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Arts & Culture Feature:

THE WINE AND CHEESE PLACE Vijay Shroff, the new owner of The Wine and Cheese Place, discusses the (IN)Famous Bar, an exciting expansion of that cherished retailer’s Clayton location, with Bryan A. Hollerbach, LN’s copy editor and staff writer.

Abode Feature:

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EDELWEISS FINE CUSTOM WOODWORKING

LN regular Brittany Nay chats with John Koenig, the owner and operator of Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking, about what led him to launch the company, whose output focuses on the creation of customer-specific fine home furnishings.

Memory Care Home Solutions St. Luke’s Hospital Spirit of Women Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation

Design Speak The Trio Feature: Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking

STYLE 42 43 44

Make a Statement Style Speak Feature: Gold Bee

The Daily Feature:

TEST DRIVE

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On the cover 8 Together SSM Health and SLUCare Physician Group herald in a new era of medicine through the construction of an innovative teaching hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Discover the pivotal part SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis plays in ushering in the future of medicine starting on page 8. Photo by Tim Kimberling of SPOT MPG

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EDITOR VENTURING INTO THE UNKNOWN IS TERRIFYING, EVEN WHEN it’s equally thrilling. The things that scare us are also the things that fill us with exhilaration for life, and therein lies the problematic duality of human existence. I am utterly and completely impressed by those who choose to take that plunge into uncertainty for whatever that thing is they’re passionate about. Like, for instance, John Koenig, the craftsman behind Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking, who taught himself the art of woodworking and then managed to turn that hobby into a business. Read more about his story in the Abode feature starting on page 29 by LN contributor Brittany Nay. Similarly inspiring is the force behind Gold Bee, Lori Ann Malugen, who, at a pivotal point in her life, bolstered her entrepreneurial spirit to launch her own gorgeous jewelry line, as related starting on page 44 in this week’s Style feature by LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith. Also experiencing a change and a plunge is Clayton’s The Wine and Cheese Place, spotlighted this week by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach. The locally beloved retailer introduces its new event space and shares its plans for upcoming experiential expansions in the Arts & Culture feature starting on page 64. And if the success stories in this issue can teach us anything, it’s to always, unwaveringly, do the thing that scares you. All the best,

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Editor’s Corner The word around town

Let’s go Blues! The prestigious 2019 St. Louis Award was presented to Tom Stillman last month at the visitor center in Forest Park. Stillman was selected as the recipient for his leadership of the St. Louis Blues organization, which resulted “in one of the most exciting moments in St. Louis sports history, a Stanley Cup Championship,” says Andrew C. Taylor, St. Louis Award committee member and ceremony emcee. This was the 92nd presentation of the award since its establishment in 1931 by the late philanthropist David P. Wohl. Wohl stated the honor is for “the resident of metropolitan St. Louis who, during the preceding year, has contributed the most outstanding service for its development … or [who] shall have performed such service as to bring greatest honor to the community.”

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With the expertise of SLUCare physicians, state-of-the-art technology, healing green spaces and private rooms, the new facility will offer patients from across the region world-class medical care. – DR. ROBERT WILMOTT dean of Saint Louis University School of Medicine

he vast network of SSM Health has transformed medicine in the Midwest. And its latest initiative, furthered by SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis, promises to introduce the St. Louis area to the future of medicine. “Five years ago, Saint Louis University and SSM Health entered into a historic agreement to advance healthcare for the St. Louis metropolitan area,” states Dr. Robert Wilmott, VP for Medical Affairs and the dean of the university’s School of Medicine. “One of the goals was to construct a state-of-the art hospital – a healing environment where patients receive exceptional care, tomorrow’s physicians receive an outstanding education and physician-scientists conduct research to move medicine forward.” Thanks to that fortuitous partnership, the organizations have broken ground on SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, with a goal to open doors on September 1. “Sustained by the SSM Health mission and supported by its values, this new hospital is designed to meet the contemporary needs of patients, their families and the delivery of 21st-century medicine,” notes Kelly Baumer, VP of Specialty Services for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. “Our patients have some of the most complex illnesses within the Midwest. Helping bring new technology to their bedsides was a core focus from the beginning.” To that end, the new hospital will increase the space which SLUCare Physician Group functions within, from the existing hospital’s square footage of 696,310 to 802,000. This allows for a larger outpatient center and 316 all-private patient rooms, making it easier and more comfortable for patients – and their families – while receiving care. The emergency department will almost triple its current size and Intensive Care Unit rooms will also increase, allowing SLUCare Physician Group to better accommodate the growing healthcare needs of the community. “Last year, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital provided more than $80 million in charity care and community benefit, including prevention and wellness programs,” describes Steven M. Scott, the president of SSM Health Saint Louis

Steven M. Scott, president of SSM Health Saint louis university Hospital, and Kelly Baumer, VP of Special Services, reviewing plans for the new hospital.

University Hospital. “The physicians and staff offer exceptional, compassionate care to the entire St. Louis region and beyond. We are building a contemporary platform for the delivery of medicine through many design features, efficient and intuitive organization of services, and technological enhancements.” That includes electronic whiteboards in patient rooms that work cohesively with the hospital’s electronic medical record, and new radio-frequency identification technology imbedded throughout the facility. “With the expertise of SLUCare physicians, state-of-the-art technology, healing green spaces and private rooms, the new facility will offer patients from across the region world-class medical care,” declares Wilmott. “The new hospital also enhances the educational experience for tomorrow’s healthcare providers, who are drawn to Saint Louis University School of Medicine by our mission, and it expands opportunities for research that will lead to breakthrough discoveries [that can] benefit all of humanity.” rendering of patient room All of this is made possible through the support of SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis, including helping to fulfill the $550 million capital budget for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. In support of SSM Health’s mission – “through our exceptional healthcare services, we reveal the healing presence of God” – the foundation seeks to serve the community’s needs by collecting financial contributions to sustain and erect area hospitals and medical services. “Today, the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital campaign has raised $4.8 million for capital and $2 million for programmatic support,” says Scott. “The campaign celebrates this success as it enters its public phase, seeking contributions

from ministry beneficiaries, friends, neighbors and community.” Financial contributions, achieved in part through corporate and individual giving, included a $2.5 million challenge grant from The Alberici Foundation, as well as from Ameren, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Guarantee Electrical Company, The J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, Lawrence Group, Mid-America Transplant, Murphy Company and Northstar Management Company – St. Louis. “The new hospital shows our patients in a new and exciting way our commitment to the St. Louis region,” attests Scott. “Strong corporate and individual giving helps us provide the critical Level I trauma services, among others, which our region needs. With additional funding, we would be able to bring in technology that elevates service and advances healthcare even further.” As construction and facility progress continues beyond the September 1 opening, the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Campaign also continues and will end in September 2021. For those who wish to join in the transformational journey of the new SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, or who wish to contribute, head online to givetossmhealth.org or call 314-523-8044. “Hundreds of faculty, leaders and staff from SLUCare and SSM Health came together to imagine the best possible healing environment for our patients, heralding a new era in patient-centered healthcare,” says Wilmott. Now, it’s your turn to invest in the future of medicine in St. Louis. SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis, 12312 Olive Blvd., Suite 100, St. Louis, 314-523-8044, givetossmhealth.org a ladue newS SPecial ProMotion | LadueNews.com | january 24, 2020

