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GOOD TIMES The legendary John Goodman on movies, memories and actors who aren’t afraid of commitment. Plus, recent Oscar buzz!

BUZZ LIST St. Louis’ most influential people, organizations and ideas of 2013.

GAME ON Get physical with chic, athletic-inspired pieces in black, white and neon—and guarantee you’re this season’s MVP. BLACK & WHITE A look inside Nelly’s star-studded Black & White Ball, a celebration of St. Louis and all it has to offer.

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MEN’S The classic rocker style gets a modern-day makeover.

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ACCESSORIES Ultra-bright accessories take center stage for spring.

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ENGAGEMENTS Two recently ringed St. Louis couples share their love stories.

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WEDDINGS An environmentallyconscious couple heads to the country for a sustainable celebration of their nuptials.

7 THINGS you must do this month.

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RADAR Two local organizations—Rally Saint Louis and inveSTL—put the power of positive change into the hands of the people, aiming to make St. Louis a better place to live, work, play and stay.

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ARTS St. Louis lawyer Amy LorenzMoser appears in a documentary recently screened at SLIFF for her work with battered women in Missouri.

DINING Three new eateries join the ranks of the area’s rich Mexican culinary scene. Plus, wine on tap appears behind bars across St. Louis.

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SPIRITS Get in the mood this Valentine’s Day by sipping on something spicy.

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DINING GUIDE The best places in town to eat and drink.

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COLUMN XXRayVision relationship blogger Pamela Raymond explains why outsourcing the act of dating is one big fat no.

101 CALENDAR Be mesmerized by Carmina Burana at The Fox, catch Ed Sheeran at The Pageant, celebrate Valentine’s Day on the move in the Run for the Chocolate and Cupid’s Undie Run and more.

SCENE IN ST. LOUIS Photos from Mother Model Management’s Tribute fashion show, the first annual Whiskey in the Winter, ALIVE’s Holiday Bash, New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city and more.

128 ARCHETYPES An interview with Nancy Spargo, executive director at St. Louis Center for Family Development, LLC.

109 FESTIVALS In Soulard, the Mardi Gras

TRENDS Sportswear isn’t just for the gym anymore.

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ON THE CALENDAR BUZZ LIST REUNION PARTY Friday, Feb. 8 Join ALIVE and Budweiser Black Crown as we honor the Buzz Listers of 2013 and years past at this see-and-be-seen event.

SIPS IN THE CITY Friday, Feb. 22

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Stop by Culinaria Downtown and celebrate the weekend in style in support of a good cause.

Celebrate the LGBT community with Briefs, an unconventional festival presenting short plays on LGBT topics that lasts all weekend long.

Photo by Wesley Law, shot on location at The Lawrence Group.

T. LOUIS CAN always be counted on for those “aha” moments. Just when you thought you knew everything it has to offer, our fair city comes up with something new to surprise and delight. Perhaps there’s no better proof than our annual Buzz List, featuring St. Louis’ most influential people, organizations and ideas of the year. Some of those featured, like serial entrepreneur Jim McKelvey of Square (among other ventures) and culinary great Gerard Craft are well-known in St. Louis circles— while others, like the 20-something members of the community-building collective Brain Drain and the STL founders of two booming social media networks (LockerDome and Bonfyre) are newer to the scene— yet just as inspiring.

It was a big year for Downtown development, which didn’t go unnoticed when choosing the 2013 Buzz Listers. The flurry of activity Downtown prompted by the MX District development of restaurants, shops and more—as well as the St. Louis Public Library’s groundbreaking Central Library restoration and grand reopening—landed St. Louisans Amos Harris, Zack Boyers, Nicole Benoist and Waller McGuire on the list. Supporters of local startup activity, such as Arch Grants and Venture Draft, also caught our eye. I could go on and on about this year’s list of STL’s movers and shakers, but I wouldn’t want to spoil too many of the “aha” moments contained in this much anticipated annual story (p.58).

Another surprise moment came when John Goodman called me personally in response to my request to his publicist for a cover interview. It’s a testament to the laidback, down-to-earth St. Louis native he is and always will be. His dry sense of humor— and modesty surrounding his roles in Oscar-nominated “Flight” and “Argo—further speak to his proud Midwest roots. He shared plenty of STL loves (Blueberry Hill and The Cardinals among them) with writer Amy De La Hunt during his cover interview on p.54—quipping that he only lives “a little bit past Cape Girardeau,” when referring to his current home in New Orleans.

Whether Goodman will be as amicable to my invitation for him to attend our Buzz List Reunion Party at Lucas Park Grille on Feb. 8 remains to be seen. Either way, you can count on a can’t-miss party with plenty of buzz to go around.

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From the ’Lou and Proud Nelly’s annual Black & White Ball is among the most anticipated events of the holiday season, with a who’s who crowd this year ranging from Steven Jackson and Jim Edmonds to Taylor Dayne. ALIVE editors were front and center for all of the action— as was photographer Matt Kile. “One of the most exciting truths about photographing a large event is no matter the amount of planning, you have to be ready for the unexpected,” he says. “You go into an event like Nelly’s Black & White Ball expecting a red carpet, drinks, dinner and music, and you end up getting a dizzying, death-defying interpretive dance on roller skates. (It was awesome!) Having to reevaluate and problem-solve during a shoot is one of my favorite things about being a photographer.” See the red carpet exclusive on p.80.

Feel the Buzz Take four straight days of photo shoots, 28 subjects and countless dedicated crew members, and you have the makings of another successful Buzz List, featuring the city’s most influential people, organizations and ideas of the year (p.58). Photographer Tuan Lee and the ALIVE editorial team decided on an edgy black-and-white approach for this year’s shoot, which was one of Lee’s favorites yet. “It’s my fifth year shooting this feature for the magazine and I just love it, especially now that I don’t live here anymore,” he says. “It’s a great way to stay plugged in with the local community and what’s going on. ALIVE does such an amazing job of putting together such a wonderful cross section of the community. You get to see how diverse this town is.” Catch the behindthe-scenes video online at alivemag.com/alivetv.

“Argo” film still by Claire Folger, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Black & White Ball photos by Timothy J. Schinksy. Buzz List photo by Matt Kile.

John Goodman has long been known for his hometown pride—which made us all the more excited to interview him at the end of a landmark career year that included roles in Oscarnominated films “Flight” and “Argo.” “When I looked at my notes after the interview, I thought I’d gotten something wrong,” says writer Amy De La Hunt. “Then I listened to the recording and discovered that he really did use the word ‘love’ seven times in describing his favorite things about St. Louis—Imo’s and Ted Drewes among them.” Read the full story on p.54.

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Meet the writers of the 2013 Buzz List, as they introduce the most influential people, organizations and ideas of the year. Get a look inside the week-long photo shoot in photographer Tuan Lee’s Downtown studio, and see what writers Katie Davis, Amy De La Hunt, Ryan Martin, Gwen Ragno, Christopher Reilly, Matt Sorrell and Jennifer Wells learned from interviewing the all-star list of entrepreneurs, creative thinkers, entertainers and community mobilizers. Plus, hear from Lee and Executive Editor Jennifer Dulin Wiley about what went into planning and executing the ALIVE team’s favorite photo shoot of the year. Visit alivemag.com/alivetv to watch.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES! A DATE TO REMEMBER In honor of Valentine’s Day and the month of romance, ALIVE goes beyond the typical date night arsenal to feature some out-of-the-ordinary, fun ways to spend time with your sweetheart. We’ve scoured the area for everything from romantic getaways to quirky first dates, and even picked your brains for creative date ideas. Check out our online feature for the final list; then get out there and add some excitement to your next date—we guarantee your significant other will be impressed.

RAW TALENT In the January issue, we introduced the two local artists who were honored as winners in accessories and filmmaking in the RAWards national indie arts awards show on Jan. 13 in LA. Now, we’d like you to meet the other seven St. Louis semi-finalists: Tiffany G, Vodka Bacon Studios, Haus Designs, Lady Ejay, Unifyah, Ashleyliane and Ikonik Photoart. Meet these talented artists and find out more about their crafts, inspirations and ambitions in this exclusive online feature.

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You read that right. I’m here to tell you that it’s time, once and for all, to stop exercising. I stopped years ago, at least in the traditional sense.

Let me explain. For many people, me included, “exercise” at a typical fitness center doesn’t work. It takes loads of time to receive any alleged “benefits,” which often turn out to be such small changes that you can barely measure them.

Called 20 Minutes to Fitness, it’s for people of all ages and fitness levels. With locations in Clayton and Chesterfield, it offers a solution that is so efficient, takes so little time and renders such dramatic results, you will stick with it.

The typical workout is also tedious. It requires you to put on work-out clothes and spend countless hours going to places where you are forced to sweat in front of people you don’t know – or worse, people you DO know – after waiting in line for the privilege. Then there’s the worry that at any moment you might fall off the stationary bicycle at mile 7,982 and die of boredom.

In all honesty, I remain totally flabbergasted by the results I achieved at 20 Minutes. I lost 20 pounds, went from a size 10 to a 4, grew stronger than I was as a high school cheerleader and with just as much energy. That I also did something that protects my health is, frankly, a side benefit beyond my wildest imagining. If it requires any real measure of discipline, doing the right thing has never been my strong point.

That’s why most of us give up long before our membership expires. But no fitness regimen will do any lasting good if you don’t do it. You need something you can stick with, something that works with your schedule. Something that won’t bore or injure you.

Coming into the program, I had merely hoped to get in a little better shape. Instead, it put me in the best shape of my life, like I reversed the aging process.

The truth is, most of us don’t really want to exercise as much as we want the benefits that exercise delivers: We want to be physically fit.

We want to slow the aging process and lower our risk of disease.

We want to feel good when we look in the mirror.

I want to share my success with 20 Minutes because I think it can be an important, healthy, life-changing experience for many kinds of people – those who are too busy to exercise, or think they’re too old, or too out of shape, have too many medical problems, or just plain hate exercising.

What we really want, in other words, is MUSCLE. Muscle, it turns out, is the body’s master switch, the gatekeeper for long-term health. Doctors now believe that, next to quitting smoking, the single most important thing adults need to do to live longer, healthier lives is to build strength.

The good news is, you can build muscle without exercising – at least in the traditional sense. Thanks to scientifically based strength-building methods, it is now possible to achieve in one 20-minute session what might otherwise require three hours or more a week.

The even better news: there’s a place in St. Louis where you can safely build strength this way under the watchful eyes of a staff that includes physical therapists, a registered nurse, exercise physiologists, kinesiologists and professional trainers.

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Exercise is dead. Long live 20 Minutes to Fitness.

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Discover the satirical Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon” as it opens at The Fox Feb. 19-March 3. This irreverent musical production by the makers of “South Park” and “Avenue Q” has been honored with nine Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical in 2011. It’s chock full of raw religion-based humor that’s sure to have missionaries and agnostics alike in stitches.

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Stock up on beads, don your most festive purple, green and gold and head to Soulard to take part in St. Louis’ annual Mardi Gras celebration. With a variety of events Feb. 2-12, from the Fat Tuesday Parade to the Taste of Soulard and the Wiener Dog Derby, there is plenty of food, drink, entertainment and good company to be had for all.

For tickets and more info, visit mardigrasinc.com.

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Go Gaga Experience the pop sensation Lady Gaga as she brings her Born This Way Ball World Tour to Scottrade Center on Feb. 2. Watch as the five-time Grammy Award winner performs such hits as “Marry the Night” and “You and I” complete with her electrifying dance numbers and ever-eccentric costumes.

For tickets, visit scottradecenter.com.

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Saint Louis Ballet brings to life the tragic love story of “Romeo and Juliet” at Touhill Performing Arts Center Feb. 8-10. First performed in the late 1500s, this Shakespeare classic has been reinterpreted as a ballet, featuring a score by 20th-century Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev and choreography by Saint Louis Ballet artistic director Gen Horiuchi.

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Rub elbows with St. Louis’ most influential people of the year at ALIVE’s 2013 Buzz List Reunion Party, Feb. 8 at Lucas Park Grille.

Presented by Budweiser Black Crown, the party brings together the individuals featured on this year’s Buzz List (p.58) as well as previous years’ lists—making for a who’s who crowd of the movers and shakers in St. Louis.

For tickets, visit alivemag.com/buzzlist.

Catch the 10th anniversary of Saint Louis City Open Studio and Gallery’s annual arts fundraiser, Wall Ball, at Third Degree Glass Factory on Feb. 9. Watch as 30 of St. Louis’ top artists create original works of art before your eyes, from paintings to sculptures and more.

Then, bid in the silent auction for the chance to take home your favorite pieces.

