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Music & clubs 4

Best place to hear the blues 4 Best place to hear jazz 4 Best place to hear country music 4 Best place for EDM 4 Best comedy venue 4 Best new music venue 6 Best LGBT bar 6 Best sports bar 6 Best local band 6 Best local singer 7 Best local hiphop artist 7 Best local DJ 7 Best open-mic event 7 Best music festival/ series 7

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When we’re deciding what to include The The in The Go! List, we try to reflect the spirit of St. Louis. ❡ Who is pushing boundaries in the kitchen, onstage or in the studio? Which new (or old) List List List attractions and2016 events are people 2016 2016 buzzing about? What historic spots deserve a fresh look? ❡ Those often are tough decisions, but highlighting great things in our community is something we love doing. ❡ Welcome to the fourth annual issue of The Go! List, a celebration of the best people, places and things in St. Louis. You’ll find our picks in 85 categories, along with readers’ selections decided by more than 30,000 votes at STLtoday.com. ❡ We toasted with the honorees at a party April 21 at the Missouri History Museum — beneath a giant replica of Lucky Lindy’s plane, appropriately — and now we present The Go! List to you. We’re certain you’ll find something here to make you happy to be a St. Louisan.

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Best breakfast 8 Best brunch 8 Best doughnuts 8 Best fried chicken 8 Best barbecue 8 Best burger 8 Best Chinese restaurant 10 Best Vietnamese restaurant 10 Best Italian restaurant 10 Best soul food restaurant 10 Best Mexican restaurant 10 Best vegan/ vegetarian restaurant 11 Best deli/sandwich shop 11 Best ice cream spot 11 Best restaurant for impressing outof-towners 11 Best kid-friendly restaurant 11

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Best local restaurant chain 12 Best food truck 12 Best bakery 12 Best cocktail program 12 Best wine selection 13 Best winery 13 Best local craft brewery 13 Best beer selection 13 Best independent coffee shop 13 Best farmers market 13 Best farmers market vendor 13

The arts 14

TV, film & books 18

Best on-screen ambassador for St. Louis 18 Best St. Louisan on a scripted TV series 18 Best St. Louisan on a reality series/ competition 18 Best St. Louis filmmaker 18 Best film festival/ series 18 Best movie theater 20 Best new book by a local author 20 Best local bookstore 20 Best local library 20 Best local children’s author 20 Favorite place to see authors 20

Best theater festival 14 Best St. Louis stage actor 14 Best St. Louis stage actress 14 Best St. Louis Around town 22 director 14 Best free attraction 22 Best theater troupe Best kids’ for plays 14 attraction 22 Best theater troupe Cutest St. Louis for musicals 15 Zoo animal 22 Best St. Louis Best attraction costume to show visitors 22 designer 15 Best hidden gem 22 Best St. Louis scenic Best place for a designer 15 history lesson 22 Best St. Louis Best festival/fair 24 classical singer 16 Best parade 24 Best classical Best shopping ensemble 16 mall 24 Best St. Louis dancestltoday.com/go Best thrift/resale company 16 shop or antique Best work of mall 24 public art 16 Best local tweeter 24 Best art gallery 17 Best local Best museum 17 Instagrammer 24 Best St. Louis Best local hero 26 visual artist 17 Best recent addition Best museum to St. Louis 26 exhibition 17 Favorite Cardinals Best supporter player 26 of the arts 17 Favorite Blues player 26

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The National Blues Museum

National Blues Museum Where 615 Washington Avenue • More info 314-925-0016; nationalbluesmuseum.com

After facing delays when plans were announced in 2010 and then skepticism over whether it would ever come to fruition, the newly opened National Blues Museum is the go-to blues experience for St. Louis.

Inside the 23,000-squarefoot space, visitors can hear, see and feel the blues.

And beginning as early

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Readers’ pick: Broadway Oyster Bar

Best place to hear jazz

Ferring Jazz Bistro

acts. This summer’s shows feature Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and more. KCJ

Aoki and Armin Van Buuren spinning their magic. KCJ

Readers’ pick: Ferring Jazz Bistro

Readers’ pick: PBR at Ballpark Village

Helium Comedy Club

Best place to hear country music

Best place for EDM

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Where 3536 Washington Boulevard • More info 314-571-6000; jazzstl.org

Where 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights • More info 314-298-9944; livenation.com

Since its renovation, this long-cherished club in Grand Center has become even more enjoyable and its roster of performers even more impressive. At Jazz at the Bistro, you can hear everyone from bassist Marcus Miller to saxophonist Joshua Redman. The jazz styles range from acoustic post-bop to electric jazzrock, but you can be sure

A corporate-run amphitheater isn’t typically what comes to mind when one thinks of the best spots to enjoy country music. But there’s no denying Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. The venue is home to some of country music’s top talent, thanks to its extensive Country Megaticket package that includes a dozen headliner

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The Nightclub at Ameristar Where 1 Ameristar Boulevard, St. Charles • More info 636-9497777; ameristar.com/st-charles

Several mainstream venues including the Pageant and the Old Rock House do a great job dabbling in various strains of EDM sounds. We’re continually pumped by what’s bubbling over at the Nightclub at Ameristar, the space that in a different era was known as Home Nightclub. The club has been amping up its dance music offerings and recently saw Steve

Readers’ pick: Rehab

Best comedy venue

Where St. Louis Galleria, 1151 St. Louis Galleria Street, Richmond Heights • More info 314-727-1260; heliumcomedyclub.com

It’s true there’s just a handful of comedy clubs in the area. But even if the list were long, the new Helium Comedy Club likely would rank at the top. The intimate spot, which opened in January in part of the St. Louis Galleria space that had been BlackFinn American Grille, is bringing real names up close and personal. Marlon Wayans in March was a great get, as is the upcoming run of shows

by Margaret Cho in June. KCJ Readers’ pick: The Funny Bone

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Best place to hear the blues

as May, fans will be able to enjoy live concerts at the museum, in a theater space that’s visible (and audible) from Washington Avenue, Thursdays through Saturdays. Complement a visit there by checking out a classic joint like Beale on Broadway or BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups, and you’ll understand why St. Louis loves its blues. KCJ

that whatever’s on the schedule is eminently listenable. And thanks to the respectful audience, you can hear the music without annoying distractions. CW

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Philip “Moon” Sneed of Greek Fire performs at the Ready Room in 2015.