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uests at the seventh annual Evening of 100 Fingers recently enjoyed multiple performances at The Sheldon Ballroom in St. Louis, featuring student performers, The 422s, members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and other talented musicians from across the metro area. After a cocktail reception, Patricia Eastman, co-founder and board member of Pianos for People, welcomed guests and introduced an emotional video in memory of co-founder Tom Townsend. Townsend and his wife, Jeanne, founded the organization in honor of their son, Alex, seven years ago. Since December 2012, Pianos for People has sourced, serviced and delivered more than 270 free pianos to people, nonprofits, underfunded schools and student families, and has served more than 6,000 people.

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It was an evening celebrating the universal joy, love and power of music to change us all for the better. PATRICIA EASTMAN,

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Safe Connections

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uests at Safe Connections’ recent third annual Lotus Ball, themed “Light Up the Night,” enjoyed a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres at the downtown St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club. After guests visited the ballroom for dinner, board chair Vicki Dolan welcomed them before an evening of inspirational stories. Safe Connections serves more than 20,000 teens and adults throughout the metro area each year regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, with all of its programs and services provided free.

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Founded in 1976, Safe Connections works to prevent and end domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking through prevention education, therapy and our 24-hour crisis helpline. Safe Connectionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual Lotus Ball is a moving event filled with real stories of those affected by domestic and sexual violence, the life-changing impact Safe Connections has on so many lives and the opportunity for donors to both sustain and grow our organization. SUSAN KIDDER, CEO

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Memory Care Home Solutions

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emory Care Home Solutions recently held its 13th annual Memories and Melodies Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and a program. The evening’s honorees included Steve Miller, M.D., and Vicky Fraser, M.D., who won the Alzheimer’s Community Service Award, and William Peck, M.D., who won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Eric Leuthardt served as the evening’s keynote speaker. Memory Care Home Solutions extends and improves quality time at home for families caring for loved ones with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

It is a true honor to greet a community of caregivers, leaders and philanthropists, all of whom support the mission of Memory Care Home Solutions’ 13th Annual Memories and Melodies. LISA BARON, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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St. Luke’s Hospital Spirit of Women

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he All Decked Out event from St. Luke’s Hospital Spirit of Women took place in mid-November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis-Chesterfield. Co-chairing the event were Lisa Bobrzynski and Jan Hess. A “Dine With the Docs” portion of the event allowed attendees to chat with doctors in a relaxed setting. Also, the St. Luke’s Healthy Women Award went to Susan Burns, Joan Szymanski, Linda Fehrmann and Courtney Gerding. The awardees this year not only live healthy lives but also inspire better health in the community. This annual, fun-filled evening allows women to gather before the holiday hustle and connect with family and friends, while shopping, toasting one another, enjoying holiday mini makeovers and scoring tips on staying healthy.

Events such as All Decked Out help us carry out our mission to improve the quality of life for the community. This is a fun event designed to pamper women while also providing free health screenings and face-to-face interaction with physicians and health professionals. MARY PFENNING, RN, MSN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY

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Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation

PRESERVING PLACES OF HISTORY GALA Photos and story by Micah Usher

he Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation’s Preserving Places of History Gala took place in December in the historic Old Courthouse building in downtown St. Louis. The gala included cocktails, food, speeches from the president of the alliance, an informative history of the courthouse by a member of the National Parks Service and VIP tours of the Old Courthouse. Co-chairs of the event were Mary Pillsbury Wainwright and Mimi Stiritz. Missouri Preservation is Missouri’s only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation throughout Missouri.

We are raising funds and awareness for the historical preservation of our architectural heritage and treasures in Missouri, which enhances our quality of life and joie de vivre. MARY PILLSBURY WAINWRIGHT, GALA CO-CHAIR

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‌Jim Slattery was just 12 years old when he felt his calling to be a craftsman. More than 30 years later, the thirdgeneration craftsman’s furniture refinishing and custom furnishings business, The Gilder’s Tip, is going strong. Ladue News chatted with Slattery to learn more about the art of furniture refinishing and how being a craftsman in the metro area has evolved over the past three decades. How did you learn furniture-making? On my mom’s side of the family, there are craftsmen going back four or five generations. My grandfather and great uncle were craftsmen, and I learned signwriting and gold-leafing from my great uncle. If you have good mentors, exposure to [an art], and you like it, there’s a good chance you’ll stick with it. By the time I was in my teens, I was addicted to it. What inspired The Gilder’s Tip? I was a furniture refinisher at Bullock’s Refinishing & Antiques and at Carafiols Furniture Co. In 1988, I finally took the plunge, quit my full-time gig and started my own business, The Gilder’s Tip. I gradually found interior designers who liked my work for their clients. Describe the custom furnishings you create. It’s evolved. I like the Art Deco era in France. I use lots of materials you wouldn’t expect in addition to wood, such as eggshells, straw, parchment, gypsum (crystal) and shagreen – the rawhide of a stingray. It’s what the Art Deco masters used, so my pieces are more like decorative art. Where are these unique materials sourced from? I get eggshells, straw and parchment locally, the gypsum is from the southwest, and the shagreen comes from Indonesia. And there is a great source for reclaimed wood in north St. Louis called Lumber Logs. With the green movement and more people interested in renewing things, it’s a great time to be a craftsman in St. Louis. Tell us about your recent custom projects. We’ve made a shagreen dressing table, an armoire in straw marquetry and a reverse-painted glass mirror. Refinishing is still our bread and butter. There are exotic

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pieces circa the 18th century we restore, and 20th-century furniture we refinish and repair. We also take fallen trees and do tabletops. What do you love about the art of refinishing? I have great employees – two full-time and one part-time – and they’re into it, as well. We always come up with different ways to paint pieces, add airbrush details into crevices, make it look rich and deep, as well as lots of ways of rubbing the finish to a gloss. It’s endlessly challenging. Working with color is a lot of fun, and I never get tired of that. What are your favorite custom pieces? Most of my clients are from Ladue, Clayton, University City and Webster Groves. [Many] become friends. We zero in on what they want and

make drawings and models because we want them to know exactly what they’re getting. It’s fun for us, and it’s fun for the client to get them involved. When you build a piece of furniture, it has to blend in with their home, and that’s why their design input is really important. It has to reflect their personality and the way they’re going to use it. I’m really proud that, in 31 years, I haven’t had a dissatisfied customer.

