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1170 Greystone Manor Parkway

18025 Maryland Avenue #12B Clayton | $725,000

29 Spoede Lane Ladue | $699,900

633 Spyglass Summit Drive Chesterfield | $515,000

17884 Suzanne Ridge Drive Wildwood | $499,900

2405 Bremerton Road Rock Hill 7215 Creveling Drive University City 601 Winding Creek Drive Wentzville

54 Thornhill Drive Wildwood | $1,359,000

1132 Sara Mathews Lane Wildwood | $1,099,000

1201 Bonhomme Branch Court Chesterfield | $799,900

1310 Christmas Valley Drive Wildwood | $699,900

29 Blackwolf Run Wildwood | $694,000

616 Whitestone Farm Court Chesterfield | $524,900

Chesterfield | $2,490,000

4200 Laclede Avenue #102 Saint Louis City | $475,000

129 Bellerosa Drive

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1:00-3:00 $469,000 1:00-3:00 $399,000 1:00-3:00 $339,900

Des Peres | $715,000

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Glendale Sunset Hills St Louis City

1:00-3:00 $249,900 1:00-3:00 $209,900 2:00-4:00 $104,900

2405 Bremerton Road Rock Hill | $469,000

8 Burnside Court Saint Charles | $439,000

1503 Scofield Valley Lane Wildwood | $415,000

18717 Petra Court Wildwood | $374,900

507 Middleton Court Kirkwood | $399,900

7215 Creveling Drive University City | $399,000

737 Stone Meadow Drive Chesterfield | $360,000

90 Fern Creek Lane Union | $349,900

307 Holloway Ridge Court Chesterfield | $259,000

2349 Green Circle Court Chesterfield | $249,900

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SOCIETY THIS WEEK’S ‘OFF TO THE RACES’ SPECIAL SECTION SALUTES ONE OF sports’ most revered events. We recently headed to Louisville (pronounced ‘LOU-uh-vull’ by the locals, who call themselves ‘Louisvillians’) to see for ourselves what the fuss surrounding the Kentucky Derby is all about.

To give you an idea of what happens at Churchill Downs on Derby Day, here are some numbers: There can be as many as 1,450 horses in the stalls versus 165,000-plus human spectators (that’s 114 people per horse). And insiders at Churchill Downs tell us that there always will be lines for the three Bs: betting, beverages and bathrooms. The record amount of wagers on the race card is $187 million; and spectators consume 175,000 mint juleps—which, of course, almost always leads to a bathroom break.

But as you’ll see, there is more to Louisville than the Derby. The city has been recognized for being a top travel and foodie destination, among other accolades. Indeed, Louisville has a flavor and texture of its own, and it was a joy to discover. Lucky for us St. Louisans, it’s only a four-hour drive away.

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RACE-DAY REFRESHMENTS It’s Derby time—and that means mint julep!

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ON OUR COVER: Spring is in full swing at Mari de Villa, where everything is growing, from the gardens to the facilities and amenities on the senior living campus. For more information, call 636-227-5347 or visit maridevilla.com.

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How do you celebrate Derby Day? Diane Anderson

For the past 10 years, I have been attending my friend Bobby Horvath’s Derby Day party at Monarch in Maplewood. It started out as his birthday party and has grown into a fundraiser. This year, he is raising money for the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation. He always throws a terrific party for a great cause!

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We celebrate Derby Day at my aunts’ home in Belleville. At age 86 and 88, they make the winningest mint juleps!

John Johnson

I will be celebrating the opening of our newest casino in Cincinnati Belterra Park race track, where I will be cooking up one of the largest batches of Kentucky burgoo I have ever made. While some stews are clearly defined, burgoo is a cornucopia of flavors.

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HE SAINT LOUIS CLUB WAS THE setting for a VIP reception and dinner honoring Dan Rather. The lifelong journalist was in town recently as part of Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series. Rather is now the managing editor and anchor of the cable news show, Dan Rather Reports. In 2012, he released his bestseller, Rather Outspoken, on his life and the state of journalism today. The St. Louis Speakers Series’ upcoming 2014-2015 season will feature actor Martin Sheen, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, MSNBC political commentators Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, political activist and author Ayann Hirsi Ali, former FBI director Robert Mueller III, acclaimed author David McCullough, and futurist and TV/radio host Michio Kaku.

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HE RECENT SPRING FUNDRAISER for the St. Louis Public Library Foundation played tricks with the imagination. Eleven different culinary teams came up with their own interpretation of a work of fiction— quite suitable for the Foundation’s Stranger Than Fiction event, held at the Central Library Downtown. These interpretations took the form of pastry sculptures created entirely out of edible confectionery materials.

Waller McGuire, Barbara Goodman, Lee Rodgers

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5. 9760 Old Warson, Ladue - $995,000

NEW LISTING! A once-in-a-lifetime, 3.5+ acre property. Built for entertainment with expansive patio area, exquisite pool/pool house, kitchen with gorgeous tile flooring, granite tops and easy flow into the inviting family room with impressive built-ins.

Bursting with curb appeal, some of the countless features include a breathtaking stone fireplace, vaulted and beamed ceilings and leaded glass windows.

2. 7457 Teasdale Avenue, University City - $429,000

Features include: pristine hardwood floors, impressive detailing and millwork, custom kitchen with granite tops and rooms with exceptional flow for comfort of living.

NEW LISTING! Sophisticatingly updated appropriately portrays this home just a short stroll away from Clayton. The three bedroom is move-in ready with pristine hardwood flooring and an inviting “pottery barn” décor. Delight in the totally updated kitchen.

6. 802 Oakway Place, Glendale - $714,900

7. 8000 Watkins Drive, Clayton - $674,900

3. 14216 Manderleigh Woods Drive, T & C - $739,000

NEW LISTING! Located within popular Davis Place, this threebedroom home has been completely renovated top to bottom.

Pristine hardwood floors, gorgeous moldings, custom kitchen and baths are just a few amazing characteristics.

4. 1751 North Woodlawn Avenue, Ladue - $4,150,000

NEW LISTING! With a great room that was formerly a display, this flawless ranch is loaded with all the bells and whistles. Kitchen has breakfast bar, granite, stainless appliances and wet bar.

This Miceli-built home is enhanced by rich hardwood flooring, elaborate millwork, Palladian windows and two fireplaces. Boasts a stunning, two-story great room with fireplace, granite bar and wall of windows.

Presiding over 20 plus sub-dividable acres with tiered brick terrace surrounding a pool, pool house, tennis courts and gazebo, this substantial home has been orchestrated with amazing architectural details.

8. 2043 Paul Renaud, Lake St. Louis - $495,000

9. 8016 Gannon Avenue, University City - $409,000

NEW LISTING! Located on a popular U. City street, this gracious, yet cozy home has exceptional flow and includes three fireplaces!

Large windows grace the rich interior with inviting natural light.

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New Listings • 800 South Hanley 4E • Clayton 2 bedrooms, 2 full, 1 half baths $1,125,000 • 58 Muirfield Court • T & C 5 bedroom, 4 full, 1 half baths $995,000 • 6 Morwood • Creve Coeur 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths $355,000 Clayton 314.725.5100 Town & Country 314.569.1177 Relocation Services 800.325.4037

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1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue).

2 Bellerive Country Club (T & C). #1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue).

4 Barclay Woods Drive (Ladue).

608 East Monroe (Kirkwood).

$4,150,000 $2,295,000 $2,295,000 $1,950,000 $1,699,000

21 Windsor Terrace Ln. (Creve Coeur).

18 Country Life Acres (St. Louis). #4 Country Estates Place (Frontenac).

8 Wakefield (Ladue).

15 Willow Hill (Ladue).

9760 Old Warson (Ladue).

$1,699,000 $1,595,000 $1,350,000 $1,095,000 $999,000

$995,000 58 Muirfield Court (Town & Country). $995,000 3547 Whitsetts Fork Road (Wildwood). $875,000 14216 Manderleigh Woods Dr. (T & C). $739,000 651 Brookhaven Court (Kirkwood). $735,000 802 Oakway Place (Glendale). $714,900 13978 Meursault (Town & Country). $709,000 16 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue). $699,000 17614 Bridgeway Circle Drive (Chesterfield). $649,000 13051 Thornhill Drive (T & C). $630,900 1848 Woodmark Road (T & C). $625,000 326 Lyonnais (Creve Coeur). $599,000 57 Morwood Lane (Creve Coeur). $550,000 12650 Bradford Woods Dr. (Sunset Hills). $539,000 19234 St. Albans Valley (Wildwood). $535,000 1508 Andrew Drive (Warson Woods). $499,900 2043 Paul Renaud Blvd. (Lake St. Louis).