Best new music venue

The Ready Room Where 4195 Manchester Avenue • More info 314-833-3929; thereadyroom.com

Sure, we can quibble over whether a venue that opened in spring 2014 is “new.” But we’re still basking in its newishness and enjoying the diversity of shows that have taken place at the Grove venue.

After opening with Of Montreal, the Ready Room has hosted Neon Trees, TV on the Radio, Method Man/Raekwon, Rachel Platten, Curren$y, Issues, Eric Roberson, Tinashe and more. B.o.B., Guided By Voices, Snarky Puppy and Femi Kuti are headed there soon. KCJ Readers’ pick: The Ready Room

Readers’ pick: Just John

Best sports bar

Wheelhouse Best LGBT bar

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Where 4510 Manchester Avenue • More info 314-932-7003; themonoclestl.com

The LGBT club scene has evolved quite a bit over the past year or so, with the closing of Meyer’s Grove and Bombers Hideaway,

Where 1000 Spruce Street • More info 314-833-3653; wheelhousestl.com

The requirements for a sports bar are few — which probably explains the proliferation of sports bars: booze, plenty of TVs, happy hour specials and food.

Wheelhouse downtown has all that covered, but

it’s not your typical dingy, framed-jerseys-on-the-wall kind of sports joint. The 10,000-square-foot space has an upscale, uncluttered feel, with exposed brick and concrete, high ceilings, patio seating and proximity to Busch Stadium. And the food — burgers, a pan-roasted chicken, street tacos, a selection of loaded macand-cheeses, to name a few items — is good enough that you’ll even want to hang out there in the offseason. GH Readers’ pick: Ballpark Village

Best local band

Foxing More info foxingtheband.com

It’s possible you haven’t heard of Foxing just yet, but you probably will soon.

The St. Louis indie-rock band has been discussed everywhere from NPR to the Wall Street Journal.

The band is promoting its second album “Dealer,” the follow-up to 2013’s “The Albatross,” and credits bloggers with drumming up early interest. “We sent it to all of them (the media), and they didn’t

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the opening of R-Bar and the change in ownership of Attitudes Nightclub.

And while the Monocle, which opened in the fall on the LGBT-centric Manchester strip, doesn’t exactly market itself as a gay bar, its entertainment offerings complement the neighborhood. The speakeasy-style joint serves up handcrafted cocktails and a swanky atmosphere, and its cozy theater space so far has hosted shows

by Leslie Jordan (“Will & Grace”) and drag superstar Varla Jean Merman, along with a steady rotation of cabaret shows by drag queens, burlesque performers and more. GH

want it,� says bassist Josh Coll of the band’s music. “The kids listened to it and championed it and put it up online on their tiny blogs. That’s why those press outlets started talking about us. Those kids wouldn’t shut up.� KCJ Readers’ pick: Whiskey Raccoons

Best local singer

Pokey LaFarge More info pokeylafarge.net

It’s a great time to be Americana artist Pokey LaFarge.

The St. Louis favorite is touring internationally with his latest album “Something in the Water,� while never forgetting his roots, playing gigs such as LouFest in 2015 and a free show at Off Broadway in March.

Quirky LaFarge continues to exist in his own lane. KCJ Readers’ pick: Erin Bode

Best local DJ

Nappy DJ Needles More info nappydjneedles.com

Veteran hip-hop turntablist Nappy DJ Needles has a particular knack for creating and being involved with themed DJ-driven events, from tributes to departed artists David Bowie and Phife Dawg, to celebrations of Pharrell Williams and Prince and the music of Spike Lee’s films.

There’s also Supernatural, a party celebrating natural hairstyles, and Gift Rappin’, an oldschool hip-hop holiday jam. It seems there’s no concept Nappy DJ Needles can’t make work. KCJ Readers’ pick: DJ Too Tall at PBR

Best open-mic event

Atomic Cowboy Where 4140 Manchester Avenue • More info 314-775-0775; atomiccowboystl.com

Best local hip-hop artist

T-Dubb-O

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St. Louis rapper T-Dubb-O had no reason to focus on the events following the 2014 death of Michael Brown in Ferguson on his new CD “The Drop.�

His music, even before that incident, has always focused on the conditions leading to that unrest. But after Ferguson, T-Dubb-O (aka Antoine White) became a front-line activist, being arrested multiple times and getting tear-gassed; he also visited the White House to share his views on problems back home. “My music always reflected that,� he says. “Everything we’ve gone through as a people has always been there.� KCJ

Singers and musicians have been congregating at Atomic Cowboy for its Monday open-mic events for a decade now, beginning with hosts Ryan

Spearman and Kelly Wells, then Tommy Halloran, and now Cree and Cheryl Rider. It’s events like this that make Atomic Cowboy the Grove’s most venerable venue. KCJ Readers’ pick: The Funny Bone

Best music festival/series

LouFest When Sept. 10-11 • Where Central Field in Forest Park • More info loufest.com

