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A Queen Within A historic exhibition has art’s and fashion’s top players making their move on St. Louis.
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Cover Story: Reunion on the Runway Seven “Project Runway” stars gather in St. Louis to showcase their goods at STLFW.
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68 fashion Travel to a time when wardrobe was anything but simple—with strong embellishments, full skirts and an eye for even the smallest detail. 76 The Best new restaurants of 2013 Ten new dining destinations everyone is talking about. 87 ALIVE BRIDE Two newly engaged St. Louis couples share their love stories, and a pair of Wash U geneticists create an unforgettable wedding that’s entirely their own. Plus, browse more than 200 top local vendors, photographers, caterers, cakeries and more in the ALIVE Bride Planning Guide. +
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STLFW Magazine Our special insert contains details on all things Saint Louis Fashion Week.
STL NOW 28 7 Things you must do this month. 30 fashion Fashion designer Anjali Kamra shares the inspiration behind her globalchic line Rungolee. Plus, eight St. Louis-
32 Hot Eats The view from inside Saint Louis Art Museum’s new showcase dining room. 34 job envy Meet Angela Ortmann of STLwinegirl, a one-woman business focused on wine education and enjoyment.
STYLE 40 Trends Fashionable finds for $100 or less. 42 shoes Fall’s new colorblocking hues will keep your step in style. 44 accessories The official handbag of classy ladies everywhere lets its hair down.
AGENDA 159 Calendar Have some laughs with Jimmy Fallon, Margaret Cho and Lewis Black; contemplate the afterlife with Stray Dog Theatre’s “Evil Dead: The Musical” or Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble’s “The Woman in Black”; and much more.
SCENE 169 Scene in St. Louis Photos from Top Chef, Connect With St. Louis, the Salvation Army’s Garbage Bag Gala and more. 176 Archetypes A conversation with Stacey Newman, Missouri State Representative and staunch supporter of women’s rights, voters’ rights and gun control.
EAT + DRINK 145 Spirits St. Louis mixologists speak up about the classic spirit that’s anything but neutral. 146 Dining Guide The best places in town to eat and drink.
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et me begin by pointing out the obvious—this month’s issue is a big one! We are thrilled to include the launch of Saint Louis Fashion Week Magazine, a 32-page guide to the 10-day event happening this month in our city. As the proud producer of STLFW, ALIVE offers up the special insert that includes the important details on every day of fashion week. Meet the designers, bloggers, celebrity guests and important partners—then be sure to secure your tickets to the shows! One of the nights I’m most looking forward to is the Project Runway show at The Fox Theatre on Sept. 28. Local designers and “Project Runway” stars Laura Kathleen Baker and Michael Drummond will be joined by five of their “Project Runway” peers to showcase their latest collections. This one-night-only event is made extra special by the fact that it’s all taking place on stage at The Fox. We’re proud of our friends Laura Kathleen and Michael, who have had success after success since their starts on the Saint Louis Fashion Week runway years ago—catch up with them and the other “Project Runway” stars in the story on p.60. Hitting town just two weeks after Saint Louis Fashion Week is another high-fashion event that’s already creating a buzz around the country. “A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion and Chess” opens Oct. 19 at The World Chess Hall of Fame. The highly curated exhibition of photography, fashion pieces, film and artwork explores the queen in terms of nine archetypes, and features some significant fashion pieces by Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Viktor & Rolf, Jean Paul Gaultier and several emerging designers. Already making headlines in national fashion publications like Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar and W, this is an exciting show for our city to host, and I couldn’t be more excited to see it unfold in a few short weeks. If it feels like a new restaurant opens every other week in St. Louis, you’re not far off the mark. This year has seen scores of new spots open, from high-end dining establishments to casual communal restaurants to trendy taco joints with tasty cocktails to match the tortilla-forward fare. We are happy to see that this year’s newcomers are not only pretty on the surface, but also have carried some buzz long after their opening nights. In the Best New Restaurants of 2013 feature on p.76, we chose our 10 favorites. While sourcing the long list of new spots wasn’t tough this year, narrowing it down certainly was. And food writer Amy De La Hunt certainly didn’t mind having the chance to hit these hotspots one more time while working on the story.
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Let It Reign It’s not often that an art exhibition in the Midwest is spotlighted in as many fashion publications (including W, Marie Claire, Interview, Refinery29, and Style. com) and is as highly anticipated as the one opening this month at the World Chess Hall of Fame. ALIVE contributing writer Jennifer Wells had the chance to interview the emerging designers whose pieces are featured in the nine rooms of “A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion and Chess” for the story on p.50. “Interviewing the designers for ‘A Queen Within’ was incredibly inspiring,” she says. “Each is a true innovator—they’re not what’s now, they’re what’s next.”
We couldn’t be more excited that seven “Project Runway” stars will gather in St. Louis this month to participate in Saint Louis Fashion Week. Laura Kathleen Baker graces this month’s cover with “Project Runway All Stars” Season 2 winner Anthony Ryan Auld, who will be making the short trip from Baton Rouge for the show. Out-of-town designers Casanova, Anthony Ryan, Joshua McKinley, April Johnston and Viktor Luna will join St. Louis-based Michael Drummond and Laura Kathleen in showing their collections in a runway show at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 28. Contributing writer Brandi Wills interviewed the Lifetime show alumni for the feature on p.60. “To see how far they’ve come since their experiences on the show, how they’ve grabbed onto opportunities and worked so hard at what they love...it’s impressive. I can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage at The Fox this month,” she says.
Haute Spots Putting together a list of the best new restaurants of 2013 started out easy—there are more than a dozen eateries that have opened in the last 12 months and offer top-notch service and accolade-worthy food. The challenge was narrowing down the list. “What I love about the best new restaurants this year is that they are approachable from so many angles,” says contributing writer Amy De La Hunt. “Looking back, my meals were completely diverse but full of wonderful memories, whether I was with my family for brunch, colleagues after work, a close friend for deep conversation or (most importantly!) all by myself to unwind. While a restaurant wouldn’t make this list without great food and service, there’s also an indefinable aura of warmth that sets these apart.”
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Off the Runway Check out the Style Notes blog for full, uncut interviews with each of the “Project Runway” stars featured in the story on p.60. Find out what they do to overcome creative blocks, what trends they forecast for 2014 (and which ones they’re sick of seeing), their favorite looks for going out or staying in…even what’s on their nightstands and in their refrigerators.
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Best known for its breakthrough hit “Ho Hey,” The Lumineers brings its hearton-the-sleeve roots rock to The Chaifetz Arena on Oct. 4. Stomp, clap and sing along to tracks from the Denver-based band’s self-titled debut album, and get a taste of the high-energy live show that has the nation buzzing. Be sure to arrive early and catch worthy opening acts Dr. Dog and Nathaniel Rateliff.
For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
Don’t miss Saint Louis Fashion Week’s firstever Industry Night, featuring special guests New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis and fashion blogger Keiko Lynn. Local designers Genevieve Cortinovis, Anna Friss, Paulie Gibson and Suzanne Lay present their collections to an influential audience of buyers, editors and bloggers from across the region, followed by a runway show featuring national designers Eva Franco, Samantha Pleet, Jennifer Chun, Laura Kathleen and Wai Ming.
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4 Don’t miss the much-anticipated fashion-as-art exhibition “A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion and Chess,” opening on Oct. 19 and running through April 18, 2014, at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Visitors explore the many facets of the queen archetype through nine thoughtfully designed rooms, featuring pieces by world-renowned fashion designers Alexander McQueen, Gucci and Viktor & Rolf alongside the work of emerging artists and fashion designers.
Take part in the fourth annual Pedal the Cause on Oct. 5-6 and help raise crucial funds for cancer research in St. Louis. This community-wide cycling challenge presents plenty of ways to get involved, with 100 percent of proceeds staying in St. Louis to benefit research projects at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. All courses begin and end at Soldiers’ Memorial, from the easy 15-mile cruise to the 100mile Savvis Century Ride.
For more info, visit worldchesshof.org.
For more info and registration, visit stlouis.pedalthecause.org.
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Experience the Arts
Explore St. Louis’ vibrant arts scene through 17 days and nights of theater, dance, music and visual arts from 38 local institutions, including The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, The Repertory Theatre, Regional Arts Commission, Touhill Performing Arts Center and many others, as part of the American Arts Experience. Take your pick of a dynamic lineup of productions and exhibitions, Oct. 4-20 at various venues across the city. For tickets, visit americanartsstl.org. 28
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Give Hope
Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking part in KaleidoHope, a celebration benefitting Gateway to Hope, Oct. 26 at The Four Seasons. With a goal to help recently diagnosed breast cancer patients and those at high risk get the care they need, the organization’s event features a seated dinner, open bar, live interactive entertainment and live and silent auctions.
For tickets, visit kaleidohopestl.org.
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As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis presents From the Collection of… on Oct. 29, a silent auction of artwork from the private collections of current and past members of CAM’s Board of Directors. Bid on distinctive pieces from a wide range of notable artists, with all proceeds to benefit the museum and its programs.
For tickets, visit visit camstl.org.
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Global Chic Fashion designer Anjali Kamra shares the inspiration behind her global-chic line Rungolee. Interview by Samantha Chadwick Anjali Kamra, founder and designer of Rungolee, has built a mini-empire around her chic ready-to-wear line. She has traveled the country with it twice by way of trunk shows, setting up shop in homes, country clubs and boutiques, and the ecommerce site she launched this spring has extended the brand’s reach even farther. We caught up with Kamra as she prepares the collection for a private presentation at Saint Louis Fashion Week to get some insight into her journey as a designer.
ALIVE: Your family has a rich history in fashion design and production. How have they influenced your development as an artist and designer? AK: Living in West Bengal, the cultural capital of India, I was surrounded by art, music and amazing craft all around me. My family always encouraged me to take art courses and go to exhibits, and that love of good design has stayed with me. My aunt Swaran, who had a very successful fashion house, was instrumental in helping me make my dream of starting my own line a reality.
ALIVE: What inspired you to begin designing? Anjali Kamra: As a little girl, I loved sifting through the beautiful pieces of scrap fabric that my mum had discarded and creating outfits for my dolls to wear! As a teenager, I dreamt of going to design school, but the best schools were in far-flung cities and I was not allowed to leave home to study there. Living in NYC several decades later with my husband and kids, I decided to take an evening class in screen printing at FIT. I loved every minute of it, and, encouraged by my professors, I decided to enroll in the full-time fashion design program at FIT. Juggling two little kids and the program was very intense, but I felt so lucky to finally fulfill my dream!
ALIVE: What motivated you to initially market your line through trunk shows and ecommerce? AK: This collection is made in small quantities with a lot of attention to the little details, and I wanted to market it in an intimate, elegant and relaxed way. What better setting than a beautiful home or country club, good friends and a fun, relaxed atmosphere in which to see the collection? Meeting people and working with them one-on-one was infinitely valuable in shaping the line to become the global chic collection that it is today. Shop the collection online at rungolee.com. Find this story on ALIVEMag.com for the extended interview.
Shop for Good Supporters of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center have the chance to do some good with their fall shopping through the annual Glennon Card shopping event. Purchase the $50 Glennon Card at participating retailers through Oct. 20, or snag one at Saint Louis Fashion Week’s Indulge at Plaza Frontenac on Sept. 27, and receive a 20 percent discount at more than 280 participating stores, salons and restaurants Oct. 25-Nov. 3. Participating merchants include Brio, Erker’s Fine Eyewear, Ivy Hill, Tavolo V, Ladue Florist, West Elm,
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Ginger Bay Salon & Spa and many others. All proceeds from the card sales directly benefit the kids of SSM Cardinal Glennon. Last year, the event raised $147,250 through card sales, donations and sponsor support, allowing for improvements to the hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit. The yearly shopping event is coordinated by the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation and the Glennon Guild, a 300-member women’s organization that supports the hospital and the children it serves. For more information and a full list of participating merchants, visit glennoncard.org.
Anjali Kamra photo courtesy of the designer. Grindstone Design, Belles and Ghosts and Sprouted Designs photos courtesy of the artisans. Sucre Shop photo by J. Pollack Photography. Bag icon by Michael Rowe/The Noun Project.
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National home décor retailer West Elm, which recently opened its first
Missouri location at the Saint Louis Galleria, is known for its mission to support artisans on both national and local levels. One way of accomplishing this is by featuring collections by independent designers and local artists, sourced through Etsy, at its retail locations. The “Etsy for West Elm” collection began in 2012 at the hand of West Elm’s Vice President of Merchandising, Shane Brogan. “We’ve been highlighting Etsy sellers in our catalog and through special events for a few years. Adding wholesale collections in our new stores is an amazing way to connect our customers with artists in their own backyard, and make each of our stores a true reflection of its local community,” he says. The Artistic Agrarian Farmer and rancher Aubrey Famuliner Finkeldei creates handcrafted chandeliers, lanterns, vases and decorative bird cages using new and found objects like metal and wire. Belles and Ghosts MissySue Hansen’s handmade soaps, scrubs, oils and lotions are 100 percent organic and vegan, containing no harsh chemicals, preservatives or compounds. Gallery Zoo Art Inspired by nature, Catherine Jeltes’ photography, paintings and prints are made with the highest-quality media. Grindstone Designs Brooke Hamilton’s rustic décor items include a mix of handmade and vintage pieces—like light fixtures crafted from Mason jars and mounted on barn-wood wall sconces. ReAuthored Designer Maha Libdeh gives e-readers an old-school vibe by creating cases from discarded books. These handcrafted gems leave the original pages and binding intact, making them truly bookworm-friendly. Sprouted Designs Amanda Gray-Swain produces botanically inspired housewares, including her signature screenprinted flour sack towels with graphic images of fruits, vegetables and kitchen gadgets. Sucre Shop The Sucre Shop team delivers hand-printed wooden utensils made from sustainably harvested wood. These 100 percent biodegradable utensils are fully customizable with colorful graphics and designs. Two Wheel Design Using wood, metal, leather and bike parts, Two Wheel Design creates laser-carved iPhone cases inspired by bike culture. Find all of these lines and more at West Elm, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.863.5287. Follow the “Local Love” column on ALIVE’s Style Notes blog to learn more about STL-area artisans and their latest collections.
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Panorama
The view from inside Saint Louis Art Museum’s new showcase dining room. by Amy De La Hunt Up until August, I had never eaten lunch inside
the Saint Louis Art Museum. Sure, I’d picnicked on the rim of the Grand Basin dozens of times, often with takeout from the museum’s eateries. But sit indoors and pass up that glorious view? My first visit to Panorama, located inside the newly added East Building, happened on a picture-perfect day for a picnic, and I had a few second thoughts about indoor dining. Then we took our seats next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the stark interior—black seats, white walls, gray tablecloths—fell away in sharp contrast to the radiant Technicolor Where To Go view from atop Art Hill. Panorama Maybe eating indoors 1 Fine Arts Drive, Forest was a good idea after all. Park, 314.655.5490 The challenge of platLunch Entrées: $11-$15 Dinner Entrées: $19-$26 ing dishes equal to the Kitchen hours: Tue.view falls to Bon Appétit Thu., Sat. 11am-2pm; Management Company, Fri. 11am-9pm; Sun. which operates Pano10am-2pm rama and 500 other cafés nationwide, including dining services at Washington University in St. Louis and the recently opened The Docket at SLU Law School’s new Downtown location. For Panorama, the company invited Executive Chef Edward Farrow to relocate from Arizona and use the menu as a blank canvas for his passion: ingredients from local artisan producers and sustainable growers. Panorama’s July opening coincided with the height of summer harvest—peppers, tomatoes, berries, watermelon, corn—and Farrow surrounded the season’s bounty with a cornucopia of local cheeses, breads, meats and sausages that will anchor the menu year-round. Dinner For artistry on the plate, Friday dinner—
the sole evening meal offered—is the time to visit. Corn flour-encrusted chicken livers atop columns of watermelon not only are a visual treat, but also have the flavor potential to win over those who would never willingly taste organ meat. Beef skirt steak fanned out within circles of horseradishpotato puree and wine-braised greens is one of the simpler dishes on the menu. Though the restaurant’s creed is simplicity,
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Inside Dish Tips for a top-notch experience at Panorama Top Dish: Banana-toasted walnut cake, a towering confection complete with mascarpone and crispy bananas. Popular Pour: Mimosas or straight Gruet sparkling wine. Best Place to Perch: Next to the stunning windows in the screened-off side room. Insider Tip: If the free parking spaces are full and you’re running late for your reservation, opt for the garage. The info desk will validate $10 toward the parking fee when you present a restaurant receipt totaling more than $15.
Farrow excels at layering flavors. The bigger his palette, the better. Look for dishes like game hen roasted with berries and served with corn succotash, black-eyed peas and zinfandel-blackberry jus. Or, for dessert, try the warm Missouri apple and pecan bread pudding, with roasted beet-agave sauce, caramel and crunchy-sweet pecan brittle. Reservations are a good idea for any meal at Panorama; on Friday evenings, they’re imperative, thanks to the intersection of the art and foodie scenes. Lunch and brunch Because the restaurant is
open only during museum hours, visitors typically will be looking for a midday meal. Aside from the burger, a couple of salads and the “soup of the moment,” few dishes cross over between lunch and Sunday brunch. Tuesday through
Saturday, lunch dishes are elevated by Farrow’s interesting twists, like horseradish-potato cakes served alongside meatloaf or fennel, tomato and fresh herbs topping a roasted trout sandwich, and a pavé of quinoa and avocado piled with piquillo pepper, oaxaca cheese and greens. Brunch is more breakfast-like and a tad less adventurous than lunch. The exception is the apple and yogurt pancakes, served with rosemary-agave syrup, grilled bacon and cardamom-perfumed sweet cream. Still, after a mimosa or bloody mary, it’s all good. (Note that there’s no bar, no hard alcohol and thus no other cocktails.) Situated off the beaten path, Panorama isn’t a business lunch sort of place, and no one looks askance at those who indulge in a glass from the wine list. Farrow stays true to his “buy local” mantra by including several Missouri vintages. It’s just one more excuse to stay indoors for fortification before an afternoon of strolling the postwar German and American works on display in the new wing.
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Angela Ortmann 32, Founder, STLwinegirl Interview by brandi wills
Ten years ago, Angela Ortmann headed west to study interior architecture in San Francisco, but instead found herself enamored with the area’s wine culture. She immersed herself in all things vino and returned to St. Louis to start STLwinegirl, a one-woman business focused on wine education and enjoyment. Ortmann writes wine columns, hosts private and public tastings, plans specialty wine events, consults for a number of local restaurants and more. Behind her brilliantly friendly smile lies a razor-sharp palate that is helping shape the local wine scene and move St. Louis forward as a food and drink destination. How she Got Into the Biz I worked in
restaurants in high school and college, but when I moved out to San Francisco at 21, I started working my way up through the highend restaurants and hotels. I was originally headed to the city to study interior architecture, because I wanted to plan and design restaurants. Instead, I fell in love with the food and wine scene there, and once I reached the four- and five-star tier, I decided I wanted to start studying for certifications. Education/Training University of Missouri-
Columbia for business; Academy of Art University in San Francisco for interior architecture; Court of Master Sommeliers; and on-site training at wineries, restaurants and hotels. Why Her Job Rocks In a nutshell, I get paid
to eat and drink, and then talk about it. I also love that my industry is always evolving and changing. It’s impossible to get bored when there are always new wine producers and emerging wine regions to learn about—not to mention a new vintage release to taste every year. The fact that I get to dine out regularly, receive weekly wine sample deliveries and attend endless wine, beer and spirits tastings are definitely perks, but I would say traveling to explore wine regions, taste with winemakers and visit vineyards rank at the top.
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One thing people would be surprised by
That my job is actually quite a lot of work. From my online activity and events, my life looks very carefree and fun, but being a one-woman show is demanding. From research and writing to hosting and attending events to doing my own marketing and bookkeeping, it’s a 24-hour job. And it’s a social job, so I always need to be “on.” best thing about the local wine scene
Not only do we have incredibly talented people working in St. Louis, but there is also a hunger and a passion here unlike anything I witnessed working in San Francisco. And the fact that we are a blossoming food and wine city brings a level of camaraderie and collaboration that is
hard to find in other cities—there is an awareness that we need to work together to showcase St. Louis on the national scene. Tips for a wine newbie to sound like an oenophile Don’t try to sound like you know
more than you do. More often than not, it will lead to a question or situation that will reveal your lack of knowledge. Instead, incorporate a few specific facts, stories or points that you’ve learned into your conversation. And use the word “quaffable.” It describes a wine that you enjoy on its own, without the need for food to complement it. It’s a completely subjective word—everyone loves different wines for different reasons, so no one can ever disagree.
