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We think that you’ll be thrilled with the holiday season’s fabulous designer dresses created with exquisite fabrics and trims such as smooth silk, delicate chiffon, luxurious lace, sparkling sequins and ornate beads
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You’ll see a multitude of dramatic designer dresses in feminine, flattering styles. We especially like the designer dresses that make a bold fashion statement in vibrant colors. We especially like the elegant look of Nicole Miller’s sophisticated black and silver evening gown, a fashion essential if you’re dressing up for a special occasion. Monique Lhuillier's vivid magenta and black evening gown is the perfect dress to wear for a back tie celebration. Dress it up with black party pumps and a black beaded clutch. Aidan Mattox designs a stunning cobalt blue beaded dress that will set you apart from the crowd. What we like most about this exquisite dress is the shimmering blue beads. We adore Milly’s romantic black ruffled evening gown, the perfect party attire for debutante balls and glittering galas. Shoshanna’s shimmering emerald green sequin sheath will make you the center of attention. Dress it up with gold metallic party pumps and a gold clutch for a glamorous evening look. We’re certain that this exceptional collection of designer dresses is destined to put you on the holiday season’s bestdressed list. UT
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You’ll make a bold fashion statement at holiday parties with this luxe collection of glamorous evening clutches that are unique and ultra chic. TESS HANDBAGS GOLD CRYSTAL CLUTCH WWW.TESSHANDBAGS.COM
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MILLY BLACK SUEDE CLUTCH WITH SILVER CHAIN DETAIL WWW.MILLYNY.COM
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partyPUMPS Stylish stiletto heels designed in metallic silver, gleaming gold and classic black leather give your designer dresses an elegant, edgy look. MONIQUE LHUILLIER SILVER LEATHER HEELS WWW. MONIQUELHUILLIER.COM
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These bright and colorful jewels will make your holiday merry
CHRISTOPHER RADKO SANTA CLAUS ORNAMENT FROM BYRON CADE WWW. BYRONCADEGIFTS.COM
VIE BOUTIQUE’S SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL STATEMENT EARRINGS ARE DESIGNED BY JANIS SAVITT WWW.VIESTLOUIS.COM
VIE BOUTIQUE’S LUSTROUS MULTI-STRAND PEARL BRACELET IS DESIGNED BY GYPSY WWW.VIESTLOUIS.COM
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NOVAK JEWELERS’ NOUVEAU 1910 EMBUGO NECKLACE BOOCH DESIGNED WITH “PLIQUE ‘A JOUR” ENAMEL, PINK SAPPHIRES AND MICRO PAVE SET ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS WWW.NOVAKJEWELERS.COM
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1940’S RETRO DIAMOND AND RUBY WATCH DESIGNED IN ROSE GOLD FROM TIMEKEEPERS WWW. TIMEKEEPERSTL.COM WWW. TIMEKEEPERSCLAYTON.COM
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JAY STRONGWATER SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL ORNAMENT WWW. JAYSTRONGWATER.COM
COLOR STORY BLUE SAPPHIRE AND IOLITE BRACELET WITH MATCHING EARRINGS FROM CURT PARKER JEWELERS WWW.CURTPARKER.COM
BELLARRI MULTI-COLORED GEMSTONE BRACELET FROM MARY PILLSBURY JEWELERS WWW. PILLSBURYDIAMONDS.COM
BELLARI MULTI-COLOR GEMSTONE NECKLACE, GRAND PRIZE WINER OF THE JEWELERS’S CHOICE AWARDS, FROM MARY PILLSBURY JEWELERS WWW. PILLSBURYDIAMONDS.COM
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AMETHYST, DIAMOND AND CITRINE NECKLACE DESIGNED IN YELLOW GOLD FROM SUMMIT JEWELERS WWW. SUMMITJEWELERSSTL.COM
PARAMOUNT JEWELERS’ SPARKLING BLUE SAPPHIRE AND WHITE DIAMOND RING IS SET IN WHITE GOLD WWW. PARAMOUNTJEWELERS.COM
CHRISTOPHER RADKO SNOWMAN ORNAMENT FROM BYRON CADE WWW. BYRONCADEGIFTS.COM
ARLENE LILIE’S “TEKKA TURKOMAN” BRACELET IS CRAFTED WITH FINE SILVER AND CARNELIAN STONES WWW. ARLENELILIE.COM
JAY STRONGWATER SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL FROG PRINCE ORNAMENT WWW.JAYSTRONGWATER.COM
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LUXE SHIRTS SILK TIES BY ROBYN WALKER
If you’re a style-conscious man with a self-assured sense of style and you appreciate fine quality preppy-style men’s clothing, you’ll especially like Vineyard Vines’ cotton dress shirts in pink and blue checks and stripes. These luxe men’s dress shirts can be paired with Vineyard Vines’ coordinating silk ties in a wide array of colors and patterns. We’re certain that any man will look and feel his very best this holiday season when he’s wearing a Vineyard Vines luxe cotton dress shirt and coordinating silk tie. Shop online at www.vineyardvines.com or visit the new Vineyard Vines store conveniently located at Plaza Frontenac. UT
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RALPH LAUREN BLACK WOOL CREPE TUXEDO FROM NEIMAN MARCUS WWW.NEIMANMARCUS.COM
If festive parties, holiday celebrations and glittering galas are on your social calendar this season, you’ll look dapper and distinctive when you’re dressed in Ralph Lauren’s classic black wool crepe tuxedo from Neiman Marcus. This luxe designer tuxedo has black satin peak lapels and coordinating black wool crepe tuxedo pants. Must-have fashion accessories for your traditional black tie attire are a classic white cotton dress shirt and lustrous mother-ofpearl cuff links from Tommy Bahama. David Donahue’s attractive black watch silk bow tie from Nordstrom is a fashion essential when you’re wearing a traditional black tuxedo or a formal dinner jacket. Black tie attire always looks exceptional when you’re wearing a pair of black dress shoes. We especially like Stubbs & Wootton’s black velvet slip-on dress shoes, perfect for dressing up your tuxedo. The holiday season will be arriving soon so isn’t it time that you added a luxe designer tuxedo to your wardrobe? UT
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You’ll look as glamorous as an ice princess when you’re wearing chic designer fashion and jewelry. ROBERTO COIN’S EXQUISITE WHITE GOLD AND WHITE DIAMOND CUFF BRACELET MAKES A BOLD FASHION STATEMENT WWW.ROBERTOCOIN.COM
JEMMA SANDS’ STUNNING DIAMOND DANGLE EARRINGS WILL ADD A TOUCH OF GLAMOUR TO YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY ATTIRE WWW.JEMMASANDS.COM
AERIN’S IKAT JASMINE PERFUME BY ESTEE LAUDER IS AN INTRIGUING AND EXOTIC FRAGRANCE DESIGNED FOR THE MODERN WOMAN WWW.ESTEELAUDER.COM
PHILIP STEIN’S LUXE WHITE WATCH IS A FUN-TO-WEAR DESIGNER TIMEPIECE THAT’S PERFECT FOR DAY OR NIGHT WWW.PHILIPSTEIN.COM
TESS HANDBAG’S ELEGANT WHITE SATIN EVENING CLUTCH IS EMBELLISHED WITH SHINY PEARLIZED BEADS WWW.TESSHANDBAGS.COM
SCHNARR'S SILVER CANDLE WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WWW.SCHNARRS.COM
YOU’LL ADORE WEARING TIBI’S SOPHISTICATED PUTTY-COLORED EMBOSSED LEATHER HEELS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS WWW.TIBI.COM
YOU’LL STAY WARM AND COMFY ALL WINTER LONG WHEN YOU’RE WEARING MILLY’S LUXURIOUS MONGOLIAN FUR VEST WWW.MILLYNY.COM
YOU’LL BE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION WHEN YOU’RE WEARING AIDAN MATTOX’S GLAMOROUS LOW-CUT METALLIC SILVER GOWN WWW.AIDANMATTOX.COM
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SCHNARR’S HAS A FESTIVE ARRAY OF HOLIDAY WREATHS FOR YOUR HOME WWW.SCHNARRS.COM
Holiday fashion, jewelry and home décor that make the season bright! AN ELEGANT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR EVERY WOMAN IS A PAIR OF JEMMA SANDS’ RUBY DROP EARRINGS WWW.JEMMASANDS.COM
