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ago Archbishop Robert J. Carlson wholeheartedly embraced the idea of an annual gala to hen it comes to elementary education planning, the best thing a family benefit TTEF scholarship programs,” Short says. “To date, we’ve raised nearly $7 million can have is a choice. Every parent wants the opportunity to choose the dollars from the gala alone, providing thousands of elementary school scholarships for best school for their child– but they also need the ability to afford that children in need.” choice. Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF) provides “It’s really an opportunity to highlight recipients and their families and thank our scholarships that make private or faith-based education a choice for economically donors,” Gerken expresses. “It may be the archbishop’s last gala and will be a great chance disadvantaged families. to thank him for his commitment.”

Founded in 1991 in response to both increasing cost and The evening will include a keynote speech from the declining enrollment for Catholic schools in the metro area, archbishop. The Sister Mary Ann Eckhoff Leadership Award the foundation serves families of all faiths looking for tuition will also be presented posthumously to TTEF board member assistance in Catholic and non-Catholic schools. of 16 years and St. Patrick’s Center founder Edith Cunnane, “The founders wanted to do something for kids who wanted who passed away in early 2020. to attend non-public school but couldn’t afford it,” explains Twardowski adds that the fundraiser also serves to raise Kevin Short, board chairman for the foundation. awareness. “We’re very successful, but we can use all the help TTEF provides tuition assistance through need-based we can get,” he says. “We want to be able to support more scholarships to more than 120 elementary schools in the children and give more great choices to families, not just for region. Families can apply at any point in their child’s faith-based education but elementary education in general.” education, whether they’re just starting to look at schools, Scholarships through TTEF have changed the lives of have found their top choice, or already have a child enrolled in thousands of students and families, such as TTEF scholars school.

Luke Stoff, Yareli Martinez, and Danielle Adory, who are “This program helps attract students and also helps these currently receiving scholarships to attend St. Roch School, St. schools retain students that might not be able to stay enrolled Cecilia School and Academy, and St. Frances Cabrini Academy, due to financial reasons,” says executive director Sharon Join archbishop robert carlson to respectively. These three scholars say that TTEF not only Gerken, adding that the foundation focuses on elementary celebrate the efforts and successes of helped their families financially but also provided the comfort schools in the region thereby investing in the foundational the today and tomorrow educational of knowing that an organization was investing in them and years of a child’s education.

Foundation and the students, families and schools that it serves. proceeds their futures.

Today, nearly 30 years since its founding, the programs benefit scholarship programs.

“Education is the single greatest predictor of a child’s provided by TTEF serve more than 1,500 participants in St. success,” Gerken says. “We need to do our part to help kids Louis city and more than 3,000 in the greater metro area read and write so that they can become productive members annually. “In the last 10 years, we’ve grown from distributing of society; our future is dependent on them.” The foundation’s $500,000 in scholarships annually to become a $12 million website has information on how to reach out and make a donation and invest in the dollar organization. Since its inception, TTEF has distributed in excess of $125 million future of children like these scholars. in scholarships,” says board member Greg Twardowski. “We award about $2,000 per “Education is a gift and that gift is about hope and opportunity,” Twardowski says. student. It’s pretty spectacular for the families.”

“Every family should have the choice of a private or faith-based education, and TTEF “We’re looking at the next iteration,” Gerken adds, having led the work of TTEF for provides that choice.” the last 13 years. “There’s plenty of need out there; it’s a matter of how we want to move forward and focus our resources.”

On April 23, TTEF will be hosting their 11th Annual Archbishop’s Gala, a fundraiser Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, 20 Archbishop May Drive, St. Louis, that serves as a celebration of the organization and its accomplishments. “Eleven years 314-792-7777, ttef-stl.org

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Yareli Martinez 7th Grade TTEF Scholar Martinez loves science and is passionate about volunteering to support her school. She hopes to attend Cor Jesu Academy for high school.

Her goal is to own her own environmentally conscious fashion company one day.

Luke Stoff 8th Grade TTEF Scholar Stoff’s favorite subject is Math, and he will attend St. Louis University High School next year.

His goal is to work as a computer scientist or a chemist when he grows up.

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Danielle Adory 6th Grade TTEF Scholar

1. tteF is the fourth largest elementary school scholarship organization in the u.s.

2. tteF has raised more than $125 million in need-based tuition assistance scholarships since its inception.

3. tteF ranks 11th among the metro area’s largest charitable trusts and foundations.

4. tteF awarded more than 4,500 scholarships for the 2019-20 school year.

5. approximately 120 elementary schools receive tteF scholarship funds.

6. tteF’s average scholarship award is $2,000.

7. ninety-one percent of tteF eighth graders are accepted to college prep high schools.

8. ninety-nine percent of tteF alumni graduate from high school.

9. ninety percent of tteF alumni enroll in postsecondary education.

10. more than 2,000 tteF alumni are attending or have graduated from 99 universities in 26 states.

Originally from Kenya, Adory is gifted in Math, and won 1st place in a Pi Competition last year, memorizing 97 digits of Pi. Her goal is to become a veterinarian one day.

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he annual DOORWAYS RED Gala, held early last month, brought the dazzling and electric city of Paris to the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch in that municipality’s downtown. Moulin RED gala guests were transported to the legendary Parisian nightclub through a cocktail reception, a dinner, a live auction, a Fund-The-Need campaign, entertainment and dancing. President and CEO Opal M. Jones spoke on the organization’s impact and showed a video highlighting the story of one DOORWAYS resident. Co-chairing the event were John Beatty, Marilyn Beatty, April TyusMyles and Otha Myles. Money raised will allow DOORWAYS to provide housing, health care and hope to people living with HIV/AIDS in the metro area.

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t. Louis Community College Foundation’s Falling in Love … in Five Courses annual gala took place last month at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. This year’s gala featured a cocktail hour as well as a five-course dinner prepared by chef Jonathon Sawyer. It also featured a live auction and speeches throughout, including one by Jeff Pittman, St. Louis Community College’s chancellor. Now in its 12th year, the event seeks to raise money for students who lack the financial ability to attend college.

This is a fantastic event. It’s a lot of fun, especially if you are a foodie. There is great food and a great atmosphere. Not only is it a fun event, but it provides such a great gift to the students.

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ith just 48 hours of boots on the ground – or more likely, sandals on the sidewalk – local designers Diane Mantovani Fogerty and Brett Clark transformed a Newport Beach, California, vacation home for a family of St. Louisans.

Mantovani Fogerty, owner and principal at Savvy Design Group, says her clients wanted a place to escape to during frigid Midwestern winters, so they enlisted a team to create a home away from home.

“The home had not been updated in 25 years and needed everything,” Mantovani Fogerty says.

Deep blue and neutral tones are prevalent in the estate, complementing the ocean view and elegant outdoor pool.

“The inspirations for this design were coastal colors and comfortable gathering spaces,” Mantovani Fogerty explains.

“Being mindful that the clients would be relaxing and inviting friends and family to enjoy this beautiful estate, our goal was to create a serene retreat with larger gathering spaces full of comfortable seating, natural light and, as always, easy function.”

Mantovani Fogerty describes the kitchen as “the heart of this home.” A deep blue custom kitchen island with a marble top draws immediate attention. The space is bright, with clean, white cabinets and Carrera marble countertops, as well as sleek Sub-Zero and Wolf stainless steel appliances. And you can’t ignore the tiled backsplash.

“The custom, brilliant, blue-and-white tile creates a focal point and brings life to the appliance walls,” Mantovani Fogerty says.

“The oversized pendants illuminating the kitchen island are unexpected and supply wonderful task lighting.”

After a year of designing, sourcing and managing construction from St. Louis, install day in Newport Beach finally came.

“Install day is a magical day in our world,” Clark says. “It was particularly special with this project since we didn’t have the opportunity to do regular site visits.”

Once on-site, Clark and Mantovani Fogerty had only about two days to finish the project.

“After cleaning up the last signs of construction, overseeing the last window treatment installation and coordinating a delivery, we explored the local design community for accessories,” Mantovani Fogerty said. “We found some fantastic resources that had perfect one-of-a-kind pieces to bring more of the West Coast influence into this coastal estate.”

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Emily Hall Interiors blends design styles to create metro area spaces that look effortlessly elegant.

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mily Hall Interiors is mixing modern finishes with alluring antiques to create ravishing and romantic spaces throughout the metro area.

“I truly believe the magic is in the mix,” the firm’s namesake says. “It looks more comfortable and lived-in – more fun, exciting and interesting.”

This marvelous marriage of styles actually came about from Hall’s own marriage.

“We have very different styles,” Hall says of her and her husband.

“He is very modern, contemporary. I am more Parisian-style.”

Hall says the couple’s wedding two years ago coincided with the blossoming of her business.

“He has a really good eye,” she says. “He’s a Realtor and started asking me if I could do some staging for him. I did a few things but felt like, ‘This isn’t what I want to be doing. I want to be doing my own thing.’

He told me, ‘Go for it. I want you to do this.’”

Hall says with her husband’s encouragement, she started Emily Hall Interiors and hasn’t looked back.

“I love to be creative,” she says. “I love to be able to create a functional and beautiful space for my clients – something that they can truly enjoy.”

Hall’s first big client allowed her to masterfully design a moody entryway, dining room and living room in his home on Warson.

The entryway, by way of illustration, has dramatically dark navy walls with charming curved archways and dark wood antique accents, with pops of white present.

“It was fun because he has a love for antiques, just like I do,” Hall says.

“He loves kind of that dark, dramatic look that I love to do.”

The client in question has since moved and has again hired Hall for his new space, in Ladue.

“It has been a work in progress because we are using a lot of antiques,” she says. “It takes awhile to source those things, but we are about to start the basement, and we are going to do a cigar room down there and just make it very cool. It’s fun that I’ve been with them for so long.”

Thus far, Hall says most clients have come via word of mouth or her notable Instagram page, which features clean-lined designs and a beautiful balance between old and new.

Such projects, Hall says, begin with a consultation.

“I really try to get to know the client, look at the space and talk to them about how they want to use the space and find out how their family functions,” Hall says. “I would get to know what they like – colors, textures – just really get a feel for their style.”

From there, Hall creates mood boards and gets rolling – conceptualizing the client’s desire is the dream of the job.

“I love the challenge of having someone that has an idea of what they want,” Hall says. “That’s always fun, to be able to bring someone’s vision to life.”

Hall says she often finds inspiration from her travels, but also loves flipping through old editions of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful and more.

“I have quite the collection of magazines,” Hall says with a laugh, adding, “I love to work with original pieces of art, too. Those always inspire me and really bring a room together. I feel like art can really make a space.”

Art is stunningly showcased throughout Hall’s home, especially in her master suite, where she turned a nook into an inviting home office.

The office walls feature a collection of gold frames and mirrors from her favorite area antique shops and playfully pull the eye to a glass-topped table featuring a gold base that fantastically accents the frames.