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Chic and Cheap Fashionable finds for $100 or less. styled by Samantha Chadwick written by Jennifer Wells While shopping for luxury pieces reaps its own rewards, the search for trendy, inexpensive items can be equally fun. In fact, when you’re not investing a week’s pay, you can afford to be a little more adventurous—even downright daring—in your selections. For example, a bold fedora in one of fall’s favorite hues will look just fetching with the season’s light layerables. And those high-end dramatic sunglasses you’ve been eyeballing? Find nearly the same pair on the cheap and drop the damage to your pocketbook without sacrificing your signature sense of style. So go ahead and try on your favorite new fall trend for size.
NECKLACE, $38, available at Paperdolls, multiple locations, 636.527.3655.
NÜMPH TOP, $74, available at Ziezo, The Loop, 314.725.9602.
PROOF MCCALL SUNGLASSES, $90, available at 10denza, Central West End, 314.361.1010.
FREE PEOPLE PANTS, $88, available at Blush, Kirkwood, 314.965.4411. 2B BY BEBE TOP, $25, available at 2B Bebe, Taubman Prestige Outlets, 636.536.9674.
URBAN EXPRESSIONS CLUTCH, $60, available at Cha, Ladue, 314.993.8080.
CHANEL ROUGE COCO SHINE, $34, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 314.567.9200.
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BENCHKRAFT CUFF, $45, available at East + West, Kirkwood, 314.835.1419.
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Stocking up on fall basics (or basics with a twist) doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg, either. In fact, you can find some pretty high-quality merch if you know what to look for. Natural fabrics like cotton, wool or leather tend to look and feel more expensive than those made with synthetic fabrics. Luxe materials like silk and cashmere can also be procured on a limited budget, but usually in the form of accessories like bow ties, socks or scarves. And if your entire ensemble isn’t head-to-toe designer, all the better, as fashion’s current fave look is the high-low combo—think H&M denim coupled with a Hermès belt.
VANS SHOES, $70, available at East + West, Kirkwood, 314.835.1419.
J. FOlD WALLET, $60, available at Moris Men’s Shop, Central West End, 314.361.6800.
G-STAR RAW shirt, $55, available at Sole & Blues, The Loop, 314.863.3600.
VIKTOR & ROLF SPICEBOMB COLOGNE, $85, available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811.
L.I. VINTAGE JEANS BELT, $65, available at Moris Men’s Shop, Central West End, 314.361.6800.
PROOF PLEDGE SUNGLASSES, $95, available at 10denza, Central West End, 314.361.1010.
LIFE AFTER DENIM PANTS, $84, available at East + West, Kirkwood, 314.835.1419.
Bow tie, $65, available at Mister Guy, Ladue, 314.692.2003.
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Block Party Fall’s new colorblocking hues will keep your step in style. styled by Samantha Chadwick written by Jennifer Wells
Just as the leaves have begun to turn, so has fashion’s demand for fall-friendly colors. Colorblocking, a
trend that’s had runways abuzz for several seasons now, has taken a decidedly more sophisticated turn in terms of color. Orange, caramel, brown and black all currently anchor the trend, with this season’s it color, cobalt, boldly stepping in as the go-to pop hue. When it comes to heels, anything goes—from a chunky-heeled ankle boot to a slim stiletto—so it’s best to let your destination dictate your stem style. And while it’s lady’s choice in terms of structure, it’s the glamorous but functional golden-tipped ballet flat from Sam Edelman that has us in the mood to pick pumpkins, sip cider or attend any other fall fête that demands we look fabulous.
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The official handbag of classy ladies everywhere lets its hair down. styled by Samantha Chadwick written by Jennifer Wells A longtime staple of the teetotaling crowd, the satchel can usually be spotted on the arms of the chic, corporate nine-to-fivers and other polished ladies who make up the lunch crowd. And although the bag graces many a closet, rarely has it made its way into the nightlife scene—until now. Blame it on the Ryder Satchel by 3.1 Phillip Lim, which comes in a variety of party-ready finishes from snake to multi-colored rabbit. This season, the satchel is a natural to accompany even your wildest fall trends. From leather to leopard, the party doesn’t start until you’ve got a satchel in tow.
Reed Krakoff bag available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200.
Balenciaga bag available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811.
Marc by Marc Jacobs bag available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200. Mammal bag available at Ziezo, The Loop, 314.725.9602.
Prada bag available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811.
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MUST-HAVES 1. Paperdolls Boutique Be the envy of everyone in town this fall as you rock this trendy colorblock vegan leather jacket by BB Dakota from sunup to sundown. Pair with your favorite denim skinnies and some chic ankle boots and take St. Louis by storm! The Kat Moto jacket features an asymmetrical zip closure and slash pockets. $54. 110 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122 314.965.3655 14418 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO 63021 636.527.3655, facebook.com/paperdolls.boutique 2. The Clover Launching this October, we are The Clover— curators of cloth and culture. Offering a unique selection of contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, The Clover has something for all of you style mavens out there. Whether you shop the lab, refine[d] or core section, you are sure to find something special. With an eye toward the modern, The Clover is a fun space with a wellcurated inventory that provides a customized shopping experience. 8150 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO 63119 314.962.4477, the-clover.com 3. Sugar Magnolia Boutique The Esther collection by Eberjey mixes modern shapes with antique-style lace for a look that’s completely fresh. For an extra layer to wear over any pretty piece, wrap up in this classic robe; a practical indulgence meant to be as pretty as the pajamas or underpinnings worn underneath. $102. 38 N. Gore Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 314.395.9159, sugar-magnolia.com 4. Pink Magnolia No need to shop at the mall this fall—head to Pink Magnolia and pick up the Stella Pant by Lilly Pulitzer. This versatile piece looks smashing with the matching Terrace Top or even a simple sweater for a casual style. Available in Cameo White and Metallic Scallop Jacquard, the Stella Pant is a fall must-have! $178. 9810 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124 314.997.6161, facebook.com/pinkmagnoliast.louis 5. Klutch Boyfriend jeans are right on trend this season! Wildfox just launched its denim line designed by Michelle Siwy with a boyfriend-inspired pair that is nothing short of amazing. For that sexy, slouchy fit you love but with a skinnier hem, check out the Marissa Jean. The secret is the light wash with edgy shredding and distressing throughout. Pick up your pair at Klutch! 1126 Town & Country Crossing Drive, Town & Country, MO 63017 636.220.6110, klutchstyle.com
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A historic exhibition has art’s and fashion’s top players making their move on St. Louis.
A Queen Within By Jennifer Wells
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The exhibition, running Oct. 19-April 18, 2014, tells the story of the nine personas of Jung's queen archetype (Sage, Mother Figure, Magician, Enchantress, Explorer, Ruler, Mother Earth, Heroine and Orphan) and has captured the attention of top fashion publications around the world, with the city of St. Louis poised gracefully as the event’s fashion-forward backdrop. Works will be shown from a number of designers, including Gucci, Viktor & Rolf and Jean Paul Gaultier, among others. But the pinnacle of the exhibition is undoubtedly the impressive (in both quantity and aesthetic quality) array of Alexander McQueen pieces, most of which were contributed from the private collection of one of St. Louis’ top fashion patrons. ALIVE went inside the halls of WCHOF for a glimpse at some of the most exciting pieces by world-renowned and emerging designers.
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epresenting the Sage theme, the royal undertones of emerald and velvet are only made more dramatic with the addition of gold flame-shaped embroidery that, when viewed on the runway, seems to glow and flicker like the embers of a fire. Part of McQueen’s legendary autumn/winter 2007 collection, the concept was first conceived when the designer discovered he had a distant relative who was a victim of the 1692 Salem witch trials. Subsequently, McQueen named the collection “In Memory of Elizabeth Howe, Salem 1692” in homage to his fallen ancestor.
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With collections ranging from overtly opulent to sublimely serene, Japanese label Writtenafterwards’ creations are visual proof that art and fashion are indeed one and the same. With an imagination that knows no bounds (one collection imagines a huge book bed in which you can sleep on any page you like) and a penchant for mixed media, designer Yoshikazu Yamagata was first drawn to fashion as protection from shyness. His first major introduction to the fashion world was as John Galliano’s design intern in 2004, and Yamagata has since made a name for himself with an aesthetic melding fashion, fantasy and metaphor. And while Writtenafterwards has become known for the incredible, Yamagata, always one for experimentation, is currently attempting to seek inspiration from a nontraditional source for the avant garde art world— “normal life.”
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epresenting the Heroine theme, this piece was chosen because of its chain mail detailing and armor-like appearance. Evocative of a warrior heading into battle, the feathers (especially those at the shoulders) add a sense of exoticism that is almost tribal in nature. Although the garment is merely cocktail in length, the detailed metalwork makes it exceptionally heavy. Originally presented in Gucci’s spring/summer 2011 collection, the dress has quickly become a favorite among stylists, and the few who have been lucky enough to bear its ample weight include A-list fashion icons BeyoncÊ and Naomi Campbell.
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hen viewing this stunning piece, it’s surprising to note that Chan Luu is better known for its bracelets than garments. But leave it to longtime fashion darling Jennifer Lopez (who notoriously donned Chan Luu’s clear crystal tunic for a beach shoot) to draw attention decidedly away from the wrist. As part of the Heroine theme, the chain mail detailing—coupled with the use of sparkling Swarovski crystals—adds a feminine element that is a direct (and beautiful) contrast to the usual battle armor associations of metalwork.
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Gianfranco Ferré and Chan Luu photos by Attilio D'Agostino. Hideki Seo photo by Etienne Tordoir. Headshot courtesy of the designer.
epresenting the Mother Figure theme, which includes such characteristics as altruism and saintliness, this vintage 1980s dress has a lit-from-within glow accomplished with Swarovski crystal-embedded fabric ( just one example of how the brand has managed to seamlessly infiltrate the world of highend fashion). In a decidedly literal interpretation, the dress gloriously illuminates the Mother Figure as both a parent and a protector. The current owner discovered the vintage treasure at Decades, a Hollywood staple for vintage red carpet couture and a favorite haunt of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe.
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A love affair with culture and travel serves as inspiration for innovative designer Hideki Seo, and his dedication to his craft is limitless. By day, he works as design assistant for fashion great Azzedine Alaïa, but night belongs only to Seo—who has a habit of producing museum-worthy pieces into the wee hours. With clear artistic aspirations, Seo's whimsical and wildly creative pieces are a testament to many things, including his studies at Antwerp Academy of Fashion, extensive world travels and, of course, his own mind-blowing aesthetic. Seo, a man of great humility and graciousness, attributes much of his success to his seven years with Alaïa, whom he refers to as the “legend of mode.”
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t’s a testament to Gili’s skills that a garment created by such a young talent fits seamlessly into an exhibition teeming with some of the most recognized pieces in fashion. As part of the Mother Figure theme, Gili’s creation emits a luminescent, golden glow that ties into the saintly attributes of the queen as a mother. The top portion of the dress, on loan from the designer’s Central Saint Martins 2012 BA presentation, is made of cashmere and embellished with delicate beading, while the sculptural bottom portion is crafted from fiberglass.
Inspiration isn’t just a product of Serena Gili’s current environment, but also cultivated from her fashionforward beginnings. It was a collection of hats (by the hundreds) and a selection of Jean Paul Gaultier garments from her grandmother’s closet that first drew Gili’s attention to fashion as an outlet for her creativity. As a student of famed Central Saint Martins, Gili has won much recognition for her BA collection, which manages to marry both silhouette and detail. Since her debut, all in-the-know eyes have been on Gili as she garners a bevy of press coverage, including the professional validation of seeing one of her skirts on top model Cara Delevigne for i-D Magazine. What’s most exciting about Gili is not what she’s accomplished thus far, but rather what is yet to come. She’s currently working on her MA in fashion design knitwear with plans to continue building her brand.
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lavish and impractical fabric, lace has long been associated with affluence and rank—when worn with a crown, the implications are even more royal. Jean Paul Gaultier, whose iconic autumn/winter 2007 collection was teeming with crowns (some expertly woven with the models' own hair), has made royal associations with his brand de rigueur. So naturally, when selecting designers for the queen-themed exhibition, Gaultier was top of mind. As part of the Mother Figure theme, the designer’s gorgeously gothic creation plays perfectly into the archetype with this amazingly intricate and exceptionally beautiful lace frock.
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Charlie Le Mindu describes his relationship with Lady Gaga as “fun,” but we’re more inclined to label it as magical. Some of our favorite (and most provocative) fashion moments have undoubtedly been when the notorious singer was spotted (and inevitably heavily photographed) wearing Le Mindu’s designs. Whether it’s in the form of garments, headpieces or hair (or some electric combination of these), Le Mindu never ceases to amaze. It’s the texture and transformative qualities of hair—the way a woman can change her look in just seconds—that lures him to his admitted obsession with tresses. And there’s undoubtedly no shortage of musical powerhouses vying for Le Mindu’s attention. The designer is currently working with French singer Brigitte Fontaine and a new French band called La Femme, plus—in typical Le Mindu fashion—a clandestine collaboration with an unnamed famous pop star.
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Seven Project Runway stars land in St. Louis to showcase their goods at STLFW.
R E UN I O NON T H E R U NWA Y This year's Saint Louis Fashion Week lineup includes a very special event that brings together the talents of seven "Project Runway" alumni. Viktor Luna, April Johnston, Anthony Ryan Auld, Carlos Casanova and Joshua McKinley join St. Louis designers Laura Kathleen Baker and Michael Drummond on the stage of The Fox Theatre for a one-night-only, must-see exhibition of their lines on Sept.28. We caught up with the design stars to find out what they've been up to since the show, what's on their fashion watch lists and what they'll be bringing to Saint Louis Fashion Week. By Brandi Wills
Laura Kathleen Baker photo by Wesley Law Laura Kathleen Baker hair by Tiffany Roberts and makeup by Kimmie Fields of MAC Cosmetics
Laura Kathleen Baker "Project Runway" Season 9 & "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2
Since her participation in Season 9 of "Project Runway," where she made it into the top five, Laura Kathleen Baker has done anything but rest on her laurels. The now 28-year-old designer from St. Louis is already in her third season of production on her line, which is available locally at Ivy Hill and has been accepted to SCENE at Dallas Market Center this month—a huge milestone for a designer. She's also developing a jewelry line, and has been consulting for local and regional apparel companies and a local branding agency. Baker is also proud to report that the fashion program she created with Lift For Life Academy in 2009 has really taken off. While she has big-city ambitions, she remains proud to call St. Louis home. "My family is here, and people are so supportive. St. Louis is a great place to raise a family; the quality of life is amazing. New York is a quick flight away." Whose fall lines do you find most exciting? Tom Ford, Giambattista Valli footwear and Balmain. The one accessory every woman needs right now: Anything from Love Armour. Your favorite look for going out: Heels—good heels. And a jumpsuit. I used to tend toward wide-leg styles, but now I am moving toward skinnier, tapered legs.
Michael Drummond "Project Runway" Season 8
St. Louis-based Michael Drummond describes his clothing line, The Exquisite Corpse, as “rooted in eco-consciousness.” “My clothing is mostly comprised of end-run and organic materials, but doesn't look like something that you'd wear with Tevas,” he says. Since his appearance on Season 8, the 34-year-old designer has found success with his line, as well as designing for the stage and for print and film commercials. The dramatic nature of his designs is what has helped his career transcend the marketplace to attain global appeal: He’s currently 62
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in negotiations to design with a top-tier shoe developer based in Hong Kong. Locally, he curated the “Dressed” exhibition this past spring for the Regional Arts Commission and his line has dressed Heidi Klum and Tika Sumpter. Still, Drummond's heart stays close to home. “I love the alliances that nurture St. Louis' fashion scene. We have very passionate and savvy people creating great art and events that have been getting worldwide attention.” Fashion trend you're sick of: I try not to look at fashion as a "right now" type of thing, and I try not to judge people or their fashion choices. That behavior is boring and closes you off to the creative spirit.
Who or what inspires you? Recycling has shown up in my most recent designs. I've been making fringe out of X-rays and sequins out of old soda bottles. The Japanese dance of Butoh and the image of a city shaman are major inspirations for the line at the moment. Your favorite piece in your closet right now: May I pick four? My Phillip Lim t-shirt or my Paul and Joe funnel neck, which is like 12 years old. My AllSaints tux jacket, and my black satin Maison Martin Margiela ankle boots. Also, my turn-of-the-century men's day frock coat and a Jutta Neumann leather bag I will take to the grave. That is way more than four.
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Anthony Ryan Auld
"Project Runway" Season 9 & "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2 As the winner of "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2, 30-year-old Anthony Ryan Auld is clearly poised for success. "I am currently working on my spring/summer 2014 collection, as well as a capsule collection for Nine West to be released next year," he says. The Baton Rouge-based designer's next step is to source production overseas to give his line an accessible price point. His designs exemplify the marriage of creative freedom and hardnosed discipline, using classic silhouettes with bold fabric and color choices. "I also just overcame a second diagnosis of testicular cancer, so I am striving to move forward and get this train back on track," he says. With plans to attend London, Milan, Tokyo and Berlin fashion weeks this year and a role as guest editor for Marie Claire, it's clear to us that Auld's career is right on course. What inspires you? I am driven and inspired by fabric or a story that I want the collection to tell. The one accessory every man needs right now: Leather suspenders. The one accessory every woman needs right now: A great alligator clutch in gray.
Anthony Ryan Auld photo by Tate Tullier Photography.
Your favorite piece in your closet right now: My Obey leopard printed hat—until my hair grows back.
Joshua McKinley
"Project Runway" Season 9 & "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2 It's been a whirlwind two years for New Yorkbased Joshua McKinley, 27, who was named runner-up of "Project Runway" Season 9 and returned to the screen for the second season of “All Stars.” What's he up to now? “I have been fortunate enough to travel around the country discussing and sharing my design vision with people thirsty to learn more.” With a signature style he describes as “classic cuts in innovative, high-tech fabrics,” McKinley's fashions have found favor with both men and women. His capsule womenswear cocktail and evening collection, Johnathan Kayne by Joshua McKinley, received a phenomenal response this summer at its first trade show in Atlanta. It will hit stores across the country in early 2014. And, according to McKinley, his signature menswear pieces “divorce their hangers quicker than Elizabeth Taylor does her husbands!” Whose fall lines do you find most exciting? Michael Kors’ Resort 2014 collection, with his use of prints and the brilliant lucite chokers and cuffs with locks. They are to-die-for fabulous! On trends versus style: Anyone can buy into a trend; it takes intelligence to understand that you can’t buy style. So take a stand, exist uniquely and be a trendsetter. What are you looking forward to most about your time in St. Louis? Having traveled to many different fashion weeks, I’m excited to see the creative genius that St. Louis has to offer. Two St. Louis natives and fashion powerhouse designers, Laura Kathleen and Michael Drummond, are leading the way to build a unique perspective for design in St. Louis, and I'm excited to see what other designers are doing to give a voice to this burgeoning market.
Photos by Richard McLaren/Lifetime Television.
Casanova
"Project Runway" Season 8 & "Project Runway All Stars" Season 2 For Carlos Casanova, 36, "Project Runway" was a crash course in becoming a serious designer. “[It] was like enrolling myself in fashion school. I really learned how to define myself as a designer filming the show. While I was in Puerto Rico, I had no idea what my aesthetic was, since I needed to cover many bases as a designer in a
very small market.” Now headquartered in New York, his company, Casanova NYC, is catering to a very specific crowd. “My designs are risqué. The women who wear my clothes have a lot of selfconfidence.” His current focus has turned toward ready-to-wear and handbags. “Right now my bags are selling in two stores in NYC, and I'm planning to start selling my clothing in two more stores in NYC and one store in Puerto Rico.” Your favorite piece in your closet right now. My very pointy patent leather shoes from St. Tropez.