LouFest, the two-day event that has had big names such as Outkast, the Killers and Wilco rocking Forest Park, nails this category consistently for one of the things it does best: It grows bigger and better year after year. In 2015, the festival even managed to exceed expectations in spite of a lineup many found questionable, with headliners Hozier and Avett Brothers. Yet, the event still managed to break records. With some changes at the top, we can’t wait to see what LouFest has in store for its seventh installment, Sept. 10-11. KCJ

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a heat level — even if you select “mild” — thanks to a marinade of lemon, vinegar and secret ingredients, a dry rub and a light, crisp batter seasoned with black and white pepper. IF Readers’ pick: Gallagher’s Restaurant

Best barbecue

Pappy’s Smokehouse Where 3106 Olive Street • More info 314-535-4340; pappyssmokehouse.com

with a fried egg. There’s also a selection of five bottles of bubbly to kick your brunch up a notch. DDB Readers’ pick: Benton Park Cafe

with caramel and sea salt; cranberry, white chocolate and almond; dulce de leche.

They are so ethereally light and delicious you won’t mind the pretensions. IF Readers’ pick: Strange Doughnuts

Best doughnuts

Best breakfast

The Shack Where 13645 Big Bend Road, Valley Park • More info 636-529-1600; shackstl.com Where 731 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac • More info 314-736-5900; shackstl.com

The Shack began life as a midtown restaurant serving larger-than-life sandwiches.

Since relocating to Valley Park and later expanding

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to Frontenac, it has made larger-than-life breakfasts its main calling card.

(Lunch is also available.)

Feast on waffle-breaded fried chicken, corn-flakeencrusted French toast or any of the omelets, skillets or other dishes, and you can skip lunch.

Maybe dinner, too. IF Readers’ pick: Southwest Diner

Best brunch

Winslow’s Home Where 7213 Delmar Boulevard, University City • More info 314725-7559; winslowshome.com

We suggest you start with the monkey bread before filling up on the stellar menu of simple feel-good items such as buttermilk pancakes, pot pies, quiche and avocado toast topped

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Vincent Van Doughnut

Best fried chicken

Southern

Where 40 North Central Avenue, Clayton • More info 314-8999500; vincentvandoughnut.com

Where 3108 Olive Street • More info 314-531-4668; stlsouthern.com

The doughnuts at Vincent Van Doughnut, which Vincent Brian Marsden founded as a food truck before opening a brick-and-mortar location last year, are square. They come in flavors you might call sophisticated: chocolate

The chile heat of Southern’s fried chicken, inspired by Nashville, Tenn., legend Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, is the last thing you need to know about Rick Lewis’ restaurant. The chicken is great even before you select

Readers’ pick: Pappy’s Smokehouse

Best burger

Three Flags Tavern Where 4940 Southwest Avenue • More info 314-669-9222; threeflagstavern.com

Beef brisket is all the rage among barbecue aficionados these days. Save some of the meat for Southwest Garden gem Three Flags Tavern, though. Here, ground beef brisket is the key to an exemplary burger, juicy and flavorful. This would be a top-notch burger even without the toppings (cheddar, bacon, red onion, lettuce, tomato), but they make it even better. IF Readers’ pick: Gallagher’s Restaurant

These restaurants are also featured on Ian Froeb’s STL 100. Find the full list at stltoday.com/stl100.

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An assortment of doughnuts from Vincent Van Doughnut

There are more smokers outside Pappy’s Smokehouse than when it opened eight years ago, and there are more tables, but the line to order remains just as long, if not longer. Even though a barbecue joint seems to open every other day — a good barbecue joint, at that — Pappy’s remains the complete experience, with great ribs, burnt ends and more, and hospitality that could be the standard for restaurants of all kinds. IF

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White Bolognese pappardelle at Randolfi’s Italian Kitchen

Lona’s Lil Eats Where 2199 California Avenue • More info 314-925-8938; lonaslileats.com

St. Louis diners’ options for Chinese cuisine have never been more diverse — or better. Of the past few years’ recent debuts, none has been more welcome than Lona’s Lil Eats, where Lona Luo, with her husband, Pierce Powers, serves vibrantly flavored fast-casual dishes drawn from her native village in China’s south.

First-time visitor? Try the dumplings, the lemongrassturkey wrap and the fiery village bamboo stew. IF

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Readers’ pick: Mai Lee

Best Vietnamese restaurant

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Linh Mi Gia Where 3723 Gravois Avenue • More info 314-772-7742

Linh Mi Gia is as unassuming as restaurants come — a small south-city storefront you’d stumble upon only if you were at the laundromat next door. Inside, though, chef Nelson Padilla serves a

Readers’ pick: Mai Lee

Best Italian restaurant

Randolfi’s Italian Kitchen Where 6665 Delmar Boulevard, University City • More info 314-899-9221; randolfis.com

Last year, Mike Randolph reinvented his Neapolitan pizzeria the Good Pie as Randolfi’s Italian Kitchen, and its backto-the-future approach to Italian dining is as invigorating as it is delicious. His modernist approach to cooking, combined with the warmth of the wood-fired oven and the cozy, old-school dining room, feels simultaneously new and old-friend welcoming. The white Bolognese pappardelle is a must-order. IF Readers’ pick: Trattoria Marcella

Best soul food restaurant

Diner’s Delight Where 1504 South Compton Avenue • More info 314-776-9570

A restaurant doesn’t operate for nearly half a century by being a hidden gem, but Diner’s Delight’s location, a couple of blocks off bustling South Grand Boulevard, means you could easily overlook Jo Houston’s soul-food institution. It’s time to discover it again or for the first time: Visit Tuesday for oxtail or any day for fried chicken and the terrific cornbread. IF Readers’ pick: Sweetie Pie’s

Best Mexican restaurant

La Tejana Taqueria Where 3157 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Bridgeton • More info 314-291-8500; latejanataqueria.com

It would be easy — and understandable — never to read past the taco section of the menu at Antonio and Brenda Garcia’s Bridgeton restaurant. The meats are terrific, especially the cabe-

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Best Chinese restaurant

focused menu of excellent Vietnamese fare. Soups (and not just everyone’s favorite, pho) are a house speciality, and definitely begin your meal with an order of the sublime garlic-butter chicken wings. IF

za, goat and al-pastor pork.

