villas allowed us to stay connected to our work while we were away from the office.

Primo Vino, excellent eatsThe pleasant and attentive Keith King, Chaumette’s Director of Corporate Events, was always in the wings while we were holed up in our conference room, keeping the kitchen stocked with water, coffee, soda and juice, as well as light snacks for extra brain power. At lunchtime each day, he ushered us up the hill to the Grapevine Grill and Tasting Room, where we were greeted by a gorgeous

spread of tasty sandwiches and wraps. We convened there again after wrapping up our first day of work, to unwind with a tasting of Chaumette’s fantastic portfolio of wines. The Tasting Room staff treated us to a few bottles of our favorites to accompany our hearty dinner of classic American cooking. Seated around a family-style table on the porch with a lovely backdrop of the sun setting over the Saline Creek Valley, the whole staff agreed it was a picture-perfect evening for bonding and good conversation.

Comfortable accommodationsWhen it was time to get some shuteye, we retired to our respective villas to settle in for the night, feeling right at home with the cozy décor, plush bedding and luxurious marble bathrooms. In the morning, a few staff members rose with the sun to try out the new fitness center, or go for a run on Chaumette’s beautiful trails. Others opted to brew some coffee and catch up on emails from the shaded porches while enjoying the crisp morning air.

Zen and nowThe highlight of the retreat for many ALIVE staffers was a session with Ryan Pride of the Moshka Institute. He taught us how to identify negative thinking and elevate our moods when we find ourselves bringing ourselves and those around us down—making for a more productive and happy work environment. We ended the retreat with a group “om,” a centering exercise that helped us all feel our connection and interdependence on one another—the perfect takeaway for ALIVE’s annual retreat.

For more information, visit chaumette.com. To book your own company meeting or event, contact Keith King, Director of Corporate Events (573.747.1000, [email protected]).

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MUSICJOE BONAMASSA

Nov. 3, The Fox

Blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa wows fans with tunes from his 13th album, “Driving Towards The Daylight,” featuring his signature roots-and-blues style. Tickets at fabulousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

HiP HoP SyMPHony

Nov. 4, Powell Hall

COCA and the St. Louis Symphony pair up for an evening of one-of-a-kind hip-hop music and dance. Tick-ets at stlsymphony.org (718 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

MaTT & KiM

Nov. 4, The Pageant

Matt & Kim are known for catchy pop-rock tunes like “Daylight” and “Lessons Learned.” Catch the pair at The Pageant. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).

Regina SPeKToR

Nov. 8, The Pageant

Anti-folk singer-songwriter Regina Spektor shares her one-of-a-kind vocals and lyrics with fans while on tour for her recent album, “What We Saw from the Cheap Seats.” Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Nov. 10, The Fox

The talented, all-male a capella group brings its pure harmonic sound to The Fox. Tickets at fabu-lousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

PAUL MCCARTNEY

Nov. 11, Scottrade Center

British pop-rock king Sir Paul Mc-Cartney headlines in St. Louis for the first time since 2002. If you’re one of the lucky ones to score a ticket, plan on experiencing the show of a lifetime. Tickets at scot-tradecenter.com (1401 Clark Ave., Downtown).

THE MAGNETIC FIELDS

Nov. 14, The Sheldon

Catch the progressive, psychedelic-inspired folk group, led by com-poser and instrumentalist Stephin Merritt. Tickets at thesheldon.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS

Nov. 16, The Sheldon

Experience the eclectic sounds of the Grammy Award-winning Caro-lina Chocolate Drops, inspired by hip-hop, soul, folk and bluegrass. Tickets at thesheldon.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET

Nov. 28-Dec. 1, Jazz at the Bistro

The world-renowned jazz guitar-ist/singer John Pizzarelli and his band bring a cool, fresh take on Great American Songbook favor-ites. Tickets at jazzstl.org (3536 Washington Ave., Grand Center).

ARTDRAWING IN BETWEEN

Through Nov. 10, Good Citizen

Gallery

Searching for “unseen truth,” artist Ron Fondaw uses assemblages, drawings and larger installation pieces to get viewers to contem-plate how they understand space, materials and their effects. More info at goodcitizenstl.com (2247 Gravois Ave., Benton Park).

