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True Grit Singer-songwriter Christina Perri on creating music from the heart, hitting St. Louis with Jason Mraz and living out her fantasy, thanks to reality TV.

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Gypsy Rose Forego the expected in favor of mixed prints, piled-on jewelry and boho-perfect layers.

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work with perks Seven STL workplaces take the typical benefits package above and beyond.

The Road to Success It might not be straight or paved, but these six St. Louisans navigated their ways to careers worth journeying for.

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20 radar Kickstarter puts funding for STL creative projects in the hands of the fans, and Arch Grants distributes $750,000 in grant money to 15 unique startups. 22 Shop Talk STL native Genevieve Cortinovis launches a fashion brand with a conscience. Plus, the much-anticipated Collective at Mercantile Exchange and Tommy Bahama are both set to open in mid-August. 24 DINING NEWS La Cocinera takes cooking class to the next level with culinary excursions to Mexico, Small Plates St. Louis brings networking to the kitchen, and Gateway Greening opens a community chicken coop. 26 Hot SPOT Finger-lickin’ food meets booty-shakin’ beats at SoHo Restaurant and Lounge. 28 Arts Class is in session at the new Art Institute of St. Louis. Plus, the Contemporary Art Museum celebrates homegrown art, and the International Photography Hall of Fame plans its move to Grand Center. 30 Buzz Get to know CAM’s new director, Lisa Melandri, and her vision.

32 Column ALIVE’s chicGeek bloggers share six productivity apps guaranteed to help you work smarter.

style 38 T RENDS Get set to storm the new season in designers’ latest array of boho-luxe musts.

92 Restaurant Guide The best places in town to eat and drink.

agenda 105 Calendar Play for the end game, hear the sound of music and see what’s underneath it all.

40 Men’s With so many designers mad for plaid blazers, now’s the time to get busy.

106 Get Involved The Oxfam America Hunger Banquet at Missouri History Museum dishes on global hunger.

42 JEWELRY The roaring style in jewelry is a lesson in ’20s decadence.

110 F itness Gear up and give back at three of St. Louis’ charitable bike rides.

44 My Style Artist, actress and Saint Louis Zoo seasonal instructor Nandini Ramaswamy-King goes a little wild for style.

113 Community Ten great reasons to head to Forest Park for LouFest this year.

46 Engagements Three recently ringed St. Louis couples share their love stories.

121 Scene in St. Louis Party pics from ALIVE’s Hot List Party and ULTRA White Party, the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival, celebrity golf tournaments and more.

48 Weddings College sweethearts hailing from opposite coasts say “I Do” in tropical Puerto Rico.

eat + drink 91 Spirits Three classic concoctions take delicious advantage of Scotch whisky’s smoky complexity.

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128 Archetypes An interview with Lauren Wilmore, dancer, social entrepreneur and executive director of St. Louis Dancing Classrooms.

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hip hOZ October 6 – 7, 2012

COCA presents the world premiere of an original hip-hop journey down the yellow brick road.

ImaginOcean October 27-28, 2012

An undersea adventure created by Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia (Avenue Q).

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs November 17-18, 2012

Did the Big Bad Wolf get a bad rap? A musical by Dallas Children’s Theater.

In the Loop January 5-6, 2013

2013 starts off on a high note with this dance concert by COCAdance and the Hip-Hop Crew.

The Mark of Zorro January 26, 2013

Scotland’s Visible Fictions performs this swashbuckling adventure.

Guess How Much I Love You February 1-3, 2013

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia adapts the award-winning classic.

The Gruffalo February 23- 24, 2013

Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book.

ork can mean so much more than what you do for a job. If you’re lucky, it’s what you’re inspired by, what you’re passionate about, what you’re driven by. And, for so many of the St. Louisans featured in this issue, that’s exactly what work is for them—on most days, anyway. (Hey, no job is perfect!) For some, the journey was just as important as the destination. Take Dan Kantrovitz, who went from Wall Street to an unpaid start-up gig in Seattle to his dream job as director of scouting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Or, the trajectory of David Carroll, whose near-death experience prompted a move from corporate America to the nonprofit world. (You’ll find these inspiring journeys and more in “The Road to Success” feature on p.68.) But, it’s not only individuals who are changing what work can mean in STL. Local companies are thinking outside the box to provide perks for their employees that make Monday mornings a little easier to swallow. Who wouldn’t love a mid-day break at the bar with the employees of Group360, or a quick game of Bocci ball at Weber Shandwick? I certainly wouldn’t argue with a lunchtime personal trainer, courtesy of Peabody Energy, access to an onsite masseuse at Juggle, or having my teacup Yorkie keep me company at my desk like at Nestlé Purina. (Find even more unbelievable perks on p.62.) St. Louis is also proving to be a nurturing environment for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs. Thanks to local support and enthusiasm, the online fundraising platform Kickstarter has jumpstarted all sorts of projects, from local bands releasing independent albums to arts organizations seeking new venues. Funding programs like Arch Grants have also infused new entrepreneurial energy by providing startup capital and business services for companies in STL and beyond (read more p.20). Our very own cover girl, singer-songwriter Christina Perri, fell upon her dream job through non-traditional means as well. A chance inclusion of her mega hit “Jar of Hearts” on “So You Think You Can Dance” two years ago took her from a coffee girl struggling to cover her tattoos to a rocker with a message—who couldn’t be prouder of her now signature ink. When she comes to town Sept. 11 with Jason Mraz, you can bet she’ll make a lasting impression—carrying out her tour day rituals of updating her every move on Instagram (she’s been known to frequent local hangouts during tour stops), drinking her throatcoat tea and getting hyped with her band right before charging the stage at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Her tell-all interview is one of my favorites (so much so, that we have an extended version on ALIVEMag.com). But, perhaps her most inspiring comment came when she was describing the feeling of actually living out her dream job: “I just have the best job in the world now…I feel extremely lucky, and have endless amounts of gratitude.” And, really, isn’t that what it’s all about?

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Creative Spirit

Left Brain, Right Brain As the ALIVE team prepared for its annual planning retreat this month, we took an afternoon to warm up our creative problem-solving muscles with our friend Bill Donius. Bill taught us how to tap into our right-brain intuition by answering questions with our non-dominant hands. “My handwriting left something to be desired, but the ideas that came from everyone’s right brains were fantastic! We certainly have a lot to talk about at our retreat,” says Associate Editor Gwen Ragno. Check out Bill’s book, “Thought Revolution,” to learn more about his methods (thoughtrevolutionbook.com).

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The Road Less Traveled “Having switched jobs myself two years ago, I had no problem relating to the subjects I photographed for the ‘Road to Success’ feature (p.68). Each person’s story was both fascinating and inspiring,” says photographer Corey Woodruff.

Creative Spirit photos by Wes Harbison. “Thought Revolution” cover image courtesy of the publisher. The Road Less Traveled photos by Matt Ström.

“Photo shoots happen on a tight schedule, and sometimes we have to be extra creative to get the perfect image,” says Associate Art Director Matt Ström. “For this month’s spirits page (p.91), I used plastic cups, plate glass and a desk lamp to cast the perfect light on our featured cocktail. While I was getting creative with the lighting, ALIVE spirits writer Matt Sorrell kindly lent his barware and expertise to mix up the cocktail.”

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ALIVE catches up with the wildly popular chick-lit author Emily Giffin in anticipation of her appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue Aug. 3. Giffin is best known for her debut novel, “Something Borrowed,” which was adapted for the big screen, starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin and John Krasinksi. Her latest novel, “Where We Belong,” was released July 24 and is available at Left Bank Books and other area booksellers. Find out what the bestselling author has to say about her secrets to success, future adaptations of her novels and what she loves about St. Louis. Scan the tag to read the story and find more info about the book signing. Visit gettag.mobi to download the free app.

Voting closed Aug. 1 for the 2012 Project:Design! presented by Brown Shoe Company. Log on to alivemag. com/projectdesign to see which six emerging fashion designers will be presenting their collections to kick off Saint Louis Fashion Week 2012. This will be one runway show not to miss, so buy your tickets now! Join the conversation on Twitter: #ProjectDesign12 or on Facebook.com/STLProjectDesign.

KEYS TO STL ALIVE is thrilled to be partnering with Chevy on a program called Keys to Your City, which highlights the best sights, tastes and experiences that St. Louis has to offer. Follow the blog at alivemag.com/ keystostl to see what St. Louis tastemakers consider the keys to our fair city, and see what adventures they embark on with their loaner Chevys. Better yet, join the conversation on Twitter: @ChevySTLKeys, #KeystoSTL.

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Current Kickstarters For our STL Now story “Just for Kicks” (p.20), we talked with a few St. Louisans who have successfully funded projects through Kickstarter. If their stories have you all fired up to back some cool local projects yourself, check out our list of current St. Louis Kickstarter campaigns that you can still get in on—and put your money where your mouth is. Scan the tag to access the bonus content. Visit gettag.mobi to download the free app, and look for other tags throughout each issue of ALIVE for more online extras!

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Follow Simba on his journey to become king and take back The Prideland when “The Lion King” returns to The Fox on Aug. 15. This Tony and Oscar award winning musical is sure to be an unforgettable experience, with breathtaking visuals and an amazing score, including “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight.” Tickets at fabulousfox.com.

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Festival. Headlining this year are the alt-rock band The Flaming Lips and mashup king Girl Talk, followed by a stellar lineup of indie greats. Between shows, snack on delicious treats from local restaurants at the Nosh Pit and shop great local vendors in the retail village. Stop by Area K with the kids for crafts and to see the winners of the LouFest High School Battle of the Bands.

Popular comedian Mike Birbiglia brings his touring show Hunger is No Laughing Matter to The Pageant on Aug. 11, with proceeds benefiting the St. Louis Area Foodbank. This night of comedy, also featuring comedian Greg Warren, might give you a stomachache from laughing so hard, but you’ll know that other stomachs in the area are getting their fill thanks to your help.

More info at loufest.com.

Tickets at thepageant.com.

Do The Lou Head to Forest Park Aug. 25-26 and be part of LouFest Music

Go For The Globe

The International Institute brings the world to St. Louis with the 13th annual Festival of Nations, Aug. 25-26. Tower Grove Park comes alive with a global bazaar featuring handcrafted gifts, a marketplace of delicious international cuisine from more than 80 countries, a performance by the nationally recognized live rhythm troupe COBU and more. More info at festivalofnationsstl.org.

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Hot off of a big year of awards in the country music world, Zac Brown Band rocks Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Aug. 1 with its unique brand of reggaetinged bluegrass. Catch hot singles like “As She’s Walking Away” and “Colder Weather,” as well as brand new tracks from the album released this summer, “Uncaged.”

Tickets at livenation.com.

Get Connected

Meet and mingle with like-minded young professionals at Connect With St. Louis on Aug. 23 at The Coliseum. Join FOCUS St. Louis and members of more than 20 young professional organizations to get connected with St. Louis through community service, arts and culture, professional development and networking. Tickets at alivemag.com.

Contemporary Art Musem photo courtesy of the museum. LouFest photo by Jarred Gastreich.

Step out with CAM, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum and The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts for the first Contemporary Night Out on Aug. 2 at Grand Center. Art collectors and finger painters alike will enjoy the evening of short, informative presentations that will shed light on the world of contemporary art.

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Just For Kicks

Kickstarter puts funding for STL creatives in the hands of their fans. by Gwen Ragno Independent businesses and artists everywhere are embracing Kickstarter, a fundraising platform for creative projects of all shapes and sizes. It’s popular among bands and filmmakers who have high overhead costs to cover, entrepreneurs in need of seed money and anyone else with a creative idea and a price tag. Here’s how it works: You pitch your project with a video or description, set a funding goal with a time frame and offer rewards for people who give certain amounts of money. People who find your project worthy become

Gateway to Success Fifteen unique St. Louis startups are receiving $750,000 in grant money through Arch Grants' first annual International Business Plan Competition. The idea behind the competition, now in its second year, is to encourage innovation and job creation in St. Louis. By awarding $50,000 grants and pro bono support to startups with solid business plans, the organization helps attract entrepreneurs to St. Louis and helps those who are already based here get their

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“backers” by pledging donations. If you reach the goal before the deadline, you get the money. If not, the campaign fails and your would-be backers keep their money. Room to Work Danielle and Kevin McCoy had been running WORK/

PLAY Print Shoppe out of their home for three years when they decided to move the business into a studio space—thus freeing up the kitchen table and giving themselves room to grow. So, they acquired a space in The Grove and

ideas off the ground. In addition to the grant money, winners receive free legal, accounting, marketing and cloud computing support, as well as discounted residential and commercial rent, pro bono business mentoring, access to St. Louis’ angel investment network and the chance for a $100,000 follow-on grant from Arch Grants. Needless to say, it’s a pretty sweet deal—and entrepreneurs flocked from all over to be a part of it. Techli is an online news magazine for the Midwestern digital startup community that just moved its headquarters from Chicago to St. Louis. And, Obsorb came together from Chile, Dallas and Portugal to produce a customizable work platform

for small businesses, which works on the web and mobile devices. Grants were not limited to business-tobusiness companies. Hometown company IDC Projects makes location-based social games for mobile phones, and Iveria is described as the “Hulu of foreign TV,” providing instant streaming of Russian and Georgian programs. On the academic side, Med Preps provides practice tests and flashcards for those studying for medical certification exams. For the full list of 2012 winners, continue reading online. Next year, Arch Grants hopes to award grants to 30 companies instead of 15, and keep St. Louis’ creative juices—and business revenues—flowing. – Mary Beard

Mix. Mingle. Make a Difference.

Enjoy the sultry sounds of summer fused with the culinary genius of St. Louis Originals restaurants and specialty fusion cocktails.

Humdrum photo by Bryan Sutter. WORK/PLAY photos courtesy of WORK/PLAY. Luminary rendering courtesy of Luminary Center for the Arts.

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set up a Kickstarter campaign to cover the cost of a tabletop press: $2,200. A few “nail-biting” weeks later, they surpassed their goal with $2,285 raised. For the McCoys, Kickstarter was a way of expanding their business without banks and loans. They pay for everything they can out-of-pocket, so the support from Kickstarter helped alleviate equipment costs and get things moving much faster. They already had a loyal following of people who knew and loved their work, so getting the word out about the campaign was a breeze. Illuminating the Masses Kickstarter is not just for the little guys, though. The nonprofit Luminary Center for the Arts, a major player in the St. Louis art scene, recently used it as part of an ongoing fundraising campaign to support its impending move to Cherokee. The total goal for the move is in the six-figure range, co-director James McAnally says, but the Kickstarter campaign only aimed to raise a small portion of that. So, though backers surpassed the $20,000 goal by more than two grand, there’s still a long way to go. Raising a portion of the money through Kickstarter was a way for The Luminary to engage with its audience and give them a sense of ownership over the organization’s success. “In nonprofit fundraising, you tend to seek out the larger grants and donors,” McAnally says. “But most people who are really supportive of us are artists who may not be able to afford more than a $10 or $20 donation. The small gifts are just as important as big ones.” Sure enough, as soon as the Kickstarter campaign launched, people really started taking the project personally. “It took on a life of its own as people starting putting it out there for us and spreading the word,” McAnally says. Hum-Along Local band Humdrum used Kickstarter to independently

release its second album, “The Arrangement,” on vinyl, in addition to the traditional (cheaper) CD and digital formats. “We wanted to have something special to offer fans,” says drummer Mic Boshans. “Vinyl feels more real and permanent.” It also requires a big up-front investment that is tough for bands not backed by a label. The campaign served as a way for the band to gauge interest and see if vinyl was really something that their fans wanted. When it was all over, bassist/vocalist Dan Meehan chose to hand-deliver reward packages to backers, taking the opportunity to connect with new fans on a personal level. Not having to front the $1,500 it cost to produce the album also allowed the band to go on a two-week East Coast tour for extra exposure. A year and a half later, Humdrum has just finished its third album, recorded in Chicago by the prestigious sound engineer Steve Albini. “Working with him inspired us to step up our game,” Boshans says. The plan is to get on a label to help get this album produced and out there—if not, it may be back to Kickstarter!

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Inspired Style A St. Louis native launches a fashion brand with a mission. You can tell a lot about a person from her Twitter profile. Take Genevieve Cortinovis’ tag that reads, “I hoard textiles; little things that tell big stories.” It explains the St. Louis native’s road from working historian—situated in France and Cambodia—to fashion designer on a mission through her new company, Dipped and Dyed. Standing firm behind the belief that textiles “offer rich threads for unraveling complex histories,” the enthusiast found a way to mesh traditional

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textile processes still practiced by artisans in Cambodia and India with contemporary design. She partnered with craftspeople in Phnom Penh and Goel to create a line of beautiful hand-painted and ikat resortwear, which she launched this year under the Dipped and Dyed label. Sales of the covetable tunics, tees and trousers also serve as sources of income for her befriended at-risk communities. Visit dippedanddyed.com for more info.

Designer Watch

Golden Girl: Stephanie Anne A Dallas-based interior designer for 20 years, St. Louis-bred Stephanie Anne has recently transitioned her focus to jewelry—by way of her handmade Stephanie Anne jewelry line, which launched in Neiman Marcus just last year. Now housed in 14 locations across the country, Stephanie Anne is composed of modern gold statement pieces, many of which contain colorful stones and are identifiable by their “S” and “A” hooks and clasps. The most popular piece in the collection is the 15-way chain, which can be worn as a belt, a multi-strand necklace, a pendant-bedecked choker and more. The designer hopes her easy-to-layer, “Queen Elizabeth-meets-Chanel” line will serve to “bridge the gap between costume and fine jewelry.” - JM

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Set to open its doors on Aug. 20, the new Collective at Mercantile Exchange—the longawaited brainchild of fashion industry veteran Nicole Benoist and retail guru Sara Hentz—is best described as STL’s answer to Paris’ esteemed Colette. Positioned in primo territory, next to Downtown’s new movie theater and a host of new restaurants in the MX District, the new shopping concept will be segmented by vendor, each offering select merchandise in a clean, industrialfeeling space. Shoppers can expect to find jewelry, readyto-wear and home décor by some of the city’s most reputable retailers, including Ivy Hill, Byrd Style Lounge, Q Boutique, Wai Ming, Genovese Jewelers, Adam Foster Fine Art Jewelry and Roots. A true one-stop shop, there will even be a minimarket, where favorites by Companion and Pie in the Sky Bakery will be available for purchase. Be sure to check out the new space at 626 Washington Ave. - JM

Images courtesy of Stephanie Anne, Genevieve Cortinovis and Tommy Bahama.