“It’s nothing fancy, but I love it,” she says.

After just two years, Hall has hustled and created countless stunning spaces.

“My grandmother always had antique shops when I was growing up, and my mom loved decorating,” Hall says. “I’ve always been around [interior design], and I’ve always appreciated and loved it. I just love it.”

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The discerning gentleman knows that the outfit doesn’t stop at the clothing, and that gentleman also knows the best place to find accessories for men in the metro area is Mister Guy Men’s. Whether it’s offering shoppers needlepoint belts from Smathers & Branson that show off sports loyalties or luxurious Alan Paine knitwear, or even hosting a trunk show at which Pig & Hen creates custom wristwear, the Mister Guy Men’s team stocks the best “finishing touch” flourishes to take your look to the next level. A little nervous in the accessorizing department? Don’t be; the style consultants here can help you pick pieces that will work with your wardrobe.

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St. Louis native Jimmy Sansone’s nearly 5-year-old company was practically made to win this award.

As self-proclaimed “regular guys who had a problem” – finding stylish casualwear that wasn’t fussy – Sansone, aided by his brothers, decided to create his own line. And although he’s quick to dodge the title of “designer,” the proudly Midwestern brand provides men with durable yet stylish pieces, from pullovers to polos to hoodies for day, night, city, country and every situation in between. There’s no pretension that comes with sporting The Normal Brand logo; rather, it signals that you favor enjoying quality, embracing comfort – and supporting a locally based brand that’s going places.

The Normal Brand, 8809 Ladue Road, St. Louis, 314-899-0800, thenormalbrand.com

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Formalwear for men is pretty straightforward, right? A nice suit, a classic tux – easy. Very wrong. Although the ladies might receive more attention for gowns at galas, the men behind Gentry’s Limited are making sure metro area gentlemen have just as much fun and put just as much thought into their apparel for formal occasions. Favoring style over trends, while minding every detail of each garment that’s custom-created, Gentry’s Limited encourages its clients to eschew any ingrained fashion rules men might have in regard to pattern play, color pops and the expression of personal style through apparel – especially for big events. Because if not then, when?

This global footwear brand is keeping the men of the metro area walking tall. Cole Haan is loved not only for its high-quality, yet comfortable dress shoes – the last thing you want during a long day at work or even a special event is for your dogs to be barking – but also, now that the designer has a line of stylish sneakers, for allowing men to grab a pair of shoes for any occasion and know they won’t be sacrificing style for quality or comfort. Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of Oxfords, loafers or slip-on sneakers sleek enough to pass for a night out, trust that this specialty shop has what you’re looking for.

Gentry’s Limited, 4818 Washington Blvd., Suite 305, St. Louis, 314-527-1785, gentryslimited.com

Cole Haan, Plaza Frontenac, 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 253, St. Louis, 314-997-3460, colehaan.com

Runner-Up: Mister Guy Men’s Runner-Up: Neiman Marcus

Runner-Up: Cobblestone Quality Shoe Repair Runner-Up: Laurie’s Shoes

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Paperdolls

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For the second year in a row, the men of the metro area are making a statement in selecting Dakota G. Grady’s haberdashery as their favorite place to curate their work wardrobe. Known for its bold colors, rich fabrics, impeccable tailoring and standout style, Gentry’s Limited welcomes men who want to communicate confidence from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

– and beyond. But just because you’re looking for workwear doesn’t mean the way you obtain garments needs to feel tedious. The shop in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood arranges custom service by appointment only, so your visit is relaxed, tailored to your needs – it can even include coffee or a cocktail! – and definitely doesn’t feel like work.

We all have that one friend who’s always the first to debut trends. You see her wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and then suddenly, your feed’s filled with similar looks – and you wonder how she always knows what’s coming next. Paperdolls is that friend to all ladies who constantly covet eye-catching accessories. The boutique’s curated selection of pieces, from warm weather to cold and back again, always offers a stylish way to test trends and show off your personal style.

Whether that’s through bold, stackable Erimish bracelets, bohemian Gypset Honey layering necklaces or another type of accessorizing brilliance, Paperdolls is the place to find the perfect finishing touch.

Gentry’s Limited, 4818 Washington Blvd., Suite 305, St. Louis, 314-527-1785, gentryslimited.com

Paperdolls, multiple locations, 314-394-3303, paperdollsboutiquestl.com

Runner-Up: Mister Guy Men’s Runner-Up: Nordstrom

Runner-Up: Laurie Solet Runner-Up: Shine Boutique

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Casual doesn’t have to mean sloppy; that’s something the staff members of Paperdolls understand completely. Since 2005, they’ve been fashionably outfitting ladies who are constantly on the go. Whether you’re looking for a comfy but trendy sweater to wear to an afternoon at a brewery, trying to look festive for a celebration of some kind or even just searching for a convenient outfit for a Saturday of shopping (say, to Paperdolls, perhaps?), this boutique has you covered. What’s more, visiting one of its four locations is fun in itself, thanks to the “PD Shopgirls,” who will help you pull together the best pieces and will make you feel as if you’re hanging out with your girlfriends in your home’s walk-in closet.

Paperdolls, multiple locations, 314-394-3303, paperdollsboutiquestl.com

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All dressed up and no place to go is rarely an issue for area women; social calendars quickly fill with functions and events. We’re fortunate, then, that we have Saks Fifth Avenue to help us always look our best.

Not only does Saks offer a selection of the most covetable designers, such as Alaïa, Marchesa and Galvan London, but also LN readers praise the luxe Plaza Frontenac location for its expert stylists and warm customer service – because if you’re investing in formalwear, you want the experience to be as lovely as the garment you’re purchasing. On that front, Saks categorically delivers.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 1 Plaza Frontenac St., St. Louis, 314-567-9200, saksfifthavenue.com

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MG Women, 9811 Clayton Road, St. Louis, 314-991-5262, misterguywomens.com

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By Mary Mack | Photo supplied For nearly 70 years, Laurie’s Shoes has been serving the metro area with what its clients tout as unparalleled customer service and an impressive selection of footwear. The store currently offers more than 60,000 pairs of both kids and adult shoes in the brands you know and love, such as Nike, Birkenstock, Chaco and Brooks. A multigenerational family business, the Manchester Road store has some clients that have been visiting as long as the store’s been open, always trusting Laurie’s employees when it comes to the latest footwear technology, trends and pedorthic expertise.

Laurie’s Shoes, 9916 Manchester Road, St. Louis, 314-961-1642, lauriesshoes.com

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Pancakes. House-smoked salmon and something called a “Starchy & Cluck.” All of these options aren’t just expected when dining at Shack – they’re anticipated.

As one of the hottest breakfast and brunch chains in the metro area, Shack locations feature a no-frills exterior and welcoming interior, plus a craveworthy menu of standards – think omelets, buttermilk pancakes and avocado toast – as well as more imaginative takes on morning meals for especially adventurous diners. And every item has a quirky name, to boot.

Shack represents hospitality at its finest, a place where all are welcome – families, young couples, retired folks and more – and where gluten-averse guests can treat themselves to a brunch that’s just as indulgent as the regular menu.

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By Drew Gieseke | Photo supplied Who else but Butler’s Pantry? The caterer has served the metro area for more than five decades, making it one of the preeminent options for everything from weddings and nonprofit functions to corporate events and social entertainment.

It’s a given that food from Butler’s Pantry is delicious. But what makes this caterer so special is just how much pride its team takes in its offerings.

And they offer a lot. Customers can choose among packages for wedding receptions, business functions and more, each featuring anything from hors d’oeuvres and buffet stations to exceptional main courses and signature desserts.

Almost as important as the menu itself is locating the perfect place to host your event. Butler’s Pantry keeps planners organized with its handy venue tool, which allows the user to select potential locations based on guest count, part of the metro area and type of location (indoor or outdoor).

Butler’s Pantry, 1414 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-664-7680, butlerspantry.com

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Sasha’s Wine Bar

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By Drew Gieseke | Photo supplied

This cozy tandem bistro’s primo cellar certainly justifies the wine in its name, but at Sasha’s Wine Bar, the cocktail menu is just as dazzling as the pinot.

The house-made drink selection rotates regularly, with offerings ranging from the Tikiinspired to the classic mainstay. Whatever guests decide to order can be easily paired with something from the kitchen, including fresh charcuterie, cheese plates and a full menu of pizzas, salads, sandwiches, crêpes and desserts.

There’s also the scenic patio. On cool spring, summer and fall nights, there’s hardly a better place to be than at Sasha’s Wine Bar, sitting among friends and family with a drink in hand.

Although the metro area’s history is deeply rooted in beer production – practically anyone who knows anything about St. Louis is familiar with AnheuserBusch – a crop of smaller-scale breweries has taken the area by storm.

In that light, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company shines especially bright. The company, guided by German-born brewmaster Florian Kuplent, specializes in brewing modern American styles alongside more traditional European flavors, with local favorites including the Zwickel and the Schnickelfritz. The result is a satisfying combination of old and new, of recognizable and unfamiliar.

So toast this local gem by swinging by its Grove Brewery & Bierhall, its Midtown Brewery & Biergarten or its U.R.B. (Urban Research Brewery) for pints of freshbrewed beers and bites from a given location’s kitchen.

Sasha’s Wine Bar, 706 De Mun Ave., Clayton, sashaswinebar.com

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, multiple locations, urbanchestnut.com

Runner-Up: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Runner-Up: Truffles

Runner-Up: 4 Hands Brewing Co. Runner-Up: Side Project Brewing

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Kaldi’s Coffee

Olive + Oak

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Named after the mythic goatherd who discovered coffee beans in Ethiopia, Kaldi’s Coffee is accessible for all yet driven by expertise, making it a metro area mainstay for a reason.

Multiple locations across the area prove the roaster to be a must-visit no matter where you live or where you’re visiting. True coffeeheads savor every sip of singleorigin cups, while casual drinkers treat themselves to classic and seasonal espresso drinks, cold brews and handbrewed teas.

Post up at one of the local cafés to work, study, read or simply chat – no matter how you enjoy your cup, Kaldi’s makes the ideal landing spot.

Based in Webster Groves, Olive + Oak deserves every accolade it receives. The 2019 James Beard Award semifinalist is just the place for a relaxed night out or a special occasion, be it a gettogether, first date or retirement dinner.

Daily menu changes mean diners are treated to only the freshest seasonal ingredients, including steaks, seafood, quail and vegetables so good they may prompt guests to buttonhole the waitstaff about how to prepare them at home. And guests oughtn’t forget to start with a bottle of wine, cocktail or craft beer, and end the night with a handmade dessert.

Olive + Oak’s décor erases any preconceptions a guest may have had about the “fine dining” label, because the handsome seating, bustling bar and industrial light fixtures should make anyone feel right at home.

