February 26, 2016 by Ladue News

2016 bmw 340i xdrive

ben poremba’s clayton eatery

lori coulter’s custom swimwear

TEST DRIVE

PASSPORT TO PARIGI

SUIT YOURSELF

Style. Society. Success. | February 26, 2016

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Abode Feature:

PLANNING SPRING GARDENS As everyone counts the minutes till winter ends, LN regular Connie Mitchell chats with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Sara Neil about mulching, late frosts and other matters of horticultural importance.

Covenant House Missouri Literacy Society of Ready Readers St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities Joshua Chamberlain Society National Children’s Cancer Society Upcoming Gatherings

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Design Elements The Trio: Channeling Chanel Feature: Planning Spring Gardens

Make a Statement Best Face Forward Feature: Lori Coulter Swimwear

THE DAILY The Daily Mini Feature:

COOKING WITH KIDS

Chef John Johnson of River City Casino treats LN readers to five delightful child-friendly recipes – including a chicken dish involving crushed Froot Loops!

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2016 bmw 340i xdrive

ben poremba’s clayton eatery

lori coulter’s custom swimwear

TEST DRIVE

PASSPORT TO PARIGI

SUIT YOURSELF

Style. Society. Success. | February 26, 2016

Support Dogs, Inc. is an organization that provides highly skilled service dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely trained therapy teams in the community, offering dignity, hope and independence to those they serve. Pictured on the cover is Sandy Snawder, with Dexter. Photo by Sarah Conard. To learn more, visit supportdogs.org or call 314-997-2325. The story begins on page 12.

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LadueNews.com | FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Arts and Education Council

ABODE

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TESTDRIVING THE BMW 340I

Mercy Health Foundation

STYLE

The Daily Feature:

In taking the 2016 BMW 340i on a multiple-day test drive, Ryan Scott notes, “I probed the limits of this car and can say that I didn’t come close to finding them.”

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Kids MD C Suite Business Notes Crossword Puzzle Mini Feature: Cooking With Kids Feature: Test-Driving the BMW 340i

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Dinner & A Show Around Town Feature: Ben Poremba’s Parigi

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gatesworth has the best restaurants around with unique dishes and excellent service.â&#x20AC;? Resident Dr. Martin Gordon

At The Gatesworth, choices are mine to make. I can stay in and cook, order room service or meet up with my friends and family at one of three unique restaurants. To enjoy casual, delicious meals, I visit the Palm Court. For a more formal dining experience, I go the The Colonnade. And I stop by The Bistro for flatbread pizzas and other Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to the dozens of menu options, I can always ask Chef Brian Hardy to prepare something special. With flexible dining hours, private dining venues and comprehensive room service, I experience dining at The Gatesworth, My Way. For more information call (314) 993-0111 or stop by for a personal visit.

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EDITOR IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE, IT’S OUR PLEASURE TO SHARE A FIRST look at St. Louis restaurateur and James Beard nominee Ben Poremba’s newest venture, Parigi, in downtown Clayton. Writer Mallory Gnaegy writes that Poremba, “…marries thoughtful French culinary technique with the heart of Italian cooking” at Parigi, which is located inside luxury apartment complex Clayton on the Park. The restaurant opened for dinner service on Feb. 19, serving main courses including a 32-ounce bistecca alla fiorentina and steak Svizzera, an Italian version of a hamburger. Glimpse the interior and more of the menu in the Arts & Culture feature. Meanwhile, flip to The Daily to get behind the wheel of the 2016 BMW 340i xDrive from Plaza BMW in Creve Coeur. Test Drive writer Ryan Scott describes the prototypical sports sedan as anything but typical: “I know the car has limits, but they’re seemingly out of reach on public roads. Sifting through all the appropriate adjectives, the most apt one is easy. This car is approachable by any driver. Even with all performance, features and technology, the 340i slips on and fits like a well-worn glove.” Whether planning a trip to the newest and most notable spots in town or shopping for the latest in luxury vehicles, I hope that the stories in this issue surprise and delight you.

Liz Miller Senior Editor

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Classical music and classic couture are

Congrats to the team of students from Ladue Middle School who recently

We’re Sorry: In the Feb. 5

coming together at St. Louis Symphony’s

secured a spot in the National Science Bowl Competition! In the Jan. 2

edition, the Giljum family

Four Seasons of Fashion on Mon., April 4.

Ladue News, we profiled the team of young science enthusiasts as they

Guests will be greeted with a red carpet at

prepared to compete in the Missouri Regional Middle School Science

the can’t-miss event, which will feature a

Bowl, which was held this past weekend. The team will now advance

runway presentation of couture presented by

to the national competition finals, hosted from April 28 to May 2 in

Cameron Silver, renowned fashion director

Washington, D.C. The top 16 middle-school teams in the national finals

and founder of Los Angeles’ premier vintage

each win $1,000 for their schools’ science departments.

boutique, Decades. Couture pieces including those by Versace, Christian Dior, YSL and more will be beautifully interwoven with a chamber performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, led by concertmaster David Halen with St. Louis Symphony musicians. Event chairs, co-chairs and honorary chairs include Miran Halen, chair; Faith Berger, co-chair; Kim Miller, co-chair; Janice Seele, co-chair; Matt Bruckel and Katherine Green Bruckel, honorary chairs; and Tom and Carol Voss, honorary chairs. To learn more about this fabulous event, visit stlsymphony.org.

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St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System has issued a call for nominations for seniors to be recognized at its 2016 Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans gala. St. Andrew’s is seeking nominations for dynamic adults age 75 and older from across the St. Louis area. Each year, the organization’s Ageless Gala highlights area seniors for their many incredible contributions on the job front and in areas such as philanthropy and volunteer service. Nominations are being accepted now through March 25 for the Ageless Gala, which is scheduled for Sun., Oct. 23.

was identified as living in

Maplewood, when in reality they reside in Richmond

Heights. We apologize for the unfortunate error.

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NEW PRICE | 5 Ladue Hills Ladue Schools $445,000

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$849,000

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$395,000

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$809,000

710 S. HANLEY, UNIT 11B, Clayton.

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11 HACIENDA, Ladue.

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710 SOUTH HANLEY, UNIT 4D, Clayton.

$279,000

7728 SHIRLEY DRIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton.

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19 CARRSWOLD DRIVE, Clayton.

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BLUFFS OF ST. ALBANS, st. Albans.

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9 WILLOW HILL, Ladue.

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4585 AUSTIN KNOLL COURT, st. Charles.

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6 MONARCH TRACE, UNIT 206, Chesterfield.

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1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue.

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8 FOREST CLUB DRIVE, Clarkson Valley.

$659,000

11920 AUTUMN LAKES DRIVE, Maryland Heights.

$139,900

2 HOLIDAY LANE, Frontenac.

$1,799,000

545 GASCONY WAY, Warson Woods.

$479,500

9004 N. SWAN CIRCLE, Brentwood.

$135,000

30 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, Town & Country.

$1,795,000

5 LADUE HILLS, Ladue schools.

$445,000

2 GLEN CREEK, Ladue.

$1,795,000

2477 INDIAN TREE CIRCLE, Wildwood.

$439,900

48 PORTLAND PLACE, Cwe.

$1,695,000

1071 KEYSTONE TRAIL, Wildwood.

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2 LOG CABIN DRIVE, Ladue.

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7457 CORNELL AVENUE, university City.

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1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

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215 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

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7512 BALSON AVENUE, university City.

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18051 SHEPARD RIDGE, Wildwood.

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10 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.

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8700 WHITE AVENUE, Brentwood.

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1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

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his year is already a big one for Support Dogs, Inc. The national nonprofit started 2016 off with a new president, a new building and the hopes of having an even bigger influence on the community. Support Dogs, Inc. is an organization that provides highly skilled service dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely trained therapy teams in the community, offering dignity, hope and independence to those they serve. Each day, Support Dogs’ volunteers and staff work to open doors to independence by providing assistance dogs to the disabled, therapy dog services to at-risk and ill populations, reading assistance to area students and educational programming to schools and businesses. Anne Klein has been the president of Support Dogs for around a month, and the organization moved into its new facility on Feb. 15. Though it’s been a whirlwind, there’s a lot to look forward to. Klein says the organization’s big annual gala is coming up April 16 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. The gala, titled “A Fetching Affair” for the first time, will kick off by providing guests with a signature cocktail. As guests browse the silent auction, they’ll have the chance to check out demonstrations by Support Dogs’ pooches. Following dinner, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a live auction, featuring naming rights for a litter of puppies, Cardinals suite tickets and more. “Guy Phillips will be our emcee, and he always does a wonderful job,” Klein says. “We’re also going to have a dessert and candy bar, so that’s going to be unique.”

The gala’s proceeds will be used to work toward the organization’s goal of growing the placement of dogs to 50 a year. Right now, Klein says, there’s a two- to three-year waiting list. Though Support Dogs helps people with physical disabilities such a multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s disease, its support isn’t limited to individuals who need an assistance or service dog. Some of Support Dogs’ programs include the TOUCH Program (Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers), Paws for Reading and Courtroom Dogs. The TOUCH Program certifies volunteers and their own dogs to visit facilities in which the patients or residents can benefit from interaction with a trained fourlegged friend. The program isn’t breed-specific, and dogs are accepted based on their temperament and willingness to interact with people. “What a lot of people don’t realize is that the dogs you see at the children’s hospital and in elderly care facilities have been specially trained in the TOUCH Program,” Klein says. Paws for Reading places dogs in a classroom or library setting as an incentive for children to read more and read better. Klein says this program is exceptional for young readers because the dogs are nonjudgmental and help kids have the confidence to read out loud. Courtroom Dogs are placed with individuals who work with children and adults who have been mentally, physically and/or sexually abused. The dogs are part of the forensic-interview process to help gather information from the individual. Support Dogs has been able to place 500 dogs over the course of the organization’s work. The goal with the new facility is to be able to grow the number of canine companions Support Dogs is able to place. “The new building is 20,000 square feet,” Klein says. “We have more than 565 volunteers who work an average of 20 hours a week. Because of this, we were able to log 634,000 volunteer-hours in 2015.” Thanks to a successful capital campaign, Support Dogs was able to raise nearly $4 million to fund the new building. “It’s amazing to see the mission play out every day with the people we serve and the dogs we have here,” Klein says. Support Dogs, Inc., 10955 Linpage Place, St. Louis, 314-997-2325, supportdogs.org

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riends and supporters of Covenant House Missouri recently joined together for the eighth annual Stan Musial Hall of Fame Gala. The fun and festive night raised funds for this respected not-for-profit organization known for guiding youth who are homeless to design their own paths to independence. The regal event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel and featured honorary chair Nicole Woodie, chief coordinator of the Big Play Hayes Foundation, established by William Hayes of the former St. Louis Rams. The gala included a cocktail reception, as well as silent and live auctions. During the “Fund a Youth” portion of the live auction, guests were encouraged to raise their paddles and show their support for the thousands of youths receiving services through Covenant House Missouri. Co-chairs of this year’s event were Jon and Cheryl Nienas.