What do you do to move past creative blocks? I take a break and go shopping. I strongly believe in the powers of retail therapy. Whose fall lines do you find most exciting? Dsquared2. I love the raspberry velvet blazer, the red trench coat and all the clutches. Give us your trend forecast for 2014. Geometrics and stripes are coming back. Black and yellow is big.
Viktor Luna
"Project Runway" Season 9 Season 9 contestant Viktor Luna, 32, has no problem articulately defining his clientele. “I definitely target that rock 'n' roll fan who loves to take risks and at the same time enjoys what she or he wears. They can go downtown to party and then head uptown to look elegant for an event.” And, clearly, his acute design awareness has helped his audience find him in return. “I have more personal clientele, which allows
me to create custom outfits with that one-on-one contact. I work with Style PR in LA, and they help bring my work out there to celebrities such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Ciara and Ashanti.” Headquartered in NYC, the Viktor Luna brand has set itself apart with prints that incorporate photographs taken by Luna himself. “When I don’t use my own prints, I try to use unique techniques that are signature to me, whether it’s in the silhouette or detailing.” What do you do to move past creative blocks? I take a break, go to the museum and travel. When-
ever you’re stuck, that’s your mind trying to tell you to take time off and enjoy life. The one accessory every woman needs right now: An Hermès Collier de Chien. It’s a super chic studded bracelet that goes with everything! Give us your trend forecast for 2014: Bold prints, short shorts, leather accessories and visors. A sporty yet chic look is going to be big for 2014. Oh, wait… that sounds like my collection!
April Johnston
"Project Runway" Season 8 & "Project Runway All Stars" Season 1 Twenty-four-year-old April Johnston is a wolf in sheep's clothing, so to speak. Her bleach-blonde hair and rosy cheeks suggest she's an all-American girl next door. But peek inside her portfolio, and you'll find some pleasantly dark surprises. She describes her line, Mangled Courtesan, as sophisticated gothic romanticism. "My style is extremely feminine, while still keeping a dark and curious edge." With her own fabric line carried at Jo-Ann stores nationwide and her 2014 spring/summer Purgatoire Collection in the works, the Philadelphia-based designer is already thinking about what's next. "I'm ready to start moving into red carpet, bigger stores and hopefully some costume design." Despite her success on the runways, she considers herself to be down-to-earth and a bit of a tomboy. "I spent a lot of time hunting, fishing and camping as a kid, and I am still like that to this day." We're excited to see what she'll surprise us with next.
Viktor Luna photo by Richard McLaren/Lifetime Television. April Johnston photo by John Michael Fulton Photography.
What do you do to get past creative blocks? I usually watch Tim Burton movies. They always have great costume design—"Sweeney Todd," "Alice in Wonderland," "Nightmare Before Christmas." Fashion trend you're sick of: I can't stand the camisole underneath the deep V-neck t-shirts. I cannot believe this horror is still lurking around. Whose fall lines do you find most exciting? I don't really follow other designers' fashion much, but I can say Alexander Wang has my attention.
Want more? Visit the Style Notes blog at ALIVEMag.com to read the full, uncut interviews with all seven Project Runway designers. Tickets to the Project Runway show are available at saintlouisfashionweek.com.
I'll Be Seeing You Travel to a place where wardrobe was anything but simple—with strong embellishments, full skirts and an eye for even the smallest detail. Photography: Attilio D’Agostino | Styling: Samantha Chadwick Model: Haley Patrick for Mother Model Management (mothermodelmanagement.com) Chanel jacket available at Women's Closet Exchange, Sunset Hills, 314.842.8405. Scarlett Garnet rings available at Scarlett Garnet, Cherokee Street, 314.540.0300. Skirt and collar courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
Hair: Valerie Brown | Makeup: Sharday Johnson
Storybook Love Betsy and Adam dress and brooch available at Nordstrom, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.884.4900. Scarlett Garnet bracelet available at Scarlett Garnet, Cherokee Street, 314.540.0300. Birdcage available at Hammer & Hand Imports, Downtown, 314.932.1313. Top courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
rainy day hues
Theory shirt, Roberto Cavalli scarf and Prada bag available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811. Boy by Band of Outsiders blazer available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200. Belt available at Nordstrom, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.884.4900. Skirt and parasol courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
stepping out
Chanel jacket and Louis Verdad top available at Women's Closet Exchange, Sunset Hills, 314.842.8405. Belt available at Nordstrom, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.884.4900. Skirt, petticoat and collar courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
basket case
Chanel jacket available at Women's Closet Exchange, Sunset Hills, 314.842.8405. Scarlett Garnet rings available at Scarlett Garnet, Cherokee Street, 314.540.0300. Skirt and collar courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
everything's peachy Boy by Band of Outsiders top available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200. Necklace available at Women's Closet Exchange, Sunset Hills, 314.842.8405. Skirt courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
Field of dreams
Necklace and French Connection top available at Women's Closet Exchange, Sunset Hills, 314.842.8405. Shawl available at Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811. Collar, stylist's own. Skirt courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop.
bench warmer
Rachel Pally dress available at Esther, Ladue, 314.432.5300. Jacket courtesy of Washington University Costume Shop. Stylist assistants: Ellyn Hunt, Glynnis Rodgers & Sarah Stallmann. Extra thanks to Chris and Amy Plaisted. Thank you to Bernie and Carolyn Woelfel and Laura, Nicholas and Nicolas Garcia at Laura's Mexican Restaurant (Hardin, IL).
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The Libertine 7927 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.862.2999 The space could have been a liability. It’s almost windowless and partially walled off into separate rooms, making it impossible to see from one end of the restaurant to the other. Instead, thanks to inspired design and lighting, it achieves the goal set out by the visionary team: to foster the art of conversation in the same way as a British pub or historic French salon—or, less loftily, the neighborhood eatery. And, it goes without saying, to serve outstanding food and drink. If diners need something to jump-start their chitchat, there’s always the topic of Executive Chef Josh Galliano’s triumphant return to the local dining scene. His signature southern dishes are scattered here and there—grits and scorched okra with a trio of fowl, fried chicken at lunch and Sunday supper once a month—but it’s the creative license that really ups the “wow” factor. He plays around with everything from duck eggs to carrots and cauliflower, and more than one diner has left raving about the vegetables above all else.
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Table 1821 Cherokee St., Cherokee, 314.449.1888 Cassy Vires sticks to a theme at her restaurants Home Wine Kitchen and Table: Food and wine should not be intimidating. That’s true of the final plated dishes as well as the combination of ingredients and inspirations that go into them. Thus, when she kicked off her weekends-only chef’s tasting menu at Table, it’s no surprise that the first theme she chose was a kids’ carnival. Corn dogs, funnel cakes, cheese fries and snow cones abounded, featuring grown-up flavors like chorizo, goose, pork belly, cayenne and smoked tomatoes. The concept at the new restaurant is for long communal tables to promote interaction among diners. For some, this could be more intimidating than ordering fried pig ear and crispy beef tongue. But the restaurant is intended to be a forum for sharing, be it small plates with friends or stories with strangers. Although she envisions Table breaking less new ground than Home Wine Kitchen, with its seasonal menus and rotating dishes, there is still plenty to invigorate the loyal customers who have come to trust her instincts. Take, for instance, the veal carpaccio with fried capers, foie gras with chocolate balsamic and lamb meatballs with blueberry-chipotle glaze—any one of which could certainly start a few conversations on its own.
Olio 1634 Tower Grove Ave., Botanical Heights, 314.932.1088
Pulling it all together is chef and proprietor Ben Poremba, who has seen the industry from all sides: from the back doors, where restaurateurs sometimes take a risk on an unknown guy hawking fresh produce; from the counter of his artisan cured meats company Salume Beddu; and now from the front of the stove, dreaming up new dishes to showcase top-quality ingredients. His counterpart on the wine side is General Manager Andrey Ivanov, 27, who already holds the title of advanced sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers and has experience at several of St. Louis’ most well-known wine venues. Showing the youngsters they still have a bit to learn is Olio’s chef, Jay Stringer, who’s proving the value of un-exotic staples such as housemade mozzarella and Thousand Island dressing. The synergy is undeniable.
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Prasino photo by Lara Kastner.
To customers braving the perpetual construction zone in the fledgling neighborhood around Olio, the brightly lit wine bar and its sister restaurant Elaia beckon with the promise of relaxation. To the young staffers, the former gas station is a beacon of opportunity. They’re clearly having fun discovering how far they can push the envelope, offering exciting tasting opportunities for wine and spirits geeks such as wines from New York’s Element Winery or arak from Lebanon.
Prasino 1520 S. Fifth St., St. Charles, 636.277.0202
The light fixtures made of repurposed corrugated cardboard and the chairs using recycled seatbelts are nice, but we’re really here to eat.
Restaurants touting their sustainably raised ingredients and eco-friendliness are no longer outliers in the industry. But in practical terms, walking the talk is still easier for the little guys—sourcing green vendors (not to mention dealing with the prep and the meal’s aftermath) for restaurants that seat 250-plus customers is daunting. An Illinois-based chain with a moniker that means “green” in Greek, Prasino has hit on a formula for making such initiatives profitable. And while that’s certainly a selling point for some of its clientele, most are simply out for a good meal in a sophisticated venue.
Prasino’s savvy hiring of Executive Chef Tony Marchetto gave it a leg up in terms of local purveyors. He’s a veteran of Tony’s and of Cardwell’s at the Plaza, where the proprietor, Bill Cardwell, has long been an advocate of supporting the region’s farmers and ranchers. The menu Marchetto oversees ranges from seitan to Prince Edward Island mussels, kale to gooey butter cake, lamb meatballs in pepper coulis to pork steak with Fitz’s root beer barbecue sauce. They’re all worth a celebratory toast—with a local microbrew, of course.
Central Table Food Hall 23 S. Euclid Ave., Central West End, 314.932.5595 The scope of the place has to be seen to be believed, but here’s an example of what a 10,000-square-foot restaurant looks like: When my brunch companion said, “Get a load of those wine barrels,” I had to crane my neck around for a few seconds before noticing the 12 wine barrels suspended above the bar. But the seating manages to feel intimate enough, even for the full-service evening meal. The much-ballyhooed food stations—the wood-fired oven, grill, deli sandwiches/salads and coffee—are important to understand for breakfast and
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lunch, when you order there and bring the food to a table. For brunch and dinner, the menu has it all, classified generally according to hot and cold dishes and sushi. While it’s entertaining to watch some of the stations, especially the open hearth, once the food arrives you’ll forget where it’s from and just dig into the addictive fried fingerling potatoes (the closest approximation to fries), tangy arugula-asparagus salad or pizza with gooseberry, lamb bacon and goat cheese. Sushi-lovers who miss Miso will be happy to find Eliott Harris behind the counter at the raw bar, and wine-lovers will feel the same about general manager Matt McGuire, formerly of Brasserie by Niche and King Louie’s.
Bar Les Frères 7637 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, 314.725.8880 This petite little number in red oozes sophistication and confidence. How else could a place so lovely get away with showcasing deer antlers above the bar? Or make a go of it with only a couple dozen seats? True to the old adage, looks will only get you so far, and it’s what’s inside that counts—in this case, a winsome staff that imbues the tiny establishment with a big heart, while in the kitchen, Chef Ny Vongsaly tantalizes the taste buds. The restaurant’s signature dishes include caviar on potato blinis and filet mignon in the steak au poivre. Bar Les Frères tops all the romantic dining lists in town—which is little consolation when you and your beloved are waiting and waiting and waiting for a table. Best bet: Come early or late. Barring that, take the servers up on their offer to mix you a drink before you’re seated. Zoe Robinson Pidgeon’s third culinary creation is a gem. The décor is a product of her love of collecting, carefully chosen to appeal to both feminine and masculine tastes, as any great date venue should. And she’s not finished yet. The owner of I Fratellini and Bobo Noodle House is already envisioning an expansion of Bar Les Frères and collecting the treasures to furnish it in the style of a French hotel (no, it won’t contain more antlers—and please don’t call them horns).
Gringo 398 N. Euclid Ave., Central West End, 314.449.1212 Nothing on the Gringo menu gives the slightest hint of its siblings, the Pi family of pizzerias in The Loop, CWE, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Downtown and Washington, D.C. But the DNA comes through loud and clear in the professionalism of the staff and in the kitchen’s willingness to challenge norms. Taco meats like pork carnitas, chicken tinga and beef barbacoa supplemented by such a delicacies as grilled octopus and sautéed grasshoppers? Surely it’s no more heretical than cornmeal in pizza crust. That’s not to say the menu from Chef Cary McDowell, who recently relocated from Winslow's Home, is completely loco. He interprets just enough to keep things interesting, as with the barrel-aged hot sauce or the street corn off-the-cob. Tableside avocado-mashing is a fun bit of theater that also proves a point: No place in town serves fresher guac. Many customers judge Mexican restaurants by their margaritas, and here Gringo cagily offers both the “on tap” version— which is already better than most—or hand-shaken variations with the tequila of your choice. More intriguing still are the special brews Schlafly created just for this restaurant, inspired by popular Mexican styles. There’s also house-made chile de árbol sangrita, traditionally paired with tequila. After a few of these, grasshoppers will sound like just the thing.
Basso at the Cheshire 7036 Clayton Ave., Clayton, 314.932.7820 Much was made of the nostalgia factor as The Cheshire gradually reawakened last winter. So it’s perhaps fitting that two of those at the helm of Basso—the hotel complex’s trendy lowerlevel eatery—both did stints away from home before returning to St. Louis. Executive Chef Patrick Connolly is a St. Louis native who won the James Beard Best Chef: Northeast award in 2008 while working in Boston, and general manager Jonathan Schoen has spent most of his career climbing the local ranks at Italian restaurants, with the exception of a few years spent in Scottsdale, AZ. A year later, the customers flocking to see and be seen at Basso are coming purely for the here-and-now. The beer menu, for example, boasts 32 varieties on tap, including a number of local microbrews alongside out-of-the-ordinary labels from Italy. The small sampler makes it easy to get acquainted with new flavors or compare styles from multiple countries. Connolly’s wood-fired pizzas go well with the beers, and they’re easy to share among groups. Basso’s happy hour specials may end at 6pm, but the jovial vibe extends well past midnight, focused around the 40-seat bar that dominates the space. In a creative experiment during English soccer season, Basso opens for breakfast at 8am on game day Saturdays, making it possible to spend all day in the trendiest basement in the city.
Tree House 3177 S. Grand Blvd., Tower Grove, 314.696.2100 Bay Tran knows South Grand like the back of her hand. And many of the passersby outside her new restaurant clearly know her too, either from Mekong, her family’s Vietnamese place just up the street, or as a fellow resident of the neighborhood. Then there are the professional connections Tran has earned, both as a trained chef and a businesswoman. She capitalized on that by locating Tree House on one of the boulevard’s busiest corners.
In keeping with the South Grand vibe, there’s a strong global fusion element to the menu, ranging from melt-in-your-mouth pan de queso to pitch-perfect banh mi sandwiches to quintessential pisco sours. On the other hand, Tree House may be the first place on earth to have mastered beet fries.
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Basso photo courtesy of Twist.
Tran’s concept for her first restaurant—“refined vegetarian” with many vegan and some raw dishes—took her out on a metaphorical limb. But her team delivers the goods. Tree House’s meat-free versions of smoked sausage, street tacos and wild mushroom pâté are overflowing with umami, the hard-to-define flavor that keeps carnivores craving meat. The dishes also pass the test of standing up to flavorful local microbrews and bold cocktails from Billy Holley (who, like Tran, is a familiar face in the industry).
Pastaria In a city that loves to celebrate Italian carbs, value pricing and local celebrities, Gerard Craft’s success at Pastaria was assured from the day his ode to simple pastas and pizzas opened.
The multifaceted experience at Pastaria is one that more restaurants should emulate. There’s the introductory level, where diners may step outside their comfort zone and try a pizza topping they can’t get delivered at home. There’s the food-lover level, when the shape of pasta and the density of the sauce starts to matter. And there’s the connoisseur level, for those who can rattle off what makes lardo different from guanciale (strips of cured Italian fatback versus unsmoked Italian bacon) and recognize the unique grape varieties dotting the wine list.
Parents in particular are paying Pastaria the highest homage: waiting for a table with kids in tow at a downtown Clayton venue. Granted, at $10 for an entrée and dessert, the kids’ menu is way cheaper than a sitter; but the familyfriendliness extends beyond pricing, a nod to Craft’s two young daughters.
The James Beard folks who passed up yet another opportunity to reward Craft as Best Chef: Midwest earlier this year were probably just jonesing for another pizza with fontina and house-made American-style pepperoni. Our prediction: another nomination and another trip to the finals in 2014.
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SIGNATURE DISHES An insider’s look at must-try dishes from STL’s favorite restaurants.
BIxBy’S MISSOuRI HISTORy MuSEuM
COASTAL BISTRO & OySTER BAR
Veggie Panini
Ingredients: • three cheese focaccia • sprouts • arugula • mushroom • onion • havarti • tomato *served with summer succotash and house-made pickles
Coastal tower
Ingredients: • East and West Coast oysters • applewood-smoked shrimp • Atlantic salmon tartar • lobster claws • Mignonette
At Bixby’s, “Dining with Local Influence” is not just the motto, it’s the culinary philosophy. Enjoy every dish knowing it is artfully crafted using the freshest and finest ingredients! Serving lunch daily and a Sunday champagne brunch, Bixby’s is pleased to have been voted one of “America’s Best Museum Restaurants” by Travel + Leisure Magazine.
For an exciting combination of coastal influences, from low country and creole-inspired items to New England favorites and West Coast specialties, head to Coastal Bistro & Oyster Bar. The lobster roll and shrimp and grits have received rave reviews. Foodies will love the exciting culinary choices from land and sea featured on Coastal’s unique menu!
Lindell Blvd. & DeBaliviere Ave., Forest Park | bixbys-mohistory.com Reservations at 314.361.7313 or OpenTable.com
14 N. Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 314.932.7377 | coastalbistro.com
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eggPlant naPoleon
Ingredients: • eggplant • tomatoes • baby spinach • goat cheese (chèvre) • balsamic reduction
Vin de Set is an upscale, casual bistro with a lively outdoor terrace featuring approachable, Southern French cuisine. Situated on the roof of a national historic landmark just minutes from Downtown, Vin de Set offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience in a sophisticated atmosphere. 2017 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
Mixed grill Fajitas
Ingredients: • chicken breast marinated in fresh citrus and chilies • marinated skirt steak • shrimp sautéed in Mexican butter • slow roasted carnitas (roasted pork ) • San Antonio vegetables Chevys is a border cantina that’s a whole lot closer than Mexico—where we straddle “fun-ky” and “fresh” to serve up sizzling fajitas, cold cervezas and a variety of margaritas and tequilas. Known for its from-scratch cooking, mesquite wood grill and tortillas made right in front of you, the restaurant also has been voted Best Chips and Salsa in St. Louis for 15 years running by RFT readers. 5 St. Louis area locations | visit chevysstl.com.
314.241.8989 | vindeset.com
OCEANO BISTRO
BOCCI BAR
lobster blt Pizza
Ingredients: • hand-stretched, fresh dough • lobster claw • smoked bacon • cherry tomatoes • field greens • crème fraîche Bask in the cozy interior enveloped by warm wood tones as you gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the sidewalk café, all while savoring fresh pasta and pizza with handmade dough at Bocci Bar. Whether you’re meeting a colleague for lunch or grabbing dinner with friends, enjoy a truly European flair at Bocci!
16 N. Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 | 314.932.1040 | boccibar.com
Fennel dusted & seared sCalloPs
Ingredients: • fennel pollen dusted, Georgia’s Bank scallops • grilled asparagus • miso-marinated portabella mushrooms • basil citrus butter
Explore the unique worldly flavors that are rarely seen in the Midwest at St. Louis’ premier fresh seafood bistro: Oceano. Your taste buds will be amazed by Oceano’s exquisitely flavorful and dynamic dishes, prepared by Executive Chef Jon Lowe using only the finest local ingredients. The must-try menu item: fennel dusted and seared scallops. 44 N. Brentwood Drive, Clayton, MO 63105 | 314.721.9400 | oceanobistro.com
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7821 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314.962.1400, summitjewelersstl.com
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Recently Ringed
Two newly engaged St. Louis couples share their love stories.