SWATCH’S TRENDY TIMEPIECE HAS A BRIGHT RED STRAP AND A BOLD BLACK DIAL WWW.SWATCH.COM
SHE’LL LOVE TESS HANDBAGS’ EMERALD GREEN BEADED CLUTCH FOR A TOUCH OF HOLIDAY GLAMOUR WWW.TESSHANDBAGS.COM
JAY STRONGWATER’S LAVISHLY EMBROIDERED GREEN VELVET STOCKING IS EMBELLISHED WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS WWW.JAYSTRONGWATER.COM
TOMMY BAHAMA’S TEA CANDLE HOLDERS WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WWW. TOMMYBAHAMA.COM YOU’LL LOOK CHIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU’RE WEARING TIBI’S RED CROPPED SWEATER WWW.TIBI.COM VINEYARD VINES’ GREEN AND WHITE STRIPED SILK BOW TIE IS ON EVERY MAN’S HOLIDAY WISH LIST WWW. VINEYARDVINES.COM
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DRESS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH MONIQUE LHUILLIER’S ELEGANT RED LACE EVENING GOWN WWW.MONIQUELHUILLIER.COM
Adults tend to encourage playfulness in children, but don’t make it a priority for themselves. Shawnta’ Ray and Rick Harmon, co-owners of the Clayton toy store Happy Up, Inc., are determined to change that. Ray and Harmon run a business together, are husband and wife, and are parents. Their days are filled with responsibilities and demands on their time. “Playing keeps us grounded and keeps us happy,” Shawnta’ Ray said in a recent conversation. “When we say we’re toy experts, we mean it. We play with everything here.” “With kids, imagination is huge.” Rick Harmon said, “For grown-ups, it’s more about stress-relief. A lot of what they get are things they can play with at their desks.” He went on to point out several desk-friendly toys they stock. “There’s nothing better than getting a buttoned-up adult to shoot a Pop Rocket or try Thinking Putty. It helps them remember they want toys, too!” “And games!” Ray said. “We want families to play together. So that means games that are fun for everyone. Parents shouldn’t feel punished by the games they play with their kids.” She pointed out several games that are fun for a wide range of ages. Harmon gushed about Timeline, one of his favorites for large groups. “Your job is to put cards in order on the Cards fromTimeline: timeline. It’s challenging and really fun!” Historical Events “We have two November events to promote play for everyone.”Ray said. “Neighborhood Toy Store Day and the Clayton Holiday Shop and Stroll. We hope to see lots of grown-ups goofing off and laughing. With or without their kids!” Ray said. Happy Up, Inc. is located at 8107 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105. To talk to a toy expert call: (314) 725-2455
Neighborhood Toy Store Day: Nov. 8th Discover play in all it’s glory! Happy Up will have lots
of toys and games ready for you and your little ones to test drive. This will be an excellent opportunity to try before you buy. Toy Experts will be on-hand to keep the fun rolling. This would be a good time to fill out your Holiday Wish Lists!
Holiday Shop and Stroll: Nov. 29th Celebrate the unique, the one of a kind, and the small!
Clayton’s Holiday Shop and Stroll coincides with Small Business Saturday. Take this day to wander the streets and experience the boutiques, eateries, and more that make Clayton a vibrant community. Happy Up will be hosting Vixen, the toy store’s favorite reindeer. They expect Santa will come along, too.
Happy Up, Inc. 8107 Maryland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 725-2455
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Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in flattering shades of Rose is a brushon iridescent powder that gives a shimmering, natural-looking glow to your skin $44. Available at Sephora www.sephora.com Give your lips a lustrous look with Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss, a high-shine, shimmery lip gloss that’s perfect for the holidays $25. Available at Sephora www.sephora.com
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Laura Mercier Metallic Crème Eye Colour is available in high-impact metallic shades such as platinum, rose gold, burnished copper and gold $24 www.lauramercier.com Laura Mercier Loose Shimmer Powder in Stardust is a sheer, ultra-fine powder that offers a gentle shimmer without looking artificial $34 www.lauramercier.com UT
Dress up your nails for the holidays with Clinique Nail Enamel, available in nine glossy colors such as Fizzy, a flattering shimmer pink shade that looks good with all skin tones $12.50. Available at Sephora www.sephora.com Laura Mercier Shimmer Lip Colour in Tea Rose enhances your lips with lustrous, shimmering shine $24 www.lauramercier.com Estee Lauder Pure Color Stay-On Shadow Paint is a creamy shimmer shadow that’s available in a multitude of beautiful shades such as Pink Zinc and Halo $24 www.esteelauder.com
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes you may not agree. Holiday shopping, crowds, cooking, baking, entertaining, sending cards, and attending every party can really take its toll. When you begin to feel overwhelmed, experts agree it’s time to take care of yourself.
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Don’t try to be Martha Stewart. Stop thinking that the holiday season is about being "perfect". Stress can be overcome if you do less and enjoy the holidays more. Don’t feel guilty. It’s as simple as saying no, when you really don’t feel like doing something. Tips to reduce tension include exercise. It may be the last thing you feel like doing, but going for a brisk walk, run or workout at the gym can make you feel so much better. (Research shows that workouts can boost your mood for up to 12 hours.) Go for a relaxing swim at your local indoor pool. After all, swimming is the best exercise. Stay happy, healthy, and energized by eating well. Keep away from sugary, fatty, and unhealthy snacks. Eat three healthy meals a day and focus especially on vegetables and proteins. Of course, some indulgences every now and then are allowed. Watch your alcohol intake. One or two drinks a few times a week is ideal. But allow yourself to unwind after a busy day. Have a glass of wine with dinner. Better yet, have a cuppa tea! Get a good night's sleep. During the day, take a nap. This is time to shut your eyes and put your feet up. Try yoga. Meditate or sit in a state of silence and peace. Allow the peace to take over your body and mind. Treat yourself to a massage or a spa visit. A facial, manicure, pedicure or complete makeover will certainly boost your spirits. Don’t try to be Martha Stewart. Stop thinking that the holiday season is about being "perfect". Let go of your need to control everything. Ask for help and delegate meal preparation, gift selection, and gift-wrapping. Stop sending out all those Christmas cards, and reduce the list of gifts you will give this year, And lastly, plan an activity you can feel good about. Volunteer your time to help others less fortunate. UT UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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STRETCH OUT
D ON ' T STRESS OUT Where to go for yoga in and near the city
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here is no reason to not take a yoga class. According to Annie Trachsel, co-owner of Joy of Yoga studio in St. Louis’s Lindenwood neighborhood, yoga is for everyone. A person cannot be too old, to young, too out of shape, or too overweight to begin taking yoga classes.
