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KNIT ETERNITY SCARF $20, Urban Outfitters, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com.
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NIKE GOLF TRUNK ORGANIZER $80, Nike, 800.344.6453, nike.com.
BLACK & DECKER SMART BATTERY CHARGER $137, Black & Decker, 800.544.6986, blackanddecker.com.
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remembers exactly where you parked every time you lock your doors. With step-by-step directions, you’ll always find your ride, no matter where you left it. Your car can even communicate with you, Knight Rider– style, by sending you text-message alerts if your alarm is triggered. Now that’s smart. $599, Best Buy, multiple locations, 888.237.8289, bestbuy.com.
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pageant too soon. The countdown to the golf season has officially begun, but you’ll have to make it through St. Louis’ harsh winter months first. That’s why we’ve assembled this go-to list of gear for every kind of AVID man.
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Ralph Lauren Men’s Herringbone Boots $150, Journeys, multiple locations, 314.909.5712, journeys.com. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel $30, Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com. Striped Bow Tie $55, Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.
Wagner Duffle Bag $128, Fossil, multiple locations, 800.449.3056, fossil.com. Mackintosh Duncan Coat Not every winter day calls for a bulky parka or puff vest. Sometimes, all you need to make it through the day while looking your best is a simple-yetsexy overcoat.
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Popular in the UK, the Mackintosh is a popular water-resistant coat made with a fabric invented by Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh. J.Crew applied Macintosh’s revolutionary technology to this
classic three-quarterlength number. Its timeless navy color wears well with just about any color, pattern or texture, making it a piece you can don throughout the year. The Mackintosh Duncan coat’s
thin, water-resistant fabric, mixed with its fashion-conscious attention to detail, means your wardrobe just got a little smarter. $800, J.Crew, multiple locations, 800.562.0258, jcrew.com.
Classic Shaving Set and Stand $215, Dalvey, dalvey.com. MacKenzie Harlequin Golf Bag $1,200, Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com.
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Prada Driving Shoe $470, Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com. Driving Gloves $33, Nordstrom, West County Center, 314.255.2000, nordstrom.com. Gladiator Freezerator Tired of opening your garage fridge during the winter only to find what looks like a scene out of Reservoir Dogs? Keep
the purr of a finely tuned engine, one thing is certain: These distinctive toys are built to get your gears humming. your drinks from exploding with the Freezerator, a fridge with a built-in heater to prevent temperatures from getting too low. $1,300, Lowe’s, multiple locations, 800.445.6937, lowes.com. Nike Golf Trunk Organizer $80, Nike, 800.344.6453, nike.com.
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Black & Decker Smart Battery Charger $137, Black & Decker, 800.544.6986, blackanddecker.com. Viper SmartStart Remote Start System The Viper SmartStart system eliminates the need for clunky fobs that clutter up your key ring. Now, you can have full
control of your vehicle right from your Blackberry, iPhone or Android device. Perfect for those chilly winter months, the Viper SmartStart can start your car remotely from inside your home and have it warmed up, defrosted and ready to roll before you even walk out the door. Worried someone might take your whip
for a joyride while you wait? Don’t be. The Viper SmartStart is also a state-ofthe-art alarm and security system. Lock and unlock your car, arm and disarm your alarm, hit the panic button and remote start your car—all from a free app on your smart phone. The app also includes a SmartPark feature, which
remembers exactly where you parked every time you lock your doors. With step-by-step directions, you’ll always find your ride, no matter where you left it. Your car can even communicate with you, Knight Rider– style, by sending you text-message alerts if your alarm is triggered. Now that’s smart. $599, Best Buy, multiple locations, 888.237.8289, bestbuy.com.
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in the making, moving out of Mom and Dad’s house might have taken a bit longer than planned, but with a new decade comes a new beginning. As you get older and wiser, let these items help keep your youthful spirit alive. Kinect for Xbox 360 $150, GameStop, multiple locations, 636.922.2650, gamestop.com.
Jack Spade Leather Flask $125, Jack Spade, 877.917.5225, jackspade.com.
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I STL T-Shirt An homage to Milton Glaser’s iconic I ♥ NY design, local artist Joe Allhoff partners with the fine folks at STLStyle to present his I STL creation. Originally, the I STL T-shirt was created and sold at Trader Bob’s Tattoos on Jefferson Avenue, where Allhoff works as a tattoo artist, but because STL-Style garnered so much interest in its shirts, the two parties agreed to incorporate Allhoff’s
work into the STLStyle collection. “It’s one that people identify with because of the city’s French heritage,” says STLStyle co-owner Jeff Vines. “It’s simple, but it says a lot.” $23, STyLehouse, 3159 Cherokee Street, 314.494.7763, stl-style.com. John Varvatos Converse All-Stars $110, Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com.