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One of St. Louis’ go-to radio stations for rock music, 105.7 celebrates its 20th anniversary on Feb. 26 at Peabody Opera House with a concert featuring Passion Pit and Matt & Kim. Dance along to tunes from Passion Pit’s 2012 album, “Gossamer,” and feed off the endless energy of Brooklyn duo Matt & Kim and their new album “Lightning.”

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Two local organizations aim to make St. Louis a better place to live, work, play and stay. by CHRISTOPHER REILLY

ary individuals that make the difference between a good city and a great one. Two new organizations in St. Louis are doing their part to make STL great, and they’re going about it in two distinct and creative ways.

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When Karl Guenther and Todd Swanstrom discovered through their work in UMSL’s Public Policy Center that community development in the St. Louis region has fallen into a decline, they set out to reverse the trend. Partnering with Greater St. Louis Community Foundation, Guenther and Swanstrom founded inveSTL as a charitable fund dedicated to supporting the development of great neighborhoods in the region. InveSTL aims to engage young professionals to invest in the city’s struggling neighborhoods so that in the end, everybody benefits. “We need strong and vibrant neighborhoods if we’re going to have a strong and vibrant region,” Guenther says.

They got the ball rolling with start-up funds from Swanstrom’s Des Lee Creating Whole Communities Initiative, and are currently raising funds (with a goal of $10,000) for the first grant cycle, with an anticipated application deadline of late February. Then, the top grant applicants present their community improvement projects to members of inveSTL in person.

Individuals who have donated $100 or more to the cause vote on which applicants are most worthy of funding, and the idea or organization with the most votes gets the grant. In turn, the grant recipient reports regularly on the project’s community impact and engages inveSTL supporters with events and volunteer opportunities to help them get to know the community they have helped support.

To help get the word out, inveSTL is hosting Know Your Neighborhood events around the region to introduce the program, engage with local residents and generate some word-of-mouth buzz.

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Visit investl.org or find inveSTL on Facebook for more info on upcoming events, investment opportunities or grant applications.

RALLY SAINT LOUIS

When Aaron Perlut, co-founder of the St. Louis-based PR firm Elasticity, wrote an article for Forbes magazine titled “St. Louis Doesn’t Suck,” it generated hundreds of thousands of page views and an avalanche of suggestions on how to improve St. Louis and its public image. The response inspired Perlut and his business partner Brian Cross to create Rally Saint Louis. Launched in November 2012, Rally Saint Louis is a crowd-funding platform that allows people to pitch ideas to improve the city, help them become a reality and ultimately send out the resounding message that St. Louis is cool. Cross says, “The biggest challenge is defining what life here is like to those outside of St. Louis.”

Because the ideas are suggested, voted on and financed by the people, Rally Saint Louis can do things that city-funded groups can’t. “Like hanging swings around St. Louis,” Cross says, referring to an idea currently on the website. On the first of each month, the five top-voted ideas move on to the crowd-funding phase. If enough funds are raised within 90 days, the project is implemented. If not, all money is returned to the investors.

When Rally Saint Louis first launched—with support from the Kemper and Taylor families and several local organizations—170 ideas came pouring in during its first two weeks. The top five projects were announced in early January and are currently up for funding. Perlut is particularly excited about the PR buzz to be generated when the winning projects are implemented. “St. Louis is a creative place; a great place to raise a family,” he says. “We want people outside of St. Louis to know it.”

Visit rallystl.org to browse, vote on and help fund ideas, or to submit your own.

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St. Louis lawyer Amy Lorenz-Moser appears in a documentary for her work with battered women in Missouri.

by KATIE DAVIS LAST FALL , the St. Louis International Film Festival screened “The Per-

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fect Victim,” a provocative, heart-wrenching documentary film following three women who were incarcerated for killing abusive partners. St. Louis lawyer Amy Lorenz-Moser is featured in the film for her efforts to fix the legal system and bring hope and clemency to some of these women.

Elizabeth Rohrbaugh, a filmmaker who lives in New York City, was captivated by such stories after learning about them through a St. Louis friend who was part of a local women’s group.

“I realized that there was not only a compelling story to be told, but also a social issue that people knew very little about,” Rohrbaugh says.

After a year of exploring the issue, Rohrbaugh assembled a team and set out to create a full documentary about it. She connected with Lorenz-Moser, and quickly decided to focus on the work of the Missouri Battered Women’s Clemency Coalition.

“I didn’t want to tell stories with no hope,” Rohrbaugh says. “I wanted to show that there are people out there fighting for those who are unable to help themselves.”

Lorenz-Moser says that while the laws in Missouri concerning battered women are improving, there is still a lot of work left to do. She’s hopeful that this film, which has been nominated for the Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ EDA Award and is due to be released in 2013

by Journeyman Pictures, will leave an impression on those who see it and encourage them to get involved by volunteering at local women’s shelters. “There is a lot of need in a lot of areas, not just legal,” she says.

Visit ALIVEMag.com for a link to the trailer. Lorenz-Moser has been named a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Star® for 2012 and has recently been selected as a 2012 Top Rated Lawyer in Commercial Litigation by Martindale-Hubbell and American Lawyer Media (ALM). She is currently waiting to hear back from Governor Nixon’s office about petitions for clemency for two clients with extreme cases.

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Lorenz-Moser, a lawyer at Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis and a board member of the Missouri Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, knew she wanted to go to law school ever since her first year as an undergraduate. Her resolve hardened when she witnessed a man come into her school’s student center and assault a woman working at the counter there.

After the police arrived, Lorenz-Moser reassured the woman that she would testify for her—but the woman did not want help.

“She just thought that would make the situation worse and more dangerous for her,” Lorenz-Moser recalls. “I knew this was an area of the law that I needed to get involved in.”

After she entered law school at the University of Missouri, one of her professors encouraged her to get involved with the Battered Women’s Clemency Coalition, which represents battered women in the state of Missouri who were incarcerated for killing their abusers at a time when abuse was not admissible at trial. In other words, whether or not they were victims of abuse was not taken into consideration when determining these women’s fates. Lorenz-Moser represents many such women in Missouri, all of them pro bono cases, and has already seen three of her clients released from prison.

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VIDA MEXICAN KITCHEN Y CANTINA Before you write off the Galleria’s new Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina as just another mall restaurant, take a closer look. Serving what it declares “evolved Mexican cuisine,” Vida features 120 varieties of blue agave tequilas, so tequilaphiles and margarita-lovers have plenty of exploring to do. The food menu runs the gamut, from lump crab nacho appetizers to specialties like ceviche and chicken tinga with a fried egg on top, to oven-warm churros with dark Belgian chocolate dipping sauce for dessert. Vida also offers creative takes on expected fare like tacos, enchiladas and burritos.

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MISSION Adam and Jason Tilford, owners of Milagro Modern Mexican in Webster Groves and Tortillaria in the Central West End, are opening a new late-night restaurant and bodega in The Loop called Mission, serving simple but authentic Mexican fare. The Tilfords have always made their own tortillas

in-house, which they say “takes a lot of labor we don’t get credit for.”

So this time, the tortilla-making station will be viewable from the street with a walk-up window to tempt passersby. Look for reasonably priced platter combos of tacos, enchiladas, burritos and other Mexican favorites.

Expect Mission to open in late February with a bodega (grocery story) opening in the adjoining space soon after. 6235 Delmar Blvd., The Loop.

GRINGO When the owners of Pi Pizzeria announce that they’re opening

a taco joint, you can be sure they’ll be doing something out-of-theordinary with it. Restaurateurs Chris Sommers and Frank Uible say Gringo will be centered around tacos, featuring table-side guacamole and pozole, as well as larger entrées and a kid’s menu—all designed by Pi chef Steven Caravelli. What really sets Gringo apart is that all meats are to be prepared sous vide—air-sealed then cooked low and slow in a water bath—resulting in succulent, highly flavorful meats. It’s a timeconsuming and thus expensive process that’s normally reserved for a higher price point than you’ll see at Gringo. The owners expect to open this spring in the 3,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Rothschild’s Antiques, right across the street from the CWE Pi. 398 N. Euclid Ave., Central West End.

WINE NEWS

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When Sasha’s on Shaw manager Tom Halaska helped introduce wine on tap to St. Louis a year ago, he had every intention of seeing it become a local staple.

He has been working tirelessly with winemaker Nick Floulis and Vintegrity Wine distributor Kyle Harsha to sing the benefits of wine on tap to other bar and restaurant owners. Now, more and more local establishments have added wine taps, including Green Bean in the Central West End and Hendricks BBQ in St. Charles. Already trending nationally, keg wine offers several ecological and economic benefits to bar owners—including reduced shipping costs, low waste

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and a longer shelf life because there’s virtually no oxidation.

Misconceptions about wine that comes from a tap instead of a bottle can be a major obstacle to mainstream acceptance among customers and restaurateurs alike.

Halaska constantly addresses concerns that keg wine is “cheap,” for instance, which is why he and his partners chose premium varietals from Floulis’ winery, Pushback Wines, as the first to introduce to the St. Louis market.

Perhaps the biggest barrier is that tapping a keg takes away the romance of the ritualistic bottle-opening, but Halaska’s enthusiasm remains unwavering. “It’s where the market is going,” he says. “It’s not a trend that’s going to go away.”

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The Restaurant at the Cheshire

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by AMY DE LA HUNT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS A STORY about the

tested during winter. Easiest to source at this Cheshire—a family tradition, a late-night ritual time of year are root vegetables, meats and cheeses, or a wedding night. But a few of us come to The all liberally represented in dishes like beef brisket Restaurant at the Cheshire without the filter of with horseradish mashed potatoes, New York strip nostalgia. The modernized version appeals to with twice-cooked potatoes and frizzled onions, both groups, starting at the entrance. The wood- and butternut squash alongside craft-raised salmon work and fireplaces bring the fabled history to from Skuna Bay on Vancouver Island. life, while a towering, transparent Trendy ingredients get a nod, too—black wine wall at the front and a sleek kale, for example, with lemon-anchovy vinaiopen kitchen in the rear dining grette and a soft-boiled egg. (Bonus points to WHERE TO GO room add the “wow” factor. the kitchen for splitting the generously sized The Restaurant at the The romance in the air is undesalad three ways, saving us from awkwardly Cheshire niable. Skeptics may say that it’s dividing it at the table.) On the dessert side, a 7036 Clayton Ave. a trick of low lighting and liberal delicate elderflower sorbet accompanies the 314.932.7818 libations. I’m not so sure. Even on delicious Meyer lemon tart.

Entrées: $22-$38 a nondescript Saturday with work- Kitchen hours: Mon.As the climate-controlled wine storage related conversation flowing more Thu., 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat., wall makes clear, The Restaurant is serious 5-11pm; Sun., 5-9pm freely than wine, our little group about its beverages. With more than 1,700 picked up on the vibe. selections, the wine offering is vast. Thankfully, not all of them are listed on the back of the menu. Even THE NEW Both of the marquee chefs are new to so, it can be helpful to seek guidance from somthe St. Louis culinary scene, though not necesmelier Patricia Wamhoff, a noted name in St. Louis sarily to the city itself. The husband-wife duo of wine circles.

Wilfrin and Lisa Fernandez-Cruz moved from New York back to her hometown to claim the THE THROWBACKS One of the most memorable positions of The Restaurant’s executive chef and entrées is a nod to the original Cheshire’s menu: executive pastry chef, respectively. braised grass-fed beef short ribs, their meat tender The menu’s local and seasonal approach is and flavorful. Travelers down memory lane will

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Inside Dish Tips for a top-notch experience at The Restaurant at the Cheshire Top Dish: Braised grass-fed beef short ribs Wine Find: The versatile 2011 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend from Bordeaux’s Chateau Bonnet Blanc Best Place to Perch: Next to the wood-burning fireplaces when the nights are frigid; otherwise, within view of the open kitchen.

Insider Tip: There’s a Shares section on the menu, but the kitchen is gracious about making it easy for guests to share starters, too.

also find farmer’s soup, potato croquettes, prime rib with Yorkshire pudding and—the ultimate in comfort food—apple pie with ice cream or cheddar cheese.

Judging purely by the names, the cocktail menu harkens to a bygone era of Manhattans and gimlets and slings. Closer inspection reveals key updates like house-made ginger beer, house-infused chai rum and local apple cider.

The Restaurant’s November opening brought the Cheshire complex one step closer to completion. The boutique hotel has been open since the summer of 2011, and its iconic Fox and Hounds Tavern came last year. Then things moved across the driveway, to the $12 million rehab of the building housing The Restaurant. The basement Italian restaurant called Basso opened in December, and wrapping things up early this year was the Market, offering The Restaurant’s house-made fare grocery-style in a café setting.