SEMICONDUCTOR: BRILLIANT

NOISE, PLAYING GENDER

Through Dec. 1, Gallery 210, UMSL

“Semiconductor” collects im-ages from satellites, reorganizes them into time lapses and reveals particles and solar wind as a rain of white noise. Asma Kazmi’s “Playing Gender” is half exhibition, half public performance, highlighting modern Indian society through rep-resentations of cross-dressed men, eunuchs and hermaphrodites. More

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NANCY RICE, JIYONG LEE

Through Dec. 8, Duane Reed Gallery

Artist Nancy Rice compels viewers to read into the issues she addresses through her latest exhibit and its focus on urban environments, sounds and flashing lights. Jiyong Lee pres-ents glassworks using both transpar-ency and opacity, referencing the metaphors to biological mysteries that they represent. More info at dua-nereedgallery.com (4729 McPherson Ave., Central West End).

ART ST. LOUIS XXVIII, THE

EXHIBITION

Through Dec. 27, Art St. Louis

The 28th year of this unique juried exhibition showcases multiple works from all genres and media. Don’t miss the free opening reception on Nov. 10, including a juror’s talk before-hand. More info at artstlouis.org (555 Washington Ave., Downtown).

ROSA BARBA: DESERT–

PERFORMED

Through Dec. 30, CAM

Italian artist Rosa Barba’s cinema-in-spired installations use fundamental components of film, like projection, light, sound and celluloid, to pres-ent recurring themes of the desert, time and loops. More info at camstl.org (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

FEDERICO BAROCCI:

RENAISSANCE MASTER

Through Jan. 20, SLAM

SLAM presents the first US exhibit completely devoted to the pre-decessor of more widely known Renaissance painters, Federico Barocci. See the collection of splen-did works that combine elements of both Baroque and early Renais-sance eras. More info at slam.org (1 Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park).

FAMOUS FICTIONAL EXHIBIT

Nov. 2-30, Mad Art Gallery

Welcome the fictitious characters and scenes of Mad Art Gallery’s sixth annual Famous Fictional exhibit, curated again by Dan Zettwoch. Opening reception Nov. 2. More info at madart.com (2727 S. 12th St., Soulard).

HUMENAGERIE: CONTAINERS OF

AN UNCERTAIN ANCESTRY

Nov. 2-Dec. 30, St. Louis Artists’

Guild and Galleries

“Humenagerie: Containers of an Uncertain Ancestry” is a juried exhibition of student-designed ceramic containers (think teapots, lidded cups, cookie jars, etc.) combining both human and animal forms. More info at stlartistsguild.org (2 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton).

OUTSIDE/INSIDE

Nov. 16-Jan. 4, Grafica

Enjoy the gorgeous, Impressionist-

like paintings of artist Marilynne Bradley in an exhibit revealing scenes that are indoors, outdoors and sometimes in between. More info at graficafinearts.com (7884 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves).

THE PROGRESS OF LOVE:

LOVE AS MOURNING

Nov. 16-April 20, Pulitzer Foundation

for the Arts

Exploring the “end of love’s spectrum,” this installment of the “Progress of Love” series held in conjunction with exhibits in Lagos, Nigeria, presents architectural spaces from Tadao Ando as well as artwork from French artist Sophie Calle and British-Nigerian artists Zina Saro-Wiwa and Yinka Shoni-bare. More info at pulitzerarts.org (3716 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

THEATER&dANCEFACING THE SHADOW

Nov. 1-11, Missouri History Museum

The Black Repertory Theatre pres-ents the story of the Free Women of Color Literary Society and their decision whether to help a female slave escape on the Underground Railroad. More info at mohistory.org (5700 Lindell Blvd., Forest Park).

CYRANO DE BERGERAC, THE

TAMING OF THE SHREW

Nov. 2-3, Edison Theatre

Aquila Theatre Company brings two classics to the Ovations Series: a tale of unrequited love in “Cyrano de Bergerac” and Shakespeare’s marriage-versus-love story, “The Taming of the Shrew.” Tickets at edison.wustl.edu (6445 Forsyth Blvd., University City).

RADIO CITY SPECTACULAR STAR-

RING THE ROCKETTES

Nov. 8-17, Peabody Opera House

The glamorous Radio City Rock-ettes return to their native St. Louis to perform a “Christmas Spectacu-lar,” complete with dazzling cos-tumes, complex dance routines and traditional holiday tunes. Tickets at peabodyoperahouse.com (1400 Market St., Downtown).

THE FOREIGNER

Nov. 28-Dec. 23, The Repertory

Theatre

Charlie Baker, in search of a decent getaway, takes some time off in a secluded Georgia town, where everyone is convinced he doesn’t understand English, and hilariously absurd events ensue. Tickets at repstl.org (130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves).