Chelsea Williams, 23 & Josh Dickson, 26 Occupations: I am an assistant account executive at H&L Partners and Josh is the driver manager at Gordon Trucking, Inc. First Date: Josh was a member of Mizzou’s ice hockey team and the biggest game of the season was, of course, the MU vs. KU game. We were just friends at the time, and he invited me to visit Columbia for the weekend to watch the game and hang out. The Proposal: Josh was sent to Seattle for a week of training for his new job, and since neither of us had ever been to Washington, we decided to make a little getaway out of it. I flew up for the weekend and we planned on spending Saturday hitting all of the Seattle must-sees with Josh’s Washington-native coworker and his wife. Before heading into the city, we started the day by grabbing coffee on Alki Beach and walked along the water with the Seattle skyline in view just across the Puget Sound. He had us walk out on a long, skinny wooden dock to take a photo—that’s when, to
my utter surprise, he dropped down onto one knee and popped the question! Together we like to: We love to spend time outdoors. Some of our favorites include biking, fishing, taking our dogs to the park and spending a day at the winery. Ideal St. Louis date night: We love attending St. Louis Blues, Cardinals and Rams games. Believe it or not: We create imaginary personalities for our dogs—for example, we pretend that they hate each other now, but that once we all live together they’ll become best friends (like in the movie “Stepbrothers”). Our relationship in three words: Humorous, happy and romantic. Home Sweet Home: For now, our plans are to stay in the St. Louis area, but we’re still young and always open to new opportunities! The Big Day: June 21, 2014, at The Barn at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery.
Occupations: I am a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital, and Bo is a software engineer at Varian Medical Systems. First Sight: One of my close girlfriends introduced us at Lucas Park Grille. I remember he had a great smile, was easy to talk to and was constantly cracking jokes. First Date: We were friends for a long time, but our first real date was at Bar Italia. We danced and talked the entire night. We realized we had feelings for each other more than friendship that night, and have been inseparable since. The Proposal: He proposed to me in Paris at a great restaurant called Le Grand Colbert. Bo chose it because he is a big fan of Jack Nicholson and it was featured in the movie “Something’s Gotta Give.” Earlier that day, we put a lock on the Pont de l’Archevêché. It was a nice way to leave our little mark in the city of love. Following the proposal, we flew to Turkey to announce and celebrate our engagement with Bo’s family. Together we like to: We enjoy traveling, wine, trying new restaurants, movie nights, concerts at The Pageant, dancing at Bar Italia on International Night and walking with our puppy in The Loop or the Central West End. Our song: “Lovesong” by Adele. We plan to make this our first dance at the wedding. The Big Day: September 20, 2014, at St. Agatha Church, followed by a reception at Moulin.
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Top left photo by Kara Proehl of Bright Shot Photography. Top right photo by Studio M.
Stephanie Bolby, 27 & Bahattin “Bo” Ozkok, 36
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The Bride
Arpana Agrawal
34, Geneticist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine The Groom
Ryan Bogdan
33, Neurogeneticist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Washington University
Swing With Me
Combining their two different cultures, this STL couple held an unforgettable affair that was entirely their own. by mary beard
Their Story Ryan Bogdan and Arpana Agrawal met when Ryan was interviewing for a genetics position at Washington University. Arpana, who taught behavior genetics at the university at the time, was invited to serve on the hiring committee. Though Ryan was offered the job, he deferred for a year to complete his postdoctoral training at Duke University. The two kept in touch after that, but strictly on work-related
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matters. Only after Ryan had returned to St. Louis and the pair met for a sushi lunch did they realize how much they had in common. After three months of catching movies at Tivoli Theatre, seeing concerts at The Pageant and Ryan (patiently) teaching Arpana how to ride a bike in Forest Park, the pair knew that they were meant for each other. Ryan began casually dropping hints, asking Arpana about her jewelry tastes—
specifically regarding rings. Finally, on a drive home from dinner one evening, Arpana confessed that she’d always wanted a tattoo of a wedding band when she got married rather than an actual ring. Ryan turned to her and said, “That’s exactly what I’ve always wanted, too!” So when Ryan popped the question, it was with a gift certificate to Iron Age Tattoo instead of a diamond. Arpana, of course, accepted.
Photos by Guillermo Gomez & Rebecca Haas, St. Louis Color
Mothers Know Best Neither Ryan nor Arpana wanted a big wedding, but their parents were set on a celebration for the books. So, Arpana handed over the planning to her mother and future mother-in-law. This presented the challenge of combining two distinct cultures—Arpana’s Indian heritage and Ryan’s American upbringing—to create a seamless ceremony and reception. The result was a big-band, swing-themed evening with Indian customs sprinkled throughout. For the ceremony, Ryan wore a traditional Indian sherwani and Arpana wore a bridal sari—both beige and deep red with gold accents—and Arpana decorated her hands and feet with henna. They started with a traditional Indian tilak ceremony, in which the bride’s family welcomes the groom and his parents, and then the couple exchanged personal vows—keeping the mood light by working in a mention of their shared love of zombies. As the ceremony ended, close family and friends broke into an impromptu Bollywood dance number, surprising and thrilling Ryan and Arpana. For the reception, Arpana changed into a vintage pinup-style satin halter dress with a lace overlay, and Ryan donned black pants and a simple white shirt.
tRUNKS UP The ceremony and reception were held at NEO on Locust,
where exposed brick walls and cityscape views created a perfect backdrop for the couple’s special day and their photographs. Continuing in Indian style, elephants were a common motif in the reception décor: Bejeweled elephant place cards sat amidst red roses on the tables, elephants adorned the backs of the sashes on each chair and guests received carved wooden elephants on banana leaves as a unique memento. Not to mention, Ryan’s mother constructed two massive carboard elephants for the photo booth.
CREATIVE CUISINE The predominantly Indian menu for the reception was prepared by Patty Long Catering, including Ryan’s favorite dish, shrimp vindaloo. Instead of cake, the couple served 500 mini cupcakes in flavors like red velvet, peanut butter and strawberry, as well as cookies and milk from SweetArt, Arpana’s favorite bakeshop. Bride and groom dolls from various parts of India served as alternatives to cake toppers. For the customary cake-cutting, the parents of the couple surprised them with a 6-inch-tall cupcake from Jilly’s Cupcakes. Ryan’s mother also created a “sweet and salty bar” for guests, featuring snacks like potato noodles, fried lentils, chocolates and cookies. BOLLYWOOD BOOGIE Bollywood music played during dinner, and Ryan and Arpana surprised their guests by choosing a popular Bollywood hit for their first dance. They started swing dancing to it at first, but when the chorus picked up, they broke out into a full-blown, choreographed Bollywood dance number. After their performance, the 22-member St. Louis Big Band played classic swing tunes for the rest of the evening as guests joined the couple on the floor to jitter and jive the night away.
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Wedding Venue Guide ceremony site
capacity standing
capacity seated
outdoor party area
on-site catering
allow choice of caterer
9th Street Abbey 1808 S. 9th St., Soulard, 314.621.9598, pattylongcatering. com
YES
499
250
YES
YES
NO
Barnett on Washington 3207 Washington Blvd., Downtown, 314.241.9463
YES
450
175
YES
YES
NO
Bevo Mill 4749 Gravois Ave., Bevo, 314.832.6776, thebevomill.com
Yes
350
300
YES
YES
NO
Bixby’s 5700 Lindell Blvd. (Missouri History Musuem, 2nd floor), Forest Park, 314.454.3151, bixbys-mohistory.com
Yes
300
50-100
Yes
Yes
NO
Casa Loma Ballroom 3354 Iowa Ave., Cherokee, 314.282.2258, casalomaballroom.com
YES
850
850
no
YES
YES
Cedar Lake Cellars 11008 Schreckengast Road, Wright City, 636.745.9500, cedarlakecellars.com
Yes
500
350
Yes
Yes
NO
Chandler Hill Vineyards 596 Defiance Road, Defiance, MO, 636.798.2675, chandlerhillvineyards.com
YES
350-400
220-230
YES
YES
NO
Chase Park Plaza 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Central West End, 314.633.3050, chaseparkplaza.com
YES
2,000
1,000
YES
YES
NO
City Cottage 3800 Chouteau Ave., Midtown, 314.961.7588, cateringstlouis.com
YES
150
120
YES
YES
NO
City Museum 701 N. 15th St., Downtown, 314.231.2489, ext. 117, citymuseum.org
YES
300-600
100-300
NO
no
Yes*
Chaumette Winery 24345 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve, MO, 573.747.1000, chaumette.com
YES
260
260
YES
YES
NO
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center, 314.535.4660, ext. 201, camstl.org
YES
330
200
YES
NO
YES*
Coronado Ballroom 3701 Lindell Blvd., Midtown, 314.367.4848, thecoronado.com
YES
700
300
NO
YES
NO
Danforth Plant Science Center 975 N. Warson Road, Creve Couer, 314.587.1000, danforthcenter.org
YES
350
250
yes
YES
NO
Fleur on Washington 1300 Washington Ave., 314.809.8541
YES
230
230
YES
NO
yes
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis 999 N. 2nd St., Downtown, 314.881.5800, fourseasons.com/stlouis
YES
900
700
YES
YES
NO
Fox Theatre 527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center, 314.531.9999, fabulousfox.com
YES
500-2,200
400-1,200
NO
YES
NO
The Gardens at Malmaison 3519 St. Albans Road, St. Albans, 636.458.0131, gardensmalmaison.com
YES
240
180
YES
YES
NO
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 S. Broadway, Downtown, 314.421.1776, hiltonstlouis.com
YES
1,500
650
yes
YES
yes
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capacity standing
capacity seated
outdoor party area
on-site catering
allow choice of caterer
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, 314.993.1100, stlouisfrontenac.hilton.com
Yes
600
600
No
Yes
yes*
HoteLumière 999 N. 2nd St., Downtown, 877.450.7711, lumiereplace.com
YES
500
300
NO
YES
NO
Hyatt Regency at the St. Louis Arch 315 Chestnut St., Downtown, 314.655.1234, stlouisarch.hyatt.com
YES
2,200
1,380
YES
YES
YES*
The Jewel Box Forest Park, 314.289.5389, cateringstlouis.com
YES
250
160
NO
NO
YES*
Kemp Auto Museum 16955 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636.537.1718, kempservices.com
YES
1,500
800
Yes
NO
YES*
Lumen Private Event Space 2201 Locust St., Downtown, 314.241.5757, lumenstl.com
YES
600
300
YES
YES
NO
Mad Art Gallery 2727 S. 12th St., Soulard, 314.771.8230, madart.com
YES
500
250
YES
YES
YES*
Millennium Hotel 200 S. 4th St., Downtown, 314.241.9500, millenniumhotels.com/milleniumstlouis
Yes
2,800
1,700
Yes
Yes
yes*
Missouri Botanical Garden 4344 Shaw Blvd., Tower Grove, 314.577.0200, cateringstlouis.com
YES
150-300
100-200
YES
YES
NO
Missouri History Museum 5700 Lindell Blvd., Forest Park, 314.454.3151, butlerspantry.com
YES
400
250
YES
YES
NO
Montelle Winery 201 Montelle Drive, Augusta, MO, 636.228.4464, ext.21, montelle.com
YES
120
120
YES
YES
NO
Moto Museum 3441 Olive St., Midtown, 314.446.1805, themotomuseum.com
YES
600-800
400
NO
YES
NO
Moulin Events 2017 Chouteau Ave., Lafayette Square, 314.241.4949, moulinevents.com
YES
500
350
YES
YES
NO
NEO on Locust 2801 Locust St., Midtown, 314.570.9218, neostl.com
YES
650-800
300-500
NO
NO
YES*
Noboleis Vineyards 100 Hemsath Road, Augusta, MO, 636.482.4500, noboleisvineyards.com
YES
200
200
YES
YES
YES*
Norwood Hills Country Club 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Drive, Jennings, MO, 314.521.0682, ext. 211, norwoodhills.com/weddings
YES
600
350
YES
YES
NO
Old Orchard Gallery 39 S. Old Orchard Ave., Webster Groves, 314.961.4433, theoldorchardgallery.com
YES
80
60
YES
YES
YES
Oliva 4915 Daggett Ave., The Hill, 314.961.7588, cateringstlouis.com
YES
120
100
YES
YES
NO
Palladium Saint Louis 1400 Park Place, Lafayette Square, 314.799.8886, palladium-stl.com
Yes
700
400
Yes
Yes
NO
Peabody Opera House 1400 Market St., Downtown, 314.499.7619, peabodyoperahouse.com
YES
30-1500
60-700
YES
YES
NO
Piper Palm House 4256 Magnolia Ave., Tower Grove, 314.771.4410, palmhousestl.org
Yes
200
160-280
Yes
Yes
NO
The Promenade by Westin 811 Spruce St., Downtown, 314.552.5712, westin.com/ thepromenade
Yes
200
160-280
Yes
Yes
NO
Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel 800 Washington Ave., Downtown, 314.418.5820, renaissancestlouisgrand.com
YES
2,100
1,700
NO
YES
YES*
reception sites
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capacity standing
capacity seated
outdoor party area
on-site catering
allow choice of caterer
The Ritz-Carlton 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314.863.6300, ritzcarlton.com
YES
1,000
800
YES
YES
NO
Scape American Bistro 48 Maryland Plaza, Central West End, 314.361.7227, scapestl.com
YES
300
150
YES
YES
NO
Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries 3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center, 314.533.9900, thesheldon.org
YES
300-700
250-500
NO
NO
YES*
Stone Hill Winery 1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann, MO, 573.486.2221, stonehillwinery.com
YES
250
250
YES
YES
NO
Syberg’s 2430 Old Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 314.832.4856, sybergs.com
YES
250
200
YES
YES
NO
The Thaxton 1009 Olive St., Downtown, 314.323.3146, thethaxton.com
YES
200
120
NO
YES
YES*
Third Degree Glass Factory 5200 Delmar Blvd., Central West End , 314.367.4527, stlglass.com
YES
500
250
YES
NO
YES
Three Barn Farm 20955 Highway W, Clarksville, MO, 314.961.7588, cateringstlouis.com
YES
150
100
YES
YES
NO
Windows on Washington 1601 Washington Ave., Downtown, 314.241.5555, wowbanquets.com
YES
500
375
NO
YES
NO
World’s Fair Pavilion Government Hill, Forest Park, 314.289.5344, stlouis-mo.gov
YES
1,000
450
YES
NO
YES*
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Wedding Planners Absolutely In! 7805 Clayton Road, Clayton, 314.315.1775, absolutelyin.com Make your big day memorable, whether you need start-to-finish planning or day-of assistance. Carolyn Burke Wedding Liaison 705 Dickson St., Kirkwood, 314.821.4844, weddingliaison.com Wedding day coordination for those who prefer short, sweet and simple ceremonies. Ask about the deluxe “elopement” package. Cosmopolitan Events 8132 Big Bend Blvd., Ste. B, Webster Groves, 314.249.9107, cosmopolitanevents.com Weddings with panache, complete with a skilled design department and operations team. Divine Events Forest Park Road, Ste. 202, 11425 Dorsett Visitor Center 96
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Maryland Heights, 314.805.3587, mydivineevents.com Choose from an array of planning and design packages, or select only the services you need most. Kate & Company 132 W. Monroe Ave., Kirkwood, 314.909.9996, kateandcollc.com One of the first full-service wedding planners in the area to offer proposal planning for future grooms, Kate & Company takes your event to a whole new level. Pulse Events 314.518.4511, pulseweddings.com Pulse Events helps you plan a stress-free dream wedding, including DJ and emcee services. Tiffany & Company Events 314.479.3204, letsmakememories-stl.com Tiffany Butler will help coordinate every wedding detail, from the day you get engaged to your post-wedding brunch.
Lucky You Productions 2901 Macklind Ave., Southwest Garden, 314.588.0073, luckyyoustl.com For over 15 years, Rachel McCallaFernandez and her team have been providing full-service event production and wedding planning at reasonable prices. St. Louis Wedding Consultants 712 Oaksdale Summit Court, Wildwood, 636.236.9359, stlweddingconsultants.net Vendors to make your day spectacular, from vibrant flower arrangements to elegant wedding invitations. WHITE HOUSE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS 314.607.7077, whitehousestl.com Rest assured your big day will be flawlessly fabulous in the hands of White House Weddings and Events.
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Rehearsal Dinner Venues Al’s Restaurant 1200 N. 1st St.,
Downtown, 314.421.6399, alsrestaurant.net Almonds 8127 Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314.725.1019, almondsrestaurant.com Annie Gunn’s 16806 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636.532.7684, anniegunns.com Aya Sofia 6671 Chippewa St., St. Louis Hills, 314.645.9919, ayasofiacuisine.com Blueberry Hill 6504 Delmar Blvd., The Loop, 314.727.4444, blueberryhill.com Bristol 11801 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314.567.0272, bristolseafoodgrill.com Charlie Gitto’s 5226 Shaw Ave., The Hill, 314.772.8898, charliegittos. com Cyrano’s 603 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.963.3232, cyranos.com The Drunken Fish 1 Maryland Plaza, Central West End, 314.367.4222, drunkenfish.com Eau Bistro at Chase Park Plaza 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd.,
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Central West End, 314.454.9000, chaseparkplaza.com Eclipse in the Moonrise Hotel 6177 Delmar Blvd., The Loop, 314.726.2222, eclipsestlouis.com Franco 1535 S. 8th St., Soulard, 314.436.2500, eatatfranco.com Frazer’s 1811 Pestalozzi St., Benton Park, 314.773.8646, frazergoodeats. com Herbie’s 405 N. Euclid Ave., Central West End, 314.769.9595, herbies.com J. Buck’s 101 S. Hanley Road., Clayton, 314.725.4700, jbucks.com Kemoll’s 211 N. Broadway, Downtown, 314.421.0555, kemolls.com Lorenzo’s Trattoria 1933 Edwards St., The Hill, 314.773.2223, lorenzostrattoria.com Lucas Park Grille 1234 Washington Ave., Downtown, 314.241.7770, lucasparkgrille.com Mike Shannon’s 620 Market St., Downtown, 314.421.1540, shannonsteak.com Molly’s 816 Geyer Ave., Soulard, 314.241.6200, mollysinsoulard.com Mosaic 1001 Washington Ave., Downtown, 314.621.6001, mosaicrestaurants.com
43 B South Old Orchard Webster Groves, MO 63119 314-578-5363 kelly@thecrimsonpetal.net Flowers. An Expression of Feeling.