I have no doubt that The Cheshire is well on its way to generating many more traditions, rituals and memories—and given the setting, probably engagements and weddings as well.

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specific body. An example of specific body is paid employees from a company.”

It definitely seems like he is outsourcing his task of “first date” to a distributed group of people. For example, when Igor and I had planned to go to a concert one night, I got a text asking if he could bring his date with us.

What? Ah...no, as in “hell no.”

This method of crowdsourcing implies that Igor’s problem is now my problem. It is not.

When I asked him why he does this, his answer was simple and annoying, “What if I get bored?” Bored? If you get bored, do what normal people do, and start drinking. Or, gracefully bow out with a lame excuse. No harm, no foul.

Date dumping is now such a habit for Igor that all of us are pretty accustomed to it. It still begs the question: Doesn’t your date deserve at least two hours of your attention? For Igor, and all the other guys and girls out there making dating a team sport, here are a few pieces of advice: FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, NOT SURROGATE PIMPS. Your tireless adventure to get laid,

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SUCK IT UP. Stop being a baby and man up.

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Three’s a Crowdsource Why outsourcing the act of dating is one big fat no.

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IN THE NORMAL WORLD, boy meets girl. Boy

asks girl on date. This simple anthropological event has gone on since men first realized women are nice and soft to the touch. But lately, I’ve been seeing a curious deviation from the standard dinner and a movie.

The dinner and movie (or the binge drinking for two) are still in play—but with a twist. Let me start from the beginning. My friend, Igor, is one of the reasons I wish for death and can also be so hopeful about life. Sometimes he’s a lunatic, and I happen to be on the business end of his antics. But in general, he’s pretty cool.

Now that he’s back on the dating scene, he has a troubling pattern in how he dates. His stand-

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ard method of operation is to ask out a nice, barely-legal grad student (they are always grad students!), and then proceed to bring her to events with all of his friends—on the first date!

Am I missing something, or shouldn’t the first date be reserved for getting to know your date’s craziness and assess accordingly? I call what Igor does crowdsource dating. Why? If you believe anything on Wikipedia, then the definition of crowdsourcing is: “A process that involves outsourcing tasks to a distributed group of people.

This process can occur both online and offline.

Crowdsourcing is different from an ordinary outsourcing since it is a task or problem that is outsourced to an undefined public rather than a

Yes, it sucks when someone doesn’t turn out to be all that you wanted, but that’s life. Heaven forbid that you’d have to be the interesting one and impress someone for a night!

TREAT YOUR DATE WITH A MODICUM OF DECENCY. Spend two hours trying your best to

understand them. If after two hours your mind is numb, by all means ditch them in a humane manner. Don’t dump them on your friends.

The bottom line is this: You can count on friends through thick and thin. You can even count on the very closest to bail you out of jail or give you a ride to the airport. Just don’t count on them to share your dating responsibilities. Ok, Igor?

XXRayVision Pamela Raymond keeps a hectic social schedule, so she sees a lot of relationship dilemmas.

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Lynette Brown, 33 & Terrance Robinson, 35 Occupations: We both work at Verizon Wireless—I am a strategic accounts manager and Terrance is a director of global enterprise solutions.

Believe it or not: Our families have known each other since we were children, but Terrance and I didn’t meet until years later, at work. We saw each other for the first time in the office when Terrance was interviewing for a new position.

First Date: We ate dinner at Vin de Set, and afterwards had cocktails outside in front of the fire at Café Eau. When we got into the car to go home, Terrance sang one of my favorite love songs to me. My heart melted!

The Proposal: The day he proposed, Terrance chose

the location where he said he knew his life had changed as a result of meeting me. He took me out to lunch at the restaurant we went to on our first date.

Then, we retraced our steps from the long walk we took that first night, when we didn’t want the evening to end. When we arrived at the courtyard pavilion, he dropped to one knee and proposed. Onlookers and passersby applauded when I said “yes.”

Our Song: “Joy” by Blackstreet.

Together we like to: Travel! The first tradition we set as a couple was to celebrate New Year’s each year in a different country or place we’ve never been.

The Big Day: March 29, 2013, at the Renaissance Grand Hotel.

Occupations: Drew is an optometrist at Mulqueeny Eye Center in Creve Coeur, and I am the Promotions Assistant at Cliffedge Marketing. I am also a part-time member of Team Fredbird with the St. Louis Cardinals.

First Date: We set out on a mission to find the best hole-in-the-wall bars in St. Louis. We ended up finding more than the best bars! We’ve been together now for six years.

The Proposal: Drew and I had dinner plans after a Cardinals game one day in April, and he suggested we swing by my favorite spot in Forest Park, the Grand Basin, first.

It had been storming all day, but the skies cleared for just enough time to enjoy a couple of Coronas.

What I thought was a leisurely picnic turned into Drew, down on one knee, asking me to marry him!

I managed to choke out an excited “yes” through my tears of happiness, but he didn’t stop there. We hopped over to one of our other favorite spots, The Boathouse, to take a spin on a paddle boat in memory of our first date. As soon as we made it back to the Grand Basin in our boat, it started pouring. It really didn’t faze me one bit—we just laughed and soaked up the moment…literally!

Our Song: “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show.

Our Relationship in three words: Adventurous, strong and upbeat.

The Big Day: Sept. 1, 2013, at 9th Street Abbey in Soulard.

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An environmentally-conscious couple heads to the country for a sustainable celebration of their nuptials.

by AMANDA HENRY THEIR STORY In May 2008, Cheryl Carnoske and

Phil Valko met in Santa Fe, NM, at the International Making Cities Livable conference. During a coffee break, the two noticed from each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nametags that they were both from St. Louis. They spent the rest of the conference getting to know one another, and when they returned to St. Louis, Phil sent Cheryl an email inviting her to tour his neighborhood in Old North St. Louis. Despite their mutual attraction, busy schedules kept the two from finding time to meet, and Cheryl soon left for a five-week internship in Brazil. The day after she returned, she literally ran

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into Phil at a local restaurant, and she knew it was more than a coincidence.

In December 2011, Phil surprised Cheryl with a long weekend in Charleston, SC, where she had completed her dietetic internship. Cheryl had a feeling Phil was planning something special, but when he led her to a quiet park after dinner, his romantic setting was interrupted by laughter and shouting from a nearby bar. Phil suggested they keep walking, and Cheryl worried that he was getting cold feet.

Instead, he led her to a beautiful fountain with a view of the ocean. He told her to close her eyes and got

down on one knee, attempting to light tea candles all around them. The ocean breeze kept blowing them out, though, and Phil couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the anticipation any longer. He asked Cheryl to open her eyes, and on one knee surrounded by unlit candles, he asked her to marry him.

TWO WITH NATURE Cheryl and Phil both love

being outdoors, so they wanted to choose a venue that would bring them closer to nature. A destination wedding to the mountains of Colorado was out of the question with so many out-of-town guests,

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so the couple chose instead to look near St. Louis. Chaumette Winery in Ste. Genevieve, MO, gave them the feeling that they were far from the city without making guests travel too far. When they visited the venue originally, a beautiful barn was under construction—and, while it wasn’t complete yet, Wedding Director Rhonda Barnes’ description of her vision for the space was enough for Phil and Cheryl to make their decision.

ROAD TO HAPPINESS Ever the adventurous couple, many of the important wedding decisions were made on road trips. After finding a wedding dress designer that she liked online, Cheryl and her sisters traveled to Chicago for an Allure Bridals trunk show. Cheryl fell in love with the simple elegance of the dress, and knew it was the one. The couple also chose their readings for the ceremony while on a road trip together, choosing to combine the readings with their own vows. Against the romantic backdrop of the rustic barn and a light mist of rain during the ceremony, their personalized vows ensured there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

SUSTAINABLE LOVE Although neither of them are strictly vegetarian, the couple’s love of nature inspired them to opt for a mostly vegetarian reception. As a registered dietitian, Cheryl wanted to focus on fresh, local food—which was also in line with Phil’s focus on sustainability. The chef at Chaumette sourced all of the food from local farms, choosing the menu at the last possible moment to ensure that the dishes used seasonable vegetables. The result was a huge success with carnivores and herbivores alike. Cheryl also wanted a simple bouquet made from local flowers, and asked a friend to help. The stunning arrangements were such a hit at the reception that her friend started her own flower and photography company, J C Shoots & Blooms.

SPICING IT UP For their first dance, Cheryl and Phil wanted to kick it up a notch from the traditional slow dance. As a drummer in the band First to Show Last to Go, Phil has natural rhythm to work with and Cheryl has been salsa dancing for years—so they decided on a salsa for their first dance. After the dancing, guests at the reception enjoyed the warmth of the beautiful stone fireplace as the light rain continued to fall, punctuating the coziness of the country setting.

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John goodman quips that after “making it through the mayan death calendar,” he’s already accomplished his main goal for 2013. But the 60-yearold St. Louis native is understating the year ahead. True, he’s already filmed some of this year’s releases, like the Coen brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis,” set in Greenwich Village’s music scene in 1961 and co-starring Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan.

This follows a high-profile 2012 when, as Goodman tells it, he “got on kind of a hot streak.” More understatement—last year’s films included “Trouble With the Curve” alongside Clint Eastwood, Oscarnominated “Flight” with fellow acting great Denzel Washington, and his pinnacle role in “Argo,” a film that snagged seven total Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.

For this prolific actor, “selling the movies is harder than making them,” Goodman says. His typical schedule is grueling: He left his New Orleans digs for LA in June and didn’t get home again until November, thanks to filming and promotional commitments everywhere from London to Savannah, GA—yet he still made it back to his native STL for a few days in August. Looking back on the 60-plus movies in his filmography, it’s clear that this jet-setting pace is no aberration. Neither is his choice of unpredictable roles, in everything from a SpongeBob cartoon to a silent movie.

Harling May struts down a hospital corridor to the sounds of “Sympathy for the Devil” by the Rolling Stones. He’s in full hippie regalia, right down to the ratty ponytail and rainbow-striped backpack full of “merch,” delivering girly magazines and booze to the heroic pilot who’s just crash-landed a jetliner. “Flight,” 2012

Goodman’s self-deprecating humor peppers discussions of his latest roles. He claims to be “kind of proud” of “Flight,” in which his character is a drug dealer to the troubled pilot played by Denzel Washington (who’s a condender for lead actor in the Oscars), and “Argo,” in which he stars as Hollywood makeup artist John Chambers during the Iran hostage crisis. Then he turns serious. “Doing ‘Argo,’” Goodman says, “I got a great feeling that something good was going to come out of it, just because Ben Affleck was such a committed director and so well prepared—plus Alan Arkin, who, by the way, got his start in Gaslight Square with a group that later became Second City.”

The comments Goodman made in November proved prescient in January, with “Argo” taking Golden Globes for best drama and best director and earning multiple Academy Award nominations, including best supporting actor for Arkin’s portrayal of the fictional Hollywood producer Lester Siegel. For most of the movie, a deadpanning Arkin tag teams with the wisecracking Goodman, who’s been critically acclaimed for his “faintly bullying geniality” and “wonderfully droll” delivery.

In the next few months, Goodman will show even more of his incredible versatility, going from the Coen brothers’ film to the voice of Sulley in “Monsters University” to a comedy called “The Internship” co-starring Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. He’ll also be part of an impressive team with George Clooney (a colleague from way back in the first episode of “Roseanne”) on “The Monuments Men,” a World War II thriller co-starring Daniel Craig, Matt Damon, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett.

Dan Conner ambles into the kitchen—where his wife has just tossed a shoe across the kitchen table—and asks, “Is there coffee?” After Roseanne spends the next 30 seconds chiding him for asking the same question every morning for 15 years, he deadpans, “Is there toast?” “Roseanne,” 1988

Though he scoffs at the idea that he’s an icon or mentor within the industry, Goodman has certainly worked with nearly every star in Hollywood. Some of these relationships, like the one with Roseanne Barr, are decades old and still going strong.

When he landed the part on “Roseanne” as a workaday dad in a flannel shirt, Goodman says he drew inspiration from friends he grew

“Argo” film stills by Claire Folger, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. up with who went on to hang drywall and have other “real jobs.” But few workers in any profession can match Goodman when it comes to productivity across the decades.

By the time “Roseanne” was a hit in the ’90s, he had already experienced success in musicals, movies and commercials. TV was different. “I appreciated television because it was a nine-to-five job, it was every day, and the people you were working with got to be like family,” he says. The allure of banter and bickering with Barr was so strong that last year the two worked together on “Downwardly Mobile,” a sitcom pilot set in a trailer park. It didn’t get picked up, but “it was a lot of fun for a week,” Goodman says.