Kaldi’s Coffee, multiple locations, kaldiscoffee.com

Olive + Oak, 102 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314-736-1370, oliveandoakstl.com

Runner-Up: Deer Creek Coffee Runner-Up: Park Avenue Coffee

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FOOD | PIZZA

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria

By Drew Gieseke | Photo by Gregg Goldman

Italian dining has reached another level in St. Louis.

Sure, there are the classics, the ones that everyone knows and loves. But it’s hard to find a better restaurant that represents the contemporary quite like Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, a tandem café that customarily leaves visitors satisfied.

Helmed by wife-andhusband team Katie and Ted Collier, the eponymous two-location hot spot dishes out ’za with fresh fixings and perfectly puffed crusts. Guests can keep things standard with a margherita pie – or take their taste buds for a ride with something a little different, like the Black Garlic & Artichoke or the Fig & Squash. And for those sporting a gluten allergy, there’s no need to fret – any pizza can be made gluten-free for a small surcharge.

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, multiple locations, katiespizzaandpasta.com

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By Drew Gieseke | Photo supplied Fresh, seasonal flavors stand out at Truffles, a fine dining experience in Ladue.

What’s really special, though, is the private party room, a relaxed space that can host up to 18 guests for a wide variety of experiences.

Menus are made easy in the private dining room, as planners can select courses in advance, choosing from hors d’oeuvres, starters, main dishes and desserts. Easy selection options include three or four courses, so guests can start the night right with gumbo, yellowfin tuna wraps, truffle risotto and three different salads.

Entrées cover land and sea, with plenty of variations depending on the occasion.

Hosting a watch party? Go for the baby back ribs. Prefer a little more upscale atmosphere? Stick with Atlantic salmon or filet mignon, then end the evening with sweet tooth-satisfying finishing touches. And for the premier experience, guests can opt for the six-course tasting menu.

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FOOD | ROMANTIC DINING

Vin de Set

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It’s only fitting that the nod for the most romantic restaurant in the area goes to a French bistro, because at Vin de Set, the language of love is the lingua franca.

Nestled in St. Louis’ Lafayette Square neighborhood, Vin de Set has the makings of a great date night.

First, there’s the rooftop bar. Sunny days and cool nights set the stage for love to bloom. Couples then can head back downstairs to split a bottle of wine and enjoy the dinner menu, which boasts an approachable tour of Southern French cuisine – and particular affection for dishes with a Mediterranean influence.

Standouts include Ratatouille Ravioli, savory crêpes, roasted rack of lamb and, of course, delectable pommes frites sprinkled with parmesan and served with tarragon aioli. Couples can finish the date by splitting cheesecake or a Nutella crêpe – making it all but impossible to go wrong at this romantic gem.

Vin de Set, 2017 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, 314-241-8989, vindeset.com

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Already making the list for tops in metro area pizza, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria has also earned acclaim here for its service.

Warm and welcoming, the atmosphere at Katie’s forms the backbone of its approach to customer service. The dual-location restaurant’s waitstaff is friendly and attentive – and ready to guide diners through the expansive menu, no matter their preferences or dietary restrictions.

From start to finish, from antipasti through dessert to after-dinner cordials, guests should always feel at home at Katie’s. It’s no wonder the dual dining destination has established a solid reputation as a place that treats everyone right.

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, katiespizzaandpasta.com

Runner-Up: Sidney Street Cafe Runner-Up: Tony’s

FOOD | SWEET TREATS

Nathaniel Reid Bakery

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The term artisan gets tossed around quite frequently in the culinary world. Chef Nathaniel Reid might be a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, but what makes Nathaniel Reid Bakery’s treats so special is that although his macarons, croissants, cookies and other pastries certainly fit the standard artisanal description, they lack the pretension so often associated with such a lofty adjective.

Put simply, everyone can enjoy the sweet treats at Reid’s namesake neighborhood bakery.

It crafts pastries for any occasion, so it’s not unusual for customers to swing by the shop in search of birthday sweets, breakfast items, treats for the office or pretty much any other situation.

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HOME | ANTIQUES

HOME | HOME ACCESSORIES

Emporium St. Louis

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Regularly recognized as one of the top antique sellers in the metro area, Emporium St. Louis makes the perfect spot to search for knickknacks, furniture, fixtures, jewelry and other unique preowned items.

Visitors can browse the retailer’s cozy confines to track down their next great find. It’s hard to put into words exactly what one might find, as Emporium is always rotating and replacing its offerings, but the tastemakers who run the shop have an eye for the interesting (and the useful).

Even better, shoppers can search through select items on Emporium’s website. But any true picker will tell you that when it comes to antiquing, the thrill of the hunt fulfills just as much as the find itself. In that regard, Emporium never disappoints.

Upholstery, window treatments, pillows, bedding and more are quite literally covered at this excellent, full-service interior design store. But The Great Cover-Up also specializes in home accessories that pull together any and every room in your house.

Based in Ladue, The Great Cover-Up should rank as customers’ go-to partner for identifying furnishings like pillows, lamps, decorative plates and other accents.

Customers can make their way to the showroom to work with the design team to do just that – and if the store doesn’t have exactly what customers are seeking, the team will help them track it down.

This kind of professionalism – combined with years of expertise – makes The Great Cover-Up stand above the rest in the home accessories business.

Emporium St. Louis, 9410 Manchester Road, St. Louis, 314-962-7300, emporium-stlouis.com

The Great Cover-Up, 9708 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-995-5701, greatcoverupdesign.com

Runner-Up: Warson Woods Antiques Gallery

Runner-Up: Story Seven Runner-Up: Wilson Lighting

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HOME | INTERIOR DESIGN

Dau Furniture

MKS Designs

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By Drew Gieseke | Photo supplied

Trusted in the industry since 1894, Dau Furniture brings a tradition of excellence to every piece it crafts and designs.

Its expert team uses several different styles of design, including contemporary, modern, transitional and mission.

Not only that, but Dau collaborates with some of the best manufacturers in the industry, such as Habersham, Woodbridge Furniture and Karastan.

Guests can outfit any room in their home or office with signature items like sofas, dining tables, beds, bookcases and rugs.

Guests also are welcome to tour the 11,000-square-foot showroom for decoration inspiration, as well as to discover different custom options for a variety of different pieces, from fabric selections to wood finishes. And every showroom employee is also a designer, so his or her expertise is readily available.

Maggie Jewell can transform any space.

Jewell developed into the expert that she is today in part by following her mother, Mary Stieven, into the interior design business. The two teamed in the metro area for nearly a decade before Jewell became the sole operator at MKS Designs. Clearly, she has an eye for interior style that’s really something special.

MKS Designs uses everything at its disposal to realize a customer’s dream room: wallpapers that add rich, colorful textures, antique furniture that showcases the character of a bygone era, unique fixtures and rugs that pull the entire room together. What more could you ask for from an interior designer?

Dau Furniture, 15424 Manchester Road, Ellisville, 636-394-3005, daufurniture.com

MKS Designs, mkstieve@gmail.com, 314-630-6688

Runner-Up: Expressions Furniture Runner-Up: Stash Home

Runner-Up: ADJ Interiors Runner-Up: The Great Cover-Up

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Karr Bick primarily focuses on areas where its team can build in cabinetry, which is why kitchens are so essential to its business. Consumers expect a custom experience from their remodeling company, and the Karr Bick team – which represents a broad array of talented and successful designers – is dedicated to delivering just that.

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Frisella Landscape Group

By Drew Gieseke | Photo supplied Frisella is a wellknown name in the metro area. The Frisella Nursery has operated here since 1953, while its landscape division, Frisella Landscape Group, has established itself as one of the premier such teams in the area.

Consultation and design are the first steps. The group works to understand exactly how a homeowner wants to use a space, from hosting friends and family to seeking a serene escape from our fast-paced world.

Designs are approved and installation takes place – but Frisella’s service doesn’t necessarily end there.

Customers can work with the team to keep their grounds looking tidy with various maintenance packages, as well as consult the highly lauded group regarding irrigation – all part of Frisella’s holistic approach to lawn and green space design and upkeep.

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In the matter of elevated accessories, the metro area’s favored place to visit is the family-owned Genovese Jewelers in Creve Coeur – one of the largest jewelers in the nation. Area residents praise Genovese for its high-quality diamonds, designer offerings – a variety that includes every style, from the delicate to the dramatic and the formal to the fun – and, most important, outstanding service. Setting the company apart from the rest, though, is its use of computer-aided design, which allows the Genovese team to create custom pieces through computer renderings, 3D printing and raw castings. Clients have the ability to dream up any piece of jewelry, whether they want to invest in a trendy piece or the creation of a family heirloom. Not to mention, all services are done in-house, taking the phrase “shop local” to the next level.

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Since receiving this accolade, Shine Boutique has closed its doors. We celebrate the service and style it has provided in the metro area. Fashion should be fun, and jewelry can add personality to any outfit.

That’s something Shine Boutique understood and promoted. Owner Tamara Netsch stocked the shop on Clayton Road with eyecatching accents that were both trendy and locally sourced, from brands such as Inali Jewelry Designs, Zingara Gems Jewelry and Hoopla. Metro area shoppers knew when they stepped into the store that they’d encounter a curated collection of funky, bright, bold and unique pieces at accessible price points.

What’s more, new pieces were constantly added to the store, so whatever the holiday, occasion or mood, you’d find the perfect little pop of fun.

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Parents looking for a unique, educational and fun day camp experience for their kids this summer can thrill their young ones with a variety of programs offered by the Saint Louis Zoo. From young children to high school students, zoo campers’ days are packed with explorations and projects focusing on the zoo’s thousands of exotic animals and habitats. Children ranging from age 4 to those entering kindergarten enjoy animal adventures at Camp Joey, while those entering first through sixth grades attend Camp KangaZoo. Teen Camp for students entering seventh through ninth grades offers a more in-depth experience, focusing on animals and conservation. And children in the first through the 12th grade participate in hands-on experiments, animal investigations and unique projects through the zoo’s specialty camps, which cover topics such as marine biology, zoological careers and conservation leadership. Financial assistance is available, and you can help send a child to camp by contributing to the zoo’s scholarship program for underserved students.

Saint Louis Zoo, One Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org

Runner-Up: Burr Oak Camp Runner-Up: Camp Taum Sauk KIDS | CLOTHING

The Woman’s Exchange of Saint Louis

By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied If you see a little girl sporting a distinctive white dress with red trim and cherry motifs down the front, you know someone’s been to The Woman’s Exchange of Saint Louis. This iconic, handmade design was created in 1953 for the nonprofit organization, which has sold more than 12,000 of the dresses since its introduction.

Fashion-conscientious parents still order the Cherry Dress through The Woman’s Exchange, while browsing a delightful array of new and consignment children’s clothing. The gift shop carries brands such as Roller Rabbit, Melissa & Doug and Alimrose, and sales raise funds to support The Woman’s Exchange mission of “helping those in need lead financially stable, productive lives.”