818 Rolfe (Warson Woods).

$495,000 $479,900

2637 Roseland Terrace (Maplewood).

7270 Maryland Avenue (U. City).

1104 Donna Court (Ladue).

7457 Teasdale Avenue (U. City).

8016 Gannon Avenue (U. City). ● 8047 Stanford Avenue (University City).

216 Sundrop Court (Eureka).

7248 Stanford (University City).

6 Morwood (Creve Coeur). ●

$469,000 $467,900 $435,000 $429,000 $409,000 $399,900 $360,000 $359,900 $355,000

5078 Oak Bluff Drive (High Ridge).

2663 Valley Road (Chesterfield).

433 Par Lane (Kirkwood). ● 5405 Chapelford Lane (Shrewsbury).

118 Mitchell Street (Kirkwood).

196 River Bend (Chesterfield).

925 Nancy Carol (Glendale).

3144 Illinois (St. Louis).

$349,000 $319,900 $319,000 $299,900 $299,900 $284,500 $279,900 $275,000

2907 Salena (St. Louis). $239,000 11734 Holly Springs Dr. (Unincorporated). $215,000 2416 Mari Kay Court (Brentwood). $209,000 315 Eastgate Drive (Lake St Louis). $205,000 706 Yeatman Avenue (Webster). $200,000 1439 Lanvale (Webster Groves). $179,000 4548 McCausland (St. Louis). $167,900 8121 Glen Echo (St. Louis).

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

7635 Weaver Ave (Maplewood).

1205 Pembroke Drive (Marlborough).

6447 Clifton Hills Drive (St. Louis). ▲

$155,000 $148,000 $139,900 $133,900 $125,000

Condos & Villas 800 South Hanley #4E (Clayton).

$1,125,000

155 Carondelet Plaza #806 (Clayton). $1,125,000 206 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur). $924,500 20 Woodbridge Manor Dr. (Creve Coeur). $789,000 13345 Fairfield Circle (T & C).

$689,900

12416 Questover Manor Ct. (Creve Coeur). $649,000 13315 Fairfield Square (T & C).

$595,000

13305 Fairfield Square (T & C).

$579,000

13344 Fairfield Circle (T & C).

$549,000

4909 Laclede Ave #1204 (St. Louis).

$529,900

200 S. Brentwood 21D (Clayton).

$495,000

1303 Oaktree Estates (Chesterfield). ● $429,900 411 Conway Meadows (Chesterfield).

$275,000

7701 Shirley Drive #2W (Clayton).

$239,000

8070 Watkins, #2W (Clayton).

$194,000

1021 Brooksgate Manor (Kirkwood).

$169,900

13543 Coliseum (Chesterfield).

$148,000

9155 North Swan Circle (Brentwood).

$127,000

801 North Hanley, Unit D (U. City).

$122,900

6102 Washington #202 (St. Louis).

$114,900

1062 Cedargate (Kirkwood).

$112,900

1425 Willow Brook Cove #1 (St. Louis Country). $89,900

Lots for Building 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

9415 Meister Lane (Affton).

$1,095,000 $69,900

A Closer View Coming soon! Timeless design and fresh inspiration intermingle to welcome your arrival in this classic Ladue estate offering five bedrooms and five-plus baths. Satisfying surprises include a state of the art, award winning kitchen. Sunlit family room opening to patios, Edith Mason gardens and private pool/pool house.

The home exudes sophisticated grace, quite elegance and superior quality throughout. Truly a place to make memories for years to come.

2 Ladue Acres 5 bedrooms, 5+ baths Listed by Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe

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T WAS A FESTIVE AFFAIR AS ST. LOUISANS celebrated the grand opening of Ballpark Village. Ceremonies included a ribboncutting, VIP party and concert that attracted a couple thousand attendees. The first phase of Ballpark Village is anchored by Cardinals Nation, Budweiser Brew House, and several other sports-themed eateries.

Bill DeWitt Jr., Bob O’Loughlin

Ira, Will, Bill, Natalie and Kathy DeWitt

Ozzie Smith

Brook Dubman, Belman Robertson

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8130 Westmoreland Avenue • Clayton Gardens

Newer construction, this home offers over 8,000 sq. ft. of living space. The main house boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths & 2 half baths. Custom built, the double entry foyer with stone floors opens to a sunken formal living room & a sunken formal dining with fireplace; a cozy, paneled library with fireplace...offers the perfect refuge on winter nights. The light-filled kitchen with designer appliances & large breakfast bar, casual dining area, hearth room PLUS a morning room is perfect for everyday living.

The 2nd floor offers a palatial master suite with private study, terrace, his/her baths & a huge walk-in closet. 2 additional on suite bedrooms & baths complete the 2nd floor.

The lower level features a screening room, kitchen, additional family room with fireplace & ample storage. 3 car garage + studio apartment above make this the best buy for the money in Clayton & easy walking distance to everything Clayton offers their residents.

$1,999,000 21 Windsor Terrace Lane • Creve Coeur

Rhenquist built, manor-style home on private cul-de-sac in Ladue Schools features 4+ bedrooms, 4.5 baths. 2-story entry with marble floors & sweeping staircase welcome you, adjoining paneled library with custom built-ins, 2-story living room with custom built-ins with granite tops, large fireplace, wet bar with fridge & dishwasher, formal dining room with 5-piece crown, cooks dream kitchen with all Wolf appliances, hearth room, covered veranda & patio & casual dining PLUS additional office. Spacious 1st floor master suite with HUGE walk-in closet, spa like bath with double bowl vanities, separate tub & shower. 2nd floor features 3 on-suite bedrooms & large loft for casual living or children’s study.

$1,699,000 14216 Manderleigh Woods Drive • Town & Country

This Miceli-built, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is enhanced by rich hardwood flooring, elaborate millwork, Palladian windows & 2 fireplaces. The impressively updated gourmet kitchen adjoins breakfast room with bay window & French doors that walk out to a patio. Additional features include a luxurious first floor master suite, vaulted hearth room with built-in bookcases, paneled library with more built-ins, formal dining room with extensive molding & stunning 2-story great room with brick fireplace, granite bar & wall of windows. Main floor master offers a private retreat with 2 walk-in closets & newly updated bath with architectural columns & granite.

$739,000 13345 Fairfield Circle • Town & Country

Providing the utmost ease of living, this spacious & lovely 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo has a completely updated kitchen & bathrooms. Features & amenities galore, the unit offers a first floor master suite, high ceilings, walk-in closets, plenty of storage space & countless other appealing aspects. Further enhancing the listing is the incredible, private outdoor space with access to three subdivision pools. Truly the idyllic down-sizing condominium.

$689,900

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HE FOUR SEASONS DOWNTOWN HOSTED THIS year’s Heartworks Gala to benefit the Marfan Foundation, which is dedicated to treat and help those affected by Marfan syndrome. Honored for their special dedication to the cause were: Heartworks president Carolyn Levering, and main research contributors Dr. Alan and Rebecca Braverman. Noemi and Michael Neidorff also were honored as Corporate Champions. Dr. Angela Sharkey was given the Hero with a Heart Award for her commitment to cardiac care and research, as well as her establishment of a Marfan Syndrome and Familial Aortopathy Clinic at SSM Cardinal Glennon’s Medical Center. Dr. Douglas and Sharon Aach were honored as Community Champions for their efforts in assisting the foundation to treat and cure the condition.

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HE FOYER AND LOBBY OF THE Donald Danforth Plant Science Center served as the perfect setting for the Golden Apple Gala, the biennial dinner auction for Rossman Sc h o o l . T h e Ross m a n Sc h o o l Parents’ Club held the event, which attracted more than 250 people.

Guests browsed the many silent and live auction items, while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Guests then sat down to a delicious meal and live auction to cap off the evening.

Hope Abramov, Stephanie Weinman

Lynne Brankenberger, Robyn Bauer, Shade and Fred Magare

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Ann Yeoh, Vasavi Rao, Heather Steinback

Dave and Robyn Bauer, Kevin Frankenberger

FREE EVENTS FROM BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL To register or for more information, please call: 314-542-WEST (9378) or 800-392-0936 Register online: www.barnesjewishwestcounty.org/classes

YOUR AGING EYES

Tuesday, April 22 • 7—8:30 p.m.