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Island Time Tommy Bahama brings good vibes to The Galleria. The Saint Louis Galleria is about to get a little more laid-back, with the opening of the new Tommy Bahama store this month. The brand is well known for its casual-luxurious style, so it’s almost too perfect that the grand opening coincides with National Relaxation Day, Aug. 15. Though some Tommy Bahama stores, known as “islands,” come with a companion restaurant, the Saint Louis Galleria location will be retail only— offering a selection of men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, swimwear, home décor and gift items. Those who know Tommy Bahama from vacations to Florida or Hawaii will find that the merchandise is tailored to fit everyday life in St. Louis—with the resort vibe preserved, but the look more casual Friday-appropriate. Still, the whole atmosphere—from candles and music to prints and textures—is designed to whisk you out of the shopping mall mentality and into the slow, easy luxury of an island paradise. Even from the service standpoint, shoppers are treated as guests, not customers. “As a lifestyle brand, all Tommy Bahama products are designed to support our island lifestyle and to inspire people to relax,” says Joel Gardner, Senior VP of Retail for Tommy Bahama. Look for the new store on the lower level of the mall near Macy’s and Nordstrom, and be sure to swing by on opening day for National Relaxation Day specials. – Gwen Ragno

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Love Food, Will Travel La Cocinera takes cooking class to the next level with culinary excursions to Mexico. by Christopher Reilly

Carrie Houk makes a living teaching acting classes and casting locals in Hollywood movies. Now, she’s stepping into the limelight herself to share her love of Mexican food and culture through her new business, La Cocinera. Houk teaches Mexican cooking classes locally—then she and her students hop on a plane for culinary and cultural field trips to Mexico.

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“From the moment you step off the plane, you know you’re in Mexico,” Houk says. It was during her first family trip to Mexico City at age 12 that Houk developed a love for all things Mexican, and she still finds instant inspiration in the aromas of grinding spices, simmering pots and a pinch of salty ocean air. La Excursión The first culinary adventure

takes off mid-October for a tour of Yucatán, and Houk has some impressive chefs lined up. In Merida, Jeremiah Tower of the Berkeley, CA, restaurant Chez Panisse will instruct the group and share his knowledge as one of the creators of the New American cooking movement. Then, it’s on to Hacienda in Sotuta de Peón, where Silvio Campos will demo his specialty, cochinita pibil (marinated pork wrapped in banana leaf and buried in a pit with a fire to roast slowly).

Along the way, travelers will visit ruins and swim in underground rivers before wrapping up with Mayan cooking on the beach in Playa del Carmen. La Comida The trips and the classes are booked

separately, so those who want the tacos but not the travel need not fret. La Cocinera cooking classes get underway Friday, Aug. 24 at Kitchen Conservatory (8021 Clayton Road). Future classes will be held at various other locations, including I Fratellini, which is owned by Houk’s sister, restaurateur Zoe Robinson. The class focuses on authentic Mexican cooking techniques with students joining in for hands-on instruction. Houk also offers one-on-one or small group classes in people’s homes. For more information, visit facebook.com/ LaCocineraCooks or contact Houk directly at 314.517.5253. photo by RACHEL ENGLISH

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Eat & Greet When Lauren Salesman, Courtney Lytle and Jeremy Stewart got tired of seeing the same people over and over at networking events, they decided to do something about it. The result is Small Plates St. Louis, a monthly event combining culinary fun with traditional networking. Attendees interact with up-and-coming St. Louis chefs who demonstrate professional cooking techniques. After guests eat and network, they jump in and “get their hands dirty,” preparing the dishes themselves under the guidance of the chefs. The in-depth demos can cover anything from different cuts of meat to the proper use of spices. “We make sure we keep it simple enough that you can do it at home, but cool enough that you’ll want to do it,” Salesman explains. All of the proceeds go to the local charity of the month. Each Small Plates event has a culinary theme. The summer has seen a Mexican Street Food Revolution event, and most recently, The Burger Chronicles, in which Chef John Perkins of Entre St. Louis and Chef Chris Bork of Blood & Sand each prepared their own uptown burger creations. Although the next event on Sept. 4 is still in the planning stages, the organizers are considering pizza, seafood or sushi. For the latest info about Small Plates events, find them on Facebook or visit smallplates314.com. – CR

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Chicken Little As the backyard chicken trend takes flight nationwide and more STL communities pass ordinances to allow it here, the gardening gurus at Gateway Greening are introducing a community chicken coop at Bell Demonstration Garden. The coop, co-sponsored by P. Allen Smith and Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed, helps teach proper chicken-keeping practices while housing only heritage chickens. The eggs are donated to food pantries for those in need. Raising chickens is the newest part of the locavore movement, and you don’t get more local than eggs from the backyard. Studies show that eggs from free-range chickens are more nutritious, too, with more vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, and less cholesterol and saturated fat than their commercial cousins. Chicken ordinances vary widely from town to town. St. Louis City allows up to four pets, including chickens. As for the 91 other municipalities that make up the area, would-be coopers are advised to contact their local government for information. Bell Community Garden (3871 Bell Ave.) is open Saturday mornings through November from 9am-noon. For more info, visit gatewaygreening.org. – CR

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SoHo Restaurant and Lounge Finger-lickin’ food meets booty-shakin’ beats at this one-stop southern shop. by Amy De La Hunt

There are some things in life you can fake, but Southern hospitality is not one of them—either you have it or you don’t. SoHo Restaurant and Lounge does.

line Design and Construction. The wedge-shaped building tapers toward the dance floor, and beyond that, a streetscape patio juts toward Manchester Avenue. The restaurant end is wide and relatively spacious.

When owner Brandon Storman explains the name First, The Food When building the menu, Stor(SOuthern HOspitality) and says, “We truly look man relied on tastes of home—like the seven layer forward to serving our customers with a smile,” he salad, a family staple at his own Easter dinner. Conmeans it. His staff is universally friendly and obligtemporary tweaks include spinach ing. Of course, it helps that their first instead of lettuce, but the traditional interaction with customers involves creamy-rich mayonnaise dressing is delivering a cone of warm deep-fried Where To Go so spot-on it could have been pulled cornbread balls. Who could complain directly from his mom’s recipe file. about a greeting like that? SoHo Restaurant and Lounge

Jamaican jerk chicken has less spice The first-time restaurateur and 4229 Manchester Ave., rub than expected, but still packs club proprietor has a background The Grove 314.932.5554 a decent amount of heat; a side of in events, so Storman knows how to Entrées $10-$18 black beans helps slow the burn. By throw a party. Running a restaurant Kitchen Hours: comparison, the same beans with the day in and day out, however, takes Wed.-Sat., 5-10pm perfectly tender salmon are more another level of planning and experLate-Night Menu: about texture contrast than flavor. tise. Along a strip like The Grove, Fri.-Sat., 10pm-12am where customers can easily move on Overshadowing everything else— if they’re not satisfied with the food even the fried green tomatoes and the chicken and or the music, there’s no room for rookie mistakes waffles—is the sweet potato cheesecake, featuring or bad first impressions. So, Storman knew he’d two spheres of creamy decadence with a pastry need to take a cue from consultants and industry crust. veterans. Visually, SoHo makes a very memorable, modern first impression, thanks to interior work by Black-

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Then, The Party SoHo lies along the path of The Grove’s westward expansion along Manchester,

beyond an already-eclectic mix of entertainment that ranges from indie bands to burlesque shows. It finds a niche with DJs spinning Top 40s, house, techno and hip-hop in the lounge on Fridays and Saturdays. As of press time, Storman was working to add live jazz on Thursday nights. The venue’s crowning touch is the second floor, with private party rooms, another bar and a rooftop patio with four lounge areas overlooking The Grove. While the crowd downstairs might be groovin’ on half-price drinks at Friday happy hours with DJ Kue, upstairs it’s all about relaxing and enjoying the view. About the only way it could get more Southern-style comfortable would be to add hammocks—which might be taking Storman’s invitation to “make yourself at home” a little too far.

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Class is now in session at the new Art Institute of St. Louis. There’s a new art school in town with a mission to

train creative young talents for careers in food, fashion, film, photography and design. This is the first Missouri location for The Art Institutes, a chain of more than 50 for-profit schools across the nation. The new school, located in St. Charles, offers Bachelor of Arts and Associate degrees in culinary arts and management, digital filmmaking and video production, digital photography, fashion marketing, graphic and web design, and interior design. The fully accredited institute operates on a four-quarter system like most colleges, but through focused study

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programs, students can earn degrees in three years instead of four. There are also other differences that set The Art Institute apart from other St. Louis colleges and tech schools offering similar degrees, says Campus Director David Hofmann. All instructors at the school have both teaching and professional experience, and some class sessions last up to four hours, allowing students time to create under the guidance of their teachers. The institute also boasts proactive career assistance for students, helping them prepare portfolios and build their networks. For more information, visit artinstitutes.edu/st-louis.

The International Photography Hall of Fame is moving to St. Louis’ Grand Center with its collection of 30,000 historical images and 6,000 vintage cameras. Scheduled to open in March 2013, the 6,000-sq.-ft. space will feature two galleries—one with vintage and historical photo exhibits, and the other with contemporary exhibits. There will also be an event space, library and gift shop. Board President John Nagel says the IPHF and St. Louis are a perfect fit. The St. Louis Camera Club is the largest and second oldest club in the nation, and area schools show a major investment in photography education. The IPHF “hopes to become a clearinghouse of information between all of them and give them some unity,” says Nagel. For more info, visit iphf.org.

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This summer, the Contemporary Art Museum is celebrating St. Louis’ rich artistic culture with Homegrown Summer, a series of events, programs and art exhibits featuring artists who, at some point or another, have called this city home. Three August events caught our eye, so don't wait to check them out. Contemporary Night Out (Aug. 2, 6-9pm) begins at Kemper Art Museum at Wash U, travels to CAM, then moves to the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts. Curators give talks at each stop on understanding and appreciating modern art, with Emily Rauh Pulitzer as the speaker at the Pulitzer. Concrete Cinema (Aug. 9, 8pm) is Andrew Lampert’s projector performance about the future of homo sapiens, and Serena Perrone, the St. Louis native featured in The Front Room (through Aug. 12), blurs the lines between fact and fiction with labor-intensive printmaking that involves a mash-up of painting, woodcut, drawing, silkscreen and intaglio.

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Interview by Katie davis Lisa Melandri’s passion for art is hard to miss. It permeates her discussions of history, architecture, people and, of course, her new position as director of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.

Known for supporting innovative exhibits like Marco Brambilla’s “The Dark Lining” and Mickalene Thomas’ “Origin of the Universe,” Melandri not only brings fresh ideas to CAM, but she also brings her invaluable experience as Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Programming with the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA). Admittedly intrigued by CAM since she first heard of its existence, Melandri has made it her mission to foster its growth and connection to the city’s art scene. ALIVE: What possibilities do you see for CAM’s

future? lisa melandri: One of the first things you think

as a person coming in with fresh eyes is: How do we best utilize this space? I mean for the artists: How can they have the best possibility to do the work that they do? I mean for the audience: What do they feel when they walk in the door? A lot of it really has to do with keeping your feet on the ground and assessing all of the great work that has been done, what happens next and what can make it even greater. ALIVE: What excites you most about St. Louis? LM: The very first thing that struck me was how

institutions are free. When you have a city with free institutions, you have a civically engaged city that cares about culture. You realize that arts and culture are important. I think that’s truly thrilling. ALIVE: What have you noticed about art and

architecture in St. Louis so far?

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ALIVE: What can your experience with extremely innovative and explorative shows bring to CAM? LM: My curatorial view is sort of like my view on architecture. It’s very much about what’s cuttingedge and contemporary. But, I also like a long historical view. I like that idea of going back and forth a little bit. It’s important to ask: What does CAM bring to the audience that’s different than what they’re getting somewhere else?

LM: You have a sense of signature contemporary

architecture here, and that’s important and exciting. I was really charmed by the older architecture—that interesting moment where you have a little Victorian flourish, but then there’s some prairie. It’s not unfamiliar to my days living in Philadelphia or Boston, but it has its own flavor.

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ALIVE: How do you plan to bring new audiences to CAM in the future? LM: The major concern is creating different points of entry. If you can get a group of people in the building and even just one of them begins to look around and say, “I’m going to come back,” then you

can cultivate that audience member into someone who’s a repeat visitor or someone who tells [his or her] friends about the museum. You want scholarly lectures, but you also want events like happy hours—and everything in between. ALIVE: What do you think connects a city’s people to an individual museum? LM: People connect with their total visitor experience—how welcomed they feel and the intimacy of the experience. The museum is like a living room. It should never be an aloof or an intimidating experience. As a visitor, I should be made to feel that if I don’t get what I’m looking at, someone is able to explain it to me. Those are the things people fall in love with.

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6 Ways to an “APP-ier” Work Day These productivity mobile apps will help you get there. by Jen Rieger and Chris Rubin de la Borbolla

We chicGeeks are strong believers that

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with the right mobile apps at your fingertips, you can follow the mantra: “Don’t work longer—work smarter.” By using tools that do some of the time-consuming legwork so you don’t have to, you might just gain a few extra hours each day (for more of the fun things in life…like the pool). To help you look even smarter than you already do (we know, it’s hard to believe it’s possible), here are six of our favorite productivity apps for iPhone and Android.

Being able to access your files from anywhere, anytime is a definite productivity booster. That’s why we love the cloud. You’ve probably already heard of Dropbox (dropbox.com), a file hosting service that allows you to upload your files to the cloud, store them, sync them with multiple devices and share them with others. But, many don’t realize that Dropbox has a great iPhone and Android app. Forget to attach that PDF to an email? There’s no need to drive back to the office when you’ve got Dropbox on your team—just retrieve and send it right from your phone, thanks to cloud technology.

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When it comes to checking things off of your growing list of tasks, finding a great web-based to-do list manager that also sports a mobile app is not such an easy task. That’s why we really love Flow from MetaLab (getflow.com). This iPhone app works well for individuals or for teams. Surprisingly, many of the other task management systems out there don't allow for multiple users and collaboration. With Flow, you can assign, delegate, comment and easily communicate your project goals and tasks. The interface is clean and well-organized—so even less technical folks will find it intuitive. The app is free to download, and subscription to the service is $9.99 per month (or $99 per year) with discounts for larger groups.

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Dragon Dictation (dragonmobileapps.com) is a great free app that allows you to speak and instantly see your text messages or emails—saving you tons of time typing on that tiny screen. You can also update your status on Facebook and Twitter simply by talking into the phone. Speak anything from a short text to a longer email or message—the Dragon Dictation voice recognition software supports many languages. 4. Team Player

Save Meeting (savemeeting.com) is a tidy little app that you can download for free. With this tool, you can record, edit and share meetings with your

whole team. Your audio is stored in the cloud, so there’s no need to keep all of those big files on your hard drive. You can also include audio marks, attach additional files and transcribe your meetings automatically, either during or after the recording. 5. Fax of the Future

Turn your iPhone camera into a document scanner and fax machine with JotNot scanner (free or $1.99 for the professional version). JotNot can scan and save documents, receipts, whiteboards, napkin scrawl and more. Plus, you can tag and sort documents for easy searching and retrieval later. JotNot can also batch scan multiple pages and will allow you to fax your documents to US numbers for $0.99 for up to five pages. 6. Note To Self

Evernote (evernote.com) is a free app that lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice notes and more. Easily organize, tag and search all of your notes with each of your devices. You can also email, facebook and tweet your notes—so sharing is easy. The desktop client for Mac and PC gives you access to a powerful interface for managing all of your Evernote notes and notebooks, and browser plugins allow you to clip notes from the web and emails. What's more, you can sync your notes to your web-based account, and voila—you have access to the info anytime, anywhere.

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Buchanan-perfect pieces that debuted on recent runways—including (and arguably most memorable on) the Spring/Summer 2012 catwalk of "The Great Gatsby" clothier Ralph Lauren—art deco jewelry is having its biggest moment in years. In fact, bauble enthusiasts haven't been so jazzed since the trend's first resurgence in the 1980s. Marked by geometric designs, clean, angular lines and bold colors by way of rubies and sapphires, the jewelry style that originated in the optimistic '20s reads as modern as ever—and now comes in options aplenty. Shop costume or fine jewelry, new or old (think estate pieces), and don't forget to pair each piece with a drop-waist dress—in true flapper form.

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Nandini RamaswamyKing Seasonal Instructor, Saint Louis Zoo, Artist and Actress Describe your personal style. Would you say it’s more wild or tame? My personal style depends on which part I’m playing. I often find myself changing clothes in my car, Superman style. Overall, I would say I try to dress tame—but the wildness keeps surfacing! What are you wearing today? A Skif tank, a Free People skirt from Nordstrom Rack and necklaces and bangles from India. What artist, actress or character would you love to trade closets with? I would love to trade places with artist Tessa Guze, and I would love to trade closets with Heidi Klum. It’s not her TV style that I like, but her everyday street style. It’s casual, yet eclectic. What items from your closet can you not live without? My scarves. I only have a about a billion of them! What is your go-to piece? My comfy cargo/ military pants. They bring out the “nature girl” in me! What trend are you loving right now? I really like asymmetric hemlines. What is your biggest fashion pet peeve? Trends—I hate when there’s a cute trend and it floods the market. It ruins it! What is the next piece you hope to add to your closet? I’ve been daydreaming about an ivory-white silk shirt. Where do you shop in STL? Vintage Haberdashery and Nordstrom Rack are my current faves. I also like Sole & Blues, Express for pants, H&M and—last but never least—Target! - Interview by Jill Manoff

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Three newly engaged St. Louis couples share their love stories.

KC Baugh, 29 & McDara O’Brien, 36 The Proposal: McDara had planned to propose on Thanksgiving at his parents’ house. He had the ring in his pocket all day, waiting for the perfect time to propose. But then, a family friend brought costume jewelry as a gift—so at dinner, all the women received very large, very fake diamonds. He decided his proposal, with a real diamond, would be better saved for the next day! Together we like to: We love having the O’Brien Olympics—it’s the two of us going head-to-head in Yahtzee, Uno, darts and Golden Tee. Our Song: “You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne. The Big Day: September 15, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral and Lumen Private Event Space.

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Kelly Bouckaert, 29 & Ben Cherven, 29 Occupations: I’m a retail development manager with Nygard International, and Ben is an outside field rep for Liberty Mutual. The Proposal: During one of the hottest days of the summer last year, Ben said he wanted to take me somewhere. He had arranged a private tour of the whole winery at Cedar Lake Cellars. At the very end of the tour, near the waterfall, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was so surprised that right after I said “yes,” I had to run to the air conditioned car because I thought I would pass out from the heat and excitement! One of the best parts of the proposal came later that afternoon. I was eager to tell my mother in person about the engagement, but Ben insisted on going to eat dinner first. I was a little disappointed, but agreed. When we got to our favorite

Mexican restaurant, I was surprised again to find both of our families there. It was the perfect ending to the best day of my life so far! Our Song: “First Dance” by Corey Smith. Our relationship in three words: Fun, adventurous and outgoing. Together we like to: We have a map where we mark all of the places we have traveled to together—our hope is to fill it up over the course of our lives together! Some of our favorite trips have been to the beaches of Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, but we also have some great memories road tripping to Kansas City, Springfield and our favorite spot in the Lake of the Ozarks. The Big Day: September 15, 2012 at Wine Country Gardens.