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ohn Koenig has been cut out for woodworking his whole life. “Woodworking has just always felt natural to me,” he says. “I grew up watching This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop; I guess I’ve always been drawn to the craft.” A mostly self-taught woodworker, Koenig started building custom furniture two years ago, and then founded his own furniture-making business, Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking,

out of his basement one year ago. “My wife want ed a bedroom set … and I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a piece of particle board with fake wood veneer,” he says. After searching do-it-yourself furniture blogs for advice and not finding answers, Koenig decided he could do better. “I built our king-sized bed [frame] out of alder,” he explains, noting that all of the piece’s connecting joints, from the mortises to the tenons, were hand-cut. “It was a massive learning curve, but it felt natural.” Upon finishing this first piece of furniture, Koenig was hooked on more than just a hobby and immersed himself in learning everything he could about the art of woodworking. “I read voraciously, and I attribute most of my growth to it,” he says. “There are only so many hours a day I can spend in the shop, but I can spend hours reading about historical techniques and keeping up with the newest trends.” Koenig even began his own blog, Do It Better (DIB) Woodworking, to share his journey in the art. Soon, the craftsman started receiving requests to build custom pieces. “I decided that, while I wanted to keep sharing the knowledge I was developing on my blog, I also needed a place to differentiate my custom work and focus on creating a dedicated, fine woodworking business,” he says of launching

his company. Inspired by his Austrian/German family heritage and his grandmother, who grew up in Vienna, Austria, Koenig dubbed his company Edelweiss – a fluffy white flower found high in the Alps. The custom woodworking business offers a range of fine home furnishings, from his best-selling coffee tables to cocktail carts, dining tables, end tables, desks, dressers and bedframes. “I haven’t found a piece of furniture that I haven’t been able to build yet,” he says. “Once you’ve learned about the craft, you begin to see every item as a different combination of the same joints and techniques you’ve learned before.” When designing a piece, Koenig first considers function, asking questions like how large do the dresser drawers need to be, how many people need to sit at the table or how will the piece work in the space. “I like to hand-sketch my designs, rather than use a CAD [computer-aided design] program,” he says. “It’s more intimate, and it lets me experience the furniture in more detail than if I were using a computer.” Finally, Koenig chooses the type of wood, typically sourced locally from St. Charlesbased WunderWoods’ selection of lumber from trees harvested in the metro area. “The boards are ‘rough-sawn,’ which means I do all of the

dimensioning and surfacing myself,” Koenig notes. “A lot of woodworkers prefer pre-surfaced lumber, for the convenience, but I like having ultimate control of the quality of the lumber.” Depending on the size, a custom piece can take four to eight weeks to construct. Koenig’s custom projects have included a coffee table featuring acrylic legs, an ebonized walnut top with inlaid banding and African mahogany aprons, a doublepedestal dining table and a midcentury-modern bar cart made from 100 percent African teak and yellow brass. To create a custom project, Koenig works closely with each customer to understand both the piece’s use and aesthetic. “I then come up with a design that marries those two pieces,” he says. “I really like to give sample boards, as well, to help the client visualize what the wood will look like in its final state.” For Koenig, each project is a natural outlet. “Woodworking is therapy for me – some days, it’s the only way I can de-stress,” he says. “The idea that I am able to transform this rough, splintery mess of wood into a piece of beauty is satisfying beyond words.” Edelweiss Fine Custom Woodworking, edelweisswood.com

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marketing plan. She prides herself on

honesty and professionalism,” she

Her expert advice on schools and

St. Louis, especially in West County, she

taking a proactive approach. Carney

says. Connell specializes in the luxury

neighborhoods proves invaluable.

is committed to serving clients 24/7 and

offers the experience and savvy

market, including condos and villas,

has a niche in “tear-down” properties.

negotiation skills that achieve optimum

plus single-family homes.

She serves on community committees

results for her clients.

Town and Country office at Coldwell

and task forces, and loves cooking Italian cuisine.

Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-304-6106 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Kathy Crane gives her full attention

KAREN DEVEREUX & EMILY O’HAGAN Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-422-0868 (Devereux), 314-378-0628 (O’Hagan), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

to each client and provides them

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-971-4346, homeswithmaria.com A member of the Multi-Million Dollar

“After receiving my real estate license,

Club, Maria Elias ranks in the top one

I knew Laura McCarthy was where I

percent of St. Louis REALTORS. She

with the highest level of service. “Her

Karen Devereux and Emily O’Hagan

wanted to be,” says Ellen Dolan. “Laura

earned her designation as a relocation

attention-to-detail is amazing and her

combine more than 40 years of

McCarthy historically has had a presence

specialist and listing-and-marketing

follow-through is the best seen,” says

experience in real estate. The mother-

of selling and buying marquis homes.

specialist for 20-plus years of assisting

one client. “Kathy is much more than

daughter team is devoted to making

With my local expertise and [agency]

families with moving. People continue

just a REALTOR. She is the ultimate

the home buying and selling process

support, I am successful in selling homes

to rave about Elias’ matchmaking skills

professional and has raised the bar.”

seamless for their clients. The majority

in the area that I love to live in.”

between clients and homes.

of their business, which comes from referrals, speaks to their aptitude in achieving this ambitious goal.

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KATHY CRANE

CORINNA ESTEP FOY THE RYAN TRADITION Coldwell Banker Gundaker 9651 Clayton Road, 314-479-9342 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.net “The convergence of my passions

MARY GETTINGER & KATHY GETTINGER THE GETTINGER TEAM Coldwell Banker Gundaker 1100 Town and Country Crossing Drive, 314-378-3173 (Mary), 636-284-0990 (Kathy), marygettinger.com

brought me to real estate,” says Corinna

AMY GOFFSTEIN Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-712-0599, a mygoffstein.com Certified International Property

SALLY GOLDKAMP & ALLY HEALEY Gladys Manion Real Estate 314-479-9396 (Goldkamp), 314-608-3253 (Healey), gladysmanion.com

Specialist Amy Goffstein has established her reputation through a thoughtful

Gladys Manion Real Estate proudly

and personalized approach to real

announces that one of its top agents,

estate. More than 25 years of success in

Sally Goldkamp, will bring her 10-plus

Estep Foy. “As a VP in private banking,

Mary Gettinger and Kathy Gettinger

the industry showcases her dedication

years of experience into a partnership

I honed my negotiation skills. My

teamed up in 2013, after working

to each client, instilling confidence

with lifetime friend Ally Healey. Healey’s

family is from Ladue and so I knew

together for more than a decade.

that your real estate transaction in

counseling background increases their

The Ryan Tradition is recognized for

Together, they have found that real

is the capable hands of a competent,

value at understanding client needs.

its dedicated, trusted service. It was a

estate challenges and, more importantly,

hardworking professional.