Event Location: Jewish Community Center – Arts and Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63146 Steven Couch, MD, Washington University ophthalmologist at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Vision changes such as watery eyes, pain, itching or other discomfort, can be easily treatable eye issues, or they could be signs of a more serious eye disorder. Dr. Couch will discuss droopy eyelids, tearing, retinal issues, common eye problems, diseases and treatments, including cosmetic eye surgery, to protect and enhance your eyes as they age.

Complimentary light refreshments will be available. This event is free, but registration is required.

BE NOSEY ABOUT YOUR SINUSES Thursday, April 24 • 7—8:30 p.m.

Event Location: West County YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017 John Schneider, MD, Washington University ear, nose and throat specialist at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Find out if it is a cold, allergy or sinusitis and if medicine or surgery can bring you relief. Dr. John Schneider will discuss the causes of sinus and nasal problems, including sinusitis versus colds or allergies, when to get antibiotics and whether medicine or surgery is the answer for you.

Complimentary light refreshments will be available. This event is free, but registration is required.

SKIN CANCER SCREENING Saturday, May 17 • 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

Event Location: Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center/Medical Office Building 2 Eva Hurst, MD, Washington University dermatologist at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Overexposure to the sun can have dangerous effects, so what can you do to protect yourself from harmful rays, and what are the warning signs to determine if you already have damage? Come in for a free screening with Washington University dermatologists, including Dr. Eva Hurst. Have any areas of concern checked out and learn a few facts that could save your skin!

No registration necessary. Screenings are free and are on a first come, first served basis.

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A packed house at the Fox Theatre was entertained by the area’s most talented high school students during the fourth annual TEEN TALENT COMPETITION. Twelve acts, which included tap dancers, classical musicians and vocalists, brought the crowd to its feet as they performed for thousands of dollars in college scholarships and other special prizes. First-place honors went to DONESHA BUHR of Fresh Start North Academy/ Circus Harmony, for her dazzling hula hoop routine to Overture.

Donesha received a $7,000 scholarship underwritten by Ameren, and presented by TOM AND CAROL VOSS. The competition, founded by Fox Theatre maven MARY STRAUSS, aims to foster the emerging talent in the local performing arts community.

An attorney who helped break racial barriers for local African American lawyers is the recipient of the 2014 Inspiring St. Louisan by the NAACP’s St. Louis County Branch. STEVEN COUSINS, a partner at Armstrong Teasdale, will be honored during the organization’s 76th Annual Freedom Fund Fellowship dinner on Tuesday, June 3, at The Ritz-Carlton. Cousins, who joined Armstrong Teasdale in 1980, was the firm’s first African-American lawyer. He became its first African-American partner in 1987.

The spotlight will be on a Chaminade alum on the Peabody Opera House stage later this month when the BLUE MAN GROUP returns to St. Louis. TERRY TUNGJUNYATHAM joined the production in 2007, and performs as one of the strings players.

Tungjunyatham, a native of Thailand, credits his high school alma mater and its arts program for encouraging him to pursue a career he loves. “It was there that I was given the opportunity to play music live in front of an audience,” he says. “If it wasn’t for that, I probably wouldn’t be performing as a musician today.” Blue Man Group will be at the Peabody April 25 to 27.

WORD AROUND TOWN Over at the Fox, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will play a two-week run beginning April 29.

Joining American Idol stars DIANA DeGARMO (‘Narrator’) and ACE YOUNG (Joseph) will be former St. Louisan RYAN WILLIAMS, who we’re told steals the show as Pharaoh.

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9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Offered at $6,650,000.

8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000. Open 4/13, 1-4 PM.

395 Highway V, Troy Offered at $1,674,000.

729 Highway H, Troy Offered at $1,195,000.

11209 Hermitage Hill, Frontenac New Listing. Offered at $1,499,000.

10 Country Life Acres, Town & Country Offered at $1,175,000.

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,299,000.

17360 Orville Road, Wildwood Offered at $995,000.

72 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $839,000.

11 Rolling Rock, Ladue New Listing. $749,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM.

2 Midpark Lane, Ladue Offered at $749,000.

9821 Log Cabin Court, Ladue New Listing. $1,149,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM.

45 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $665,000.

322 Carlyle Lake Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $590,000.

5 McKnight Lane, Ladue New Listing. $785,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM.

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407 Woodview manor Lane, Kirkwood New Listing. $489,900. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM.

4153 West Pine Boulevard, CWE offered at $359,000.

NEW LISTINGS 11209 HERMITAGE HILL, Frontenac. Sophisticated and smart, this home has been completely renovated and rebuilt to reflect today’s lifestyle. 4BR/3.5BA. Lower level theatre room.

$1,499,000

9821 LOG CABIN COURT, Ladue. Like having a house in the country except you are situated on 4+ acres. Renovated 2-story Open 4/13, 1-3 PM

home with 4BR/3.5+BA. $1,149,000.

5 McKNIGHT LANE, Ladue. Welcome to this stately brick

7135 maryland Avenue, University City offered at $464,000.

456 Ridge Avenue, Webster Groves New Listing. $215,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM. $1,249,000

732 JUANITA AVENUE, Glendale.

$199,500

9828 OLD WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,195,000

1594 MILBRIDGE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$199,000

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,195,000

151 BRIDGEWATER CHASE LANE, Villa Ridge.

$189,900

10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Town & Country.

$1,175,000

123 CUIVRE RIVER DRIVE, Troy.

$160,000

14 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$1,100,000

4553 CLEARBROOK DRIVE, St. Charles.

$155,000

9119 CLAYTON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,050,000

804 WALER DRIVE, Lake St. Louis.

$154,500

213 CORDES STREET, O’Fallon.

$115,000

5 HUNTLEIGH DOWNS, Frontenac.

$998,000

17360 ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$995,000

155 CARONDELET PLAzA, #301, Clayton.

$949,900

8032 CLAYTON LANE COURT, Clayton.

$945,000

12801 BELLERIVE SPRINGS DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $895,000 1178 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights.

$850,000

master bedroom. Large lower level. $785,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM

11 BALCON ESTATES, Creve Coeur.

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one owner gem into your dream home. Gracious living spaces with exceptional moldings and details. $749,000.

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72 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$839,000

316 CABIN GROVE LANE, Creve Coeur.

$769,000

26 SOUTH SPOEDE ROAD, Creve Couer.

$750,000

RESIdENTIAL HomES

302, 303, 317 WARDENBURG FARMS DRIVE, Wildwood.

Lots are individually priced at $600,000. Beautiful 3+ acre home

1 ExMOOR DRIVE, Ladue.

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site set within 40 acres of gently open grassy field.

2 MIDPARK LANE, Ladue.

$749,000

45 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$665,000

1088 McKNIGHT ORCHARD, Richmond Heights.

$625,000

best cul-de-sacs. This 3BR/2f2hBA, 2-story, has a large Kitchen/

563 DEER VALLEY COURT, St. Albans.

$618,000

Breakfast area and a 2 car garage. $489,900. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM

301 CHASSELLE AVENUE, Creve Coeur.

$614,500

2332 DIVOT DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$595,000

1195 WAGNER PLACE, Rock Hill. Situated on a private cul-

2 TAMARACK DRIVE, Ladue.

$595,000

de-sac this 4BR/2.5+BA has hardwood floors, renovated kitchen

4 GODWIN LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

and fenced back yard with patio. $410,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM

17720 GREYSTONE TERRACE DRIVE, Wildwood. $579,900 21 MIDPARK LANE, Ladue.

$549,000

6115 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, #301, St. Louis. Fantastic,

791 BORDEAUx CIRCLE, St. Albans.

$506,000

stylish condo with lots of personality. Hardwood flooring, charming

9054 FAIR OAKS CRESCENT CT., Richmond Heights. $499,999

balcony and dining peninsula w/ granite counter top.

2219 KEHRSGROVE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$499,000

9801 WILD DEER ROAD, Ladue.

$499,000

407 WOODVIEW MANOR LANE, Kirkwood. One of Kirkwood’s

$148,500

921 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #E, Clayton. 2BR/1BA condo

746 ORIENTAL LILY, O’Fallon.

$489,900

with garage parking. Beautiful hardwood floors. Fabulous

1616 DEARBORN, Warson Woods.

$475,000

739 ORIENTAL LILY, O’Fallon.

$474,900

7135 MARYLAND AVENUE, University City.

$464,000

1303 FRONTENAY COURT, Warson Woods.

$415,000

4141 WEST PINE, CWE.

$410,000

location close to Forest Park. $139,000.