Prime 1000 1000 Washington Ave., Downtown, 314.241.1000, prime1000.com Robust 227 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.963.0033, robustwinebar.com Ruth’s Chris 1 N. Brentwood Blvd., Clayton, 314.783.9900. Multiple locations, ruthschris.com Soulard’s 1731 S. 7th Blvd., Soulard, 314.241.7956, soulards.com SqWires 1415 S. 18th St., Lafayette Square, 314.865.3522, sqwires.com Table Three 16765 Main St., Wildwood Town Center, 636.458.4333, table-three.com The Tenderloin Room 232 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Central West End, 314.361.0900, tenderloinroom.com Tony’s 410 Market St., Downtown, 314.231.7007, tonysstlouis.com
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Caterers Butler’s Pantry 1414 Park Ave., Lafayette Square, 314.664.7680, butlerspantry.com Callier’s Catering 636.230.0019, callierscatering.com
Catering By Orlando’s 314.842.3316, multiple locations, orlandogardens.com Catering St. Louis 2141 59th St., The Hill, 314.961.7588, cateringstlouis.com Ces & Judy’s Catering 10405 Clayton Road, Frontenac, 314.991.6700, cesandjudys.com Farotto’s 9525 Manchester Road, Rock Hill, 314.962.0048, farottos.com First Impressions Catering 4749 Gravois Ave., Bevo, 314.832.7391, firstimpressionscatering.net Gregory’s Creative Cuisine 4700 Adkins Ave., Bevo, 314.481.4481, gregoryscreativecuisine.com Hollyberry Catering 284 East Ave., Webster Groves, 314.968.9239, hollyberrycatering.com Local Harvest 815 Olive St., Downtown, 314.241.3196. Multiple locations, localharvestcafe.com LoRusso’s Catering Company 3121 Watson Road, Tower Grove, 314.647.6222, lorussos.com Michele c. catering & events 3173 Morganford Road, Tower Grove, 314.443.6956, mccateringandevents.com The Pasta House Company 2200 59th St., The Hill, 314.644.1400, pastahouse.com Patty Long Catering 1804 S. 9th St., Soulard, 314.621.9598, pattylongcatering.com Russo’s Catering Company 9904 Page Ave., Overland, 314.427.6771, russosgourmet.com The Social Affair 314.583.9435, thesocialaffairstl.com Steven Becker Fine Dining #701 Lindell Blvd., Midtown, 314.367.4848, stevenbeckerfd.com Vito’s 3515 Lindell Blvd., Midtown, 314.534.8486, vitosstl.com Westwood Catering 190 N. Sappington Road, Glendale, 314.965.7428, westwoodcateringstl.com With Love Catering and Confections 302 Hoffmeister Ave., Lemay, 314.637.7907, withlovecatering.com Zia’s 5256 Wilson Ave., The Hill, 314.776.0020, zias.com
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bellabridesmaid.com For the modern bridesmaid, a wide range of top designer dresses for every body type. Berrybridge 9904 Clayton Road, Ste. A, Ladue, 314.997.1439, berrybridgebridal.com A mother-daughter shop featuring designer gowns in a comfortable and attentive atmosphere.
314 • 909 •1640 10am to 5pm • Tuesday -Saturday 120 West Monroe • Kirkwood velluminc.com
Blushing Bride 4632 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, 618.257.7600, blushingbrideshop.com A full-service boutique with an extensive collection of high-quality gowns. Cha 9666 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.993.8080, shop-cha.com Shop chic bridal accessories from KM2, like belts, headpieces and shoes. Fleur De Lis Bridal Boutique 8109 Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314.721.2457, fleurdelisbridal.com Couture designer gowns, veils, headpieces and jewelry. Jule Lingerie & Loungewear 1370 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, 636.527.6500, juleonline.com Everything from embroidered thongs to comfy sweats and sexy lingerie. Kirkwood Bridal Boutique 112 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 124, Kirkwood, 314.821.8555, kirkwoodbridalboutique.com A wide array of gowns for bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride, from formal to informal. Savvi Formalwear 1483 Saint Louis Galleria, Richmond Heights, 314.727.0088. Multiple locations, savviwedding.com STL’s premier provider of formalwear for the whole wedding party.
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Simply Elegant Bridal 1004 Olive St., Downtown,314.241.8201, simplyelegantbridalstl.com Gorgeous gowns and formal attire for everyone in the wedding party. Town and Country Bridal Boutique 287 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, 314.991.5400, townandcountrybride.com An exquisite collection of designer wedding gowns, jewelry and accessories.
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Cakes / Desserts Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier 32 Maryland Plaza, Central West End, 314.367.7750, bissingers.com The Blue Owl 6116 2nd St., Kimmswick, MO, 636.464.3128, theblueowl.com
The Cakery 1420 Tamm Ave., Dogtown, 314.647.6000, thecakerybakery.net The Cup 28 Maryland Plaza, Central West End, 314.367.6111, cravethecup.com Encore Baking Company 2730 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, 314.832.4303, encorebaking.com Jilly’s Cupcake Bar & Café 8509 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314.993.5455, jillyscupcakebar.com McArthur’s Bakery 113 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, 314.894.0900. mcarthurs.com Sugaree Baking Company 1242 Tamm Ave., Dogtown, 314.645.5496, sugareebaking.com SweetArt 2203 S. 39th St., Tower Grove, 314.771.4278, sweetartstl.com Zettie’s Confections 618.281.9052, zetties.com
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Jewelers Albarré Jewelry 9711 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.997.1707, albarre.com Chesterfield Jewelers 17037 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, 636.537.5590, chesterfieldjewelers.com Clarkson Jewelers 1306 Clarkson/Clayton Center, Ellisville, 636.227.2006; 11 Meadows Circle Drive, Ste. 414, Lake St. Louis, 636.561.8881, clarksonjewelers.com codi 1164 Town & Country Crossing Drive, Town & Country, 636.227.2634, codijewelry.com Curt Parker Jewelers 10192 Conway Road, Ladue, 314.989.9909, curtparker.com Décor Interiors and Jewelry 13476 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 314.434.4022, decor-jewelry.com Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc. 473 Lafayette Center, Manchester, 636.391.6622, thediamondfam.com The Diamond Shop 12 N. Central Ave., Clayton, 314.721.2210, thediamondshop.net Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers 101 S. Hanley Road, Ste, 110, Clayton, 314.863.8820, heffern.com Genovese Jewelers 12460 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314.878.6203, genovesejewelers.com Huffords Jewelry 10413 Clayton Road, Frontenac, 314.993.1444, huffordsjewelry.com
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Lordo’s Diamonds 9222 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.432.8008, lordosdiamonds.com Mavrik Fine Jewelry 200 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, 314.909.6818, mavrikjewelry.com Simons Jewelers 8141 Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314.725.8888, simonsjewelers.com Stella & Dot Teresa Voss, 314.503.5110, stelladot.com/teresalvoss Summit Jewelers 7821 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314.962.1400, summitjlrs.com Tiffany & Co. 64 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, 314.692.2255, tiffany.com uncommon threads Jewelry 314.966.6010, uncommonthreadsjewelry.com Ylang-Ylang Fine Jewelry 81 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, 314.567.5555, ylangylang.com Your Diamond Source 333 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 204, Kirkwood, 314.835.9899, yourdiamondsource.net
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636.861.2400, joelmarionphoto.com Jon Koch Photography 8837 Ladue Road, Ladue, 314.497.8308, kochphotography.net J. Pollack Photography 314.374.3249, jpollackphoto.com Keith lee studios 314.239.6350, keithleestudios.com Lance Omar Thurman Photography 2609 S. Kingshighway Blvd., Southwest Garden, 314.368.3599, lanceomarthurman.com MANDI PICTURE 314.403.3381, mandipicture.com Megan Thiele studios 573.579.5513, meganthiele.com Mirage Photo 636.577.1074, mirage-photo.com Pancho3 Studios 314.374.9673, pancho3.com PhotoboothSTL 9051 Watson Road, Ste. 283, Crestwood, 314.776.3003, photoboothstl.com Photomaton 314.805.5002, customphotomaton.com Pinxit Photography 4067 Shenandoah Ave., Shaw, 314.825.7469, pinxitphoto.com Ryan Gladstone Photography 314.480.5686, ryangladstonephoto. com Simpli Photography 573.747.7232, simpliphotography.com
beauvide photography 314.266.9059, beauvidephoto.com
Switzerfilm 303 S. Main St., Troy, IL, 618.667.6940, switzerworld.com
Benjamin Trevor Photography 314.578.8331, benjamintrevor.com
Tim McDermott Photography 2323 Locust St., Ste. 508, Downtown, 314.406.1149, timmcdermottphoto.com
Bethre Means 314.740.3134, bethremeans.com brea Photography 2644 Cherokee St., Cherokee, 314.865.0799, breaphotography.com Bright Shot Photography 314.649.7468, brightshotphotography.com Escape the Booth 314.669.1084, escapethebooth.com Fish Eye Fun 314.621.8638, fisheyefun.com GoodEye Photoshare 1600 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights, 314.644.7770, goodeye-photoshare.com Greg Lappin 314.393.1746, greglappinphotography.com Heather Roth Fine Art Photography 646.284.1215, heatherrothphotography.com Joel Marion Photography 1478 Cherry Creek Lane, Manchester,
Trotter Photo 14319 Manchester Road, Manchester, 636.394.7689, trotterphoto.com Warwick Photography 1750 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 265, Brentwood, 314.313.8451, warwickphotography.com
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Videographers / Music Downtime Productions 7534 Watson Road, Shrewsbury, 314.452.2848, downtime-productions.com dj nune 314.246.9284, lamarharris.org First Dance Saint Louis 9751 Clayton Road, Ladue, firstdancesaintlouis.com Lovebird Studios 2617 Cherokee St., Cherokee, 314.664.4233, lovebird-studios.com
Grand scale. Intimate feel. Celebrate at The Arch. Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch is ready to turn wedding venues into elegant showplaces: from opulent grand ballrooms, to the intimate Park View room, to the premier 18th floor ballroom and terrace overlooking the Gateway Arch. Book now and enjoy up to five free honeymoon nights at participating Hyatts in North America, Hawaii and the Caribbean.** From superb catering, to special guestroom rates, our expert planners will take care of everything, so you can focus on making memories to last a lifetime. To inquire, call 314 342 4655 or visit hyattregencystlouis.com. Hyatt. You’re More Than Welcome.
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Food as organic as the love you share. Celebrate your special day with Local Harvest. We offer outstanding local and organic food to help toast your special event. Enjoy the best seasonal bounty from Missouri and Illinois and share it with your family and friends.
Rehearsal Dinners • Hors d ’Oeuvres Full Service Dinners • Cocktail Receptions Host your event in our downtown space in the Old Post Office Building at no additional charge. Contact our catering manager at 314-241-3196 or e-mail catering@localharvestcafe.com. www.localharvestcafe.com
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The Manhasset Strings 636.537.0405, manhassetstrings.com Millennium Productions 1334 Strassner Drive, Brentwood, 314.918.9335, millennium-productions.com Nordmann Photography 9420 Litzsinger Road, Rock Hill, 314.962.5900, nordmannproductions.com One Eyed Dog Productions 314.303.6976, oneeyeddog.com
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Cyrano’s Cafe Private Banquet Room
Perfect for • Brunch • Rehearsal Dinners • Showers • Small Receptions
KINK 14 N. Meramec Ave., Clayton, 314.721.5465, kinkhair.com
Westview Media 149 N. Meramec Ave., Clayton, 314.726.6222, westviewmedia.com
Kolors Salon 4188 Manchester Ave., The Grove, 314.531.1218, kolorssalon.com
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Bridal Registry Byron Cade 13474 Clayton Road, Town & Country, 314.721.4701, byroncadegifts.com Crate and Barrel 1 The Boulevard, Richmond Heights, 314.725.6380, crateandbarrel.com
Pottery Barn 262 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, 314.996.2630, potterybarn.com Savvy Surrounding Style 9753 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.432.7289, savvyladue.com
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Dominic Michael Salon 17057 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, 636.449.1583, dmsalon.com
Steady Rising Entertainment 314.221.4952, steadyrising.com
Neiman Marcus 100 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com
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DanielleStyle Inc. 2826 Sublette Ave., Southwest Garden, 314.302.1467,daniellestyle.com
Drew Henry 2309 Cherokee St. Cherokee, 314.865.5147, drewhenrysalon.wordpress.com
Macy’s Multiple locations, 800.568.8865, macysweddingchannel.com
603 E. Lockwood Ave • Webster Groves • MO 63119 • www. cyranos.com
Breeze 9916 Clayton Road, Clayton, 314.692.2569, breezeblowdrybar.com
Pulse Events 314.518.4511, pulseweddings.com
The Kerry Cottage 2119 S. Big Bend Blvd., Maplewood, 314.647.0166, kerrycottage.com
For more information please contact Melissa at 314-963-3232 or melissa.cyranos@yahoo.com
Blue Element Salon 7529 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.725.1200, blueelementsalon.com
Williams-Sonoma 260 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, 314.567.9211, williamssonoma.com
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Hair / Makeup Adorn Hair Salon 17660 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636.530.9000, adornhairsalon.com Alison jo makeup artistry 314.308.1762, alisonjomakeupartistry.com Belleza Salon 3449 Pheasant Meadows, O’Fallon, 636.300.3437, bellezasalonandspa.com Blown Away 8815 Ladue Road, Ladue, 314.932.1116, blownawaystl.com
The Lifestyle Center 7642 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.863.5556, thelifestylecenter.com Megan Dugan MAKEUP ARTISTRY 312.285.5907, makeupishaute.com Metro Design Studio 612 N. McKnight Road, University City, 314.983.0444, mystudiosalon.com Paul Mitchell the school st. louis 30 Maryland Plaza, Ste. 200, Central West End, 314.696.5490, school.paulmitchell.edu/st-louis-mo Pixies Hair Design 2512 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, 314.605.8417, pixieshairdesign.com Robert Govero for Hair 8111 Maryland Ave., Clayton, 314.725.6179, robertgoveroforhair.com Shine Sunless Tanning 5 Brentwood Promenade Court, Brentwood, 314.962.3628, shinesunlesstanning.com The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel 999 N. 2nd St., Downtown, 314.881.5800, fourseasons.com/stlouis Studio 703 703 Long Road Crossing Drive, Chesterfield, 636.536.6770, thestudio703.com Studio Salons 633 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, 314.578.6116, studiosalonscc.com TINGE 9664 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.395.5810, designsbydeyne.com Valerie Brown, ThirteenTH & Washington 1300 Washington Ave., Downtown, 314.479.6306, thevaleriebrown.com
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Florists Becky Huffman Flowers 126 S. Main St., Columbia, IL, 314.368.7760, beckyhuffmanflowers.com
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Relax and leave the details of your rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon or wedding reception to Ruth’s. Private dining rooms accommodate 8 to 100+ guests.
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Blooms 314.795.1067, jennyseitz@hotmail.com Botanicals Design Studio 3014 S. Grand Ave., Tower Grove, 314.772.7674, botanicalsdesignstudio.com The Crimson PeTal 314.578.5363, thecrimsonpetal.net Festive Atmospheres 8314 Olive Blvd., Olivette, 314.481.1501, festiveatmospheres.com Flowers to the People 2317 Cherokee St., Cherokee, 314.762.0422, flowerstothepeople.biz Fresh Art 6411 Wydown Blvd., Clayton, 314.721.5080, freshartllc.com Ladue Florist 9776 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314.994.7304, ladueflorist.com The Rebel Florist 1414 Park Ave., Lafayette Square, 314.962.3232, therebelflorist.com Sandra Lea Fulton Designs 9292 Dielman Industrial Drive, Olivette, 314.651.1360, fultondesigns.com Sisters floral design studio 431 E. Clinton Place, Kirkwood, 314.821.0076, sistersflowers.net
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Soulard Florist 730 Carroll St., Soulard, 314.231.0602, soulardflorist.com
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e started Saint Louis Fashion Week
for three reasons: to celebrate the vibrant fashion scene here in St. Louis, to serve as a springboard from which local designers could launch their careers and to have a space where national designers could touch their Midwest customers. After eight years and counting, that mission has continued to expand to support designers at every level of their careers. As we enter this season, the Saint Louis Fashion Week team is working around the clock to produce an impressive 10-day lineup. Revamped to provide unprecedented support for designers and other fashion professionals, STLFW is excited to host designers Tess Giberson, Eva Franco and Samantha Pleet, along with several fashion bloggers from around the country. We also have boutique owners who have traveled in from all over our region to scout new talent for their stores. This season, we will connect designers with buyers, editors and bloggers, and provide the winner of our emerging designer contest with a career-boosting prize package valued at more than $30,000, which includes a $2,500 cash prize and a year of free studio space. New venues, new show formats and an expanded team make this Saint Louis Fashion Week one to remember. Over the years, the week has seen internationally recognized designers showcase their work (Rebecca Taylor, Rachel Pally and Black Halo, among others) and helped emerging designers achieve great success (our emerging designer contestants, like Laura Kathleen Baker, Michael Drummond and AJ Thouvenot, have been known to move on to “Project Runway” and other triumphs). We’ve been thrilled to have leading STL retailers join in our efforts to raise close to $80,000 for local charities. As proud as we are of these accomplishments, none of them would be possible without you, our loyal supporters and fans of Saint Louis Fashion Week. Together, we have achieved so much—and together, we will achieve much more.
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On The Cover: Ehren Dorsey (Mother Model Management) photographed by Attilio D’Agostino; Styled by Samantha Chadwick in Wai Ming; Hair by Valerie Brown; Makeup by Attilio D’Agostino
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You love fashion. So do we! Bargain hunters, vintage lovers and fashionistas all have one thing in common: us! From the everyday basics to unique, one-of-a-kind pieces and brand-names, you can find clothing, shoes and accessories of all eras and seasons under one roof. So – head to the thrift shop and pop some tags!
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Meet the Team Elizabeth Tucker: Executive Producer
Dwight Carter: Project: Design! Founder
Christine Hereford: Vice President
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of Limitless Planet
Attilio D’Agostino: Director of
Skylar Finan: Project: Design! Designer
Ann Higby: Director of Public Relations,
Photography and Co-Founder
Coordinator
Stealth Creative
Kelly Hamilton: Editorial Director and
Joel Kern: Music Coordinator
Emily Huey: Career Services Director at
Co-Founder
Anna Friss: Market Coordinator
Stevens Institute of Business & Arts
Lindsay Pattan: Director of Marketing
Sarah King: Boutique Coordinator
Sarah King: Owner of BLUSH Boutique
Sam Foxman: Creative Director
Jan Leach Givens: Editorial and
Shannon Lichti: Casting and Show Director Jessica Leitch: Front of House and Sponsor Coordinator, Community Manager Michael Boerner: Marketing
SAINT LOUIS FASHION WEEK BOARD Jean Ahsmuhs: Marketing Manager for Plaza Frontenac and Saint Louis Galleria
Stephanie Terry: STLFW Magazine Art Director, Production Manager
Susan Barrett: Director of the World Debra Bass: Fashion Editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Morgan Gillespie: Head Dresser Caroline Kallman: Saint Louis Galleria
Cabanne Schlafly Howard: Manager of Employee Communications at
Nicole Benoist: Managing Director and Co-Founder of The Collective
Peabody Energy Ellen Sherberg: Publisher of the Saint
Saskya Emmink-Byron: Development
and Plaza Frontenac Show Coordinator
and Communications Director at Craft Alliance/
Sam Rayburn: Model Coordinator
Fashion Lab
Callie Walla: Assistant to Casting and
Cheresse Pentella: Public Relations
Show Director
Manager of Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac
Mary Francis Foster: Art Director
Sam Foxman: President of Evntiv
Deborah Fink: Style in the Loop Show
Sara Hentz: Owner of Aras, LLC
Louis Business Journal Susan Sherman: President of Susan Sherman Inc. Ellen Soule: Founder of Ellen Soule Public Relations Robin VerHage-Abrams: Associate Professor at Sam Fox School of Design and
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Boo McLoughlin: Executive Director at Craft Alliance/Fashion Lab
Director at Saks Fifth Avenue
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Jill McGuire: Executive Director of the Regional Arts Commission (RAC)
Tania Beasley-Jolly: Marketing
Samantha Chadwick: Editorial
Sharon Lee Tucci: Founder and Owner of TP Universal
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Personal Stylist, Contributor to St. Louis Magazine
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Louis Fashion Week 9.19 Saint Kickoff Party: The St. Louis Fashion Blog Awards
The St. Louis Fashion Blog Awards kick off Saint Louis Fashion Week with a VIP cocktail reception and awards ceremony, followed by the STLFW Kickoff Party. All other details to be announced shortly. Three Sixty | 1 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 6:30pm VIP, 7pm Blogger Awards, 8pm general admission
into Fashion at the 9.26 Fall Saint Louis Galleria The runway show features looks from the Saint Louis Galleria’s top stores, with an intention to inspire you to shop, ensuring your closet is stocked for all the Saint Louis Fashion Week shows. 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit HavenHouse St. Louis. Saint Louis Galleria | 1155 Saint Louis Galleria, St. Louis, MO 63117 5:30pm check-in open (next to Urban Outfitters), 6pm cocktail reception in front of Macy’s (lower level), 7pm runway show in the Saint Louis Galleria Garden Court
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9.27 Indulge at Plaza Frontenac
Plaza Frontenac brings the same luxury and excitement to the runway as it does to its endless selection of chic shopping options. After seeing the runway show, you’ll be encouraged to shop. 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon. Plaza Frontenac | 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131 5:30pm check-in open (Information Desk on the main level), 6pm cocktail reception in the center atrium, 7pm runway show next to Banana Republic
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Style in the Loop
The Delmar Loop plays host to a high-energy outdoor fashion show that features a roster of 10 regional designers, each of whom represents a different aesthetic of the thriving Midwest fashion scene. The Delmar Loop. The runway show will take place in front of Meshuggah Café | 6269 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130 Street festival runs 1pm–6pm, runway show starts at 4pm
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Project Runway Fashion Show This season, STLFW and Laura Kathleen Baker are partnering to bring some of “Project Runway’s” most beloved cast members to Saint Louis Fashion Week for an exclusive sneak peek at their latest collections. Don’t miss your chance to mingle with Casanova, Anthony Ryan, April Johnston, Viktor Luna, Joshua McKinley, Laura Kathleen Baker and Michael Drummond on stage at The Fabulous Fox Theatre while you enjoy an exclusive viewing of the Scarlett Collection. The Fabulous Fox Theatre | 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 7pm cocktail reception, 8pm runway show
Project: Design! STLFW’s Emerging Designer Contest
10.02
Six emerging designers from across the country compete in STLFW’s annual emerging designer contest. The winning designer receives a grand prize worth up to $30,000, including resources to help further his or her career and a $2,500 cash prize. Windows on Washington | 1601 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 7pm cocktail reception, 8pm runway show and contest.