Fun is what drew Goodman to drama in the first place. His early forays on stage came at Affton High School’s spring musical under drama teacher Judith Rethwisch. “My best memories of high school were playing football and being on stage,” the actor recalls. Then came college, where he was “just killing time…I didn’t know what I wanted or where I was supposed to be. When I was doing plays, I had some focus and some purpose for being there.” That prompted him to move to New York in 1975. Far from questioning her son’s decision, Goodman’s mother, Virginia, “used to get a kick out of when I did commercials and when I was on ‘Roseanne,’” he says. “She loved that.”

Walter, wearing his trademark yellow-tinted shades and khaki vest, shows up at his league’s bowling alley and within moments pulls a handgun to settle an argument over a scratch. “If you mark that frame an 8,” he says, brandishing the gun at the other bowler’s head, “you’re entering a world of pain.”

“The Big Lebowski,” 1998

When asked what his favorite filming experience was, Goodman says he answers “‘The Big Lebowski’ almost by rote, but I did a movie called ‘Always’ with Steven Spielberg, and I sure enjoyed making it.”

Among actors he’s enjoyed working with, “one guy who stands out is from St. Louis, Kevin Kline. He’s everything I wanted to be as an actor when I moved to New York. He’s really an example of brain and heart—just a terrific actor.”

Although he clearly loves acting, Goodman is less upbeat about the direction of the movie industry as a whole. “There’s a lot more reliance on marketing, entertainment shows and the entertainment

news industry…a lot more demand for behind-the-scenes access.” He puts up with it with good grace most of the time, but sounds almost wistful when he says, “I just want to see the finished product without seeing the magician’s cabinet of how the tricks were put together.

It’s like having a bratwurst—I don’t want to see how it’s made.”

New Orleans Detective Sergeant Andre DeSoto sits in an interrogation room, doodling on a notepad, across from two young African-Americans. After a brief exchange with Detective Lieutenant Remy McSwain (played by Dennis Quaid), DeSoto oozes skepticism as he starts to write down their two-sentence alibi.

“The Big Easy,” 1987

Goodman’s minor role in “The Big Easy” left him with a major love for the city of New Orleans. He wisecracks that he and his wife, Anna Hartzog, live “a little bit past Cape Girardeau,” but you can tell he’s serious when he starts talking about his deep St. Louis roots. For one thing, he is and always has been a Cardinals fan. “I just love going Downtown to the stadium,” he says. “It’s a real thrill.”

When he’s back in town visiting his brother and sister in Oakville, he always goes back to Affton to drive around, “see what’s changed and what hasn’t.” Then he might have a meal in The Loop. “I love Blueberry Hill—I love that whole neighborhood.” St. Louis loves him back—but just enough. Describing his August visit, Goodman says he ate out in peace just down the street from his star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. “I don’t think anybody recognized me; it was great.”

The other place Goodman can be found in St. Louis is on the links.

“I love going to Forest Park and playing golf,” he says. Lately, a bum knee has been crimping his game; he’s had the right one replaced and will get the left one done eventually. “Anytime you can get moveable metal parts, I’m all for it!” he laughs.

For now, though, his demanding schedule comes first. “Keep moving, keep working” is his motto for the future. Of his upcoming films, he seems to have had a particularly good time playing the bad guy in “The Hangover Part III.” The highlight was working with two young actors Goodman admires. “I’ll call them kids, but they’ve been in the business for a little while—Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis. It’s exciting to work with them because they’re so damn good and committed to what they’re doing.” Coming from Goodman, that’s high praise indeed.

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Chef/Owner, Craft Restaurant Group

With multiple James Beard Award nominations, the local and national press documenting his every move and full dining rooms at all of his area eateries, chef and restaurateur Gerard Craft is at the forefront of the culinary revolution in St. Louis. Since opening the fine dining mecca Niche eight years ago, Craft has been forging his own path, shifting effortlessly between cuisines and concepts with eateries as diverse—and successful—as the rustic French-inspired Brasserie by Niche, the modern speakeasy Taste by Niche and his latest project, Pastaria, a family-friendly joint in Clayton that reflects his love of simple Italian fare. As if opening yet another restaurant wasn’t enough, Craft also (nearly) simultaneously moved Niche from its original Benton Park location to a new space right next door to Pastaria. Craft says he always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but he thought he’d end up running a record label. Lucky for us, he found his way to the kitchen instead. –MS

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Executive Director, St. Louis Public Library

Having just overseen a $70 million renovation of Downtown’s Central Library, executive director Waller McGuire has been a busy man. From the onset, his goal was to preserve as much of the century-old library’s history as possible while making it one of the savviest information sites in the city. Central still boasts its original architecture, but now features one of the fastest wireless networks in STL, a state-of-the-art auditorium and a creative experience room complete with laptops and touchscreens. Soon, the library will also boast an internet cafe, and McGuire is working to create a service that will allow members to check out iPads with their cards. Throughout the project, McGuire has continued directing all of the other St. Louis Public Library branches—he’s overseen a renovation of the 105-year-old Carondelet branch and stepped up the system’s commitment to modern information-gathering. But he isn’t finished yet. “We’ll [always] find new ways of doing things and new areas for improvement,” he says. –KD 60

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The Mercantile Exchange (MX) District’s restaurants, shops, apartments, hotel and newly opened MX Movies owe their existence to the old adage about making lemonade out of lemons. When Spinnaker St. Louis inherited more than a million square feet of lemons Downtown during the recession, Amos Harris became the developer of two blighted buildings a stone’s throw from the Convention & Visitors Center, in an area that’s the main access point to the Arch and Laclede’s Landing. The MX District’s rebirth over the past 18 months has been transformational to the surrounding streets. Both Harris and financial backer U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corp. (a group of nearly 250 members overseen by Zack Boyers that has committed hundreds of millions of dollars to Downtown’s rebirth) are longtime supporters of Downtown, and the MX District exemplifies their belief that new development should be “about trying to create enough reasons for people to come and make a day of it.” This is where Nicole Benoist comes in—as the person hand-picking who will be among the vendors (36 boutiques, artisans and the like at press time) offering curated collections of their wares within a 3,400-square-foot retail space. Her background in fashion gives the Collective at MX enough clout to draw tour buses of non-city dwellers, and the city’s urban residents are coming out in droves to support this and the other lifestyle amenities featured at the MX. Together they are changing the perception of what Downtown can offer, and all of the MX’s occupants—from shops to eateries to the National Blues Museum planned for 2014—fit perfectly into their plan. –AD

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LISA MELANDRI / 41 KRISTINA VAN DYKE / 41 Director, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Director, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts When Lisa Melandri took her position as Director of CAM just last August, she brought with her some serious credentials. While she was Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Programs at the Santa Monica Museum of Art, the museum grew significantly, nearly doubled its staff and budget, and drew national and international acclaim. Now she plans to bring the same magic to St. Louis. “I’m really thinking in depth of what a contemporary art institution is and who it can serve,” Melandri says, envisioning a space that functions as a living room where people come just to “hang out.” It’s what she calls a “sea change” in perception. Part of that change is using the museum to its fullest capability, where even a discreet nook is potential exhibit space.

“You should always be running into art,” Melandri says, referencing the highly anticipated Jeremy Deller exhibit this month. “I want to see art in the bathrooms and elevators.” –CR 62

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Kristina Van Dyke has an elegant goal for the future of The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts: to inspire people to think differently about themselves. She’ll call on her experience as Curator for Collections and Research at the Menil Collection, where she impressed the art world with her curated shows and reinstallations of the African and Pacific Island galleries. Her tenure at the Pulitzer began by analyzing the institution’s history to discover what has most impacted the St. Louis community. “It’s a laboratory,” she says. “A think tank.” A big exclamation point landed at the Pulitzer in the form of Van Dyke’s “The Progress of Love,” an unprecedented show (through April 20) initiated while she was with the Menil, which opened simultaneously in three cities on two continents— complementing her ultimate goal of creating a greater profile for the Pulitzer locally and nationally. –CR

JENNY MURPHY / 25 Founder/Executive Director, Perennial Jenny Murphy has been an upcycler since before the term existed—always scoping out and scooping up the interesting things people left on curbs and in alleys, and finding ways to creatively reuse them. As a sculpture student at Wash U, she got the idea to start Perennial as a fun, low-key way to encourage St. Louisans to make use of the discarded stuff all around them, thus diverting it from landfills. She first set up shop in her basement before moving to Perennial’s current South City storefront last year with the help of a $10,000 grant Perennial won in the Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies’ YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition in 2011 and another $10,000 raised from private donors. Stressing the use of simple DIY practices, hand tools and homemade paints and finishes, Murphy works to spread the gospel of self-sufficiency and repurposing through classes at Perennial’s home base, and in places as diverse as private homes and corner pubs. She also partners with community organizations like the Center for Women in Transition. We’re told Perennial will soon be expanding its line of home goods handmade from salvaged materials as well. –MS

DEANNA JENT / 50 Playwright/Producer/Director/Professor of Theater, Mustard Seed Theatre & Fontbonne University “It’s like the theater princess dream come true,” Deanna Jent says of her play, “Falling,” which took a fairy tale journey from St. Louis to Off-Broadway late last year. Based on her real-life family experience with autism, the play’s original run at Mustard Seed Theatre was extended twice, allowing local producer Terry Schnuck to catch the very last performance and help catapult the play’s success in New York. The rest is theater history. Jent calls the remarkable experience “the result of many moments of grace and serendipity.” It seems grace is no stranger to the Fontbonne theater professor. Mustard Seed’s first production in 2007, “Remnant,” garnered six Kevin Kline nominations and instant acclaim, while her adaptations of “Pride and Prejudice,” “Till We Have Faces” and “Imaginary Jesus” have amply demonstrated her writing chops. “Jane Eyre,” directed by Jent, opens April 12. As for the future, Jent has plans to publish “Falling,” which will be produced in Brazil in 2014, and she’s already thinking about writing again. “I’ve always been writing things,” Jent says. “It’s the way I process the world and figure things out.” –CR FEBRUARY 2013

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GABE LOZANO / 30 Co-Founder/CEO, LockerDome Ever since he played baseball as a kid, Gabe Lozano knew there had to be a better way of connecting with teammates and finding schedules. Now, years later, he’s the co-founder and CEO of LockerDome, a sports-centered social media site that allows users to connect over similar sports interests and create discussions. Originally, Lozano created a “Facebook for sports” model, but the idea didn’t stick. “We realized we were hitting users with the wrong equation,” he says. From there, he and his team built a more interest-based platform that spoke to multiple fans through sports topics like athletes or teams. Today, LockerDome has over 7 million active users, and is growing at an exponential rate. When asked what he’d like LockerDome to become, Lozano replies, “We want to be the standard.” With skyrocketing traffic, expanding tablet and phone applications and an ever-increasing group of investors, we’d say he’s well on his way. –KD

STEPHANIE LEFFLER / 34 CEO, CrowdSource.com A savvy businesswoman to the core, Stephanie Leffler is all about problem-solving—and identifying when a solution has the potential to become a lucrative business plan itself. Leffler has cofounded four successful companies with longtime business partner Ryan Noble, the latest of which began as part of its predecessor, Juggle. com. When CrowdSource.com outgrew its parent company, Leffler stepped up as CEO while Noble took the reigns at Juggle. CrowdSource breaks down large-scale projects into bite-sized tasks and distributes them to its massive force of skilled athome workers. Each worker takes on as much or as little as he or she can, and gets paid a dollar or two per task. Meanwhile, the client company gets a massive project done without having to hire a dedicated workforce. It’s perfect for projects like tagging images for stock photo sites or writing product descriptions for online retailers. “We do things computers can’t,” Leffler says. –GR 64

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MARK SAWYIER / 28 Co-Founder/CEO, Bonfyre Mark Sawyier dreamed up Bonfyre with colleague Ray Gobberg as a way to cut through all of the social media chatter and solve the problem that plagues most social media platforms: over-sharing. It’s “private by design,” organized around events and experiences rather than connections, and is as useful to a group of five friends planning a road trip as it is to the St. Louis Rams (Bonfyre’s first official client) engaging with thousands of fans at a home game. The app launched in October at DEMO, a well-known tech startup conference in Santa Clara, CA. Since then, it has been steadily building traction with a wide range of users for an even wider range of purposes.

Sawyier attributes the company’s success so far to Bonfyre’s passionate team. It doesn’t hurt to have an advisory board of rock star venture capitalists like Rick Holton and tech entrepreneurs like Square cofounder Jim McKelvey and Contegix CEO Mathew Porter, either. The goal is to continue evolving with the ever-changing ecosystem of mobile technology.