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7352 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, U. City. $1,495,000. 1-3 Pm 1 ExMOOR DRIVE, Ladue. $749,900.

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9801 WILD DEER ROAD, Ladue. $499,000.

1-3 Pm

456 RIDGE AVENUE, Webster. $215,000.

1-3 Pm

123 Cuivre River drive, Troy. offered at $160,000.

32 WOODOAKS TRAIL, Ladue.

house on a beautifully landscaped lot. Updated, kitchen,spacious

11 ROLLING ROCK, Ladue. Fabulous opportunity to turn this

1195 Wagner Place, Rock Hill New Listing. $410,000. Open 4/13,1-3 PM.

4553 Clearbrook drive, St. Charles offered at $155,000.

CoNdomINIUm/VILLA HomES 40 BRIGHTON WAY, #2N, Clayton.

$699,000

322 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$590,000

232 NORTH KINGSHIGHWAY #1501, CWE.

$550,000

8025 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD, Clayton.

$499,000

320 NORTH UNION BOULEVARD, #3, CWE.

$490,000

9 PORTLAND COURT, CWE.

$445,900

625 SOUTH SKINKER, #1202, St. Louis.

$399,900

750 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

$392,000

410 NORTH NEWSTEAD, #11W, CWE.

$369,000

410 NORTH NEWSTEAD, #4W, CWE.

$357,000

131 GAY AVENUE, Clayton.

$299,900

1525 WALPOLE, Chesterfield.

$264,000

8011 PRESIDIO COURT, #2A, University City.

$255,000

6115 Washington Boulevard, #301, St. Louis offered at $148,500.

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD BLVD., #15C Clayton. $249,500 250 SOUTH BRENTWOOD BLVD., #1F, Clayton.

$249,500

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$215,000

6115 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, #302, St. Louis. $187,000 4386 WEST PINE BOULEVARD, #1W, CWE.

$159,000

710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

$130,000

2033 FALLING BROOK DR., maryland Heights.

$109,900

1322 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE, #B, Ballwin.

$95,900

921 South Hanley Road, #E, Clayton New Listing. $139,000. Open 4/13, 1-3 PM.

LoTS/ACREAGE/FARmS 1760 Acres on HIGHWAY H, Glenwood.

$5,800,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

916 BLUFF ROAD, Pevely.

$429,000

4114 HIGHWAY DD, Salem.

$425,000

72 ACRE HORSE FARM, Bunker.

$419,900

73 ACRE AQUATIC FARM, Bunker.

$299,900

11003 WELLSLEY CT., Ladue Schools.

$389,000

9847 LITzSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

35 LOG HILL LANE, Ballwin.

$379,900

12 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Hunteigh.

$5,650,000

4153 WEST PINE, CWE.

$359,000

GOVERNOR PLACE #2 LOT 46, St. Charles.

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

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14361 LADUE ROAD, Chesterfield.

$329,000

LAKE CHARLES HILLS LOT 88, O’Fallon.

395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.

$1,674,000

8730 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$282,500

8 VALLEY VIEW PLACE, Ladue.

$1,625,000

6177 WASHINGTON BLVD., St. Louis.

$274,000

7352 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City.

$1,495,000

503 GLENMEADOW DRIVE, Ballwin.

$249,000

8 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.

$1,450,000

6209 MARDEL AVENUE, St. Louis.

$229,900

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

40 AUBURNDALE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$1,299,000

1033 REDDINGTON TIMBERS, St. Charles.

$224,900

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

5 CHATFIELD PLACE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$1,250,000

456 RIDGE AVENUE, Webster.

$215,000

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VERYTHING IS COMING UP ROSES AT Mari de Villa. From blooming gardens to expanding villas, the senior living community is continuing to grow this spring.

In the midst of a five-year construction plan which began in 2009, the 54-year-old Town & Country campus has modernized each of its buildings with amenities to improve the everyday living experience of its guests. “We recognize that the families of St. Louis have many choices when it comes to care for their loved ones, and that’s why we always are looking for ways to better serve our guests,” notes president Fred Wiesehan.

This spring, the community is remodeling a number of independent-living villas for newly arriving residents. The floor-to-ceiling restorations feature new hardwood floors, windows and doors, kitchens and baths, fresh paint and crown molding. One of these newly refurbished 2-bed,

2-bath homes, with two sunrooms, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and new hardwood flooring and carpet, currently is available, Wiesehan says.

And in the Villa East and West skilled nursing and memory care areas, remodeling and construction continues. The Waterford Wing offers a state-of-the-art physical therapy facility and an elegant dining room overlooking a sparkling lake. The community’s Garden Room has doubled in size, and the Lenox Room also has expanded; each giving guests more space to enjoy live entertainment, social activities or quiet relaxation with a good book, Wiesehan says. And a recently constructed addition to Villa East boasts a wall of glass overlooking one of the campus’ five fountains and a section of its extensive gardens. “Guests now enjoy meals in this area, and many are requesting a table with

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A Derby Kind of Day

BY ALAN E. BR AINERD PHOTOS BY SAR AH CROWDER

Everyone loves a spring party! And what better theme to plan around in early May than the Kentucky Derby?

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Antique silver hunt cups, a small bronze stallion sculpture, and a mix of china and flatware make an interesting table for conversation and and libation.

id you know that the Kentucky Derby was founded in 1872 by none other than Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., the grandson of William Clark of the storied expedition? After traveling to and attending races in England and France, the Colonel

A refined ‘earthy’ tablescape successfully mixes wood, metal, silver and fabric. These metal damask plates juxtaposed on the wood charger create a fun outdoor feel.

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returned home and organized the Louisville Jockey Club to raise money to build racing facilities. The land was provided by Henry Churchill, the namesake of the world’s most famous Thoroughbred race track, Churchill Downs.

And talk about style! This is the event where the most stylish spring ensembles are surpassed only by creative, colorful—and often very

expensive—hats. Milliners the world over will design chapeaus for the rich and famous to see and be seen in their creations during race day.

But you don’t have to be in Louisville to get into the Derby spirit. These ideas will have you holding court and riding high at your own Derby-themed party.

Who doesn’t like blue? This combination of sky and grass (the striped tablecloth), coupled with the vermeil bamboo flatware, evoke a natural feel.

Why not let your floral centerpiece echo the color of your china? The pink peonies and rubrim lilies in the arrangement look as if they hopped off the plate!

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Hat Ladies

(director, World Chess Hall of Fame)

How many hats do you own? I have no idea how many I have, but let’s say it’s in the three digits....

Where did you get this hat? I made my hat; that is, I re-appropriated a few vintage hats and other materials and created my own hat. I think I used three different hats for this one; and the flowers, fabric, etc., probably came from scraps I have. I’ve created a couple of dozen hats like this.

Millie Cain (VP, First State Bank) Do you have a hat collection? I do.

I probably have about 15 at this time.

I’m always wooed into looking at hats. I’m from the era of having seen my mother get dressed in hats, gloves, clip-on earrings… so that was kind of how I was brought up.

Where/why did you get this hat? It was designed and custom made by Ken Meisner of Ken Meisner’s Flowers. I chose it because I like the translucent aspect of the fabric that was used. If I were out at a garden party, the way the sun would come through would be nice and shady—and very flattering.

Maria Clifford (former fashion executive) What do you look for in a hat? I usually purchase a hat to complete a specific outfit, so I start with the color and then the feel of the event I may be going to. I prefer a bright color with my dark hair; and, in the end, it is really all about how well the brim frames your face.

Wondering which headpiece to don on Derby Day? Take a cue from these hat-clad ladies.

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Ann Perry (interior designer) How many hats do you own? I own five hats. I donate old hats and acquire new ones seasonally.

Where did you get this hat? I bought a simple hat, then ‘enhanced’ it myself. Embellishing a hat is very easy. Find a basic hat in a style or size suitable to your face and body frame, then look at hats online to find designs which inspire you. Head to a fabric store for ribbon, flowers, whimsical accoutrements and wire, which can easily be attached with simple stitches using strong thread.

As you create your hat, remember the age-old adage: Less is more!