The Woman’s Exchange of Saint Louis, 8811-A Ladue Road, St. Louis, 314-997-4411, woexstl.org

Runner-Up: City Sprouts Runner-Up: Nordstrom

KIDS | GAMES/TOYS

Imagination Toys

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Who doesn’t love a toy store, especially when it’s as whimsical and welcoming as Imagination Toys? Children and adults alike explore and play with the shop’s many educational, classic and cuddly toys for all ages. Celebrating its 33rd year in the metro area, the store’s stock includes “developmental and creative toys that nurture imagination and encourage children to think and to have fun.” Books, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, dolls, puppets and more await young patrons and their families. The shop’s knowledgeable staff members happily answer questions, make suggestions, and gift-wrap and ship purchases for all occasions. The website allows for online shopping and ordering, and gift certificates are available for those who just can’t quite choose from all of Imagination Toys’ outstanding options.

Imagination Toys, 9737 Clayton Road, St. Louis, 314-993-6288, imagination-toys.com

Runner-Up: Bright Idea Toys Runner-Up: Happy Up KIDS | SHOES

Laurie’s Shoes

By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied Laurie’s Shoes adheres to a clear goal: providing excellent customer service while delivering the best selection in town.

The business began in 1951 with two locations, one in Maplewood and one on Manchester Road, where Laurie’s flagship store remains. The founders’ grown children continue their parents’ legacy, and although styles change, Laurie’s commitment to its customers does not. Families shopping Laurie’s wide range of options find footwear for infants, young children and teens that feature the latest styles and trusted brands like Stride Rite, New Balance, Naturino, Keen and more.

Pedorthists, who specialize in using footwear to address conditions that affect the feet and legs, are available for children who may need orthotics or other specific types of footwear. Laurie’s youngest customers enjoy balloons and cookies, while parents work with trained staff members to find the best combination of fit and style.

Laurie’s Shoes Inc., 9916 Manchester Road, St. Louis, 314-961-1642, lauriesshoes.com

Runner-Up: City Sprouts

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SENIORS | ASSISTED LIVING

SENIORS | MEMORY CARE

McKnight Place Assisted Living

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Residents at McKnight Place Assisted Living get the help they need without compromising comfort, enjoyment and friendship. The luxurious surroundings extend from individual suites to the elegant facility and lush grounds. On nice days, residents relax in landscaped gardens or stroll along the property’s walking paths.

The McKnight Place theater, beauty salon, art room, greenhouse, restaurant-style dining and beautifully decorated spaces offer indoor activities, entertainment and delectable meals. The friendly staff provides housekeeping, laundry and linen service, while a round-the-clock nursing staff assists with medical needs. In addition to all that, residents and their families can rest assured that McKnight Place’s therapy services, including on-site physical, restorative, speech and occupational therapy, are always available. Part of The Gatesworth campus, McKnight Place Assisted Living provides the quality and security its residents deserve.

Parc Provence is “a community of wellbeing” where people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia receive compassionate, individualized care.

Medical and nursing professionals who specialize in memory care provide roundthe-clock support and encourage residents to engage in appropriate physical and cognitive tasks that enrich their lives, including art and music therapy. Individuals and their families also appreciate Parc Provence’s homelike residential setting, which includes five interconnected, comfortable households. Each household offers roomy private suites along with a communal dining room, living room, kitchen and sunroom, all opening into a central promenade where residents can enjoy a billiards room, a library and other friendly gathering spots. Whether your loved one needs assisted living or skilled nursing, Parc Provence caters to his or her needs and your peace of mind.

McKnight Place Assisted Living, Three McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314- 628-8283, mcknightplace.com

Parc Provence, 605 Coeur De Ville Drive, Creve Coeur, 314-310-0497, parcprovence.com

Runner-Up: Cedarhurst of Des Peres Runner-Up: Mari de Villa

Runner-Up: Cedarhurst of Des Peres Runner-Up: Mari de Villa

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SENIORS | SKILLED NURSING

The Gatesworth

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By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied

The Gatesworth is home to active seniors spending their golden years enjoying interesting activities, a rich social life and beautiful surroundings.

“Our goal is to provide exceptional service to each resident, every day, and to ensure that their day-to-day needs are met with the utmost care and efficiency,” says executive director Carrie Montrey. Knowledgeable and dedicated professionals ensure The Gatesworth lives up to that goal. Set on 12 acres of parklike grounds, The Gatesworth offers an exhaustive list of amenities, including recreational, social and educational programs presented by some of the metro area’s most accomplished experts, artists and musicians. Delicious choices abound in The Gatesworth’s three restaurants, which offer both casual and fine dining. Residents also enjoy a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, spa services, a billiards room and a putting green. At The Gatesworth, “the answer is yes – what is the question?”

For seniors who have health conditions that require the highest level of care outside a hospital setting, McKnight Place Extended Care offers a homelike environment where an experienced, caring staff of researchinformed medical and nursing professionals tailors care to each individual. Clear and consistent communication with residents and families creates trusting relationships that undergird each individualized care plan. McKnight Place’s board-certified medical director, specializing in geriatrics, is on call at all times to consult on specific questions or concerns. In addition, on-site physical, occupational, speech, language and restorative therapy is available. Residents enjoy creature comforts and beautiful surroundings each day. Nutritious and tasty meals approved by a registered dietitian are prepared from fresh ingredients. A variety of activities and gatherings provide mental, physical and social stimulation.

A tradition of excellence and exceptionally high standards make McKnight Place Extended Care a choice everyone can feel good about.

The Gatesworth, One McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com

McKnight Place Extended Care, Two McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314-819-9824, mcknightplace.com

Runner-Up: Friendship Village Runner-Up: Mari de Villa

Runner-Up: Friendship Village Runner-Up: Mari de Villa

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Drs. David Caplin, Melvin Maclin and Patricia McGuire, the board-certified plastic surgeons of Parkcrest Plastic Surgery, have the experience and expertise needed to ensure you look your best at any age. Whether a subtle cosmetic enhancement or a more complex reconstructive surgery, patients receive the highest level of care at Parkcrest Plastic Surgery. Surgical and nonsurgical procedures are available to enhance the face and body, including the breasts and hands, using the most advanced techniques and technologies. Among the many effective options, Parkcrest Plastic Surgery offers breast enhancement, body contouring, skin tightening and fat transfer procedures. The practice also offers gender-affirming surgery for transgender patients, and the Aesthetic Center brings a medical perspective to skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, injectables and fillers, and skin care products.

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery, 845 N. New Ballas Court, Suite 300, St. Louis, 314-569-0130, parkcrestplasticsurgery.com

Runner-Up: Nayak Plastic Surgery Runner-Up: West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University SERVICES | DAY SPA

Four Seasons

By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied The name Four Seasons is synonymous with luxury, and the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Spa is the place for pampering.

Whether treating yourself or enjoying a special day in the Couple’s Spa Suite, you’ll find a serene oasis where you can relax and revive. The spa offers healing massages, signature body treatments that leave your skin glowing, results-oriented facials, and a full-service salon for hair, nails and eyebrows. Pool access is included with weekday treatments, and memberships open the doors to the pool and fitness center at any time and unlock special promotions and benefits. Weekend mornings feature yoga classes, and the “spa after dark” is the perfect answer to a very special date night that includes spa treatments, a candlelit dinner and more. Those needing deep renewal and restoration find it with the Himalayan Body Balancing Treatment that combines massage and reiki.

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, 999 N. Second St., St. Louis, 314-881-5800, fourseasons.com/stlouis

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Marquard’s Cleaners

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F r o m P r i m i t i v e t o Pa l a t i a l Finest Multi -Dealer Antique Gallery Marquard’s Cleaners is far more than a place to have your shirts pressed.

The almost 90-year-old company offers premier services that include fire and water restoration and rug cleaning in addition to handling even your most delicate clothing. Each and every textile Marquard’s touches is treated with care and returned cleaned and pressed, according to your instructions. The company also restores heirlooms and cleans and preserves wedding gowns. Leather and suede?

Draperies? Household items? No problem. In fact, Marquard’s is the exclusive metro area distributor of Fiber ProTector, a product based on polymer technology that leaves an invisible shield around every fiber. Customers don’t even have to remember to pick their items up when they use Marquard’s convenient home delivery service. Whether it’s a business suit you wear every week or an heirloom oriental rug, area residents trust their textiles to Marquard’s.

Marquard‘s Cleaners, multiple locations, marquardscleaners.com

Runner-Up: Pleats Cleaners Runner-Up: Tide Cleaners

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Bloomin’ Buckets

By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied Wedding season is here, and many of the metro area’s most elegant nuptials will be festooned with creative, personalized bouquets and floral arrangement from Bloomin’ Buckets.

Since its opening in 2004, Bloomin’ Buckets’ talented staff – known as the “Bucketeers” – also enhances corporate events, galas, birthdays, anniversaries, memorial services and other important occasions. Bucketeers focus on a natural aesthetic with fresh blooms that conjure images of lush, colorful gardens. Clients collaborate with designers, choosing their favorite colors, textures and flowers to grace each individually crafted floral design. Featured in many publications, including At Home and Real Weddings magazines, Bloomin’ Buckets also has been recognized as a “Top Wedding Florist” by Martha Stewart Weddings as well as a “Best of Weddings Winner” by The Knot. In addition to its custom work, Bloomin’ Buckets partners with BJC Hospice through Evelyn’s House to repurpose wedding arrangements to uplift hospice patients and their families.

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Runner-Up: Kirkwood Florist Runner-Up: Walter Knoll Florist

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SERVICES | HAIR SALON

NutriFormance

Dominic Michael Salon

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By Connie Mitchell | Photo by Steve B. Smith

Ellie and Dale Huff founded NutriFormance in 1997 as an in-home personal training and nutrition counseling company. Today, NutriFormance is a full-scale fitness center that maintains the Huffs’ personal approach. With a focus on individual abilities and needs, NutriFormance states it is the only fitness coaching gym in St. Louis that offers personal training memberships that include basic group fitness, smallgroup personal training and unlimited facility usage. A certified strength and conditioning specialist specializing in corrective and performance conditioning, Dale Huff trains youth athletes, those wanting to trim and tone, and people with orthopedic or functional challenges. Ellie Huff is a registered dietitian and also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, specializing in sports and cardiovascular nutrition, eating disorders, and weight loss and maintenance. With an equally knowledgeable staff of fitness instructors and trainers, NutriFormance is the place to achieve your fitness goals.

You don’t want to trust your hair to just anyone. Discerning clients trust Dominic Michael Salon, where their locks are tended to by “cool, authentic people with a serious passion for their craft.”

The professionals at Dominic Michael Salon’s two locations, in Ladue and Chesterfield, don’t follow industry trends – they help set them. Using the most current techniques and tools, they provide exceptional quality and an unerring commitment to excellence under the leadership of owner Dominic Bertani. Highly trained aestheticians perform precision waxing and facials, and nail technicians at the Chesterfield location provide polish and shine to fingers and toes. Dominic Michael stylists also specialize in bridal party beauty and special occasion flair. This top salon’s clients are confident, on trend and ready to have a good hair day, every day.