The Proposal: Right before we boarded a plane for Christmas with his family in Michigan, Matt got down on one knee and proposed at the very spot where we first saw each other at Barnes Jewish Hospital. We were able to spend the holidays celebrating with our families. It was perfect! Our “Meet Cute”: We were seeing patients on the opposite sides of a curtain divider, and I was an inexperienced therapist trying to maneuver my patient’s IV pole in a small space. This resulted in the pole crashing repeatedly into Matt’s backside while he was attempting to deliver important information to his patient on the other side of the curtain! Perfect date night: Trying out a new restaurant or visiting an old favorite. Then catching a movie at the Chase and live music afterward at Café Eau. Our Song: “Amazed” by Lonestar.

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Karina Benabe

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College sweethearts hailing from opposite coasts say “I Do” in tropical Puerto Rico.

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THEIR STORY Karina Benabe and Jeff Packer were both raised in sunny beach nary afternoon turned into something much more special, as Jeff took Karina

towns that just happen to be on opposite sides of the country—Karina was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Jeff in Laguna Niguel, CA. At 18, the two crossed the country to study at Wash U in landlocked St. Louis. When they met through a mutual friend in their dorm during sophomore year, they quickly became best friends. A month and a half into the school year, they started dating—and they’ve been together ever since. Fast forward to a seemingly random Sunday afternoon of errands in June 2011. Jeff took a left turn in the opposite direction of their apartment, and it didn’t take Karina long to figure out that he was up to something. That ordi-

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on a tour around St. Louis, selecting places that were in some way meaningful to their relationship. They visited the Saint Louis Galleria, where they had their first date, and Forest Park, where they shared a special picnic in the beginning of their relationship. When Karina opened her eyes at their final destination, the two were on top of the parking structure where their sophomore dorm, House 10, used to stand. Jeff got down on one knee and proposed in the most special way possible for Karina—in her native Spanish. She later found out that he had asked for her father’s blessing almost six months earlier during the couple’s trip to Puerto Rico for the holidays.

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CARRIBBEAN WAY Having lived in Puerto Rico

for most of her life, Karina knew it was important to have the wedding in her hometown, a sentiment her family was careful to remind her of once her relationship with Jeff turned serious. The ceremony and reception were held outdoors overlooking the water at the Palmas del Mar Yacht Club & Marina in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The tropical celebration was made complete with traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, including sangria, fried rice with white beans and Longaniza sausage and a four-tier ponqué (vanilla cake soaked in brandy). SANDS OF TIME In lieu of the traditional Catholic

unity candle lighting ceremony, the couple opted for a unique ritual using sand, which proved a much more practical plan, given the windy Puerto Rican weather. Jeff and Karina each held a small vase full of colored sand and took turns filling up a larger vase. As the two colors mixed together, they became united and impossible to separate. KEEPING THE FAITH The couple met in the mid-

dle in terms of more than just geography. Because Jeff is Jewish and Karina is Catholic, they were eager to integrate both of their faiths into the ceremony, so they decided to have a rabbi and a priest officiate. Elements of both religions were incorporated, including vows given under a chuppah and a reading of The Lord’s Prayer. Karina’s Puerto Rican guests particularly loved the Jewish Horah dance during the reception, in which the bride and groom were raised on chairs above the dancing crowd.

THE ULTIMATE QUESTION The couple wasn’t

sure what to think when Jeff’s dad, Joel, broached the “religion question” in a surprise speech during the reception. He then proceeded to bring out two baby outfits—one for the Pittsburgh Steelers and one for the Cleveland Browns—representing the bride and groom’s different “faiths.” Much to the amusement of the newlyweds and their guests, he carefully handled the jersey of Karina’s cherished Steelers with a latex glove.

ALL IN THE FAMILY Above all, the bride and groom wanted their wedding to reflect their strong family ties. Both Jeff and Karina’s brothers opened the procession by walking each set of their grandparents down the aisle. The wedding party was a family affair, too, consisting only of siblings of the couple.

TWICE AS NICE After the couple returned from

their honeymoon in the Bahamas, they attended a second reception in California, hosted at Jeff’s family home. Family and friends who weren’t able to make it to the ceremony in Puerto Rico enjoyed a buffet-style dinner complete with a second wedding cake, and gathered to watch a video of the couple’s oceanside vows.

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SINGER-SONGWRITER CHRISTINA PERRI ON CREATING MUSIC FROM THE HEART, HITTING ST. LOUIS WITH JASON MRAZ AND LIVING OUT HER FANTASY, THANKS TO REALITY TV. BY JILL MANOFF Her music is as relatable as it is refreshing, full of emotion-fueled lyrics that—depending on your relationship status, and the song—can ring like a letter to your lover, serve to remind you of a heartwrenching breakup or indescribably hit you in the gut. Far from the many over-produced tunes that are currently plaguing the airways, it’s surprisingly simple—just a girl and her guitar, as she popularly presents herself on YouTube. Or, an unknown artist on her piano, which is how much of the world first saw her on a reality show that aired just two years ago. But, unlike many stars who experience their big breaks on TV, Christina Perri didn’t receive the famous, “You’re going to Hollywood!” response. She was already in LA, working as a full-time waitress to support steps toward her dream of singing for her supper. Instead, her “lucky” opportunity to perform “Jar of Hearts” was on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and it resulted in near-immediate success as a multi-platinum-selling artist. One might argue that her second soundtrack appearance—“A Thousand Years” in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1”—was even more monumental. Now, amidst the follow-up to her premier charttopping album, “Lovestrong,” and on the road with Jason Mraz—their “Tour is A Four Letter Word” bus will stop in St. Louis on Sept. 11—Perri’s momentum suggests she’s on the brink of a series of life-changing moments. In other words, if history is any indication, her tattoo artist is going to be busy.

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before I start talking. Depending on the town we’re in, I may walk around with the band, shop, run or just hang on the bus. We all try to eat a meal together, then we sound check, and I go into hair and makeup. Each night, I do a meet-and-greet, and an hour before the show, I do some more vocal warm-ups, drink my throat-coat tea and get really quiet. Fifteen minutes before show time, the band and I get together and start getting hyped. Sometimes we start a little drum circle or do a little dance party, then we stretch, hold hands, say a little prayer and do a silly “hands in.” Bam—show day! ALIVE: There has been much mention about the fact that it’s hard to categorize your music by genre. How would you describe it? CP: I’m the worst person to ask! I say it sounds like me. Sometimes I say it’s “pretty music,” sometimes I say it’s “death metal.” I don’t like genres. My inspirations are so all over the place that so is my music. I guess I would say “singer-songwriter, pop, rock, blues, grit and tears.” ALIVE: Walk me through your tattoos. CP: Um, impossible. I just counted the other day, and I have 46. They all mean something extremely special to me. I got my first one on my 15th birthday—of the Egyptian Ankh on the back of my neck. It means “life.” I had just fallen in love for the first time and written my first song; I felt alive for the first time. Now I’m 25, and I get them all of the time—whenever I go through something, if I want to remember something, or just for no occasion at all. We’ll see what comes next. ALIVE: One reads, “To thine own self be true.” What is the significance for you? CP: I got this tattoo the week after I signed my record deal with Atlantic Records in July 2010. This was a reminder to stay authentic. I felt like, at any moment, they were going to politely ask

me to change my sound, looks, words, ambitions, intentions…I didn’t know. But, I knew I couldn’t— and wouldn’t—do anything that wasn’t “me” and everything that means. And, I never, ever have. ALIVE: Since getting “Jar of Hearts” on TV, how— in a nutshell—has your life changed since? CP: It blows my mind to think that it’s been two years! All I actually did to get my song on that show was email my best friend, Keltie, a demo of it, and then the song took on a life of its own. Since then, I didn’t change—I’m still the same girl who poured you coffee at the café—but my whole life changed. I just have the best job in the world now. Some days, all I can think about is how happy I am not to wake up and wait tables or cover my tattoos. Other days, I’m practically passing out because I’m singing a duet with Jason Mraz onstage. I feel extremely lucky, and have endless amounts of gratitude. ALIVE: Describe your songwriting process. CP: I have to be extremely overwhelmed emotionally every time. Extremely happy, extremely heartbroken, extremely lonely—anything—but it has to be extremely. I then have to run to an instrument or pen, or both at the same time. I always write words, melodies and music together. I don’t personally believe my music comes from me, just through me from some greater place. I would write songs every day if no one was listening; it is absolutely what I do to get through life. ALIVE: What advice would you give someone struggling to make it in the music biz? CP: Do everything you’re afraid of, and don’t give up when it’s the hardest. Fear kept me from publicly playing music in front of people for 23 years, and then I almost gave up when it didn’t seem like it would ever happen for me. I can’t believe what I would have missed out on if I had cowered. Don’t give up, ever. ALIVE: You’ll be in St. Louis on Sept. 11 with Jason Mraz. What can we expect from your performance? CP: You can expect a simple, but powerful, emotional show. My band and I are madly in love and super tight at the moment. We’ve been touring all year, so we’re ready to have a great time with you. We have a lot more rockers than the “Jar” and “ATY” listeners usually expect. I think my show will blend beautifully into Jason’s, and you just might see me more than once during the night. ALIVE: What can we expect from your next album? Will love and strength be central themes once again? CP: I cannot wait for album No. 2. I already have 49 songs written, and I still have six months before we begin, so I should have a lot more to choose from. I have grown, I have loved and lost a lot in the past two years. So, you can expect the same girl, with the same heart, just new stories. WANT MORE CHRISTINA? VIEW THE FULL, UNCUT INTERVIEW WITH BONUS CONTENT ONLINE NOW AT ALIVEMAG.COM.

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Etro blazer and Alice + Olivia maxi skirt available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811. Gucci belts and Etro scarves available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200. Vintage coin belt and pendant necklace available at Retro 101, Cherokee Antique Row, 314.762.9722. Stephanie Anne chain necklace and white stone ring available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811. Safia multi-chain necklace available at Vie, Ladue, 314.997.0124. Vintage rings available at Silver Mines Quilts & Antiques, Fredericktown, 573.783.2644.

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Vintage jumpsuit, handbag, coin belt and bangles available at Retro 101, Cherokee Antique Row, 314.762.9722. Stephanie Anne chain bracelet available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811. Love Heals beaded bracelets available at Vie, Ladue, 314.997.0124. Vintage rings available at Silver Mines Quilts & Antiques, Fredericktown, 573.783.2644. Fashion assistant: Sarah Worley. Shot on location at Silver Mines Quilts & Antiques, Fredericktown, MO, 573.783.2644. Special thanks to Roger and Ruby Gavan.

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Work L PERKS Seven STL workplaces take the typical benefits package above and beyond. by Gwen Ragno and Ettie Berneking | photos by Rachel English

No matter what kind of work youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the extra perks, often intangible, that can take a ho-hum job from standard to standout. We checked out STL businesses, big and small, that go to great lengths to make their employees feel loved. Warning: This feature may cause moderate to severe job envy.

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1. Kind By Design Cannon Design

Cannon Design 1100 Clark Ave., Downtown cannondesign.com

Cannon Design is clearly a company with a conscience. The architectural design firm inhabits the historical Power House building Downtown—having renovated the space itself using sustainable practices and materials. Nearly every desk gets natural sunlight via the tall arched windows that span all three floors, and there’s a garden along the side of the building that provides an outdoor oasis sheltered from the noise of the street. Several employees bike to work daily, so there are showers

and a secure spot to store their wheels. Community service is a huge part of the company culture. The firm’s biggest fundraiser of the year called Exhibit A commissions works of art from national and local architects and auctions them off for charity—this year’s beneficiary is St. Patrick’s Center. We visited the office during a weeklong fundraiser for the Arts and Education Council, which got people involved through activities like a cupcake design contest and a concert tee day. Last September, several employees traveled to Joplin, MO, to help demolish a tornadodamaged home. The firm recognizes that architecture is an expensive field—so, it pays for mem-

bership, maintenance, seminars and test fees for employees in the Intern Development Program and those taking the Architect Registration Exams. To keep everyone inspired, employees often get paid time off to attend cultural events during the work day. The Ideas Series organizes trips to CAM exhibits, Bruno David Gallery shows and even brewery tours. Employees also preview projects the company is working on, including the current renovation of the Downtown St. Louis Library. And, when a project team is working lots of late nights, traveling and facing hard deadlines, it’s not uncommon to be rewarded with a surprise Cardinals game or a night out bowling.

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2. Power to the people Peabody Energy 701 Market St., Downtown peabodyenergy.com

As the world’s largest private-sector coal company, Peabody Energy employs more than 8,300 professionals globally, and serves customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. When we visited its headquarters in Downtown St. Louis, we found that the company also energizes and empowers its employees to live healthy, well-balanced lifestyles. The fitness center, which opened last summer, features a fleet of cardio and weight machines, a group exercise studio and locker rooms. It’s staffed by a health and fitness specialist, who performs health screenings, designs custom fitness plans for employees, teaches group classes like Zumba, CardioFit and yoga and administers yearly flu shots. Needless to say, it’s positively buzzing in the early morning and at lunch time. The company also offers reimbursement for a portion of WeightWatchers fees and tobacco cessation programs. Upstairs, the new employee café has walls lined with flatscreen TVs and a balcony overlooking Busch Stadium and Citygarden. Fridges are stocked with fresh fruit and yogurt, delivered weekly and free for hungry employees. Professional development is another big focus at Peabody, with programs for recent graduates to break into leadership positions, and tuition assistance that reimburses 100 percent of tuition for a related degree. For employees with kids, a scholarship program pays up to $4,000 for a two-year degree or $16,000 for a four-year degree. After all, as the saying goes, knowledge is power. 64

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3. Work with quirks Weber Shandwick 555 Washington Ave., Downtown webershandwick.com

As a global public relations firm boasting 72 offices in 30 countries, and such clients as Hardee’s and Royal Canin, Weber Shandwick has a fairly buttoned-up reputation. Employees from other parts of the country who visit the St. Louis office, home to around 30 employees, experience a bit of culture shock—and understandably so. Far from a typical office environment, it feels a bit like working in the City Museum, with cubicle walls made from the padded material usually found lining freight elevators, light fixtures crafted from jet exhaust fans and a random wall of levers and cranks. Consistent with the décor, the atmosphere at Weber Shandwick is relaxed— there is no such thing as a dress code,

and about a quarter of the staff has dogs they bring to work on the regular. Lola, for instance, is a fixture in her owner’s cubicle, and likes to hang out in The Chapel (aka the conference room) between meetings to watch pigeons on the outside balcony. It all helps lighten the pressures of fastpaced work and long hours. To keep energy high in the office, there’s a GLEE Committee that plans events and outings. The office’s fully stocked bar (complete with beer taps) is host to many a happy hour, and the staff frequently gets together for outings to play Bocci ball, go bowling or watch wrestling at South Broadway Athletic Club. There’s even a staff rock band called The Relations that plays at office functions like the summer picnic and holiday party. Through the annual No Boundaries essay contest, employees can win a week of paid vacation and up to $1,000 to pursue a dream or broaden their horizons. One woman used it to swim with sharks and overcome a fear; another employee traveled to Ireland to connect with his roots; and another took the opportunity to work on his first novel.

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4. All For One, One For All Group360 1127 Washington Ave., Downtown Group360.com

Before Group360 moved into its new Wash Ave office in January 2011, the marketing agency’s 175-plus St. Louis employees were split between two offices: one Downtown and one in Westport. The primary goal behind the customdesigned space was to bring them all together—not just into one building, but across departments and cubicles. Collaborative work areas are scattered throughout all three floors, like the captains’ chairs circled around the fireplace on the main floor, or the couches tucked into a nook on one of the upper floors. Dry erase tables and walls abound, begging for sketches and inspiration boards. The leaders at Group360 seem to go out of their way to encourage employees to get together, get to know one another and form cross-departmental relationships. A fishbowl at the front desk collects business cards for Meet Your Neighbor lunches. Three cards are drawn each week, and their owners have lunch together across the street at Lucas Park Grille. The Presidents’ Circle brings together employees from each part of the company to represent their departments in regular meetings with President Tim Rutter and Executive Vice President/ CFO Todd Gildehaus. It’s a direct line of communication that allows any level of employee to have a voice in what’s happening with the company. The office is certainly not lacking in the fun department, either. We visited in the midst of the fourth annual Washers Tournament, which pits randomly drawn teams from the STL office against their colleagues in Texas and Maryland. Matches continue weekly throughout the summer (catch the live stream, brackets and recaps on washers.group360.com), with champions from the other offices flown in for the championship games. They also have all the requisite potlucks and happy hours, except theirs have the August 2012 in-house Alivemag.com benefit of a fully-stocked bar.

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5. A Pawfect Fit Nestlé PURINA 801 Chouteau Ave., Downtown purina.com

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company does not take its mission to better the lives of pet owners and their beloved four-legged friends lightly. Appropriately, that mission starts with its employees. On any given day, at least a few dogs can be found on each of the 15 floors at Purina’s STL headquarters. And, while most of them hang out in their supervisors’ offices, it’s not uncommon to find a curious pooch wandering the halls. The outdoor campus, lush with grassy knolls and paved walkways, gives pets and their owners plenty of space to get some fresh air and exercise on breaks. Although it may seem like a no-brainer, the pet-friendly environment not only serves as a perk for Purina associates, but it also helps the company stay focused on its overall mission. Promoting healthy living is another primary focus at Purina, and pulling on a pair of sneakers is a popular lunchtime activity in the office. In addition to the outdoor walking paths, there’s an indoor fitness center, fully equipped with a fleet of treadmills, stationary bikes, weight machines, locker rooms and showers. For those who enjoy group workouts, the center also offers an array of classes, including yoga and Zumba. What’s more, the building houses a medical center that offers blood pressure screenings, free flu shots and advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle. Any pet owner can appreciate the beauty of the on-site dry cleaning service— perfect for shedding the sheen of pet hair that always seems to cling more doggedly to business attire. Associates can also shop the in-house convenience store for anything from Purina pet food and Tylenol to frozen pizzas and greeting cards. As if that’s not enough, the company offers driver’s license renewals, and a tailor drops by once a week. So much for taking a long lunch to “run errands.”