Susan Sherman (president, Susan Sherman Inc.) What do you look for in a hat? I look for something that bucks the trend: no bows, flowers or ribbon for me. The fascinator is sculptural and contemporary, so it felt right, as I am a huge fan of contemporary art.

I tend to go large or small, nothing in-between; and I like a hat which is a bit off-kilter.

Where do you wear hats? I don’t wear hats regularly, just once a year at the Hat Luncheon to benefit Forest Park.

Why should women wear hats?

They are an additional way to express your individuality and style. They show others that you have confidence and have put effort into your appearance. Hats add polish to an outfit and recall a bygone era when women dressed like ladies.

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Louisville Here’s Looking at

While its most known attribute may be the Kentucky Derby, our recent visit to Louisville proved that this Ohio River town is a whole lot more than just a one-trick pony.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TRISH MUYCO-TOBIN

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rue, Churchill Downs becomes the center of the sports universe every first Saturday in May for “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” Since 1875, the famed track has hosted the Run for the Roses, drawing as many as 165,000 to Louisville for Derby Weekend. If you’re not much into crowds, but the lore of the world’s most celebrated race track fascinates you, the next best thing is to stop by in early spring for a sneak peek at the inner workings of this National Historic Landmark.

We began with the Barn & Backside Tour, an hour-long drive in and around the one-mile track, where we spied a handful of Thoroughbreds already prepping for the big day.

We also took part in a walking tour into many of Churchill Downs’ exclusive areas, including Millionaire’s Row and a step onto the private balcony where Queen Elizabeth II, a horse

enthusiast, overlooked the finish line on Derby Day 2007.

The adjacent Kentucky Derby Museum offers all sorts of fun activities, including a ‘time machine,’ where they have footage of every race dating back to 1918. Of course, one of the Derby’s signature traditions is the wearing of the hat; and a good place to peruse an array of styles, shapes and shades is the museum’s gift shop.

Speaking of museums, one of the highlights was discovering Museum Row on Main Street downtown. Find places such as the Muhammad Ali Center, where three levels of exhibits pay tribute to Louisville’s most famous native son. Don’t miss your chance to ‘train’ with and ‘shadow-box’ against the ‘The Greatest,’ as well as catch a glimpse of his many trophies and the Olympic Continued on page 28

Louisville’s 40-foot Derby Clock, just steps away from The Brown Hotel, made its debut in 1976.

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There’s also the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, where visitors can take a swing with an actual bat used by Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle or Derek Jeter, as well as learn all you need to know about converting maple and ash billets into bats.

If you ask a local about their favorite stop on Museum Row, chances are, they’ll say The Frazier History Museum. There are more than 1,000 years of history contained here, among them: George Washington’s rifle and Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘big stick,’ as well as the museum’s newest permanent collection of more than 10,000 toy soldiers (the largest of its kind) depicting real people and events throughout history.

For a dose of Louisville’s lively theater scene, we took in a Sunday afternoon matinee at the intimate Actors Theatre, home to the internationally acclaimed Humana Festival of New American Plays, which has become quite the showcase for new theatrical work.

Hungry yet? Louisville certainly can satisfy any—and every—craving. Recently named one of the country’s ‘Up-and-Coming Food Cities’

by Zagat, there definitely is more than Derby Pie and bourbon balls to be found. For dinner one night, we ventured out to The Highlands neighborhood to experience Seviche, where Chef Anthony Lamas holds court with the magic he works on seafood—fresh seafood. Did you know that because Louisville is the worldwide air hub for UPS, it can command the freshest bounty from either coast? And if you’re a seafood lover, this is the place to savor Line-Caught Bigeye Tuna within hours of being caught.

Another delicacy is The Avocado: avocado ice cream, dulce de leche and a bourbon truffle ‘pit,’

Morning arrives at Churchill Downs.

A Derby contender gets a post-workout bath.

all encased in a chocolate shell. (You’re welcome!)

Looking for a brunch place? Look no farther than Harvest in the red-hot Nulu (East Market) district. And just as its name implies, the focus here is farm-fresh ingredients. The walls are lined with giant black-and-white portraits of the restaurant’s local farm suppliers, all found within a 100-mile radius of the city. The ‘Baked Goodness’ special of the day was old-fashioned strawberry donuts—and trust us when we say there are no words to describe these heavenly concoctions. We also sampled the Harvest Burger, with chevre and hog jowl bacon jam deliciously co-existing on a pretzel bun; accompanied with a side of ‘smashie,’ the restaurant’s take on the mashed potato—this one with sweet potatoes, butternut squash, shallots and three kinds of cheese.

Of course, there’s decadence, and then there’s decadence—and it can be had at The Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville. Consistently named as one of the world’s best hotels, the celebrated landmark opened in 1923 with former British Prime Minister David Lloyd Churchill Downs’ storied twin spires

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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory The Muhammad Ali Center

The Brown Hotel lobby

THE AVOCADO PHOTO BY JESSE HENDRIX-INMAN, LOBBY PHOTO BY STACY DUNCAN

George as the first person to sign the guest register. Through the years, The Brown has welcomed the likes of royalty (the Duke of Windsor) and Hollywood elite like Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Crawford, as well as presidents Harry Truman, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama, just to name a few.

The hotel’s jaw-dropping English Renaissance lobby harkens back to the Gilded Age, complete with hand-painted ceilings and a Lobby Bar that features an approachable drink menu for sampling all that fine bourbon that Kentucky is

THE HOT BROWN A culinary tour of Louisville is not complete without a taste of The Hot Brown, created in the 1920s by Chef Fred Schmidt, who was looking for something new to feed more than 1,200 guests in the wee hours of the morning after a night of dancing at The Brown Hotel.

The Hot Brown is a mainstay at the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, The English Grill, where some 1,500 of the open-face sandwiches are served up during Derby Week. Current executive chef Josh Bettis wows with other menu highlights such as the mouth-watering Crispy Kentucky Pork Belly, Prosciutto Wrapped House Mozzarella and Davis Creek Prime Beef Filet Mignon. And for dessert, treat yourself to the Grill’s signature Chocolate Striptease (we’ll leave that to your imagination).

And now, without further ado, courtesy of The Brown Hotel…

Seviche’s signature Avocado

known for.

And talk about Old South hospitality: The Brown Hotel staff—from the valet to the front desk to the clerk manning one of the most impressive hotel gift shops we’ve ever seen— exudes warmth and friendliness, and service that’s second to none.

Oh, Louisville…For decades, you’ve dazzled us with the Derby and all its pageantry; but we found the off-track attractions just as delightful.

We can’t wait to make a return trip—you can bet on it!

The Hot Brown (serves two) 2 oz. butter 2 oz. all-purpose flour 16 oz. heavy cream ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, plus 1 T for garnish Salt and pepper to taste 14 oz. sliced roasted turkey breast 2 slices Texas toast (crusts trimmed) 4 slices crispy bacon 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced in half Paprika Parsley In a two-quart saucepan, melt butter and slowly whisk in flour until it forms a thick paste (roux). Continue to cook roux for two

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minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Whisk heavy cream into the roux and cook over medium heat until the cream begins to simmer, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove sauce from heat and slowly whisk in ½ cup of cheese until the Mornay sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

For each Hot Brown, place one slice of toast in an oven-safe dish and cover with 7 ounces of turkey. Take the two halves of tomato and set them alongside the turkey and toast. Pour one-half of the Mornay sauce to completely cover the dish. Sprinkle with additional Pecorino Romano cheese. Place entire dish under a broiler until cheese begins to brown and bubble. Remove from broiler, cross two pieces of cooked bacon on top, sprinkle with paprika and parsley, and serve immediately.

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Mint Julep

Refreshment

It’s Kentucky Derby time—and that means mint julep!

The mint julep provides a fine springboard for cocktail experimentation, so we asked a handful of the area’s best bartenders to share their favorite recipes to inspire readers to get creative with their own libations come race day.

BY MATT SORRELL

Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Scorned

by Cafe Napoli 2 oz Angel’s Envy bourbon Touch of simple syrup 3 mint leaves, crushed Bartender Han Trean of Cafe Napoli adheres closely to the traditional julep model of whiskey, mint and sugar. He prefers to use Angel’s Envy bourbon because of its notes of soft spice, fruit and maple sweetness. He also uses mint he grows in his home garden for the freshest possible flavor. Gently muddle the mint and simple syrup in a julep cup or large rocks glass.