NutriFormance, 10407 Clayton Road, Frontenac, 314-432-6103, nutriformance.com

Dominic Michael Salon, multiple locations, dmsalon.com

Runner-Up: PLNK Runner-Up: Pure Barre

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Saint Louis Closet Co.

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By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied If your closets are a jumble of odds and ends or an abyss where you know your favorite sweater used to live, it’s time to get help, and Saint Louis Closet Co. has a solution. Professional designers use safe, sturdy, adjustable systems to address storage needs in closets, pantries, playrooms, garages and home offices. A dedicated production team manufactures your tailored storage system in Saint Louis Closet Co.’s custom factory, and an experienced installation team ensures your storage solutions fit like a glove. Owner Jennifer Williams and her staff are dedicated to sustainable practices and invite you to visit the Saint Louis Closet Co. showroom in its beautiful, historic building, restored with the same loving care you can expect from your very own Saint Louis Closet Co. storage solution.

West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University offers expertise you can trust in a relaxed, serene setting. Not only will your skin be rejuvenated by one of the many advanced spa treatments available, but also your entire spirit will be refreshed. Whether you need a physician-directed skin care regimen, laser or intense pulsed light procedures, or nonsurgical solutions including microneedling, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, chemical peels or facials, your experienced medical aesthetician will work with you to address your concerns and create a tailored plan. A committed, compassionate and competent staff will make your needs paramount from the moment you enter the doors. Trust your face and body to the best: West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University.

Saint Louis Closet Co., 2626 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, 314-781-9000, stlouisclosetco.com

West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University, multiple locations, 314-996-8800, westcountyplasticsurgeons.wustl.edu

Runner-Up: California Closets Runner-Up: NewSpace

Runner-Up: The Aesthetics Center at Parkcrest Plastic Surgery Runner-Up: Skin + Laser Institute of St. Louis

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“Best Skilled Nursing” As Voted by Ladue News Readers

McKnight Place Extended Care mixes the comfort and amenities of upscale senior living with the superior care of an industry-leading skilled nursing community. With a full staff of medically trained professionals available around the clock to provide you or your loved one with the highest level of service, we’ve truly set a higher standard for skilled nursing.

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SERVICES | NAIL SALON

SERVICES | PET SPA

Ladue Nails & Spa

Shakers Dog Wash and Grooming

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By Connie Mitchell | Photo supplied

With locations in Clayton, Ladue, St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood and Frontenac, Ladue Nails & Spa makes sure your journey to beautiful hands and feet is just around the corner. A full menu of treatments for nails and skin awaits with accessible prices.

Manicures and pedicures feature natural, fresh, nurturing product combinations, such as milk and honey or fresh cucumber. Every manicure includes nail shaping and buffing, a lush cuticle treatment, and a relaxing massage. Pedicures range from a quick and simple “On-the-Go” option to a 90-minute extravaganza of pampering, complete with a complementary glass of bubbly or soothing cup of tea. Go beyond hands and feet with a 30- or 60-minute therapeutic massage or a facial that cleanses, refreshes and hydrates the skin. Relax and treat yourself from head to toe at Ladue Nails & Spa. Ladue Nails & Spa, multiple locations, laduenails.com

If you want to see some happy – and clean – pups, head over to Shakers Dog Wash and Grooming. Choose from budgetfriendly options, including selfservice to full-service grooming for your furry family member.

Shakers exhibits an “insane passion” for dogs that makes a visit an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Tails start to wag the moment you and your dog walk through the door to be greeted by relationship-oriented grooming professionals. Selfservice includes a deep tub for your pup, Tropiclean shampoo and conditioner, fresh towels, blow dryers, brushes and fragrances. The Express Service adds a blueberry facial, paw pad treatment, nail trim, ear cleaning and breath freshening. For dogs that need a cut or trim and brush-out, The Works is the answer. Your puppy will leave with a complementary bandana and a special dog treat, and you’ll leave knowing your dog is clean, sweetsmelling and pampered.

Runner-Up: Dominic Michael Salon Runner-Up: Studio Branca

Shakers Dog Wash and Grooming, 9833 Manchester Road, Rock Hill, 314-961-7200, shakersdogwash.com

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Josephine Havlak Photography isn’t just another photography studio.

Its namesake’s photojournalistic approach, white-glove service and remarkable eye make her one of the most sought-after wedding and portrait photographers in the region.

A St. Louis native and graduate of Mary Institute, Havlak has photographed hundreds of weddings, capitalizing on natural light, a candid style and an ability to record every important moment while telling a couple’s personal story through pictures. From outdoor nuptials to formal church weddings, she says, “I still choke up at weddings and remain completely enchanted.” And even as she gets the perfect shots, Havlak is known for her speed, giving wedding parties ample time to enjoy their day instead of spending hours posing. Although weddings keep her in demand, she also photographs families, debutantes and children, making heirloom images of important life passages. When you are planning important moments to remember, trust them to Josephine Havlak Photography.

Josephine Havlak Photography, 314-962-8240, josephinehavlak.com

Runner-Up: Carmody Creative Photography Runner-Up: Westrich Photography SERVICES | REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

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Whether looking for your next place to call home or preparing to put your property on the market, Laura McCarthy Real Estate has the resources and know-how to ease your transition to a new location. About 100 Laura McCarthy agents throughout the metro area work to make moving easy. Prospective home buyers benefit from this established network of experts who understand the market and can anticipate opportunities, provide advice and feedback, and make sure the buying process is efficient and worry-free. People who are ready to sell their home can trust that a Laura McCarthy agent understands industry trends and specific neighborhoods, markets homes effectively, and provides service built on a dedication to quality and integrity. And those moving to the metro area will find the professionals in the Laura McCarthy Relocation Department to be crucial allies in the relocation process.

Laura McCarthy Real Estate, 29 The Boulevard, St. Louis, 314-725-5100, lauramccarthy.com

Runner-Up: Dielmann Sotheby’s Runner-Up: Janet McAfee Real Estate

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Where would you like to go? TopFlight Travels can get you there. Owner Julie Jones and her staff aren’t typical travel agents. They’re matchmakers, collaborating with clients to create unique travel experiences that cater to each individual’s or family’s tastes and preferences. Instead of spending time scrolling websites for ideas and options, TopFlight’s clients relax while the experts develop perfect itineraries, confirm reservations, request upgrades and ensure that each adventure goes smoothly from departure to return. TopFlight partners with luxury travel brands, which means clients receive VIP benefits not available to the general public. Upgraded accommodations, complimentary breakfasts and free internet access are among the many perks available to TopFlight clients at many of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Wherever you wander, whenever you roam, TopFlight is your first stop for luxury getaways.

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Hightower Wealth Advisors is an elite financial services firm where experienced professionals help high-net-worth families and business owners create secure futures and achieve financial goals. Services include planning for tax-efficient wealth accumulation; retirement, estate and gift planning; and business succession strategies. The Hightower Wealth Advisors team has a broad range of expertise, which translates to a full spectrum of knowledge for a client’s multiple needs.

Yet they all share a commitment to excellence and a collaborative approach to creative, holistic wealth management. Using advanced tools and technologies, Hightower Wealth Advisors considers all angles of each client’s circumstances to create flexible, long-term strategies. All advisors are fiduciaries, meaning they have a legal obligation to act in a client’s best interests. Entrust your financial life and legacy to the best in the business, and visit with Hightower Wealth Advisors to protect and grow your wealth.

Hightower Wealth Advisors, St. Louis, 1401 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 550, St. Louis, 314-598-4060, teams.hightoweradvisors.com/team/stlouis/team

Runner-Up: Clayton Financial Group Runner-Up: Moneta Group Investment Advisors

WEDDINGS | BAKERY

The Cakery Bakery

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This month, The Cakery Bakery celebrates 15 years of business, and to mark the occasion, it upgraded the exteriors of its storefront in St. Louis’ Dogtown neighborhood with a new sign and awning. Another milestone to mark?

Being selected as a preferred wedding bakery of Ladue News readers for the fifth time in five years. And it’s not hard to understand why: Owner Ericka Frank and her talented team dream up custom works of art for each couple, tailoring each tier to their clients’ specific tastes. Whether you want your floral accents to be fresh or carefully crafted using gum paste, fondant or even swirling, fluffy rosettes, they can make it happen. Want your own children’s sketches to adorn your cake tiers? Done.

Or maybe you want to keep things simple – say, a naked cake with gold leaf accents? The Cakery Bakery team has you covered. What’s more, each cake is as delicious as it is beautiful, highlighted by the bakery’s signature made-from-scratch, melt-in-your-mouth buttercream frosting.

We see what lies ahead, and we’ll lead you through it.

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The Cakery Bakery, 1420 Tamm Ave., St. Louis, 314-647-6000, thecakerybakery.net

Runner-Up: Sugaree Baking Company Runner-Up: The Sweet Divine WEDDINGS | DRESSES

Mia Grace Bridal

By Mary Mack | Photo supplied The Mia Grace Bridal team believes a wedding dress is more than just what you wear; it’s an experience that celebrates you, your big day and your unique style.

So they’ve curated a collection of gowns to fit every taste, from classic, timeless silhouettes through glamorous, vintage-inspired gowns to bohemian, whimsical and modern looks, with inclusive sizing available, as well as bridal accessories for that perfect finishing touch. Ladue News readers praised the family-owned and -operated boutique’s team and their ability to make each bride’s experience unique and effortless. Of course, the bride isn’t the only one looking for a dress, so bridesmaids, flower girls and mothers of the bride will all also find coordinating options. By the end of your experience, you and your family will be considered part of the Mia Grace family.

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Runner-Up: Town & Country Bridal and Formalwear Runner-Up: The Ultimate Bride

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WEDDINGS | TRANSPORTATION

Stallone’s Formal Wear

BEST Transportation

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Whether you’re looking to rent a tux or purchase a custom suit for the big day, local favorite Stallone’s Formal Wear prides itself on providing style and service, and on not being “a mall store … and that’s a good thing,” the website states. With more than 100 years of experience and locations in Chesterfield, Ladue, Maryland Heights, O’Fallon, Missouri, and south St. Louis County, wherever your crew lives in the metro area, they’re not too far from a Stallone’s, which clients praise for its staff’s patience and attention to detail.

Is part of your party coming in from out of town? Not a problem – all they have to do is fill out a measurement card, and the staff at Stallone’s takes care of the rest. What’s more, their staff can even create custom neckties to match bridesmaids’ gowns so everything coordinates perfectly.

For the third year in a row, BEST Transportation, owned by sisters Kim J. Garner and Debbie Rudawsky, takes top honors for wedding transportation. For them, it’s about the journey and the destination.