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oard members, friends and volunteers of the Literacy Society of Ready Readers gathered at the home of board members Linda and Steve Finerty to celebrate their inaugural Major Giving Campaign. Individuals who donated $1,000 or more were recognized as part of the Literacy Society, and those gifts were matched by an anonymous donor. Each year, more than 10,000 preschoolers are read to at 181 earlychildhood centers in the St. Louis area. The Ready Readers’ early-literacy program for children in low-income communities receives more than 65,000 new books distributed by 550 volunteers who read weekly to children. Steve and Linda Finerty

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he St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities celebrated their 56th anniversary at the 29th annual Winterball Karneval that took place at the Clayton Plaza Hotel in Clayton. A major fundraiser for the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, the annual Winterball brought together guests, members, patrons and corporate sponsors from the surrounding area for a fun-filled evening, in the spirit of the Mardi Gras season. “The Roaring ’20s” was this year’s theme, which included live painting by renowned artist Jennifer Hayes, a silent auction, a three-course dinner, dancing and special surprises. Co-chairs of this year’s event included Bob Case and Dorris Keeven-Franke. Monies raised support scholarships and stipends for German programs and exchanges with Stuttgart at Saint Louis University, Webster University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, John Burroughs School, Parkway South High School, Lindbergh High School, the German School Association and the German Culture Center at UMSL.

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he Price of Freedom Gala, a militaryinspired evening to benefit The Joshua Chamberlain Society, was recently held at the Marriot Grand Hotel in downtown St. Louis. The event was held to provide aid for severely wounded militaryservice members and the families of killed-in-action members of our military. The evening honored current Joshua Chamberlain Society heroes while raising funds that allow the organization to support additional heroes. Co-chairs of the event included Matt and Shannon Cutler and Rebecca and Randy Soriano. The evening featured a cocktail hour, dinner and several presentations from special guest speakers. Gail Kriete, Taylor Heldt

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he National Children’s Cancer Society recently held its annual Evening With the Cardinals, featuring St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame former pitcher Bob Gibson and former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre. These baseball legends and longtime friends shared behind-the-scenes stories and reminisced about their illustrious careers. Dan McLaughlin of Fox Sports Midwest served as emcee and hosted a moderated question-and-answer session. The evening also included silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind memorabilia. A patron cocktail party and dinner preceded the event. All proceeds support the organization’s mission of providing emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.

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t. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute recognizes the importance of mental health and training those who impact the population through diagnosis and treatment. To spotlight its efforts, the Institute is hosting its eighth annual Spring Fling, an evening of celebration centered on bringing awareness to the organization’s cause. “We have a big impact across the mental-health system,” co-chair Shannon Bagley says. “STLPI is a too well-kept secret, and this event is really targeted to raise awareness.” This year’s Spring Fling takes place in the upscale Caramel Room at Historic Chocolate Factory with its dramatic décor and well-designed space. The event promises entertainment, as well as tantalizing bites and libations. “It’s a fun venue – really quite spectacular – and it lends itself well to our event,” Jay Engler, the head of the sponsorship committee, says. “In recent years, we’ve adopted a wine theme for the Spring Fling and kept it a little less structured, with more emphasis on social interaction. People can come and visit, and

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enjoy a glass of wine.” In his fifth year, Engler has found success in this combination of a low-key ambiance and tempting vinos. From wine servings to an exciting silent auction and wine pull, the Spring Fling also promises live entertainment in the form of a cabaret singer. Additionally, the Spring Fling showcases the earnest mission of the Institute, which seeks to improve mental health and well-being in the community through education, research and training. Rooted in psychoanalytic theory and practice, the Institute trains professionals at every level, utilizing valuable resources and encouraging in-depth treatment centered on the emotional understanding of each patient. “From clinical training and program to a substantial library, and speakers heard across the U.S. and beyond, the Institute is effective through its many educational services,” committee member, Gary Godwin shares. The Institute has a vast influence on the mental-health community, allowing the organization to focus its energies on multiple areas where assistance is most needed.

For co-chair Maria Taxman, the Institute’s mission recognizes an important, and often overlooked, portion of the community. “I am Hispanic and on the board of directors,” Taxman says. “Our mission is to work within the Greater St. Louis community, promoting mental health through psychoanalytic education, training and research. As an advocate for the Hispanic Community, I’m proud to be part of the Institute which has reached out to the Hispanic Community. The Institute has developed a well received pilot program, complete with bilingual on-site therapists, to provide low-fee mental health treatment for immigrants and refugees.” The real impact of the Institute is felt by those looking for a unique understanding of their individual situations. “It’s not a pill or a 15-minute interview,” Godwin says. “This is an in-depth, relationship-building approach to understand the fundamentals which make good mental health.” 314-361-7075, stlpi.org 8820 Ladue Road, Third Floor, St. Louis, Mo 63124

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o outside and look down. Do you see any signs of life? Is the grass greening a bit? Are tender shoots beginning to poke through last year’s mulch? Even if it’s not yet apparent, your garden is stirring beneath the surface, and it won’t be long before you see signs of life. It’s time to prepare and plan for the new gardening season, and Sara Neil, a horticulturist with the Missouri Botanical Garden, has some advice. “Now is the time to start cleaning up your garden and getting it ready for spring,” she says. “I recommend cleaning up any leaves that are left over, cutting back perennials and cleaning up other debris. It’s always good to start spring with a clean garden, as it reduces the chance of disease or pests persisting on the old foliage or leaf cover and infecting this year’s growth. It’s also a good chance for you to get a jump-start on edging your beds so they are ready for any spring mulching you might want to do.” Spent foliage from last season’s irises, day lilies or border plants, for example, should be removed and destroyed before new growth begins. Removing debris and obvious rotting foliage also helps prevent further rot and fungus during springtime’s damp conditions. And remember to let your plants feel the warm spring sun by being judicious about mulching, waiting until plants begin to green so you don’t cover them over by mistake. Once things are tidy, it might be image courtesy of the Missouri tempting to start planting, but Neil advises Botanical garden using some restraint. Late frosts are hard to predict, so mid-April is the earliest she suggests for putting in new plants. “However, if you do have new plants out or a prized plant has started to come up too early, you can cover the plant with fabric, which acts as insulation for the plants against the cold air,” she says. “Frost fabric is available at stores, but any fabric will do – just make sure to pull it off once the threat of frost has passed.” Another option is plastic buckets, she adds. Bulbs tend to be the first plants to appear in the garden. Irises, tulips, hyacinths and daffodils provide spring color after being planted in the fall and cooled in the soil throughout the winter. “What are great about bulbs, especially daffodils, are the leaves are very hardy against late frost,” Neil says, “so even if you see your bulbs pushing up green, they’ll be OK, and there’s no need to cover them.” She recommends pansies or violets as good choices of spring annuals, but wouldn’t suggest planting even those until late March at the earliest. Perennials, which bloom season after season, including hostas (pictured left), day lilies and daisies, might need to be divided, and spring is the perfect time to do so. “If you observed last year that your perennial wasn’t flowering as prolifically as it has in the past, it’s probably time for a division,” Neil says. “If the clump is bare in the middle, giving it a doughnut effect, it’s probably

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time to divide. If your plant is simply taking up too much space and you want to reduce its size, that’s another reason to divide.” However, dividing perennials in the spring might affect this year’s bloom. “If you can’t decide if your plant needs to be divided, fall is also a good time to divide your perennials,” she adds. Each plant is different when it comes to dividing. “Depending on the size of the clump, sometimes it is best to lift the whole thing from the ground and divide by breaking apart the clump and putting it back when you want,” Neil says. “A good division will reinvigorate the plant and help with flowering, so make sure to look up the proper division techniques for the plant you want to divide.” As you prepare for the planting and growing season, take time to learn more about your soil. Understanding your soil’s composition and chemistry will help determine what types of fertilizer or other soil amendments are needed, as well as help you choose plants that thrive in your garden’s specific conditions. Soil testing is especially helpful if you haven’t had much luck with your gardening efforts, Neil says. It might be the soil, not your gardening prowess, that’s to blame. “The content of the soil can have a great effect on plant performance and health,” she says. “Another good opportunity to test soil is if you are starting a new garden bed, before you plant anything. It’s much easier to fix soil before the plants go in.” University of Missouri Extension offers soil testing for $22, and you can drop off samples at its two locations in St. Louis or at its Creve Coeur location. The Missouri Botanical Garden also offers a number of classes on spring gardening and lawn care, beginning in March, for those whose green thumbs are still on the green side. Information on University of Missouri Extension’s soil-testing instructions and testing locations can be found at extension.missouri. edu/stlouis. Find a complete list of Missouri Botanical Garden classes at missouribotanicalgarden.org.

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1333 Wildhorse Meadows By Amanda Dahl

esiding on a quiet cul-de-sac in Chesterfield, this brick-and-stone manse sits elevated atop a luxurious landscape to bid you bonjour. Wake up inside the spacious master suite, and be greeted by gorgeous millwork and a separate sitting area, which invites you to sit a spell before you tackle the day. Make your way down to the heart of the home, where the kitchen opens up to reveal custom cabinetry, granite countertops and upgraded appliances. Its dark hardwood floors lead you to explore the open layout, featuring a breakfast area and vaulted hearth room, with a distinctive fireplace at the helm. The 2-story great room serves as an ideal location to entertain family and guests with a captivating view of the pool area. Suggest a swim and take everyone outside to marvel at the impressive backyard oasis, complete with three patio areas and a tempting in-ground pool. As you yourself dive into the refreshing water, remember to take a look back and soak in the view of this lavish abode.

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THIS 4-BEDROOM, 3 FULL- AND 1 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN CHESTERFIELD IS LISTED FOR $1,149,900.

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CHESTERFIELD 29 Upper Conway $895,000 Elegant and spacious former display home BRENDA ZILKA 636-394-9300

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ST. LOUIS 1284 Tammany $835,000 Beautiful, updated 2 story KATHLEEN WOODWORTH 636-394-9300

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12142 12142 Carberry Carberry Place Place 8025 8025 maryland maryland Ave. Ave. #14D #14D

Town Town and and Country Country Clayton Clayton

$960,000 $960,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

3,773 3,773 2,414 2,414

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66 33

150 150 Carondelet Carondelet Plaza Plaza #2501 #2501

Clayton Clayton

$1,650,000 $1,650,000

2,754 2,754

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BATH Drive BATH DOM DOM7370 Huntleigh Woods 7370 Westmoreland Westmoreland Drive 2688Roclare Lane Huntleigh Woods 33 44 55 55

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745 N. Taylor Ave. 11 11 745 N. Taylor Ave.