Together, these Ladue natives offer a

natural fit for me.”

rewards. “We love helping sellers put

unique and unmatched skillset.

their best homes forward, and buyers

MARY GETTINGER & KATHY GETTINGER PHOTO BY JILL GRAY‌; BETH HOLTZ SCHENK PHOTO BY LEE ROSS‌

find their dream homes!” they agree.

BETH HOLTZ SCHENK Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-406-1502 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com No detail is overlooked by Beth Holtz Schenk. She supports the entire buying and selling process from evaluation and pricing to staging, marketing and negotiation. Schenk boasts an MBA

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RedKey Realty Leaders 314-495-0295, s andramesker.net

estate advisor, five-star agent Sandra Mesker was recognized in 2018 for

As owner of Elizabeth Real Estate Group

landing the second largest sales price

LLC, Liz Little and her associates have

of a home in St. Louis at $4.9 million.

become the face of concierge real estate.

Specializing in the central corridor, she

“I am fortunate to share a successful

Little specializes in new construction

stays inspired through her career, as well as involved in her community.

business with some of the most well-

in the central corridor but has studied

in SSM Health Cardinal Glennon

respected, energetic and focused women

it all: luxury, condo development and

Children’s Hospital, Saint Martha’s Hall

I’ve ever met,” Matt Litwack states. The

residential sales. When not negotiating

and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

women of Land|Litwack & Associates

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ALLIE ROSSINI & ALISON SCHNEIDER Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-941-0421 (Schneider), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Sydney Millman joined The Ryan

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to draw a line in the sand, Sabrina

Tradition with eight years of experience

time gold medal Olympic champion.

Robb Partners will protect its clients

Laura McCarthy Real Estate top

at Coldwell Banker Gold Coast in Chicago.

Kathy Driscoll is the granddaughter

from anything unreasonable in their

performers Allie Rossini and Alison

She specializes in luxury properties

of the doctor who performed the first

real estate journeys. These seasoned

Schneider partnered up years prior

and has a strong family background in

human open-heart surgery. With

professionals advise experienced

to ensure complete coverage of their

real estate. With a bachelor’s degree in

legacies such as these, this real estate

homebuyers and sellers in the central

clients’ needs. Today, the bulk of their

psychology and extensive experience, she

team uses the “power of two” to help

corridor, with properties ranging from

business comes from referrals, thanks to

works to achieve the best for her buyers

owners downsize, secure qualified

$500,000 to $3 million.

their loyal clientele, friends and family.

and sellers.

buyers and discover future residences

It is a testament to the team’s integrity,

that thrill.

work ethic and cheerful dispositions.

JEAN SCHNEIDER

SHAINA SCHULZE

ELIZABETH ST. CIN

TERRI WOLFNER

Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-973-3065 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-412-4687 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

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Specializing in the luxury real estate market, Shaina Schulze uses

For more than 30 years, Jean Schneider has been selling residential real estate

Terri Wolfner has proven herself an asset as a real estate agent with Janet

an aggressive marketing plan that

Former teacher Elizabeth St. Cin, a

McAfee since 1989, with expertise in the central corridor. She thrives when

incorporates top-notch advertising, with

fun-loving, hardworking mother of five

in the St. Louis area. That experience,

focused social media strategies. Coupled

boys, is passionate about nurturing

working with first-time homebuyers,

which has extended throughout a

with her relentless negotiation skills,

and service. Having lived all across

clients who are looking to downsize

variation of market cycles, has given

Schulze creates a positive outcome for

the country, she developed an interest

from a much beloved estate and families

Schneider a huge advantage in helping

who are resettling in the St. Louis area.

her clients. When not busy making real

in real estate and interior design. In

her clients, allowing her to provide good

estate dreams come true, she’s enjoying

1993, after joining Laura McCarthy,

counsel and achieve great results.

life with her three children.

St. Cin found she could match service, dedication and hands-on guidance.

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One scroll of Anchors Aweigh Supply Co.’s Instagram feed will have you ready to set sail on your next adventure – think white sandy beaches, nautical Turkish towels galore and stunning sailboats backdropped by oceanfront sunsets. Close followers of that feed might have noticed that Nagehan Bayindir, the fabulous founder of St. Louisbased Anchors Aweigh, has expanded her offerings into new waters: resortwear. “Towels are a strange business,” Bayindir says with a laugh. “You have your towels, and you can travel with them. You use them for a couple seasons, and you aren’t going to just keep buying towels. For me, I buy more clothing than household items, and I thought resortwear would be a good addition to what I already have going.” Bayindir started Anchors Aweigh on Etsy in April 2018. “I was teaching at Columbia University and Drexel University,” she says, referring to the two prestigious institutions of higher learning in New York and Philadelphia. “I was teaching composition, literature, creative writing. “Then my husband was offered a job at [St. Louis’] Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a research neuroscientist, and so we moved from Philadelphia to Missouri really quickly. When I had to quit my job, I thought, ‘I have to start doing something more creative.’ “I’m from Turkey, I’m from a textiles city, my parents are textile entrepreneurs, [but] this was still a leap for me. My dad and I talked, and he said we would just start small and see what happens.” Before beginning her business, Bayindir returned

home to Denizli, Turkey, to explore resources and meet makers. “I wanted to have the kind of partner with the kind of production that would help women work in ethical conditions and pay the fair wage,” she says. “I just feel like economic power offers women a lot more opportunity for women to do what they want to do.” Bayindir started with her towels and was ecstatic to move into resortwear last November, using 100 percent

premium STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX-certified, long-staple cotton. “It’s basically a certification program that facilities and producers of cotton have to go through, meaning that they have to avoid using harsh chemicals during the growing process, the production process, the dying process,” Bayindir says of OEKO-TEX. Bayindir continues that her goal for resortwear was to create simple, classic, chic clothing that could be worn from the beach to dinner. “I am a mom, too, so dresses with pockets – things that can be stylish and functional,” she says. “I know when I travel, I want to pack light, but that I can wear a single outfit, a single dress, a single item of clothing multiple ways.” The line currently includes 13 resortwear pieces, such as a stunning white Turkish cotton dress with exquisite embroidery around the scooped neckline, a cotton boho maxi dress with tie straps and, of course, simple separates like a tie-front top and high-waisted bottoms. Bayindir says that Anchors Aweigh’s future holds an official website launch, new designs and more New England-inspired styles. “A lot of people were skeptical when they learned we were moving to the Midwest,” Bayindir says. “But a lot of people don’t know that people who live here do travel during the winter. It was surprising and so wonderful to know that. I am really just thankful.”