THE DIVINE SISTER

Nov. 30-Dec. 15, Kranzberg Arts Center

Love scandals, a determined Mother

When cyndi Willenbrock adopted marshall the dog, he was in rough shape—both physically and mentally. he had been rescued by the humane Society of missouri from an an-imal hoarder’s property along with 60 other dogs. he was on the brink of death when they found him, with a mangled and infected leg and a hole torn through his cheek from fights with the other dogs over food. Doctors amputated the leg, stitched up his face and reha-bilitated him for adoption—which is when Willenbrock met him, fell in love and took him home. She was instantly

inspired by his resilience and tender demeanor in spite of it all, and decided that his story needed to be shared. “i knew he survived for a reason,” she says. And so, The Marshall Movement was born.

Willenbrock left her career in sales to work on writing a pic-ture book, “marshall the miracle Dog,” to teach children about violence, bullying and compas-sion. The hope, she says, is that children can use marshall as their voice when talking about their own experiences with bullying. For those in the dis-abled community, it’s a story of overcoming adversity and find-ing love and acceptance. Now, marshall is a certified therapy dog, and he and Willenbrock visit classrooms and organiza-tions like the Special School District of St. louis county, the girl Scouts and paraquad St. louis. The message is going national next, with a film adaptation of the book. Willenbrock is already working on a screenplay, and is in talks with a major hollywood studio about producing it.

To buy the book, and find out where marshall is headed next, visit marshallthemira-cledog.com.

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Superior and a mysterious nun from Berlin all take part in this holy homage to nun-centric Holly-wood films. More info at hotcity-theatre.org (501 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

SEASON’S GREETINGS

Nov. 30-Dec. 18, Gaslight Theater

Friends and family gather around Neville and Belinda’s house as they prepare for Christmas celebrations, until squabbles lead to an awkward shooting, a faux burglar and a hi-larious scene with mechanical toys. More info at stlas.org (358 N. Boyle Ave., Central West End).

BLUE MAN GROUP

Nov. 20-Dec. 2, The Fox

With theatrical choreography, dramatic music, prestigious tech-nology and their trademark look, the blue men put on a show that’s not to be missed. Tickets at fabu-lousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

CHARITyHUMANE SOCIETY BENEFIT

Nov. 8, Saks Fifth Avenue

Get an early look at the newly renovated Saks Fifth Avenue at a benefit party for the Humane Society of Missouri, with informal modeling, shopping, live music and appetizers. Tickets at saksfifthav-

enue.com (1 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac).

BRIDGE TO TRIUMPH IV

Nov. 14, The Moto Museum

Help The Bridge eradicate homeless-ness by attending its fourth annual happy hour, with delicious catering from Triumph Grill, auctions and more. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com (3441 Olive St., Midtown).

INSPIRATIONS

Nov. 16-23, Chesterfield Arts

Young artists with disabilities are paired with professionals to create an inspiring display of unique artwork. More info at chesterfieldarts.org (444 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield).

GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K

Nov. 17, Soldiers’ Memorial

Contribute to the Girls on the Run Scholarship Fund by taking part in the 5K run or the one-mile Fun Run Downtown. More info at girlsontherunstlouis.org (1315 Chest-nut St., Downtown).

FESTIVAL OF TREES

Nov. 28, Sheraton Westport Lakeside

Chalet

Benefiting both adults and children with autism spectrum disorders, this elegant annual event features live and silent auctions, a champagne recep-tion, dinner and dancing. More info at lifeskills-mo.org (900 Westport Plaza, Maryland Heights).

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Out of more than 1,500 submissions, only about 350 films show at the annual St. Louis International Film Festival (Nov. 8-18), and it’s up to Cin-ema St. Louis’ three full-time staff-ers—Cliff Froehlich, Chris Clark and Brian Spath—to decide which ones make the cut. We asked these film-savvy gentlemen which five films we should be sure to catch this year.

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Experience a vivid portrait of the historic Heartland town of Cairo, IL, where the North meets the South at the convergence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. This documentary casts light on the present of a small town with a dark and distressed past. Stace England and his band, The Salt Kings, will be at the SLIFF screening to perform their latest album, “Wel-come to Cairo, IL,” live to accompany the film.

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Rich drama and comedy radiate from the seasoned cast of Dustin Hoff-man’s directorial debut about three aging opera singers named Cissy (Pauline Collins), Reginald (Tom Courtenay) and Wilfred (Billy Con-nolly) who live together in a retire-ment home for musicians. Every year the trio puts on a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday—but it’s all thrown for a loop when Reg’s ex-wife, Jean (Maggie Smith), appears on the scene and ignites old rivalries.