Knit Eternity Scarf $20, Urban Outfitters, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com. The Gyroscopic Golf Trainer For many, the winter training regime consist of nothing more than indoor putting and the occasional 12-ounce curl. The Gyroscopic Golf Trainer is designed to keep your swing in line by providing active resistance when the club
head deviates from the proper plane. Practice with one of these bad boys, and come spring, you’ll be a driving machine while your friends are still knocking off the rust. $200, Hammacher Schlemmer, 800.321.1484, hammacher.com. Golf-Ball Pint Glasses $45 for set of 12, Meridian Supply, 9950 Page Avenue, 314.423.2727, meridianrs.com. Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner $200, Bed Bath & Beyond, multiple locations, 800.462.3966, bedbathandbeyond.com.
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workday and look good doing it, here are a few items sure to spice things up. Who says you can’t have fun at the office?
The Putting Game This highly entertaining, mildly addictive putting trainer is the perfect training tool (read: time vacuum) for your office or home. The Putting Game’s triangulation-based system allows you to simulate any distance or green speed to help you fine-tune your accuracy and
distance control. Six different games (500, Knock Out, Diminishing Cup, The Practice Green, Virtual Cup 500 and Stack-up) help get your competitive juices flowing, and as you work to top your high score in each category, you’ll be shaving strokes off your handicap. Spending the winter
with this little gizmo is sure to have you sinking the long putts in no time. $300, Westwood Country Club, 11801 Conway Road, 314.432.2311, westwood-cc.com; theputtinggame.com. Eclipse Lamp $110, Museum of Modern Art, moma.org.
Monogrammed Club Links $60 for a set of 14, Red Envelope, 877.733.3683, redenvelope.com.
Robin Rotenier Cuff Links $295, Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9811, neimanmarcus.com.
Buckyballs $30, Urban Materials + Accessories (UMA), 1100 Locust, 314.241.9990, iloveuma.com.
Fisticup Coffee Mug Let your co-workers know you mean business with this part comical, part “Wait, is he serious?” coffee mug. One added benefit: Everyone will
think twice before entering your office to ask if you have a case of the Mondays. $15, Urban Materials + Accessories (UMA), 314.241.9990, iloveuma.com. Cigar Cutter $26, Von Maur, The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, 636.561.7040, vonmaur.com.
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Rib-Eye Steak We know what you’re thinking: “Damn. That looks good.” Well, it was. And now you’re either really jealous or really hungry. Probably both. But never fear! The precise knives of Brady Hanlen, thirdgeneration meatcutter (don’t call him a butcher!) are honed and hungry to dissect the perfect cut of cow of your very own. Hanlen’s personal favorite, the rib-eye, is basically a boneless prime rib, and it’s packed full of flavor. “The amount of intermuscular marbling gives that piece of meat the most flavor out of any of the steak cuts,”
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says Hanlen. “The fat content might turn some people off, but that’s where you get most of your flavor profiles.” Originally, Hanlen wasn’t planning on taking up the reins of the family business. Oddly enough, he decided to attend the University of Missouri to save animals, not slice them, in its veterinary program. But it wasn’t meant to be, and it’s a good thing because Hanlen’s steaks are to die for. $11 per pound, Hanlen’s Meat Shoppe, 11037 Manchester, 314.966.8606.
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Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City’s Unique Food Culture Longtime Post-Dispatch writer Patricia Corrigan’s new book explores the origins, tendencies, people, places and ideas that have shaped the food culture in St. Louis. Fantastic full-color photos and one-ofa-kind stories make this book educational and mouth-watering. $30, Left Bank Books, Central West End,
and Top Chef wannabe, there are countless gadgets and gizmos designed to make you feel like you can throw down in Kitchen Stadium, even if you’re more of an executive officer than an executive chef. 399 N. Euclid Avenue, 314.367.6731, left-bank.com. LamsonSharp Three-Piece Cutlery Set $190, Bertarelli Cutlery, 1927 Marconi Avenue, 314.664.4005, bertarellicutlery.com.
Le Creuset Dutch Oven $245, Williams Sonoma, multiple locations, 877.812.6235, williams-sonoma.com. Golfer’s Barbecue Set $25, Uncommon Goods, 888.365.0056, uncommongoods.com.
Monogrammed Brander $65, Red Envelope, 877.733.3683, redenvelope.com. Personalized Chef’s Jacket $34–$40, Need-AUniform, 3216 Watson, 314.645.5400, need-a-uniform.com.
Square So you’re wrapping up the back nine, and your friend tells you he doesn’t have the cash to cover the skins beat-down you just laid on him. No worries. You’ve got Square, so you can accept credit-card payments right from your iPad, iPhone or mobile Android device. Device and app are free; Square takes 2.75 percent plus 15 cents of each transaction. Square, squareup.com.
FootJoy WinterSof Glove $20, Pro-Am Golf Center, 3174 S. Brentwood, 314.781.7775, www.proamgolfctr. com. Noon Copenhagen Watch Starting at $155, Noon Copenhagen, nooncopenhagen.com. DODOcase for iPad $60, DODOcase, dodocase.com.
FootJoy Men’s Icon Sport MyJoys $250, Golfsmith, 800.813.6897, golfsmith.com. Vuzix Wrap 310 Video Eyewear $200, Brookstone, multiple locations, 800.846.3000, brookstone.com.