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36 36 99 1,004 1,004 77 00 88 77 66 77 44 66

30 Fieldstone Trail 3310412 road 49 Drive 10412 Litzsinger Litzsinger road 49 Trent Trent Drive

367 367 121 121

205 205 10123 Winding ridge road 69 69 10123 Winding ridge road

22 Upper Upper Warson Warson road road

ADDRESS ADDRESS 33 Garden Garden Lane Lane

28 28 overbrook overbrook Drive Drive

By ByRobyn RobynDexter Dexter By Robyn Dexter

150 150 N. N. Central Central Ave. Ave.

MUNICIPALITY MUNICIPALITY Kirkwood Kirkwood

PRICE SQ. PRICE SQ. FT. FT. BED BED BATH BATH $900,000 3,478 5 55 $900,000 3,478 5 11 Ladue $810,900 3,004 55 33 11 Hacienda Hacienda Drive Drive Ladue $810,900 3,004 By Dexter By Robyn Robyn Dexter ‌ A DDRESS MUNICIPALITY PRICE SQUARE FEET BED BATH 150 N. Central Ave. 15010411 N. Central Ave. road Conway Frontenac $825,000 4,000 55 55 10411 Conway road Frontenac $825,000 4,000 ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY PRICE SQ. FT. BED Clayton $1,095,000 4 4 24 $879,000 Wydown Terrace ADDRESS PRICE SQ. FT. 4,345 BED BATH BATH 21 Ladue 3,461 44 MUNICIPALITY 44 21 berkley berkley Lane Lane Ladue $879,000 3,461 33 Garden Lane Kirkwood $900,000 3,478 5 5 52 $900,000 LakeLane Forest Drive Richmond $1,175,000 4 5 5 Garden $900,000 3,478 4,054 5 1011 Frontenac 4,176 44 Kirkwood 44 Heights 1011 marvilla marvilla Lane Lane Frontenac $900,000 4,176 11 Hacienda Drive Ladue $810,900 3,004 5 3 NorthDrive Bemiston Clayton $1,499,000 3 3 5 11 213 Hacienda $810,900 3,004 3,887 5 33 Godwin Ladue $975,000 4,025 44 Ladue 44 Godwin Lane Lane Ladue 4,025 745 Taylor 7370 745 N. N.$975,000 Taylor Ave. Ave. 7370 Westmoreland Westmoreland Drive Drive 10411 Conway road Frontenac $825,000 4,000 55 55 Road Ladue $1,125,000 4,100 5 4 15 Fielding 10411 Conway road Frontenac $825,000 4,000 245 North Price road Ladue $999,000 3,986 44 44 12 Huntleigh 24599 North PriceWoods roadDrive Ladue $999,000 3,986 Shady Valley Drive 12 Huntleigh Woods Drive 21 Lane Ladue $879,000 3,461 44 Sumac Lane Ladue $1,139,000 4 44 3 21 3berkley berkley Lane $879,000 3,461 3,371 8921 Ladue $1,199,000 55 Ladue 88 8921 moydalgan moydalgan road road Ladue $1,199,000 6,424 6,424 1011 marvilla Lane Frontenac $900,000 4,176 4 4 Ladue $1,199,000 5 4 5 13 marvilla Oakleigh Lane N/A 1011 $900,000 4,176 3,881 4 88 robindale Ladue $1,650,000 44 Frontenac 44 robindale Drive Drive Ladue $1,650,000 N/A 33 Godwin Lane Ladue $975,000 4,025 4 4 5 Faron Hill Road Creve Coeur $1,245,000 5 4 5 Godwin Lane $975,000 4,025 4,121 4 22 Log Ladue $1,695,000 55 Ladue 77 Log Cabin Cabin Drive Drive Ladue $1,695,000 6,121 6,121 245 North Price road Ladue $999,000 3,986 4 4 7370 Westmoreland Drive Heather Hill Lane Olivette $1,250,000 6 4 6 24525North Price road $999,000 3,986 5,331 4 7370 Westmoreland Drive 1601 Warson Ladue $1,750,000 77 Ladue 66 1601 Warson road road Ladue $1,750,000 7,352 7,352 8921 moydalgan road Ladue $1,199,000 6,424 55 88 Drive Ladue $1,379,000 3,617 5 5 8970 Moydalgan 8921 moydalgan road Ladue $1,199,000 6,424 49 Ladue $1,875,000 44 55 49 Trent Trent Drive Drive Ladue $1,875,000 4,349 4,349 88 robindale Ladue $1,650,000 44 9772 Old Drive Warson Ladue $1,399,000 4 44 5 robindale Drive $1,650,000 N/A N/A 4,344 88 Huntleigh Huntleigh $2,750,000 55 Ladue 88 Huntleigh Woods Woods Huntleigh $2,750,000 7,142 7,142 22 10123 Log Cabin Drive Ladue $1,695,000 6,121 5 7 Winding ridge road 10412 road Ladue $1,595,000 4 7 4 30 $3,720,000 Fieldstone Trail Log Cabin Drive $1,695,000 6,121 4,485 5 10123 Winding ridge road 10412 Litzsinger Litzsinger road 22 Upper Warson road Ladue 6,537 55 Ladue 88 Upper Warson road Ladue $3,720,000 6,537 213 North Bemiston 1601 Warson road Ladue $1,750,000 7,352 7 6 99 Warson Shady Valley Chesterfield $1,999,999 7 6 10 1601 roadDrive $1,750,000 7,352 11,494 7 12 Woods Ladue $4,725,000 44 Ladue 66 150 Plaza #2501 12 Huntleigh Huntleigh Woods Drive Ladue $4,725,000 9,614 9,614 150 Carondelet Carondelet PlazaDrive #2501 49 Trent Drive Ladue $1,875,000 4,349 4 5 Auburndale Creve Coeur $1,475,000 6 5 6 49 40 Trent Drive Drive $1,875,000 4,349 6,213 4 16121 $1,425,000 66 Ladue 55 16121 Walnut Walnut Hill Hill Farm Farm Drive Drive Chesterfield Chesterfield $1,425,000 6,556 6,556 88 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh $2,750,000 7,142 55 88 Place Town and Country $1,475,000 5,834 4 7 2705 Covington Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh $2,750,000 7,142 1315 Chesterfield $1,888,990 44 55 1315 Wildhorse Wildhorse meadows meadows Chesterfield $1,888,990 4,929 4,929 22 Upper Warson road Ladue $3,720,000 55 26 $1,485,000 Roclare Lane Town and $2,499,000 6 88 9 Upper Warson road $3,720,000 6,537 6,537 7,114 44 Topping Des 55 Ladue 66 Country Topping Lane Lane Des Peres Peres $1,485,000 5,648 5,648 10412 Litzsinger road 12 Huntleigh Woods Drive Ladue $4,725,000 9,614 4 6 10412 Litzsinger roadPlace 12 Huntleigh Woods Drive 5 Ladue 6 $4,725,000 9,614 4 6 12142 Town $960,000 3,773 12142 Carberry Carberry Place Town and and Country Country $960,000 3,773 5 6 16121 Walnut Hill Farm Drive Chesterfield $1,425,000 6,556 6 5 16121$1,250,000 Walnut Hill Farm Drive3 Chesterfield $1,425,000 6,556 6 5 8025 Clayton 33 8025 maryland maryland Ave. Ave. #14D #14D Clayton $1,250,000 2,414 2,414 3 1315 Wildhorse meadows Chesterfield $1,888,990 4,929 4 5 1315 Wildhorse meadows $1,888,990 4,929 4 5 150 Carondelet Plaza 2,754 22 Chesterfield 33 1502705 Carondelet Plaza #2501 #2501 Clayton Clayton $1,650,000 13597$1,650,000 royal 18673 Horse royal Glen Glen Drive Drive2,754 18673 Wild Wild Horse Creek Creek road road Covington Place 44 13597 Topping Des $1,485,000 55 66 Topping Lane Lane Des Peres Peres $1,485,000 5,648 5,648

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18673 Horse 18673 Wild Wild Horse Creek Creek road road ADDRESS

Town Town and and Country Country Clayton Clayton

$960,000 $960,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

3,773 3,773 2,414 2,414

55 33

66 33

150 150 Carondelet Carondelet Plaza Plaza #2501 #2501

Clayton Clayton

$1,650,000 $1,650,000

2,754 2,754

By Robyn Dexter By By Robyn Robyn Dexter Dexter

11 11 Hacienda Hacienda Drive Drive 10411 Conway 10411 Conway road road

PRICE SQ. PRICE SQ. FT. FT. BED BED BATH BATH $900,000 3,478 55 55 $900,000 3,478 22 Upper Upper Warson Warson road road Ladue $810,900 3,004 55 33 Ladue $810,900 3,004 Frontenac $825,000 4,000 5 55 Frontenac $825,000 4,000 5

21 21 berkley berkley Lane Lane 1011 marvilla 1011 marvilla Lane Lane

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ADDRESS 33 Garden Garden Lane Lane

22 Log Log Cabin Cabin Drive Drive

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12142 12142 Carberry Carberry Place Place 8025 maryland Ave. 8025 maryland Ave. #14D #14D

MUNICIPALITY MUNICIPALITY Kirkwood Kirkwood

13597 13597 royal royal Glen Glen Drive Drive

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1601 1601 Warson Warson road road 49 Trent Drive 49 Trent Drive