But keep reading before you make your final choice.

There are gems throughout, including a shockingly rich goat soup and the can’t-miss (though weekend-only) carnitas. IF Readers’ pick: Mission Taco Joint

Best vegan/vegetarian restaurant

Seedz Cafe Where 6344 South Rosebury Avenue, Clayton • More info 314-725-7333; seedzcafe.com

This eatery makes vegan cheeses that will make you rethink dairy. And there’s a barbecue tempeh pizza and tempeh Reuben that will convert even staunch vegan detractors. If you’re already team vegetarian or vegan, this place is

even more of a delight. It’s not a cheap lunch (a little more than $20) if you’re tempted by a smoothie and an entree, but the splurge will be tasty. DDB Readers’ pick: Everest Cafe

versions of familiar pairings (roasted pork and Gruyere, turkey and Swiss, ham and cheddar) and as well as the standout smoked beet sandwich with sauerkraut and emmenthaler. IF

Craft brought home the James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Midwest” last year, the first St. Louis-based chef to do so. His modern dishes featuring local products almost exclusively aren’t cheap, but your guest will return home raving about our rising restaurant scene. IF

Readers’ pick: Blues City Deli Best deli/sandwich shop

Union Loafers Cafe & Bread Bakery Where 1629 Tower Grove Avenue • More info 314-833-6111; unionloafers.com

Union Loafers has an unfair advantage over other sandwich joints. Not only does it bake its own bread, but baker (and coowner) Ted Wilson turns out some of the best bread in town, beautifully crusted and crumbed. This bread is the template for excellent

Readers’ pick: Sidney Street Cafe

Best ice cream spot

Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery Where 1637 South 18th Street • More info 314-858-6100; clementinescreamery.com

Tamara Keefe’s tiny ice-cream parlor is naughty even if you order one of the Nice (i.e., not booze-spiked) flavors.

The staggeringly rich ice cream will end whatever diet you’re on, and you won’t

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mind, thanks to sophisticated flavors like manchego with truffles and honey or strawberry with balsamic and white pepper.

And, yes, the boozy Naughty flavors are just as nice. If you’re old enough, have a scoop of each. IF Readers’ pick: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Best kid-friendly restaurant Best restaurant for impressing out-of-towners

Niche Where 7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton • More info 314-773-7755; nichestlouis.com

Why wouldn’t you impress your outof-town guest with cooking from the region’s reigning best chef? Gerard

Fitz’s Where 6605 Delmar Boulevard, University City • More info 314726-9555; fitzsrootbeer.com

This soda factory is known as the perfect place for a float, where kids can watch them bottle the famous root beer, but it also serves a large menu of American fare and pub

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From left: beef brisket birria, carne asada and baja fish tacos at Mission Taco Joint

Readers’ pick: Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream

Best local restaurant chain

Mission Taco Joint Where 6235 Delmar Boulevard • More info 314-932-5430; missiontacojoint.com Where 908 Lafayette Avenue • More info 314-858-8226; missiontacojoint.com

Adam and Jason Tilford’s Mission Taco Joint was a blockbuster more or less from the moment the original location opened its doors in the Delmar Loop.

Now with a second location in Soulard, a third slated to debut soon in the Central West End and a Kansas City outpost in the works for next year, Mission’s Mexicovia-San Francisco selection of burritos, tacos and more is likely to become a household name on both sides of the state. IF

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Readers’ pick: Sugarfire Smoke House

Best food truck

Completely Sauced

as delicious as they look, if not better. The baked goods are what all other pastries aspire, someday, to be. DN Readers’ pick: Ahne’s Bakery

More info 314-221-9310; completelysauced.com

The name Completely Sauced doesn’t tell you much about the kind of food Bob and Julie Komanetsky have been serving from their food truck since 2012.

They serve tasty, portable versions of classic Cajun and Creole fare: jambalaya, red beans and rice, cochon de lait and blackenedshrimp po’boys. You won’t get sauced (unless the truck is parked at a brewery event), but you won’t regret tracking down Completely Sauced. IF

Best cocktail program

Taste Where 4585 Laclede Avenue • More info 314-361-1200; tastebarstl.com

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You probably already know that Taste serves terrific cocktails. How many different reasons do you need to go back? Well, first of all there are always new creations, like this past winter’s delightful Peach Don’t Kill My Vibe. The daily happy hour (and all day Sunday and Monday) features ace versions of classic cocktails for just $6.

And no cocktail bar serves better food, thanks to executive chef Heather Stone’s menu of fun, flavorful snacks. IF

Where 1626 Tower Grove Avenue • More info 314-932-7935; simonefaure.com

Readers’ pick: Planter’s House

Readers’ pick: Seoul Taco

Best bakery

Come for the macarons, stay for the spectacular pastries that are every bit

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grub for family-friendly meals. Its location in the Delmar Loop makes it a popular stop for tourists. AS

Best wine selection

Reeds American Table Where 7322 Manchester Road, Maplewood • More info 314-8999821; reedsamericantable.com

Food & Wine magazine recently named Andrey Ivanov one of its “Sommeliers of the Year” — for the entire nation, that is. So if you love wine and haven’t been paying attention to the work Ivanov has been doing as Reeds American Table’s beverage director, you no longer have an excuse.