Add the bourbon and crushed ice, and stir until the glass is frosted. Garnish with a mint sprig.

by Planter’s House 1.5 oz Old Fitzgerald bourbon 0.25 oz Turbinado simple syrup 0.25 oz creme de peche liqueur 2 dashes Angostura bitters 4 to 6 mint leaves Ted Kilgore of Planter’s House bases his julep on high-proof bonded bourbon, then adds a combo of dark Turbinado sugar and creme de peche (a peach liqueur) for sweetness. Gently muddle the mint leaves, along with the simple syrup, creme de peche and bitters in a julep cup or large rocks glass. Add bourbon, fill halfway with crushed ice and stir until the glass frosts over. Fill the rest of the way with crushed ice, forming a dome on top. Garnish with mint sprigs.

by Cielo 2 oz Cielo Four Roses 9 year & 1 month bourbon 0.25 oz simple syrup 0.5 oz dry orange curaçao 10 mint leaves This julep variation from Cielo GM Cory Cuff includes the restaurant’s private stock Four Roses bourbon. Gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup and the curaçao in a julep cup or rocks glass. Add bourbon and crushed ice, and stir until the outside of the glass is frosted.

Cuff garnishes his creation with mint sprigs and some dehydrated Amaro Ramazotti (a bitter Italian digestif) for a decidedly modern touch.

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Your Race-Day

Mint Julep

by The Good Pie 2.5 oz cognac 0.5 oz creme de peche 0.5 oz rich gomme syrup (2 parts gomme to 1 part water) 10 to 15 mint leaves Before it became known as a bourbon drink, juleps often were made with brandy. For his julep, Jeffrey Moll, bar manager at The Good Pie, prefers a VSOP or XO cognac like Massion Surrenne or Camus. He also likes to include a touch of peach, a nod to the variation of the drink known as the Georgia Mint Julep. He also prefers gomme syrup for a smoother texture.

Muddle the mint and syrup in a julep cup, add the cognac and creme de peche, fill with ice; and, as Moll says, “Stir until you’re tired.” Garnish with a generous amount of mint.

Bajan Bridgetown Julep

by Taha’a Twisted Tiki 2 oz peach wood-smoked Plantation 5 Year Rum 0.25 oz honey syrup (2 parts honey to 1 part water) 0.5 oz Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao 5 mint leaves Rum also was a common base for juleps before the ascendance of bourbon. Instead of adding a peach liqueur or brandy to his julep, Joshua Johnson, bar manager at Taha’a, goes one step further by infusing the rum with peach wood smoke. In a julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint and syrup. Add the rum and pack tightly with crushed ice.

Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome. Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters on top, if desired, and a mint sprig.

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Head-to-Toe Skin Renewal

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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UMMER’S COMING! GET READY! TIME TO tidy up the garden, change your wardrobe, get a pedicure…And don’t forget to prepare your skin for the warm summer weather.

“Spring is the perfect time to prepare your skin for summer,” says Avani Nayak of Avani Day Spa. She notes that hair removal is one of the more popular spring treatments, which must be performed early on untanned skin. “Toning and fat elimination also are very popular when getting ready to show off summer skin,” she says.

“Our clients love Venus Freeze treatments, which tighten and tone skin. Recommended areas include tummy skin, backs of thighs, backs of arms and the face.” The noninvasive treatments target problem areas with radio-frequency and magnetic pulses.

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omen aren’t the only ones whose skin needs some TLC as we head into warmer months. Men, too, need to care for and protect their skin.

“We tend to think of male skin type as tougher, thicker, but actually it’s more sensitive,” says Dr. Natalie Semchyshyn, a SLUCare dermatologist.

“Compared to women, their skin loses moisture faster, is more prone to dryness and doesn’t exfoliate as much.”

For a man who has never engaged in a skincare program before, Semchyshyn recommends starting with a noncomedogenic moisturizer containing a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Noncomedogenic products do not clog pores and may help prevent break-outs. A slightly more advanced product choice might also include an antioxidant, such as phloretin, ferulic acid and vitamins C and E, to help protect the skin against damage from ultraviolet rays and pollution.

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If you need more help, see a dermatologist.”

Sun protection is key for both men and women who want to avoid premature aging and hyperpigmentation, and Semchyshyn urges everyone to wear sunscreen. “Zinc oxide is my favorite sunscreen ingredient and is especially good for sensitive skin,” she says. “And zinc oxide doesn’t have to be the ‘white stuff.’ Nowadays, it’s micronized to make it clear and easy to wear.”

She also reminds everyone to reapply sunscreen every two hours when exposed to direct sunlight.

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SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GET BACK on the workout wagon.

But just because the weather is nice doesn’t mean you should risk injury by taking off like a jackrabbit. Slow and steady, building up muscles and endurance, is important, says Liane Levy, owner of Burn 1000. “My suggestion is to begin with brisk walking, especially when the weather is gorgeous—get out there and enjoy it, especially after this winter,” she says.

Levy also is a proponent of swimming, biking, and slightly more vigorous exercise once or twice a week, such as a spin class. “If possible, incorporate yoga or pilates into your weekly workout schedule to help stretch your tired muscles and improve flexibility and core strength,” she adds.

Dale Huff, owner of NutriFormance Fitness, Therapy & Performance, agrees that variety can be helpful in jumpstarting a winter-stale fitness routine. “Schedule an entire week of different events and see what you like,” he advises. “From

there, build in a schedule of one or two of these things to do with some consistency. If you have a specific result that you would like to achieve, then it would be best to consult with a professional before getting started.”

Proper rest between workouts ensures the body has time to recover and reduces risk of injury, Levy says. “Alternating your days of highimpact workouts with down days of yoga, barré or swimming will increase the longevity of your workouts and minimize the burnout factor,” she says. “I always recommend people take off two days and let your body recover. This helps eliminate injuries by not overworking the body. If not two, at the very least one day of nothing.”

Rest doesn’t mean losing momentum, though, and rainy spring weather shouldn’t be an excuse.

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HERE ARE MANY CHOICES WHEN it comes to weight loss. Diet plans abound, all promising to help individuals shed pounds and keep them off. Four years and 80 pounds ago, Paige (who asked that her last name not be used) heard about the hCG diet from her primary-care physician and decided to give it a try.

HCG is an abbreviation for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced during pregnancy and used to treat infertility. When injected or taken orally, and combined with a daily 500-calorie diet, proponents says the diet ‘resets the metabolism,’ allowing people to lose as much as a pound per day without feeling hungry or weak.

Under her physician’s supervision, Paige received three ‘rounds’ of hCG injections, each requiring a shot every day for three weeks, along with a strict diet. The rounds of injections were not consecutive, allowing several months in between, yet Paige has maintained her weight loss for more than two years since completing her last round, and has reset her eating habits along the way.

Although the 500-calorie-per-day diet that accompanies the injections is strict, Paige now eats three meals and two snacks per day, focusing on fruits and vegetables. She also notes that her cholesterol and blood sugar have dropped to healthy, stable levels. She refers friends who are interested in more information to Pounds and Inches: A New Approach to Obesity, published in 1954 by Dr. Albert Simeons, the originator of the hCG diet.

Despite success stories like Paige’s, many experts remain skeptical, and other individuals report regaining weight after completing the hCG protocol or experiencing unpleasant side effects.

“There is no scientific proof that hCG will accelerate weight loss, redistribute fat or stop hunger pains,” says Danielle Glesne, a Missouri Baptist Medical Center outpatient dietitian. “Studies show that individuals receiving hCG while eating a 500-calorie diet lost the same amount of weight as those eating a 500-calorie diet without receiving hCG.” In addition, severe calorie restriction is not endorsed by Glesne and many other medical professionals. “This diet is unable to be continued long-term, because it can lead to protein energy

malnutrition, as well as many different vitamin and mineral deficiencies,” she says. “Many of the deficiencies have associated side effects, such as fatigue, bruising, moodiness, skin and hair problems, issues with sight, etc.”

Yet so many dieters have tried and failed to lose weight with various plans and tactics, they are willing to try almost anything. “My recommendation for a person who has failed at weight loss in the past is to start slow and be patient,” says Jamie Cassell, a St. Luke’s Hospital registered dietitian.

“Pick one unhealthy habit in your life to address at a time. For example, if you drink soda every day, try decreasing soda intake to three times per week.

Then, decrease soda intake to one time per week.

Once you feel comfortable with that behavior, you can focus on changing another habit, such as increasing physical activity and so on.”