88 Huntleigh Huntleigh Wood Wood 22 Upper Warson Upper Warson rr

12 12 Huntleigh Huntleigh Woo Woo 16121 Walnut 16121 Walnut Hill Hill

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4,176 44 44 2 Upper Warson road 4,176 UpperPRICE SOLD Warson road PRICE By Dexter MUNICIPALITY 2 LIST BED BATH DOM* By Robyn Robyn Dexter 33 Godwin Ladue $975,000 4,025 44 44 Godwin Lane Lane Ladue $975,000 4,025 824 Bluespring Lane Frontenac $865,000 PRICE $825,000 BED5 BATH 5 DOM 79 ADDRESS ADDRESS$999,000 MUNICIPALITY PRICE By BED BATH DOM 245 North Price Ladue 3,986 44MUNICIPALITY 44 7370 Westmoreland Drive Robyn Dexter 245 North Price road road Ladue $999,000 3,986 7370 Westmoreland Drive 5077 Westminster Place 824 Bluespring Lane By Robyn Dexter 28 overbrook Drive 150 N. Central Ave. 10Aberdeen Vanessa Place Drive Town Clayton and Country $849,000 $803,000 $728,725 5 28 overbrook DriveBy Robyn Dexter 150 N. Central Ave. 55 444 33 44 118 By Robyn Dexter 55 Aberdeen Place Clayton $803,000 8921 moydalgan road Ladue $1,199,000 6,424 5 8 ADDRESS PRICE SQ. BED BATH 8921 moydalgan road Ladue $1,199,000 6,424 MUNICIPALITY 5 8 ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY PRICE SQ. FT. FT. 4 BED 4 BATH 315 South Maple Avenue Webster Groves $830,000 $825,000 0 669 West Polo Drive $805,000 669 West$1,650,000 Polo Drive Clayton 44 $805,0003,478 55 5 55 567 67 88 robindale Drive Ladue N/A 44Clayton 33 Garden Lane Kirkwood $900,000 MUNICIPALITY PRICE BED robindale Drive Ladue $1,650,000 N/A Garden Lane Kirkwood $900,000 3,478 5 5 MUNICIPALITY PRICE BED BATH BATH DOM DOM 88 Huntleigh 12 Woods 3136 Hawthorne St. Louis City $595,000 $2,499,000 $560,000 3 6 Huntleigh Woods Woods 12 Huntleigh Huntleigh Woods Drive Drive 150 N. Ave. Clayton 333 5 3 150 N. Central Central Ave. $2,499,000 22 Log Ladue $1,695,000 55Clayton 77 11 Drive $810,900 3,004 55 5 33 3 Clayton $803,000 44 33 44 Log Cabin Cabin Drive Drive Ladue $1,695,000 6,121 Ladue 11 Hacienda Hacienda Drive 6,121 Ladue $810,900 3,004 Clayton $803,000 4612 Maryland Avenue St. Louis City $675,000 $1,200,000 $647,500 4 745 N. Ave. Kirkwood 554 6 11 60 745 N. Taylor Taylor Ave.road $1,200,000 10411 $825,000 4,000 55 6 5511 1601 Ladue $1,750,000 77Kirkwood 66 Clayton $805,000 55 55 67 10411 Conway Conway road 7,352 Frontenac $825,000 4,000 1601 Warson Warson road roadBy Robyn Dexter Ladue $1,750,000 7,352 Frontenac Clayton $805,000 67 By Robyn Dexter 5077Litzsinger Westminster St. Louis City $725,000 $1,750,000 $690,000 4 10412 road Frontenac 555 7 36 86 10412 Litzsinger roadPlace $1,750,000 21 Lane $879,000 3,461 44 7 4436 49 Ladue $1,875,000 4,349 44Frontenac 55 21 berkley berkley Lane Ladue $879,000 3,461 Clayton $2,499,000 55 33 49 Trent Trent Drive Drive Ladue $1,875,000 4,349 Ladue Clayton $2,499,000 33 10123 Winding ridge road Ladue 62 9 1,004 935 Old Bonhomme $650,000 $1,940,000 $610,000 2 5 10123 Winding ridge road Olivette $1,940,000 ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY PRICE BED 1011 Lane $900,000 4,176 6 44 9 1,004 44 ADDRESS $1,200,000 5 PRICEWoods BED BATH BATH DOM DOM 88 Huntleigh Huntleigh $2,750,000 55Ladue 88 12 Woods Woods 1011 marvilla marvilla Lane 7,142 Frontenac $900,000 Kirkwood 66MUNICIPALITY 11 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh 88 Huntleigh $2,750,000 7,142 Frontenac Huntleigh Woods 12 Huntleigh Huntleigh Woods Drive Drive4,176 Kirkwood $1,200,000 5 11 44 Woodcrest Drive Ladue $2,030,000 5 7 0 13016 Conway 443Woodcrest Drive Ladue $2,030,000 5 7 0 55 Place Clayton $803,000 4 33 Ladue 44 Lane Ladue $975,000 4,025 55 Aberdeen Aberdeen $1,750,000 Place $803,000 2 Upper Warson road $3,720,000 6,537 55and Country 88 3 Godwin Godwin Lane $975,000 4,025 5 44 5 44 103 rontenac 77Clayton 36 Upper Warson road4 Ladue $3,720,000 6,537TownLadue Estates Drive $650,000 $605,000 Frontenac $1,750,000 36 2109 Saddlebred Court 55 3152South Maple Avenue 28 overbrook Drive Ladue $2,250,000 66 88 33 28 overbrook Drive Ladue $2,250,000 669 Polo Drive Clayton $805,000 5Drive 55 Ladue 67 245 Price Ladue $999,000 3,986 44 44 745 N. Taylor Ave. 7370 Westmoreland Drive 669 West West Polo Drive $805,000 67 245 North North Price road road9,614 Ladue $999,000 3,986 10412 Litzsinger road 12 Woods $4,725,000 44 66 N.$1,940,000 Taylor Ave. 7370 Westmoreland Drive 5 adue 66 99Clayton 1,004 10412745 Litzsinger road 12 Huntleigh Huntleigh Woods Drive Ladue $4,725,000 9,614 1849 Winter RunCreek Court Chesterfield $760,000 $758,000 5 140 adue $1,940,000 1,004 18673 Wild Horse road Wildwood $1,000,000 445 77 367 18673 Wild Horse Creek road Wildwood $1,000,000 367 8921 road Ladue $1,199,000 55 88 150 Ave. Clayton $2,499,000 33 Drive 55 Chesterfield 33 8921 moydalgan moydalgan road6,556 Ladue $1,199,000 6,424 6,424 150 N. N. Central Central$2,030,000 Ave. Clayton0 $2,499,000 16121 Walnut Hill Farm $1,425,000 6 5 adue 5 7 16121 Walnut Hill Farm Drive Chesterfield $1,425,000 6,556 6 5 Robin Hood $525,000 0 adue $2,030,000 5 7 0 20 Chesterfield Lakes road Chesterfield $862,500 66 121 201400 LakesCourt road Kirkwood Chesterfield $541,575 $862,500 664 4 3 121 88Chesterfield robindale Drive Ladue $1,650,000 44 745 Ave. Kirkwood $1,200,000 55 66 Chesterfield 11 robindale Drive 4,929 Ladue $1,650,000 N/A N/A 4 745 N. N. 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downward, and squeeze them together. Repeat the process until the water runs clear. Next, make sure to squeeze excess water into a clean towel. At this point, reshape the bristles so the brush returns to its original shape, for the drying process. To dry it, set the brush on the edge of a counter with the bristles hanging over the edge. OK, that was easy enough, right? But what about a beauty blender? I’m not going to lie. If ever you’ve cleaned your own beauty blender, you know what a pain doing so can be – even after sitting there seemingly for hours trying to wash it, you can still squeeze foundation out. The quickest and most effective way to wash a beauty blender involves an antibacterial facial bar soap. Wash your beauty blender by rubbing a water-soaked sponge across the soap and then squeezing the sponge to distribute the suds evenly throughout the blender. Rinse and repeat the process several times. This cleansing process should be much quicker than any other, and the antibacterial ingredient will prevent anything from growing in your blender. To be sure your sponge isn’t harboring bacteria, though, microwave it while damp

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he ties that bind some of the most luxurious hotels’ outdoor oases in the country with our hometown might surprise you, especially watching the perfectly coiffed staff gliding along in their vibrant poolside uniforms. The top-quality, sartorially conscious swimwear and activewear uniforms that grace the pools and halls of Wynn Resorts, The Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino, MGM Resorts, The Fontainebleau Miami Beach and Hard Rock Hotels are designed by St. Louis’ own Lori Coulter. Coulter has been able to combine her business knowhow, interest in technology and self-professed obsession with fashion to create her eponymous company, Lori Coulter Swimwear, which got its start in 2005. Before that, Coulter was a master’s degree graduate of Washington University in St. Louis’ Olin School of Business and alumna of Baylor University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program. Lori Coulter Swimwear got its start in 2005 with one of the country’s first 3-D digital body scanners to create fully customizable, computer-aided, made-to-order apparel for women. “We have body scans for literally thousands of women and have made individual suits for women in St. Louis and across the country,” Coulter says. By the end of 2006, Coulter had gained national notoriety and was featured in several apparel and lifestyle magazines, including O The Oprah Magazine and Fitness Magazine. She also made an appearance on Today. Initially operating out of the Macy’s store in Chesterfield, Lori Coulter Made-to-Order Swimwear eventually toured 15 select Macy’s locations, all implementing her 3-D body scanner program for a custom swimwear event. Using quality Italian fabrics in vibrant colors and bold prints, Coulter’s suits are sophisticated and fashionforward with a slight retro influence. Branching out from custom swimwear, Lori Coulter Swimwear also includes sized styles still known for their perfect fits. Fabrics are comfortable; quick drying, with built-in SPF (sun protection factor) 50 protection, and known for their long life span – essential for everyday-use uniforms. In 2008, Coulter was approached to work on a uniform program for MGM Resorts’ new ultraluxury pool in Las Vegas. “[Uniforms] are not an easy area to break into; you have to meet the requirements and turnaround times and be on the vendor matrix,” Coulter says. “But once you’re in – it’s great. They have been very good to us.”