Ivanov and his team have put together a wine list that’s both idiosyncratic and approachable, and there is something unique and delicious for most budgets. Best of all, every bottle on the list is available to go at retail price, not the restaurant markup. IF Readers’ pick: 33 Wine Bar

Best winery

Mount Pleasant Estates Where 5634 High Street, Augusta • More info 636-482-9463; mountpleasant.com

For an outing with friends or a date with your significant other, Mount Pleasant is a great winery to enjoy a bottle of wine and take in the views.

Begin your visit in the spacious tasting room with a 360-degree wooden bar. Grab a bottle of wine and step out onto Mount Pleasant’s patio to enjoy the sweeping views of fertile farmland and, on most weekends, live music.

Leave extra time to take a tour, which includes a look at the original handdug cellars that were

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Best independent coffee shop

Kaldi’s Coffee Where Multiple locations • More info 1-888-892-6333; kaldiscoffee.com

Best local craft brewery

Perennial Artisan Ales Where 8125 Michigan Avenue • More info 314-631-7300; perennialbeer.com

Perennial Artisan Ales sells its beer in 750-milliliter bottles. And while, yes, technically, you can take one of those down by yourself, the big bottle conveys a message: These aren’t beers to be wolfed down by the six-pack, but to be shared and savored among friends, from elegant saisons to funky farmhouse ales to the whoppingly complex imperial stout Abraxas. IF Readers’ pick: Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.

Best beer selection

Side Project Cellar Where 7373 Marietta Avenue, Maplewood • More info 314-2245211; thesideprojectcellar.com

It’s tempting to declare Side Project Cellar’s beer selection the best simply because here you can actually find some of Side Project Brewing’s coveted beers. But Karen King oversees a beer program that is stellar all around, from the glassware used to the serving temperature to the selection of draft and cellared beers. IF Readers’ pick: International Tap House

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Saffron-flavored? They’ve got it. Squid ink? You bet! DN Readers’ pick: Stuckmeyer’s Farm, Columbia, Ill.

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Best St. Louis director

Suki Peters More info 314-361-5664; stlshakespeare.org

The new artistic director of St. Louis Shakespeare showed her hand quickly, focusing on brainy comedies with a literary bent.

Whether she’s directing (“The Liar,” “The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler”) or not (“Wild Oats”), Suki Peters reaches out to a wide audience without sacrificing stature. And of course, she’s true to the troupe’s namesake: Peters also directed its recent production of “Richard III.” JN Readers’ pick: Gary F. Bell

Best theater troupe for plays

Mustard Seed Theatre

Best theater festival

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis When June 3-25 • Where Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park • More info sfstl.com

In general, the festival refers to the big summer production in Forest Park; this year, that’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” running June 3-25. It’s free.

The setting is gorgeous (at least, when the weather

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cooperates). And the audience, picnicking on the lawn or enjoying the pre-show entertainment, is totally relaxed. But the festival also includes Shake38, a communitywide series of events celebrating Shakespeare’s oeuvre. Not to mention Shakespeare in the Streets, new adaptations of plays in the canon that take place in local neighborhoods. (This year’s show will run Sept.

16-18 in Maplewood.) Add it all up, and the festival could change some old assumptions. You can take Shakespeare on your own terms, at your ease. JN Readers’ pick: Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

Best St. Louis stage actor

Jerry Vogel A thoughtful actor, Jerry Vogel consistently brings

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grace and authority to the characters he plays — and he has the imagination to take on work that pushes the bounds of conventional theater. This spring, he delivered back-to-back performances of two very different men: a troubled widower who thinks he is haunted by his wife’s ghost in “Shining City” at Upstream Theater and a music professor who’s haunted by terrible memories in “Old Wicked Songs” at the New Jewish Theatre. The men had nothing in common, but thanks to Vogel, we got to know both of them intimately. JN Readers’ pick: Joneal Joplin

Best St. Louis stage actress

Amy Loui A veteran of the St. Louis stage, Amy Loui has played her share of mothers and neighbors. But she soared to new levels in the heartrending one-woman drama at Mustard Seed Theatre, “The Amish Project,” playing a wide range of characters, from innocent schoolgirls to a killer. Layering a factbased, horrific story with redeeming grace, she made theatergoers eager to learn what she’ll be up to next. JN Readers’ pick: Sarajane Alverson

Under artistic director Deanna Jent, Mustard Seed Theatre consistently presents plays that have a lot to say about society and our connections with one other. But that doesn’t mean a bunch of lectures — far from it. Mustard Seed has mounted everything from classics (its brilliant “Measure for Measure”) to brand-new plays (the futuristic “An Invitation Out,” the upcoming “Bosnian/ American,” and Jent’s own drama about autism, “Falling”). One show, the a cappella World War I musical “All Is Calm,” quickly turned into a new St. Louis holiday tradition. Catch it this year if you haven’t already; this is its last outing. Once again, Jent will direct. JN Readers’ pick: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

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Stages St. Louis Where Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood • More info 314-821-2407; stagesstlouis.org

OK, Stages St. Louis doesn’t usually use a live band. But that has not been a problem for its enthusiastic audiences, who are known for their love of classic musicals but have been extremely open in their embrace of new works, such as the hugely popular “Always ... Patsy Cline.”