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Going for the

By Andrea Smith | Photos by Sarah Conroy

The former owner of Pink Magnolia is keeping a part of her store alive through an independent jewelry line.

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ori Ann Malugen’s daily routine changed drastically when she closed Pink Magnolia nearly a year ago, but that didn’t stifle her entrepreneurial spirit. After a few months of adjusting to life without a storefront, Malugen began developing a new small business called Gold Bee, based on her jewelry collection of pieces clad with pure 24-karat Italian gold and hand-set Swarovski crystal. The jewelry is custom-made in Italy, with elements hand-picked by Malugen during her visits to the Replica Collection-Italy showroom in Florida. “I pick out every single stone, every design,” Malugen says. “I pick out the gold – if it’s brushed, if it’s polished, if it’s hammered, I normally bring in just one or two of each piece so that it’s very unique.” Malugen began selling the jewelry at Pink Magnolia in 2009, about two years after the store opened, and now sells it from home or in other, less traditional settings. Her Instagram page continually provides updates as to

her upcoming calendar and serves as a sort of window display, providing a peek at the inventory set up nicely in the corner of her home’s front dining room. “I’m getting used to working from home,” she says with a laugh. “It is completely different than owning a store. This is much more laid-back, and I can work from home in my sweats, which is a beautiful thing.” The Ladue Chapel Nursery School Holiday Mart in December marked Gold Bee’s first public appearance. Malugen is a one-woman show on most days – quite the contrast from working with 21 Pink Magnolia employees – but for events like these, she recruits a little help from friends and former employees. So far, the most significant challenge has been getting the word out about her brand, Malugen says. This year, she expects to host shopping events, appear at events in the metro area and collaborate with other small businesses, including local female-owned businesses. “I would be glad to appear at charity events and have people come to my

home and buy, so that’s my plan,” Malugen says. “It’s in the infant stages, but I think it’s gonna work out.” Leslie Kotiza, a former Pink Magnolia employee, says people who bought the jewelry from the store often became loyal customers, constantly returning for the latest collection. Kotiza has worn Gold Bee jewelry for years, and her 39-year-old daughter wears it, too. “It’s quality jewelry at an affordable price,” Kotiza says. “It’s classic, so it’s never going to go out of style.” The prices range from $58 for a pair of earrings to around $350 for larger pieces. Both Malugen and Kotiza say Gold Bee’s necklaces with magnetic enhancers have become a customer favorite, allowing versatility from a single piece of jewelry. The customer can re-wear a gold chain and change out the eye-catching charm with a simple magnetic snap. “Women love this,” Kotiza says, “because they can invest in a necklace, and then year after year, they’ll add another enhancer. Whether it’s a flower or it’s an animal, whether it’s dressy or it’s casual, it really suits every person, young and old.”

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The local style expertise Malugen gained from operating Pink Magnolia has translated well into her new venture. She says she’s learned over the years how to buy for women of different ages and with different tastes. Malugen hopes to add to the line with time and maybe sell outside of the metro area. She envisions making appearances at events she used to attend as owner of Pink Magnolia, but instead represent Gold Bee. “When one door closes, a window opens,” she says. Malugen promises she will share her plans for the brand through Instagram sometime this month. She’ll list her planned appearances and announce more throughout the year to help prospective customers find her while on the go. For those who can’t make it to those public appearances or for those who prefer a more personalized experience, she’s opening up her home for customer appointments. Reach her through an Instagram message or email to shop. Gold Bee, info@goldbeeshop.com, instagram.com/goldbeeshop

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COMMUNICATION CONVERSATION

FEATURE: TEST DRIVE

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CONNECT THE DOTS

The Meaning of Prosperity

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By Benjamin Ola. Akande and Abass Babatunde

hroughout the history of the United States, the richest nation in modern history, its abundance of wealth has triggered a sense of social responsibility, as well as a belief that control over wealth involves not ownership or entitlement but temporary custody. Custody of that bounty compels Americans to give back to individual communities and protect the less fortunate. Charity and good works, however, don’t rank as the exclusive preserve of the wealthy and the prosperous in the U.S. According to The World Giving Index – an annual report produced by the United Kingdom-based Charities Aid Foundation – America ranked as the home of the most generous people of any country between 2009 and 2018, considering monetary donations, voluntarism and aid to strangers. The 2019 Giving USA report – issued by the eponymous Chicago-based foundation – confirms that charitable giving in the U.S. in 2018 totaled $427.7 billion. In today’s world, unfortunately, the rush to gain new wealth and increase financial worth can overshadow the importance of societal responsibility to give time and effort. Such overshadowing is taking place even as the middle class continues to shrink and large pockets of poverty are growing in many communities across America, particularly in the wake of the disappearance of good-paying manufacturing jobs in the Rust Belt and elsewhere in the Midwest. The gulf yawning between corporate executives’ compensation and their employees’ clearly exemplifies the chasm between the haves and the have-nots. A nation with a large populace suffering from poverty and economic inequality doesn’t really qualify as prosperous; instead, it’s primed for unrest. Although financial prosperity may create a monetarily independent person, it doesn’t necessarily make a better person – and it doesn’t make a better society. Although uncertainty still surrounds the long-term effect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, an estimated 21 million fewer Americans claimed a charitable tax deduction for 2018 than previously. With charitable donations no longer exempt and a lessened tax incentive to give, fewer Americans may donate, and donations from those who do may shrink. What does prosperity mean? What if we defined prosperity by those we lift up, those we make stronger and those we enable to create their own prosperity and, in turn, pay it forward? Our measurement and definition of prosperity’s value added should be anchored on that very old triune measurement – time, talent and treasures.

Benjamin Ola. Akande is assistant vice chancellor for international affairs-Africa at Washington University in St. Louis. Abass Babatunde is a graduate fellow at the Brown School there.