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7. All in the Family Juggle 33 Bronze Pointe, Swansea, IL juggle.com

6. Fashion with flex Kellwood Company 600 Kellwood Parkway, Chesterfield kellwood.com

Kellwood Company’s St. Louis office is home to a creative team of around 150 employees, who spend their days designing, manufacturing and marketing an array of premier fashion brands, from couture to athletic and everything in between. But, as fashionable of a workplace as it is, the company also has a soft spot for ensuring its associates are well taken care of. When summer hits and the sun is shining, it can be hard to focus on work. Kellwood’s flexible scheduling and summer hours, which allow employees to take every other Friday off (or a half day per week), make it that much easier to get away for a weekend at the lake or catch an evening ball game. A recent company

barbecue, catered by Super Smokers and Ted Drewes, was a big hit—especially when games of washers and a water balloon toss broke out. As the dog days of summer continue, Kellwood uses the heat as a terrific excuse to host ice cream socials. Any fashion-focused company should have some serious perks in the shopping department, and Kellwood does not disappoint. Employees receive 40 percent off of top brands like Rebecca Taylor, David Meister, Vince and Zobha, and designers often visit for special presentations. During sample sales, employees can purchase brands at a reduced price, as well. They also enjoy price cuts with other partners, including Drury Hotels, the St. Louis Cardinals, Six Flags and more. Because everyone needs a helping hand every now and then, Kellwood offers a Family Support Committee. The initiative helps support employees and their families during times of crisis, raising funds through various company-wide activities like candy carts and clothing sales.

Juggle is a jack of all trades in the tech world, serving as the creative umbrella for a handful of companies that work in various niches of online brand development and marketing. So, it’s no wonder that creating a quirky, comfortable and visually stimulating office environment for its 20 associates is a focus. When those two o’clock blues set in, there’s no better way to rejuvenate than a lively game of ping pong...or shuffle board or pool. Jugglers have their pick of antics to break up the workday, and challenges and tournaments are a regular occurrence. One of the central ideas behind Juggle’s creative method is constant stimulation—whether it’s physical, through games and activities, or visual, by way of Monday movie nights. Balancing work and family life is always a bit easier when you can bring your loved ones to the office. Not for your usual 9-to-5 workday, of course, but for after-hours activities like a barbecue or day trip to the boss’ lake house. The Whippy Shaft Golf Tournament each summer is a big family attraction, as are the holiday parties. For such a small company, Juggle goes to great lengths to offer its employees the utmost convenience. A hair stylist makes an appearance twice a month to keep everyone’s looks fresh, a car service takes care of oil changes once a month, and the in-house masseuse is just what the doctor ordered for backs sore from hunching over keyboards. What doctor, you ask? The one who’s always on call for Juggle associates, and has been serving the company for more than four years. August 2012

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A Game of Numbers Dan Kantrovitz, 33 Director of Scouting, St. Louis Cardinals When he was a high school intern with the Cardinals more than 15 years ago, Dan Kantrovitz’s career goal was to play shortstop out on the field. It didn’t work out—but now, as the team’s director of scouting, he can’t imagine a more perfect position. Throughout his life, Busch Stadium’s magnetism has proven hard to resist. There was that internship, but better by far was being drafted in the 25th round in 2001. “Being on the other side of that now, when I call some of the players immediately after we draft them, I know the excitement that they’re feeling because I can’t remember a more exciting day in my life. Except for when I got married,” he adds quickly with a smile. A shoulder injury in college ended his minor league career almost before it began, and Dan left baseball to apply his management degree as an investment banker. It wasn’t the career for him. Baseball beckoned. He sent résumés, emailed teams and applied for openings. “I wasn’t going to give up,” Dan says. “It became clear that whether somebody was going to pay me to work in baseball or not, I was going to do it.” He found a startup in Seattle that was developing software to analyze player stats. It was perfect, with one catch: no paycheck. “I went from working on Wall Street to living in a garage in Seattle, but it was phenomenal,” Dan says. During spring training, the company demoed the software to Major League teams, including the Cardinals. “That might have planted a seed,” Dan admits, because he later got a call suggesting he apply for a low-level assistant job in the scouting department. “I said, ‘I’ve gotta get this job—it’s what I’ve been working

It became clear that whether somebody was going to pay me to work in baseball or not, I was going to do it. my whole life to do,’ and they said, ‘Well, don’t get your hopes up; there are about a thousand other people that are in the same boat.’” That motivated him like never before. “I was used to fighting for jobs; I was never the biggest player out on the baseball field,” he admits. “It never came easy for me to work my way up in the baseball world, so I tapped into that and kept fighting for that job.” He won the job in 2004. After several years of scouting from Latin America to Asia and across the United States, Dan wanted a deeper knowledge of the analytical side. He left for Harvard, where one of the professors had done groundbreaking research in baseball, and from there, he went to the Oakland A’s, where he spent three years with legendary general manager Billy Beane (portrayed by Brad Pitt in “Moneyball”).

Then, in December 2011, the Cardinals called again. This time, he wasn’t one of a thousand candidates for the director of scouting position—he was their guy. Now, Dan is tapping into all of his experiences from the past eight years—the analytical skills from investment banking, the statistics modeling from the startup and the grassroots scouting. “Ever since I left the investment banking world, I’ve loved getting up every day and doing my job,” he says. The die-hard scout admits, though, that “it’s tough to sit back and have a beer at a game.” Not that he’s complaining. “People say, ‘Can’t you just relax and watch the game?’ Well, I’m actually really enjoying every game I’m at, but it’s more thinking about it in my own way.” His wife—a Cardinals fan herself—is well aware of that, too.

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Two For The Road Lauren Loomis, 27, and Robert Tucker, 28

Owners, Lulu’s Local Eatery Robert Tucker and Lauren Loomis are the kind of couple who are so fully in-tune that when they talk about the future, they complete each other’s sentences. “We dream of having a large-scale urban farm,” Robert begins. “…that’s primarily sourcing our food for the food truck,” Lauren continues. “…and then we could use that produce to sell from the food truck as well,” Robert finishes. The urban farm is still a dream, but the food truck is a steel-and-rubber reality. And given the couple’s willingness to put their labor where their hearts are, the farm is probably not that far away either. Back when he was a jazz drummer and she was doing corporate HR in Chicago, the pair fantasized about one day owning a business that would showcase their passion for food. “We’d dream

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It was the best thing we ever did. It’s hard work, but we never want to do anything else. about possible menus,” Robert recalls. The catch was, they didn’t have a lot of time to indulge in daydreams together—Robert worked nights playing and teaching music lessons, and spent weeks at a time on the road touring. “I really enjoyed that, and I still play,” he says. But, the lure of food—and of spending more time with Lauren— was stronger than music. The two packed up and traveled to New Zealand and Australia for a year to learn how to grow their own food by working on organic farms and cooking freshly picked, all-natural foods that weren’t treated with chemicals. “It was a fantastic experience that definitely shaped our lives,” Lauren says. The throw-caution-to-the-wind decision to start a food truck focused on fresh, wholesome foods flowed from their travels. The practical decision to park Lulu’s Local Eatery in St. Louis was all about business. Chicago had higher costs and less room in the market for their concept. St. Louis, on the other hand, has a “robust local food culture with room for growth,” Lauren says. As an

added bonus, it’s Robert’s hometown. That’s not to say either decision was easy. “We were totally scared when we left Chicago,” Lauren admits. Now, with several successful months behind them and plenty of miles on the odometer, it’s looking as if both decisions were fortuitous. Lulu’s menu of wraps, bowls, snacks and smoothies—cooked from scratch using local, organic ingredients—changes with the growing season, based on what the farmers who supply their truck are picking that day or that week. “We’re working with multiple sources to get the freshest produce possible,” Robert explains. But, their very freshest harvest comes from the top of their truck, thanks to an eye-catching roof garden filled with herbs and greens. Although some couples might find it a strain to shift from hardly ever seeing each other to sharing practically every minute of workdays that can stretch to 14 hours, Lauren and Robert are thriving on it. “We love being together,” Robert says. “We work really well together—and we never get sick of each other.”

Everyone said, ‘You’re absolutely, positively nuts. You know nothing about food service, and coffee shops don’t make any money.’

Coffee’s Siren Song Peter Cohen, 46

Owner/Head Roaster, Stringbean Coffee Co. Pete’s Redeye ROAST, Midnight Run, Good Vibe…such are the names of Peter Cohen’s Stringbean premium roast coffees. They not only tell the story of Peter’s 9-month-old business, but they also highlight this local entrepreneur’s playful streak, which was seriously limited during the 14 years he spent at his previous career. “As a banker, I was a treasury manager,” he explains. “It’s a very niche area of the commercial bank, and the paycheck was very good.” But, Peter was perfectly happy trading those ties for a do-rag that reads “I got out” on Nov. 20, 2011, the day of his official transition to fulltime coffee roaster. He’d wanted to take the bold step years earlier, after a major crisis in his life prompted him to consider buying a coffee shop. “My wife passed away almost three years ago, and at that point, everyone said, ‘You’re absolutely, positively nuts. You know nothing about food service, and coffee shops don’t make any money. So, I listened. I stayed at the bank.” But, Peter couldn’t stay away from his calling for long. His first roast was Pete’s Redeye Roast.

He began dabbling with the espresso blend in spring 2011, at first as a hobby because he didn’t like the bold-bitter combination in most commercial coffees. “I started sharing it with my family, and they said, ‘You’re on to something here—share it with some other people.’” Like any hobby, roasting coffee was a trialand-error process. “My first roast was on a little tiny air roaster at my house,” Peter recalls. “It set off all the smoke alarms, and the dogs went crazy.” Soon, Peter moved the operation outside and bought a bigger roaster. A mediumbold blend called Midnight Run immortalizes his hours of production in the dead of night, while a chance encounter and conversation-

with Jerry Greenfield from Ben and Jerry’s inspired Stringbean’s Good Vibe single-origin light roast. Now that the coffee business is taking off and he’s in “full growth mode,” Peter admits that his life is less settled—but more fulfilled. “The hardest transition is not knowing if [the company] is going to work,” he says. But in the short term, he finds immense gratification in the roasting itself—as well as the challenge of using his financial acumen in new ways. In fact, he says he uses his MBA from Lindenwood University more now than he did as a banker. “I love having my hand in every aspect of the business.”

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A Mile Away, A World Apart David Carroll, 41

Executive Director, North Grand Neighborhood Services Moving from a high-paid corporate recruiter to the director of an inner city nonprofit might not be the most likely of career moves. Then again, the defining moment that prompted David Carroll’s move wasn’t exactly the most common of circumstances either. “I was robbed at gunpoint while putting my key in the car door at 8 o’clock on a Monday night,” David recalls. The assailants took his car, wallet and phone; then, told him to lie down. David refused and an altercation ensued, but thankfully he got away uninjured. A few months later, the assailants were caught. “They were 15, 16 years old; it really shook me that these young boys’ lives could be ruined for absolutely no reason,” David,

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who is now the executive director of North Grand Neighborhood Services (NGNS), explains. “It just seemed senseless. That’s when I decided I had to do something different. I refused to lie down when they were robbing me, but figuratively, I was lying down that whole time by not participating or giving back.” A St. Louis native, David feels lucky to have benefited from programs for low-income families that supported him all the way through graduating from Cardinal Ritter High School. He went on to Harris Stowe State University (back when it was a college) and wound up doing corporate human resources to staff information technology jobs at Capgemini. “I was doing well,” he says, “but I was never fully fulfilled.” To compensate, he coached, volunteered and mentored to make himself feel like he was part of the community. He pushed to bring together people who were struggling with those who were thriving. After the robbery, he found a job recruiting mentors and tutors for at-risk middle schoolers. Three years later, he came to NGNS, where he has worked as executive director since 2010. “I thrive on knowing what we do matters, and it’s really helping,” he says. “The community isn’t thriving, but segments of the community are starting to thrive.”

I thrive on knowing what we do matters, and it’s really helping. Earlier this summer, all eight high school seniors working at North City’s Angel Baked Cookies graduated—news that thrilled David and the staff and volunteers at NGNS, which oversees the nonprofit bakery. “We’ve been celebrating 100 percent graduation among the kids that have been part of our program—in a neighborhood where only 50 percent of kids graduate from high school. We’re really proud of that,” David says. Likewise, good news is coming out of NGNS’ affordable housing initiative, the Solomon Project. “We’ve been able to reduce the percentage of abandoned and neglected buildings from over 42 percent to less than 10 percent over the last four to five years,” he explains. The initiative has also converted four people to first-time homeowners, selling them new or newly renovated houses below cost. “I have a dual bottom line in a nonprofit: money and people,” David explains. And, really, who can argue with that?

A Performer at Heart Carolyn Chiang Rosebrough, 30

Senior Vice President, Fleishman-Hillard Most of the clients who turn to Carolyn Chiang Rosebrough for public relations and communications advice have no idea that her well-honed instincts for understanding what an audience wants to hear come from her years of performing as a world-class concert pianist. Carolyn started performing concerts at age 7, rising quickly to the level of international competitions, Carnegie Hall performances and solos with orchestras. Then, during her junior year of college at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, she woke up out of the blue one morning with her left hand in excruciating pain. When a long string of doctors couldn’t find the cause, she was forced to give up performing almost overnight. “It was incredibly devastating,” Carolyn says. “I was heartbroken.” At the time, she simply found it too painful to discuss. “It’s been 10 years now—I think part of the reason it sounds so matter-of-fact is that I have enough distance from it now. It’s almost as if it’s the story of someone else,” explains Carolyn, who is now a senior vice president at FleishmanHillard. Carolyn can now also appreciate her parents’ wisdom in making sure she still developed other interests during her childhood in Indiana, to the point that she even applied to the more academically-focused Stanford University in California after high school. When she had to give up performing, Carolyn reapplied to Stanford and started studying political science. An internship at a PR agency immediately clicked, because “in my career as a pianist, I was on the other side,” she explains. Now she approaches whatever her clients are doing as a bit of a performance, knowing full well how important the presentation is. “A brand is all about identifying an audience and how a message will resonate with them. How do you communicate with them to make them be in that moment with you?” It’s the same question that motivated

I’m still engaging with audiences and trying to make a lasting impression. I want them to see something that they’re never going to forget. her as a pianist—except now she thinks about a larger (usually national or international) audience for her clients’ media strategies, integrated communications tactics and social marketing. “I’m still engaging with audiences and trying to make a lasting impression,” Carolyn says. “I want them to see something that they’re never going to forget.” The demands of the PR world are no problem for Carolyn, who grew up with an equally demanding schedule. Her fast rise through the ranks—first in San Francisco with firms like

Ketchum and Bite Communications, then with Fleishman-Hillard in the Bay Area and St. Louis— is similar to the trajectory she experienced in music. As one of the youngest senior vice presidents at Fleishman-Hillard, few would dispute that her second successful career is in full swing. Now that the reality of her pianist career has faded a bit into the distance, Carolyn is once again able to attend concerts for pleasure. “I feel like I’m always ‘on’ naturally, even outside of my job,” she says. “I’ll always be a performer at heart.”

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SAINT LOUIS GIVES BACK A look inside St. Louisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; local businesses giving back to the community

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PNC Grow Up Great PNC Bank knows that children are the future, and that a business cannot succeed if its communities are not well positioned for future growth and success. This is why PNC chooses to devote resources and human capital to seed ideas, foster development initiatives and support nonprofit organizations. Grow Up Great® is PNC’s $350 million investment in early childhood education. Founded by The PNC Financial Services Group, the mission of Grow Up Great and its Spanish-language equivalent, Crezca con Éxito, is to develop stronger, smarter and healthier children, families and communities. The program provides leadership, advocacy, resources and volunteers to assist parents, caregivers and communities in their efforts to increase the potential for young children to succeed. Improving children’s intellectual, social and emotional development in the earliest years, birth to age 5, can be vital to their long-term success in school and in life. Resources for educators and parents focus on:

• Supporting professional development of teachers through training • Exposing children to innovative technology combined with curriculum to create an uninhibited, fun learning environment • Educating parents on how to best use the resources available to them Whether reading to children, planting gardens, painting classrooms, providing technology support or teaching financial education classes to parents and staff, PNC employees take an active role in PNC Grow Up Great. Through Grants for Great Hours, employees who volunteer 40+ hours at one early education center receive a $1,000 grant to present to that center—which has sparked an extraordinary volunteer participation rate. Visit pncgrowupgreat.com for more information about Grow Up Great.

• Encouraging interest in science, nature and music while developing math and reading readiness skills • Developing important cognitive and social skills through play

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DID YOU KNOW? • Since January 2011, PNC employees in St. Louis have logged more than 2,000 volunteer hours at Grow Up Great organizations throughout the St. Louis area. • In September 2010, The PNC Foundation announced a $500,000 grant to Grace Hill Settlement House to help 250 underserved St. Louis preschoolers develop math, reading, cognitive and social skills to find success in kindergarten. • “For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving,” is a free bilingual multimedia kit and mobile app by the makers of “Sesame Street” that provides parents, caregivers and educators with strategies and resources to turn everyday experiences into financial moments for kids.

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Peabody Energy Peabody Energy views good corporate citizenship as making a positive difference in every community where it operates. From its St. Louis home, the company provides clean, affordable and abundant energy—vital for job creation and economic growth. Peabody focuses its charitable investments on the education of the next generation and by empowering agencies and organizations that create vibrant, successful communities. In 2011, Peabody’s Community Partnership Program invested $9.5 million in organizations that share its goal of improving lives and livelihoods. The company’s Leaders in Education program honors K-12 education professionals who help children achieve their true potential with $1,000 grants awarded through a community nomination process. The company is also playing an essential role in revitalizing the heart of Downtown St. Louis. In 2011, it entered into a long-term lease at Peabody Plaza, securing its presence as the

largest public company headquartered in the city. It also helped make possible the rebirth of the legendary Peabody Opera House, one of America’s great Downtown landmarks. Peabody encourages employee charitable giving and volunteerism and has programs in place to convert each employee’s good deeds into even greater impact, including Matching Gift and Dollars for Doers programs. Both provide company funding toward eligible nonprofit organizations that employees support. Through community partnerships with more than 100 organizations, including Junior Achievement, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Pedal the Cause, Peabody helps engage its employees to volunteer their time, talent and treasure for worthy causes. Employees also participate in grassroots fundraising and donation efforts. In 2011, the company’s St. Louis employees donated almost 4,000 pounds of food and 600 winter clothing items to Operation Food Search during a “Cans and Coats” drive.

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DiD You Know? Peabody Energy’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Boyce, is fundraising chair for the 2012 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign. Peabody has a half-century-plus history as a major employer and civic leader in St. Louis, and its employees have supported United Way for more than 40 years, boasting employee participation rates of 79 percent and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised each year. 76

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spotlights From small gestures to major fundraisers, St. Louis is filled with people and organizations ready to lend a helping hand. Living in one of the country’s most philanthropic cities, St. Louisians are finding any and every way to give back. Read on for a look at nine local nonprofits who are lending hearts and hands to our community and how you can get involved.