Whether your big day requires party buses, guest and airport shuttles, limousines or the perfect getaway car, BEST is known for its reliability and convenience in getting you and your crew where you need to go. Your wedding day can be hectic, and whether you’re enjoying the final quiet moments before you arrive at your venue to walk down the aisle or letting loose with your best friends post-ceremony, BEST knows it’s the whole ride that matters.

Stallone’s Formal Wear, multiple locations, 1-800-666-5901, stallonesformalwear.com

BEST Transportation, 8531 Page Ave., Suite 160, St. Louis, 314-989-1500, besttransportation.com

Runner-Up: Gentry’s Limited Runner-Up: Special Occasions

Runner-Up: JED Transportation Runner-Up: LS Transportation Service

WEDDINGS | PLANNER

WEDDINGS | VENUE

Natalies Brides

The Caramel Room

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By Mary Mack | Photo supplied

Someone says, “Yes!” and then everyone celebrates.

But shortly after the bubbly has been poured, the onslaught of questions and decisions arrives.

Where? When? How? Eating what? Holding what type of flowers?

It can be more than a little overwhelming.

That’s where, Ladue News readers agree, Natalies Brides comes in. Since 2015, owner and lead planner/ coordinator Natalie Collora and her team have been the metro area’s wedding whisperers, making sure your special day runs smoothly and remains stress-free.

Whether you need help from day one of planning or you’re just looking for support the day-of so you can stay present in the moment, Collora and company will be there for you as you say, “I do!”

Metro area couples, it seems, have a sweet tooth for The Caramel Room, and we can’t blame them. The modern, industrial-chic space is located inside the historic Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier chocolate factory and features picture-perfect natural light, hardwood floors, exposed brick and beams, and an outdoor terrace with scenic views of both the river and the skyline, plus – maybe most importantly – a menu filled with chocolate-infused culinary options to delight you and all of your guests. Clients rave about the venue’s amazing event managers with their attention to detail, as well as the excellent service of the staff. Plus, if you’ve always wanted an outdoor ceremony but feel skittish about weather ruining the day, you can breathe easy. In the event of any unpredictable Midwestern weather, your ceremony can be moved inside as the perfect backup plan.

Natalies Brides, 2647 Dalton Ave., St. Louis, 314-802-7701, nataliesbrides.com

The Caramel Room, 1600 N. Broadway, St. Louis, 314-615-2480, caramelroom.com

Runner-Up: Maureen Renée Events Runner-Up: Simcha’s Events

Runner-Up: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Runner-Up: The Grand Hall at Union Station

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The local treat-yourself experts at K. Hall Studio recently shared with Ladue News the top products they recommend for the most decadent bath experience of all time. The St. Louisbased company offers six brands and thousands of products and has consistently maintained a core focus of using the highest-quality ingredients available – so you know the five picks showcased here have to be good.

“We believe small daily indulgences are the best form of self-care,” says Elise Lammert, K. Hall’s customer service and sales manager. “Every item [on this list] promotes relaxation and renewal, through luxurious fragrances and high-quality product.”

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“I had a lot of time to think about what I wanted to do with my life,” Jondle says. “And I kind of freaked out after I got back and quit my job, and I bought a sewing machine and just sort of started working through this horde of vintage fabric that I’d been collecting since high school.”

Fast-forward to today, and Jondle now owns The Rusty Bolt, the locally based custom vintage apparel design company that specializes in sustainability and body positivity and that is frequently featured at eclectic clothier May’s Place in The Grove business district in St. Louis.

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With a bachelor of fine arts from The San Francisco Art Institute and a childhood of playing dress-up behind her, Jondle has always entrenched herself in the artistic world and says she thinks of herself not as a designer, but instead as a creative who merely picked up a skill. “Honestly, for most of my designs, I allow the materials that I find tell me what to do with them,” she says.

Jondle works exclusively with vintage and found fabric, a business model that feeds her soul in more ways than one.

“For me, vintage clothing is incredibly special because each item has a history of its own,” she says. “Not only that, but the sustainability of not creating new fashions and to utilize what we already have, things that have a history and a weight and a nostalgic notion to them, is really valuable to me.”

As important as vintage clothing is to Jondle, she says she hasn’t always found a place for people like herself in that space. “Representation is a really big, important thing that is kind of starting to get attention,” she says. “Growing up, I was really heavy, and I never saw people that looked like me being celebrated, and I always felt this immense pressure, just like every other human, who kind of feels left out or like they’re not one of the chosen ones because of the way that they look. And so I think that creating styles that are not only flattering but also comfortable really helps people to feel empowered in their daily lives, which is really magical.”

Jondle is spreading that magic all over the metro area with custom work that can even incorporate her customers’ heirloom fabrics, but she started with May’s Place.

“May’s Place is amazing, and I have nothing but magical, wonderful things to say about the entire team,” she says of the partnership. “I reached out to them when I first started with this as my goal, saying this is where I want to be. I didn’t expect

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them to be like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it!’ Because I was sort of shooting for the stars, I guess, within the context of St. Louis.

“It’s really nice to have a place where I can send people to try my items on, which I think is a big part of being a conscientious consumer. You can take the time to consider if it fits you right, if it will work in your closet with the rest of your clothes. Being able to send my potential clients to a place that’s so warm and inviting and supportive is so great. They’re just cheerleaders for everyone, and I love that.

Jondle’s biggest new development – aside from moving into a bigger studio space in St. Louis’ Soulard neighborhood and hopefully expanding her team in the near future – is a fashion line she’s working on that will be revealed at a sustainable fashion show by May’s Place on April 16 at Wild Carrot in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood. That show will include Jondle’s alltime favorite piece: an orange velvet jacket.

Although the trends that most interest Jondle are constantly evolving – currently, she’s enamored of 1940s silhouettes like wide-legged pants, workwear and jumpsuits – the moral pillars she’s built her business on remain the same. “‘Slow fashion’ means to be intentional and to be aware of our impact and take the time to make one-off pieces as opposed to mass-producing the same thing for large numbers of people,” Jondle notes. “It kind of goes against the capitalistic model that we have right now and beckons back to when things were custom-made or when things were made in the home, which I think is really important.”

From the forgotten fabrics Jondle unearths to the ethically made, quality pieces she turns them into, customers of The Rusty Bolt themselves certainly have found something special.

The Rusty Bolt, therustyboltz.com

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t’s hard to pinpoint when my love affair with kimchi began, but over time, it has shifted, evolved and ultimately solidified itself as an unconditional affection that warms my soul. Now that we’ve established the deep admiration I have for this fermented vegetable – typically napa cabbage or Korean radish – let’s talk about one of my favorite ways to consume it. Jjigae is a Korean dish similar to Western stew, traditionally served boiling hot in a communal dish.

This vegan version is just as hearty as the meat and seafood varieties, and the type of kimchi you use will determine its spice level. Mother-in-Law’s Kimchi is a delicious introductory choice; it’s available at grocery stores and markets throughout the state, as well as online at milkimchi.com.

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VEGAN KIMCHI JJIGAE Serves | 4 to 6 |               

4 Tbsp canola oil, divided 1 carrot, peeled and cut on the bias 1 onion, julienned 2 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced 1 Tbsp gochujang 2 cups kimchi 2 cups water ⅓ cup mirin (Japanese condiment) 2 tsp brown sugar 1 16-oz package firm tofu, drained and large dice 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 cup thinly sliced scallions cooked short-grain white rice, for serving

| Preparation | In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Add carrot and onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 5 to 8 minutes until caramelized. Add mushrooms and gochujang; cook for an additional minute. Add kimchi, water, mirin and brown sugar, and simmer until flavors come together for 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste, and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine tofu, cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of salt. Add remaining oil to a medium sauté pan. Add tofu and sauté until brown and crisp on all sides for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add tofu to stew. Spoon stew into bowls, and garnish with scallions. Serve with rice.

NOTE: More often than not, kimchi is flavored with some salty elements of the sea, such as shrimp paste and fish sauce. To keep this recipe 100 percent vegan, make sure you pick up a jar of vegan kimchi or make your own at home.

Amanda Elliott is the chef at Peachtree Catering (peachtreebanquet.com) in Columbia and authors the website Rustic Supper (rusticsupper.com), where she shares recipes centering on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel. She also hosts a series of pop-up dinners in Columbia called Sunday Suppers.

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By Alice Handelman | Photo supplied

ary Mogerman attributes lack of respect to the end of many marriages. “There are so many reasons people get divorced,” says the family law attorney. “It may be unilateral or both parties, but when respect is missing, the marriage suffers. That is when people begin talking to divorce lawyers.”

Mogerman is a shareholder of Carmody MacDonald P.C. in Clayton. He was recently installed as first vice president of the Chicago-headquartered American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and will become the organization’s president in 2022. One of only 100 Diplomates of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, he is Missouri’s only Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Mogerman and his wife, Dee Dundore Mogerman, also hold the unique distinction of being the only couple to have both served as president of Congregation Temple Israel in Creve Coeur.

He relays how he met his wife at the end of his sophomore year of high school: “She was the new girl in our school; she played the trumpet, as I did. So I swooped in. We dated off and on for nine years before we married.

We got engaged in 1985, while I was in law school, and we will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary in May.” The Mogermans currently live in Creve Coeur and are the parents of three adult sons – Jacob, Samuel and Ben – and the grandparents of Sol, who is 6 months old.

The family enjoys music and subscribes to Jazz St. Louis.

The couple both graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Following his graduation from Washington University School of Law in 1985, Mogerman spent five years in a commercial litigation and medical defense practice before joining the late Allan Zerman in a practice focusing on marital and family law. He became a shareholder in the law firm of Carmody MacDonald, where he relocated his practice in 2018.

Mogerman and his law partner, Joseph J. Kodner, Esq., are the authors of A Guide to Divorce in Missouri, a 260-page guide from Addicus Books. Each summer for the past seven years, Mogerman has taught a class for young family law attorneys. Mogerman is a past recipient of the Roger P. Krumm Family Law Practitioner of the Year Award from the Missouri Bar Family Law Section. He has also been recognized as a “Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer” since 2005 and previously chaired the Family Law Section of The Bar

Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

He laments that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. “We all know people who have gotten divorced,” he continues. “It is a very human problem that deals with your relationship with your spouse. But you still need to have a method for conscious uncoupling if your marriage does not work out. That is when unhappy couples end up talking to divorce lawyers.”

Mogerman offers this advice on the process of divorce: “It is extremely important to have a system in place to make sure the bills get paid on both sides and that parties can continue to live and pay their bills. It is difficult enough when you are living in the same household.

When you break out into two households with the same income stream, it becomes even harder.

“People contemplating a divorce need information to make decisions. They need to know what their legal rights are, the practicalities of going through the process of divorce and how it will both change their lives and impact their children. They should learn how much it is going to cost and whether the problem can be fixed short of being divorced.”