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DON’T By Janis Murray

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ighly selective colleges are interviewing candidates for undergraduate admission right now. Think Ivy League schools, interviews in coffeehouses and volunteer alumni who revere their alma mater enough to donate their time and write a report afterward to the college admissions committee. These are serious interviews conducted with students who have just spent months writing numerous essays for college applications while carrying Advanced Placement classes, leading their sports teams as varsity captains, acting as presidents of clubs, and juggling arts and volunteer activities. Then these interviews come up – often scheduled within a few days of notice. Yikes! Many students have experience giving scripted presentations. But an interview is not scripted, and many teens have not been interviewed before, especially faceto-face by a stranger whose opinion can affect the next four years of their lives. My advice – don’t wing it! I have heard often “Well, it’s just a conversation.” Yes, but one with a critical point of discovery about your potential in the future. That’s a big difference. For example, this week I worked with an out-of-state student facing four Ivy League interviews during the next two weeks. She had perfect ACT, SAT and AP test scores in eight subjects, but when asked the typical opening inquiry in an interview (“I’ve read your application, but today, just tell me about yourself … ”), she responded, as many do, with “Well, what do you want to know?” Answering a question with a question indicates you don’t know where to go. It’s an easy request, so hit a home run! Focus humbly on three strengths you believe you have regarding your intellectuality. Describe each trait briefly, and then focus on how you want to develop those traits in college. Mention some goals – and how that college can help you fill them. Each college sees itself as special and different from the next. Questions like “What other schools are you looking at?” and “What’s your biggest weakness?” need preparation, too. Finally, remember everything happens in context. The “power schools” are looking for future “citizens of the world” who will be relevant and knowledgeable in complex conversations. Professional adults know interviews only become more important throughout an individual’s career. Interview skills learned early for college admission can benefit a person throughout his or her lifetime in significant ways.

Janis Murray is president and owner of Murray Prep LLC, providing communication training for students and professionals seeking success since 1999. Based in St. Louis, she currently works with clients in nine states, Europe and Asia. LadueNews.com | January 24, 2020 49

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The entry-level Land Rover proves that style matters in any segment.

hatever you might think about small cars growing only vertically while providing debatable additional functionality, they remain hot sellers. Every mainstream brand offers at least one crossover-type option, with resources being poured into developing new models – so much so that the paradigm has shifted. In the past, a new “modular” chassis would be developed as a sedan, then adapted into a small or midsize SUV model; in many cases, though, that’s now reversed. I certainly haven’t delved deeply into the compact SUV segment, but I’ve driven enough of them to know a few winners and losers. Jaguar Land Rover recently opted for a quick win when the company gave its top-selling Evoque a mild redesign for 2020. Although I can’t interview all past buyers, I’d suspect reasons given for their purchase would consistently rate style quite highly. The first Evoque, released in 2012, compromised a bit of cargo space for a unique profile, and it worked. Still today, the Evoque stands out in a cookie-cutter crowd. The term mild describes the latest styling changes to the Evoque. Because the original shape still feels fresh, the 2020 model receives a basic cleanup and modernization. More aggressive light-emitting diode headlights accentuate the front, along with a new nose. Possibly the most notable styling change involves pop-out door handles that set flush when driving. With many other minor changes, the new Evoque still stands out. Sitting on a Land Rover showroom floor full of style, it fails to give the impression of an entry-level option, but with a base price of $42,650, that’s exactly what it is. Inside, the same clean, fresh, cohesive sense of style I appreciated in the upmarket Range Rover Velar is obtained in the Evoque, along with its new tech. The two-panel infotainment and climate system remains as uncluttered as any on the market and, within three minutes of reintroduction, made perfect sense. Although not offering any exceptional adjustability, the seats in my near base-price tester Evoque felt exceptional in their comfort. Have you noticed how many seats, especially leather ones, your posterior just seemingly sits atop? A whole new level of luxury surrounds gently sinking into the Evoque’s seats. The support remains in all the right places, but distributed so that pressure points disappear. The rear seats, unfortunately, limit legroom, and the high belt line fosters a somewhat claustrophobic feel. My tester, in P250 trim, sported a turbocharged 2.0-liter fourcylinder engine, with a 246-horsepower kick and 269 pound-feet of torque. Also available, the P300 offers 296 horsepower from the same engine through the addition of a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Driving the P250 isn’t a slam-dunk, though. It accelerates briskly

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according to the numbers (0 to 60 in around 6½ seconds), but it doesn’t feel that quick thanks to a highly damped throttle response and a nine-speed automatic tuned to feel more elastic than sharp. It’s not turbo lag; it feels like a deliberate decision among engineers to soften every impulse – not an inappropriate decision, given the intended buyer. After a few stoplights, the right foot acclimates, and you realize if you want a feeling of briskness off the line, the pedal needs a good jab right from the first glint of green. Much like the acceleration – acceptable without being a strength or a weakness – the new Evoque’s handling exhibits similar acceptability. Body roll? Well-controlled. Steering? Responsive if perhaps a bit dart-prone. Overall, the balance through corners feels neutral and predictable, but the confidence to go faster never comes. But again, this segment really doesn’t expect that. At highway speeds, however, the Evoque shines, remaining smooth and whisper-quiet – easily the quietest sub-$50,000 vehicle I’ve driven, on par with the also quiet-for-its-price Lincoln Aviator I raved about last month. You can’t fake this level of still at 75 mph; it requires an ultra-rigid chassis architecture, proper application of sound-deadening and a high-level build quality. Not once did I hear a single squeak or rattle, and even with the stereo at levels as loud as I can handle, the door panels didn’t resonate with the bass line. So the scorecard shows style as a win, with the seats another gold star and the bank-vaultlike sound level especially noteworthy. However, what many think of with the Land Rover brand is off-road capability, and although I didn’t personally test that aspect, the Evoque makes a promise of being better than its competitors. For some of my other favorites in the segment, such as the Mazda CX-5 Signature and the Volvo XC40, driving down a gravel road is considered off-roading. But the Evoque can go where those top picks can’t, with the ability to traverse 23.6 inches of standing water and 8.3 inches of ground clearance at a 25-degree approach angle. The Evoque also features driving modes like sand, grass, gravel, snow, and mud and ruts. Such modes, moreover, function as more than mere window dressing; the electronic differential can open or close clutch packs at each wheel and put power wherever needed. Land Rover built its name with off-road capability, and even in the Evoque, which likely will rarely stray from tarmac, that legacy continues to be honored. So where does the 2020 Evoque land in a crowded field? For a buyer seeking a luxury experience without the corresponding price tag, the Evoque fills that bill quite well. Cars this quiet at highway speeds are few, and when considering price, you could count them on one hand. Stylish, luxurious, affordable – although the Evoque can’t check every box, it does check some rather important ones.

PRICE AS TESTED: $49,512 LOANER FROM: Plaza Land Rover St. Louis 11654 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur 314-582-4599, landroverstlouis.com

Saint LouiS Priory SchooL

EDUCATION Spotlight By Maggie Peters

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Providing the highest quality Catholic and Benedictine education since 1956, Saint Louis Priory School is predicated on western classical traditions and develops skills in boys grades seven through 12.

n today’s fast-paced, digital age, young men can feel overwhelmed, lost or isolated. Saint Louis Priory School seeks to ground its students in faith and community, as well as provide a well-rounded education that prepares them for the needs of today. Founded in 1956, in partnership with the Benedictine Ampleforth Abbey in England, Priory was built upon the mission of providing young men with a Catholic and Benedictine education of the highest caliber. “[Priory offers] an education that is both spiritually and humanly formative,” expresses headmaster Father Cuthbert Elliott. “We started out with just one class and gradually built our way up.” Today, the academic program focuses on four major areas: Humanities, including English, history and social studies; visual and performing arts; science, math and technology; and modern and classical languages. “The focus [is] on skill development,” explains associate headmaster, Dr. Jared Rashford. “We believe having students take coursework in these areas sets them up for success.” “The campus is 150 acres, and the students have autonomy on how they use the space,” Elliott adds. “They become very independent in their academic experience.” As students advance into their sophomore through senior years, they are given more opportunity to take different electives or advance in a particular subject.