With its jewel-box sets and glamorous costumes, Stages founders Jack Lane and Michael Hamilton satisfy one of the main appetites that musicals address — and they have a knack for finding talented, not-yetfamous performers who give their all. The 2016 sea-

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son — Stages’ 30th — runs from June 3 to Oct. 9, with productions of “It Shoulda Been You,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Sister Act,” plus a stage version of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” for the younger set. JN Readers’ pick: The Muny

Best St. Louis costume designer

Michele Friedman Siler Siler often works at small theaters — which means that her costumes generally need to come in on tight budgets. But she makes up for dollars with creativity and with her keen use of details that reveal character. In “Old Wicked Songs” at New Jewish Theatre, she showed an uptight young pianist evolving from jackets and

ties to sweaters and jeans as he gained insight into himself. In “Blithe Spirit” at the St. Louis Actors’ Studio, she captured the drape and style of glamorous midcentury outfits — including a witty gray gown for its ghostly heroine. And for St. Louis Shakespeare’s modern-day, gender-bending “Hamlet,” she nailed status and mood with everything from the prince’s ripped khakis to Gertrude’s slinky black jumpsuit. Money is not, in fact, everything. JN Readers’ pick: Eileen Engel

Best St. Louis scenic designer

Scott C. Neale More info scottcnealedesign.com

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wrapped severe, towering columns in metallic paper (the kind hairdressers use to add highlights). The effect was imperial — a suitable mood for the story of Egypt and Rome. For the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ world-premiere production of “Georama” in the intimate Emerson Studio Theatre, Neale designed a 600-foot-long scroll, featuring scenes of life along the 19th century Mississippi River. The scroll provided changing backdrops to suggest the work of the play’s main character, painter John Banvard. The proportions could not be more different.

But in both cases, Neale came up with apt and ingenious ways to set the mood for a production — as he has time and again. JN Readers’ pick: Rob Lippert

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Jon Garrett Where Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt Avenue • More info 314-3677549; tavern-of-fine-arts.com

The great soprano Christine Brewer has won the “best” category so many times that we’re going to name her the all-time champ.

Another singer who should be on your radar is tenor Jon Garrett, who sings classical and other genres and plays a mean piano to boot.

Garrett is a regular at the Tavern of Fine Arts, one of the best places in town to hear chamber music. SBM Readers’ pick: Christine Brewer

Best classical ensemble

St. Louis Chamber Chorus More info 636-458-4343; chamberchorus.org

The region has one big classical fish — the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, one of the world’s best — and a lot of smaller fry. The St. Louis Chamber Chorus is consistently interesting and excellent, expanding the repertoire with new works, exploring the canon, performing in a host of sometimes-surprising venues and making superb recordings. SBM Readers’ pick: Arianna String Quartet

Best St. Louis dance company

The Big Muddy Dance Company More info 314-338-4058; thebigmuddydanceco.org

In just a few years, the Big Muddy Dance Company has become one of the city’s pre-eminent dance ensembles. That’s due not only to the imagination and originality of its programming but to the skill and fearlessness of its dancers. More than that, the company goes out of its way to be accessible without abandoning the values that make dance worth checking out in the first place. CW Readers’ pick: St. Louis Ballet

Best work of public art

‘Man on a Horse,’

by Fernando Botero Where At the intersection of Wydown Boulevard and Hanley Road in Clayton

It may not be the absolute best work of public art in St. Louis (how many times can we choose the Gateway Arch?), but “Man on a Horse” (1999) by Colombian artist Fernando Botero is

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one of the most whimsical and winning. The fat little man on the fat little pony never fails to bring a smile to the face. The sculpture is on long-term loan from the Gateway Foundation. SBM Readers’ pick: Citygarden and the Arch (tie)

Best art gallery

White Flag Projects Where 4568 Manchester Avenue • More info 314-531-3442; whiteflagprojects.org

If there’s one thing you can depend on at White Flag Projects, it’s being exposed to something new, different and intriguing.

At a time when definitions of art are as broad as they’ve ever been, the gallery sifts through the pretentious to get to the noteworthy — without bowing to fashion or any other such ephemeral imperative. More often than not, you’ll find that the art on display will make you grateful you cast your gaze in its direction. CW Readers’ pick: Third Degree Glass Factory

Best museum

Missouri History Museum

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The Missouri History Museum has always showcased fascinating bits from our city’s past. The 1904 World’s Fair exhibition, part of the permanent galleries, is one of our favorite things to see there. And the museum’s replica of Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, used in the 1957 film “The Spirit of St. Louis,” starring Jimmy Stewart, inspired the cover of this

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year’s Go! List issue. But the museum found a new way to intimately connect with St. Louis residents in 2015 when it opened “A Walk in 1875 St. Louis,” which immersed visitors in historic Compton & Dry maps of the city. The 6,000-squarefoot display brought those detailed historic drawings of streets and buildings to life, showing us what our city was like 140 years ago. It’s a shame the exhibition couldn’t become a permanent fixture. GH Readers’ pick: St. Louis Art Museum

Best St. Louis visual artist

Amy Granat Where Parapet/Real Humans, 2901 Sidney Street • More info parapetrealhumans.com

Having established a national reputation, artist Amy Granat has returned to St. Louis — and, with Annina Herzer, co-founded Parapet/Real Humans.

Parapet is St. Louis-based and hosts exhibitions and events; Real Humans is devoted to itinerant projects. In this DIY age, it’s only natural that an artist of Granat’s stature would want to stretch out, and art aficionados are the fortunate beneficiaries. CW

Best museum exhibition

‘St. Louis Modern’ Where St. Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park • More info 314-721-0072; slam.org

From dishes to the Gateway Arch, the new materials, simplified forms and Space Age streamlining of midcentury modern had important St. Louis ties, and the St. Louis Art Museum’s exhibition last fall pulled it all together in fine style. SBM Readers’ pick: “A Walk in 1875 St. Louis” at Missouri History Museum

Best supporter of the arts

Donna Weinsting A fine actress herself, Donna Weinsting has turned into a one-woman cheerleading squad for theater in St. Louis. She sees everything, and then posts about it online.