Mogerman concludes: “The world does not suffer from a shortage of opinions when it comes to divorce.”

There are so many reasons people get divorced. It may be unilateral or both parties, but when respect is missing, the marriage suffers.

That is when people begin talking to divorce lawyers.

- CARY MOGERMAN

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‌DR. MICHAEL BARBIERI GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE CONSULTANTS, INC. 130 S. Bemiston Ave., 314-391-2300, globalintelconsultants.com Dr. Michael Barbieri of Global Intelligence Consultants, Inc. brings 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the investigative field to aid his clients. Having successfully solved six cold-case murders, two of which were outside the states, Barbieri also proves a vital asset as a certified executive protection expert.

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Today, the senior living community boasts 22 acres, complete with 54 independent living, condominium-style units that range from 1,000 to 3,300 square feet. Fred and Mary Kay Wiesehan lead with love, providing outstanding nursing care and guest-driven activities.

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TOMORROW’S MEDICINE, TODAY: Carpal

Tunnel

Numbness and tingling in the hand can affect anyone. It’s often caused by a compressed nerve and patients complain of: • Pain, numbness or tingling in the hands or arms • Worsening of symptoms when driving • Weakness in grip and frequent dropping of objects • Difficulty sleeping due to pain or numbness in the hand I have these symptoms. How can I find relief?

If you have any of the symptoms listed above, call for an appointment with a hand specialist. We start with a careful and thorough physical exam. Sometimes, special imaging tests are needed to find the exact cause of your pain and numbness. Your nerve compression could be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at the wrist) or cubital tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at the elbow).

How is it treated?

• Wearing a splint can minimize pressure on the nerve.

• Modifying your activity and/or work space can relieve pressure and pain.

• In some cases, steroid injections are helpful tools to relieve pain.

From left: Christopher Dy, MD, MPH; David Brogan, MD, MSc; Lindley Wall, MD, MSc

When these options don’t work, surgery may provide substantial, long-term relief for persistent symptoms. The need for and timing of surgery is tailored to each patient, and evaluation by a trusted orthopedic hand surgeon is an important first step to finding relief.

We treat both common and complex nerve problems. From infants with nerve injuries to adults in traumatic accidents, our trusted specialists are dedicated to restoring your strength and function.

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AN INNOVATIVE, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MARKETPLACE uNLIKE ANY OTHER IN THE METRO AREA WILL SOON OPEN IN MIDTOWN ST. LOuIS.

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rom an outsider’s perspective, City Foundry STL might be mistaken for just another metro area mall.

Visitors will be able to shop, grab a bite to eat and watch a movie all in the same place, but unlike most malls, the majority of vendors in this new $220 million development are independently owned small businesses and will make their debut together in midtown St. Louis.

“Lots of things are very different,” says Steve Smith, principal owner of City Foundry STL. “The way it will look – being in an existing historic building – and then just the types of tenants and the uses of the site are so much more diverse and broad than you see at any typical mall.”

Smith is the CEO of the Lawrence Group, the real estate developer guiding the City Foundry STL project informed by a history of work in the Grand Center Arts District, as well as downtown St. Louis.

In a matter of months, the public market will open on a 15-acre site at 3700 Forest Park Ave. The building – once home to Century Electric company, one of the area’s top manufacturers of motors and generators – is visible to passersby from Highway 40/64.

Now, shops, bars, restaurants, a food hall, entertainment venues, and office and event spaces will coalesce inside the repurposed, nearly 100-year-old foundry structure.

“If you’ve traveled around the country or even around the world, food halls and mixed-use developments like this are all individualized to their locality,” Smith says. “St. Louis, historically, was a great manufacturing city, so we have all these old manufacturing facilities [throughout the area]. Most of them get torn down and thrown away, but we’re repurposing, and so that’ll be very unique.”

Much of the project’s inspiration came from similar developments like Chelsea Market in New York City and Krog Street Market in Atlanta. When traveling with his family, Smith observed an “electric energy” at Krog Street Market, where at all times of the day, people can be found working, eating, drinking or biking through the site.

“Where can we try and create something like this in St. Louis?”

Smith says he remembers thinking aloud. And before long, after the acquisition of the foundry site, construction began on St. Louis’ own market in August 2018.

City Foundry STL will open midway through this year, but officials can’t assign a specific date to the occasion just yet, Smith says. The site will feature 122,000 square feet of food hall and restaurants, 107,000 square feet of creative office space and 105,000 square feet of retail shops. As of Feb. 18, approximately two-thirds of the property had been leased.

The food hall will bring together at least 20 different local chefs and their unique food concepts or mini restaurants. Foodies can get a pizza or burger fix, or enjoy foods less common in the metro area, like Spanish tapas.

“We believe that St. Louis has a tremendous food scene,” Smith says. “The idea of the food hall at City Foundry is to put a number of those talented, innovative chefs kind of on display all in one location.”

Each food hall eatery is one-of-a-kind, Smith says. Some chefs, like Sue Wong-Shackelford of Kalbi Taco Shack, already own a restaurant in the metro area, but they’ve created an exclusive joint within City Foundry STL. “Kalbi Taco Shack has only been in business for less than four years, and we’re running out of space because many times, especially on the weekends, the line is out the door,” Wong-Shackelford says.

Her new foundry venture, called City Taco Shack, will feature Asian-Mexican fusion cuisine similar to what’s served in Kalbi Taco Shack in St. Louis’ Benton Park neighborhood.

“We have been approached by several places and other developments in different parts of town, but since a lot of Kalbi’s customer base comes from the midtown area, City Foundry’s development is the perfect fit for us,” Wong-Shackelford says.

“With it being a true local chef-driven food-and-entertainment destination, we are proud and humbled to be a part of it.”

Anchor tenants include grocery store Fresh Thyme Farmers Market and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, which marks its first metro area location. The cinema boasts 10 screens and almost 1,000 reclining seats, plus a full-service bar and restaurant for the ultimate movie-viewing experience.

An on-site hiking-and-biking trail connecting Forest Park to downtown St. Louis is in the works via Great Rivers Greenway, the sponsoring regional agency. For those who prefer to drive, Smith says there will be abundant free parking – “over 1,000 parking spaces on our site.”

Smith says he expects this development will provide “a place that’s unique, fun and innovative in every way,” adding that the up-and-coming area it’s located in is “transforming the look of St. Louis.”

“This area is where our innovation community is centering,” Smith says. “And what City Foundry is intending to be is the public face of innovation.”

City Foundry STL, 3700 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, cityfoundrystl.com

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witch List, which debuted last November on the ground floor of Hotel Indigo in downtown St. Louis, offers elevated casual American cuisine and a robust beverage program.

Kyle Little, director of food and beverage, calls Hotel Indigo a branded boutique lifestyle concept

by InterContinental Hotels Group featuring 88 guest rooms locally, with a rooftop bar called Eero’s Penthouse.

“What’s interesting about Hotel Indigo as a concept is that no two are alike,” Little says. “Each Hotel Indigo has its own story that is authentic to the neighborhood. Here in downtown St. Louis, positioned by the ‘Gateway to the West,’ ours is a story of energy

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and connection and that idea of movement. You’ll see a lot of design elements that reflect those ideas.”

Midcentury-modern influences permeate the interior, featuring furniture designs inspired by Gateway Arch designer Eero Saarinen, such as tulip pedestals and womb chairs. Industrial touches include a laser-cut wrought-iron map of downtown St. Louis.

Switch List, whose name comes from the physical document that train engineers use to route trains to their final destinations, involves a correspondingly classic theme. The 60-seat restaurant features an all-day dining menu, including shareables, salads, entrées and more.

By Mabel Suen “We’re branding ourselves as a neighborhood dining car serving upscale Americana or elevated comfort food classics with a slight twist,” Little says of Switch List, which should make a splendid initial stop before viewing the gonzo new musical Head Over Heels from New Line Theatre.

Small plate highlights at the eatery include tempurabattered fried cauliflower with cilantro and pickled jalapeño aioli as well as crispy Brussels sprouts with house bacon, caramelized shallots, golden raisins and miso-caramel sauce.

Handheld options include an intriguing take on the standard BLT, featuring tomato-bacon jam, sliced

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avocado, pork belly, greens and roasted garlic aioli on ciabatta, while mains include a New York strip with sweet potato purée, fresh vegetables and house steak sauce.

Bar supervisor Lexi Bean, who previously tended bar at The Preston in The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, designed the craft cocktail program. Its highlights include the Double D, made with bourbon, amaretto, egg white and angostura bitters.

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Switch List at Hotel Indigo, 501 Olive St., St. Louis, 314-732-4334, hotelindigodowntownstl.com

‌ tory: All is well in the ancient kingdom of Arcadia, S where King Basilius rules with a firm hand over his subjects – until, that is, the oracle Pythio sends an ominous message to him, saying that Arcadia might lose its famous “beat” if the oracle’s warning isn’t heeded.

Pythio informs Basilius that four flags will fall before Arcadia loses its beat: His younger daughter will bring a liar to bed; his older daughter will consent to wed but not to a groom; the king and queen will commit adultery with each other; and a “better” king will replace Basilius.

Is all hope for happiness in the kingdom irretrievably lost?

Highlights: The music of ’80s all-girl rock group The Go-Go’s is joyfully incorporated into this offbeat jukebox musical, given an endearing interpretation in its current incarnation at New Line Theatre.

Other Info: Head Over Heels premiered at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2015. It had a preBroadway run in San Francisco in 2018 before opening on Broadway later that year.

In addition to songs by The Go-Go’s and Tom Kitt’s music arrangement, the musical features a book by Jeff Whitty, who also conceived the show, adapted by James Magruder. Head Over Heels is based on the 16thcentury work The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, which was written by Sir Philip Sidney.

The show’s two acts move briskly in 2½ hours, including intermission, thanks to the steady and well-disciplined direction of Scott Miller and Mike Dowdy-Windsor.

The show opens with the infectious number “We Got the Beat,” closes Act I with the pulsating “Our

Lips Are Sealed” and also works in other tunes that are likely less familiar to non-Go-Go’s aficionados, but that are pleasing to the ears nonetheless.

There’s fine work by the cast, led by Jaclyn Amber as Mopsa, who demonstrates her beautiful voice on “Vacation” and other songs. Carrie Priesmeyer shows her savvy way around a song as Queen Gynecia with a jazzy riff on “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” joined by Zachary Allen Farmer as the brooding King Basilius.

Tielere Cheatem is convincing as the nonbinary Pythio, leading the ensemble on the number “Vision of Nowness,” and Grace Langford finds the humor in the role of Princess Pamela. Clayton Humburg is an earnest Musidorus, Melissa Felps is fine in the role of Philoclea, and Aaron Allen hams it up as the officious Dametas.

The energetic ensemble joining in this no-holdsbarred frolic includes Kevin Corpuz, Evan Fornachon, Chris Kernan, Chris Moore, Maggie Nold, Michelle Sauer, Alyssa Wolf and Sara Rae Womack.