AmericAn Lung AssociAtion in missouri

Food outreAcH

mission stAtement: The American Lung Association’s mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

mission stAtement: Food Outreach’s mission is to provide individual dietetic counseling and critical nutrition services to enhance the quality of life of low-income men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS or cancer.

upcoming events: Join us on march 23, 2013 for the Fight for Air climb. Our signature fundraising event challenges people to climb 40 floors of the Metropolitan Square Building in Downtown St. Louis in support of those who have lung disease and in memory of those who have passed away. Over five years, the event has raised $1.5 million to support local program services. Register at masterthemet.org. How to Lend A HeLping HAnd: The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health association, and we need you, your time and your skills. Volunteers are vital to the success of our programs, special events and advocacy efforts. Submit a volunteer application at breathehealthy.org or call 314.645.5505.

1118 Hampton Ave. · st. Louis, mo 63139 314.645.5505 · breathehealthy.org

How Food outreAcH Betters our communitY: Many of our clients are homeless or living below the poverty level, and do not understand how nutrition impacts their disease process. Our comprehensive services include an Integrated Frozen Prepared Meal and Grocery Program, which provides 500,000 meals annually to clients in need, paired with Registered Dietitians who provide the knowledge clients need to help maintain their strength, rebuild damaged tissue and replenish their bodies’ stores of nutrients to help fight disease. How to Lend A HeLping HAnd: Volunteers are the lifeblood of Food Outreach. You can assist with food preparation and packing, distribute meals in the grocery center, deliver meals to clients’ homes or help serve clients on Hot Lunch Mondays. 3117 olive st. · st. Louis, mo 63103 314.652.3663 · foodoutreach.org

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JDRF – ImpRovIng LIves. CuRIng Type 1 DIabeTes.

mIssIon sTaTemenT: The goal of JDRF is to improve the lives of all people with T1D while making progress through research to treat, cure and prevent the disease. How JDRF beTTeRs ouR CommunITy: JDRF has been the leading global funder of diabetes research for more than 40 years. All of the tots, teens and adults with T1D require multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin is NOT a cure. upComIng evenTs: Join the JDRF walk to Cure Diabetes – Sunday, October 7, 2012 – Upper Muny Parking Lot – Forest Park. More than 25,000 people will support the JDRF Greater MO and Southern IL Chapter. Register at walk.jdrf.org How To LenD a HeLpIng HanD: Volunteers are needed for year-round special events and in-office support. Contact Linda Short at lshort@jdrf.org 50 Crestwood executive Center · suite 401 · st. Louis, mo 63126 314.729.1846 · jdrfstl.org

PEDAL THE CAUSE MiSSion STATEMEnT: Our mission is to provide funding for cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital through our annual cycling challenge. It is our hope that research funded by Pedal the Cause will ultimately lead to a cure for cancer.

THe J (JewIsH CommunITy CenTeR)

How PEDAL THE CAUSE BETTErS oUr CoMMUniTy: Funds from Pedal the Cause will promote innovation and collaboration among physicians and assist in up-and-coming researchers so that bold ideas can turn into clinical applications quickly. Last year, the challenge raised $1.3 million for cancer research through the efforts of more than 1,300 cyclists, 500 volunteers and 10,000 donors. UPCoMing EvEnTS: Pedal the Cause’s annual cancer fundraising bike challenge will take place Oct. 7 in Downtown St. Louis. This event is more than just a ride—it is a collaborative movement towards finding a cure that is powered by the St. Louis community. How To LEnD A HAnD: For riders, there are four different courses to choose from this year: 15 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and 80 miles for the diehard riders! For those who don’t want to get out on the open roads, there are 100 spin bikes available and a kids’ challenge for the little ones, as well as opportunities to register as a virtual rider or volunteer. There are participation opportunities for all cyclists and non-cyclists alike, so get your office or friends together and make a weekend of it!

mIssIon sTaTemenT: The J seeks to be an interactive, multi-generational gathering place for the Jewish community and the St. Louis community at large. We promote individual physical and spiritual growth, create a caring and responsible community which supports those in need, and encourage an appreciation for Jewish identity, history and cultural heritage through engaging and innovative education, programming and services.

wHy yoUr HELP iS viTAL: Pedal the Cause is an organization dedicated to putting an end to a disease that currently affects one in two men and one in three women. With these kinds of numbers, we know that everyone is touched by cancer in one way or another. Our goal is clear: come together to fight for a world without cancer. Every dollar raised from the event stays in St. Louis and helps provide critical research seed money to advance life-saving, cutting-edge treatments for a variety of cancers. As we approach our third event, we’ve set the bar high with a goal of raising $2 million for cancer research. Riders, volunteers and donors alike can play an integral role in helping us reach this goal.

How THe J beTTeRs ouR CommunITy: In addition to offering two state-of-the-art fitness centers and a wealth of health and wellness services, the J provides numerous social services for those in need. We feed the homebound elderly, enabling many to continue living independently. Our Adult Day Center provides care for those who need it and respite for their caregivers. Two accredited Early Childhood Centers provide resources and curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. Our Inclusion program serves more than 300 people with developmental disabilities and invites them to participate in activities they might not otherwise get to enjoy.

1001 Craig Road · suite 450 · st. Louis, mo 63141 314.787.1990 · pedalthecause.org

16801 baxter Rd. · Chesterfield, mo 63005 314.432.5700 · jccstl.org

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2 millstone Campus Drive · st. Louis mo 63146 314.432.5700 · jccstl.org

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Membership, Sports Leagues, Personal Training

Culture

Recreation

Featuring keynote speaker Carrie Fisher + 30 more authors!

Choose 5K or 10K

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival November 4 -15

TRY US FOR FREE! Today’s J is open to anyone, with something for everyone. Two great fitness centers are only the beginning. Drop in or call to schedule an appointment, and ask for your FREE trial* compliments of ALIVE magazine.

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Citizens for Modern transit Mission stateMent: CMT leads advocacy efforts for an integrated, affordable and convenient public transportation system to drive economic growth and improve quality of life—with light rail expansion as the critical component. HoW YoU Can Be inVoLVed: Through programs like the Guaranteed Ride Home, Ten Toe Express, Walkabouts and Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panels, CMT encourages St. Louisans to give transit a try. 911 Washington ave. · ste. 200 · st. Louis, Mo 63101 314.231.7272 · cmt-stl.org · facebook.com/stL.CMt · @CMt_stL

Go! st. LoUis Mission stateMent: GO! St. Louis encourages individuals and families in the St. Louis region to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle year round, through community collaborations, school-based programming and new, unique fitness events. UPCoMinG eVents: The GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon, presented by Express Scripts, runs October through May. Students in grades K-8 read 26 books, right the community with 26 good deeds and run 26 miles over the sixmonth program.

ART &

SOUL III

Artwork • Music • Auction Come enjoy great food, cocktails and live music by the fabulous CoCo Soul. Bid on one-of-akind artwork made by Neighborhood Houses’ After School students plus much more.

Thursday, August 23 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Sheldon Ballroom 3648 Washington Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108

Sponsors include: Bryan Cave, LLP; Deaconess Foundation Underwriters include: Brown Shoe Charitable Trust

300 Hunter ave. · ste. 107 · st. Louis, Mo 63124 314.727.0800 · gostlouis.org

LittLe sHoP aroUnd tHe Corner

Transit; connecting people,

places and the St. Louis region.

Mission stateMent: The Little Shop Around the Corner is an upscale resale shop specializing in antiquities, fine furniture, vintage jewelry and ephemera. All sales benefit the Missouri Botanical Garden. WHY YoUr HeLP is VitaL: The Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation’s oldest botanical garden and a National Historic Landmark. It is an oasis of beauty and family fun, dedicated to education, science and conservation. 4474 Castleman ave. · st Louis, Mo 63110 314.577.0891 · littleshop.org

neiGHBorHood HoUses HoW neiGHBorHood HoUses Betters oUr CoMMUnitY: Neighborhood Houses operates After School Programs in five local elementary schools, provides early childhood care and education at Caroline Mission in the Gate District Neighborhood, and supports adolescent mothers through its “Girls Night Out!” program.

Get on board with Citizens for Modern Transit today to ensure a bright future for St. Louis tomorrow with transit! Join us at upcoming events, become a member, support transit in your community!

UPCoMinG eVents: On Aug. 23, join us for Art & Soul III at the Sheldon Ballroom, with live music from CoCo Soul and a silent auction featuring student artwork. 5621 delmar Blvd. · suite 104 · st. Louis, Mo 63112 314.383.1733 · neighborhoodhouses.org 80

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Citizens for Modern Transit | 911 Washington Ave. Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63101 | 314.231.7272 | cmt-stl.org

“…people with HIV who suffer from hunger and/or nutritional deﬁcits are more susceptible to opportunistic infections …and less likely to recover from them” — world health organization

“…up to 40% of cancer patients die from causes related to malnutrition, not the cancer itself” — national cancer institute

For nearly a quarter of a century our mission has been to provide nutritious meals, nutrition counseling and caring interactions. The demand for our services continues to soar, yet we have never turned away an eligible client. Please help by donating food, funds or your time.

Your support is critical.

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hether you’re shopping for that perfect gift or looking for a worthy cause to accept your donation, please remember the Little Shop Around the Corner. It’s one more tax-deductible way to support the Missouri Botanical Garden! 4474 Castleman, St. Louis, Missouri 63110 (314) 577-0891 • www.littleshop.org All proceeds support April 2012

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POWER

Influential

PLAYERS Women

ALIVE and PNC Bank joined forces this summer to host an intimate dinner at the Back Bar @ Scape, honoring St. Louis’ most influential women and community leaders. It was a beautiful, breezy June evening as guests gathered at the patio bar for a cocktail hour and five-course dinner prepared by Chef Eric Kelly.

As the cocktail hour came to a close, conversations shifted to the tables as guests took their places for the seated dinner. Before the first course came out, Rick Sems, Regional President of PNC Bank, took a moment to address the guests. He thanked everyone for coming and introduced some of his colleagues from PNC, including Brian Bauer, Maurice Quiroga, Ellen Simmons and Steve Wisniewski. Chef Eric Kelly stepped out of the kitchen to introduce the meal guests were about to enjoy, with each course perfectly paired with a wine. The meal 88

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started with a refreshing crab salad with chilled gazpacho sauce, preserved lemon and green tomato, followed by a dandelion salad with grilled peaches and fresh mozzarella. The creamy asparagus risotto was a fan favorite, and the main course of pan roasted Alaskan halibut was as fresh as could be. The delectable dessert of Venezuelan Maracaibo chocolate paté, Dutch chocolate gelato and drunken Michigan cherries had tables calling for seconds—and Chef Kelly obliged with an extra plate of cherries to pass around. As the evening wrapped up, guests initiated the ritualistic passing of the business cards, accompanied by plenty of warm wishes and smiles. Each guest went home with a lavish gift bag containing a $50 gift card to Scape American Bistro, a sample bottle of Purus Vodka, a colorful wallet from PNC, a coupon to 10denza and other treats. ALIVE staffers were not the only ones reluctant to leave so many smart and successful women. It was a truly inspiring group to be a part of. ALIVE SPECIAL PROMOTION

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Guests of the latest Power Players event tasted a sophisticated selection of passed hors d’oeuvres by Scape, including parmesan crisps with goat cheese mousse, sweet Santa Barbara shrimp with avocado salad, sesame coronets with spicy tuna and more. They also enjoyed complimentary drinks from the bar, including tasty pink lemonade and punch made with Purus Vodka—perfect for the summer evening.

The Guest List Brian Bauer, Senior Vice President at PNC Bank

husband, Duke Niedringhaus, Vice President at J.W. Terrill

Nicole Benoist, Director and Managing Curator of Collective at MX, and guest, Katie Forster, Attorney at Lashly & Baer

Maurice Quiroga, EVP and Managing Director for PNC Wealth Management

Christine Burghoff, Wealth Advisor at Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation

Gwen Ragno, Associate Editor at ALIVE Magazine

Mary Burke, CEO at the Academy of Scienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;St. Louis, and daughter, Stephanie Kessler, Procurement Specialist at Ralcorp Holdings Pamela Calvert, Owner of Savvy Surrounding Style, and guest, Laurie Morris, Project Manager at Savvy Surrounding Style Genevieve Cortinovis, Owner of Dipped and Dyed, and guest, Tom Schmidt, Owner of Franco and Nico Restaurants Cabanne Howard, Employee Communications Manager at Peabody Energy Stacey Kamps, Vice President and CFO at Koch Development, and husband, Jay Kamps, Director of Market Development Organization at Nestle Purina Amy Lorenz-Moser, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale Jenny Marler, Managing Partner at SNR Denton Michelle Matava, CFA at Huber, Ring, Helm & Co. Patti McKelvey, Owner and CEO of McKelvey Properties, and daughter, Jennifer McKelvey-Kaufer, Commercial Sales Associate at McKelvey Properties Marcia Niedringhaus, Owner of Chase Park Plaza, and

Kitty Ratcliffe, President, St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission Hillary Sale, Law Professor at Washington University, and guest, Laura Rosenbury, Law Professor at Washington University Sunny Schaefer, Executive Director of Operation Food Search Mary Schoolman, Co-Executive Director at Educational Multimedia, Inc. Rick Sems, Regional President at PNC Bank Marilyn Sheperd, Executive Director of Grand Center, and guest, Lisette Dennis, Grants and Volunteer Manager at Regional Arts Commission Ellen Simmons, VP and Senior Wealth Planner for PNC Wealth Management Marilyn Spieldoch, CPA Jennifer Dulin Wiley, Executive Editor at ALIVE Magazine, and guest, Carolyn Chiang Rosebrough, Senior Vice President at Fleishman-Hillard Steve Wisniewski, Senior Relationship Manager at PNC Wealth Management

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spirits

Hop Scotch by Matt Sorrell

Scotch whisky is more often

thought of as being enjoyed straight— maybe with a drop or two of water to open it up—than as the basis of a cocktail. Because of the almost overwhelming variety of flavor profiles available, from peat to sweet, scotch is definitely one of the more challenging spirits to work with as a mixologist. But, before you consider your glass half empty, try these classic concoctions that take delicious advantage of the smoky complexity of the classic whisky style. Here are three of the most popular scotch recipes that have stood the test of time to get you started. Blood & Sand oz. Scotch Whisky 3⁄4 oz. Cherry Heering 3⁄4 oz. Sweet Vermouth 3⁄4 oz. Orange Juice 3⁄4

This classic named for a Rudolph Valentino movie is one of those drinks that looks fairly unappealing on paper, but the end result really transcends the individual ingredients. It’s sweet, but saved from being cloying by the flavorful depth of the scotch. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel. continued p.92

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Rob Roy 2 oz. Scotch Whisky 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth 2-3 Dashes Angostura Bitters An homage to the famous Scottish hero, this drink is basically a scotch version of the venerable Manhattan. Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel. Bobby Burns 1.5 oz. Scotch Whisky 1.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 Dashes Benedictine

Try making these drinks at first

with a quality blended scotch, such as Chivas Regal 12, Dewar’s White Label or Johnnie Walker Red Label. These spirits are a bit more accessible flavor-wise, and they’re also easier on the wallet than most single malts. If you feel like springing for a single malt, avoid the heavily peated varieties and opt for something a bit milder. Glenfiddich 12, one of the most popular single malts on the market, makes for a fine foundation. Springbank 15 provides a subtly sweet base for a fabulous cocktail, as does the completely unpeated Bruichladdich Rocks. All of these scotch cocktails are traditionally served up, but there’s nothing wrong with adding an ice cube or two if you prefer. The recipies are also great springboards for experimentation. Not only can different whiskies be substituted to produce widely varying flavors, but all of these creations rely heavily on sweet vermouth to bring a variety of notes, from herbal to vegetal, to the final product.

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St. Louis Restaurant Guide visit alivemag.com for an expanded list of recommended spots to eat and drink.

Midtown/ Downtown AL’S RESTAURANT In its 85th year of service, featuring award-winning steaks and seafood. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 1200 N. 1st St., 314.421.6399. $$$ BAILEYS’ RANGE Creative, upscale takes on the classic burger, as well as boozy milkshakes and niche sodas. Lunch and dinner daily. 920 Olive St., 314.241.8121. $$ Blondie’s Delectable eats, treats and a selection of specialty drinks inspired by famous blondes. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Mon.-Sat. 1301 Washington Ave., 314.241.6100. B $ BLOOD & SAND A members-only spot boasting bold and exciting creations in the kitchen and behind

the bar. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 1500 St. Charles St., 314.241.7263. $$$ BRIDGE TAP HOUSE and WINE BAR A large craft beer and wine selection, as well as meat and cheese plates, sandwiches and salads. Lunch and dinner daily. 1004 Locust St., 314.241.8141. $$ BURGER BAR Celeb chef Hubert Keller offers build-your-own gourmet burgers with a large list of breads, meats and condiments. Lunch and dinner daily. 999 N. 2nd St., 314.881.7580. $$ CAFé PINtxOS A bright, busy

key $ Entrées average under $10 $$ Entrées $10–$17 $$$ Entrées $18+

breakfast shop by morning, a trendy tapas bar by night. Breakfast Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 3407 Olive St., 314.338.2500. $$ Café Ventana An extensive lunch selection, including sandwiches, beignets and pastries with your coffee. Open daily. 3919 W. Pine Blvd., 314.531.7500. $ CIELO Quality Italian cuisine, dynamic beverages and stunning views. Open daily. 999 N. 2nd St., 314.881.5759. $$$ B Copia Modern interpretations of classic American cuisine with a

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

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Named after the famed Scottish poet, this libation is a bit spicy and herbal, thanks to the Benedictine. There are many versions; this recipe is from the timeless mixologist’s tome, “The Savoy Cocktail Book.” Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

legendary wine garden. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 1122 Washington Ave., 314.241.9463. $$$ DIABLITOS CANTINA Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine with more than 100 types of house-infused tequila. Lunch and dinner daily. 3761 Laclede Ave., 314.644.4430. $ FLANNERY’S PUB Traditional Irish pub known for an impressive beer list and game-day coverage. Lunch and dinner daily. 1324 Washington Ave., 314.241.8885. $ The Fountain on Locust Freshly made appetizers, entrées, fine ice creams and retro cocktails in a hand-painted Art Deco interior. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 3037 Locust St., 314.535.7800. $ The Good Pie Specialty Napoletanastyle pizzas, like The Good Pie with buffalo mozzarella. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 3137 Olive St., 314.289.9391. $$ 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. $$ new 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. $ Lucas Park Grille A seasonal menu featuring soups, salads and New American entrées. Lunch and dinner daily. 1234 Washington Ave., 314.241.7770. $$$ B

Mango Peruvian fusion dishes add a twist to foods you thought you knew. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 1101 Lucas Ave., 314.621.9993. $$

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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 Mon.-Sat. 1001