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Of course there are the physical rewards from practicing yoga regularly, most notably a longer, leaner physique and improved posture, but yoga doesn’t only do a body good, it can increase feelings of overall mental and emotional well-being. Because yoga encourages participants to focus on their breathing and to get in touch with their bodies, participants will often feel their stress levels decrease after just one session. Those who are recovering from injuries can also reap the benefits of gentle yoga techniques. Focused breathing can help improve oxygen levels, which promotes faster healing and feelings of increased energy. The type of controlled stretching that is quintessential to yoga can help strengthen and repair muscles that have experienced pain or injury. Trachsel has witnessed this benefit first hand, following an injury that put her in a body cast as a child. She learned that many of the stretches that she incorporated into her daily rehabilitation regime were, in fact, yoga poses. Trachsel felt the therapeutic benefits from these stretches, and continued to practice them as she healed from her injuries. Unfortunately, Trachsel faced another injury later in life. Following the experience, Trachsel had to relearn to walk. She once again found relief from her pain through yoga. It is not difficult to understand Trachsel’s passion for yoga. For her, it has been a practice that has restored her health and improved her morale during difficult experiences, and that continues to help her feel her very best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Joy of Yoga is a studio that strives to impart feelings of warmth and a sense of community from the moment you walk in the door. Montes and Trachsel did not rely on commercial interior design when they decided to open a yoga studio. The interior is best described as organic and a labor of love from Montes and Trachsel together with their families. The studio is the first to open in the Lindenwood neighborhood, and those members of the community who once
saw walking in the park as their main means of exercise, are now walking with their yoga mats in tow, devoted to an activity they previously thought “wasn’t for them”. Trachsel and her co-owner, Joy Montes offer classes for all walks of life, from novice to expert, at their studio. Children, too, can experience the benefits of yoga, and at Joy of Yoga, there is a class designed to meet the unique needs of the younger set. City dwelling yogis do not need to travel far to find highly qualified instructors in a welcoming environment. Southtown Yoga, located on Lafayette Square, offers yoga classes for all experience levels, and all ages. For parents seeking an active way to spend time with their children, Southtown Yoga offers Big Yogi, Little Yogi classes on Saturday mornings. This class is aimed towards children ages two to six years old, and their parents. Older children can take a yoga class on Thursday afternoons. Kid’s yoga incorporates literature, music, and meditation into a fun-filled hour of healthy activity. Southtown Yoga also offers several yogahour classes at numerous times throughout the day. The class is $7 and provides instruction for every level of experience. The studio also holds several daily classes that are designed with the experienced yogi in mind. For those who are seeking to ring in the New Year in a healthful and active manner, Southtown Yoga was the first studio in the area to offer a January yoga challenge. For $75, you can take one class per day from January 1st-30th. If you go to one class per day for those 30 days, your name is entered into a drawing for one year of free yoga classes. The studio’s weekend workshops, which are held throughout the year, bring nationally renowned instructors to St. Louis, and their teacher training, which begins in February, produces expert level asana instructors. Both of these neighborhood studios encourage you to take time for yourself this Holiday season. Stretch, relax, breathe, repeat. UT UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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MARY ANN'S TEA ROOM
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ictorian, bustled, finely-dressed lady mannequins are demurely posed in the street windows on 4732 McPherson Avenue. At first, you might have the feeling that you’re in the wrong place. However, much to your delight and surprise, you have entered Enchanting Embellishments, a fantastic boutique full of designer clothing, artistic home décor, fun and fine jewelry, amazing accessories, fascinating furniture and art.
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Every step you take is a journey. A dress you want to wear, a purse you want to carry, and a pause you have taken in order to absorb your surroundings. Check out the chic clothing styles of Joseph Ribkoff, Cartise, or Simon Chang; pick up leather jackets and purses from Kippy, beaded handbags from Mary Frances, and designer leather bags from Due Fratelli. Don’t miss the newest collection “Alchemia” from Charles Albert with jewelry made from blended elements that look like gold but never tarnishes!
The boutique also boasts two apartments showcasing paintings, lamps and accessories, contemporary bedrooms and bathrooms elegantly staged with brilliant colors and whimsical accents. All of this and more is also found in the retail side, however, nestled in the back of the store, two sets of doors open into a different world, the real surprise. Welcome to Mary Ann’s Tea Room. Mary Ann’s Tea Room is reminiscent of an elegant British Victorian dining room, created with the atmosphere of a tranquil, alluring garden. It is absolutely lovely. The cheerful brightness is courtesy of the atrium renovated from the building’s historic greenhouse days. The sunlight accentuates the charming cupboards filled with delicate china. The upholstered high-backed, dark wood chairs perfectly placed at cozy square tables makes the room welcoming and enticing. Imagine sipping tea and sampling the tantalizing fare of a chef who has vowed to make his dishes unlike anyone else’s. How did all this happen? Who could make the rooms fit together so perfectly? Who thought of this? The answer is simple: the very delightful and talented business woman, Karen Halper, CEO and owner, who knows the history of the building, and the people that owned it previously, Karen Halper possessed the passion and understands the true meaning of “labor of love”. The story begins around 90 years ago when the space was built circa 1920. At that time, it was UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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known as the Joseph Witek Florist, with two floors and large storefront windows on the first floor. Then, after many years, the namesake of the Tea Room, Mary Ann Kovac and her husband owned West End Antiques & Gallery in the space. Following a tragic fire at Mary Ann Kovac’s home, the Kovac family found it necessary to sell the property. Enter Karen Halper, an entrepreneur, gemologist, and savvy business owner, who was looking to relocate Enchanting Embellishments from its original DesPeres location. Driving by the McPherson property, she knew that it was somehow “meant to be” a destination. She would be able to have her boutique and fulfill her dream of a coexisting tea room, each part having a personality of its own. Investing over $700,000, taking over a year-and-ahalf in rehab work, and rounding up the “best of best” in staffing, she was able to make her dream of a tea room as well as an “unique boutique” a stunning reality, and opened the store August 29, 2014. But what inspired the Tea Room? Karen is British! Her father was born in London and her mother is from Bristol. Tea has always been an intricate part of her life. From her many travels overseas and her heritage, Karen longed to offer the European experience of relaxing, enjoying and lingering over a cup of soothing aromatic tea in the atmosphere of an 1890s 36
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English tea room. The tea room was simply meant to be. When gathering her professional top team of employees, she found Michael Shreves, her primary designer. When showing him the building and sharing her dream with him, Michael shared that one of his first jobs had been working in that very same building! The story of serendipity continues! When Karen expressed interest in buying the property, the Kovac’s son flew up from Florida to meet with Karen and they found that Karen and his mother had similar visions. Mary Ann Kovac, known for her kind heart, energy and generosity, died in a fire while saving her pets. The most remarkable coincidence was that, according to her son, Mary Ann always wanted to open a tea room. Thus, the perfect name for the perfect tea room. Chef Ben Herbert, not only has the most exquisite world-renown crab bisque, but a menu that promises a wonderful food experience with every dish. The tastes, presentations, and ambiance all add to the encouragement to sit as long as you’d like and simply enjoy. The menu was developed in partnership with Stephen Proctor, the executive chef at the Fox Theatre. Mary Ann’s serves two brands of premium teas: Tea Forte and Dilmah Tea. Tea Forte is a quality, luxury high-