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From a brutal assassination to the war in Vietnam, 1968 was a year of

tragedy for many. But, the year meant something different for four young Aboriginal sisters from a remote mission in Australia. This film, based on a true story, follows the girls as they are discovered by a talent scout (Chris O’Dowd from “Bridesmaids”), who hails their voices as Australia’s answer to The Supremes, and embark on their first true gig to Vietnam to perform for American troops.

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Pitchers are known for speed, ac-curacy and numerical accountability. But, a few pitchers throughout his-tory, known as knuckleballers, pitch so slow and unpredictably that no one wants anything to do with them. Award-winning documentary film-makers Ricki Stern and Anne Sund-berg bring the story of Major League Baseball’s two 2011 knuckleballers, Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey.

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A vintage film from 1927 makes its way back onto the silver screen in a unique way. This classic film, starring Josephine Baker, is about a rich, lazy Parisian who wishes to divorce his wife so he can marry his own goddaughter—a drama filled with jealousy and controversy. At SLIFF, “Siren” screens in concert with a documentary produced for German television about the leading lady, called “The Other Josephine.”

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Nov. 4-15, Staenberg Family

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Known for attracting well over 20,000 attendees each year, this annual Jew-ish book festival celebrates Jewish Book Month, featuring Carrie Fisher (of “Star Wars” fame) as the keynote speaker. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com (2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur).

MYTHBUSTERS

Nov. 11, The Fox

Fans of the Emmy-nominated Dis-covery Channel television show won’t want to miss this live performance as hosts Jamie and Adam perform experi-ments and invite audience participa-tion. Tickets at fabulousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

GREAT AMAZING ADVENTURE

RACE

Nov. 11, Creve Couer Lake Memorial Park

Partner with someone in grades 1-12, and compete in this race modeled after the show, “The Amazing Race.” Those who compete in this unusual 5K also qualify to take part in the national one. More info at greatamazingrace.com (12133 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights).

MILLY FASHION SHOW

Nov. 15, Saks Fifth Avenue

Contemporary women’s fashion de-signer Michelle Smith, creator of Milly, appears at Saks for a runway show featuring her fall collection. More info at saksfifthavenue.com (1 Plaza Fronte-nac, Frontenac).

KEN BURNS

Nov. 16, Steinberg Hall, Washington

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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns

receives the International Humanities Medal and discusses his upcom-ing film, “The Dust Bowl,” to air on PBS two days after this event. Hear Burns talk about his experi-ences making PBS’ “The Civil War,” “Baseball” and more. More info at assemblyseries.wustl.edu (1 Brook-ings Drive, University City).

CINEMATIC TITANIC

Nov. 17, St. Charles Family Arena

Created by Joel Hodgson, the cre-ator of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” “Cinematic Titanic” is a feature-length movie that riffs on great, silly and downright horrible moments from movies of the past. Tickets at familyarena.com (2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles).

ST. LOUIS THANKSGIVING DAY

PARADE

Nov. 22, Downtown

Don’t miss the 28th annual Ameren Missouri Thanksgiving Day Parade, full of parade floats, celebrity sight-ings, marching bands, the Battle of the Bands Contest and plenty of holiday spirit. More info at christ-masinstlouis.org/parade (Washing-ton Ave. and 4th St., Downtown).

HOLIDAY MAGIC

Nov. 23-25, America’s Center

Grab friends and family, and head to America’s Center for this annual event complete with carnival rides, a trackless indoor train, exhibit stands, craft booths and a beer gar-den for the grown-ups. More info at stlholidaymagic.com (701 Conven-tion Plaza, Downtown).

TRAILNET ON TAP

Nov. 27, TBD

Bicyclists of all levels can par-ticipate in this unique biking tour around the city, as it stops at local watering holes for beer, snacks and guest speakers. More info at trailnet.org.

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The holiday season kicks off strong this year at peabody opera house, with the radio city christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes, Nov. 7-18. originally known as the “missouri Rockets,” the world-famous precision dance company actually began here in St. louis in 1925. it wasn’t long before a talent scout discovered the Rockets and whisked them away to Radio city music hall, where they gained enormous popularity and have remained ever since. here are a few other little-known facts behind the show.

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300Kicks the Rockettes perform per show.

3,000 Women who have performed as Rockettes since 1925.

3,000 The number of Swarovski crystals each Rockette costume is crystallized with in the finale, “let christmas Shine.”