In addition to uniform swimwear, Coulter also designs and distributes uniform activewear and dresses for her resort clients. Besides resorts spanning from Las Vegas to Miami and all points between, Coulter partners with Cintas, a corporate apparel company, designing a line of swimwear that the company distributes. Locally, Coulter has designed uniforms for River City Casino & Hotel and Lumière Place Casino & Hotel. “People come to us because they’re looking for fashion, fit, function and comfort, as well as the ability to customize the design to represent their image and brand,” Coulter says. “We do a great job of understanding these components and putting our own unique aesthetic on the finished design.” Although many uniform companies are known for function, Lori Coulter Swimwear lends freshness and quality to the industry, with image-driven, fashion-forward items. “They want the fashion, but at the same time, when you’re asking a large group of individuals to wear the same garment, you have to keep function and comfort in mind and be able to respond to specific individual needs, which we do,” Coulter says. “Because we have a retail line, as well, we have an ability to anticipate trends and respond quickly, which other uniform companies might not have.” In addition to her uniform resortwear, Coulter has been a longtime swimwear sponsor of the Miss Missouri America pageant. Working with the pageant at the state level, Coulter designs a line representative of the pageant’s brand and image, incorporating the fit and look of an individual girl and customizing the look for each contestant’s preferences. “We want them to be comfortable and confident and beautiful onstage,” Coulter says. Lori Coulter Swimwear also sponsors the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen pageant’s activewear. Much of Coulter’s success in tough markets hinges on her timing and tenacity. “The main thing for any entrepreneur or designer is to not be discouraged when doors are not opened immediately,” she says. “What I found is timing is everything, and being there at the right time when decisions are being made is the most important part.” Coulter’s swimwear is also available via loricoulter.com and through midsize to large online retailers and catalogs such as ModCloth, Zulily and Soft Surroundings. Brick-and-mortar retailers throughout Missouri, the Northeast, Texas, Illinois, Florida and the Caribbean make Lori Coulter Swimwear fashions widely available to individual consumers here and elsewhere, as well. Lori Coulter Swimwear’s spring-break line is available locally through Dimvaloo Activewear at 8813 Ladue Road, as well as through the line’s maker at 314-727-9879, loricoulter.com. LadueNews.com | February 26, 2016

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“‌ Love overrides fear, judgment and pride. It is the one emotion that flows without reason, ignites passion and sustains commitment. Sometimes we shun the responsibilities of it, but we can’t progress without it.” –An Ottley-ism February brims with history, activities and memories of what that timeless concept love represents, especially in three celebrations. Valentine’s Day centers on candy, flowers, greeting cards and other expressions of fondness and romance. Black History Month celebrates another form of love: African-Americans’ and others’ aspirations through inventions across countless industries, a dauntless fight for freedom and an ongoing advocacy for civil justice. Even Presidents Day involves love by honoring this nation’s leaders and the impact of their esteem for the United States. But remembering and celebrating won’t suffice. In the remainder of this month, dwell on these “love-based” holidays as investments to last for years to come, fueling the economy, strengthening relationships and fortifying respect for others.

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SUMMER SCIENCE

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Registration now open! Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center’s Summer Science Blast Summer Camp! Summer adventures include flying a real airplane, building a robot, developing your very own video game and much more! Offering 8 weeks of programming for Pre-K through 10th grade. Half-day, fully-day, and flexible extended care options. Visit our website to view a full brochure or call for more information.

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Cooking With Kids

Chef John Johnson shares five easy and kid-friendly recipes to make at home.

By John Johnson, Executive Chef, River City Casino Photos by Sarah Conard

1/6

eggs in Potato-Skin Baskets Serves | 2 |

1 1/2

Roma tomatoes wedge medium onion clove garlic stalk celery, large dice Tbsp tomato juice

4 2 1/8 1/16

Tbsp water leaves basil tsp sea salt tsp freshly ground black pepper Parmesan cheese, shredded (for garnish)

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic and celery on baking pan and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and peel skin from tomatoes. Pour tomato juice and water on hot baking pan to loosen flavor from bottom of pan. Transfer vegetables and juice to blender or food processor. Add basil, salt and pepper and blend. Taste for flavor. Garnish with cheese.

Mac ’n’ Cheese grilled Cheese

IngRedIenTS: ___________________________ 1 large potato 3 large eggs, beaten 3 strips cooked bacon, divided 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tsp diced chive

Serves | 2 |

IngRedIenTS: __________________________________________________________ 2 1 1

Directions: The day before, bake potato for 45 minutes at 350°F and cool overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut in half and scoop out center. Distribute beaten eggs between halves and bake in oven, 25 minutes. Remove from oven and add 1 strip of bacon on each half, mimicking handles on a basket. Dice remaining strip of bacon, mix with cheese and chive, and sprinkle over eggs. Serve with fruit.

Rainbow Chicken Fingers Serves | 2 | IngRedIenTS: _____________________________ 1 1 1/16

2 3

8-oz chicken breast cup all-purpose flour tsp sea salt pinch freshly ground black pepper eggs, beaten cups crushed Froot Loops cereal oil, for frying

Directions: Cut chicken into strips. Place flour with salt and pepper, beaten eggs and crushed cereal in 3 separate bowls and prepare piece of wax paper near workstation. Dredge chicken strips in flour and then dip in egg. Coat each finger in cereal and place on wax paper. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes. In small fryer or sauté pan, heat enough oil to submerge strips. Once hot, fry strips until cooked through. Serve with fries and fruit and sides of your favorite dipping sauces. LadueNews.com | FEBRuARy 26, 2016

Serves | 2 |

IngRedIenTS: __________________________________________________________ 6

ids enjoy cooking when you make it fun, and as a parent, one of the most rewarding parts of cooking at home is sharing that experience. I’ve made all of these recipes with my own kids, and they loved learning how to hold a knife and the feeling of cutting an onion for the first time. I even showed them how to put a piece of bread in your mouth to stop your eyes from watering when chopping them. Share with your own children these kid-approved, easy and winter-perfect recipes that nourish the body as well as the soul.

Roasted Tomato Soup

slices white bread slice American cheese slice provolone cheese

3 1

Tbsp leftover mac ’n’ cheese tsp softened butter

Directions: Top 1 slice bread with American cheese and 1 slice bread with provolone cheese. Spread mac ’n’ cheese over provolone and press sandwich together. Mac ’n’ cheese should be between cheese slices. Spread butter on both outer sides of bread. Heat a griddle or pan and brown 1 side of sandwich. As cheese begins to melt, flip and brown second side. Serve with roasted-tomato soup.

Oreo in a Chocolate-Chip Cookie Blanket Recipe by Larry Tucker, pastry sous chef, River City Casino

Yield | 1 dozen cookies |

IngRedIenTS: __________________________________________________________ 1 1

tube chocolate chip cookie dough or recipe for about 2 dozen cookies dozen Oreo cookies or cookie of your choice

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. If using tube of dough, slice dough into ¼-inch-thick circles. If making own dough, form flattened circles ¼-inch thick and large enough to encircle Oreo. Place 1 Oreo between 2 dough slices and seal edges together by pressing and cupping in hand until Oreo is enclosed within dough. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure to leave space between cookies, as they will expand larger than normal. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before eating. John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at john.johnson@rivercity.com.

TesT Drive: 2016 BMW

340i xDrive Photos and story by ryan scott

The proToTypical sporTs sedan is anyThing buT Typical.

This car is approachable by any driver. Even with all performance, features and technology, the 340i slips on and fits like a well-worn glove. The interior, while possibly outclassed by the latest in-class offerings from Mercedes-Benz and Audi, is still quite well-appointed. It has the tech and comfort buyers in this class demand and the performance they hope for.

lthough not an all-new car, the BMW 3 series has been refreshed for 2016. There are a few visual clues, most notably being the new LED headlights in the “angel eye” shape. Under the sheet metal is where engineers tinker, and they certainly left their mark on the new model. The new B58 engine is still a 3.0-liter, turbocharged, straight sixcylinder like the outgoing 335i, but it claims a 20-horsepower advantage thanks to incorporation of all the latest tricks, including direct-injection and BMW’s Dual-Vanos system. Also significantly changed are the little things that drivers notice, such as suspension geometries, damper ratios and steering feel, among others. The 335i by all accounts was a brilliant car, so how would all of these midmodel revisions compute? My Estoril Blue loaner from Plaza BMW in Creve Coeur was decked out with all the goodies: M Sport Package, Track Handling Package, Technology Package, Cold Weather, Lighting and Driver Assistance Packages. I was almost disappointed there wasn’t a snack dispenser in the glove box – this car has it all. As a driving purist, my first thought was “Who needs all this?,” but I soon discovered none of it gets in the way. The BMW iDrive technology system, while not perfect, is very well-integrated, and within three stoplights, I had the hang of it. BMW engineers have come a long way over the last decade in making all that tech easily accessible to the driver. As I headed west with the adaptive suspension set to MSport, away from the aforementioned stoplights, the revelations kept coming. First, this car is fast! The 335i was no slug, but the 340i feels positively M-like in its ability to rearrange internal organs with right-foot application. Although BMW claims a 20-horsepower increase to 320 horsepower, I suspect the real output number is significantly higher. My butt-o-meter tells me the actual pony count is probably closer to 370. A quick trip to Google confirmed that BMW significantly underrated the output of its new B58 engine, which is just the kind of surprise every new buyer wants. The outgoing N55 engine earned international accolades, but my guess is those owners will be coveting the new B58. The additional thrust comes with no downside; in fact, it seems the new engine is even smoother than before, which is quite a statement. Once I reached my destination, the next smile-inducing discovery is that road feel has been reinserted into the 3-series experience. This updated 3 conveys bumps, undulations, even pebbles in the road to the driver, just as a driver’s car should. You still don’t get it through the steering wheel, but steering feel, too, has been improved. Steering tends toward the heavy side and gets heavier the

deeper you go into corners, but I like a spirited drive to feel as if I just put in work. Another surprise was how much I felt myself thinking I could live with this 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. It’s smart, it pays attention to how I’m driving, and it tries to anticipate my next move. In full auto, it’s not always right, but the ability to override auto with the hyper-responsive manual paddle shifters at any time gives the driver a result that’s nearly as engaging as a six-speed manual. Over the next couple of days, I probed the limits of this car and can say that I didn’t come close to finding them. More accurately, I refrained from potentially testing the limits of my insurance. The 340i will easily do things most drivers have never felt before, and it goes where the M of just a few short years ago couldn’t – and then immediately goes back to a vaultlike highway cruiser. The competency with which one can explore those limits is also striking. The combination of a power plant with instant-on delivery and the xDrive that seamlessly moves power where needed results in a car you can hustle without surprise. I know the car has limits, but they’re seemingly out of reach on public roads. Sifting through all the appropriate adjectives, the most apt one is easy. This car is approachable by any driver. Even with all performance, features and technology, the 340i slips on and fits like a well-worn glove. The interior, while possibly outclassed by the latest in-class offerings from Mercedes-Benz and Audi, is still quite well-appointed. It has the tech and comfort buyers in this class demand and the performance they hope for. When called upon, that performance is delivered so competently it’s almost like a set of training wheels. Attempting to highlight negatives is picking nits, like saying the car is too refined in ways. How is that a negative? Because there’s always the aftermarket if you want to add more bells and whistles. For what the 340i is intended to be, it’s a near-perfect implementation of that vision. To learn more about the 2016 BMW 340i xDrive, visit www.bmw.com/com/en.

Price as tested:

$63,070

LoaNer from: Plaza BMW in Creve Coeur www.plazabmw.com

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Session 1 starts June 5th

GROWING GREAT KIDS YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD

YMCA Camp Lakewood is an overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6-17, on 5,200 wooded acres with a 360acre lake. Non-YMCA members are always welcome! YMCA Camp Lakewood offers four and seven day traditional camp sessions, leadership, wilderness and ranch camp programs, as well as additional electives such as paintball, advanced arts & crafts, SNAG golf, horsemanship, high adventure and more. Along with culturally-diverse staff and a safe Y environment, kids and parents alike call Camp Lakewood “My Camp”!