end tea which is sold at leading hotels and restaurants. Dilmah Tea is a family-owned and operated tea company in Sri Lanka. Dilmah is known for being environmentally conscious, giving back to the world. Dilmah uses handpicked tea leaves which preserves the natural intense flavor of the tea plants. The tea room also offers tea, accessories and products that make a perfect gift. Ken Fowler, General Manager and Linda O’Heron, IT-Communications Specialist help round out Halper’s management team providing her the time to fulfill the buyer responsibilities, picking and choosing the diverse styles and inventory. Speaking of diversity, both Enchanting Embellishments and Mary Ann’s Tea Room offer a variety of products with a variety of prices. This is the Central West End. You can enter wearing your finest or your most casual. The atmosphere will fit both. In the Tea Room, no matter your age or income, you can socialize with friends, discuss a play, read a book, celebrate a special occasion, have tea with your granddaughters, write a novel or throw a party. You won’t find a place like this anywhere else in the city. Mary Ann's Tea Room (314) 361-5303 and Enchanting Embellishments (314) 361-5300 are open 7 days a week and located at 4732 McPherson in the Central West End. UT
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250strong BY ELIZABETH SEMKO
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ierre Laclede probably didn’t envision his trading post to one day become the home of a 630 foot metal arch. He most likely didn’t envision skyscrapers and some of the most diehard fans in baseball walking the streets. But here we are, after four different centuries, and St. Louis is celebrating its 250th birthday. Although the official founding date is in February, our fair city is made up of talented people, a rich history and a unique culture that make it worthy of so much more than one day of celebration. Read on to learn about some of the many reasons to love the Lou – and see what’s happening in St. Louis as the party continues. 38
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1. PARTY ON Strange Folk Festival? Check. Jewish Film Festival? Check. Pride Parade? Check. A Mardi Gras pet parade? We have that, too. From the Shakespeare Festival to the Renaissance Fair, St. Louis residents know how to celebrate in style for any occasion or cause. 2. START HERE Many beloved staples of American life can be traced back to the Gateway to the West. The Radio City Rockettes got their start in St. Louis as the Missouri Rockets before being whisked away to New York. The first St. Louis Bread Company, now nationally loved as Panera by the rest of the world, started in Kirkwood. Ice cream cones, iced tea, Dr. Pepper, 7Up and hot dogs were all invented or popularized at the 1904 World’s Fair. St. Louis was even the first American city to host the Olympic Games. 3. PROVEL, PLEASE St. Louisans can also thank Imo’s for an easy dinner choice for everything from parties to busy school nights. The founders of “the square beyond compare” brought the concept of pizza delivery to the St. Louis area. 4. GIVE A LITTLE BIT There’s no limit to opportunities to give back. Whether you’re buying a cupcake from Destination Desserts or volunteering at a WYMAN teen leadership event, there are numerous organizations based in and benefiting our city. This year is embracing that trait more than ever, as STL250 launches a campaign to recruit 250,000 volunteers to reach 1 million volunteer hours for the betterment of the St. Louis community. Want to find your own way to make an impact in our city? Visit stlvolunteer.org. 5. FREE! FREE! FREE! They say the best things in life are free, and St. Louis doesn’t take this motto lightly. Old favorites such as the Science Center, the Zoo, the Art Museum and the History Museum don’t cost a dime (check out the History Museum’s “250 in 250 Exhibit” in honor of the city’s anniversary), but the fun on a budget isn’t limited to museums. Take a complimentary tour at Anheuser-Busch Brewery (the largest beer brewing company in the nation) or the
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate factory, and then get your art fix at City Gardens or Laumeier Sculpture Park. For those looking for a taste of nature, hop on the highway and take the short trip to one of our state parks. 6. PARK IT Forest Park is one of the largest city parks in the country. Yes, we beat out New Yorkers – it is about 500 acres larger than Central Park. The Big Apple can’t have everything. 7. BON APPETIT With 2,512 restaurants listed under St. Louis on TripAdvisor alone, there are a slew of places to eat, drink and be merry – and there are new places popping up all the time. Take a stroll through Ballpark Village to try all the new restaurants and catch a game, and gear up for 2014’s Downtown Restaurant week, where restaurants develop 3-course meals at $25. Rosalita’s, the Drunken Fish, Cielo, Carmine’s Steak House and Lombardo’s Trattoria were among last year’s 27 participants. 8. FAMILY AFFAIR We’re all about family-owned businesses, and it produces the most delicious results. Crown Candy Kitchen (St. Louis’s oldest soda fountain), Gus’s pretzels, Ted Drewes, to name a few, have been passed down through generations and remain as area favorites. 9. CAKE WALK Those four-foot tall birthday cakes you’ve been seeing around town aren’t just for show! Collectively known as the Cakeway to the West, the 250 cakes have been decorated by different area artists and positioned at St. Louis landmarks. Download the STL250 app, and you’ll be able to find the cakes, check in at their locations, and get a mini history lesson about each place where you find one. 10. GATEWAY TO THE WEST Not every city has its own iconic landmark, but when people see the Arch, they know they’re in St. Louis. Stargaze with the astrological experts at Gateway to the Stars, go food truck hopping and movie watching at Flicks and Foodies, or celebrate the city’s birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Gateway Arch Riverboats with brunch on a riverboat. UT UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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BY LINDA SPALL
WHY
paris IS MY FAVORITE CITY
“I love it with all my senses: I love to see it, I love to breathe it in”— Guy de Maupassant Paris is intoxicating and addictive. It is rich and so full of passion, poetry, romance and beauty, that the colors, lights, sounds and smells take my breath away. The love of the all the arts, painting, sculpting, opera, street performing, theater and literature is reflected everywhere. History comes to life in the architecture and no matter what your beliefs; you understand the sacredness of a statue, a church or cemetery. The medieval streets with classic aged old towering buildings are adorned with the brilliant colors of the flowers that envelope the black wrought iron railings. The cafes, the clothing, the traffic and hidden streets tease and taunt me. I will never be able to see it all but I can share and describe to the best of my ability what should not be missed. From St. Louis most travelers fly into Charles DE Gaulle airport. You will find the transportation in Paris convenient and 40
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easy. The Metro train will take you to almost any area of this vast, giant city and if not, buses and trams are readily available. Paris is one big city with a metropolitan population of over twelve million people; therefore, avoid the Metro train during rush hour! Important to know is that the city is divided in 20 sections called “arrondissements”. When visiting a new city, taking a city bus tour will help you get acclimated to the lay of the land. You may arrive in the city at night when you should take a ride or stroll to the most welcoming site in this “city of lights” the Eiffel Tower. What can be more romantic than the Eiffel Tower in sparkling diamond-like lights on your first night in Paris? Yet, visiting the area during the day is equally filled with romance as families picnic on the lawn, the young and old folks feeding the birds, walking their dogs and lunching on the benches lining the park.