14 Miles the double-decker bus from the “New york christmas” scene will travel during the show’s three-week run.

78 Number of seconds the quick-est costume change can take.

30,000 Red dots used each season to brighten the cheeks of the Rockettes during the “Rag Doll” and “Wooden Soldier” scenes.

340 Bales of hay eaten by animals in the “living Nativity” scene over the course of the season.

1,200 Shoes worn by the Rockettes, the chorus and Santa during each performance.

1,300 The number of costumes used in one 90-minute performance.

2 million Number of people who see the Radio city christmas Spectacu-lar each year.

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Helen Fitzgerald’sHaving a holiday party with family, friends or co-workers? Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grill & Pub has everything you are looking for under one roof. With luncheon, happy hour events and sit down dinners, we can accommodate parties up to 100. Plus with live music every weekend we definitely know how to keep the party kicking! Call 314.984.0026 today to make reservations.

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Bixby’s at the Missouri History Museum At Bixby’s “Dining with Local Influence” is not just our motto, it’s our culinary philosophy. Enjoy every dish knowing it’s artfully crafted to include the freshest and finest ingredients! Join us for Daily Lunch and Sunday Champagne Brunch with sweeping views of Forest Park. Bring your group to Bixby’s to celebrate the holidays in style. Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Parkbixbys-mohistory.comReservations at 314.361.7313 or OpenTable.com · palmhousestl.org

Pointer’s PizzaOur signature product, the “Pointersaurus,” is a 28” ten pound pizza that feeds 15-20 people for only $40. We challenge two people to eat the pizza in an hour for an award of $500. We also carry pasta, sandwiches and salads while specializing in fast delivery in the Clayton/Richmond Heights/Maplewood/Brentwood areas. Open until 2am seven days a week.

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Vito’s Original Sicilian Pizzeria & RistoranteVito’s has been dishing up its award-winning pizza along with other family recipes since 1996. Sip a refreshing cocktail while enjoying spectacular views of Saint Louis University and the Saint Louis Arch. Take advantage of the great food and drink specials Monday through Friday from 3-6pm.

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Mile 277 Tap & GrillFrom the upscale, motorcycle themed décor to the state-of-the art stage, video and sound system, Mile 277 Tap & Grill is one of St. Louis’ most exciting restaurant and live music destinations. Voted No. 1 Lounge/Club in the 2012 Riverfront Times Readers’ Poll, Mile 277 is the perfect spot to eat, drink, cruise and meet!

10701 Watson RoadSt. Louis, MO 63127314.645.3277 mile277.com

Olympia Kebob House and TavernaHome to some of the best authentic Greek food in town for the past 32 years, Olympia is open daily for lunch and dinner. Savor homemade Greek specialties like gyros and kebobs in a cozy European atmosphere complete with a full bar and open-air patio. Find us on Facebook!

1543 McCausland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117 314.781.1299

Chevys Fresh MexChevys serves up full-flavored food and drinks in a vibrant, energetic atmosphere, dishing out authentic Mexican cuisine made entirely from scratch. Known for its energetic ambiance, Chevy’s is perfect for couples, families with children or foodies on the lookout for the next exciting place to grab a bite.

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Andrews Academy—Creve Coeur

888 N. Mason Road, Creve Coeur

314.878.1883, andrewsacademy.com

PreK-6

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Andrews Academy—Lake Saint Louis

1701 Feise Road, Lake Saint Louis,

636.561.7709, andrewsacademy.com

K-8

Coed

Chaminade College Preparatory School

425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Creve Coeur,

314.993.4400, chaminade-stl.org

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Central Christian School

700 S. Hanley Road, Clayton,

314.727.4535, ccsstl.com

PreK-6

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Chesterfield Day School

1100 White Road, Chesterfield,

314.469.6622, chesterfielddayschool.org

18 mo-6

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Chesterfield Montessori School

14000 Ladue Road, Chesterfield

314.469.7150, chesterfieldmontessori.org

PreK-8

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Christian Brothers College High School

1850 De La Salle Drive, Town and Country,

314.985.6100, cbchs.org

9-12

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Churchill Center and School for Learning

Disabilities

1021 Municipal Center Drive, Town and Country,

314.997.4343, churchillstl.org

2-10

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City Academy

4175 N. Kingshighway Blvd.,

Penrose, 314.382.0085, cityacademyschool.org

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The College School

7825 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves

314.962.9355, thecollegeschool.org

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Community School

900 Lay Road, Ladue,

314.991.0005, communityschool.com

PreK-6

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Crossroads College

Preparatory School

500 DeBaliviere Ave., Central West End,

314.367.8085, crossroadscollegeprep.org

7-12

Coed

De Smet Jesuit High School

233 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur,

314.567.3500, desmet.org

9-12

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Downtown Children’s Center607 North 22nd St., St. Louis, MO 63103314.621.1131, downtownchildrenscenter.com