Washington Ave., 314.621.6001. Multiple locations, mosaictapas.com $$

Bob's Seafood at Vin de Set

Pickles Classic sandwiches like New York Pastrami and one of the best roast beef sandwiches in town. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 701 Olive St., 314.241.2255. $ Prime 1000 High-end steaks in a chic setting. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner 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. $$$ TONY’S A St. Louis institution known for fine Italian cuisine and an extensive wine selection. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 410 Market St., 314.231.7007. $$$ VIto’s Known for exceptional Italian cuisine and Sicilian-style pizza. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sun. 3515 Lindell Blvd., 314.534.8486. $$

Summer Catch Vin de Set and Bob’s Seafood are teaming up this summer to bring the sea to St. Louis with the new Fresh Fish Market, every Thursday night. Each week, Executive Chef Ivy Magruder chooses six of Bob’s freshest, finest catches and offers them on the restaurant’s signature rooftop patio. Fish are displayed according to taste, from mild to strong, in a booth reminiscent of a European fish market. Prices range from $20-$64—the largest fish can feed up to three people. After guests make their selection, it’s grilled to order and served with Vin de Set’s special jasmine rice, green beans and choice of dipping sauce (2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.241.8989, vindeset.com). – Alahandra Jones

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 Smokey, Memphis-style BBQ with generous portions. Lunch Tue.-Sat.; dinner Fri.-Sat. 1627 S. 9th St., 314.621.3107. $$ Chava’s Authentic Mexican cuisine known for large portions and tangy margaritas. Lunch and dinner daily. 925 Geyer Ave., 314.241.5503. $ Eleven eleven Mississippi Culinary classics from Tuscany and Northern California. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 1111 Mississippi Ave., 314.241.9999. $$$

Franco Country-French fare with a modern twist. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 1535 S. 8th St., 314.436.2500. $$$ MOLLY’S IN SOULARD Southern Creole favorites and one of STL’s largest outdoor patios. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 816 Geyer Ave., 314.241.6200. $$ B the Mud house Fresh-roasted coffee, sandwiches, soups and pastries. Breakfast and lunch daily. 2101 Cherokee St., 314.776.6599. $

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. $$

NICHE An award-winning neighborhood bistro with a fabulous menu of American cuisine. Dinner daily. 1831 Sidney St., 314.773.7755. $$$ Park Avenue Coffee Chauvin coffee, bagels, house-made muffins, smoothies and a selection of more than 70 gooey butter cakes. Open daily. 1919 Park Ave., 314.621.4020. Multiple locations, parkavenuecoffe. com. $ PW Pizza Classic pies and one-of-akind recipes with a focus on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Lunch and dinner daily. 2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.241.7799. $$

Siete Luminarias Traditional Mexican fare featuring such staples as tacos and gorditas and specialties like pambazo. Lunch and dinner daily. 2818 Cherokee St., 314.932.1333. $ Soulard’s Restaurant Contemporary Southern cuisine and grilled-to-perfection steaks. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; breakfast Sat. 1731 S. 7th St., 314.241.7956. $$$ B SqWires A seasonal menu featuring fresh interpretations of American classics. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 1415 S. 18th St., 314.865.3522. $$ B vin de set French cuisine served under the stars on the rooftop bar and bistro. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.Sun. 2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.241.8989. $$$ B August 2012

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eat+Drink / where to go 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 Ave., 314.454.0600. $$ B Chi A trendy Japanese sushi bar with some of the best rolls in St. Louis. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 4 N. Euclid Ave., 314.367.2209. $ CrÊpes: etc. An upscale patisserie serving both sweet and savory crêpes, as well as a variety of homemade pastries, soups and sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Fri.-Sat. 52 Maryland Plaza, 314.367.2200. $ the Drunken Fish Japanese sushi lounge with everything from tuna tataki to traditional rolls. Half off signature martinis on Martini Mondays. Lunch and dinner daily. 1 Maryland Plaza, 314.367.4222. $$ La Dolce Via Family-owned bakery and café with delectable handmade desserts. Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun. 4470 Arco Ave., 314.534.1699. $ B Herbie’s Vintage 72 Contemporary American cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Dinner daily. 405 N. Euclid Ave., 314.769.9595. $$ B new Layla

A fresh take on Lebanese cuisine with an energetic atmosphere and live entertainment. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. 4317 Manchester Ave. 314.535.5500. $$

Pi Creative cocktails, homemade desserts and delicious San Fran-style pizza. Open daily. 400 N. Euclid Ave., 314.367.4300. Multiple locations, restaurantpi.com. $ Salt Upscale dishes from Chef Wes Johnson, like sorghum lacquered duck, served in the unique ambiance of a former CWE mansion. Dinner Wed.-Mon. 4356 Lindell Blvd., B 314.932.5787. $$ SANCTUARIA Fresh, Pan-Latin tapas,

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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 single-malt scotch list. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 8 S. B Sarah St., 314.535.0551. $$ new SoHo Restaurant + Lounge A chic, modern lounge boasting sophisticated southern cuisine and cocktails. Dinner Wed.-Sat. 4229 Manchester Ave., 314.932.5554. $$

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. $

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. $$ B FARMHAUS Edgy Southern and Midwestern food with a locavore focus from Chef Kevin Willmann. Lunch Mon.-Thu.; dinner Wed.-Sat. 3257 Ivanhoe Ave., 314.647.3800. $$ Gian-Tony’s Owner Tony Catarinicchia brings recipes straight from Sicily with fresh ingredients from the onsite garden. Dinner daily. 5356 Daggett Ave., 314.772.4893. $$ GUIDO’S A distinguished mix of Italian and Spanish cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. 5046 Shaw Ave.,

LORENZO’S TRATTORIA Northern Italian cuisine with contemporary flavors. Dinner daily. 1933 Edwards St., 314.773.2223. $$ MANGIA ITALIANO Casual cuisine in an intimate interior with live music several nights a week. Lunch and dinner daily. 3145 S. Grand Blvd., 314.664.8585. $$$ modesto Amongst a sea of Italian restaurants, Modesto serves up classic Spanish tapas and flat breads. Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5257 Shaw Ave., 314.772.8272. $ O’CONNELL’S PUB Famous for burgers, fish and chips and Coney Island hot dogs. Lunch and dinner daily. 4652 Shaw Ave., 314.773.6600. $ The ROYALE A tavern-style restaurant and bar with drinks named for different parts of the city. Lunch and dinner daily. 3132 S. Kingshighway Blvd., 314.772.3600. $$ Sasha’s on Shaw A cozy neighborhood wine bar with a tasty selection of small plates and crêpes. Lunch and dinner daily. 4069 Shaw Blvd., Shaw, 314.771.7274. $$ Three Monkeys A lively spot featuring a wide variety of coastal cuisine and an extensive wine selection. Dinner Mon.-Sun. 3153 Morgan Ford Road, 314.772.9800. $$ B

University City/ The LooP Bici café Mediterranean and Italian cuisine and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Lunch Wed.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 7401 Pershing Ave., 314.721.8484. $$ Blueberry Hill Joe Edwards’ flagship restaurant, known for its beer selection and great burgers. Lunch and dinner daily. 6504 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.4444. $ Blue Ocean Sushi A contemporary Japanese restaurant with all-you-can-eat sushi and à la carte items like chicken teriyaki. Lunch and dinner daily. 6335 Delmar Blvd., 314.726.6477. $$ ECLIPSE Located in the Moonrise Hotel, featuring cosmic dècor and a

creative American menu. Open daily. 6177 Delmar Blvd., 314.726.2222. B $$$ new Frida’s

Deli This meatless deli dishes out vegetarian- and veganfriendly smoothies, soups, sandwiches and more. Lunch Tue.-Sun. 622 North and South Road, 314.727.6500. $ Ginger Bistro Asian fusion cuisine in a cozy, modern atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily. 6665 Delmar Blvd., 314.222.2588. $$

HIRO Sushi The flavors of the izakaya explosion with unique ingredients and beautiful presentation. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 609 Eastgate Ave., 314.721.9168. $ Market Pub House A traditional American eatery with a lively atmosphere. Lunch and dinner 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. $$

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new Nico Mediterranean cuisine with a seasonally inspired menu, featuring items like Serrano Croquettes and Moroccan Lamb. Lunch and dinner daily. 6526 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.0200. $$ B

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Tavolo V Neapolitan-style pizza and modern Italian cuisine, served in an airy, STL-inspired space in The Loop. Dinner Mon.-Sun. 6118 Delmar Blvd., 314.721.4333. $$

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Three Kings Upscale pub fare with a Mediterranean influence. Lunch and dinner daily. 6307 Delmar Blvd., 314.721.3355. $$

Clayton/ Ladue/ Richmond heights Araka A delightful eatery in The Crescent featuring delicious globally-inspired cuisine. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 131 Carondelet Plaza, 314.725.6777. $$$ BARcelona A see-and-be-seen hotspot to nosh on Spanish tapas. Lunch and dinner daily. 34 N. Central Ave., 314.863.9909. $$

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cuisine. Stop by during happy hour for oyster shooters. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 14 N. Central Ave., 314.932.7377. $$$ COMPANION Acclaimed for fresh ingredients and signature sandwiches and soups. Breakfast and lunch daily. 8143 Maryland Ave., 314.721.5454. Multiple locations, companionstl.com. THE CROSSING A seasonal menu of farm-to-table fare. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 7823 Forsyth Blvd., 314.721.7375. $$$

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St. Louis and the Chocolate Factory Candy-lovers have cause to celebrate this month, as St. Louis’ famous Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company opens its new 30,000-sq.-ft. factory on The Hill to the public. The choco-curious can now see how their favorite signature treats are made, from chocolate-covered strawberries to the decadent International Truffle Line. With 500 different treats in production, the experience will always be changing—starting with the newest addition, the Italian “Hill” Truffle, inspired by the factory’s new home (5025 Pattison Ave., 1.888.222.7710). - MaRY BEARD new BLACKFINN

AMERICAN GRILLE Seafood, steak, chicken and pasta in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily. 1147 Saint B Louis Galleria, 314.726.5300. $$

BOCCI BAR A taste of northern Italy with contemporary flair. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 16 N. 1/16/12 9:21 AM Central Ave., 314.932.1040. $$ BRIO TUSCAN GRILL Delicious Tuscan-inspired food that’s upscale yet affordable. Lunch and dinner daily. 1601 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314.432.4410. $$ B CITY COFFEEHOUSE & CRÊPERIE Sweet and savory crêpes, Belgian waffles and more. Open daily. 36 N. Brentwood Blvd., 314.862.2489. $ B COASTAL BISTRO & BAR Fresh-fromthe-coast oysters and low-country

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new Crushed Red Urban bake and chop shop serving pizzas and salads made with the freshest ingredients. Lunch and dinner daily. 8007 Maryland Ave., 314.725.8007. $

Demun Oyster Bar The ultimate destination for seafood enthusiasts with fresh oysters from the West Coast daily. Lunch and dinner daily. 740 Demun Ave., 314.725.0322. $$ I Fratellini Fine Italian dining with an intimate atmosphere and mouthwatering entrées and desserts. Lunch Mon.-Sun.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 7624 Wydown Blvd., 314.727.7901. $$$ Half and Half A quaint café renowned for inventive recipes with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri. 8135 Maryland Ave., 314.725.0719. B J.Buck’s A Clayton staple for business lunches and happy hour, with pizza, pasta, burgers and baby back ribs. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 101 S. Hanley Road, 314.725.4700. $$$ Kaldi’s Local coffee chain boasting a variety of flavored coffees and premium blends. Open daily. 700 Demun Ave., 314.727.9955. Multiple locations, kaldiscoffee.com. $ LESTER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Every sports-lover’s dream with TVs at every post and top-notch bar fare. Open daily. 9906 Clayton Road, 314.994.0055. Multiple locations, lestersrestaurant.com. $$ Mad Tomato A seasonal, farm-totable menu and fine selection of Italian wines, desserts and pastries. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 8000 Carondelet Ave., 314.932.5733. $$ MISO ON MERAMEC A popular sushi spot famed for its Pan-Asian food and lounge. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 16 N.

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Meramec Ave., 314.863.7888. $$ Océano Premier seafood bistro known for fresh selections and exquisite flavor. Lunch and dinner daily. 44 N. Brentwood Blvd., 314.721.9400. $$$ B Roxane A cozy tapas-style spot with a Bohemian atmosphere and eclectic menu. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 12 N. Meramec Ave., 314.721.7700. $$ Tani Sushi bistro with traditional and fusion-style rolls Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 16 S. Bemiston Ave., 314.727.8264. $$ Tucci & Fresta’s Traditional Italian fare and an exceptional wine list, bringing a taste of The Hill to Clayton. Dinner daily. 15 N. Central Ave., 314.725.6588. $$$ B VINO NADOZ WINE BAR An intimate destination with an international wine experience and savory American fusion cuisine. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 16 The Blvd., 314.726.0400. $$

Kirkwood/ Maplewood/ Webster Groves the block A restaurant, butcher shop and bar boasting a farm-to-table concept with contemporary American fare. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 146 W. Lockwood Ave., 314.918.7900. $$ boogaloo Caribbean-inspired cuisine with a wide selection of smoked meats and tapas. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 7344 Manchester Road, 314.645.4803. $$ CYRANO’S CAFÉ Upscale café fare, famous for unique desserts like Cherries Jubilee and World’s Fair Éclair. Lunch and dinner daily. 603 East Lockwood Ave., 314.963.3232. $$ B

Home wine kitchen Seasonal American comfort food and wine pairings with service that treats you like family. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. 7322 Manchester Road, 314.802.7676. $$$ B Houlihan’s Great burgers and apps with one of the best happy hour specials in the city. Lunch and dinner daily. 1221 Strassner Drive, 314.863.9116.

Multiple locations, houlihans.com. $$

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MAI LEE RESTAURANT Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sun. 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, 314.645.2835. $$ MAYA CAFÉ Pan-Latin cuisine with house-made salsas and margaritas and live music regularly. Lunch Tue.-Sat.; dinner Tue.-Sun. 2726 Sutton Blvd., 314.781.4774. $$ One 19 North Tapas paired with an impressive wine list. Lunch and dinner daily. 119 North Kirkwood Road, 314.821.4119. $$ B OLYMPIA Greek classics like gyros, spanakopita and kebabs with traditional baklava or creamy rice pudding to finish. Lunch and dinner daily. 1542 McCausland Ave., 314.781.1299. $$ RANOUSH Classic Middle Eastern cuisine like shawarma, falafel and tabbouleh. Lunch and dinner daily. 200 N. Kirkwood Road, 314.984.8899. Multiple locations, ranoush.com. $$

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Robust The Robust Factor helps you navigate an impressive wine list and pair vino with unique tasting plates. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 227 W. Lockwood Ave., 314.963.0033. $$ BRANICA of kirkwood Formal Italian dining and a sharp wine bar. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. 451 S. Kirkwood Road, 314.909.7575. $$$

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new Southwest Diner Diner classics with a New Mexican twist and plenty of spice and color. Breakfast and lunch daily. 6803 Southwest Ave., 314.260.7244. $

TwinOak Wood Fired Fare Specialty wood-fired pizzas with toppings like seasonal veggies and roasted chorizo. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 1201 Strassner Drive 314.644.2772. $$ Water street Excelling in specialty and vintage cocktails with an intriguing menu of small plates. Lunch Thu.-Sat.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 7268 Manchester Road, 314.646.8355. $$

West County annie gunn’s Known for heartwarming dishes and seasonal specials. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 16806 Chesterfield Airport Road,

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haPPyhour guIDe Your guide to St. Louis’ best Happy Hour specials. Chevys Fresh Mex Endless Ribs Thursdays: The sweet and spicy Jalapeño glaze on our fall off the bone meaty ribs will have you craving more. Thursdays are your lucky day because Chevys is offering all you can eat ribs for only $10. Your choice of sides like French Fries, beans, or our house made escabeche. Try a Mexican beer or A Tall Mexican draft beer for just $3, or a Dos Lunas premium Tequila Margarita for $5.95 7 area locations! facebook.com/chevysstl @chevysstl chevysstl.com

haMburger Mary's Stop by any day of the week for great drink and food specials, including Mary-tinis for only $8. Join us on "Tini Tuesdays" for $2 off. Party on the patio every day, complete with its own bar and live entertainment. Peel and drink on the patio every Friday, with 3 for $1 peel-and-eat shrimp and $2 draft beers, from 5pm until the shrimp runs out!

3037 Olive St. St. Louis, MO 63103 314.533.MARY (6279) hamburgermarys.com/stlouis

Three Monkeys Three Monkeys has made itself the place to go in St. Louis for the best local craft beers, with 11 of its 16 beers on tap sourced from 7 local breweries. Come out for happy hour 3-6pm MondayFriday for discounted drafts, $2 domestic bottles, $2 wells, $3 house wines, $8 hand tossed pizzas and $5 appetizers in a great atmosphere with the friendliest service around.

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eat+Drink / where to go 636.532.7684. $$$ bistro 1130 Contemporary French cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. 1130 Town and Country Crossing Drive, 636.394.1130. $$$ BRISTOL SEAFOOD GRILL Fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails in a modern atmosphere. Lunch Sun.-Fri.; dinner daily. 11801 Olive Blvd., 314.567.0272. $$$ B Dave & Tony’s Premium Burger Joint The ultimate destination for burger-lovers. Lunch and dinner daily. 12766 Olive Blvd., 314.439.5100. $ GIANFABIO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ Italian dishes, brick-oven pizzas and pastries. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 127 Hilltown Village Center, 636.532.6686. $$

wood-fired steaks and seafood, with artful presentation. Dinner daily. 17A West County Center, Ste. A102, 314.965.4600. $$$ TABLE THREE Beautiful interior with a casual feel and varied menu offerings. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. 16765 Main Street, 636.458.4333. $$$ B

TACHIBANA asian fusion The oldest Japanese restaurant in St. Louis with authentic décor and a sushi bar. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 12967 Olive Blvd., 314.434.3455. $$ VEGADELI Vegetarian and vegan entrées, fresh juice and smoothies and a great selection of gluten-free baked goods. Lunch Tue.-Sun.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 177 Hilltown Village Center, 636.536.6938. $

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Popping Up Shop As farmers’ markets fill up with stalls from area farms pushing seasonal produce, fresh cheese and veggies, a new type of vendor has started setting up shop. Often without their own brickand-mortar shops to call home, these pop-up vendors bring their tasty, locally-sourced products to markets across town. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are flipped throughout the summer at The Big Cheese in the Tower Grove and Webster Groves markets. Each week, husband-and-wife duo Dave Lowell and Susana Moscoso offer a classic grilled cheese with fresh cheddar and Companion bread, as well as a seasonal special. Twists on the traditional recipe include goat cheese, strawberries, mint and blueberries. What’s more, each sandwich is dusted with kosher salt before being served for an added kick. More info at bigcheesestl.com. After two years of peddling cupcakes and cake balls in flavors like maple bacon, strawberry rhubarb and sweet potato at STL farmers’ markets, Kaylen Wissinger of Farm Fresh Cupcakes has built enough of a fan base to open her own shop. A successful Kickstarter campaign last spring raised the funds Wissinger needed to open the doors of Whisk: A Sustainable Bakeshop (2201 Cherokee St.) this fall. She’ll sell her usual treats, as well as pies, scones and more. Attendees of the Tower Grove Farmers' Market need not worry, though—Wissinger’s Farm – Heather Riske Fresh Cupcakes stall isn’t going anywhere.