Cassell cites the old cliché, If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you’re frustrated with weight loss, she recommends talking with a dietitian who could help you come up with a healthy plan. “Healthy weight loss rates are on average between a half to two pounds per week.

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NCE UPON A TIME…THERE WAS A BLUE MERLE GREAT Dane who loved to ride in cars. Sam, now a 5-year-old, 210-pound dog who stands about 6 feet, 4 inches tall on his hind legs, was adopted at 8 months of age by the Goding family. “We worry that Sam gets frustrated if he hasn’t been in a car for awhile— which means for some portion of the day—and it’s not unusual for one of us to ask, Hey, has Sam gotten a ride today?,” says Keith Goding, owner of Hard Work Yard Work. “And if he hasn’t, we’ll open up the car and he’ll jump in, and we’ll give him a 15-minute ride around the neighborhood.”

Because of Sam’s love for being out and about, he’s often with Goding or his son, Drew, while they conduct their company’s business. “He goes to work every day, and he gets really upset if for some reason I can’t take him,” Goding says. “It’s developed over time where Sam’s kind of the mascot for the company. Many of our customers are attached to him and insist that we bring him when we come to work.” And it’s not just the customers—everyone from suppliers to bank tellers and gas station attendants love to see Sam when Goding is out on business. “He’s really kind of a rock star,” Goding says.

It didn’t start out that way, though. The family, which also includes Goding’s partner Ann, first heard about Sam through Angel Acres, a Creve Coeur rescue organization that focuses on small breeds. An

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associate of theirs had found Sam—malnourished, dehydrated, and essentially abandoned, Goding says. “He was very close to death when he was brought into the vet,” he recalls. “As soon as Sam was back in good health, he was placed for adoption; and that’s when my son and I went out to visit him, and we fell in love at first sight.”

Such a large dog attracts a lot of attention, and Goding is used to getting plenty of questions about Sam. How much does he eat? A lot.

Where does he sleep? Wherever he wants—the couch, the bed, you name it. Is he friendly? Well, he might lick you to death; but other than that, you’ll be fine.

It’s not just people giving Sam lots of attention, either. The Godings also board a horse in West County, and Goding is on the board of Saint Louis National Charity Horse Show, which benefits Stray Rescue and Therapeutic Horsemanship. When the family visits the horse, Sam goes straight to the horse pen and kisses each one on the nose. “He’ll go down the line, and when he’s done, it’s like he’s free—he’ll run around or hang out with us,” Goding says. “But it’s like it’s his job: He’s got to say hi and give each horse a kiss first.”

More than anything, the experience with Sam has really been proof of how resilient dogs can be, Goding says. “One of the great lessons with Sam—and probably most other adopted dogs—is even if they go through a horrible period in their life, it’s amazing how forgiving they can be in terms of not holding on to the bad from their early life,” he says.

“Sam is a completely adjusted, balanced, wonderful dog, and yet he had a really bad beginning. He’s just a great example of how even dogs who have come from tough times can make wonderful pets. When they go to a new, positive environment, it’s amazing how any of the bad experiences they’ve had in the past are erased by their new environment and a happy family.

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xpert trainers. A heated indoor swimming pool. State-of-the-art equipment.

These are the makings of a professional-level gym, and they can all be found on-campus at the luxury retirement community, The Gatesworth.

Multiple fitness classes and open gym hours are offered on dry land at The Gatesworth, but it’s the in-pool activities that interest resident Shirley Ernst.

The Gatesworth offers Water Fitness and Arthritis Water Fitness classes, in addition to open pool time.

It’s then that Ernst, pool noodle in-hand, gets to exercising. While she says she has taken the courses before, her 30- to 45-minute, three-daya-week regime of solo water exercises is more her style.

“I primarily do it for my mental health, my physical fitness and my balance,” says Ernst, who has lived at The Gatesworth for almost two years.

That drive for wellness through water helped Ernst decide on moving to The Gatesworth in the first place. “That’s the primary reason why I came here… because they have a wonderful water facility and some wonderful instructors.”

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Outside of the pool, the Gatesworth also offers courses like power toning, Men’s and Women’s Fitness Class, tai Chi and Balance Class.

“Even though you work out, that doesn’t mean you can go bouncing around like a 20-year-old; you still have aches and pains,” Ernst says. Lucky for residents, on-campus Spa | One is available for massages, as well as facials, salon or barbershop appointments, makeup application, body treatments and nail services.

“It’s a great place for facials and massages,” she says, noting that she also visits the in-spa salon.

She says that the facials are her favorite part—a luxurious treat she hadn’t tried before visiting The Gatesworth’s retreat. “They do a wonderful job, and it’s a lovely spa to go to.”

Outside of the pool and spa, Ernst says she enjoys the discussions that are held on-campus related to things like current events, elections and taxes. Other community happenings include group outings, theme parties, movie nights, art classes, musical performances and more. There are “so many different things to do here,” she says.

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Tom Voss

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om Voss may live on the grounds of a golf course, but in the past five years, he’s only played nine holes. That’s because as CEO of Ameren, he’s ultimately the one responsible for keeping the lights on throughout the entire region.

This July, Voss will retire from that role, which should give him more time for playing the game, as well as hanging around with his wife, Carol, along with their three children and four granddaughters.

But don’t expect him to disappear from public life completely: As co-chair of the stl250 celebration, Variety’s Man of the Year and several other fundraising events this fall alone, you’re sure to continue seeing him all over town.

Voss began working at Ameren (then Union Electric) straight from earning his degree in electric engineering from the University of MissouriRolla. He stayed for his entire career—except for a four-year stint in the U.S. Air Force—and has held “virtually every position” in the company, culminating in being named CEO and chairman of the board in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

So what drew him to the industry and kept him at Ameren all these years? “People just think of it as a utility, but actually our work is very dynamic and exciting,” Voss says. “What people don’t realize is that we have to manufacture and deliver electricity at the speed of light. If you turn on the light, at that exact moment, we have to burn a little more coal.

I appreciate everyone’s patience with us over the years: When the power is out, it’s a major inconvenience, no question.”

The mass mobilization during major weather events breeds some of the greatest challenges, he says. “The Flood of ’93 was the most challenging— there was a real intensity, with something happening every day,” Voss recalls. He’s also especially proud of the company’s response to Hurricane Sandy. “We heard how bad it was and made a push to help our neighbors and our country. It sounds corny, but that’s inbred in our DNA.” He adds that when there’s a weather event, the Ameren team knows help is needed, and they come help. “It’s what we do. The linemen get paid overtime, but they don’t come out when it’s freezing or raining because of the overtime. They’re dedicated to keep the lights on—and when they’re not on, they get them back as soon as possible.”

Voss has a clear vision of the legacy he hopes to leave the company with: safety and diversity.

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Ameren was ranked fourth among national utilities in 2013 by DiversityInc magazine, among other awards for its diversity efforts. During his tenure, the utility also went from being one of the worst in the industry for safety to near the top: In 2002, the utility experienced more than 200 lostwork-day-away accidents; but after Voss instituted a campaign called Target 0 to systematically reduce accidents, that number had dropped to 24 by 2013, ranking Ameren in the top 25 percent of utilities nationally. “It’s a very dangerous business, and in the past we took it somewhat casually,” he admits. “But I’m convinced someday I’ll read in the Ameren Journal that we had no accidents in the past year. That’s a celebration I’d come back for!”

These achievements, coupled with some of the lowest rates in the country and a good record for reliability, are what Voss hopes to pass to his successor, Warner Baxter. He also leaves an “all of the above” mentality toward finding sources of energy, advocating a mix of coal, natural gas and reliable renewables. The Maryland Heights Renewable Energy Center, for example, came online in 2012 and uses the waste from decomposing trash to supply power for 10,000 homes around the clock, he says.

In the minds of many St. Louisans, though, Voss is even more well-known for his philanthropic achievements than for his day job. Currently, Voss and his wife, Carol, are most heavily invested in their work with stl250. The planning already had been going on for several years when they were asked to become co-chairs of the campaign, he says. “They came to us and said, We know you’ll be up for a year-long party!,” he jokes, adding, “They’re really a dedicated group of people.”