6 Weeks - 6 Years

Coed

Forsyth School6235 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis, 314.726.4542, forsythonline.com

Age 3 – Grade 6 coed

Forsyth School offers a challenging, engaging education with support from exceptional teachers on a one-of-a-kind campus. With a strong academic foundation that includes the visual and performing arts, sports and challenge education, Forsyth graduates are well prepared for excellent secondary schools. Forsyth offers summer programs, full-time specialist teachers, a commitment to diversity and a comprehensive extended day program with after-school classes and year-round league sports.

Downtown Children’s Center is a nationally accredited private early childhood program located in the heart of Downtown St. Louis. Our nurturing and developmentally appropriate program has a play-based curriculum with individual goals incorporated into each child’s learning. The low teacher-to-child ratio, small group sizes and like age grouping ensures quality learning. Our certified parent educator implements the Parents as Teachers program for all families. Downtown Children’s Center graduates go on to attend some of the finest elementary schools in the area.

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The College School engages children, ages three to fourteen, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through an adventurous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. Specialist classes include drama, art, music, PE, Spanish and greenhouse science. The early childhood program incorporates the Reggio philosophy. New spaces include a theater and 28 acres of property for off-site study. The College School was named a Green Ribbon School in 2012 by the U.S. Department of Education and invited to present at the National Private Schools Leadership Conference.


School Grades

Hitchcock School330 North Gore Ave.314.919.4720,great-circle.org/hitchcock

6-12 Coed

Incarnate Word Academy 2788 Normandy Dr., Bel-Nor, 314.725.5850, iwacademy.org

9–12 Girls

John Burroughs School755 S. Price Rd., Ladue, 314.993.4040, jburroughs.org

7–12 Coed

Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) 101 N. Warson Road, Ladue, micds.org

PreK-12 Coed

Nerinx Hall High School530 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.968.1505, nerinxhs.org

9-12 Girls

New City School5209 Waterman Blvd., Central West End, 314.361.6411, newcityschool.org

PreK-6 Coed

Our Lady of Pillar School403 S. Lindbergh Blvd.314.993.3353, olpillar.com

3-4 years & PreK-8Coed

Rohan Woods School1515 Bennett Ave., Warson Woods, 314.821.6270, rohanwoods.org

PreK-6 Coed

Rossman School12660 Conway Road, West County, 314.434.5877, rossmanschool.org

PreK-6 Coed

Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) At MICDS, we empower students to reach their full potential at every grade level. Our unmatched education in math, science and the humanities provides strong academic skills and knowledge, and fosters a love of learning. At the same time, our students know the importance of being informed, compassionate and responsible citizens of the greater global community. Join us for our Open House on November 3, or schedule a tour or student visit this fall.

School Grades

Saint Louis Priory High School500 South Mason Road, Creve Coeur, 314.434.3690, stlprioryschool.org

7-12 Boys

St. John Vianney High School1311 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, 314.965.4853, vianney.com

9-12 Boys

St. Joseph’s Academy2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, 314.394.4300, stjosephacademy.org

9-12 Girls

St. Louis University High School4970 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314.531.0330, sluh.org

9-12 Boys

Thomas Jefferson 4100 South Lindbergh Blvd., Sunset Hills, 314.843.4151, tjs.org

7-12 Coed

Ursuline Academy 341 South Sappington Road, Kirkwood, 314.984.2800, ursulinestl.org

9-12 Girls

Villa Duchesne801 Spoede Road, Creve Coeur, 314.432.2021, vdoh.org

7-12 Girls

Visitation Academy3020 N. Ballas Road, West County, 314.625.9100, visitationacademy.org

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Westminster Christian Academy800 Maryville Center Drive, Town & Country, 314.997.2900, wcastl.org

7-12 Coed

Whitfield School175 S. Mason Road, Creve Coeur, 314.434.5141, whitfieldschool.org

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PreK-6 Coed

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Art aficionados headed to 2720 cherokee for The Riverfront Times’ fifth annual Artopia to check out local visual and performing artists, designers and musicians. guests enjoyed complimentary liba-tions courtesy of Tanqueray, Beck’s and St. James Winery while sampling dessert bites from Kakao, i Scream cakes and colleen’s cookies. The magnum opus of the evening was the announcement of the mastermind Award winners, carrie Becker, Jenny murphy, Stephanie pippin and carlie Trosclair.