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Industry Night
10.05
Saks Fifth Avenue presents Tess Giberson
10.04
Industry Night showcases collections from local designers in presentation format and national designers in a runway show. The presentation format includes designers Genevieve Cortinovis, Anna Friss, Paulie Gibson and Suzanne Lay. The runway show features designers Eva Franco, Samantha Pleet, Jennifer Chun, Laura Kathleen and Wai Ming. Windows on Washington | 1601 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 7:30pm cocktail reception and local designer presentation, 8:30pm runway show.
Saks Fifth Avenue hosts a brunch and presentation from its newest Atrium designer, Tess Giberson. Sip on mimosas while getting a peek at one of the country’s most exciting new designers. 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit Fashion Group International. Saks Fifth Avenue | 1 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, MO 63131 11am reception, 11:30am Atrium designer presentation
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Neiman Marcus CUSP & COCA shopping social
Join Neiman Marcus for cocktails and light bites, as well as a presentation featuring exclusive, on-trend designers from Neiman Marcus’ Cusp department. 100 percent of ticket sales will benefit COCA. Neiman Marcus | 100 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac, MO 63131 2pm reception, 2:30pm Cusp presentation
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The Sheldon Art Galleries presents “Glamour: Costumes and Images from the Collection of Mary Strauss.” This dazzling exhibit, celebrating the fabulous fashions of film, theater and music, gives the visitor a glimpse into the magical world of showbiz glamour through the decades. The Sheldon Art Galleries | 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 5–7pm
Fashion’s Day Out
Closing Saint Louis Fashion Week with a celebration of the city’s best boutiques is Fashion’s Day Out. Join us as we make our rounds through our fab city’s top shopping destinations. Complete with complimentary champagne, celebrity guests and top-notch contemporary designers, Fashion’s Day Out is not to be missed. Central West End: Ivy Hill – Laura Kathleen Trunk Show 10denza – Jennifer Chun Trunk Show Q Boutique – A sneak peek of “A Queen Within” Ladue/Clayton: Ivy Hill – Wai Ming Trunk Show Vie – Samantha Pleet Trunk Show Mister Guy – Launching Lafayette 148 Trunk Show Lusso – Rungolee Trunk Show Maplewood/Kirkwood/Webster Groves: Blush – Free People Trunk Show to benefit Angels’ Arms The Clover – Henry & Belle Trunk Show to benefit The National Children’s Cancer Society Femme Boutique – Eva Franco Trunk Show
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“Once Upon A Runway” Fashion Show Event & Masquerade Kids and teens from South Broadway Art Project’s Fashion Project grace the runway and masquerade ball, modeling their own fashion design creations inspired by classic fairy tales de-CON-struct-ed! This fall fashion show is SBAP’s annual fundraiser event. All proceeds fund the organization’s affordable and free programming for the coming year. KOKEN Art Factory | 2500 Ohio Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104 2pm runway show
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Official Sponsors Making their mark on St. Louis with creativity and style. Saint Louis Galleria Boasting the largest collection of top brand names in town, the Saint Louis Galleria proudly hosts the first night of Saint Louis Fashion Week. See this fall’s fiercest fashion trends as models work the runway in the iconic Garden Court. Proceeds from Fall Into Fashion benefit HavenHouse St. Louis. Plaza Frontenac Plaza Frontenac sets the standard for luxury brand retail in the St. Louis area. This year, proceeds from its ultra-chic runway show benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Brown Shoe Company Brown Shoe Company puts consumers and their needs first with more than 130 years of experience, passion and product innovation, as well as 1,300-plus Famous Footwear and Naturalizer retail stores across the globe. Brown Shoe Company: Feel good and live better...feet first! Parktown Audi Parktown Imports is a boutique dealership, leading the industry by maintaining the highest level of integrity and customer service from client advisors with over 140 years of experience combined. Saks Fifth Avenue Two things Saks Fifth Avenue is known for: taste and elegance. Offering only the finest quality fashions and emphasizing an exceptional shopping experience, Saks Fifth Avenue inspires each guest’s confidence and style. Fashion Group International of St. Louis receives all proceeds from the Oct. 5 event. Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus created The Art of Fashion with a campaign designed to feature cutting-edge fashion and provocative photography. This year on Oct. 5, proceeds from the CUSP & COCA Shopping Social Fashion Show, featuring trendsetting contemporary designers from Cusp, benefit The Center of Creative Arts (COCA).
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Fashion’s Day Out Join us Oct. 5 as we make our rounds through our fab city’s top shopping destinations. Complete with complimentary champagne, celebrity guests and top-notch contemporary designers, Fashion’s Day Out is not to be missed. 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, 63131 @plazafrontenac Saks Fifth Avenue presents Tess Giberson Neiman Marcus CUSP & COCA Shopping Social
2 Mister Guy 9831 Clayton Road, Ladue, 63124 @misterguymens @misterguywomens Lafayette 148 Trunk Show
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A Clear Classic
St. Louis mixologists speak up about the classic spirit that’s anything but neutral. by Matt Sorrell By all accounts, vodka is one of the
top-selling spirits in the US, if not the world. Despite its popularity with the masses, though, many mixologists and spirits aficionados write off this venerable liquor as a bland, flavorless bore. Fortunately, there are several area bars and distilleries that are working to get vodka some much-deserved respect. Flavored vodkas have dominated store shelves in recent years, replicating everything from sugary breakfast cereals to carnival confections. But many top-notch watering holes eschew such overthe-top concoctions in favor of quality, natural flavors created on-site. Robin Schubert, co-owner and mixologist at Absolutli Goosed, says she has moved away from pre-flavored vodkas and is concentrating instead on making her own infusions— though she still carries a couple of pre-flavored favorites, like Pinnacle Whipped. Most of her custom creations are based on Pearl and Pinnacle vodkas, which tend to take on other flavors easily, she says. Currently, Goosed has 19 house-made infusions, including strawberry, cucumber and garlic/pepper. CONTINUED P.146
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The Cosmopolitan 1.5 oz vodka 1 oz cranberry juice .5 oz Cointreau .25 oz fresh lime juice
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Midtown/ Downtown AL’S RESTAURANT A St. Louis landmark, featuring award-winning steaks and seafood. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 1200 N. 1st St., 314.421.6399. $$$ Alumni St. Louis Reimagined local classics and comfort foods, like toasted ravioli, Provel-topped pizza and green bean salad. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 200 N. 13th St., 314.241.5888. $$
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upscale takes on the classic burger, as well as boozy milkshakes and craft sodas. Lunch and dinner daily. 920 Olive St., 314.241.8121. $$ Blondie’s Delectable eats, treats and a selection of specialty drinks inspired by famous blondes. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Thu.-Sat. 1301 Washington Ave., B 314.241.6100. $$ 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. $$$
Hot List 2013 Winner Kitchen open past 11pm $ Entrées average under $10 Outdoor seating $$ Entrées $10–$17 new Opened in the last 6 months $$$ Entrées $18+ B Serves brunch
BRIDGE A large craft beer and wine selection, as well as meat and cheese plates, sandwiches and salads. Lunch and dinner daily. 1004 Locust St., 314.241.8141. $$ CAFé PINtxOS A bright, busy breakfast shop by morning, a trendy tapas bar by night. Breakfast Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 3407 Olive St., 314.338.2500. $$ Café Ventana An extensive lunch selection, including sandwiches, beignets and pastries with your coffee. Open daily. 3919 B W. Pine Blvd., 314.531.7500. $ CIELO Quality Italian cuisine, dynamic beverages and stunning views. Open daily. 999 N. 2nd St., 314.881.5759. B $$$
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Though making her own infusions doesn’t save her money or time in the short term, Schubert says the quality of the drinks she’s able to create with them more than makes up for it. For those who think all vodkas tend toward tasteless, Dustin Parres, bar manager and all-around vodka guru at Sub Zero Vodka Bar, begs to differ. “There really is a terroir of vodka,” he says, noting that a variety of distillates are used to create vodkas—potatoes, rye and wheat, to name a few—and they all produce vastly different spirits. “Potato vodka will be more viscous than a clean wheat vodka, and rye vodka will have more of a lingering spice to it than wheat,” he says. Different regions produce different styles as well. “For example, Russian vodkas usually have a kick, whereas Ukrainian vodkas are really soft and clean.” Though there was a time when many vodkas were being distilled and filtered multiple times, resulting in a virtually odorless and tasteless spirit, Parres says the current trend is to let the character of the distillate come to the forefront, and some vodkas being made in our own backyard are proof of this fullflavored trend. Cardinal Sin vodka, out of St. Charles, is made from three different grains, much like some whiskeys, while Crown Valley Winery in Ste. Genevieve is making vodka out of the same Norton grapes used in some of its wines. The bottom line: With so much diversity out there, vodkas are well worth a second look from any serious spirits fan. One of the most famous vodka cocktails, the Cosmo, is both delicious and easy to mix up at home.
eat+Drink / where to go Cini Italian Chow A cheerful Grand Center eatery offering ultra-fresh Italian fare with fast-casual service. Lunch and dinner daily. 374 S. Grand Blvd., 314.531.4433. Multiple locations, cinichow.com. $
Mike Shannon’s A St. Louis landmark serving upscale American cuisine. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 620 Market St., 314.421.1540. Edwardsville location, mikeshannonsgrill.com. $$$
Copia Modern twists on classic American cuisine with a legendary wine garden. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 1122 Washington Ave., 314.241.9463. $$$
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. $$
DIABLITOS CANTINA Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine with more than 100 types of tequila, some house-infused. Lunch and dinner daily. 3761 Laclede Ave., 314.644.4430. $ new The Docket A café and bistro dishing up Mediterranean entrées, seasonal small plates and wood-fired pizzas at Saint Louis University Law School. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mon.-Fri. Dinner Sat. 100 N. Tucker Blvd. 314.977.4615 $$
FLANNERY’S PUB Traditional Irish pub known for an impressive beer list and game-day coverage. Lunch and dinner daily. 1320 Washington Ave., 314.241.8885. $ 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. $$ Humphrey’s Restaurant & Tavern Loved for its patty melts, fresh garlic fries, burgers and wings, with live music on the patio each Wednesday. Breakfast Mon.-Fri.; lunch and dinner daily. 3700 Laclede Ave., 314.535.0700. $ LOCAL HARVEST Seasonal dishes made with sustainable, fresh local products, including delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Lunch daily. 815 Olive St., 314.241.3196. Multiple locations, localharvestgrocery.com. $ B Lucas Park Grille A seasonal menu featuring soups, salads and New American entrées. Lunch and dinner daily. 1234 Washington Ave., 314.241.7770. $$$ B Mango Peruvian fusion dishes add a twist to foods you thought you knew. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 1101 Lucas Ave., 314.621.9993. $$
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PAPPY’S SMOKEHOUSE Memphis-style barbecue, featuring slow-smoked pork, brisket, chicken, turkey and sausage dressed with Pappy’s signature sauces. Lunch daily; dinner Mon.-Sat. 3106 Olive St., 314.535.4340. $$ Pickles Deli Classic sandwiches like New York Pastrami and one of the best roast beef sandwiches in town. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. 701 Olive St., 314.241.2255. Multiple locations, picklesdelistl.com. $ Prime 1000 High-end steaks in a chic setting. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 1000 Washington Ave., 314.241.1000. $$$ rosalita’s cantina A happening Tex-Mex restaurant offering Mexican favorites. Lunch and dinner daily. 1235 Washington Ave., 314.621.2700. $$ Sauce on the Side Gourmet calzones featuring a wide array of fresh ingredients and sauces, from the Meat Me in St. Louie to the Costanza. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 903 Pine St., 314.241.5667. $ 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. $$$ TONY’S A St. Louis institution with fine Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 410 Market St., 314.231.7007. $$$ VIto’s Known for exceptional Italian dishes and Sicilian-style pizza. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sun. 3515 Lindell Blvd., 314.534.8486. $$
Lafayette Square/ Benton Park/ Soulard BAILEYS’ CHOCOLATE BAR A mix of savory and sweet items with desserts such as Baileys’ chocolate brownie and bread pudding. Open daily. 1915 Park Ave., 314.241.8100. $ blues city deli A charming turn-of-the-century storefront with an expansive menu of sandwiches, salads and po’ boys. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner Thu. 2438 McNair Ave., 314.773.8225. $ BOGART’S SMOKEHOUSE Smoky, Memphis-style barbecue with generous portions. Lunch Tue.-Sat.; dinner Fri.-Sat. 1627 S. 9th St., 314.621.3107. $$ Chava’s Authentic Mexican cuisine known for large portions and tangy margaritas. Lunch and dinner daily. 925 Geyer Ave., 314.241.5503. Multiple locations, chavasmexican.com $ Eleven eleven Mississippi Culinary classics from Tuscany and Northern California. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 1111 Mississippi Ave., 314.241.9999. $$$ Franco Country-French fare with a modern twist. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 1535 S. 8th St., 314.436.2500. $$$ Molly’s Southern Creole favorites with one of STL’s largest outdoor patios. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 816 Geyer Ave., 314.241.6200. $$ outdoor seating B the Mud house Fresh-roasted coffee, sandwiches, soups and pastries. Breakfast and lunch daily. 2101 Cherokee St., 314.776.6599. $B Park Avenue Coffee Chauvin coffee, bagels, house-made muffins, smoothies and a selection of more than 70 gooey butter cakes. Open daily. 1919 Park Ave., 314.621.4020. Multiple locations, parkavenuecoffee.com. $ PW Pizza Classic pies and one-of-a-kind recipes with a focus on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Lunch and dinner daily. 2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.241.7799. $$
The SHAVED DUCK A cozy atmosphere, live music and meats smoked to perfection. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 2900 Virginia Ave., 314.776.1407. $$ SIDNEY STREET CAFÉ Traditional favorites like lobster turnovers and steak wasabi balanced with seasonal, local dishes like Missouri lamb and pork. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 2000 Sidney St., 314.771.5777. $$ SqWires A seasonal menu featuring fresh interpretations of American classics. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 1415 S. B 18th St., 314.865.3522. $$ Table A communal dining experience and frequently rotating small-plates menu invite diners to share and try new flavors. Dinner Mon., Wed.-Sun. 1821 Cherokee St., 314.449.1888. $$ B
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Tripel Brasserie Restaurant and beer house serving up rustic Belgian and French dishes with plenty of European beers on tap. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 1801 Park Ave., 314.678.7787. $$$
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La Vallesana Authentic Mexican options, from tacos, tortas and burritos to house-made ice cream for dessert. Lunch and dinner daily. 2801 Cherokee St., 314.776.4223. $ vin de set French cuisine served under the stars at the rooftop bar and bistro. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.; dinner Sat.-Sun. 2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.241.8989. $$$ B
Central west end/ thE grove Atlas Simple, elegant dishes and desserts in a cozy atmosphere. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 5513 Pershing Ave., 314.367.6800. $$$ B Bixby’s Located on the second floor of the Missouri History Museum with breathtaking views of Forest Park. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 5700 Lindell Blvd., 314.361.7313. $ B BRASSERIE BY NICHE Casual French dining with an evolving menu of bistro fare, an impressive beer list and classic desserts. Dinner Mon.-Sun. 4580 Laclede B Ave., 314.454.0600. $$$
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CrÊpes: etc. An upscale patisserie serving sweet and savory crêpes and a variety of pastries, soups and sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Fri.-Sat. 52 Maryland Plaza, 314.367.2200. $ Drunken Fish Japanese sushi lounge with everything from tuna tataki to traditional rolls. Lunch and dinner daily. 1 Maryland Plaza, 314.367.4222. Multiple locations, drunkenfish.com. $$ Eau Bistro Masterfully crafted dishes, enhanced by locally grown and organic produce and a 300bottle wine list. Breakfast Mon.-Sun.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., 314.454.9000. $$$ B Herbie’s Vintage 72 Contemporary American cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Dinner daily. 405 N. Euclid Ave., 314.769.9595. $$$ B JOYIA Pan-Mediterranean tapas and treats, with a focus on local ingredients and house-made sauces and breads. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner Mon.-Sun. 4501 Manchester Ave., 314.531.5300. $$ Kampai Sushi Bar Fresh Japanese cuisine and creative rolls at great prices. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 4949 West Pine Blvd., 314.367.2020. $$ Pi Creative cocktails, homemade desserts and delicious San Fran-style pizza. Open daily. 400 N. Euclid Ave., 314.367.4300. Multiple locations, restaurantpi. com. $$ Sameem Afghan Restaurant Hearty Middle-Eastern cuisine rich with lamb, rice, veggies and authentic Afghan spices. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 4341 Manchester Ave., 314.534.9500. $$ SANCTUARIA Fresh Pan-Latin tapas, paired with a world-class menu of handcrafted cocktails. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 4198 Manchester Ave., 314.535.9700. $$$ Scape american bistro A wide range of dishes from paella to burgers with a great patio and happy hour. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 48 Maryland Plaza, 314.361.7227. $$$ B
scottish arms Authentic Scottish fare, including the
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best-selling lamb burger and Celtic crisps, with an extensive singlemalt scotch list. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 8 S. Sarah St., B 314.535.0551. $$ SoHo Restaurant + Lounge A chic, modern lounge boasting sophisticated southern cuisine and cocktails. Dinner Wed.-Sat. 4229 Manchester Ave., 314.932.5554. $$ B
GUIDO’S A distinguished mix of Italian and Spanish cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. 5046 Shaw Ave., 314.771.4900. $$ modesto Amongst a sea of Italian restaurants, Modesto serves up classic Spanish tapas and flatbreads. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5257 Shaw Ave., 314.772.8272. $ B
ingredients. Lunch and dinner daily. 6623 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.2402. $ ECLIPSE Located in the Moonrise Hotel, featuring cosmic dècor and a creative American menu. Open daily. 6177 Delmar Blvd., B 314.726.2222. $$
O’CONNELL’S PUB Famous for burgers, fish and chips and Coney Island hot dogs. Lunch and dinner daily. 4652 Shaw Ave., 314.773.6600. $
Fork & Stix Northern Thai cuisine featuring spicy curries and cooling coconut milk with plenty of charm. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 549 Rosedale Ave., 314.727.7234. $
The Royale A tavern-style restaurant and bar with drinks named for different parts of the city. Lunch and dinner daily. 3132 S. Kingshighway Blvd., 314.772.3600. $$
Frida’s Deli This meatless deli dishes out vegetarian- and vegan-friendly smoothies, soups, sandwiches and more. Lunch daily; dinner Tue.-Fri. 622 North and South Road, 314.727.6500. $
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. $
Russell’s Café A cozy neighborhood café with a focus on local seasonal ingredients and fantastic brunch offerings. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 5400 Murdoch Ave., 314.553.9994. Multiple locations, russellscafe.com. $ B
The Good Pie Specialty Neopolitan-style pizza—try The Good Pie with buffalo mozzarella. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 6665 Delmar Blvd. $$
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Sasha’s A cozy neighborhood wine bar with a tasty selection of small plates and crêpes. Lunch and dinner daily. 4069 Shaw Blvd., 314.771.7274. Multiple locations, B sashaswinebar.com. $$