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plan your tour of saint louis priory school by calling 314-434-3690, ext. 101 or by e-mail at admissions@priory.org. For more information: Saint Louis Priory School, 500 S. Mason Road, St. Louis, 314-434-3690, priory.org

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One subject specific to Priory is its medieval arts class. There, students learn calligraphy and stained glass and are provided opportunities for further advancement within the school’s medieval arts guild, the only one of its kind at the high school level in the United States. “We’re very proud to give them ways of being creative and collaborative while keeping it in the context of our roots as a western Catholic school,” Elliott says. In the more than 60 years since its founding, Priory has certainly grown from a single class. Elliott explains that Priory seeks to continue growing not in size but in satisfying the needs of students over time. “The development I’m interested in is programs around mental health and wellbeing,” he says. “Helping meet [students] in the digital world, while helping them be social in real life, and teaching our boys to live fully in a community.” “A school that is Catholic and Benedictine means a strong community,” Rashford adds. “We’re very intentional about supporting our boys and creating a sense of community.” Priory’s Tutoria program builds that community growth by creating small groups that span grade levels, which give younger students a mentor and older students the opportunity to learn leadership skills. The school is open to students of all faiths, but it does place importance on growing students’ spiritual values and offers prayer groups and retreats. “We try to create a space for students to have encounters with God,” Elliott says. “We want to teach a culture of humility, love and respect in a very deliberate way. That’s our Benedictine heritage.”

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• Twenty-six percent of perimenopausal and menopausal women experience night sweats and sleep disturbances, which may lead to “brain fog.”

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he field of medicine is ever evolving. While how insurance claims are processed can dictate how patients are cared for, one St. Louis physician, Dr. Becky Lynn, has found a way to put her patients first. Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health focuses on women’s sexual health and treating menopause. Lynn further distinguishes herself as a physician by offering concierge care to her clients, allowing them to get the attention and care she feels all patients deserve. “With concierge care, the physician limits the number of patients she has, but she gets to spend much more time with her patients and really gets to know them,” Lynn describes. “You get all the time you need with your doctor. You can discuss however many issues you want – there’s no limit, while, in standard medicine, insurance doesn’t cover more than one issue in a visit.” Practicing as an OBGYN since 2003, Lynn’s expertise has captured the attention of a worldwide audience, with invitations to speak across the United States and internationally. A frequent guest on podcasts, she has also been quoted in Martha Stewart Living magazine and More magazine. “I work hard to advance women’s sexual health and menopause,” Lynn attests. “Sexual health can sound like a small issue but it has a multiplier effect. It starts with a problem. Then, it effects the relationship between the couple. Those relationship problems can spill over into family problems.” A woman’s sexual health can also be adversely affected by a certain stage of life. Women, Lynn points out, are now living well into their menopausal years. In addition to low libido and painful sex, they can suffer from hot flashes, anxiety, depression, weight gain, hair loss and skin changes – all of which can influence one’s wellbeing. As a NAMS certified menopause provider, a difficult-to-attain status given by the North American Menopause Society, Lynn is uniquely qualified to treat perimenopausal and menopausal patients. In addition, she serves on the board of directors for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and as chairman of the advocacy committee. “I want to share my knowledge about menopause and sexual health,” Lynn says, “so that women can go through menopause without being miserable and lead happy, healthy lives.” Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health, St. Luke’s Hospital, 226 S. Woods Mill Road, Suite 46W, Chesterfield, 314-934-0551, evorabydrbeckylynn.com

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58 DINNER & A SHOW

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THE WINE LIFE

FEATURE: THE WINE AND CHEESE PLACE

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ast October, Knockout BBQ, in St. Louis’ Tower Grove East neighborhood, came out of the corner swinging. The full-service barbecue eatery from Baileys’ Restaurants shares space with Rooster South Grand and features traditional American “Q,” such as Carolina pulled pork and Texas brisket, with globally inspired flavors and specials. “St. Louis is still the best city in the world to keep growing,” owners Dave and Kara Bailey stated in a press release. “What makes our particular BBQ concept stand out is world-class flavor and amazing sauces.” Knockout BBQ (the eighth venture under the Baileys’ umbrella company) fills 1,500 square feet that previously served as a rear dining area for Rooster. Kara Bailey developed the interior design, which features a warm color palette and midcentury design elements – an homage to the building’s original glassbox architecture circa the 1960s. The room connects to

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a 2,200-square-foot enclosed patio. The Baileys’ director of operations and culinary development, Andy White, developed the menu using the house smoker from Cape Girardeau’s Ole Hickory Pits, while chef Jeremy Kirby (of the Baileys’ Small Batch) contributed vegetarian options like skewers incorporating the popular meat substitute seitan. According to Dave Bailey, White joined Baileys’ Restaurants within the past year or so, having previously served as executive chef at two other area restaurant-industry ventures. The Knockout BBQ menu begins with shareables, among them baked-to-order cornbread with cheddar, chiles and hot honey butter, and the Texas Twinkie, a bacon-wrapped poblano filled with brisket cream cheese. Sandwich options include a take on a Philly cheesesteak with Texas-style brisket smoked for 12 hours, sautéed peppers and onions, cheese sauce and pepperoncinis.

By Mabel Suen “We draw influences from all over, but we’re focused on St. Louis and what we hope our friends and neighbors will like,” Dave Bailey says. Combos enable guests to personalize their own platters. They can choose from pulled pork, pulled chicken, turkey and brisket. A half chicken and a 1-pound, inch-thick, bone-in, shoulder-cut pork steak are also available. Each plate comes with coleslaw, bread, pickles and two sides, like macaroni and cheese, pit beans or braised collards. “The meats are dialed in and superdelicious, with really good rubs that don’t interfere with the meat and kind of coax more flavors out,” Dave Bailey says. “They stand alone without sauce, but we worked really hard on the sauces as well.” The eatery offers half a dozen such sauces to pair with any meal: Kansas City, Texas, Carolina, St. Louis, Alabama and Korean. The Alabama white sauce, for instance, often serves as a go-to for poultry, while the

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Knockout BBQ

&Summer: A Show The Donna Summer Musical

By Mark Bretz | Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy

sweet, rich traditional St. Louis sauce adds pep to pork steaks. Additional offerings include baby back ribs, a butter wedge salad and Brunswick stew. For dessert, guests can choose from such options as gooey butter cake with seasonal fruit and their choice of sauce: chocolate bourbon pecan, raspberry rosé or caramel toffee crunch. The drink menu, meanwhile, features nine beers on tap, a small selection of wines and nonalcoholic options like chai milk punch with spiced chai, milk, coconut and sweet potato syrup. Cocktails created by Justin Austermann, the Baileys’ executive director of operations and bar guru, include the Midwest Marg, with Milagro Silver tequila, Fanta Orange, lime and salt – a sufficiently kicky elixir to enjoy at Knockout BBW before visiting The Fabulous Fox Theatre to enjoy Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. “We hope that this will be another awesome addition to the amazing culinary scene on South Grand,” Dave Bailey says in summation.