Without a negative word, she manages to make a brief, upbeat comment about all her theatergoing adventures. And her signature sign-off — “Go, see, enjoy” — encourages people on both sides of the lights. JN Readers’ pick: Ken and Nancy Kranzberg

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Best St. Louis filmmaker

Michael Larnell More info croniesthemovie.com

University City native Michael Larnell made his debut feature, “Cronies,” in St. Louis — and the film made the cut for the most recent St. Louis International Film Festival.

That in itself would be an impressive coup for a fledgling filmmaker, but there’s more: Among his admirers is none other than Spike Lee, who signed on as executive producer of “Cronies.” With backing like that, it’s a good bet that we can expect more films from Larnell. CW Readers’ pick: Bill Streeter

Best film festival/series Ellie Kemper (right) guest-hosting the “Today” show in July with Tamron Hall and Willie Geist

Ellie Kemper On Netflix, Ellie Kemper is “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” but in real life, she’s an irrepressible booster of all things St. Louis, from Provel and Ted Drewes to the Cardinals

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University is named. She graduated in 1998 from John Burroughs, where she famously took theater with teacher Jon Hamm. GP Readers’ pick: Jon Hamm

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Best St. Louisan on a reality series/competition

Sterling K. Brown, ‘The People v.

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Tasha Fox, ‘Survivor: Second Chance’

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Sterling K. Brown hasn’t been a big name among St. Louis actors, even after years on Lifetime’s “Army Wives.” But his outstanding portrayal of prosecutor Christopher Darden on the acclaimed FX miniseries “The People v.

O.J. Simpson” elevates him officially to the A-list. GP

Tasha Fox honed her survival skills between her first and second stints on “Survivor,” and finished in a tie for second place on “Second Chance.” That she and her fellow runner-up got no votes is irrelevant, except monetarily. Fox represented St. Louis well with her smarts and strategic game play. GP

Readers’ pick: Ellie Kemper, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

When Nov. 3-13 • Where Various locations • More info 314-2894150; cinemastlouis.org

If you’re into cinema — not just movies — you can’t afford to pass up the opportunity to attend the annual St. Louis International Film Festival. Held each fall, it’s the place to see indie and foreign films before they hit theaters, as well as check out movies that might not otherwise make their way to St. Louis. And the festival offers plenty of special events, such as bringing in major director Oliver Stone in 2013 to talk about his film “JFK.” CW Readers’ pick: St. Louis International Film Festival

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and the zoo. Last summer, during a fill-in stint on NBC’s “Today” show, she introduced the team (and by extension the country) to the joy of Imo’s Pizza.

Kemper grew up in Ladue, daughter of the Commerce Bank Kempers and granddaughter of Mildred Lane Kemper, for whom the art museum at Washington

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‘Margaret the First’

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Dutton’s small novel is a fascinating look at a 17thcentury duchess who published her own writing in various genres. The novel is both imaginative and educational: Learning about Margaret Cavendish is interesting (and Dutton’s novel is better than the British writer’s own rather strange, although feminist, musings). Dutton is also the editor of her own acclaimed small press, Dorothy, a publishing project. JH Readers’ pick: “Grandma Hands” by Keri Ems

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St. Louis has other charming independent bookstores, but we still have to applaud Left Bank’s longevity (more than four decades) and commitment to its mission and Central West End community. JH Readers’ pick: Left Bank Books

system continues to grow, add innovative programs and cater to young readers. When its new branches are finished and renovation is completed on other branches in the system, residents will relish even more their visits to these fun and bright information centers. JH Readers’ pick: Central Library

Best local children’s author

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Best local library

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But on June 11, the St. Louis Brewers Guild’s annual Heritage Festival will be the first big event held on the renovated riverfront. AS Readers’ pick: St. Louis Zoo

Best hidden gem

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site Where 2658 Delmar Boulevard • More info 314-340-5790; mostateparks.com

Kali the polar bear greets Jay and Carolyn Henges in June at the St. Louis Zoo.

Kali the polar bear Where 1 Government Drive, Forest Park • More info 314-781-0900; stlzoo.org

Best free attraction

Forest Park Where 5595 Grand Drive • More info 314-367-7275; forestparkforever.org

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seum, St. Louis Zoo, Jewel Box and the Muny are all found in Forest Park, providing free attractions (even the Muny has free seats) for all interests and ages. AS Readers’ pick: St. Louis Zoo

Best kids’ attraction

St. Louis Zoo Where 1 Government Drive, Forest Park • More info 314-781-0900; stlzoo.org

Frequently ranked among the best zoos in the

country, the St. Louis Zoo has the added bonus of free admission, making it one of the best attended attractions in the area. The new Polar Bear Point is not to be missed, along with Sea Lion Sound and the Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, where visitors can touch and feed the stingrays. Two special attractions, the carousel and Children’s Zoo, offer free admission for the first hour the zoo is open. AS Readers’ pick: City Museum

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The St. Louis Zoo’s first polar bear since 2009 made his grand entrance via FedEx from Buffalo, N.Y. Kali’s June arrival coincided with the opening of the $16 million Polar Bear Point, and the cub took little time to acclimate. There is no shortage of adorable zoo animals, but the whitecoated Alaska native won the hearts of visitors with his captivating antics in the exhibit area’s 50,000-gallon “sea.” Now almost 3, Kali’s cuteness quotient has grown as fast as his belly.