Aya Sofia Exotic Turkish Mediterranean cuisine, combining Middle Eastern, Greek and Southern Italian flavors and cooking styles. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.; dinner Sat.-Sun. 6671 Chippewa St., 314.645.9919. $$ B
Three Monkeys A lively spot featuring a wide variety of coastal cuisine and an extensive wine selection. Lunch and dinner daily. 3153 Morgan Ford Road, 314.772.9800. $$ B
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. $$ TASTE Small plates and handcrafted cocktails made with strong attention to detail. Dinner daily. 4584 Laclede Ave., 314.361.1200. $$
The Dam Unique burgers and new-American dishes served alongside homemade sauces and craft sodas. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 3175 Morgan Ford Road, 314.772.8224. $
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Elaia & Olio Choose between the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes featured in the fine-dining setting of Elaia and the more casual wine bar atmosphere at Olio. Dinner Wed.-Sat. at Elaia; lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. at Olio. 1634 Tower Grove Ave., 314.932.1088. $$$ / $$ FARMHAUS Edgy Southern and Midwestern food with a locavore focus from Chef Kevin Willmann. Lunch Mon.-Thu.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 3257 Ivanhoe Ave., 314.647.3800. $$
Tree House Vegetarian Restaurant Contemporary vegetarian offerings with Latin American and Vietnamese influences. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 3177 S. Grand Blvd., 314.696.2100. $$
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University City/The LooP Blueberry Hill Joe Edwards’ flagship restaurant, known for its beer selection and great burgers. Lunch and dinner daily. 6504 Delmar Blvd., 314.727.4444. $ Corner 17 Bubble tea, spicy Chinese barbecue and handmade noodles, all with the freshest
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Market Pub House A traditional American eatery with a lively atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily. 6655 Delmar Blvd., B 314.727.8880. $$ Mission Taco Joint Tacos with a twist, with fillings like roasted duck, wood grilled cactus and chile-grilled local tofu. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 6235 Delmar Blvd., 314.932.5430. $ MoMos Mediterranean tapas in a festive setting. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 630 North and South Road, 314.863.3511. $$ Nico A seasonally inspired Mediterranean menu, featuring items like chicken croquettes and Moroccan Lamb. Lunch and dinner daily. 6525 Delmar Blvd., B 314.727.0200. $$ SEOUL TACO Korean barbecue from the well-known food truck, including tacos, quesadillas, pot stickers and gogi bowls with steak, chicken, spicy pork or tofu. Lunch and dinner daily. 571 Melville Ave., 314.863.1148. $ Snarf’s Toasted sandwiches, salads and soups, best washed down with the wide selection of microbrew beers. Lunch and dinner daily. 6301 Delmar Blvd., 314.725.4800. Multiple locations, eatsnarfs.com. $
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eat+Drink / where to go Tavolo V Neapolitan-style pizza and modern Italian cuisine, served in an airy, STL-inspired space in The Loop. Lunch and dinner Sun.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 6118 Delmar B Blvd., 314.721.4333. $$ Three Kings Upscale pub fare with a Mediterranean influence. Lunch and dinner daily. 6307 Delmar Blvd., 314.721.3355. $$ Winslow’s Home Farm-fresh foods in a constantly rotating seasonal menu featuring hearty, thoughtfully prepared dishes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.; breakfast and lunch Sun. 7213 Delmar Blvd., 314.725.7559. $B
Clayton/ Ladue/ Richmond heights BASSO A sleek basement pub at The Cheshire, with 32 beers on tap, Italian wines, wood-fired pizzas and small plates. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 7036 Clayton Ave., 314.932.7820. $$$ BAR LES FRÈRES French cuisine with a rotating menu and an intimate, romantic atmosphere. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 7637 Wydown Blvd., 314.725.8880. $$ BARcelona A see-and-be-seen hotspot to nosh on Spanish tapas. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner daily. 34 N. Central Ave., 314.863.9909. $$ BOCCI BAR A taste of northern Italy with contemporary flair. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 16 N. Central Ave., 314.932.1040. $$
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BRAZIKAT A Brazilian steakhouse with a variety of meats and seafood cooked in the churrasco style over an open fire. Dinner daily. 172 Carondelet Plaza, 314.727.1007. $$ BRIO TUSCAN GRILLe Delicious Tuscan-inspired food that’s upscale yet affordable. Lunch and dinner daily. 1601 S. Lindbergh B Blvd., 314.432.4410. $$
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CITY COFFEEHOUSE & CRÊPERIE Sweet and savory crêpes, Belgian waffles and more. Breakfast and lunch daily. 36 N. Brentwood Blvd., B 314.862.2489. $
COASTAL BISTRO & BAR Fresh-from-the-coast oysters and low-country cuisine. Stop by during happy hour for oyster shooters. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 14 N. Central Ave., 314.932.7377. $$$ COMPANION Acclaimed for fresh ingredients and signature sandwiches and soups. Breakfast and lunch daily. 8143 Maryland Ave., 314.721.5454. Multiple locations, companionstl.com. $ THE CROSSING A seasonal menu of farm-to-table fare. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 7823 Forsyth Blvd., 314.721.7375. $$$ Crushed Red Urban bake and chop shop serving pizzas and salads made with the freshest ingredients. Lunch and dinner daily. 8007 Maryland Ave., 314.725.8007. Multiple locations, crushed-red.com. $ Demun Oyster Bar The ultimate destination for seafood enthusiasts with fresh oysters from the West Coast daily. Lunch and dinner Sat.-Sun.; dinner Tue.-Fri. 740 Demun Ave., 314.725.0322. $$$ I Fratellini Fine Italian dining with an intimate atmosphere and mouth-watering entrées and desserts. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 7624 Wydown Blvd., 314.727.7901. $$$ J. Buck’s A Clayton staple for business lunches and happy hour, with pizza, pasta, burgers and baby back ribs. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 101 S. Hanley Road, 314.725.4700. Multiple locations, jbucks.com. $$ 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. $$ The Libertine Executive Chef Josh Galliano brings reimagined comfort food to this neighborhood eatery. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.; dinner Sat.-Sun. 7927 Forsyth Blvd., 314.862.2999. $$
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Mad Tomato A seasonal, farm-to-table menu and fine selection of Italian wines, desserts and pastries. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 8000 Carondelet Ave., 314.932.5733. $$
NICHE An award-winning bistro with a fabulous menu of American cuisine. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 7734 Forsyth Blvd., 314.773.7755. $$$ Océano Premier seafood bistro known for fresh selections and exquisite flavor. Lunch and dinner daily. 44 N. Brentwood Blvd., 314.721.9400. Multiple locations, B oceanobistro.com. $$$ PASTARIA Gerard Craft’s fresh approach to Italian dining, featuring house-made pastas, pizzas and gelato. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat.-Sun. 7734 Forsyth Blvd., 314.862.6603. $$ B Pomme Café & Wine Bar Daily specials, plus a unique menu of wines, cocktails and espresso drinks. Open daily. 44 N. Central Ave., 314.721.8801. $$ B Pomme Restaurant Rich, contemporary American cuisine with fresh ingredients. Dinner Tue.-Sat., 40 N. Central Ave., 314.727.4141. $$$ Roxane A cozy tapas-style spot with a Bohemian atmosphere and eclectic menu. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner Tue.-Sat. 12 N. Meramec Ave., 314.721.7700. $$ Ruth’s Chris Choose from primo steaks and seafood for fine dining, or the new RBar menu for a more casual lounge experience. Dinner daily. 1 N. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 105, 314.783.9900. Multiple locations, ruthschris.com. $$ Tani Sushi bistro with traditional and fusion-style rolls. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 16 S. Bemiston Ave., 314.727.8264. $$ THE RESTAuRANT AT THE CHESHIRE Seasonal American fare featuring wood-fired meats and seafood, in a beautifully restored historic building. Dinner Tue.-Sun. 7036 Clayton Road, 314.932.7818. $$$ B TRUFFLES Aged prime beef, imported seafood and ingredients locally sourced or crafted in-house. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 9202 Clayton Road, 314.567.9100. $$$ VINO NADOZ WINE BAR An intimate destination with an international wine experience and savory American fusion cuisine. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 16 The Boulevard 314.726.0400. $$
Z Pizza California-style artisan pizza and gourmet sandwiches and salads, all made with fresh produce, additive-free meats and organic sauces and flour. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. 7600 Wydown Blvd., 314.727.3555. $$
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Acero Traditional, seasonal Italian cuisine, with a multiple-course tasting menu and manageable portions. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 7266 Manchester Road, 314.644.1790. $$$ the block Restaurant, butcher shop and bar with a farm-to-table, contemporary American concept. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 146 W. Lockwood Ave., 314.918.7900. Multiple locations theblockresturant.com. $$ CYRANO’S CAFÉ Upscale café fare, famous for unique desserts like Cherries Jubilee and World’s Fair Éclair. Lunch and dinner daily. 603 E. Lockwood Ave., B 314.963.3232. $$ Foundation Grounds This environmentally conscious café offers coffee, bakery treats, salads and sandwiches, using local and organic ingredients with plenty of vegetarian options. Open daily. 7298 Manchester Road, 314.601.3588. $ Home wine kitchen Seasonal American comfort food and wine pairings with service that treats you like family. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. 7322 Manchester Road, 314.802.7676. $$$ B MAI LEE RESTAURANT Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, 314.645.2835. $$ Milagro Modern Mexican Quality Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a festive and friendly atmosphere. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 20 Allen Ave., Ste. 130, 314.962.4300. $$ B One 19 North Tapas paired with an impressive wine list. Lunch and dinner daily. 119 N. Kirkwood Road, 314.821.4119. $$
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eat+Drink / where to go OLYMPIA Greek classics like gyros, spanakopita and kebabs with traditional baklava or creamy rice pudding. Lunch and dinner daily. 1543 McCausland Ave., 314.781.1299. $$ RANOUSH Classic Middle Eastern cuisine like shawarma, falafel and tabbouleh. Lunch and dinner daily. 200 N. Kirkwood Road, 314.984.8899. Multiple locations, ranoush.com. $$
FIVE NEW S P E C I A LT Y B U R G E R S Our new specialty burgers are sure to win you over. Each burger is made with a half pound of Angus beef piled high with unique toppings on a house-made bun.
HAPPY HOUR We have the best Happy Hour in town. Lester’s bar is definitely the go-to spot for watching the big game, happy hour mingling or hanging out with friends. Join us for daily food and drink specials and even more during game day.
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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. Multiple locations, robustwinebar.com. $$ B Southwest Diner Diner classics with a New Mexican twist and plenty of spice and color. Breakfast and lunch daily. 6803 Southwest Ave., 314.260.7244. $ Water street Excelling in specialty and vintage cocktails with an enticing menu of small plates. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 7268 Manchester Road, 314.646.8355. $$
West County annie gunn’s Known for heartwarming dishes and seasonal specials. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. 16806 Chesterfield Airport Road, 636.532.3314. $$$ bistro 1130 Contemporary French cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Dinner daily. 1130 Town and Country Crossing Drive, 636.394.1130. $$$ BRISTOL SEAFOOD GRILL Fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails in a modern setting. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 11801 Olive Blvd., 314.567.0272. Multiple locations, bristolseafoodgrill.com. $$$ B Chevys Fresh Mex Authentic Mexican food and drinks in a vibrant, energetic atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily. 9119 Olive Blvd., Olivette, 314.997.3700.
Multiple locations, chevysstl.com. $$ CIRCLE 7 RANCH Fun appetizers and hand-patted hamburgers and sandwiches, with the added benefit of private table taps. Lunch and dinner daily. 14412 Clayton Road, 636.220.9707. $ EDGEWILD RESTAURANT AND WINERY A unique twist on American comfort food expertly paired with premium wines. Lunch and dinner daily. 550 Chesterfield Center, 636.532.0550. $$ GIANFABIO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ Italian dishes, brick-oven pizzas and pastries. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. 127 Hilltown Village Center, 636.532.6686. $$ J. GILBERT’S Western-inspired wood-fired steaks and seafood, with artful presentation. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.; dinner Sun. 17A West County Center, Ste. A102, 314.965.4600. $$$ Hendrick’s BBQ World-class St. Louis-style barbecue, accompanied by the Moonshine Blues Bar. Lunch and dinner daily. 1200 S. Main St., 636.724.8600. $$ MARCELLA’S MIA SORELLA Simple, light-hearted Italian fare including house-made pastas and hand-thrown pizzas baked in a 700-degree brick oven. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri.; dinner Sat. 14426 Clayton Road, 636.333.1015. $$ Prasino With a focus on sustainability in décor and dining, Prasino’s fresh offerings range from lamb meatballs to gooey butter cake. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1520 S. 5th St., 636.277.0202. $$ B TACHIBANA The oldest Japanese restaurant in St. Louis with authentic décor and a sushi bar. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 12967 Olive Blvd., 314.434.3455. $$ The Tavern Contemporary American cuisine served in a sophisticated setting. Dinner daily. 2961 Dougherty Ferry Road, 636.825.0600. $$$
More online! Log on to alivemag.com for our searchable, comprehensive directory of St. Louis restaurants, bars, nightclubs, bakeries, coffeehouses and more.
“Cruel to be Kind”
Sweet Victory Trading their usual kitchens for tents, six St. Louis chefs battled it out at the grill to determine the winner of the 2013 Top Chef Ultimate Burger Challenge. Each chef and his team spent a hot afternoon slinging out delicious sliders for the masses, but in the end only two of them could be crowned as winners. The judges found Mike Johnson’s classic cheeseburger from Sugarfire Smoke House (9200 Olive Blvd. Olivette, 314.997.2301) to be practically flawless, and awarded him the honorable title of Top Chef, while the popular vote went to the new kid on the block, Matt Galati of The Dam (3173 Morganford Road, Tower Grove, 314.771.5173). ALIVE caught up with Top Chef Johnson to see how his team managed to come out on top. ALIVE: What inspired your winning burger? Mike Johnson: We knew our ingredients and techniques were top notch, so it was just about putting it all together and keeping the crowds happy throughout the afternoon. ALIVE: What do you think set you apart from the competition? MJ: The ingredients on our burger are the highest quality—from the buns freshly baked by Fazio’s on The Hill to our housecured bacon—those are the details that set us apart. Plus, we were the only ones to go with the flat-top grill, which is the classic way to cook a burger. ALIVE: Can those hungry for more find this burger on your menu? MJ: Absolutely, because the burger we put out this afternoon is one of our tried-and-true staples at Sugarfire.
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Private rooms, catering, box lunches and online ordering are now available from all of our locations!
ALIVE: As reigning champ of the Top Chef Burger Challenge, will you be back next year to defend your title? MJ: We love the competition and look forward to coming out again! If you couldn’t make it to the Top Chef Ultimate Burger Challenge this year, head out to the winners’ restaurants and be your own judge.
Contact us today!
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GETTING OUT GUIDE The top places in town to eat, drink and be merry. Chevys Fresh Mex Got a grande craving for flavor but not so much dinero? Head to the nearest Chevys for muy caliente dishes starting at $4.99; just the right size for a light lunch or as an appetizer to split with your amigos! Chevys’ chips and salsa and house margarita have been voted best in St. Louis 18 years in a row.
J. McGraugh’s Bar and Grill From tasty wings and homemade spinach and artichoke dip to wraps and more, J. McGraugh’s Bar and Grill has satisfied St. Louisians’ appetites since 2001. Take a seat on the patio, catch the game on multiple TVs and stop by for trivia Wednesdays at 7:30pm; no charge to play. Private parties and catering options are also available.
Five area locations. facebook.com/chevysstl @chevysstl · chevysstl.com
8405 Maryland Ave. Clayton, MO 63105 314.863.8555 jmcgraughs.com
Olympia Kebob House and Taverna Home to some of the best authentic Greek food in town for the past 32 years, Olympia is open daily for lunch and dinner. Savor homemade Greek specialties like gyros and kebobs in a cozy European atmosphere complete with a full bar and open-air patio. Find us on Facebook.
Stanley’s Cigar Lounge Stanley’s Cigar Lounge, established in 1876, is the oldest, largest and only cigar retailer and lounge in Downtown St. Louis. With more than 1,000 different cigars and the largest selection of single-malt scotches, cognacs and cordials, Stanley’s boasts an unparalleled location in the St. Louis area. Open Mon.-Sat., 3pm-1am.
1543 McCausland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117 314.781.1299
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Piccione Pastry Located in the heart of the Delmar Loop, Piccione Pastry is a late-night pastry shop that embraces timehonored traditions in Italian baking. Stop in to enjoy signature cannolis, rum baba, bomboloni, tiramisu, gelato, Italian Lavazza coffees and so much more!
MX Movies The MX Movies experience includes three screens with crystal-clear digital projection and order-from-your-seat technology featuring high-quality in-theater food service. There is also a full lobby cafe/restaurant/bar featuring craft beers and specialty cocktails in addition to the full kitchen menu.
6197 Delmar Blvd. University City, MO 63112 314.932.1355 piccionepastry.com
618 Washington Ave. (2nd Floor) St. Louis, MO 63101 314.222.2994 mxstlmovies.com
Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grill & Pub Great food and refreshing cocktails go hand-in-hand, especially at the legendary Helen Fitzgerald’s in Sunset Hills. With a huge outdoor patio, a comfortable dining room and a bar and dance floor featuring live bands every week, Helen Fitzgerald’s is the perfect place to kick off any party!
3650 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63127 314.984.0026 helenfitzgeralds.com
Three Kings Public House The gastronomic wizards at Three Kings have devised a menu of flavorful fare from locally sourced ingredients served alongside 21 draft beers. Dishes and drinks tickle taste buds as diners lounge on the sidewalk patio, private courtyard or in the restaurant’s cozy exposedbrick interior.
6307 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63130 314.721.3355 threekingspub.com
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Edgar Allan Poe, as Interpreted by Anne Loiuse Williams A Unique Dramatization
The Lemp Experience The New Generation of Ghost Hunting Haunted Tours with Betsy Belanger Find out why Lemp Mansion is famous from ghost to ghost!
Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest Fun for the entire family! Prizes for adults and children
Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash 2013 One of the BEST Halloween Parties in the Country
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Watch six designers compete for the title of Project: Design! winner. The show will kick off with returning 2012 Project: Design! winner, Lauren Bander, and People’s Choice Winner, Elise Lammert. The emerging designer contest will award one of the six competing designers with up to $30,000 in resources to help further their career.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning musical tells the beautiful story of Argentine political leader Evita Perón with favorites like “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “High Flying, Adored.” Tickets at fabulousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).
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SIGUR RóS Oct. 1, The Fox
Beloved by fans for its otherworldly sounds and harmonic creativity, this Icelandic group brings to The Fox ethereal selections from its latest album, “Kveikur.” Tickets at fabulousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).
band Explosions in the Sky opens. Tickets at thechaifetzarena.com (1 S. Compton Ave., Midtown).
in their own right. Tickets at scottradecenter.com (1401 Clark Ave., Downtown).
THE LUMINEERS Oct. 4, Chaifetz Arena
NOAH AND THE WHALE Oct. 10, The Pageant
Denver-based indie-folk band The Lumineers, of “Ho Hey” fame, serenades fans with its rustic sound and simple, sweet vocals. Tickets at thechaifetzarena.com (1 S. Compton Ave., Midtown).