Knockout BBQ, 3150 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, 314-300-2944, knockoutstl.com

‌Story: LaDonna Adrian Gaines had a supportive family, parents and siblings who made her feel loved. She had a talent for singing, which received a “baptism by fire” when, as a 10-year-old, she filled in at the last minute for a singer at her family’s church. She eventually latched onto a role in a touring production of Hair in Munich and had her daughter Mimi with an Austrian actor named Sommer, but the marriage didn’t last. Soon, “Donna Summer’s” talents as a singer and songwriter caught the interest of music producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, who helped propel her to a career that eventually brought her recognition as the “queen of disco,” an appellation she disliked but eventually accepted as part of the price of fame. Summer eventually hit the top of the music charts in a variety of genres and married a musician named Bruce Sudano, with whom she had two more daughters, Brooklyn and Amanda. Summer had 42 hit singles, mostly in the ’70s and ’80s, and won five Grammy Awards. She became an accomplished painter, designed her own costumes for her shows and proved to the world that “She Works Hard for the Money.” Summer succumbed to lung cancer in 2012 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame posthumously the next year. Highlights: Summer’s greatest hits are front and center in this Broadway musical about her life and career, courtesy of some lively choreography and robust singing. Other Info: Summer, a jukebox musical, incorporates nearly two dozen of the singer’s tunes in one act and runs one hour and 45 minutes. The show premiered in late 2017 at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and opened on Broadway in 2018, followed by a North American tour that began in late last September. Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and director Des McAnuff (who won a Tony Award for another jukebox musical, Jersey Boys) wrote the book for this lightweight musical, which features songs written by Summer, Moroder, Paul Jabara and others. It benefits mostly from the lively, quirky choreography by Tonywinner Sergio Trujillo, which pairs nicely with the energetic music for the show’s best moments. That music, which consists of both ballads and more up-tempo numbers, is performed admirably by a five-piece band conducted by music director Amanda Morton. It’s easy to understand why Summer lasted less than a year on Broadway. Its simplistic and relatively shallow book rushes through important moments in

Summer’s life in its attempt to cram so many of her hits into a one-act show. Although most of those hits occurred in the ’70s and ’80s, the look and concept for Summer feel much more modern – not necessarily a good thing. Tossed-in, fleeting references to homophobia, child sexual assault, and attempted rape and murder result in a murky hodgepodge that strains for consistency. That said, the musical features fine singing performances by the trio of women who portray three stages in Summer’s life. Dan’yelle Williamson serves as narrator for the goings-on as Diva Donna, while also belting out memorable efforts such as “I Feel Love” and “MacArthur Park,” commanding the stage in the process. Alex Hairston brings sass and pizazz to the role of Disco Donna, taking the enthusiastic audience along on such Summer standards as “Love to Love You Baby” and “Hot Stuff.” Finally, Olivia Elease Hardy charms in the part of Duckling Donna (and also Mimi), persuading her strict parents to give their blessing to her quest for a show business career. John Gardiner fills the bill as Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart, and Erick Pinnick lends gravitas to the role of Summer’s firm but loving father, Andrew Gaines. Overall, unfortunately, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical would work better as a straightforward musical revue rather than the stilted, incomplete musical that it is now.

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Around Town

By Andrea Smith

Sat., Feb. 1

New York-based touring ensemble Alarm Will Sound is joining Alyssa Pyper for the world premiere of Pyper’s new musical work, DESCANSOS. The Spanish word descanso means “rest” or “relief,” and in this work, it describes roadside memorials that mark where loved ones have died. The performance in St. Louis will also feature work by electronic musician Lucrecia Dalt. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the 560 Music Center at Washington University in St. Louis. Tickets range from $5 to $20. alarmwillsound.com.

Fri., Jan. 31

Get a look at Bonboni Mercantile Co.’s newest items, and enjoy an evening of complimentary bubbly and snacks during the 2020 BONBONI STYLE LAUNCH: VIP PREVIEW NIGHT. The eclectic home and gift shop in St. Louis’ historic Shaw neighborhood features a mix of vintage and modern items. The event is free, with items available for purchase. Because the guest list is limited to 45, reservations are necessary; use the invite button on the event’s Facebook page to get an in-store discount during the 5 to 8 p.m. event. bonbonistl.com.

Sun., Feb. 2

Whether you’re in it for the sport, the halftime performance or the commercials, you can see it all on a 40-foot screen during the BUD LIGHT SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY in Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis. The watch party within the FOX Sports Midwest Live! Venue is being marketed as the biggest football game party in the city, featuring drink specials and a variety of seating options. Ticket prices vary. Book a table for up to eight people, and graze the menu while cheering on your team. Otherwise, pay for general admission, and just enjoy the energetic atmosphere. The event begins at 4 p.m. stlballparkvillage.com.

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‌Tue., Jan. 28 Sat., Feb. 1

If you wake up with a sugar craving, consider this the socially acceptable day for giving in to that morning sweet tooth. The first Saturday of February has been dubbed ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY, and businesses in the metro area are going along with it. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood uncases its new Skillet Cinnamon Roll ice cream and serves coffee floats from 8 a.m. till noon. At Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery, the first 50 people who arrive wearing pajamas receive a free coffee mug, and from 8 to 11 a.m., the shop does giveaways while scooping up breakfast-themed ice creams. eventbrite.com; clementinescreamery.com.

Boost your midweek mood with an event that combines cuddling pets and sipping themed cocktails. PAWS @ PIECES brings adoptable puppies and kittens into the local community to meet potential owners through a monthly partnership between the Animal Protective Association of Missouri and Pieces: The St. Louis Board Game Bar & Cafe in St. Louis’ storied Soulard neighborhood. People who adopt a pet during the event receive a lifetime membership to the cafe’s game library, and all library fees from the evening will be donated to the association. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. stlpieces.com.

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