888-FUN-YMCA

13528 Highway AA, Potosi, MO 63664

Archery Arts & Crafts Basketball Crazy Campfire Canoeing Climbing Tower Cookouts Dance & Drama Drawing & Fishing Flag Football Floor Hockey Frisbee & GaGa Horseback Riding Kayaking & Nature Outdoor Living Skills Riflery & Rugby Singing & Soccer Snorkeling Spelunking/Caving Swimming & Tennis Volleyball & Yoga Zip Line Lots of camp games Making new friends Building character and so much more!

Strengthening Mind and Heart Christian values form the cornerstone of Pillar’s early childhood programs. Our preschool teachers and aides develop a strong emotional, social, educational, and faithful foundation for each child within Pillar’s nurturing, caring environment. • Pre-Kindergarten (PreK), ages 3-4 • Junior Kindergarten, ages 4-5

403 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63131 314.993.3353 olpillar.com/school

camplakewood.org

Only 90 minutes south of St. Louis

Want to check us out before registering your child for camp? Come to a Camp Lakewood Open House on March 20, April 10, May 1 or May 22 from 1-4 p.m. or make your own appointment

Age 2 - Grade 6

Teaching students to engage their world thoughtfully,

critically and Christianly.

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The Daily

A SPECIAL

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Summer Opportunities

Make this the summer of adventures with SummerQuest. SummerQuest day camp is geared for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. The fabulous indoor and outdoor facilities at Clayton High School, The Center of Clayton and Shaw Park offer a wide variety of activities and experiences. SummerQuest combines learning and fun to create an environment where each child can thrive. Learn more by visiting summerquest.org or calling 314-854-6023.

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A Lesson in Adventure

SummerQueSt

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by SummerQuest

uilding a rocket or taking acting and dancing lessons are just part of the norm at SummerQuest, a dynamic day camp in the St. Louis area. Even if rock climbing and webpage design happen on a typical day, a camp this cool makes even adults wish they still were kids. “We go out of our way to create fun from the very first day,” Doug Verby, camp director, says. “Campers might be doing something athletic or making a project, but we’re dedicated to making sure every single [kid] is having fun.” The camp is designed for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade and centers on activity-based learning. “SummerQuest is a little more structured and a lot more supportive for our kindergartners,” Verby explains. “They have their own drop-off and pickup area, and their own counselor. This is their first introduction to daylong school – and we take that seriously.” This consideration prepares

them for the transition to a new learning environment. Kindergartners through third-graders enjoy a rotation that includes art, science, swimming, sports and more. Class periods for fourth- through sixthgraders are dedicated to intellectual and hands-on activities. “Our camp for fourth- through sixth-graders is where we really shine,” Verby says. “From baseball, basketball, cheerleading, wrestling, swim and soccer to an arts studio, beauty shops, ceramics and jewelrymaking, we [offer] a bunch of different activities. We also have quite a few science-based activities, like computer animation, digital photography and webpage design, as well as practical arts, with our ‘Iron Chef’ cooking class, woodworking and theater.” Seventh- through eighth-graders dive into arts and science in a two-week session that features programs such as mini med school, canvas arts, rocketry, dance and theater, and robotics. “We’re able to use the

renovated arts and sciences building of the Clayton High School, which was renovated in 2011. We also have locations at Shaw Park and the Center of Clayton. These huge facilities really allow us to do all the different activities,” Verby says. SummerQuest stands apart from other day camps not just because of the wide selection of hands-on experiences. It also distinguishes itself by infusing enjoyment with an educational environment. “We hire a great staff of experienced, certified teachers from all levels and create a culture of fun and excitement,” Verby explains. He notes that diversity plays a big part at SummerQuest, with scholarships available, making the camp accessible to kids from every background. From learning the ins and outs of creating a robot to climbing a rock wall or painting a masterpiece for the parents, any camper is welcome to taste adventure at SummerQuest.

Sign your child up for day camp at summerquest.org, call 314-854-6023 or visit No. 2 Mark Twain Circle

CARING COUNS ELORS

A A Co-Ed Co-Ed Residential Residential Camp Camp for for Ages Ages 8-15 8-15 located located on on the the Black Black River River in in Lesterville, Lesterville, Missouri Missouri 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5, 5, 6 6& &8 8 week week sessions sessions Transportation Transportation provided provided

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FUN ACTIVITIES •• Horseback Riding Riding •• Ropes Ropes Course Course •• Zipline Zipline •• Canoeing Canoeing •• Caving Caving •• Mountain Mountain Biking Biking •• Trips Trips •• Fishing Fishing •• Creative Arts Arts

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summercamps GUIDE TO

By Amanda Dahl

‌DAY CAMPS

BURR OAK CAMP

755 S. Price Road, 314-993-4040, j burroughs.org/summer-programs

This full-day camp for boys and girls, preschool through sixth grade, emphasizes

swimming instruction while incorporating crafts, sports, woodworking and games. Lunch is provided, and an extended-day option is available. A trio of two-week sessions runs from June 13 through July 22.

CAMP WESTMINSTER

800 Maryville Drive, 314-997-2900, wcastl.org/campwestminster This summer promises sports, art, music – and lots of adventure! Camp Westminster, held June 6 through July 1, offers half- and full-day summer camps for boys and girls, kindergarten through ninth grade. Enthusiastic Westminster teachers and coaches help campers strengthen and sharpen their God-given skills. Registration is now open!

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Camp Westminster

WHI T FIEL D this summer. ! =FUN

Be ready to move, engage, create and play. Three one-week sessions in July Day camp for students entering kindergarten through seventh grade Our reasonable price includes all fees, field trip expenses and the best hot lunch in town!

Learn fundamental skills, improve your game.

SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS SPORT

Camps include: BASKETBALL • DANCE • VOLLEYBALL

S CAMP

Age ranges and session dates vary by sport. Please check our website for specifics. Visit www.whitfieldschool.org/summercamp for more information about Whitfield summer camps. WHIT FIELD SC H OO L • 175 S. Mason Rd. • St. Louis, Missouri 63141 • 314.434.5141

Individual Lessons Student Camps: Band, Flute, String Orchestra, Composition and Chamber Music

webster.edu/cms • 314-968-5939 The Community Music School is conveniently located in Webster Groves, Chesterfield, and University City.

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summercamps

CAMP WHITFIELD AND WHITFIELD SPORTS CAMP

COMMUNITY CAMPS

Community School, 900 Lay Road, 314-991-0005, communityschool.com/camp

175 S. Mason Road, 314-434-5141, hitfieldschool.org/summercamp w

The Community Camps offer a variety of camps Get ready to move, engage, create and play! Camp

for kids ages 3 through sixth grade, including arts,

Whitfield invites campers, from kindergarten through

academics and summer fun on Community School’s

seventh grade, to experience a trio of one-week

beautiful 16-acre campus. Plus, campers can step in the

sessions in July, featuring fantastic field trips and

spotlight with two musical theater camps through our

more. Whitfield Sports Camps offer basketball, dance

partnership with STAGES!

and volleyball. So, come and learn how to improve your game this summer!

COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

535 Garden Ave., 314-968-5939, w ebster.edu/cms Discover co-ed summer music programs for kids of all

1100 White Road, 314-469-6622, c hesterfielddayschool.org/summer

ages, from birth to age 18, at Community Music School of Webster University. From family camp to chamber

Keep your child’s love of learning strong all summer

music, band and individual lessons, including flute,

long at Chesterfield Day School camps. Developed

string and composition, get ready to make some noise

and taught by experienced educators, their offerings

this summer!

give campers a hands-on approach to art and sports, plus STEM-based learning. All camps are co-ed, and

Community Camps

welcome campers age 18 months to sixth grade.

age 4 through grade 6 | Creve Coeur

Schedule a personal tour today! BY PHONE: 314.434.5877 ONLINE: www.rossmanschool.org/tour

Educational Excellence for the Leaders of Tomorrow

ARY 30 NS JANU ION OPE T A R T IS G RE

Camp Westminster Experience Adventure. Sharpen Skills. Build Character.

Community Camps 2016 Play. Learn. Create.  Ages 3 - 6th Grade  May 31 - August 5  Experienced faculty  On Community’s beautiful 16-acre campus  Full and half-day camps available

JUNE 6-JULY 1 • 30+ CAMPS • GRADES K-9 • BOYS & GIRLS Located in Town & Country • Visit wcastl.org/campwestminster to learn more!

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 NEW this year - Full day Play Camp and “Mini” camps www.communityschool.com/camp 900 Lay Road  63124  314-991-0005

SPEND A DAY AT VIZ Shadowing opportunities are available.

314-625-9292 visitationacademy.org Creating opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, recreational and educational programs since 1977.

CDS students use a drone in our state-of-the-art MakerSpace to design campus installations including a native prairie plot, rain garden, and footgolf course.

Join us!

Premier preparation, minutes from your home, at White & Conway Rds. Contact our Admissions Office at 314-469-6622 or admissions@ChesterfieldDaySchool.org.

Spend This Summer with the Wolves Summer Wolf Camps for Kids

Sunnyhill Adventuress | 636.274.9044 44 | 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer Sunnyhill Inc. | 636.845.3900 0 | www.sunnyhillinc.org

Explore nature in ways you never imagined! Make new friends while hiking, spelunking, creek walking and learning about some of the world's most endangered animals.

burr oak camp For boys and girls in preschool through sixth grade A traditional full-day camp that emphasizes swimming instruction and includes crafts, sports, woodworking, and games. INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12 Lunch is provided. Extended day is available.

Five-day Summer Camps June 13-17, June 20-24 July 11-15, July 18-22 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday Four-day Teen Camp Plus Overnight July 25-28 (overnight July 28-29)

Three two-week sessions from June 13 through July 22

A Closer Look No camp on July 4

An opportunity for parents to learn about the curriculum For information:

6:30 pmext. 249 314/993-4045, jburroughs.org/summer-programs December 10 & January 20 burroak@jburroughs.org Call 314-993-4040 to register. 755 South Price Road • St. Louis, MO 63124

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COR JESU ENRICHMENT AND SPORTS CAMPS 10230 Gravois Road, 314-842-1546, corjesu.org/camps

Designed for girls in the third through eighth grades, Cor Jesu Enrichment and Sports Camps offer drama, baking, crafts, photography, lacrosse, volleyball, golf, soccer, tennis and so much more as taught by CJA teachers and coaches. Register and learn more at corjesu.org/camps.