After all, as one of their mentors advised early on: “If you’re not evolving, you’re dying.” –GR

BRANDON WILLIAMS / 28

Co-Founder, Venture Draft

There’s no denying that St. Louis’ startup world is burgeoning, and Brandon Williams is catapulting that growth. The former NFL player is co-founder of Venture Draft, the conference that brings athletes, venture capitalists and startup companies together to boost local business, garner attention for new companies and enlist athletes to help. Williams worked with Dr. Lance McCarthy to hold the first-ever Venture Draft in 2012. Thanks to the support of more than 15 athletes and sponsorships, venture capitalists from Silicon Valley, New York and other cities traveled here and connected with local entrepreneurs. In between juggling work for the Big Ten Network, helping his wife open a new boutique and raising a family (he credits his wife for all successes), Williams is already planning the next event this spring. “We want Venture Draft to be a hub for businesses getting capital,” he says. Based on his commitment and early wins, our money’s on him—100 percent. –KD FEBRUARY 2013

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CORTLAND FINNEGAN / 29

Cornerback, St. Louis Rams

Cortland Finnegan’s buzz-worthiness isn’t just speculation—it’s documented. Among his many career highlights, capturing Brand Affinity Technologies’ No. 1 ranking for “rising sports stars” this fall was pretty much confirmation of what fans already knew—the man is exciting to watch. A social media superstar, Finnegan’s on-field feuds have resulted in millions of YouTube views, along with a boatload of comments—sometimes positive, sometimes negative, but always impassioned. To most, Finnegan’s style is aggressive; to some, it’s a little dirty—but so far, his larger-than-life persona has only worked in favor of the Rams. Finnegan laughingly attributes his uncanny ability to provoke aggression in opposing players to his upbringing and being the smallest kid in the group.

Off the field, Finnegan is grounded—even humble—as he effortlessly charms onlookers with his devotion to family and passion for the game. It’s this passion that Finnegan hopes to one day take to the Super Bowl...we hope so, too. –JW 66

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St. Louis isn’t exactly known as a center for the entertainment industry, but STL’s Coolfire Originals is proving the Midwest is fertile territory for producing new TV shows. The trio of talent consists of Steve Luebbert, who helps get ideas in the pipeline and into development, Tim Breitbach, who shepherds the shows through production and gets them renewed for second seasons and beyond, and Jeff Keane, who oversees the whole shebang. Three-year-old Coolfire Originals (an offshoot of Coolfire Media) quickly found its niche producing mostly unscripted cable shows. So far, the company has sold six projects to five different networks, including “Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s” on the Oprah Winfrey Network; “Fast & Loud” on Discovery; and “Mom Friends Forever” on Nick Jr., with more concepts in the works. All told, Coolfire could have 10 shows on the air in 2013—not bad for a company firmly ensconced in fly-over country.

In fact, the secret to its success has been precisely what many non-believers would consider to be its weakness—being headquartered in St. Louis as opposed to the coasts. The guys have found a mother lode of interesting characters and stories in their own backyard, with an appreciative audience to boot. –MS

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BRAIN DRAIN: LOGAN ALEXANDER / 24 Designer at TOKY 1 TARA PHAM / 23 Events and 2 Communications Coordinator at Innovate St. Louis ZOË SCHARF / 23 Freelance Graphic Designer 3 MATT STRÖM / 25 Freelance Designer, Developer and Photographer 4 Brain Drain’s pivotal moment came nearly one year ago, when the collective of twenty-somethings presented its ambitious vision for CityPulse, a digital and physical network aimed at improving all aspects of life in STL. Since then, the 12 collaborators have invested thousands of hours researching and planning for their “wayfinding system”—a combination of street beacons and online tools to collect and visually disseminate information using lighted “blips of activity.” Brain Drain’s members blend passion and practicality with an impressive ability to navigate the shoals of city politics. But they’re fast reaching what Zoë Scharf calls a tipping point. They’re in the process of lining up funding from grants and investors that could allow some of the core 12 to quit their day jobs and create a functional map for CityPulse by 2014. Intensive as it is, CityPulse isn’t the group’s only venture. Offshoots range from crowdsourcing soup dinners called Sloup to weekly Creative Happy Hour networking events where Brain Drain members fight what Matt Ström calls “the calcified bummer” of feeling overwhelmed by the city’s problems. They urge attendees to dive into civic boosterism, where catch phrases mean nothing without manpower behind them. What Brain Drain’s success shows, as Tara Pham so eloquently puts it: “St. Louis not only doesn’t suck; it actively rocks.” –AD 68

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ZOE ROBINSON

Owner, Bar Les Frères, I Fratellini, Bobo Noodlehouse

Zoe Robinson isn’t one who likes to stay put creatively. Long a fixture on the St. Louis dining scene, she’s had success with restaurants as diverse as the Asian-inspired Bobo Noodlehouse and former Zoe’s Pan Asian Cafe, to the intimate Italian experience that is I Fratellini. With her penchant for reinvention, it’s no surprise, then, that Robinson’s latest creation, Bar Les Frères, goes in an entirely different direction. A tiny space, “about the size of a teacup,” Bar Les Frères is French-inspired, though anything but traditional. And while it’s located right across the street from I Fratellini, it most definitely has its own thing going on (think antique china, vintage armchairs and Swiss Army blankets to keep you warm while you wait for your table on the street-side patio). Robinson credits much of her success to the fact that St. Louisans have been so keen to take to her new culinary ideas, but we maintain it’s those ambitious culinary concepts that keep us coming back for more. –MS FEBRUARY 2013

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SARAH SPEAR / 31

Executive Director, Arch Grants

Sarah Spear wants to see St. Louis become one of the nation’s top 10 entrepreneurial cities, and Arch Grants—a global competition providing grants to startups based in the city that are scalable, innovative, show growth potential and demonstrate a commitment to St. Louis—is how she plans to get there. Under Spear’s directorship, the first 15 grants of $50,000 were awarded last year, with two to receive follow-up grants of $100,000 this spring. The companies have created 53 jobs and raised nearly $1 million in additional revenue—and hundreds of entrepreneurs have already applied for the next round of grants, with winners to be announced in May. Although Arch Grants is industry agnostic, most applications have been for tech and bio-science startups, along with some educational reform grants. “When St. Louis starts to become part of the national startup conversation, and people start moving here because of it, we’ll know we’ve succeeded,” Spear says. –CR 70

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A.J. BOCKELMAN / 43 Executive Director, PROMO As A.J. Bockelman helps create a path toward equality for the LGBT community at the local, state and national levels, he spends much of his time building bridges and laying foundations with elected officials who favor inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in non-discrimination laws (Missouri is one of 29 states where a person can still be fired from their job or denied housing for being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender). Under Bockelman’s leadership, PROMO has celebrated many victories the last few years—eight new municipalities in the St. Louis region have passed non-discrimination bills in the last 18 months, including St. Louis County (November 2012), Kirkwood (December 2012), Maplewood (September 2012) and Richmond Heights (March 2012). In addition to working proactively on basic rights protections, PROMO also responds to legislative issues that could threaten the well-being of LGBT Missourians, such as the derailing of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that would bar any discussion of sexual orientation other than during a class on biology. While the road to full equality veers sharply uphill, Bockelman remains optimistic as he enters his sixth year as PROMO’s executive director. “We know an inclusive community is a successful community; and I want to see success for Missouri,” he says. –AD

JIM MCKELVEY / 47

Co-Founder, Square

Helping transform St. Louis into a hub for startups is as important to serial entrepreneur Jim McKelvey as the success of his own business ventures. McKelvey believes there’s a funding gap in St. Louis that’s been an obstacle for new companies to overcome—it’s part of the reason Square, though founded by two St. Louisans, is based in San Francisco. McKelvey has worked hard over the past year to build an environment that’s friendlier to startups. He helped launch Cultivation Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that primarily invests in STL companies, and started working as the lead judge with nonprofit business competition Arch Grants. He’s also affiliated with Emerald Automotive, which is working to establish a manufacturing facility in Hazelwood for its electric hybrid fleet van, and fellow Buzz Listers LockerDome and Bonfyre. “The focus on St. Louis is simply this: It’s my town. My family is here. My friends are here.

I have a 314 area code wherever I am,” he says. –RM

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FarFetched began when Damon Davis, aka LooseScrewz, found himself producing several projects for friends—all musicians who, like him, were pushing the boundaries of convention and blurring lines between genres. He had the idea to unite them all under an imprint label, so everyone could benefit from a unified brand. Corey Williams, aka Thelonius Kryptonite, was one of the first to jump onboard. Strictly speaking, he could be described as a new-wave hip-hop artist, but it’s his unique performance style, often including an ensemble of musicians, that keeps fans coming back. Kryptonite’s dynamic on-stage presence also landed him the gig as official host of STL’s RAW:natural born artists. His first album, “Anchor Punch,” dropped in January, and he’s working on a collaboration with LooseScrewz called “Eklektrip” due out in May. FarFetched is a digital label that isn’t tied down to nostalgic media like vinyl and tapes, unless it’s for a special edition. Davis believes it’s all about attaching the music to a lifestyle—and FarFetched’s progressive electronic music is better suited to placement in TV, movies and games. Coming soon, for instance, is an interactive game that works like the memory game Simon, but uses samples from FarFetched artists in an audio mixing machine skin. We can’t wait to see what comes next. –GR 72

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SARAH FARAGALLA / 31

St. Louis Showcase Director, RAW:natural born artists

With a background in production, art direction and styling for music videos with musicians like Rihanna and commercials for clients like AT&T, Sarah Faragalla thought it would be difficult to find a profession she could be as passionate about when she moved back to St. Louis after years of living in LA and New York. Then she came across RAW, the independent organization that helps artists develop and showcase their work during the early years of their careers. Faragalla quickly signed on as its St. Louis director, establishing her hometown as one of the 65 RAW cities nationwide. Thanks to RAW, numerous local artists in film, fashion, music, visual art, performing art, photography, hair and makeup are gaining vital resources, platforms and guidance. In fact, two local artists that Faragalla discovered went on to achieve national recognition at RAW’s annual award show in January. “St. Louis is filled with incredible talent, and I’m going to continue to make sure they are seen, heard and loved!” –KD

DAIL CHAMBERS / 30 Founder, Yeyo Arts Collective Dail Chambers is driven to help people through art. In Memphis, she founded The Aids Project and was a member of Nia Artist Collective, but it’s her founding of Yeyo Arts Collective in St. Louis that brings all of her experience and passion together. Yeyo (“mother” in Swahili) is a group of women artists committed to women’s issues, including family, youth and community. It’s an initiative that helped Chambers garner a Grand Center Visionary Emerging Artist award, among other community recognitions.

Chambers also founded the off-shoot Gya Community Gallery and Fine Craft Shop, where Yeyo now operates and serves the STL community by providing a reading center, classes and exhibit space for visiting artists. Perfectly illustrative of Yeyo’s spirit is its next project, Illuminate St. Louis. In collaboration with artist Bob Hartzell, members of the community create paper lamps at Yeyo workshops, to be hung around St. Louis in March to draw attention to St. Louis’ rich culture, history and beauty. –CR

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The giving-back comes in the form of the Black & White Ball Scholarship, presented by Nelly and Lindenwood University’s Black Student Union. This year’s honorees, Jordan Powell and Leticia Goss, each received full four-year grants to attend Lindenwood University.

Amit Dhawan of SYNERGY says the choice of the Saint Louis Science Center’s EXPLORADOME as the venue for the glamorous gala this year was an easy one. “The EXPLORADOME being empty in preparation for the Science Center’s renovation was an excellent one-time 1 opportunity to use the space as a blank canvas to create a gorgeous gala,” he says.

The evening’s entertainment kicked off with an incredible acrobatic dance performance on roller skates by the Skating Aratas, before emcees Curt Copeland of Z107.7 and comedian Darius Bradford introduced special guest Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams. Songstress Seviin Li performed early in the evening, followed by a surprise appearance by Taylor Dayne, who was joined onstage by Nelly. Other VIPs in attendance 3 ranged from St. Louis Cardinals alum Jim Edmonds to Lewis Reed of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.

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We’re showcasing our selection that includes everything from popular brands to craft and microbrew beers. We’re proud to carry beers from some of the most respected brewers including an impressive variety brewed right here in St. Louis!

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SPIRITS

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Get in the mood this Valentine’s Day by sipping on something spicy.

by MATT SORRELL SOME SCIENTIFIC TYPES consider chili peppers to be aphrodisiacs of sort—something about how the rush of heat from these little guys mimics the sexual response in humans. Hey, who are we to argue? So, instead of indulging in the usual sweetly decadent dessert drinks this Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself and your significant other to one of these torrid cocktails? You can thank us later.