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Gateway Arch Where St. Louis riverfront • More info 877-982-1410; gatewayarch.com

This iconic monument features a ticketed ride to the top for a magnificent view of the city. The Arch grounds and visitor center have been undergoing a $380 million renovation project, making this 630foot architectural wonder and visitor center an even bigger draw. Until construction is finished, only tram rides to the top of the Arch are available.

Where 22 Worth Road, Jefferson Barracks Park, St. Louis County • More info 314-845-1861; mcwm.org

Civil War artifacts including uniforms, weapons and medical equipment — lots of saws and cutting tools! — help bring to life the story of the soldiers, guerrilla fighters, slaves and ordinary people who lived in the middle ground of the war between the North and the South. The museum’s newest exhibits focus on the history of its home, Jefferson Barracks, and Hollywood’s depiction of the Civil War. While you’re there, pay your respects

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gets to welcome a few Arctic friends to his home. CS

Before there was Nelly, before Ike and Tina, even before Chuck Berry, there was Scott Joplin. The King of Ragtime wrote the influential “Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer,” among dozens of other tunes. His modest flat on Delmar Boulevard has been maintained with a turn-ofthe-century feel, lighted by gaslight and decorated with period furnishings.

A player piano provides a syncopated soundtrack to visitors’ time travel. CS

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to the military men and women buried in the cemetery across the road. CS Readers’ pick: Missouri History Museum

Best festival/fair

International Horseradish Festival When June 3-5 • Where Woodland Park, Collinsville • More info 618-344-2884; internationalhorseradishfestival.com

Sure, we have a great Fourth of July celebration. LouFest hosts some can’t-miss bands. And PrideFest just keeps growing. But visit any major metropolitan area and you can find festivals of that ilk. There’s only one city that’s bold enough — some might say spicy enough — to put a root vegetable at the center of

an annual gala. Collinsville’s International Horseradish Festival features recipe contests and samples, of course, but also a root toss, bloody mary competition and the crowning of Little Miss Horseradish. CS Readers’ pick: Fair St. Louis

Best parade

home downtown this summer.) Part of the excitement is knowing it’s the kickoff to a long, lazy holiday weekend of barbecue, fireworks and celebrating the red, white and blue. This year’s theme, “Hats Off to Heroes,” gives a nod to all the folks who make our country great. CS

There’s nothing like a Fourth of July parade to make our hearts swell with pride: the marching bands, classic cars, spectators waving tiny American flags. The VP Parade dates to 1878 and most recently has found a home in Forest Park — but its starspangled sizzle is the same.

(The parade returns to its

Readers’ pick: West County Center

Readers’ pick: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

VP Parade When July 2 • Where Downtown • More info 314-434-3434; vpparade.org

nearly every shopping category. Food is plentiful — including the new Weber Grill — and there’s a movie theater on the lower level.

You can even get your comedy fix at the new Helium Comedy Club. DDB

Best shopping mall

St. Louis Galleria Where 1155 St. Louis Galleria Street, Richmond Heights • More info 314863-5500; saintlouisgalleria.com

Located near the center of the region, this mall offers a great cross-section of shopping options. There’s a decent anchor of major department stores with updated offerings, as well as a variety of options for

items older than your grandparents that are in such pristine condition. The shop is eclectic and wellcurated. You’re bound to be tempted by something that proves what’s old can be new again. DDB Readers’ pick: Goodwill

Best local tweeter

to National Oysters on the Half Shell Day, Gus Gus lets followers know. Follow for the fun, and check in for those Saturdays when you want to do something but aren’t sure what. BO Readers’ pick: @gusgusfunbus

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Yes, there’s a human behind this Twitter account, but it’s more fun to read when you imagine an anthropomorphized “fun bus” posting the tweets and retweets. Gus Gus is a business account but highlights the fun to be had in and around St. Louis.

From the opening of the National Blues Museum

“A magpie for rust and decay, I share my photos of the day to day,” reads Allison Woodworth’s Instagram bio.

Her ’grams feature antique cars that catch her eye, business signs and faded advertisements. Vivid colors and textures capture the feel of Gravois, Cherokee and other city streets many of us travel daily. Juxtaposition

Where 2218 South Jefferson Avenue • More info facebook. com/southjeffersonmcm

Even if you’re not sure you love midcentury modern, there’s plenty to enjoy as you casually browse the collection at South Jefferson Mid Century Modern. It’s often surprising to find

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ArchCity Defenders give free “holistic” legal aid, meaning they connect their clients to social services, such as drug treatment and employment help.

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wallets. Five more branches are currently undergoing a makeover as part of the multiyear “Your Library Renewed” effort to bring the buildings into the 21st century, with space for gatherings, children’s areas and improved technology. We have just one suggested addition: Swedish meatballs. CS Readers’ pick: Sugarfire Smoke House in Valley Park

Where Various locations in St. Louis County • More info 314-994-3300; slcl.org

With all due respect to Ikea, we prefer aisles of literary classics and beachy novels to unassembled chifforobes and particle-board bookcases. So the unveiling of two brand-new libraries and the reopening of four renovated ones has us digging the library cards out of our

ing batters than anyone but Bob Gibson, and this despite missing two seasons with injuries. And he’s done it all while being both hilarious and inspirational to players and fans alike. GP Readers’ pick: Yadier Molina

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Adam Wainwright More info cardinals.com

What’s not to love about Waino, except possibly his Achilles tendon? In 11 going on 12 seasons pitching for the Cardinals, Wainwright has struck out more oppos-

No. 91 has become a fan favorite with his sweet dangles and sick shots. And with his selection to the NHL All-Star game and juicy new contract, he’s destined to remain a fan favorite for years to come. AB Readers’ pick: Vladimir Tarasenko

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