SUMMER WOLF CAMP FOR KIDS

6750 Tyson Valley Road, 636-938-5900, e ndangeredwolfcenter.org Explore nature in ways you never imagined… Kids will discover new friendships, as

SummerQuest

well as endangered species,

SUMMERQUEST

including Mexican wolves, red wolves, maned wolves, fennec foxes, swift foxes and African painted dogs. Enjoy five-day

Revolutionizing the day-camp experience with six weeks of kindergarten through sixth-

summer camps from June 13

grade activities, plus a two-week arts-and-science camp for seventh- and eighth-graders,

through July 22 or a four-day

SummerQuest unites outstanding programs and state-of-the-art facilities to provide a

teen camp, plus an overnighter

fun-filled summer-camp experience. Located at The Center of Clayton, Shaw Park and

from July 25 to 29.

Clayton High School.

Children learn by exploring. That’s true for the physical world and the world of ideas. Community School provides the perfect place for that early exploration in a young child’s life.

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Clayton High School, Shaw Park and The Center of Clayton, 314-854-6023, s ummerquest.com

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OVERNIGHT CAMPS

adventure, equestrian, arts and crafts, nature and caving activities, plus personal growth.

CUB CREEK SCIENCE CAMP

Rolla, 573-458-2125, mosciencecamp.com

Summer Camp 2016 NOW ENROLLING!

OUT-OF-STATE CAMPS

Kids ages 7 to 17 will delight in a sleep-away camp that features its own zoo! From zooming down a zip line to feeding lemurs and petting a wallaby, this ACA-accredited program is full of adventure. Take classes in veterinary medicine, animal care, survival skills, archery, culinary science, arts and crafts, and many more.

AMERICAN YOUTH FOUNDATION MINIWANCA BOYS & GIRLS CAMPS Minnesota, 231-861-2262, a yf.com

Explore sailing, archery, rock climbing, arts, theater and so much more along the breathtaking shores of Lake Michigan. Discover

CAMP TAUM SAUK

and develop your personal best through Miniwanca boys and girls camps, which offer inspiring one-, two- and three-week

Lesterville, 314-993-1655, taumsauk.com

overnight camp experiences for campers ages 8 through 17. This co-ed camp for ages 8 to 15 introduces campers to horseback riding, mountain biking, caving, zip-lining and fishing. From learning how to navigate a canoe to exploring the creative arts, Camp Taum Sauk has it all. Transportation provided. ACA-accredited.

ANIMAL CAMP JAMAICA

Jamaica, 573-458-2125, animalcampjamaica.com This 13-day program focuses on marine biology and

YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD

incorporates sightseeing. Kids ages 14 to 18 will spend

13528 Highway AA, 573-438-2154, c amplakewood.org

mornings snorkeling in the ocean and afternoons exploring the breathtaking island of Jamaica. Come and kiss a dolphin, hold

For boys and girls ages 6 to 17, this ACA-accredited overnight

a stingray, get your PADI Scuba certification, try exotic foods –

camp on a 360-acre lake near Potosi boasts water sports, high

and jump from waterfalls!

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CLAYTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

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COMMUNITY SCHOOL

KIRK DAY SCHOOL

900 Lay Road, 314-991-0005, communityschool.com

12928 Ladue Road, 314-434-4349, kirkdayschool.org

For more than 50 years, Chesterfield

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Community School allows children’s

Ranked in the top 10-percent of Christian

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An award-winning preschool, Clayton Early

gifts to flourish in an environment of

schools in America, Kirk Day School

educational experience of unparalleled

Childhood Center boasts a new outdoor

active, experiential learning. Students

prepares students for the academic rigors

excellence for its students, from 18

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from age 3 to sixth grade stay engaged

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months to sixth grade. Featuring a premier

swings, embankment slides, a water trough

with a challenging curriculum delivered

grows graduates who excel academically,

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and a riding track, as well as garden areas.

by seasoned faculty, which integrates

participate actively and engage the world

grade, CDS offers parents a low student-

Pictured: Gina Siebe, executive director

academics, the arts, physical education and

for Christ. Pictured: Taylor Clement, head

to-teacher ratio. Pictured: Rachana Creeth,

interpersonal skills. Pictured: Bob Cooke,

of school

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is unique in its offering of a Catholic

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education in the Sacred Heart tradition for

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Educators nurture academic excellence,

young women, seventh to 12th grade, as

and discovery. Pictured: Rosalie Henry,

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character development and leadership

well as boys and girls, age 3 to sixth grade.

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skills for students from age 4 to sixth grade.

Pictured: Katie Komos, Oak Hill principal

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THE WINE LIFE

FEATURE: BEN POREMBA’S PARIGI

Gastropub

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Retreat Gastropub

he Central West End has long been a local restaurant hot spot, and lately, there have been some great new venues opening in the neighborhood, a few of them off the main Euclid Avenue drag. One such recent addition is Retreat Gastropub, which boasts a tasty menu of creative fare and plenty of quality drinks to boot. It’s a prime spot to grab some sustenance before heading over to The Gaslight Theater for a performance of Gidion’s Knot. Retreat’s menu is small but mighty, filled with a unique array of small plates and entrée-sized offerings. You can’t go wrong with any of them, but the poutine ($8) is definitely a personal favorite. This north-of-the-border specialty features fried potatoes and cheese curds smothered in a savory

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mushroom gravy. Chicken confit or pork can be added for an additional four bucks. Another go-to for me on this menu is the mac ’n’ cheese. Arguably the most comforting of all comfort foods, the Retreat version ($8) is a straight-ahead take, with plenty of curly cavatappi (the name means “corkscrew” in Italian) ensconced in a creamy threecheese blend. There’s also a daily “loaded” option that adds a variety of extra ingredients to the mix, and it’s well worth the additional $4. This time around, ours was loaded down with chunks of steak, peppers and spinach. Although you can definitely make a meal of the smaller dishes, don’t forget to take a look at some of the entrées during the decision-making process, like the ragout ($13), a rich, hearty serving of butternut

By Matt Sorrell squash, black beans and mushrooms with plenty of brown butter. Also of note is the seared salmon ($18), a flaky portion of fish surrounded by roasted potatoes augmented with fennel jam and sweet Peppadew peppers. For this visit, we finished up with some bread pudding ($7), a particularly decadent example of this famous Southern dessert. All too often it seems that restaurants concentrate on the food menu and leave the beverage program hanging – not so at Retreat. There’s a fine selection of beers and wine, and a solid cocktail list that includes some great classics like my personal favorite, the Negroni ($8), and really creative originals. After sampling all of the custom drinks (don’t judge), I’ve taken a particular shine to the Oaxaca Flocka Flame

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Gidion’s Knot

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By Mark Bretz | Photo courtesy of John Lamb

($11), an amalgam of mezcal, tequila, lime juice, passionfruit, Ancho Reyes (a spicy pepper-infused liqueur) and mole bitters. There’s also a choice of shrubs to choose from. These venerable mixtures of sugar, fruits and vinegar have seen a resurgence thanks to the craftcocktail boom of recent years, and while they make for a tasty addition to cocktails, they’re delicious imbibed on their own. We opted to try the citrusginger shrub ($5), topped with tonic. These shrubs also can be topped with sparkling wine. They’re a good option for those who want to drink something substantial sans alcohol.

Retreat Gastropub, 6 N. Sarah St., 314-261-4497, retreatgastropub.com

‌Story: Corryn arrives at her son’s elementary school for a parent/ teacher conference with his teacher and principal. The meeting had been set up in advance, but still the teacher, Heather Clarke, is caught off guard. After all, Corryn’s son had died tragically before the prearranged conference. Corryn is resolute about attending, though. Her son Gidion had been suspended from school before his unexpected death, and she wants to know why. She’s a single mother working hard to support her family, and although she couldn’t be with her son at all times, she loved and cared about him dearly. She is annoyed when Heather says that the principal won’t be participating, because she has taken a personal day in reaction to the young student’s death. After considerable stammering and delicately walking around Corryn’s feelings, Heather reluctantly agrees to go ahead with the conference. In response to Corryn’s intense interrogation, Heather describes Gidion’s behavior and his social skills with other students both in and out of his fifthgrade classroom. Under Corryn’s relentless insistence, she finally tells the boy’s mother why he had been suspended. Like the Gordian knot of mythology, the complex reasons behind that suspension are difficult to unravel for everyone involved. Highlights: Playwright Johnna Adams has written a compelling and riveting if also highly disturbing drama that pushes the two performers in its one act and 75 minutes to emotional exhaustion, along with the audience. Director Lee Anne Matthews impeccably guides Laurie McConnell and Elizabeth Ann Townsend in St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s local premiere of this taut, terrifying tale. Other Info: Gidion’s Knot reflects the violent culture that pervades so much of modern society, a culture that seems alien and unrecognizable from my years in the Catholic school system of the ’60s. Published in 2012, Adams’ searing, scary drama deals with grown-up issues that confront today’s children, including guns, a desensitization to violence, bullying, sexual identity and other issues that once seemed nonexistent or were covert. Matthews coaxes superior performances from both McConnell as the besieged teacher and Townsend as the intensely grieving mother that wring bucketsful of emotion from both performers and audience. Townsend prowls the stage like a predatory animal, circling her prey menacingly while looking for

opportune moments to attack the teacher’s fragile psyche. When she finally gets the information she so aggressively pursues, her reaction is both poignant and painfully smothering. McConnell expertly draws a portrait of Heather as quiet and internally aching from some unknown cause, one that perhaps led to her change in careers a few years earlier, although Adams never explains that. The 30-something teacher is single as well, but with her own soulful definition of loneliness. Under Corryn’s incessant attacks, though, she musters the courage to give the bereaved mother the explanation for Gidion’s suspension, if not the understanding. The story is told on Christie Johnston’s revealing set, which showcases a classroom filled with conventional students’ desks, a functional teacher’s desk and walls adorned with student essays on one side and a series of comic-book-style portraits under the banner “Cultural Narrative” on the other. Carla Landis Evans adds some carefully appointed props and the modest costume design, with perfunctory lighting from Dalton Robison. Gidion’s Knot is well written, meticulously directed and superbly performed. Be forewarned, though, that the subject matter is incendiary and that the plot contains graphic and disturbing descriptions. Untying this Gordian knot can be a precarious proposition.