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At Eclipse, barmen Seth Wahlman and Tony Saputo have come up with a libation that marries the zest of chilies and the natural sweetness of fresh fruit for a multi-layered taste sensation. The drink, dubbed Santa Muerte, is built on the traditional Margarita base of blanco tequila, Cointreau and lime juice, then ups the ante by muddling a slice of jalapeño and six fresh raspberries. The concoction is topped off by throwing in a couple of dashes of grapefruit bitters, putting an ancho chili powder rim on the glass and voila—the perfect marriage of sweet and heat is achieved.

You’d expect a place with a fiery name like Diablitos would only serve up blistering beverages, but bar manager Jim Lake has mined the flavor secrets of combining fruit and chilies to come up with the August Orchard. This potent potable takes a blanco tequila infused with Anaheim chilies in-house and blends it with raspberry syrup, lime juice, apple juice and hot water for a warm, spirited, yet subtle drink.

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MIDTOWN/ DOWNTOWN AL’S RESTAURANT A St. Louis landmark, featuring award-winning steaks and seafood. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 1200 N. 1st St., 314.421.6399. $$$

Charles St., 314.241.7263. $$$

W. Pine Blvd., 314.531.7500. $

BRIDGE TAP HOUSE AND WINE BAR A large craft beer and wine selection, as well as meat and cheese plates, sandwiches and salads. Lunch and dinner daily.

1004 Locust St., 314.241.8141. $$

CIELO Quality Italian cuisine, dynamic beverages and stunning views. Open daily. 999 N. 2nd St., 314.881.5759.

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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. $$

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 Wed.-Sat. 1301 Washington Ave., B 314.241.6100. $$

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. $$

BLOOD & SAND A members-only spot boasting bold and exciting creations in the kitchen and behind the bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 1500 St.

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. $

Hot List 2012 Winner Kitchen open past 11pm Outdoor seating Opened in the last 6 months Serves brunch

THE FOUNTAIN ON LOCUST Freshly made appetizers, entrées, fine ice creams and retro cocktails in a hand-painted Art Deco interior.

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DIABLITOS CANTINA Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine with more than 100 types of houseinfused tequila. Lunch and dinner daily. 3761 Laclede Ave., 314.644.4430. $

CAFÉ VENTANA An extensive lunch selection, including sandwiches, beignets and pastries with your coffee. Open daily. 3919

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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. $$$

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Robin Schubert, co-owner and resident mixologist at Absolutli Goosed, incorporates an in-house jalapeño-infused vodka in two very different but equally delicious concoctions.

The Nothing But Heat Mary uses the custom spirit along with Goosed’s house Bloody Mary mix, Sriracha and wasabi powder for a scorching take on the brunch classic. But peppers can also be subtle, as evidenced by the Spicy Granny, which combines the piquant vodka with the rich flavors of Grand Marnier, Creme de Cacao and Amarula— a South African cream liqueur made from the marula fruit—for a delightfully subtle tingle on the tongue. We’re told there’ll be a tequila, pineapple and habañero creation debuting soon on the spring menu. (We can’t wait!)

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EAT+DRINK / WHERE TO GO Locust St., 314.535.7800. $ THE GOOD PIE Specialty Napoletana-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. $ KOTA WOOD FIRE GRILL Wood-fired seafood with Cajun/ Creole flair, perfect for a stop before or after a show at a Grand Center venue. Lunch daily; dinner Tue.-Sun. 522 N. Grand Blvd., 314.535.5577. $$ B

Mon.-Sat. 1001 Washington Ave., 314.621.6001. Multiple locations, mosaictapas.com. $$ PAPPY’S SMOKEHOUSE Memphisstyle barbecue, featuring slowsmoked pork, brisket, chicken, turkey and sausage dressed with Pappy’s signature sauces. Lunch daily; dinner Mon.-Sat. 3106 Olive St., 314.535.4340. $$ PICKLES Classic sandwiches like New York Pastrami and one of the best roast beef sandwiches in town. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Fri.; lunch Sat. 701 Olive St., 314.241.2255. Multiple locations, picklesdeli.com. $ PRIME 1000 High-end steaks in a chic setting. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 1000 Washington Ave., 314.241.1000. $$$ ROSALITA’S CANTINA A happening Tex-Mex restaurant offering Mexican favorites. Lunch and dinner daily. 1235 Washington Ave., 314.621.2700. $$ 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. $$$

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., 314.241.3196. Multiple locations, localharvestgrocery.com. $ B

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. $$$

LUCAS PARK GRILLE A seasonal menu featuring soups, salads and New American entrées. Lunch and dinner daily. 1234 Washington Ave., 314.241.7770. $$$ B

VITO’S Known for exceptional Italian cuisine and Sicilian-style pizza. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sun. 3515 Lindell Blvd., 314.534.8486. $$

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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 88

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LAFAYETTE SQUARE/ BENTON PARK/ SOULARD BAILEYS’ CHOCOLATE BAR A mix of savory and sweet items with desserts 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 barbecue with generous portions. Lunch Tue.-Sat.; dinner Fri.-Sat. 1627 S. 9th St., 314.621.3107. $$ CHAVA’S Authentic Mexican cuisine known for large portions and tangy margaritas. Lunch and dinner daily. 925 Geyer Ave., 314.241.5503. $ ELEVEN ELEVEN MISSISSIPPI Culinary classics from Tuscany and Northern California. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. 1111 Mississippi Ave., 314.241.9999. $$$ FRANCO Country-French fare with a modern twist. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 1535 S. 8th St., 314.436.2500. $$$ MOLLY’S IN SOULARD Southern Creole favorites and one of STL’s largest outdoor patios. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; lunch Sun. 816 Geyer Ave., 314.241.6200. $$ B THE MUD HOUSE Fresh-roasted coffee, sandwiches, soups and pastries. Breakfast and lunch daily.

2101 Cherokee St., 314.776.6599. $ B

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, parkavenuecoffee.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. $$ SHAMELESS GROUNDS A coffee shop known well for its socially progressive and artistic atmosphere. Open daily. 2650 Sidney St., 314.773.9900. $ THE SHAVED DUCK A cozy atmosphere, live music and meats smoked to perfection. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 2900 Virginia Ave., 314.776.1407. $$ 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. $$$ SQWIRES A seasonal menu featuring fresh interpretations of American classics. Lunch Tue.-Fri.;

dinner Tue.-Sat. 1415 S. 18th St., B 314.865.3522. $$ VIN DE SET French cuisine served under the stars on the rooftop bar and bistro. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sun. 2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.241.8989. $$$ B

CENTRAL WEST END/ THE GROVE BIXBY’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 B Ave., 314.454.0600. $$ 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. $$ HERBIE’S VINTAGE 72 Contemporary American cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Dinner daily.

405 N. Euclid Ave., 314.769.9595. $$ B NEW JOYIA

TAPAS Pan-Mediterranean tapas and treats, with a focus on local ingrediants and housemade 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 like sorghum lacquered duck and handcrafted cocktails, swerved in the unique ambiance of a former CWE mansion.

Dinner Mon.-Sat. 4356 Lindell Blvd., B 314.932.5787. $$

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SANCTUARIA Fresh Pan-Latin tapas, paired with a world-class menu of handcrafted cocktails.

Dinner Tue.-Sun. 4198 Manchester Ave., 314.535.9700. $$$ SCAPE AMERICAN BISTRO A wide range of dishes from paella to burgers with a great patio and happy hour. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 48 Maryland Plaza, 314.361.7227. $$$ B

SCOTTISH ARMS Authentic Scottish fare, including the bestselling lamb burger and Celtic crisps, with an extensive singlemalt scotch list. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 8 S. Sarah St., B 314.535.0551. $$ SOHO RESTAURANT + LOUNGE A chic, modern lounge boasting sophisticated southern cuisine and cocktails. Dinner Wed.-Sat. 4229 Manchester Ave., 314.932.5554. $$ 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. $ THAI 202 Quick and inexpensive â&#x20AC;&#x153;advanced Thai food,â&#x20AC;? run by a first-generation Thai family. Lunch and dinner daily. 235 N. Euclid Ave., 314.367.2002. $

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SOUTH CITY/ HAMPTON/ THE HILL AYA SOFIA Exotic Turkish Mediterranean 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. $$ GUIDOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A distinguished mix of Italian and Spanish cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. 5046 Shaw Ave., 314.771.4900. $$ MELT Upcycled retro cafĂŠ 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. $ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 restaurant and bar with drinks named for different parts of the city. Lunch and dinner daily. 3132 S. Kingshighway Blvd., 314.772.3600. $$ SASHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON SHAW A cozy neighborhood wine bar with a tasty selection of small plates and crĂŞpes. 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. Lunch and dinner daily.

3153 Morgan Ford Road, 314.772.9800. $$ B

UNIVERSITY CITY/ THE LOOP BLUEBERRY HILL Joe Edwardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; flagship restaurant, known for its beer selection and great burgers.

Lunch and dinner daily. 6504 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.4444. $ ECLIPSE Located in the Moonrise Hotel, featuring cosmic dècor and a creative American menu. Open

CLASSIC AMERICAN FARE daily. 6177 Delmar Blvd., 314.726.2222.

B $$ FRIDA’S DELI This meatless deli dishes out vegetarian- and veganfriendly smoothies, soups, sandwiches and more. Lunch daily; dinner Tue.-Sat. 622 North and South Road, 314.727.6500. $ MARKET PUB HOUSE A traditional American eatery with a lively atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily.

6655 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.8880. $$ B

MOMOS Mediterranean tapas in a festive setting. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 630 North and South Road, 314.863.3511. $$ NICO Mediterranean cuisine with a seasonally inspired menu, featuring items like Serrano Croquettes and Moroccan Lamb. Lunch and dinner daily. 6525 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.0200. $$ B SEOUL TACO Korean barbecue from the well-known food truck, featuring tacos, quesadillas, pot stickers and gogi bowls with steak, chicken, spicy pork or tofu. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 571 Melville Ave., 314.863.1148. $

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TAVOLO V Neapolitan-style pizza and modern Italian cuisine, served in an airy, STL-inspired space in The Loop.

Lunch and dinner Sun.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 6118 Delmar Blvd., 314.721.4333. $$ B THREE KINGS Upscale pub fare with a Mediterranean influence. Lunch and dinner daily. 6307 Delmar Blvd., 314.721.3355. $$

CLAYTON/ LADUE/ RICHMOND HEIGHTS 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., 314.720.4350. $$

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BARCELONA A see-and-be-seen hotspot to nosh on Spanish tapas.

Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 34 N. Central Ave., 314.863.9909. $$ BOCCI BAR A taste of northern Italy with contemporary flair. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 16 N. Central Ave., 314.932.1040. $$ BRAZIKAT A Brazilian steakhouse with a variety of meats and seafood cooked in the churrasco style over an open fire. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat.-Sun. 172 Carondelet Plaza, 314.727.1007.

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BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE Delicious Tuscan-inspired food that’s upscale yet affordable. Lunch and dinner daily. 1601 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314.432.4410. $$ B CITY COFFEEHOUSE & CRÊPERIE Sweet and savory crêpes, Belgian waffles and more. Open daily. 36 N. Brentwood Blvd., 314.862.2489. $ B COASTAL BISTRO & BAR Freshfrom-the-coast oysters and low-country cuisine. Stop by during happy hour for oyster shooters. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 14 N. Central Ave., 314.932.7377. $$$ COMPANION Acclaimed for fresh ingredients and signature sandwiches and soups. Breakfast and lunch daily.

8143 Maryland Ave., 314.721.5454.

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THE CROSSING A seasonal menu of farm-to-table fare. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 7823 Forsyth Blvd., 314.721.7375. $$$

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Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 7624 Wydown Blvd., 314.727.7901. $$$

Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 9202 Clayton Road, 314.567.9100. $$$

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

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J. BUCKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. $$

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. $$

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MAD TOMATO A seasonal, farm-totable menu and fine selection of Italian wines, desserts and pastries.

Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 8000 Carondelet Ave., 314.932.5733. $$

THE BLOCK A restaurant, butcher shop and bar boasting a farm-totable concept with contemporary American fare. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 146 W. Lockwood Ave., 314.918.7900. $$

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. $$

BRANICA OF KIRKWOOD Formal Italian dining and a sharp wine bar.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. 451 S. Kirkwood Road, 314.909.7575. $$$

OCÃ&#x2030;ANO Premier seafood bistro known for fresh selections and exquisite flavor. Lunch and dinner daily. 44 N. Brentwood Blvd., 314.721.9400. $$$ B PASTARIA Gerard Craftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh approach to Italian dining, featuring house-made pastas, pizzas and gelatos. Dinner daily. 7734 Forsyth Blvd., 314.862.6603. $$

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ROXANE A cozy tapas-style spot with a Bohemian atmosphere and eclectic menu. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 12 N. Meramec Ave., 314.721.7700. $$ TANI Sushi bistro with traditional and fusion-style rolls. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 16 S. Bemiston Ave., 314.727.8264. $$ THE RESTARAUNT AT THE CHESHIRE Seasonal American fare featuring wood-fired meats and seafood, in a beautifully restored historic building. Dinner daily. 7036 Clayton Road, 314.932.7818. $$$ B

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LESTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Every sports-loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream, with TVs at every post and top-notch bar fare. Open daily. 9906 Clayton Road, 314.994.0055. Multiple locations, lestersrestaurant.com. $$

NICHE An award-winning bistro with a fabulous menu of American cuisine.

Dinner daily. 7734 Forsyth Blvd., 314.773.7755. $$$

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VIDA Contemporary Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere with a variety of tequilas and handcrafted cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily. 1137 Saint Louis Galleria, 314.863.1150. $$ B

TRUFFLES Aged prime beef, imported seafood and ingredients locally sourced or crafted in-house.

CYRANOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFÃ&#x2030; Upscale café fare, famous for unique desserts like Cherries Jubilee and Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair Ã&#x2030;clair. Lunch and dinner daily. 603 E. 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 MAI LEE RESTAURANT Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese dishes.

Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.; dinner Sat.-Sun. 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, 314.645.2835. $$ MAYA CAFÃ&#x2030; Pan-Latin cuisine with house-made salsas and margaritas and live music regularly. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.; dinner Sun. 2726 Sutton Blvd., 314.781.4774. $$ MILE 277 Upscale motorcyclethemed bar and grill, with a focus on top-notch food and live music.

Lunch and dinner daily. 10701 Watson Road, 314.645.3277. $ ONE 19 NORTH Tapas paired with an impressive wine list. Lunch and dinner daily. 119 N. 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. 1543 McCausland Ave., 314.781.1299. $$ PAZZO’S PIZZERIA Thin-crust and East Coast-style pizza, with some pastas and salads. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; dinner Sun. 140 S. Kirkwood Road, 314.821.6500. $$ 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.

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Dance St. Louis’ unique production of Carl Orff ’s “Carmina Burana” incorporates artistic genres of all types, including dance, instrumentals, choir, visual design and more. Tickets at touhill.org (1 University Blvd., Florissant).

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TIFT MERRITT Feb. 9, Off Broadway

With the recent release of her album “Traveling Alone” and continued success in the US and beyond, North Carolina-native singersongwriter Tift Merritt brings her folk-soul sound to STL. Tickets at offbroadwaystl.com (3509 Lemp Ave., Cherokee).

ALLSTAR WEEKEND Feb. 6, The Old Rock House

The California teen-pop band Allstar Weekend visits St. Louis on tour for its soon-to-be-released album. Indie-pop band Cute is What We Aim For and YouTube sensation Tiffany Alvord open.

Tickets at oldrockhouse.com (1200 S. 7th St., LaSalle Park).

DADA Feb. 10, The Old Rock House

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the progressive rock band dada performs from past albums like “Puzzle,” “El Subliminoso” and “How to Be Found.” Tickets at oldrockhouse.com (1200 S. 7th St., LaSalle Park).

GAELIC STORM Feb. 15, The Pageant

With three albums that have topped Billboard’s World Album charts and much acclaim for its latest album, “Chicken Boxer,” Gaelic Storm brings its repertoire of Gaelic anthems, ballads and more contemporary covers to The Pageant. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).

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ED SHEERAN Feb. 2, The Pageant

Known best for his hit single “The A Team” and his 2011 debut album, “+,” this soulful UK singersongwriter has an international following and has won awards in

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UMPHREY’S MCGEE Feb. 8-9, The Pageant

Rock out with the long-standing Midwest prog-rock jam band as it brings its signature mix of covers

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KIM MASSIE Feb. 9, The Sheldon

St. Louis’ own Kim Massie showcases her extraordinary vocal talent in R&B, jazz, blues and gospel. Tickets at thesheldon.org (3648 Washington

The St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON® Chorus, the Symphony and talented vocalist Wintley Phipps commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech with this one-of-a-kind performance.

Tickets at stlsymphony.org (718 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

MENOMENA Feb. 26, The Firebird

With their distinct musical hooks, alternative rhythms and lyrics,

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Feb. 22, Powell Hall

JEREMY DELLER: JOY IN PEOPLE February 1–April 28 Experience the work of one of Britain’s most significant contemporary artists, internationally known for his interactive and collaborative art.

Opening Night Friday, February 1, 7:00–9:00 PM Artist Talk It Is What It Is: Conversations About Iraq Saturday, February 2, 11:00 AM

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 3750 Washington Blvd.St Louis, MO 63108 camstl.org / 314.535.4660

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Sound Waves, a collaboration with 88.1 KDHX , creates a soundtrack of both live and recorded music in the Pulitzer galleries. Discover and experience the exhibition in new ways.

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Valentine’s Day Program: music + poetry + food Thursday, February 14, 6:00-9:00 pm The Pulitzer and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis collaborate for a Valentine’s Day program. The program will bring together visual art, music, poetry, and food. Readings curated by the Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts. Food by entre.

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Portland-based Menomena plays well-known hits as well as songs from its latest album, “Moms.”

Tickets at firebirdstl.com (2706 Olive St., Midtown).

internationally relevant photographs focused on both high and low culture. More info at camstl. org (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

PIANOPALOOZA Feb. 27, The Sheldon

OVER THE RAINBOW Feb. 20-March 29, Gateway Gallery

Playing a broad spectrum of songs, including early 20th century works as well as more contemporary classical pieces, four St. Louisbased pianists take the stage at The Sheldon, continuing the venue’s centennial celebration. Tickets at thesheldon.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

This exhibit interweaves art with 3D technology, showing dream-like nature landscapes in pieces such as “Poppy Field” and “Into the Woods.” More info at gatewaygalleryonline.com (21 N. Bemiston Ave., Clayton).

ART DARK STAR Through Feb. 16, Good Citizen Gallery

Artist Daniel McGrath takes on the recent riots in the UK and Europe with his unusual combination of sculptures, drawings and murals, focusing on the now-iconic hooded figure. More info at goodcitizenstl. com (2247 Gravois Ave., Benton Park).

MISPERCEPTION Through Feb. 21, Art Saint Louis

Misperception of all sorts is explored in this juried exhibit of works that aren’t exactly what viewers think—including trompe l’oeil, paintings that look like photos, works that deal with the concept of being misunderstood and more. More info at artstlouis. org (555 Washington Ave., Downtown).

ART IN KIND Feb. 1-25, Mad Art Gallery

The group known as the Kind Artists shows off two-dimensional and installation art about the human condition, with the goal of bringing kind perspectives and thoughts to viewers. More info at madart.com (2727 S. 12th St., Soulard).

JOY IN PEOPLE Feb. 1-April 28, Contemporary Art Museum

The award-winning London-based artist Jeremy Deller presents his

THE CUBIST STILL LIFE, FACE AND FIGURE IN EUROPEAN ART Through April 21, Kemper Art Museum

Georges Braque’s experiments with still life and interiors, as well as his tendency toward cyclical art, are examined in close detail.

Plus, explore the representation of human faces and figures through various European works, including surrealist and expressionist ideas.

More info at kemperartmuseum. wustl.edu (1 Brookings Drive, University City).

THEATER & DANCE MRS. SORKEN, THE DUCK VARIATIONS Through Feb. 10, Mustard Seed Theatre

Two one-act plays take a humorous look at the meaning of theater, friendship and growing old with grace. Tickets at mustardseedtheatre. com (6800 Wydown Blvd., Clayton).

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Feb. 6-March 3, The Repertory Theatre

Jane Austen fans won’t want to miss The Rep’s production of this classic double love story about two sisters of very different temperaments who follow their hearts while trying to remain “sensible.” Tickets at repstl.org (130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves).

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at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL This quintessential Spanish ensemble presents Flamenco Vivo, in a go-for-broke performance by authentic Spanish dancers, singer, and three guitarists, including the renowned Paco PeĂąa!

TICKETS: 314.516.4949 or visit www.touhill.org Presented by the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society.

Co-sponsored with financial assistance from the Whitaker Foundation, and presented as a Special Project with the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission in Celebration of the Guitar Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Anniversary Year (2013).

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SPEED-THE-PLOW Feb. 7-24, New Jewish Theatre

David Mametâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony Award-winning play follows Hollywood producer Bobby Gould as he tries to decipher whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right in a thrill-obsessed culture. Tickets at newjewishtheatre.org (2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur).

CONTINUING THE LEGACY Feb. 8, COCA

Vivid choreography, stories and historical photos transport audience members to significant

points in African-American history. Tickets at cocastl.org (524 Trinity Ave., University City).

THE MOUNTAINTOP Feb. 13-March 10, Grandel Theatre

Portraying Martin Luther King Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last night, this gripping play leaves audiences reflecting on the life and legacy of this historical figure. Tickets at theblackrep. org (3610 Grandel Square, Grand Center).

POTTED POTTER Feb. 15, Edison Theatre

A live game of Quidditch played with the audience is one of the many highlights of this outlandish, fast-paced dash through all seven â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potterâ&#x20AC;? books. Tickets at edison.wustl.edu (6445 Forsyth Blvd., University City).

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Soccer mom, executive assistant and future grad student.

Dog Theatre presents the tale of a tomboy teen who longs to be part of the popular surfer crowd, only to find that her dangerous alter-ego proves to be an obstacle. Tickets at straydogtheatre.org (2336 Tennessee Ave., Tower Grove).

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This annual black-tie gala benefits the American Heart Association in its local efforts to support research and the promotion of healthy lifestyles free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. More info at heart.org (100 Ritz Carlton Drive, Clayton).

CUPID’S UNDIE RUN Feb. 16, Syberg’s

Benefiting The Children’s Tumor Foundation, this unusual one-mile charity run features runners decked out in Valentine’s Day-themed undies. More info at cupidsundierun.com (2211 Market St., Downtown).

PAZAZZ GALA Feb. 17, Touhill Performing Arts Center

Experience a ballet not quite like any other, including more than a few impressive physical feats.

Tickets at edison.wustl.edu (6445 Forsyth Blvd., University City).

CHARITY WORLD’S GREATEST SPORTS TRIVIA CHAMPIONSHIP Feb. 8, Chaifetz Arena

This trivia extravaganza pits 100 teams of sports fanatics against one

another to benefit St. Patrick Center and its work with at-risk St. Louis youths. Tickets at thechaifetzarena. com (1 S. Compton Ave., Midtown).

SAINT LOUIS HEART BALL Feb. 16-17, The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

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HOT JAZZ GALA Feb. 22, Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

Featuring the talented saxophonist David Sanborn, Jazz St. Louis’ annual gala is a must for musiclovers, as it helps benefit the organization’s efforts to spread

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ALONZO KING LINES BALLET Feb. 22-23, Edison Theatre

Help support Drea’s Dream, a dance therapy program at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, by attending the third annual Pazazz Gala, created by the Pazazz Performers of St. Louis Academy of Dance and featuring a number of local dance troupes. More info at touhill.org (1 University Blvd., Florissant).

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Kick off Mardi Gras weekend with the River City Casino Grand Parade, starting at Busch Stadium at 11am and winding around Downtown to finish at AnheuserBusch in Soulard. From there, the party continues all day with plenty of food, drink and merrymaking. More info at mardigrasinc.com.

BUD LIGHT TENT PARTY Feb. 9, Soulard Market Park

Mardi Gras Fun In Soulard, the Mardi Gras festivities stretch way beyond Fat Tuesday. From parades and parties to canines and Cajun cooking, there is a celebration to fit any style.

Photo by Katie Redell.

SOUTHERN COMFORT TASTE OF SOULARD Feb. 2-3, Soulard

Stroll through the Soulard area and taste cocktails, appetizers, Cajun-inspired dishes and more during the Southern Comfort Taste of Soulard. Featured restaurants include Llywelyn’s, Molly’s,

Nadine’s, McGurk’s, Big Daddy’s and more. Tickets at mardigrasinc. com.