Victor Hugo heard about plans to destroy it and wrote The Hunchback of Notre-Dame to raise awareness which spurred the Parisians on to save it. HINT: The cathedral is so immense; one can be separated and lost easily. Were it not for a tall, kind Good Samaritan in our group wearing a nice red shirt, I would be there still. Starting off as a hunting lodge by King Louis the XII in 1624, the Chateau Versailles eventually grew to be an opulent, immense, grand, gold-filled ornate palace, with priceless art, running water, fantastic gardens and Marie “let them eat cake” Antoinette’s estate. The poor people in Paris justifiably resented this and certainly added fuel to the French Revolution. Amazing. The Latin Quarter is on the Left Bank and offers affordable restaurants and eclectic food and shops during the day and entertainment at night. Street performers juggling, tap dancing, musicians and mimes are everywhere. Most haunting is the Pere Lachaise Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Paris city limits. Oscar Wilde, Balzac, Sarah Bernhardt, Bizet, the empty urn of Maria Callas, Chopin, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein, and, yes, Jim Morrison and a host of others are buried here. The crypts are gothic, each one different than the other and more dramatic. HINT: Get a map of the cemetery! You can walk for hours looking for a specific tomb! I haven’t even mentioned the Palais Garnier Opera House, Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, Moulin Rouge, SacréCoeur, the wine, the cheese, the food, cafes, expresso, desserts, or the fabulous stores and theaters. For more information, see the official tourism website http://en.parisinfo.com. You simply must go to Paris. I hope to see you there. UT
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PHOTO BY JAMES DANEK
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The heartiest of travelers climb the 704 steps but you can take stairs which go up to the 2nd floor. The view from the top on a clear day is unforgettable. Another great way to see the city is to take one of the river boats that tour the Seine. Once again, the romantic atmosphere is second to none as you pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Paris’ oldest bridge (Pont Neuf ) and the Musee d’Orsay and the Grad Palais. Even if you mix up DiVinci with Gucci, a visit to the Louvre will be one of the most memorable experiences in your life. You don’t need to have read or seen “DiVinci Code” to know the fame of the Mona Lisa. You will be amazed how many people will stand and stare at the painting and wonder about its mystery and popularity. The museum is full of famous and great masterpieces. After walking through the many halls, you will shake your head in awe, asking yourself “What makes one piece of art more popular than the one it stands beside?” Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz (France against the Holy Roman Empire, Russia and Austria), the Arc de Triomphe overlooks the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, one of the grandest boulevards in all of Paris. Simply watching the traffic surrounding the Arc and wondering how to cross the street is fascinating. Between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde are top restaurants, luxury stores and hotels and neighborhood streets which are fun to walk and experience. The outside of Notre Dame Cathedral is an intricate and symbolic work complete with 13th-century gargoyles and Judean Kings. The expression of faith in art, stained glass, statuary, wood and stone carvings were beyond anything I had ever seen. Even more compelling is the fact that
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hether it be an open house bash, dinner, cocktail or holiday tea party, here are some easy tips to entertain your guests and most importantly enjoy the event yourself.
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First and foremost - plan ahead. Send out invitations early so you’ll know how many to expect for the soiree. Write out your menu and prepare food as far in advance as possible. Make items you can freeze. If you don’t cook, hire a caterer asap! Set the tables ahead. Decide how you’re going to serve – either buffet or sit down, then dress tables accordingly. It’s all about attention to detail. Get out your best linens, china, silver and glassware – use it all! Set out fresh flowers in holiday colors – like red roses in glass vases down the table, along with silver or glass votive cups for impact. Dim the lights, go heavy on candlelight and light the fire. If a cocktail party, pass trays with easy-to-eat hors d'oeuvres as guests circulate through the house. Serve
buffet-style, with food that can be eaten in one forkful. Try not to use paper plates or plastic utensils. You can wash those dishes tomorrow. Don’t forget to stock the bar! Drinks help the conversation flow. Home bar essentials include bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, scotch, whiskey and tequila, along with standard mixers like soft drinks, fruit juices, tonic water and club soda. Keep the ice bucket filled. Just for fun, concoct a signature drink like peppermint martinis. Greet your guests with flutes of champagne or sparkling wines. Play a background musical mix, from classic holiday to The Rat Pack Christmas CD collection. If you’re lucky, have someone play piano or guitar. Planning ahead avoids rushing around at party time. Remember you want to have fun too! UT UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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Welcome your holiday guests with beautiful table settings. Here we present two original ideas to admire and inspire. Woodland pattern featuring studies of British game birds framed by a brown floral border. The plates are enhanced with pumpkin yellow chargers. Sterling silverware “Eloquence” by Lunt and Rolf crystal wine goblets complete each place setting. “Each glass is etched with a fly fishing motif.” Serving pieces include an antler handled water pitcher and gravy boat by Arthur Court, an enamel and pewter vegetable platter by Arte Italica, and horned serving tools by Vagabond House. UT
CHRISTMAS TABLE BY THE GREAT COVER-UP Designer Teddy Karl prefers a traditional theme mixing silver and gold for his Christmas table. Gold chargers set off popular Holiday patterned dinnerware by Lenox (available at the store), together with Karl’s personal collection of antique crystal wine and water goblets, sterling silverware by Rogers and brass napkin rings in a Christmas tree design. A silver wine coaster and candy dish in delicate filigree add to the overall look.
This holiday setting is both sweet and sentimental. Karl said, “I like classic settings but I always add some fun in the form of Christmas crackers and old fashioned hard candies. Ribbon candy especially reminds me of my grandmother’s table.” Here, gold embossed English Christmas crackers, tiny ornament place card holders, and even chocolates wrapped as colorful ornaments embellish Karl’s inviting table scape. A holiday centerpiece of silk flowers in a silver footed bowl completes the festive look. UT
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WINE PAIRINGS BY SHEILA FRAYNE RHOADES
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ompany’s coming for a holiday dinner. Confused on which wines to enhance whatever you’re serving? Here are some tips for successful pairings with four popular wines that will assure your guests a flavorful experience.
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Three simple rules to wine-and-food pairing are: Drink What You Like - Choose a wine you like to drink by itself. Even if the pairing isn’t perfect, you can still enjoy what you’re drinking. Look for Balance - Consider the richness of both the food and the wine. Hearty food needs a hearty red wine. Lighter food needs lighter wine. Match the Wine to the Most Prominent Element in the Dish - It’s usually in the sauce, seasonings or cooking method (dark sauce with red wine versus light creamy sauce with a white). Paul Hayden, Manager of The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton advised us on four popular wine choices to serve with traditional holiday dinners. CHARDONNAY
“I recommend La Mere Boitier Macon Chardonnay ($16.99). It’s a white Burgundy, 100% Chardonnay from France. French Chardonnay works much better with holiday meals. California Chardonnay tends to be too oaky and too buttery. You need the more mineral, stone fruit, and citrus components of a Burgundy to balance out the complex and multiple flavors involved in the holiday meal. The La Mère Boitier Macon-Chardonnay is un-oaked, which shows off the pure, elegant, rich fruit flavors that have made Burgundy famous.” GRENACHE GRIS
“I would choose Grenache Gris over a Pinot Gris. It’s a little bit fuller and earthier than Pinot Gris and can stand up to the big meal better. 2012 Le Cirque Grenache Gris ($13.99) is a
great food wine. It has good acidity showcasing fruit like lemon, lime and pineapple. The pineapple comes off with a honey sweetness that really goes well with ham (or turkey). You can also detect a bit of herbs and pepper on this wine. This really helps it match with the stuffing and other side dishes involved.” PINOT NOIR
“I recommend this amazing 2013 Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir ($12.99) from Argentina. Argentina makes some spectacular Pinot Noir at much better prices than California, Oregon, or France. All the experts seem to agree that Pinot Noir is the first choice with the holiday meal. It has everything the meal needs. This Pinot Noir has great body and shows a ton of red and black ripe fruits. The richness of this wine stands up to the earthier aspects of the meal like the stuffing, mushrooms and the turkey legs.” CABERNET
“I recommend 2011 Villa des Anges Cabernet Sauvignon ($9.99). In a Cabernet for the holiday meal, you don’t want anything that’s too big, too oaky, or too tannic. That will over power the meal and will just fight the flavors. The Villa des Anges Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and medium bodied. The darker fruits in this wine will really add a new dimension to the turkey or ham.” Wine selecting needn’t be a difficult chore. Visit your local wine store, ask for help and then enjoy the results. Bon Appetit! UT UPTOWN MAGAZINE
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CRANBERRY ORANGE VickiBensinger PISTACHIO BISCOTTI In-Home Culinary Classes Yield: 28-30 biscotti
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The Perfect Holiday Gift & Treat!