Company: St. Louis Actors’ Studio Venue: Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Dates: February 26-28 Tickets: $30-$35; contact 1-800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5 LadueNews.com | February 26, 2016 73

The Wine Life WHAT I AM DRINKING NOW… By Stanley Browne

‌2013 LORING PINOT NOIR – SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 100% PINOT NOIR Winemaker/Owner: Brian Loring Aged: 12 months in new French oak Approximate Retail Price: $28 TASTING NOTES: Color: Light cherry red Aroma: Red berries, cherries, raspberries, with spice notes jumping out Taste: Red berries with nice texture in the midpalate with savory tea, fig and herb notes, some tannins, with a persistent finish Pinot Noir: “It’s sex in a glass, so seductive, it’s hard to say no…” –Madeline Triffon, Master Sommelier

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rian Loring started his love affair with Pinot Noir when he worked at a wine shop in Hollywood. He cut his palate on fine red burgundies and was spoiled from there. It took him awhile

to find Californian pinots he liked, but eventually some good ones like Williams Selyem, Chalone and Sanford opened his mind. He then met Beko from Cottonwood Canyon and was blown away with his 1990 Norm’s Santa Maria Pinot Noir. Roughly three years and many questions later, Loring worked The Crush (harvest) at Cottonwood. He checked sugar levels, crushed, punched down and filled barrels. This experience got him hooked, and he soon launched a career in winemaking. Loring’s philosophy of making wine is that the fruit and vineyards determine the quality of the wine. He cannot make it better by simply bringing out the best of the quality of the fruit or what nature gives him. He is extremely picky when choosing a vineyard – the right soil, microclimate and proper Pinot Noir clones for that site. Additionally, he wants the grower to share his passion to produce the best grapes from the vineyard. Loring also feels one of the most

important decisions made in the vineyard centers on the optimal time to pick. Some wineries go by just the numbers: Brix (sugar levels), pH, TA (total acidity) and so forth. For Loring, following the lead of the vineyard’s grower is key, and when picking starts, he shows up with his truck and crew. He wants to showcase Pinot Noir from different appellations in California to display the nuances that terroir and clone selection can make. Loring makes around 10 single-vineyard Pinot Noirs and then appellation-driven wines – Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County. Food Pairings: I recommend braised chicken, roasted duck, lamb, mushrooms, pork loin, grilled salmon, grilled tuna and goat cheese. Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves and Downtown at the MX.

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Around Town

By Robyn Dexter

Sat., Feb. 27

The National Blues Museum and Ballpark Village present NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM SHOWCASE CONCERT at Ballpark Village. The National Blues Museum Showcase is free and open to the public, and will feature live performances from three St. Louis-based artists: blues rock band Phi, guitarist Marquise Knox and legendary harmonica player Big George Brock. 7 p.m. Free. 314-925-0016 or nationalbluesmuseum.org.

‌ ri., Feb. 26, and F Sat., Feb. 27

Dance St. Louis presents PNC ARTS ALIVE NEW DANCE HORIZONS IV at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. In celebration of Black History Month, this groundbreaking and moving dance performance unites a remarkable mix of creative minds, extraordinary dancers – including three former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater principal dancers, Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Kirven Douthit-Boyd and Alicia Graf Mack – and homages to some of St. Louis’ legendary black artists like Maya Angelou, Miles Davis, Dick Gregory, the Rev. Cleophus Robinson and more. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $20. 314-534-6622 or dancestlouis.org.

Fri., Feb. 26, to Sun., March 6

Washington University Performing Arts Department presents ELEPHANT’S GRAVEYARD at Edison Theatre. When tragedy strikes a traveling circus, the desire for justice goes terribly awry. Elephant’s Graveyard is a shocking true tale of spectacle, retribution and what we choose to remember. Various times. $15, $10 for students, seniors and Washington University faculty and staff. 314-935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.

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Sun., Feb. 28

Jazz St. Louis presents the DAVE DICKEY BIG BAND at Ferring Jazz Bistro. The Dave Dickey Big Band features 18 of the top jazz musicians from St. Louis, Edwardsville, Columbia, Springfield and Champaign, Illinois. The set list features music by big-band greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis and many others. The band also performs music of contemporary composers, including original compositions and arrangements from members in the band. 6 p.m. $20, $10 for students. 314-571-6000 or jazzstl.org.

Mon., Feb. 29

Left Bank Books presents author and St. Louis LGBT History Project founder STEVEN LOUIS BRAWLEY, who will sign and discuss his book, Gay and Lesbian St. Louis, at Left Bank Books. Brawley is a historian specializing in LGBT topics. In 2007, he founded the St. Louis LGBT History Project in an effort to help preserve and promote the region’s LGBT legacy. 7 p.m. Free. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

Mon., Feb. 29

St. Louis County Library presents BILL GREENSMITH AND MARK CAMARIGG, authors of Blues Unlimited: Essential Interviews From the Original Blues Magazine, at library headquarters. Greensmith, former host of KDHX’s weekly blues radio program, and Camarigg, publications manager for Living Blues magazine and chair of the University of Mississippi’s annual Blues Symposium, present interview highlights from the groundbreaking magazine Blues Unlimited. The presentation will focus on the history of blues music in St. Louis and highlight St. Louis musicians Fontella Bass, Ike and Tina Turner, Oliver Sain and Jimmy Thomas. 7 p.m. Free. 314-994-3300 or slcl.org.

Parigi

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Ben Poremba’s newest venture, Parigi, marries thoughtful French culinary technique with the heart of Italian cooking in Clayton.

estaurateur Ben Poremba has a library of restaurant dreams and ideas in his head. Yet when he first saw the street-level space nestled into the base of the luxury highrise apartment building Clayton on the Park, there was only one vision that fit: He pictured an Italian restaurant in Paris. “The space dictated the concept,” Poremba says. From the space, Parigi was born. The upscale Clayton restaurant, with its open spaces and tall ceilings, opened for dinner on Feb. 19. Similar to the feel of his Botanical Heights establishments part of Bengelina Hospitality Group – Elaia, Olio, Old Standard Fried Chicken and La Patisserie Chouquette, which he co-owns with pastry chef Simone Faure – ambiance and attention to detail carry over to Parigi. Poremba sits at a cleanly designed two-top table with his back facing the sun-filled, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Shaw Park. The dining room’s interior design, via Susan Bower of Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design, is an understated Italian theme, with walls painted in rich, pink-brown and burnt-orange hues that perfectly jibe with the copper light fixtures and antiquebrass mocha espresso makers between the banquettes. The dining room features four 5- by 30-foot murals on the ceiling depicting a collage of Parisianand Italian-inspired art, fashion, film and cultural images. The space fits close to 100, including a private dining area, which is painted in a palette of turquoise, teal and blue-green. Gazing out over the green space afield, one can envision grandiose scenes akin to GeorgesPierre Seurat’s iconic A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, and it’s not hard to picture what led Poremba to the concept for Parigi. Albeit for him, it’s a much more contemporary take. “I saw the space, and I just had it in my head,” Poremba says. He also pictured his longtime friend and mentor Ramon Cuffie, formerly of Bar Italia, leading the kitchen. However, Cuffie played a little hard to get. “He called me several times,” Cuffie says of Poremba, with a laugh. Poremba smiles, and you can feel the years

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of friendship between them. When Cuffie finally agreed to come on board, “the stars aligned,” according to Poremba. As they began to develop the menu, it was as if Cuffie were cooking exactly what Poremba had imagined for the restaurant. The menu is a marriage between French and Italian cuisine, and isn’t bound to any particular region of Italy. “French cooking is very cerebral – it’s a thoughtful and precise cuisine,” Poremba says. “Italian cuisine is a little more emotional, a little more from the heart, so you’re allowed to be a little imperfect.” For Poremba, Parigi’s menu dictates control of imperfection. The sauce work is French, but the attitude and execution are Italian. He says he encourages chefs to taste often and prepare sauces a little browner. There’s a mix of familiar and, as he says, “[items] executed slightly differently.” The dinner menu is divided into three sections: antipasti, primi and main courses. Breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch services are coming soon, as well as catering and room service for the 200-plus long- and short-term residents of Clayton on the Park. A bar menu features small plates, crudi (bite-sized tartare, oysters, crudités) and fried finger foods such as arancini, eggplant and frog legs, all in the style of Italian street food. All of the pasta in the modest primi section of the menu is made in house, and the risotto changes daily. In the main courses, there is a strong emphasis on beef, occupying its own subsection of the menu. Patrons can order a 32-ounce bistecca alla fiorentina, where each cut of beef is served with only the corresponding sauce (charred lemon and a small bean salad) and no garnish or vegetables on the plate, or steak PHOTO By SaraH CONarD Svizzera (which is an Italian version of a hamburger). Additionally, there will be rotating market fish options and rotating “tour of Italy” dishes inspired by authentic and traditional Italian dishes like braised veal cheeks. “People will be impressed by the different types of meat,” Poremba says. “It’s an ambitious menu because of the naked nature of the main courses. Execution is very important – you get a piece of something, and there’s nothing to hide [the meat’s flavor]. It’s there by itself in its full glory.”

The vegetables – as with everything else on the menu – get their own special treatment, too. All vegetables will be served à la carte, in generous familystyle portions. All vegetables will be locally sourced and seasonal. “Ramon has taught me a lot about vegetables, and the vegetable work will stand out,” Poremba says. For example, one process for an upcoming vegetarian main course takes seasonal vegetables pressed under a weight while they cook for several hours in a vegetable broth, eventually creating a pressed, layered vegetable “cake” that’s then baked. On the sweeter end of the spectrum, desserts are displayed in a case rather than plated and will be part of the experience – diners are encouraged to get up and peruse the sweet offerings – including a plate of Chouquette’s French macarons and Italian cookies;

General manager andrea Leavitt, owner Ben Poremba, executive chef ramon Cuffie and director of operations/wine director aaron Sherman. PHOTO By JuDD DeMaLINe

Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery’s lemon gelato and pistachio, rose-water or Nutella ice creams; or bostok, the “French version of French toast” featuring a thick slab of brioche toast topped with rich almond paste and salted, toasted almonds. To complement the dining experience, Aaron Sherman, formerly beverage director of Niche Food Group and now serving as both director of operations and wine director for Bengelina Hospitality Group, curates the wine menu, consisting of French, Italian and American wines. Andrea Leavitt, previously at Park Hyatt Chicago, is Parigi’s general manager. “Ramon’s risotto will be pretty incredible, fried frog legs, vitello tonnato [veal with tuna sauce]; these are the things I love eating that he loves making,” Poremba says of his most anticipated menu items, citing all the way down to the sauces like the chicken foie gras sauce

or veal ragout. But if he had to suggest one dish, Poremba suggests first-timers order the lobster-leek salad to start, a pasta with the veal ragout and braised beef for two. Cuffie suggests any cut of meat. “We’re looking at quality and understand portion and seasonal flavor,” Cuffie says. “Every cut of meat, we really think through.” “The [cuisine] Ramon suggested clicks with what I saw on the plates,” Poremba says about his vision before it started coming alive. “I saw the space in my head… I had a vision of what I wanted the food to look like on the plate.” Parigi, first floor of Clayton on the Park (off South Brentwood Boulevard), 8025 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, 314-899-9767, parigistl.com

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