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on a picture-perfect fall afternoon, there’s nothing better than a cookout—especially Alive’s Top chefs burger cookout benefit-ing operation Food Search. The aromas wafting down pershing Avenue promised great things from chefs Nick Zotos from mike Shannon’s, peter clark from Baileys’ Range, Justin haifely from The Tavern Kitchen and Wine Bar, Wes Johnson from Kota grill and cassy vires from home Wine Kitchen. They certainly didn’t disappoint. guests carefully tasted each chef’s cre-ation, washing them down with cold miller brews and monster energy drinks, and chasing it all with ice cream from Schnucks. When the votes were all counted, the readers’ choice award came out in favor of Kota’s burgers. While the other judges and i were partial to Kota’s tasty garlic bread standing in for a bun, our top point-scorer was The Tavern’s juicy, tender patty topped with slaw and tomato confit. Delicious!

1 chef nick zotos 2 Hannah Mcglynn & Megan glaser 3 Jamie overbey & Taylor Day 4 cole Meyer & angie brady 5 Ray azab, Marina Salama & Maggie and Michael bottros 6 ben Singleton & lauren lewis 7 gwen Ragno, brian Donohoe & erin Keplinger 8 Rick Dorste & Karen Klaus

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Fox Theatre employees and volunteers joined guests from a variety of grand center organiza-tions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fabulous venue’s re-opening. Theatre owners mary Strauss, lisa Suntrup and Julie Noonan were in attendance, and Strauss recounted the reopening of the theatre in 1982. Since then, nearly 16.5 million people have attended 6,156 performances of the 1,565 productions the theater has hosted.

1 Patricia brian, Sheron Meyer & carolyn Tippett 2 Phil eickhoff, Kristin caskey, Mike isaacson, Joe ortmeyer & amanda Dubois 3 Jeff and Jene alldredge 4 nancy eichholz & Jasmine lampley 5 lisa Suntrup & Julie noonan 6 carol Wray, Rob coleman & Deb Rose 7 cindy vargo, larry McDon-nell & Jenny gupta 8 Terri and lindsay leible

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St. louis activists and lgBT rights supporters gathered at the hyatt St. louis at the Arch for the human Rights campaign’s 20th Anniversary gala Dinner. Notable attendees of this annual black-tie fundraiser included three-time emmy award win-ning actress Doris Roberts, missouri governor Jay Nixon and Attorney general chris Koster. proceeds of the evening benefited the human Rights cam-paign, the nation’s largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights.

1 Wendy Jaine Summers & carol Swan 2 Robbie barnhart & David courtney 4 alex bluestone & brendan ziebarth 5 Jenny and Jessi Webb

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A lively crowd of lgBT professionals and friends gathered at Just John in The grove for happy hour specials, complimentary Bud light, networking and mingling. Jeff Kapfer of pRomo was the host of the evening, with $5 donations gathered at the door going directly to the organization. pRomo is missouri’s statewide organization advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.

1 elizabeth Schlesinger, Kelly Hamilton & Sarah bruno 2 Kelly neuner, Tom Patrick, Jene Marty & Tina baecht 3 Tim Dean, Scott ernst & aJ bockel-man 4 Rich West, Tina-Kim brinkman, bobbi brink-man, Kristen goodman & Julie caraffa 5 Sheryl Heimrichs & cory bailey 1 2

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Fans of the iconic Blueberry hill gathered to cel-ebrate the popular restaurant’s 40th birthday—mak-ing it officially “over the hill.” partygoers dressed up as the dancers from Blueberry hill’s signature sign for a unique look-a-like contest, and screenings of footage from the opening night in 1972 added a nostalgic air to the evening.

1 emily couch, Robin Sheppard & Joe carlin 2 Karen van Hook & Sandra Ward 3 emily Sher & Jessie bluedorn 4 c. Terrell cummings, victoria e. Thomas & norman leeper 5 Joe edwards


Brides-to-be and their mothers, sisters and friends gathered at Bella Bridesmaid to peruse the most stylish wedding party gowns of the season and learn about other top vendors in the area. Sarah’s cake Shop provided sweets for the ladies to sample, accompanied by champagne and hors d’oeuvres. other featured vendors included l photographie, Bloomin’ Buckets, makeup artist Susan hood evans and courtney callahan paper.