With the holidays quickly approaching, I find myself baking – cakes, cookies, pies, and biscotti. I love biscotti - an English coffee bread/biscuit, twicebaked, originating from the Italian city of Prato. They’re oblong-shaped almond biscuits, made dry and crunchy through cutting the loaf of dough while still hot and fresh from baking in the oven. They’re perfect with coffee, tea or even as a midday snack – so light, and delicious! You might also recognize these as Kamish Bread or Mandelbrot, the Jewish version of this recipe. For years I’ve been making Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti, ideal for the holidays with their red and green ingredients. However, I decided to give my recipe an update, making it better than ever! I had some Blood Orange Olive Oil in my pantry from a local store – DiOlivia’s. If you’ve ever stopped into an Olive Oil and Vinegar store you know they offer a myriad of choices, each one palatable, and unique in their own way. Instead of the typical recipe I bake during the holidays, I elected to use the Blood Orange Olive Oil instead of plain Olive Oil, plus, add the zest of an orange. The finished product was moist and savory, making it “the best biscotti I’ve ever made,” according to my daughter. If you enjoy biscotti you’ll love these. Make a batch for yourself, and remember to package some up to give as holiday gifts too! Who wouldn’t love these?
INGREDIENTS:
• ¼ cup Blood Orange Olive Oil • ¾ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla • ½ teaspoon almond extract • 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt • 1 ¾ cups, unbleached flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ cup dried cranberries • 1 ½ cups pistachio nuts, shelled • Zest of one Orange
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 300F degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper. 2. Using an electric mixer, blend olive oil and sugar together. 3. Then add vanilla and almond extracts and eggs, beating until the mixture is completely blended. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder until thoroughly combined. On low speed, gradually add to the egg mixture. Fold in orange zest, pistachios and dried cranberries. 5. Divide dough in half. On the cookie sheet, form each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Space logs about 4 inches apart. (Dough will be sticky so lightly moisten hands in cold water before forming into logs). 6. Bake in center of oven for 35 minutes or until the logs are light brown. Remove from oven and turn heat down to 275F degrees. Let logs cool on baking sheet 10 minutes. 7. With a large metal spatula, remove the logs to cutting board and using a long, sharp knife, cut each log on the diagonal into ¾ -inch slices. 8. Stand slices upright on cookie sheet and return to oven for 8-10 minutes, until they are light brown.
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We know you're a foodie who enjoys seeking new dining experiences. For that reason, Uptown has selected some of St. Louis' best restaurants to indulge your senses. From casual to refined gourmet, with everything in between - this list has it all
BEST TRATTORIA: TRATTORIA BRANICA Trattoria Branica, Frontenac’s premier gourmet Italian restaurant, has an award-winning menu that includes pan-fried veal and a fantastic fettucine entrée made with shrimp, scallops, asparagus and tomatoes. Trattoria Branica’s well-stocked wine cellar features wine selections from around the world. If you’re having a private party, Trattoria Branica is the perfect destination for a memorable meal. Trattoria Branica is located behind Hilton Frontenac in the Le Chateau Village. Starting Nov. 1st through Nov. 31st Buy one entrée and receive second one free (of lesser value) with purchase of 2 alcoholic beverages. Thanksgiving Day Buffet a traditional buffet 11-4pm, $27.95 call for reservations. No Coupons. 10411 Clayton Road | Frontenac, MO 314.432.8585 | www.trattoriabranica.com
BEST SPORTS BAR: THE WHEELHOUSE The Wheelhouse is the premier destination in Clayton and Downtown St. Louis. These high energy sports restaurants and bars boast 36 TV's in Clayton and 27 TV's in Downtown, enabling every guest a clear view of sports games. “We’re the game day headquarters for college and NFL football, Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey,” said owner Stephen Savage. But much more than a sports bar, it’s the great menu and food that brings in the crowds. Savage added, “Our food is not your stereotypical sports bar food, because it’s made from scratch.” Included are specialties like ground in-house burgers, hand cut fries, homemade dressings, and using different techniques such as smoking and brining. The Wheelhouse can accommodate private parties, large groups, happy hour events, and watch parties. Come join the fun crowd for fantastic food and drink. 15 N. Central Ave. | Clayton, MO | 314.726.7955 NEW LOCATION 1000 Spruce St. | St. Louis, MO | 314.833.3653 www.wheelhousestl.com
BEST THAI: ADDIE'S THAI HOUSE Located in Chesterfield plaza at the intersection of Olive Boulevard and Woodsmill Road, Addie's Thai House is a distinctive, full service restaurant that offers authentic Thai cuisine at moderate prices in an elegant setting. The interesting menu features authentic Thai favorites like curries, flavorful soups, stir fry, meat and seafood dishes, as well as vegetarian fare. Specialty dishes set Addie’s apart. The restaurant has been recognized for serving the best Panang Curry in our area. The full bar offers Thai food friendly refreshments like the original Singapore Sling. Whether for lunch, dinner or a special occasion, you’ll dine in Siamese splendor at Addie’s. 13441 Olive Blvd. | Chesterfield, MO 314.469.1660 | addiesthaihouse.com
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BEST PIZZA: IMO'S PIZZA For over 50 years Imo's has been serving St. Louis its famous thin crust pizza with fresh ingredients and home made sauce. Now the great taste of Imo's Pizza is available at its location in the Heart of Clayton. Just across the street from City Hall, Imo's is an easy walk from anywhere in Clayton. Imo's has it all - Pizza, Pasta, Salads and Sandwiches, plus fast delivery within Clayton, Richmond Heights, University City, Brentwood and parts of Ladue. Hungry pizza fanatics can select from a variety of Specialty Pizzas; Imo's Deluxe Pizza, Meat Lovers, Veggie, BBQ Chicken or pick your favorite toppings and build your own. Remember Imo's provides catering for any size event. Give Imo's a call and plan your Holiday Party now or request a Catering Menu. Dine-In • Carry-Out • Delivery • Catering • Convenient On Site Parking 23 N. Bemiston | Clayton, MO | 314.862.4667 | www.claytonimos.com
BEST DELI: PROTZEL'S DELI Three generations of the Protzel family have served the finest in traditional Jewish deli for over 60 years. Known for "The Finest Corned Beef - Anywhere", prepared fresh daily from their secret recipe, Protzel's Delicatessen also features fresh roasted turkey, beef and succulent pastrami among many other meats and freshly prepared soups and salads. Additionally, you will find fresh hand cut lox and other smoked fishes along with bagels and Jewish rye bread. Other delicacies include legendary homemade chicken soup with matzo balls, a variety of savory knishes, kreplach, kishke and more. All items are prepared for dine-in or take-out and catering is available. Voted RFT Best Deli. 7608 Wydown Boulevard | St. Louis, MO 314.721.4445 | www.protzelsdeli.com