The time for Head Over Heels is described as “Nowhen” in the New Line program – and with the music of The Go-Go’s at its core, it’s definitely a good time, indeed.

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Company: New Line Theatre Venue: The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis Dates: Through March 28 (Thursdays through Saturdays) Tickets: $12.50 to $30; contact 314-534-1111 or newlinetheatre.com Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 LadueNews.com | March 13, 2020 85

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maxims found in The Tortoise and the Hare, such as “Pride comes before a fall,” and “Slow and steady wins the race.”

This month’s second recommendation, Just Like My Brother, features animals of the African savanna interacting in a carefree game while a secondary, potentially treacherous, plot evolves in the background.

Writer/illustrator Gianna Marino presents an engaging story of creatures living peacefully in a shared habitat.

The characters and scenery are gloriously conveyed through detailed, evocative watercolor work.

At the outset, readers meet giraffe siblings playing

his month, Ready Readers recommends two books for children who are wild about animals!

The month’s first recommendation involves a modern retelling of the beloved Aesop tale The Tortoise and the Hare, featuring a lively story by writer Alison Ritchie and bright, bold illustrations by Nahta Nόj. A simple narrative and engaging characters keep the centuries-old action fresh.

As in the traditional tale, Tortoise challenges Hare to a race. Hare finds the idea preposterous but agrees to oblige his slower opponent. Hare’s inflated ego and post-snack malaise lead him to take a nap midcontest, allowing the trudging Tortoise to emerge the winner.

Several pages feature cutouts, flaps and other fascinating features that should keep children requesting, “Read it again! Read it again!”

Opportunities abound to discuss interesting words and adages sprinkled throughout the story. Youngsters should enjoy spending time with their reading buddies discussing the language and

By Sheila Oliveri hide-and-seek. When the younger sister has trouble spotting her much-revered big brother, she seeks assistance from groups of nearby animals. She first asks a turtle, “Have you seen my brother? He’s very tall.”

When the turtle explains, “You’re tall,” she replies, “Not as tall as my brother.” The youthful giraffe ventures on, meeting other clusters of critters that she asks for help, describing her older sibling in various ways: spotted, fast and brave. Each time, the animals point out that those words describe her as well, and she timidly replies, “But not like my brother!” She finally realizes her own strengths – and thereby gains pride and confidence.

Just Like My Brother engages children in a seek-andfind game within each of Marino’s picture spreads.

The young giraffe might not see her brother hiding, but children enjoying the story will delight in pointing out his ineffective places of concealment.

These two books will be shared this month with the 10,000 children in the Ready Readers Storytime program.

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By Andrea Smith

Tue., March 17

No two shows of the musical comedy FLANAGAN’S WAKE are exactly the same, thanks to the cast’s improvisation and the audiences’ participation. This week’s show promises a festive twist in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. A surprise is in store for lucky theatergoers who find a shamrock on their seat, and drink specials are part of the deal, too. The set includes a working bar onstage where members of the audience can purchase drinks before and even during the show. Also, get a $5 ticket discount for the St. Patrick’s Day show by using the code PINT at metrotix.com.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza. Tickets cost $29.50. playhouseatwestport.com.

Fri., March 20

The Foundry Art Centre is opening a free exhibition well-aligned with Women’s History Month. “VOTING DAUGHTERS” commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago by inviting artists of all gender identities to participate and visually showcase how women’s voices impact contemporary society. Midwestborn artist Judith Mayer juried the exhibition and presents awards during the 6 p.m. opening reception. Preceding the reception is a Gallery Talk at 5:30 p.m., with an award ceremony set for 7 p.m. foundryartcentre.org.

FLANAGAN’S WAKE PHOTO BY JOHN FLACK‌

Wed., March 18 Sat., March 21

Sample seasonal spring beers and a number of other varieties at this weekend’s ST. LOUIS BEER FEST. The event at Saint Louis Science Center hosts more than 40 breweries – both local and domestic – and more than 120 beers.

Those signed on so far include Mark Twain Brewing Company, Morgan Street Brewery, Schlafly Beer and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. VIP admission costs $60 and opens at 7 p.m., while general admission costs $45 and opens at 8 p.m.

Preregistration is required. eventbrite.com.

‌Tue., March 17

The St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin early with the DOGTOWN IRISH FESTIVAL. Starting at 9 a.m., vendors set up in the Clayton-Tamm area ahead of the big parade at 11 a.m. along Tamm Avenue.

Expect to get lost in a sea of green as colorful floats and Irish dancers move through the Dogtown community. This vibrant celebration continues throughout the afternoon with live music by Rusty Nail and the annual festival’s first family area in Turtle Park. Family attractions include juggling, face painting and Irish dance demonstrations. dogtownunited.org.

Treat yourself to THE GREAT TASTE annual event in place of your usual weeknight dinner. Hosted by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the event provides foodies an opportunity to try dozens of dishes from restaurants featured in St. Louis Post-Dispatch Go Magazine’s STL 100, a ranking of the best area restaurants this year by local critic Ian Froeb. For the event, the Saint Louis Science Center is staying open late, from 7 to 10 p.m., allowing attendees to experience the museum after hours while eating, drinking and enjoying live music. Ticket prices vary. stltoday.com/ourevents.

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation

The Pulitzer showcases an exhibition by an artist of multifarious talents and interests.

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free new exhibition focused on artist Terry Adkins presents a grand amalgam of ephemerality (in the form of music) and solidity (in the form of sculpture) at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District.

“Terry Adkins: Resounding,” the exhibition in question, spans the career of the Washington, D.C.-born artist and opens Friday, March 13, under the oversight of Stephanie Weissberg, the Pulitzer’s associate curator. It runs solely at the museum till Aug. 2.

Adkins – who died of heart failure in Brooklyn, New York, in 2014, a mere three months short of his 61st birthday – served as a professor of fine arts in the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

“Terry Adkins knew no limits,” states Cara Starke, the Pulitzer’s director, in a press release from the museum. “Rather, he erased traditional boundaries between disciplines, bringing the impermanence of music to sculpture and the solidity of sculpture to music. With ‘Terry Adkins: Resounding,’ we hope to shed new light on the career of this influential artist, whose expansive, all-encompassing body of work is at once formally rigorous and deeply personal.”

The exhibition, the release continues, seeks to “survey the trajectory of this influential artist’s expansive, improvisational practice, from rarely shown early sculptures and works on paper to his acclaimed ‘recitals’ – installations of related artworks with which Adkins … explored the legacy of unsung but significant historic figures and moments,” as “activated” by the Lone Wolf Recital Corps, a collective of multidisciplinary artists that Adkins founded.

“Throughout his career, Terry Adkins combined an improvisational approach to art-making with a deep interest in history and music,” Weissberg states in the release. “The result is a rich body of work that encompasses numerous disciplines, including sound, sculpture, video, performance and printmaking.

Through his devotion to the legacies of underrecognized figures, along with his roles as a mentor and teacher, Adkins made a lasting impact on contemporary sculpture and performance.”

Supplementing the exhibition is a fully illustrated catalog with essays by Weissberg; Lowery Stokes Sims, a distinguished independent curator and art historian; and Clifford Owens, a member of the Lone Wolf Recital Corps.

The release, in an absorbing passage, states the exhibition “includes a robust selection of items that Adkins collected – books, records, musical instruments and other objects from a diversity of artistic traditions that highlight the breadth of Adkins’ literary, musical and visual influences and provide additional insight into his work.”

“Terry Adkins: Resounding” also hosts Owens and other performers from the Lone Wolf Recital Corps.

The release describes a number of intriguing-sounding works, some of them quite monumental, designed to explore Adkins’ major formal and conceptual concerns, among them: • Nenuphar, which melds “two sousaphones whose circular tubes have been joined side by side,” testifying “to Adkins’ interest in symmetry, while signaling both his engagement with performance and his interest in repurposing instruments and other objects.”

• Last Trumpet, which comprises 18-foot-long horns, for which “Adkins attached sousaphone and trombone bells to tubes of cast brass,” intending them “to evoke the horns sounded by the first four angels

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of the Last Judgment as described in Revelations 8.” The release continues by quoting Adkins in what may have been a puckish mood: “I made them on the scale at which I thought angels would play them.” Although initially of dubious playability, the release adds that they “proved to be instruments with great range, and were included in several of his recitals.”

• Muffled Drums, a floor-to-ceiling stack of bass drums, which may reference “the July 1917 Silent Protest Parade, organized by the NAACP to protest racial discrimination and violence in the U.S.,” according to the release. “The New York Times described the march, in which more than 8,000 people participated, as silent except for the sound of ‘muffled drums.’”

Elsewhere in the Pulitzer, Mute, an example of Adkins’ video work in one of the Pulitzer’s lower galleries, forms a testament to American blues titan Bessie Smith and incorporates part of the 1929 film St. Louis Blues, which features the only remaining footage of her.

“Adkins removed the sound from the original film, drawing attention to the emotional intensity of Smith’s body language as seen through the video’s triptych of close-up shots of her as she sings the title song,” the release notes.

Otherwise, “Terry Adkins: Resounding” features a series of music-based works on paper that Adkins produced daily for more than a decade; roughly 20 wall-mounted musical instruments acquired during the artist’s lifetime, including trumpets, drums, rattles and a variety of lute native to the West African coast; and “memory jugs (memorial objects from the American South) and bells, which were an integral component of the artist’s performing practice,” notes the release.

In a similar mode, two works titled Mvet Glorious and Mvet Majestic II

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“evince Adkins’s interest in pairing and mirroring, as well as his burgeoning thoughts about merging music, performance and sculpture. Each of the sculptures consists of two nearly 7-foot-high ovular pieces of wood that are nearly contiguous, yet not parallel to each other. … The mvet is a string instrument used by the Fang people of Gabon, Cameroon, São Tomé, and Equatorial Guinea.” The release quotes Adkins as explaining: “Mvet is onomatopoetic. It refers to the sound made by some West African instruments.”

Last but scarcely least, the exhibition closes with, among other pieces, works devoted to legendary blues musicians.

Of all the components of “Terry Adkins: Resounding,” however, perhaps none sounds more arresting than the artist’s longest-running work and his first use of found materials, Infinity, whose creation dated from 1972 to, astonishingly, 2014.

At the age of 19, the release relates, Adkins “stole a copy of an album by jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, who, like Bessie Smith, exerted a powerful and ongoing influence on the artist. To atone for this, Adkins decided to purchase a copy of the record whenever he encountered it, ultimately buying dozens of them, which he placed in a trunk that he had found in Tennessee. During his lifetime, the trunk was displayed nearly full, with the records arranged in two rows and the lid propped open.”

When translated into an art installation, that act of atonement – so outré, yet so quotidian – may well resound quite powerfully with many Pulitzer visitors.

Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-754-1850, pulitzerarts.org

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