Kaleidescape Cinema One Finally, your Blu-ray, DVD and CD libraries are at your fingertips with the Kaleidescape Cinema One, a state-of-the-art, single-component movie server designed to
store, protect and archive your entire media collection. Although there are different options within the Cinema One, including expandable storage and a Blu-ray disk vault, the system comes stock with four 500 MB drives designed to store all of your movies with a secure backup system. Also, Kaleidescape’s software engineers
are reportedly working on a deal with Amazon and Netflix to add HD movies to your permanent collection. Potential agoraphobes, beware: This system will make you never want to leave your house again. Starting just under $5,000, Integrated Custom Design, 314.956.8558, via The Sound Room, 314.997.3456, thesoundroom.com.
the
tech guru
>> It’s inevitable. Every time you
see a cutting-edge contraption or the latest and greatest gadget, you’ve just got to get your hands on it. Appease your appetite for innovation with these fun tech toys.
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the
weekend warrior
>> Every week it’s the same.
The monotony of the office slowly builds each day, and when Friday finally comes, you’re itching to trade that shirt, tie and chinos combo for something better suited for the outdoors. This rugged gear can help you start your weekend off right. Smartwool Midweight Thermal Bottom $75, Alpine Shop, multiple locations, 314.962.7715, alpineshop.com.
HeatMax HotHands Hand Warmers Two for $2, Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods, 800.962.8347, multiple locations, johnnymacs.com.
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Bugathermo Techlite Boots Fight frostbite with Columbia’s Bugathermo Techlite, the first boot with a selfcontained, rechargeable heating system, ideal for long outdoor projects. $350, Cabela’s, St. Louis Mills, 314.225.0100, cabelas.com. Solio Rocsta H1000 Hybrid Solar Charger The next time you go camping, you can really connect with Mother Nature by re-
charging your Kindle, Blackberry or iPod with all-natural sunlight. Because what fun is watching a sunrise if you can’t post it on Facebook? $80, REI, multiple locations, 800.426.4840, rei.com. Diesel Puffer Vest $230, Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac, 314.567.9200, saksfifthavenue.com. Coleman GolfCat Perfectemp $90 (propane cylinder not included),
Dick’s Sporting Goods, multiple locations, 314.649.1400, dickssportinggoods.com. Hole-in-1 Tool Ever find yourself patting down your pockets in search of the right golf gizmo? Avoid giving yourself the TSA treatment with this rugged all-in-one tool, which has a ball marker, rangefinder, divot tool, bottle opener, groove cleaner and 12-click stroke counter (let’s hope that’s enough), all in a
durable, hard-plastic body. The Hole-in-1 has useful applications, so it won’t suffer the same fate as most other golf gadgets: a lonely existence collecting dust at the bottom of your golf bag. $20, Restoration Hardware, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.863.7566, restorationhardware.com. Jess’ Bee Natural Mountain Man Lotion Bar $8, Jess’ Bee Natural, jessbeenatural.com.
the
avid audiophile
>> If your house were on fire, the first thing you’d grab is your music collection. We feel you. Rock harder and keep your anthology growing with these musical must-haves. Urban Ears Headphones $60, Urban Outfitters, Saint Louis Galleria, 314.727.6262, urbanoutfitters.com. West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology $21, Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boulevard, 314.721.4096, vintagevinyl.com.
In Concert: KSHE and 40+ Years of Rock in St. Louis $50, Vintage Vinyl, 6610 Delmar Boulevard, 314.721.4096, vintagevinyl.com.
Geneva Sound System $1,000, Design Within Reach, 44 Maryland Plaza, 314.361.1701, dwr.com.
Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable $369, Needle Doctor, 800.229.0644, needledoctor.com.
Olive If you’re the kind of music hoarder whose collection can’t be tamed by even the most up-to-date
computer, meet Olive, a 2 TB server that can hold up to 6,000 CDs’ worth of music and blare it back in HD quality (250 times better than CD quality). Its touch-screen design and sleek aluminum body make it easy on the eyes, too. $5,000, Olive, 877.296.5483, olive.us.
The BoomCase Washington University sculpture grad student Dominic Odbert and his brother J.P. have taken throwback music gear to a new level with The BoomCase. The duo transform vintage suitcases (not to mention guitar cases and lunch boxes) into portable, battery-powered speakers, and so far they’ve had a tremendous response. “We didn’t even plan to sell them,” says Dominic Odbert. “We sold a couple by word of mouth, then I put one online, and En-
gadget wrote about it. Since then, it hasn’t stopped. It’s taken over.” The BoomCase’s innovative design also recently rocked the pages of Rolling Stone. Starting at $155, The BoomCase, theboomcase.com. Jack Spade Rock and Roll Mittens $95, Jack Spade, 877.917.5225, jackspade.com. iHome Rechargeable iPod Speakers $44, Target, multiple locations, 800.440.0680, target.com. A
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