BEGGIN’ PET PARADE, PETSMART WIENER DOG DERBY Feb. 3, Soulard and Soulard Market Park

Pet-lovers of all shapes and sizes dress up their furry friends and march in the Beggin’ Pet Parade and “Tail”gating Party (Menard Street and Allen Avenue). Dachshund owners bring their miniature companions to the Wiener Dog Derby to compete in three classes: cocktail wienies, ballpark franks and hot dogs (730 Carroll St., Sou-

lard). Registration and more info at mardigrasinc.com.

This climate-controlled tent party hosts up to 2,000 Mardi Gras attendees, featuring a Cajun-Creole buffet, open bar, music, entertainment and other street party necessities. Tickets at mardigrasinc.com (730 Carroll St., Soulard).

MAYOR’S MARDI GRAS BALL AND MASQUERADE Feb. 8, St. Louis City Hall Rotunda

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FAT TUESDAY PARADE Feb. 12, Downtown St. Louis

Mayor and Mrs. Francis G. Slay host a court of sophisticated St. Louisans at this year’s Mardi Gras masquerade. Live Cajun and dance bands, ball jesters, delicious cuisine, a VIP reception, cabaret dinner and more make this an unforgettable event year after year. Tickets at mardigrasinc.com (1200 Market St., Downtown).

Marking the 11th year of this much loved event, the Fat Tuesday Parade lights up Downtown with floats, lights, music and festivities. Don’t forget about the official after-party, to take place at Lumière Place’s Stadium Sports Bar and Grill directly after the parade. More info at mardigrasinc. com (Washington and Broadway avenues, Downtown).

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ST. LOUIS FASHION WEEK

VOLUNTEERS Do you want to be part of the team that makes Saint Louis Fashion Week happen?

Volunteer roles will include the appreciation of jazz across the city. More info at jazzstl.org (100 Ritz Carlton Drive, Clayton).

LITERARY/ SPEAKING RIVER STYX READING SERIES Feb. 18, Tavern of Fine Arts

For the opportunity to be involved with the Saint Louis Fashion Week Volunteer Program, please email your resume and cover letter to: Yaunah@alivemag.com

James Arthur, Marcus Wicker and Matthew Guenette read their work at this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installation

of the reading series. More info at riverstyx.org (313 Belt Ave., Central West End).

ERSKINE BOWLES Feb. 26, Powell Hall

The Saint Louis Speakers Series features co-chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Erskine Bowles, to talk about his role on the commission, his thoughts on the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fiscal future and his past work as the White House Chief of Staff to President

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Clinton and administrator of the Small Business Administration.

More info at stlouisspeakersseries. org (718 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).

Tickets at thesheldon.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

SPECIAL EVENTS

A comic conference like none other, Kawa Kon brings attendees craft workshops, act-along movies, character-hosted events and games based on favorite anime and sci-fi stories. More info at animecons.com (315 Chestnut St., Downtown).

USA CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Feb. 2, Forest Park

Featuring a Fleet Feet 4K, Masters Women’s 6K, Masters Men’s 8K, junior runs, open runs and more, you won’t want to miss seeing these spectacular US runners in action. More info at usacrosscountrychampionships.com.

ORCHID SHOW Feb. 2-March 31, Missouri Botanical Garden

With more than 800 exotic orchids set in various tropical-like landscapes, this year’s orchid show celebrates the 25th year of MOBOT’s botanical research and Madagascar conservation efforts. More info at missouribotanicalgarden.org (4344 Shaw Blvd., Shaw).

MIDWEST GRAPE AND WINE CONFERENCE Feb. 7-9, St. Charles Convention Center

This annual event brings together winemakers, suppliers, industry leaders, wine producers and knowledgeable speakers for a three-day convention and trade show to promote and share the best wines of the Midwest region. More info at midwestgrape.com (1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles).

PAULA POUNDSTONE Feb. 9, The Sheldon

Prepare for a night of intoxicating laughter with standup comedian Paula Poundstone as she makes an appearance at The Sheldon.

KAWA KON ANIMECON Feb. 8-10, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

JAMFEST JAM SERIES Feb. 9, America’s Center

Bring your family—or your cheer team—to this year’s JAMfest, a full day of cheerleading with multiple performances, contests and more.

More info at jamfest.com (701 Convention Plaza, Downtown).

RUN FOR THE CHOCOLATE 5K Feb. 10, Downtown

Couples and singles band together for a special Valentine’s weekend 5K race and 1-mile walk, with chocolate from Crown Candy Kitchen as the prize. More info at bigshark.com (O’Fallon Street, north of Lumière Place).

COD & CASK FESTIVAL Feb. 15-16, The Schlafly Tap Room

Celebrate the age-old combination of beer-battered Icelandic cod and chips, paired with Schlafly’s caskconditioned ales and live music.

More info at schlafly.com (2100 Locust St., Downtown).

BASILE: GREEK COMEDY Feb. 22, Touhill Performing Arts Center

Emmy-nominated comedian Basile, known for hilarious sketches about confusing Greek-American backgrounds and his “Growing Up Greek in America” comedy series, brings his jokes, skits and impersonations to St. Louis. Tickets at touhill.org (1 University Blvd., Florissant).

A day of fun to celebrate Women’s History Month in Maplewood where more than 25% of our businesses are women-owned and managed!

Saturday, March 2nd Our first ever Scavenger Hunt from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Maplewood!

Gather some friends together and spend the afternoon finding clues, indulging in treats and vying for prizes.

Sign-up online: www.cityofmaplewood.com/scavenger More information about Women Making History available at

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What is the mission of Food Outreach?

The mission is to provide nutritional support and enhance the quality of life for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS and cancer. It’s not just feeding people because they’re hungry—we guide clients nutritionally, so their bodies can be nourished and strong enough to fight their disease effectively

How do volunteers help?

Most volunteers help prepare and package frozen meals for the coming week, or stock the Nutrition Center and freezers. It’s a very warm atmosphere to work in—it’s not unusual to see CEOs mopping floors and washing dishes. Clients come in throughout the week to pick up frozen meals, and there is also a grocery program for those who can or want to still cook for themselves.

People can also host At Home Parties, inviting friends over for a dinner party, and collecting donations for Food Outreach. I hold one every year at The Lodge at Grant’s Trail called Country Cocktails—last year it raised over $3,000. Canned and packaged food items are always needed to stock the shelves of the grocery section, as well—organizations can host canned food drives and make a friendly competition around it.

Why did you get involved in the organization?

It was a good fit for me from the start, because I’m in the food business—I run a family catering company, Catering by Orlando’s.

Since I design events, most of my service as a board member is planning the events and using my contacts to secure donated food and services. It’s one of those things where once you start working with Food Outreach, you can’t stop—the staff and volunteers are all so committed to Food Outreach, it’s intoxicating.

What do you feel most people don’t know about the clients Food Outreach helps?

People think that the AIDS epidemic is over, but it’s certainly not.

People may be living longer, but that just means they need our services longer. Even though AIDS is not talked about as much now, it is just as relevant today as it was 20 years ago. Some people don’t realize that we have over 400 cancer clients, as well.

Food Outreach distributes more than 500,000 meals annually to 2,000 clients in need per year. Join Food Outreach for A Tasteful Affair 25 , its biggest fundraiser of the year, on Sunday, April 7 at Four Seasons – St. Louis. The event will commemorate Food Outreach’s 25th anniversary, and as always, it will feature food and drink from some of the top vendors in town. For more information and for other opportunities to get involved with Food Outreach, visit foodoutreach.org.

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A tribute is defined as a gift, testimonial or compliment, given as acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem. Such was the concept behind Mother Model Management founders Jeff and Mary Clarke’s Tribute Fashion Show—a spectacular runway show produced

by SYNERGY Productions in celebration of the many Mother models who have walked the runways of New York, Paris and Milan and have come back home to pay tribute to their Mother. I was in charge of styling the show, putting together more than 150 looks in 13 different vintage-inspired segments—no easy feat. We are so lucky in St. Louis to produce so much amazing talent and creative energy.

The Tribute show was not just about paying homage to Mother Model Management; it was also paying tribute to the extremely talented individuals who work here every day, and the amazing models who, after traveling all year, still call this beautiful city home.

– SAMANTHA CHADWICK, CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR

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12 Ways to Wrap Up ’12 December 31, Multiple Locations

New Year’s Eve revelers across the city rang in the New Year with 12 NYE bashes hosted by SYNERGY Productions. Each venue offered an unforgettable experience accommodating each and every partygoer’s style, from nonstop dancing to upscale dinners, ensuring that 2012 went out with a bang.

Venues included The Pepper Lounge, Mandarin, Lumen, Area 14, Hyatt Regency Downtown, Takaya, Circle 7 Ranch, Mike Shannon’s, Cielo and the Synergy Party Bus. Each party featured top-notch bars, the city’s best DJs, festive party favors like hats and noise makers, and champagne toasts at midnight.

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ALIVE Holiday Bash December 7, Mandarin

A chic crowd of ALIVE readers, VIPs, clients and friends came together at Mandarin to celebrate the holiday season with the annual ALIVE Holiday Bash. Guests arrived fashionably early to indulge in complimentary Pinnacle Vodka cocktails, Bud Light, Bud Select and Stella Artois at the VIP party, and stayed late to snap keepsake photos in the GoodEye photo booth and shake it on the dance floor. It was a perfectly fun and festive way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.

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December 7, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch Supporters of Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri turned out in style for the 29th annual Snow Ball to celebrate the season and help a great cause.

The sleek soiree had everything to keep the evening hot, from fiery music to cozy cocktails and creative cuisine. Event proceeds benefited Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri in its efforts to educate, support and encourage people to take action to improve mental wellness.

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December 1, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch Whiskey-lovers celebrated the spirit of the season at the first annual Whiskey in the Winter event.

Guests tasted over 175 whiskeys, from Irish to Tennessee to Japanese, and sampled from an abundance of whiskey-inspired food stations and creative whiskey cocktails. Experts from Jack Daniel’s, Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark and Johnnie Walker were on hand to educate attendees about the production of their top-notch spirits.

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December 15, Horizon at Harry’s Holiday revelers gathered at Horizon at Harry’s to celebrate the season in style. Purus Vodka cocktails flowed all night at the bar, graced with a cool Purus ice sculpture, while attendees danced to hot beats

by DJ Dave Aude, and costumed partygoers added to the festive atmosphere.

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Archetypes

Nancy Spargo An interview with Nancy Spargo, executive director at St. Louis Center for Family Development, LLC. Nancy considers herself a “builder,” as she supports individuals and creates strong, healthy families through her work. This family-centered social justice advocate is also an adjunct faculty member at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and Social Justice Coordinator at Eliot Chapel.

What is your current frame of mind? Hopelessly optimistic. I stay pretty positive.

When and where are you happiest? With my family and friends in a whole bunch of places.

What is your favorite smell? A soap in Spain called maja.

What is one word that describes you?

Passionate.

What did you eat for breakfast today?

A poached egg with an English muffin and veggie sausage. The requested breakfast of my son.

What is your most marked characteristic?

High energy.

What is your greatest weakness?

Time management.

What trait do you most admire in others?

Compassion.

Who or what is the greatest love of your life? My kids.

If you could change one thing about your-

self, what would it be? Patience.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Personally, finding joy in life every day.

Professionally, founding St. Louis Center for Family Development. In my family life, supporting my parents in their latter stages of life and adopting two kids from foster care as a single mother.

Which living person do you most admire?

Hillary Clinton.

Which quote do you most identify with?

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audrey Lorde If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, who or what would it would be? A woman with wisdom much earlier on.

What is your most treasured possession?

A ceramic Lladró piece from when I lived in Spain.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Throwing away the clock.

What is your greatest fear? That I die before my kids are ready to be on their own.

On what occasion do you lie? I don’t really lie…unless it’s to say that I’m leaving “now”— then actually leave 10 minutes later.

Who are your favorite writers? Growing up, Richard Wright. Now, Sandra Cisneros.

Who are your favorite artists? Salvador Dalí, Georgia O’Keeffe, Kandinsky and folk art.

What is your favorite hobby? Music has been a huge influence in my life.

Where would you like to live? I haven’t fig-

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ured that out yet, but I’m good with St. Louis right now.

Who are your heroes in real life? My friend Mary Ludvigsen.

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? My paternal grandfather.

What’s something interesting that you just learned? I recently learned of the efforts of the economic development leaders to make St. Louis a more welcoming place for immigrants and refugees.

What are you most looking forward to?

Something different every day.

What is one thing you wish would happen?

A whole lot more love and compassion in the world.

What is something you still want to learn?

How we can help organizations embrace a trauma-informed approach.

What is one thing you want to do before you die? A lot more traveling.

If you could say something to your younger self, what would it be? Believe in yourself.

Interview by Elizabeth Tucker Photography by Wesley Law ‘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.