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mozzarella to unique combinations like When in Rome (prosciutto and mozzarella with garlic sauce, topped with lightly dressed arugula) or Bleu Buffalo (Wood-fired chicken and caramelized onion with buffalo-bleu sauce). As a local, family-operated restaurant, TwinOak believes in pairing unique pizzas with locally brewed craft beers. The 100 percent local tap list includes brews from Urban Chestnut, 2nd Shift, Six Row Brewing Company and more. 1201 Strassner Drive · Brentwood, MO 63144 314.644.2772 · twinoakstl.com

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St. Louis’ newest spot for wood-fired pizza features a light, crispy crust with a pillowy-soft inside and made-fromscratch signature sauces. Everything at TwinOak is cooked in the custom-built wood-fired oven, reaching temperatures of more than 900 degrees to ensure deliciously caramelized toppings. The menu also includes salads, wraps and seafood, all using nothing but the freshest ingredients.

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A pizza craving can strike at any time. This is something Pointer’s Pizza understands. To ensure top-notch pies, Pointer’s uses the best oven in the world to bake signatures like the Mastodon and Veggie. The infamous “Pointersaurus” is a 28” pizza that weighs more than 10 lbs. and can feed up to 20 people. But, the menu does not only satisfy pizza-lovers. Pointer’s makes wings and toasted ravioli that can rival any establishment in St. Louis, and also offers pasta, sandwiches and salads. Open daily from 10am-2am, Pointer’s Pizza guarantees fast delivery within a 3-mile radius. Ranked No. 3 on Food Network’s “Top Five Pizzas with Pizzaz” and No. 8 on The Travel Channel’s “Top Ten Places to Pig Out,” it just might be St. Louis’ best-kept pizza secret. 1023 South Big Bend Blvd. · Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314.644.2000 · pointersdelivery.com

JOanie’S PizzeRia 5046 Shaw Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63110 314.771.4900 • guidosstl.com

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

For over 15 years, Joanie Thomas and her loyal staff have created delicious pizza in the heart of Historic Soulard. They say location is everything, and Joanie’s position near the Soulard Farmers’ Market ensures that the pizzeria utilizes the freshest garden produce. Joanie’s makes all its own sauces daily and uses a special cheese blend of mozzarella and provolone. In 2011, Joanie opened her new South County location in Oakville, providing dinein, carry out and delivery service. Variety is also the name of the game at Joanie’s, where you can create your own pizza or choose one of the tempting specialty pies. Crusts range from St. Louis thin crust—voted #1 Best Thin Crust Pizza in the RFT readers’ poll—to hand-tossed and double crust. Enjoy casual dining with outdoor seating options any night of the week. Soulard: 2101 Menard Street · St. Louis, MO 63104 314.865.1994 · joaniespizzeria.com Oakville: 5441 Telegraph Road · St. Louis, MO 63129 314.487.9999 · joaniespizzeria.com August 2012

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GETTING OUT GUIDE The top places in town to eat, drink and be merry this summer. Blue Sky Tower Grill Yes, there is a martini bar in the U-Club Tower Building! Not to mention the unique comfort food, Martini Club, wines, craft beers, event space and the best happy hour and drink specials around. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sat. 11am-1am.

1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63117 314.726.2583 blueskystl.com

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Café Madeleine Enjoy Sunday brunch at Café Madeleine in Tower Grove Park and savor the seasons in the oldest greenhouse west of the Mississippi River. Every Sunday, 10am-2pm, we provide our patrons with a fresh and flavorful French-inspired culinary experience.

Helen Fitzgerald’s Helen’s continues to be a St. Louis late night hotspot for live music and the hottest DJs. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Helen Fitzgerald’s is revamping its bar and patio area, with private booths and extended outdoor seating. Find us on Facebook for our events calendar.

Piper Palm House Tower Grove Park 314.575.5658 palmhousestl.org

3650 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63127 314.984.0026 helenfitzgeralds.com

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

J.Buck’s J.Buck’s is featuring a new dinner menu, containing many seasonal and local ingredients. Ask us about our private rooms, or let us cater your next event!

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The Fountain On Locust See for yourself the most photographed restaurant in St. Louis! The Fountain is home to the ice cream martini and fresh, made-from-scratch soups, salads, creative sandwiches and entrées, fine ice creams, chocolates and retro cocktails—all in a one-ofa-kind, hand-painted Art Deco interior! Three blocks from The Fox!

Joe Buck’s 1000 Clark Ave. St. Louis, MO 63102 314.436.0394 J.Buck’s 101 S. Hanley Road Clayton, MO 63105 314.725.4700 · jbucks.com

Erney’s 32 Erney’s 32 is the most voguish place to get your vodka on. It is the first place in St. Louis to house the famed VODBOX, a glass walk-in cooler kept at 32 degrees or below, exclusively for premium vodka tastings.

Mile 277 Tap & Grill Voted #1 Lounge/Club in the Riverfront Times, Mile 277 is one of St. Louis’ most exciting restaurant and live music destinations. Located on Historic Route 66 at Watson and Lindbergh in Sunset Hills, Mile 277’s upscale, motorcycle-themed décor makes it the perfect spot to eat, drink, cruise and meet!

4200 Manchester Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110-3826 314.652.7195 erneys32.com

10701 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63127 314.645.3277 mile277.com

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Olympia Kebob House and Taverna Home to some of the best authentic Greek food in town for the past 31 years, Olympia is open daily for lunch and dinner. Savor homemade Greek specialties like gyros and kebobs in a cozy European atmosphere complete with a full bar and openair patio. Find us on Facebook!

1543 McCausland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117 314.781.1299

Pointer’s Pizza Our signature product, the “Pointersaurus,” is a 28” ten pound pizza that feeds 15-20 people for only $40. We challenge two people to eat the pizza in an hour for an award of $500. We also carry pasta, sandwiches and salads while specializing in fast delivery in the Clayton/Richmond Heights/ Maplewood/Brentwood areas. Open until 2am seven days a week. 1023 South Big Bend Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63117 314.644.2000 · pointersdelivery.com

Vito’s Original Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante Vito’s has been dishing up its award-winning pizza along with other family recipes since 1996. Sip a refreshing cocktail while enjoying spectacular views of Saint Louis University and the Saint Louis Arch. Take advantage of the great food and drink specials Monday through Friday from 3-6pm. 3515 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314.534.8486 · vitosstl.com

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Experience Mexican artist Marcel Dzama’s unique chess-inspired artwork and dioramas, as well as his film, “A Game of Chess.” More info at worldchesshof.org (4652 Maryland Ave., Central West End).

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CROSBY, STILLs & NASH Aug. 2, The Fox

David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are each known for their solo careers, as well as their combined success—keeping fans groovy since their first group performance at Woodstock. Tickets at fabulousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center). MY MORNING JACKET, BAND OF HORSES Aug. 8, Peabody Opera House

Louisville’s soul-searching rock band takes the stage for a set constructed entirely of fan requests, part of its “Spontaneous Curation Series.” Indie rockers Band of Horses open the evening. Tickets at ticketmaster.com (1400 Market St., Downtown). SUBLIME With Rome Aug. 16, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Aug. 18, The Pageant

From his early days with The Black Crowes to his most recent success in Chris Robinson Brotherhood, this musician has produced some of the catchiest modern folk-rock tracks of his generation. Tickets at ticketmaster.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).

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ticketmaster.com (1400 Market St., Downtown). THE ROCK OF AGES: DEF LEPPARD, POISON Aug. 25, Chaifetz Arena

Known for chart-topping hits like “Love Bites” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” the arena rock band Def Leppard is joined by ’80s rock legend Poison for a show that’s sure to be one for the books. Tickets at thechaifetzarena.com (1 South Compton Ave., Midtown).

MURDER BY DEATH Aug. 20, Plush

THE TOUR: KISS, MOTLEY CRUE Aug. 27, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Indiana’s Murder By Death mixes eerily skilled strings with folksy vocals and a solid rock beat. More info at plushstl.com (3224 Locust St., Midtown).

Metal fans can’t miss this stop on KISS and Motley Crue’s combined 2012 Hard Rock Tour. Tickets at livenation.com (14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights).

LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND Aug. 25, Peabody Opera House

PHISH Aug. 28, Chaifetz Arena

Four-time Grammy Award winner and country-folk musician Lyle Lovett brings a night of soulful tunes to The Peabody. Tickets at

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Turns Elastic.” Tickets at thechaifetzarena.com (1 South Compton Ave., Midtown).

ART TRANSFORMATIONS, MOVING WEST Through Aug. 5, Atrium Gallery

The photos of Avery Danziger’s “Transformations” portray neglected manmade environments returning to chaotic states, and Ellen Glasgow’s “Moving West” paintings show glorified western topography; both leave guests craving nature. More info at atriumgallery.net (4728 McPherson Ave., Central West End).

THE PERSISTENCE OF MYTH Through Aug. 12, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

This comparative exhibit showcases ancient mythological artwork alongside more contemporary myth-influenced pieces, comparing the relevance of early Greek stories to modern ones. More info at kemperart-

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Food for Thought The Missouri History Museum hosts the Oxfam America Hunger Banquet on Aug. 25, with a dinner and discussion about global hunger. Guests randomly select tickets to determine their income levels, then receive meals accordingly—some guests receive a lavish feast, while others only drink water. Though the event is focused on global hunger, the Missouri History Museum staff also hopes it will raise awareness about local hunger, encouraging St. Louisans to donate to area food banks. Visit mohistory. org or call 314.361.9017 to register. – Alahandra Jones

Chris Robinson Brotherhood photo by Alissa Anderson.

The feel-good ’90s rock band Sublime makes its much-anticipated appearance with a packed lineup of openers, including culturerapper Matisyahu, Pepper and The Dirty Heads. Tickets at livenation. com (14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights).

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We Have Diabetes And We Want A Cure JDRF - Improving Lives - Curing Type 1 Diabetes - is the world’s largest charitable funder of T1D research. More than 80% of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education to treat, cure and ultimately prevent diabetes.

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Acclaimed author of the “Rules of the Red Rubber Ball” series, Kevin Carroll presents COCA visitors with his unique collection of memorabilia from his world travels. More info at cocastl.org (524 Trinity Ave., University City). GHOSTS BEFORE BREAKFAST Through Aug. 18, White Flag Projects

This unusual exhibit takes a look at the hauntingly powerful influence of small, subtle gestures. More info at whiteflagprojects.org (4568 Manchester Ave., Grand Center). ANOMALOUS PERSPECTIVES: 2011 CRITICAL MASS CREATIVE STIMULUS AWARD EXHIBIT Through Sept. 15, Sheldon Art Galleries

Fabrizio Passanisi and L.A. Bachman, who use different methods—or languages—to discuss a similar lifecentric theme. More info at madart. com (2727 S. 12th St., Soulard).

More info at aisle1gallery.com (2627 Cherokee St., Cherokee).

CONCRETE CINEMA Aug. 9, CAM

Discover your inner Impressionist while sipping on cocktails, with creative tips from South Broadway’s helpful crew. More info at southbroadwayartproject.org (3816 S. Broadway, South City).

Screen two clips by local filmmakers and artists, enjoy free entry and a cash bar, then stay afterward for a discussion on contemporary art in film. More info at camstl.org (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center). SOULARD MARKET PARK ARTS & CRAFT SHOW Aug. 18, Soulard Market Park

Browse and admire handmade arts and crafts from St. Louis-area artists at this Soulard-based art fair. More info at indiecraftshows.com (9th St. and Lafayette Ave., Soulard). Artist Driven Aug. 22-Sept. 28, Gateway Gallery

In promotion of visual arts around the city, The Creative Stimulus Project awards three St. Louis artists for excellence in their work and commitment to their art career goals. More info at thesheldon.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).

Gateway Gallery celebrates its eight-year anniversary with exhibits from 16 member artists ranging in medium and style, as well as guest artists Michael Anderson and Garry McMichael. More info at gatewaygalleryonline.com (21 N. Bemiston Ave., Clayton).

STATIC ON THE LINE: SAME CONVERSATION IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES Aug. 3-27, Mad Art Gallery

BRYAN WALSH, NEW ABSTRACT WORKS Aug. 24, Aisle 1 Gallery

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CANVAS, COCKTAILS N’ MORE: MONET INSPIRED Aug. 24, South Broadway Art Project

WITHOUT BOUNDARIES: Transformation in American Art Aug. 24-Oct. 21, Craft Alliance

This unique exhibit features tilting models and pieces that seem to outsmart basic “boundary” laws. More info at craftalliance.org (6640 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).

THEATER & DANCE PIRATES! (OR, GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLUNDER’D) Through Aug. 5, The Muny

The fourth US production of the revamped “The Pirates of Penzance,” this Caribbean-based comedy-musical brings fresh choreography, musical scores and entertainment. Tickets at muny. org. (1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park). The SOUND OF MUSIC Through Aug. 19, Robert G. Reim

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Watch the hills come alive as Stages St. Louis performs Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. Tickets at stagesstlouis.org (111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood). THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Aug. 2-18, Tower Grove Abbey

Join Stray Dog Theatre Company and journey to the Armadillo Acres trailer park, where the love triangles and musical performances will leave you entertained, if not particularly patriotic. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com (2336 Tennessee Ave., Tower Grove). THE KING AND I Aug. 6-12, The Muny

One of the great classics of the musical genre, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s exotic tale of Anna and the King will have favorite tunes like “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You” ringing through Forest Park. Tickets at muny.org (1 Theatre Drive, Forest Park). THE COMPLEAT WKS OF WILLM SHKSPER (ABRIDGED) Aug. 10-19, Grandel Theatre

The Reduced Shakespeare Company shows off its skill and knowledge of The Bard as its players skip through 37 of the playwright’s most famous works. More info at stlshakespeare.org (3610 Grandel Square, Grand Center).

DAS RHEINGOLD Aug. 17-25, Union Avenue Opera

“Fiddler on the Roof” at Peabody Opera House

Performing the first of Richard Wagner’s four “Ring Cycle” operatic works, Union Avenue Opera captivates audiences with a tale of giants, gods, dragons and more. Tickets at unionavenueopera.org (733 N. Union Blvd., University City). THE VIOLET HOUR Aug. 23-Sept. 2, COCA

Travel back to 1919 New York, where a young publisher discovers the rewards and risks of knowing a little more than he should. Tickets at cocastl.org (524 Trinity Ave., University City). GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT Aug. 31, Fontbonne University

Mustard Seed Theatre opens its 2012-13 season with this tale about four pioneer women and the numerous challenges they must face in the frontier. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com (6800 Wydown Blvd., Clayton).

CHARITY HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HONORS LEO AND SARA WOLF Aug. 5, St. Louis Marriott West

The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center honors founders Leo and Sara Wolf with a tribute dinner. In

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turn, proceeds benefit the museum. More info at hmlc.org (660 Maryville Centre Drive, Chesterfield). GATEWAY GOLF BENEFIT FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI Aug. 5-6, Norwood Hills Country Club

Help support the Special Olympics Missouri in this second annual golf tournament with a silent auction, buffet dinner, cocktail reception and more. More info at somo.org (1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive, Jennings). Our Time Aug. 9-10, Heagney Theater

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(1200 S. 7th Street St., LaSalle Park). CELEBRITY WAITRESSES’ AND WAITERS’ NIGHT Aug. 16, Multiple locations in Plaza Frontenac

Tip your celebrity waiters and waitresses big this evening, as proceeds benefit the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Celebrity impersonators, raffles and delicious food also prevail. More info and registration at crisisnurserykids.com (94 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac). YMCA BOOKFAIR Aug. 17-22, Kennedy Recreation Center

Arch City Theater Troupe presents its annual musical revue of Broadway favorites, produced and performed by local students. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. More info at archcitytheatertroupe.org (530 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves).

Support literacy youth programs around St. Louis by shopping this annual book fair, or by donating time, books or other resources. More info at ymcastlouis.org (6050 Wells Road, Wildwood).

Farms Rock Aug. 11, Old Rock House

Participate in Camp Rainbow’s second annual walk-a-thon, and support its efforts to serve children with cancer and other blood-related diseases. More info at camprainbow.com (Gloria Rodgers Shelter, Tilles Park, Ladue).

Join 88.1 KDHX and 4 Hands Brewing Co. for a five-band benefit concert in support of EarthDance Farms. Tickets at oldrockhouse.com

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LITERARY/ SPEAKING STL BOOK LAUNCH OF “CONFESSIONS OF A WELFARE MOM” Aug. 2, Seven Gables Inn

Catch the STL launch of Kiwan Fitch’s “Confessions of a Welfare Mom,” meet the author and learn about the women who shared their stories with her. More info at sevengablesinn.com (26 N. Meramec Ave., Clayton). Emily Giffin Aug. 3, Saks Fifth Avenue

Popular women’s fiction author Emily Giffin discusses her latest novel, “Where We Belong,” with a Q&A and signing. More info at emilygiffin. com (1701 South Lindbergh Blvd., Plaza Frontenac). WRITERS’ SEMINAR Aug. 8, All on the Same Page Bookstore

Amateur and seasoned writers put their heads together to share tips, experience and read-throughs. More info at allonthesamepagebookstore. com (11052 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur).

St. Louis is host to several charity bike rides this fall, which help you feel good inside and out. Here are some of our favorites, and tips from veteran riders: 1. The Bike MS: Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride kicks into gear with high mileage options and a route along some of central Missouri’s most beautiful scenery, Sept. 8-9. Food and live entertainment at Boone County Fairgrounds occupy the riders’ time off their bikes. 2. Now gearing up for its third year, Pedal the Cause draws thousands of goodhearted bikers Downtown, Oct. 6-7. With a mission to cure cancer by raising funds for research facilities like Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the 15-, 25-, 50- or 80-mile ride doesn’t seem so daunting. 3. Help Food Outreach provide a Thanksgiving dinner for those in need through Cranksgiving, a nationwide charity bike ride event on Nov. 4. Participants pedal all around the city on 10- to 25-mile routes, collecting donations for Food Outreach. Pro Tips: • Ride in groups—it’s less intimidating. • Be creative in your ideas for fundraising; show your passion. • Find a good training schedule online to keep you on track, and stick to it. • Be aware on your ride, but also relax and enjoy it—especially the scenery. • If your workplace sponsors charity events, try to get them involved, too.