1 carrie lowery, Susan evans & courtney callahan 2 erica Siebels, Heather Roth, becky Huffman, Kristin Weis & Susan evans

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St. louis foodies flocked to the clayton J. Bucks to get a first look at the changes made at the longstanding favorite. This special evening show-cased the restaurant’s re-imagined drink offerings, changes to the menu and updated décor. DJ Who spun some beats as guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails, craft beers and great company.

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Redbirds fans swarmed 10th Street outside the Downtown left Bank Books for a chance to meet former cardinals manager Tony la Russa and cel-ebrate the release of his memoir, “one last Strike.” cards fans of all ages had the opportunity to pose for a professional photo with the legend, while enjoying live music, gourmet burgers and craft beer from Baileys’ Range, and ballpark souvenirs from local vendors.

1 Tony la Russa & Jane charow 2 amy, adam and annabelle olse 3 bob brees, Kyle Faulcnor & Tracy brees 4 andrea Hallak & brad Waller 5 Tony la Russa

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Pepper Lounge 10th Anniversary Partyseptember 15, the Pepper loungeSee-and-be-seen St. louis party-goers danced the night away at The pepper lounge in celebra-tion of the club’s 10th anniversary. owners pete Ferretti and Buddy coy treated vips to a block party on locust before the main event, where guests enjoyed a sampling of 10 signature drinks, complimentary valet and beats from five DJs, including pepper’s popular resident DJs greasy, costik and Big D.

1 Susie evans, DJ costik & Kimberly bogle 2 alexandria Jones, nick Hrabovsky, alyssa Ford & Miles anselman 3 Pete Ferretti, Molly Ross & buddy coy 4 Jerome cole, Jessica eshleman, cate Keller, Danielle Schultz, Todd Feager, cecilia Ramirez & Kelsey adams

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circle 7 ranch grand openingseptember 27, circle 7 ranch

Foodies and beer-lovers flocked to the new circle 7 Ranch Taphouse & grill in Ballwin to be among the first to experience the latest opening from Buddy coy and pete Ferretti—the brains behind hot night-life hangouts pepper lounge and mandarin. guests poured their own draft beers from missouri’s first-ever table taps, and noshed on circle 7’s specialty burgers and signature house-made buns.

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An interview with Sarah Spear, global activist, entrepreneur and executive director of Arch Grants, which offers funding and support to startups as they work to build a new entrepreneurial climate in St. Louis. Before coming to St. Louis, Spear spent a year in India on a Clinton Fellowship with the American India Foundation, and in 2008 co-founded the social enterprise PharmaSecure. Now when she’s not busy with Arch Grants, she also volunteers as a mentor for the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute and with Nepali refugees in St. Louis.

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What is your current frame of mind? Think-ing about vacation. I leave tomorrow for two weeks in India.When and where are you happiest? When I’m doing something physical outdoors.What is your favorite smell? Jasmine.What is one word that describes you? Composed. What did you eat for breakfast today? Smoked salmon, eggs, avocado and strawberries. Which words or phrases do you most over-use? “I think…”What is your most marked characteristic? Grace under pressure. What is your greatest weakness? People pleasing.Who or what is the greatest love of your life? Jesus.

What trait do you most admire in others? Humility.If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Not trying to please everyone.What do you consider your greatest achieve-ment? Introducing anti-counterfeit technology to emerging markets. Which living person do you most admire? My husband. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Saint Paul.If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, who or what would it would be? A travel writer.What is your most treasured possession? My wedding ring.What is your greatest extravagance? Prix fixe dinners.What is your greatest fear? Humanity giving up on itself.On what occasion do you lie? If I realize I’ve lied, I have to fix it immediately, or it weighs on me.Who are your favorite writers? Anne Lamott and John Eldredge.Which artists do you admire most? Van Gogh. He persevered despite all of the personal chal-lenges he faced. What is your favorite hobby? Hiking and CrossFit.Where would you like to live? Connecticut, where my family is.Who are your heroes in real life? Principled people who persevere.

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? Hillary Clinton. What’s something interesting that you just learned? The Goruck Challenge, an ultimate sport workout challenge, didn’t actually break my foot.What is something you wish would happen? Increased support for change makers.What is something you still want to learn? How to appreciate people better.What is one thing you want to do before you die? Climb another unclimbed peak.If you could say something to your younger self, what would it be? Don’t worry, you’re go-ing to live.

Archetypes

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‘Archetypes’ are off-the-cuff interviews with St. Louis' most inspiring, well-known personalities based on the 19th century Parisian parlor game known as the Proust Questionnaire.

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