This indie-pop darling brings its “Heart of Nowhere” tour to St. Louis with tunes from its 2013 album of the same name, as well as past favorites like “5 Years Time” and “L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
NINE INCH NAILS Oct. 1, Chaifetz Arena
DRAKE Oct. 8, Scottrade Center
Two-time Grammy Award-winning rock band Nine Inch Nails takes the stage on its “Tension: 2013” tour. Listen for new tunes from the band’s latest album, “Hesitation Marks.” Electronic-rock indie
When Grammy Award winner Drake titled his 2013 North America tour “Would You Like a Tour?” fans answered with a resounding “yes.” Arrive early to check out openers Miguel and Future—stars
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BARENAKED LADIES Oct. 11, Peabody Opera House
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the ever-humorous Canadian alt-rock band Barenaked Ladies performs for St. Louis fans from
its June 2013 album, “Grinning Streak,” as well as classics like “One Week” and “Pinch Me.” Tickets at peabodyoperahouse.com (1400 Market St., Downtown). HANSON Oct. 17, The Pageant
Triple-threat brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac are together again performing classic hits like “MMMbop” as well as newer work from their 2013 album, “Anthem.” Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop). RED VELVET BALL WITH YO-YO MA Oct. 19, Powell Hall
The fifth annual Red Velvet Ball welcomes back internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma to Powell
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Saturday, October 19, 1pm-3pm at Historic Bellefontaine Cemetery Hear the stories of the Barons and Baronesses that helped shape the St. Louis beer scene of today. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the event, and include a guided bus tour, live music, sampling of local brews, favorite St. Louis pub fare, secured parking and a complimentary pint glass. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery, a nonprofit organization formed to support the cemetery’s rich heritage, important architecture, and beautiful landscape. BELLEFONTAINECEMETERY.ORG for Tickets & Tour Info.
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Hall. Cocktails, dinner and dancing accompany the concert featuring Yo-Yo Ma and the St. Louis Symphony. Tickets at stlsymphony. org (718 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).
fame leading vocals and guitar, altrock band Desaparecidos reunites for a tour in the wake of releasing a series of sociopolitical singles. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
NEKO CASE Oct. 20, The Pageant
ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Oct. 25, The Pageant
Alt-country diva Neko Case lets loose her siren voice and soulful lyrics in her signature blend of rock and folk-country. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
In a makeup concert for a show canceled earlier this year, the highly acclaimed electronic-rock group Animal Collective shows off its most experimental, versatile and mesmerizing work. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
THE HEAD AND THE HEART Oct. 22, The Pageant
Complementing its Americana sound with powerful lyrics and vocals, Seattle-based The Head and the Heart headlines a night of dance-worthy music with indie opener Quiet Life. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
CITY AND COLOUR Oct. 27, The Pageant
DESAPARECIDOS Oct. 24, The Pageant
HARRY CONNICK JR. Oct. 27, The Fox
With Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes
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Singer-songwriter Dallas Green performs organic sounds from his latest City and Colour album, “The Hurry and the Harm.” Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
Nicole Mauser photo courtesy of Fort Gondo.
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TECH N9NE Oct. 28, Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
Kansas City-native Tech N9ne brings his speedy, dynamic flow to Sauget with beats from his latest album, “Something Else.” Tickets at popsrocks.com (401 Monsanto Ave., Sauget). The 442’s Oct. 29, The Sheldon
Comprised of double bassist Sydney Rodway and composer/guitarist/ keyboardist Adam Maness from the Erin Bode Group, along with cellist Bjorn Ranheim and violinist Shawn Weil from the St. Louis Symphony, this unusual mixed-genre group is well worth experiencing. Tickets at sheldonconcerthall.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center). PARAMORE Oct. 30, The Fox
Multi-platinum-selling Paramore brings to town its edgy pop-punk sound, with Metric and Hellogoodbye opening the show. Tickets at fabulousfox.com (527 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).
ART NICOLE MAUSER, KATE PERRYMAN Through Oct. 5, Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts
Painter Nicole Mauser and mixedmedia artist Kate Perryman come together at Fort Gondo to present their unique abstract and coloroptimizing work. More info at fortgondo.com (3151 Cherokee St., Cherokee).
Place is the Space Through Dec. 29, Contemporary Art Museum
In celebration of the museum’s 10th anniversary, this exhibit showcases five internationally known artists’ ideas on surface, intersection, scale and boundary, integrated with the building’s iconic architecture. More info at camstl.org (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 6:00–9:00 pm
$50 VIP ticket includes preview with CAM curators at 5:00 pm. $25 ticket includes complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and valet parking. Don’t miss this unique auction of artwork donated by CAM’s Board of Directors from their private collections. Purchase tickets at camstl.org/collect
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YOU AND I, HORIZONTAL II Through Dec. 29, Contemporary Art Museum
Celebrated artist Anthony McCall presents his one-of-a-kind lightfocused work with cinematic and mixed-media aspects. More info at camstl.org (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).
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CAM-ALIVE-From-the-Collection-090113.indd 1 MOMENTOS OF A DOOMED CONSTRUCT the premier fine arts and fine crafts event in St. Louis Through Jan. 2014, Craft Alliance in Grand Center
Stephanie Liner presents her fantastical orbs and upholstered eggshaped sculptures in this whimsical exhibit. More info at craftalliance. org (501 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center).
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RED, AMERICAN PLACES Through Jan. 6, Kemper Art Museum
“Red” explores different pieces of art using various shades of the title color. “American Places: Painting the Landscape in the Nineteenth Century” depicts unique landscapes from St. Louis to New England. More info at kemperartmuseum. wustl.edu (1 Brookings Drive, University City). GLAMOUR: COSTUMES AND IMAGES FROM the COLLECTION OF MARY STRAUSS Oct. 4-Dec. 28, The Sheldon Art Galleries
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This joint show examines the creative process, nature and connections to social issues through works by videographer Dickson Beall and action painter Barb Flunker. More info at cocastl.org (524 Trinity Ave., University City).
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from decades of showbiz glamor, featuring pieces worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Whitney Houston. More info at sheldonconcerthall.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).
Neil Simon and inspired by Anton Chekhov’s short stories are the perfect mix of humor and serious subject matter. Tickets at newjewishtheatre.org (2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur).
STREET VIEWS Oct. 11-Dec. 29, Contemporary Art Museum
NEW DANCE HORIZONS II Oct. 4-5, Touhill Performing Arts Center
CAM turns itself inside out with projections by video artist Jennifer Steinkamp on the Washington Boulevard side of the museum, creating a digital garden against the urban concrete backdrop. More info at camstl.org (3750 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).
After a successful inaugural year, Dance St. Louis brings back New Dance Horizons, pairing four renowned choreographers with four local companies to produce innovative original works. Tickets at touhill.org (1 University Blvd., Maryland Heights).
ORIGINS: NATURAL SELECTIONS Oct. 25-Dec. 14, St. Louis Regional Arts Commission Gallery
EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Oct. 10-Nov. 2, Stray Dog Theatre
This collaboration by photographer Larry Emerson and digital artist Byron Sletten takes a look at the relationship between the natural world and technology by juxtaposing photographs of objects found in nature and images created digitally with algorithms. More info at artstl.com (6128 Delmar Blvd., The Loop).
THEATER/ DANCE THE GOOD DOCTOR Oct. 3-20, The New Jewish Theatre
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Based on the 1980s cult classic film, this play follows five college kids who venture to a remote cabin and encounter nightmarish demons. Tickets at straydogtheatre.org (2336 Tennessee Ave., Tower Grove). FLY Oct. 16-Nov. 10, The Repertory Theatre
This play takes audiences inside the lives of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to serve in the US military in World War II. Tickets at repstl.org (130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves). THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Oct. 18-20 and 24-26, Florissant Civic Center
Enjoy this classic comedy as St. Louis Shakespeare presents the story of Antipholus and Dromio, complete with Shakespearian antics like mistaken identities, wordplay and slapstick comedy. Tickets at stlshakespeare.org (955 Rue St. Francois, Florissant). PETER PAN Oct. 25-27, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Presented by Variety Children’s Theatre, this rendition of the beloved classic offers a diverse set of actors under the guidance of Tonynominated director Lara Teeter. Children of all abilities join the cast to give everyone the opportunity to shine. Tickets at touhill.org (1 University Blvd., Maryland Heights). WOMAN IN BLACK Oct. 30-Nov. 9, The Chapel
Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble presents this legendary ghost story, an examination of fear and grief performed by only two actors. Tickets at slightlyoff.org (6238 Alexander Drive, Clayton). FREUD’S LAST SESSION Oct. 30-Nov. 17, The Repertory Theatre
Let your brain run wild as psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud sits down with young atheist-turnedChristian writer C.S. Lewis to discuss religion, love, sex, science and more. Tickets at repstl.org (130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves).
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CHARITY PED-A-PALOOZA Oct. 11, Randall Gallery
Trailnet celebrates its 25th anniversary with an informal gala, featuring cocktails, dinner music and fitness-themed fun—including a raffle to win a New Belgium Fat Tire cruiser. Proceeds support Trailnet’s growing programming. More info at trailnet.org (999 N. 13th St., Downtown). GRAND CENTER GALA Oct. 12, The Sheldon
Grand Center’s largest annual fundraising event features beautiful works of art, music and dining as the organization honors Novus International for its generous support this year. More info at grandcenter. org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center). GO! ST. LOUIS HALLOWEEN RACE Oct. 13, Soldiers’ Memoral
Support GO! St. Louis’ health and fitness programming by participating in the half marathon, 10K, 5K or one-mile fun run. Better yet, get decked out in your most creative Halloween costumes, and race for a chance to win cash prizes—or even a pumpkin pie. More info at gostlouis.org (1315 Chestnut St., Downtown). THE QUEEN’S GALA Oct. 18, Saks Fifth Avenue
Celebrating the opening of “A Queen Within” at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Saks Fifth Avenue hosts a cocktail hour, dinner and auction of rare pieces by Alexander McQueen, Charlie Le Mindu and other prominent designers involved in the exhibition. Proceeds benefit the expansion of the WCHOF’s exhibits and educational programs. More info at worldchesshof.org (1 Plaza Frontenac, Frontenac).
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ROCK ’N’ ROLL ST. LOUIS MARATHON Oct. 27, Downtown
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Benefiting Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK), this Rock ’n’ Roll challenge allows runners of all skill levels to compete in a wellrouted Downtown race and enjoy plenty of entertainment before the race and after the finish line. More info at runrocknroll.competitor.com (Market St., Downtown).
LITERARY/ SPEAKING LEWIS BLACK Oct. 4, Peabody Opera House
Grammy Award-winning comedian, author and actor Lewis Black delights the crowd with rants about topics from government to the absurdities of life. Tickets at peabodyoperahouse.com (1400 Market St., Downtown).
GEORGE PAPANDREOU Oct. 8, Powell Hall
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Former Prime Minister of Greece George Papandreou discusses what it was like to lead the country during its deepest postwar crisis, providing insights into the current financial crisis and the future. Tickets at stlouisspeakersseries.org (718
NICHOLAS SPARKS Oct. 9, Central Library Auditorium
Well-loved novelist Nicholas Sparks ventures to Central Library to discuss his latest release, “The Longest Ride.” Sparks will answer questions and meet fans at this event co-
sponsored by Left Bank Books. More info at central.slpl.org (1301 Olive St., Downtown). BIZTHINK: SALSA RUEDA Oct. 10, COCA
This interactive networking event hosted by COCAbiz will have participants choreographing their own
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JIMMY FALLON Oct. 14, Peabody Opera House
Late Night NBC funnyman Jimmy Fallon brings his “Clean Cut Comedy Tour” to Peabody Opera House with special guests Julian McCullough, Nate Bargatze and Nick Thune opening. Tickets at peabodyoperahouse.com (1400 Market St., Downtown). BILL BRYSON Oct. 29, Powell Hall
Bestselling author and humorist Bill Bryson shares his travels around the world with readers, joining the St. Louis Speakers Series to discuss his books, “A Short History of Nearly Everything” and “At Home.” Tickets at stlouisspeakersseries.org (718 N. Grand Blvd., Grand Center). AN EVENING WITH DAVID PORTER Oct. 29, Central Library Auditorium
In this onstage interview for the National Blues Museum Film & Lecture Series, 1960s singersongwriter David Porter speaks about his music, working with stars like Carla Thomas and Johnnie Taylor and being inducted into the Songwriter Hall of Fame. More info at nationalbluesmuseum.org (1301 Olive St., Downtown).
SPECIAL EVENTS BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET Oct. 4-6, Missouri Botanical Garden
Presented by Schnuck Markets, Inc., this three-day market showcases more than 120 Missouri food producers, plus plenty of of crafts, prizes and more. More info at missouribotanicalgarden.org (4344 Shaw Blvd., Shaw). SHAW ART FAIR Oct. 5-6, Shaw
The 21st annual Shaw Art Fair features arts, fine crafts, food, entertainment and some of the best artists from across the region and country.
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More info at shawartfair.org (41004200 Flora Place, Shaw). FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Oct. 4, Tower Grove Park
Say goodbye to summer weather with the last Food Truck Friday of the season. Enjoy delectable bites from a variety of mobile food and dessert vendors, and be sure to arrive early to snag a prime spot in line and a picnic place in view of the live music. More info at towergrovepark.org (Tower Grove Park, Tower Grove).
Usher in the fall season with a feast of German beers, bratwurst and strudel, and kick up your heels to some lively German polkas. Tickets at soulardoktoberfest.com. TRAILNET FAMILY FEST Oct. 13, Culver Pavilion, Forest Park
Celebrating Trailnet’s 25th anniversary, this outdoor event features face painting, bike rodeos, bike polo, live music and more fun for the whole family. More info at trailnet.org (Forest Park).
GROVE FEST 2013 Oct. 5, The Grove
CRAFTOBERFEST Oct. 17, Urban Chestnut Brewery
Celebrate one of STL’s most eclectic burgeoning neighborhoods at the eighth annual Grove Fest, complete with free music, delicious local food and brews, crafts, wacky art displays and more. More info at thegrovestl. com.
Featuring more than 20 local indie artists and craftspeople, this event also boasts delicious craft brews, tarot readings, prizes, live music, food and shopping at traveling vendors like Parsimonia and The ReTrailer. More info at craftoberfest.com (3229 Washington Ave., Grand Center).
MARGARET CHO Oct. 5, The Pageant
Comedian Margaret Cho brings her traveling stand-up show, “Mother,” to St. Louis, pulling stories from her own life to explore topics from sex to guns. Tickets at thepageant.com (6161 Delmar Blvd., The Loop). THE 1968 EXHIBIT Oct. 5-Jan. 5, Missouri History Museum
Explore the year 1968 through multimedia with a contradictory, identityquestioning theme. The exhibit takes a look at important events, entertainment and people during the 1960s. More info at mohistory.org (5700 Lindell Blvd., Forest Park). GATEWAY TO STARS: GHOSTS OF ARCH GROUNDS Oct. 11, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Part of the Arch’s stargazing series, this evening combines stars, astronomy lessons and science with a bit of a ghostly spin. More info at nps. gov (Arch Grounds). Soulard Oktoberfest Oct. 11-13, Soulard
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Circus events reach epic proportions as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present the 143rd edition of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Your inner child will be delighted and amazed by an evening of animals, athleticism, comedic skits and more. Tickets at scottradecenter.com (1401 Clark Ave., Downtown). ZOMBIE CHASE TRAIL RUN Oct. 19, Castlewood State Park
Get ready to run from flesh-craving zombies in this alternative adventure run complete with a spooky tree-lined course, creepy figures and lots of fun. More info at bigriverrunning.com (1401 Kiefer Creed Road, Ballwin). Divas and Designers Oct. 25, The Sheldon Concert Hall
Erin Bode and Coco Soul bring together their sultry vocals with the latest, most glamorous styles in gala fashion. For tickets, visit sheldonconcerthall.org (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center).
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Supporters of the Salvation Army came together for the organization’s annual Garbage Bag Gala, where more than 20 talented designers created unique looks from repurposed materials. Volunteers modeled the pieces in a runway show on the grand staircase of the Moonrise, and a panel of judges— including ALIVE Fashion Editor Samantha Chadwick, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Debra Bass and STL fashion designer AJ Thouvenot— chose a winning designer and model. The event raised over $13,000 to support the Salvation Army’s services to the homeless community.
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Aug. 16, Craft Alliance Grand Center St. Louis fashion and lifestyle bloggers gathered at Craft Alliance to witness the official nomination announcement for ALIVE Magazine’s inaugural St. Louis Fashion Blog Awards. With Skinny Girl wine in hand and hors d’oeuvres from Gregory’s Creative Cuisine, attendees enjoyed a private viewing of Fashion Lab’s Sinead Lawler exhibit before discovering the 40 bloggers nominated in 17 categories, from Best Fashion Blog and Best Site Design to Best Personal Style. Winners were announced Sept. 19 in an award ceremony at the Saint Louis Fashion Week Kickoff Party. 1 Carmen Boeser, Lance Cain & Julia Christensen
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Aug. 25, Independence Center Supporters of Independence Center mixed and mingled over food, drinks and music at the organization’s annual Summer Fusion event, raising funds to benefit individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. Hosted by KPLR anchor Melanie Moon, the evening included a dinner of culinary creations by St. Louis restaurants Bridge, Companion, Sqwires, Yacovelli's, Harvest and Square One Brewery and Distillery. After dinner, guests spent the rest of the beautiful evening on the rooftop terrace, enjoying music by DJ Nune and Bear Hive. 1 Melanie Moon & Laura Kathleen Baker 2 Gretchen Shoemaker, Lori Austin, Ashley Mattingly & Theresa Fitzgerald 3 Lamar Harris
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Focus St. Louis brought together young professionals from all interests and backgrounds to rub shoulders at the organization’s annual Connect With St. Louis event. More than 40 organizations and young friends’ boards presented to attendees, offering a variety of ways to get involved in the St. Louis community through service opportunities in the arts, with underserved populations, medical research and other worthy causes. Guests mingled and networked over drinks and appetizers while enjoying live music from Jazz St. Louis, and the a capella group The Washington University Stereotypes, with a swing dance performance by LindyHop St. Louis.
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Stacey Newman Since 2009, Stacey Newman has served as Missouri State Representative in District 87 in central St. Louis County. Now in her third term, she is a leader in Missouri’s anti-gun violence movement, women’s reproductive freedom, voters’ rights and equality rights. Previously, she headed the local chapter of the Million Mom March and later served as the Missouri women’s vote director through the Democratic National Committee and executive director of Harriet’s List. Most recently, she cofounded ProgressWomen, a website that empowers women to get politically involved.
What is your current frame of mind? Energized. When and where are you happiest? Working, and when I’m traveling with my family. What is your favorite smell? Trumpet lilies. What is one word that describes you? Passionate. What did you eat for breakfast this morning? Companion whole wheat toast with jam and Earl Grey tea. What is your greatest weakness? Impatience. What trait do you most admire in others? Focus and poise. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wish I had followed my political interest when I was 18 years old and not let gender discrimination discourage me. What do you consider your greatest achieve-
ment? Being a mother and getting elected to public office. Which living person do you most admire? Hillary Clinton, because she has been pursuing her passions and utilizing her talents her entire life. With which historical figure do you most identify? Growing up in an aviation family, I’ve always admired Amelia Earhart. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, who or what would it be? A cat, because they have the best lives! What is your most treasured possession? A frame hanging in my office containing tickets from two separate Democratic National Conventions. The first is from when my late father attended the DNC in Chicago in the 1940s and the second from when I went in 2004. What is your greatest extravagance? Kakao chocolate and imported cheese. What is your greatest fear? That I’m not going to be able to get everything done that I want to in the time I have. On what occasion do you lie? When I need to be diplomatic about something I strongly dislike. Who are your favorite writers? I read mostly political nonfiction, like “This Town” by Mark Leibovich, but I have always loved stories by the children’s author Robert Munsch. What artists do you admire most? In college I fell in love with the 7Up ads done by Peter Max and have been a fan of him ever since. What is your favorite hobby? Reading. Where would you like to live? Besides here, I’d
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live in Seattle or Washington, D.C. Who are your heroes in real life? The late Ann Richards. I had the chance to work with her for just 24 hours, but I learned so much from her in such a short time. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? Abigail Adams. What’s something interesting that you just learned? That Abraham Lincoln really didn’t respect women. What are you most looking forward to? My husband and I are traveling to Paris in October. I can’t wait to explore and eat! What is one thing you wish would happen? I wish Hillary Clinton would announce her intention to run for president in 2016, so I can start working to elect her. What is one thing you want to do before you die? Visit all 50 capitals in the US. If you could say something to your younger self, what would it be? To trust your initial dreams, regardless of the obstacles—invest in your true calling in life. Interview by Kelly Hamilton Photography by Wesley Law ‘Archetypes’ are off-the-cuff interviews with St. Louis' most inspiring, well-known personalities based on the 19th century Parisian parlor game known as the Proust Questionnaire.
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