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2012 TAP ROOT SPEAKER SERIES: SUSTAINABLE PLANTS IN THE PUBLIC LANDSCAPE Aug. 14, Schlafly Bottleworks

Learn more about sustainable landscape projects, how they relate to St. Louis and more at this Tap Room Speaker Series event. More info at schlafly.com (7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood). NATIONAL POETRY AWARDS Aug. 17-18, Regional Arts Commission and Desserts on the Boulevard

Some of the best and brightest poets in the nation join for the third annual National Poetry Awards, preceded by a youth slam and workshop. More info at thenationalpoetryawards.com (6128 Delmar Blvd., The Loop). ANATOMY LESSONs: READING THE BODY IN EMILY DICKINSON’S POETRY Aug. 22, Missouri History Museum

The ever-fascinating Emily Dickinson is highlighted in a gender studies event examining the hidden anatomical text in her verse. More info at mohistory.org (5700 Lindell Blvd., Forest Park).

SPECIAL EVENTS UNDERNEATH IT ALL Through Jan. 27, Missouri History Museum

Enter the world of so-called “unmentionables”—crinolines, corsets, bustles, brassieres and more— and discover the progression of women’s under-things over time. More info at mohistory.org (5700 Lindell Blvd., Forest Park). MOVIES IN THE PARKS Aug. 8, Flynn Park

University City’s second-annual Movies in the Parks series continues its coming-of-age theme with a screening of “Bend it Like Beck-

ham.” More info at ucitymo.org (Flynn Park, University City). SCORCHER FOUR RACE Aug. 11, Missouri Running Company

Join Missouri Running Company and friends as they tour U City neighborhoods on fleet feet, followed by a celebration at the store. More info at morunco.com (606 North and South Road, University City). VINTAGE BASEBALL at the Gateway Arch Aug. 18, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

Watch baseball on the Arch grounds as it was played in the 19th century, and compare vintage equipment and uniforms to modern-day ones. More info at visitmo.com (1 Memorial Drive, Downtown). THREE SIXTY PARTIES ON THE ROOF Aug. 23, Three Sixty

Enjoy premium drink specials, dance to DJ beats and admire the fantastic view of Downtown at Three Sixty’s rooftop party. More info at 360-stl.com (1 S. Broadway, Downtown). ART AFTER 5 Aug. 24, SLAM

Take a break from viewing the exceptional artwork at SLAM and enjoy an evening of live chamber music. More info at slam.org (1 Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park). INTERNATIONAL STEEL GUITAR CONVENTION Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Millennium Hotel

Lovers of steel guitar music won’t want to miss this international convention and show, complete with gospel, jazz, rock and even traditional Hawaiian music. More info and registration at steelguitarnetwork.com (200 S. Fourth St., Downtown).

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10 Reasons to Check Out LouFest 2012 LouFest is back—with so much more to offer than just great music. Here are our top 10 reasons to check out our favorite hometown indie music fest this year, including what’s new, what’s local and what’s exciting. But, don’t take our word for it. Head to Forest Park Aug. 2526 and see for yourself. Visit LouFest.com for tickets and more info. 1. Rock Out The Flaming Lips and Girl Talk top the bill, so you know it’s going to be a fun, high-energy weekend. Other musical highlights include Phantogram, Dinosaur Jr., Dr. Dog and We Are Scientists. 2. Get Local St. Louis and Missouri bands are well represented in the lineup this year, with Son Volt, Sleepy Kitty, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin and Pernikoff Brothers. Even local high school rockers get a taste of fame—the winners of the LouFest High School Battle of the Bands perform on the Area K stage throughout the weekend. 3. Good Eats The food court at LouFest is decidedly not your typical festival fare. Grab a bite from fine local establishments like Atomic Cowboy, Bar Louie, Dressels Pub, Kota Wood Fire Grill, Plush, PM BBQ, Sub Zero and Triumph Grill. 4. Garden Party Enjoy a brew or two at the Schlafly Beer Garden, stocked with specialty beers and madeto-order Kaldi’s Coffee Stouts. Centrally located between the two main stages, the beer garden will also host misters and backyard games like frisbee and bags. 5. Feel Special Go the VIP route and spend the weekend in the lap of festival luxury: main stage seating, an open bar, tasty eats from Mike Shannon’s, Kalidi’s coffee and more. Worn out from all the dancing, moshing and walking? Kick back in a hammock or have Remedy Massage Studio work out your aches and pains between sets.

6. It’s a Family Affair Not only do children 10 and under get in free with ticket-holding adults, but they get the run of Area K, a children’s festival within LouFest. It’s equipped with its own stage and lots of fun craft stations (adults are welcome to partake, too), as well as cool treats from Ben & Jerry’s and Kona Ice. 7. Alt-Shop Stretch your legs and shop your heart out between sets at the Retail Scene. It’s chock full of local, vintage, fair trade and straight-up cool goodies. Be sure to stop by 2012 Hot List winners Retro 101 and Devil City! 8. Green Machine In the spirit of sustainability, LouFest vendors use only recyclable and compostable products, and volunteers go out of their way to keep the park clean during and after the fest. Swing by the EcoZone to learn about local businesses committed to conservation, recycling and clean energy. 9. Easy Access If the thought of spending the weekend in beautiful Forest Park is soured by images of hellacious traffic and parking, don’t let that hold you back. Many festivalgoers ride in on the Metro and Forest Park Trolley, or take advantage of free bike parking right outside the front gate. 10. The Party Don’t Stop Details haven’t been released yet for the official before- and after-parties, but if past years are any indication, they’re sure to be a blast—and indoors, so you can give that sunburn a rest.

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Out in the City Q&A with Jeff Kapfer, Planning Committee Member, PROMO

What is the mission of PROMO? PROMO’s goals are to help LGBT Missourians create a supportive and visible community, become active in the democratic process and work for their equal protection under the law. We build community awareness and grassroots support for LGBT equality and increase civic participation of LGBT Missourians. What is your involvement in the organization? This is my second year on the planning committee for Urbanaire, our biggest annual fundraiser. I’m in charge of the marketing and branding of the event. This year’s Urbanaire on May 12 was our biggest one yet, in guests and net profits. What are some recent victories that you are proud of? It has been amazing to see how local communities like Clayton, Olivette and Richmond Heights have embraced the community by passing anti-discrimination ordinances and domestic partner registries. I have also found the outcry over the effort by the State Legislature to remove the word “gay” from discussion in schools to be heartwarming. More and more people are getting to know someone who is gay, and that alone leads to better understanding. What challenges are PROMO members working on now? PROMO is diligently working to increasing the number of inclusive nondiscrimination ordinances in the state of Missouri. They are also striving to increase the support for LGBT equality outside of our major cities—PROMO has already initiated this, but it is a continual process. How does someone get involved?

PROMO is Missouri’s statewide organization advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality through legislative action, electoral politics, grassroots organizing and community education. PROMO’s goals are to help LGBT Missourians create a supportive and visible community, become active in the democratic process and work for their equal protection under the law. Current key initiatives include the passage of MONA (Missouri Nondiscrimination Act) and Missouri Safe Schools (comprehensive anti-bullying legislation). To find out more about PROMO or to get involved, go to PROMOonline.org. 114

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The best way to help PROMO is to help raise awareness in your own circles by educating yourself and your friends. Start by attending an event like Out in the City or Urbanaire and talking to PROMO members about the issues. Our events are about raising money, sure, but they’re also a lot of fun. Join an event committee—you will not be sorry.

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$5 donation to PROMO includes complimentary Bud Light. Must be 21+ to attend. PLeASe RSVP TO OuTinTHeCiTy@ALiVeMAG.COM

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and energetic enough for dancing the night away, Horizon is the perfect setting for a good time. Don’t miss Horizon’s signature cocktail, the Pamaberry Cooler with blueberry-infused vodka made in-house, Pearl pomegranate vodka, fresh-squeezed lemonade and a splash of cranberry. Try it and many more specialty cocktails on Friday nights, with no cover for ladies and two-for-one drinks from 10-11pm. ALIVE SPECIAL PROMOTION

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y Hamburger Mary’s z 3037 Olive St. · St. Louis, MO 63103 · 314.533.6279 · hamburgermarys.com/stlouis Get ready to strut your stuff, ladies, because Hamburger Mary’s has rolled out the pink carpet for you. Fun, flamboyant and completely focused on the gals, Hamburger Mary’s makes for a great night on the town. It’s always the weekend at Hamburger Mary’s. Come by Mondays for Big Girl Charity Bingo, sip signature cocktails on Tini Tuesdays, let loose Wednesday with Mary O’ke, relax Thursday with Mary Melodies, enjoy cabaret entertainment on Faux Femme Fridays, “Dine with Divas” Saturday and recover with Mary’s Mimosas at Sunday FUNday Brunch. 2 ALIVE STL OctOber 2009

Travel with an entourage? Not a problem. Hamburger Mary’s loves big groups who like to have a good time, and is known for unforgettable bachelorette parties. Do it big with stage dancing, and rock out to the latest hits. Or, for some wallflowerstyle fun, partake in some prime people watching. Either way, Hamburger Mary’s offers an open, relaxed environment for everyone—so kick back and be you! Happy Hour is 5-7pm daily, with 50% off drinks! From signature starters like the Love Me Tenders, a build-yourburger station and creative cocktails, Hamburger Mary’s is sure to satisfy. ALIVE SPECIAL PROMOTION

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y Noboleis Vineyards z 100 Hemsath Road · Augusta MO 63332 · 636.482.4500 · noboleisvineyards.com Sip wine, listen to music and enjoy views of the vineyards with your best girlfriends at Nobleis Vineyards. With a hilltop patio, good food and wine and live music every weekend, it’s easy to relax and enjoy your girl time. Visit the tasting room to discover your new favorite wine—try the semisweet Vignoles, Baril de Blanc (for Chardonnay-lovers) or the Steepleview, a light red wine perfect for summer. Come during the weekend to try Noboleis’ signature Norton Sangria and Wine-A-Rita. Upcoming shows include Soulard Blues Band Aug. 18, Soul City Sept. 15 and Dawn Weber & the Electro Funk Assembly Oct. 20.

y Vino Nadoz Bistro & Wine Bar z y Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation z #16 The Boulevard · Across from The Galleria · 314.726.0400 · vinonadoz.com 143 Carondelet Plaza · Clayton, MO 63105 · 314.727.6464 · extravirginoo.com

Vino Nadoz Bistro & Wine Bar has a sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere, with an outdoor patio perfect for meeting up with your girlfriends after a long day of work. Chef Chris DeMercurio’s menu is full of dishes meant for sharing, like the Mediterranean Focaccia Pizza or Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Parmesan Creamed Corn, Wild Mushrooms and Micro Greens. Take your pick of more than 35 different wines, local craft beer on tap and specialty drinks like the Lemon Raspberry Cocktail and Margarita Martini. Happy Hour is 4-6pm Tuesday through Friday, with half-priced wines, cocktails, draft beer and Focaccia Pizza! 118

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Located in the heart of Clayton, Extra Virgin, an Olive Ovation is the perfect spot for an exclusive night out with your gals. Try a nonalcoholic spritzer made with balsamics and fruit vinegars, or bring your own wine to accompany appetizers and more than 100 products from the exclusive tasting bar—including flavored olive oils, wine vinegars, honeys and more. Indulge in a spiked chocolate sauce or a signature chocolate truffle made with the most popular aged balsamic at Extra Virgin. Parties are by reservation only, so be sure to plan ahead and book this one-of-a-kind night for you and the girls.

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June 23, Erney’s 32° ALIVE’s annual VIP White Party during Pride weekend is always a blast, and this year was no exception. We held the party at Erney’s 32° for the second year in a row, and were among the first to experience the newly remodeled patio—now featuring plenty of space for dancing. And dance we did, with the help of London Calling’s DJs Clockwork and Nick.O during the VIP Party, as well as DJ Karma and DJ Sinamin, who took over for the main event and kept the party going until 3am. Guests loved the Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Lounge, and each bar was well stocked with Bud Light, Bud Light Platinum, Bud Light Lime and Lime-A-Rita. Inside, partygoers enjoyed Pride burlesque performances by Lola Van Ella and Friends, and go-go dancers presented by Hustler Hollywood. A portion of proceeds from the event benefited PROMO, Missouri’s LGBT advocacy group. - Giana Calvello, ALIVE Marketing & Events Coordinator

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Hot List Party June 7, Mandarin

Winners of ALIVE’s Hot 100 list joined with fans to celebrate the city’s best spots to eat, drink, shop and play at the hottest party of the summer. Guests partied the night away atop Mandarin’s beautiful rooftop terrace, while sampling appetizers from Park Avenue Coffee, Bixby's and Companion and sipping Pearl Vodka drinks, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy and Miller Lite. 1 Carri Cobler, Kris Akers, Kim Stahnke, Kasia Szczyqiel & Heather Chatman 2 Krystal Marie & Irbad Chowdhury 3 Marie and David Plufka, Collen O’Neill & Doug and Pam Moss 4 Joe Dutchi, Siena Cargas, Jodi Allen & Rick Gordon 5 Steve Morris & Kevin Moore 6 Mika Heyl, Jill Olmsted & Sean Metskill 7 Bianca Calloway & Jamia Swift 8 Matthew Kearney, Celeste Comerio & Patrick Collins

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Wednesday Night Out June 27, Mosaic

St. Louis professionals headed Downtown after work to hit the bars for the Wednesday Night Out happy hour series. Bar goers enjoyed great specials on Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Samuel Adams and Smirnoff, as well as halfprice appetizers. This month, we visited Mosaic, one of 19 bars and restaurants participating in the weekly happy hour series in partnership with the Downtown Community Improvement District. 1 Michelle Monaco, Diane Smith, Laura Ashcroft & Teri Hofius 2 Caitlin Johnson & David Huskisson 3 Nate and Sophia Airhart 4 Stacy Tew-Lovasz & Leon Sharpe

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Parties in the Park June 13, Clayton

Residents and fans of downtown Clayton spent a beautiful summer evening outdoors, mingling at the summer’s second Party in the Park, hosted by Heartland Bank. The popular after-work street festival featured food and drinks from local restaurants, music by the cover band Pop ‘N Rocket and live painting by Billyo O’Donnell. Parties in the Park returns every third Wednesday of the month through September. 1 Laura McCarthy & Seth Jarman 2 Pop ‘N Rocket 3 Irbad Chowdhury, Andrew Foley & Diane Foley 4 Betty Hughes, Christina Brooks & Lupe Thompson 5 Sarah Schnettgoecke, Elizabeth Rupp & Erica Zacheis

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St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival June 15-17, Ballpark Village

Beer-lovers of St. Louis gathered at Ballpark Village for tastes of more than 70 beers from 20 area breweries at the Brewers Heritage Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; featuring local giants like Anheuser-Busch and Schlafly alongside smaller, newer operations like Four Hands Brewing Co. and Perennial Artisan Ales. The focus of the event was on educating attendees about styles of beer, brewing techniques and flavors. Guests also enjoyed live music from local bands and food from restaurants like Harvest, Vin de Set and SqWires. 1 Errol and Latrice Tate, Sinan Alpaslan, Rich Wilson, Mike Malloy & Josh Wilson 2 Jeremy Kane & Dani Schroeder 3 Stephanie Nelch, Christine Valentine & Andrew Nelch 4 David Niese & Amanda Grammar

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Lumière Place Golf Classic Pairings Party June 9, Lumière Place

Celebrities and golfers joined forces on the green for The Lumière Place Golf Classic, benefiting the Marshall Faulk Foundation, which aims to bring brighter futures to underprivileged youth. The weekend began with a pairings party June 9 at the casino, where celebrity guests, including athletes like Marshall Faulk, Barry Sanders and Ozzie Smith, actor Bryan Greenberg and Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher were matched up with their teams for the tournament.

1 Jeff Babinski & Alfonso Ribeiro 2 Scott Rosenblum & Marshall Faulk 3 Angie Plank, Monika Datzeva, Miranda Jones & Rachael Victoria Malawy 4 Lutricia Lawal, Mo Barkley & Gbenga Lawal

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Cardinals Care Celebrity Golf Tournament June 19, Forest Park Golf Course

Lou Brock, Andy Benes, Whitey Herzog and other former Cardinals players teed off with supporters of Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities at the 23rd annual Cardinals Care Celebrity Golf Tournament. Guests enjoyed a day of golf with Circle 7 Ranch grilling on the course, while raising money to help RBI build fields, provide grants and support youth baseball. 1 Ted Savage, Chris Geronsin & Whitey Herzog 2 Randy Roustio & Matt Roustio 3 Jerry Cole & Ray Howard 4 Sarah Elizabeth Schwartz, Keenan Harris & Vanessa Adele 5 Maggie McAllister, Amy Walton, Taylor Smith & Allison Dennis

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Lauren Wilmore An interview with Lauren Wilmore, dancer, social entrepreneur and executive director of St. Louis Dancing Classrooms, which strives to promote social awareness, teamwork and self-esteem in children through ballroom dance. Wilmore cofounded the company in 2008 as a way to empower St. Louis youth; she also works as an instructor at COCA and Flavor Dance Studio. What is your current frame of mind? A little spacey. When and where are you happiest? When drinking bubble tea, and while dancing. What is your favorite smell? Rose. What is one word that describes you? Vivacious. What did you eat for breakfast today? Nutella and pretzel sticks. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “LOL,” “Dangit” and “ecosystem.” What is your most marked characteristic? Smiley-ness. What is your greatest weakness? Besides Nutella, not ever being linear in thought. What trait do you most admire in others? Tidiness. Who or what is the greatest love of your life? Jesus and Latin music.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would like to be a person with wisdom. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Being founder and director of St. Louis Dancing Classrooms. Which living person do you most admire? My mother. She embodies strength and perseverance. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Josephine Baker and Celia Cruz. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, who or what would it would be? A diamond. They are sparkly, strong and last forever [laughs]. What is your most treasured possession? After having my Mac stolen and surviving, I don’t have an object that I couldn’t do without. What is your greatest extravagance? Currently, books. What is your greatest fear? Disappointment. On what occasion do you lie? I’m actually very honest, especially when one of my girlfriends is trying on a bad dress. Who are your favorite writers? Gabriel García Márquez and Zora Neale Hurston. Which dancers do you admire most? Katherine Dunham, Josephine Baker, Griselle Ponce and Peta Murgatroyd (from “Dancing with the Stars”). What is your favorite hobby? Turning people into Salsa addicts.

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Where would you like to live? Brazil. Who are your heroes in real life? All of the women in my family. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? President Obama. He’s good looking, smart and the president. What’s something interesting that you just learned? That life needs to be seen as an adventure and a mystery. What are you most looking forward to? To see St. Louis become as amazing as I know it has the potential to be. What is something you still want to learn? Several languages. At the top of my list are Portuguese and Arabic. What is one thing you want to do before you die? Skydiving. It will put things in perspective and give me serious bragging rights. If you could say something to your younger self, what would it be? Believe in yourself, and stay faithful in the small things.

Interview by Elizabeth Tucker Photograph 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.