BEST DINER: TIFFANY'S ORIGINAL DINER A 51 year old original diner located in the heart of Maplewood. Serving the best breakfast in town, Eggs, Omelets, French Toast, Slingers (shown here), Biscuits and Gravy and their Famous Homemade Hash Browns. Breakfast is available 24 hours a day. Full lunch menu available , don't leave without trying our pie. THE ANYTIME PLACE. New to Tiffany’s Diner now serving alcohol and beer til 1:30 am. Free Wi Fi and Internet- ATM on site 7402 Manchester Rd. at Sutton | Maplewood, MO | 314.644.0929
BEST MEXICAN: AMIGO'S CANTINA Amigos Cantina is the home to Kirkwood’s very own Robert Trevino. With roots in Monte Morelos, Mexico & San Antonio Texas, Chef Trevino has over 30 years of restaurant experience & now brings his unique skills to Kirkwood’s finest Mexican restaurant. 'Specialty dishes' such as his Marinated Fajitas, Mojo Shrimp & Roast Pork Carnitas are offered alongside more typical Mexican cuisine for those whose palette is less adventurous. 120 W. Jefferson Ave. | Kirkwood, MO | 314.821.0877 www.amigoskirkwood.com
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BEST ITALIAN: NAPOLI 2 These family owned and operated restaurants were founded by Tony Pietoso. Café Napoli in Clayton opened in 1989. Café Napoli has an outstanding reputation for outstanding food service and hospitality. Their award winning Italian Cuisine is prepared fresh daily for Power Lunches and Evening Dining. Napoli 2 opened in 2008 in West County. Napoli 2 takes great pride in their daily preparation of unique appetizers “hand rolled” pasta, savory entrees and delicious desserts. Both restaurants have Wine Sommeliers to present our extensive wine list. Napoli Reserva located in Clayton part of Bar Napoli was created to host holiday parties, large family reunions, wedding receptions, business functions and social events. Café Napoli: 7754 Forsyth Blvd. in heart of Clayton 314.863.5731 | www.cafenapoli.com Napoli 2: 1054 Town & Country Crossing 636.256.9998 | www.info@napoli2.com
BEST IRISH: MOLLY DARCY'S Molly Darcys’ Pub, located in the historic Seven Gables Inn in the heart of downtown Clayton, reflects the rich Celtic heritage of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This delightful Irish Pub is a perfect place for you to enjoy your favorite pint with friends. Come in and sample one of their many beers on tap or check out there many offerings of Irish whiskey, single malt Scotch, and American bourbons. The food is all made in house and features soups, salads, sandwiches, and some traditional Irish fare. Molly Darcys’ also features an amazing courtyard area, front patio, and private dinning areas, so no matter the occasion make Molly Darcys’ Irish Pub your go-to place. 26 North Meramec | Clayton, MO 314.863.8400 | www.mollydarcyspub.com
BEST BREWERY IN RESTAURANT: KIRKWOOD STATION BREWING CO. Nestled in the heart of Kirkwood, you will find Kirkwood Station Restaurant & Brewing Co. This popular micro-brewery hosts it's own brewery where you will find fresh brewed beers for the season. Pair your favorite hand crafted beer with menu favorites such as our specialty burgers, pizzas or spicy chicken wings. Plan your next event in our banquet space which accommodates any size group. If live entertainment is what you are looking for, join us Wednesday through Saturday night for a variety of music from country, rock or jazz. 105 E Jefferson | Kirkwood, MO 314.966.2737 | www.kirkwoodstationbrewing.com
BEST WINE BAR: ONE 19 NORTH While sitting over a glass of wine one evening at D’Vine Wine, I made a comment to my wife about how this space would make a great little restaurant. At the time, I never dreamed it would be a possibility for us. When the opportunity did present itself, being huge Tapas fans, my wife and I decided to put our spin on the Tapas scene in St. Louis and bring Tapas to Kirkwood. One 19 North Tapas and Wine Bar is the result of lots of research, hard work, and above all, a labor of love. We hope our place becomes the place many people choose to share special moments. We look forward to the future One 19 North holds and the endless possibilities to make it the best it can be. "We look forward to seeing you soon at One 19 North!"—Patrick and Ellen Carr
MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE 10% OFF 119 N. Kirkwood Rd. in the heart of Kirkwood 314.821.4119 | www.one19north.com
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ronze sculptor Joy Kroeger Beckner is renowned for her hounds. Joy’s canine sculptures, especially dachshunds, have earned her international fame and over 80 awards.
Raised and educated in St. Louis, Joy attended Washington University School of Fine Arts. She pursued professions in fashion at FamousBarr, and later ran her own fund-raising business, Joy of Youth. A 1990 sculpture class reawakened her love for modeling clay into the human form. Joy and her husband Brian live in Chesterfield. The couple’s three dachshunds were her first canine models. Today her work ranges from 1:6 scale palm- sized miniatures to life-size canines, animal design jewelry, and human portraits. Joy said, “I’m always thrilled to evoke memorable experiences, from giggles to tears, in those who view my finished creations.” Her attention to detail has resulted in membership in many prestigious organizations. These include the Society of Animal Artists, Allied Artists of America and the Salmagundi Art Club of New York. Poplar Bluff 's Margaret Harwell Art Museum invited Joy for her first solo exhibition in 2012. For eight years, Joy has been an Elected Sculptor Member of the prestigious National Sculpture Society. Note – Joy is one of only three active Missouri sculptors who have been elected to Fellow of NSS. Her sculptures are displayed in international and national collections including the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation Inc., and the Dunnegan Gallery of Art in Bolivar, MO. Joy’s work is currently on display and available for purchase at Kodner Gallery in Ladue. Interesting fact - besides modeling clay, her own sparkling beauty allows Joy to model - with West Model and Talent, Inc. www.joybeckner.com “Classical Realism, from Hounds to Humans.” UT
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PEACEMAKER IN BENTON PARK Kevin Nashan, the chef/owner of Sidney Street Cafe, is now the culinary genius behind Benton Park’s Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Company. The casual neighborhood eatery’s name dates back to the 1800’s, when following a night of debauchery, men would offer a hollowed loaf of THE SANDWICH THAT buttered French bread filled with RESOLVES ALL ARGUMENTS, oysters, lemon juice, and pickles to “THE PEACEMAKER”. their wives waiting at home. The sandwich, which was a version of the New Orleans Po’ Boy, became known as the “Peacemaker”. It is a fitting name for a restaurant that offers Acadian inspired cuisine, tying together the flavors of the Northeast and Louisiana. Nashan’s time spent living and cooking in New Orleans, along with his travels to the rocky coasts of Maine served as the foundation for Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Co. The restaurant, which features strategically sourced Americana décor, vintage glass and metal lighting fixtures (many made by locally based McFadden Lighting), and a raw bar complete with a 130-yearold stone oyster trough, strives to offer creative coastal inspired dishes featuring fresh seafood, classic comfort items (think hush puppies, lobster rolls, and fresh-baked pies), and a large selection of handcrafted cocktails, in a laidback and welcoming setting. After hearing many rave reviews, I personally visited Peacemaker. The restaurant is living up to its name, as it would be impossible to feel angry after an exceptional meal coupled with the Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Company’s spirited atmosphere. BONEFISH GRILL IN BRENTWOOD Dubbed as the “Fresh Fish Experts”, Bonefish Grill, founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializes in market-fresh fish from around the world and wood grilled specialties. Upon arrival, guests are treated to “chef ’s coat service”, and are guided through an innovative seasonal THE UPSCALE, POSH INTERIOR OF BONEFISH GRILL menu and specials featuring the 54
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highest-quality, fresh ingredients. The upscale big-city bar offers handcrafted cocktails, and 30 wines by the glass, as well as an extended list of bottles. The restaurant’s casual polished atmosphere provides an energetic ambiance, and the menu appeals to those who enjoy top-notch daily seafood selections and Wood-Grilled Steaks and Chops at a good value. At Bonefish Grill, customers can expect simplicity and consistency. Food is prepared to the liking of each individual customer, and the restaurant offers several preparation styles and accompaniments for their main dishes. When cooking over a wood- burning grill, a savory, even-cook is a guarantee, and at Bonefish Grill, this method is paramount. The menu also features one-of-a-kind Signature Starters, from its spicy Bang-Bang Shrimp to Sesame-Seared Ahi Tuna with Passion Fruit Salsa. The new Brentwood location boasts a spacious dining room with an open kitchen and large bar area, a patio, and two private dining rooms for events and parties. Bonefish Grill is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and a special brunch menu is offered on Sundays at 10 am. Benjamin Martinez, joint venture partner for the Missouri area tells guests “Our passion for fresh fish and quality ingredients shows our commitment to providing guests with an experience they look forward to time and time again. We like to say that we take the mystery out of fish, while providing a variety of offerings for meat lovers alike. “ PAPERDOLLS BOUTIQUE OPENS IN UNIVERSITY CITY Great news for fashionistas living in the University City area! Paperdolls Boutique has opened its doors at the corner of North and South and Delmar. The boutique, which has served as a local mecca for those who like to dress to impress, continues to enjoy success at its other locations in Kirkwood and Ballwin. The new location certainly will not disappoint, offering a variety of cutting-edge, eclectic, and timeless styles at prices that won’t exhaust your bank account. Paper dolls boutique delivers hauteoff-the-runway trends from high-quality designers, such as Laundry, PIKO, and Chaser. Unique jewelry and accessories are also offered to compliment your style, or to make a statement. Whether you are looking for wear-to-work pieces, that perfect LBD, or an outfit that’s sure to turn heads while out on the town, you’ll find it at Paperdolls boutique. UT
nov/dec2014 CAL ENDAR OF EV EN T S H I GH LI GH T S
HOLIDAYS: VETERAN'S DAY - Nov. 11 | THANKSGIVING - Nov. 27 | CHANUKAH - Dec. 16 PEARL HARBOR DAY - Dec. 7 | CHRISTMAS - Dec. 25 | NEW YEAR'S EVE - Dec. 31
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SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 29, 11 am - 3 pm For schedule of events visit www.americanexpress.com/us/ small-business/shop-small/
RAMS HOME GAMES Nov. 16 vs. Broncos Nov. 30 vs. Raiders Dec. 11 vs. Cardinals Dec. 21 vs. Giants
LADUE CHAPEL NURSERY SCHOOL HOLIDAY MART Benefits go to the school’s educational and enrichment programs. Thursday, December 4th from 9am-6:30pm and Friday, December 5th from 9am -1pm, at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, Located at 9450 Clayton Road, St Louis, Mo 63124. Admission and parking are FREE.
BLUES HOME GAMES Nov. 1 vs. Avalanche Nov. 6 vs. Devils Nov. 8 vs. Predators Nov. 11 vs. Sabres Nov. 13 vs. Predators Nov. 15 vs. Capitals Nov. 25 vs. Senators Nov. 28 vs. Oilers Dec. 8 vs. Panthers Dec. 11 vs. Islanders Dec. 16 vs. Kings Dec. 27 vs. Stars Dec. 29 vs. Avalanche
GARDEN GLOW 2014 LIGHT EXHIBIT
THEATRE/MUSIC/ART Nov. 26 - 30, 5-9 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the Garden at night surrounded by a spectacle of unique light installations. Hundreds of thousands of lights will adorn some of the Garden’s most iconic locations. Additional information is available at www.missouribotanicalgarden.org Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., south St. Louis FIRST NIGHT ST. LOUIS December 31, The Grand Center District: In celebration of the 250th Birthday of the City of St. Louis, we are prepping for a First Night to remember! First Night in Grand Center 2015 - St. Lou-minous For more info visit www.grandcenter.org
THE FABULOUS FOX Nov. 1 - 2: Dirty Dancing Nov. 15: Joe Bonamassa Nov. 18 - 23, 25-26, 28-30: Motown Dec. 2 - 7: Annie Dec. 9 - 10: Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 12 - 14: A Christmas Carol Dec. 16 - 23, 26 - 28, 30 - 31: A Chrismtas Story THE PAGEANT Nov. 4: Boyce Avenue Nov. 10: The New Pornographers
WEBSITES FOR MORE EVENT INFO: www.ticketmaster.com www.metrotix.com www.stltoday.com/entertainment www.ImThere.com www.explorestlouis.com www.pageant.com www.thecwe.org
THEATRE/MUSIC/ART Nov. 23: The Mavericks Dec. 9: Black Veil Brides PEABODY OPERA HOUSE Nov. 29: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Dec. 10 - 14: Pippin THE REPERTORY THEATRE Oct. 15 - Nov. 9: A Midsummer Night's Dream Dec. 3 - 29: Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM July 4 - Feb. 2015: Facets of the Three Jewels: Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hibbard and the Saint Louis Art Museum Aug. 29 - Nov. 2: Louis IX: King, Saint, Namesake Oct. 12 - Jan. 2015: Atua: Sacred Gods from Polynesia SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY Nov. 1 - 2: Gladiator Dec. 12 - 13: Circus Flora + STL Symphony: A Winter Fable Dec. 18: A Gospel Christmas with Oleta Adams Dec. 19 - 21: Macy’s Holiday Celebration Dec. 27 - 28: Pixar in Concert Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration SCOTTRADE CENTER Nov. 23: WWE Survivor Series Dec. 9: The Black Keys SHELDON CONCERT HALL Nov. 7: The Wailin' Jennys Nov. 15: Swing Xing! Three Generations of Swing Guitar Nov. 18 - 19: Brian Owens Nov. 20: ArtSounds! Rosanne Cash Nov. 21: Peter Martin Music Dec. 4: Brian Owens Dec. 11: Alarm Will Sound Dec. 13: Go Tell It On The Mountain: The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show Dec. 16 - 17: Winter Wonderland TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Nov. 7: Arianna String Quartet Dec. 12 - 14: Ambassdors of Harmony Dec. 18 - 23: The Nutcracker
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