And while part of Voss’ involvement comes from a sense of corporate responsibility, there’s more to it than that. “I love representing our 9,000 employees—they’re terrific employees who are dedicated to keeping the lights on, and so generous with their volunteering and fundraising efforts. Ameren is only as healthy as the communities it serves, and my wife and I try to support the causes our employers are involved with,” he says. “It’s good business for Ameren, but it’s also because our kids and grandkids are here. St. Louis is a great place for them to grow up. We have so many terrific institutions—from the St. Louis Symphony to the Saint Louis Zoo and Opera

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“Ameren is only as healthy as the communities it serves, and my wife and I try to support the causes our employers are involved with.”

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Theatre—that are world-class, and we don’t want to lose any of them.”

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Music Therapy for Brain Health

Let the Music Play

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By Connie Mitchell

eople who have Alzheimer’s disease lose their memory, as well as their ability to communicate clearly and to care for themselves.

The degenerative process is painful to watch. But one thing that stays with these individuals is the ability to enjoy music—especially music from meaningful periods in their life. And Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis is capitalizing on that knowledge by helping Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones experience meaningful moments.

The hospice recently introduced Music & Memory, a nonprofit program that trains caregivers to “create and provide personalized playlists using iPods and related digital audio systems that enable those struggling with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive and physical challenges to reconnect with the world through music-triggered memories.”

Brenda McGarvey, volunteer coordinator for Unity Hospice, was instrumental in bringing the program to St. Louis after seeing how music stirred her own father in the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease. “When my father was sliding down the Alzheimer’s rabbit hole, we began playing songs for him that he had loved earlier in his life. I played the music my parents heard when they were dating, and my dad would nod and clap his hands,” she says. “I could reach down that rabbit hole, grab him and create a meaningful moment.”

Those ‘meaningful moments’ are the goal for hospice workers and caregivers. As dementia tightens its grip, people increasingly live in the present, unable to visit the past or accurately imagine the future. Meaningful moments begin to replace the ability to reminisce or talk about future plans.

Through Music & Memory, hospice staffers are trained to create personalized playlists for clients using iPod shuffles donated by family or other organizations. “The program is individualized for the client,” McGarvey says. “A typical session would be with a nurse, certified nurse assistant or volunteer and would last the length of their visit, which can last an hour or an afternoon.”

Although scientific studies have documented positive results when dementia patients are

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exposed to their favorite music, seeing is believing, and McGarvey has seen clients deep in the depths of dementia brighten up and respond to music in a way they can no longer respond to conversation. “We walk away knowing that we have created a happy moment for them, and isn’t that what it’s all about?” she asks. Clients also seem less stressed, agitated and resistant to care.

McGarvey recommends that families talk with aging loves ones about their favorite music and begin creating playlists for those recently diagnosed with dementia. “We want to talk to them while they’re still able so we know what they love to listen to,” she says. “Then we can play the

“We walk away knowing that we have created a happy moment for them, and isn’t that what it’s all about?”

Brenda McGarvey, volunteer coordinator, Unity Hospice

music at any stage along the way.”

More information is available at musicandmemory.org and unityhospice.com.

Senior Fitness and Exercise

The Key to Well-Being

By Brittany Nay

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ging doesn’t have to mean giving up the daily activities you love: According to local experts, exercise can be the key for seniors who want to remain independent throughout their golden years.

There is much to be gained from staying fit as we get older—from short- and long-term health to emotional and social well-being, notes Scott Seabaugh, director of local home health-care agency, Home Assist. “Today, we know a lot more about older adults and their need for physical activity and exercise. Benefits for every area of life include improving your ability to do (daily tasks) while maintaining independence, helping maintain and improving your physical strength, balance and mobility, and supporting disease management and prevention.” As an added bonus, fitness stimulates a positive mood and overall sense of well-being, he adds.

But for those who face obstacles leaving their homes, staying fit can be a challenge. That’s why local senior fitness organizations and home healthcare agencies are stepping up to help.

Oasis, a nonprofit organization that promotes successful aging through healthy living, lifelong learning and social engagement, offers exercise classes for every fitness level—from those recovering from illness and injury to those who are able to gradually increase movement.

Classes, recommended for those 50 and older, are held at Oasis’ Clayton and Kirkwood locations, as well as many area senior communities in the event that transportation is a barrier. The organization’s ExerStart sessions are a good jumping-off point for those returning to fitness, says Sarah Lovegreen, Oasis’ national health director. “We train lay facilitators, who are older adults themselves, in leading the classes to improve and maintain everyday function, such as upper and lower body strength, endurance and mobility, so they can continue to thrive living independently.”

Attendees also are provided with resistance bands and take-home cards so they can continue to work out at home.

The goal is to help seniors progress into Oasis’ more challenging exercise program, Lovegreen explains. “Just because you are getting older doesn’t mean you can’t grow in endurance and strength.”

The organization’s hour-long Building Bones class provides a half-hour cardio workout followed by the resistance- and strength-training seniors need to maintain healthy bones. “The movements change

Seniors work out during an Oasis exercise class at the Center of Clayton.

“We train lay facilitators, who are older adults themselves, in leading the classes to improve and maintain everyday function, such as upper and lower body strength, endurance and mobility, so they can continue to thrive living independently.”

Sarah Lovegreen, national health director, Oasis

often, so we keep it fun and interesting,” she says.

And the Better Balance class challenges seniors’ senses. Participants complete activities in different scenarios, while wearing sunglasses through varying terrains, to practice their body’s response. “We try to mimic real-life situations, like a dim movie theater aisle,” Lovegreen explains.

For the more athletic and adventurous, Oasis leads a vibrant hiking and biking group on area trails. “This is for folks who like to be in nature and get exercise,” Lovegreen says. The fitness sessions also stimulate seniors socially, she adds. “They meet people who have similar interests.”

Exercise has short- and long-term benefits, Lovegreen notes. “Fitness is important at any age.

And as you age, it’s a great tool to stay independent, prevent falls, and keep doing everything you do every day, as well as the activities you enjoy.”

Staying fit also is important for minimizing chronic disease, as well as feeling well day-to-day, she adds.

Fitness is one of four critical lifestyle components that local home health-care agency Homewatch Caregivers focuses on with its clients.

With the aid of its caregivers, seniors go to fitness centers for workouts ranging from cardio exercise to weight-training and yoga. Cardio improves endurance, weight-training builds strength, and yoga helps with mobility and flexibility, explains Michael Gianino, VP of operations at Homewatch Caregivers. He cites National Institute on Aging studies that show seniors benefit from exercise more than any other age group. “Fitness is most important in the later stages, when people may be less capable.”

For seniors who live at home and may be recovering from illness, Home Assist provides services to help them remain independent. Its team of physical and occupational therapists can establish a unique rehabilitation care plan according to each individual’s needs. The treatment program is based on a physician order, evaluation and examination, Seabaugh says. The programs can include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy techniques, and adaptive devices and equipment needs. “Our physical and occupational therapists establish anticipated goals, expected outcomes, and predicted level of improvement for each individual,” Seabaugh notes. “Receiving appropriate rehabilitative support can make a significant difference for all individuals, especially seniors.”

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Seniors enjoy independent living in a neighborhood ambiance at The Fountains of West County. The Fountains is near shopping, entertainment and, most important, family and friends. Its mission is to offer each resident a healthy, active and enriched lifestyle.

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ROOM PHOTO BY ALISE OBRIEN, PORTRAIT BY CHARLES BARNES

by Nancy Robinson Better Living Through Design How come our home offices don’t look like this? St. Louis interior designer Jay Eiler’s sleek navy study makes us want to clean up our act. Perfectly suited to the modern man or woman with a penchant for streamlined spaces and minimal fuss, Eiler’s design makes über office organization look easy and feel great. Key to the room’s panache is the dark monochrome palette with strategic accents of white and cream. The custom built-ins ensure there’s a place for everything and that everything is in its place. What you won’t find anywhere in this room: messy stacks of loose papers, Post-It notes, half-empty coffee cups, and other common office detritus. Indeed, all of this perfection begs the question: Does good design really encourage us to live and work more beautifully? We went to Eiler for answers.

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Home Continued from page 59 This library is très chic. Who lives here: a bachelor or bachelorette?

Très chic, indeed. The office is actually for two very busy cardiologists and their three children.

Do the homeowners actually use this room, or is it more of an homage to the ideals of order and beauty?

The space was designed specifically as a place for my clients to close the doors and get away, or catch up on work. In the end, the whole family ended up utilizing and enjoying the room. The key to making it work was creating enough open and hidden storage so that it would be easy to keep organized.

Do you think well-designed rooms like this one facilitate organization and encourage people to live a little more beautifully each day?

I know that for me, my surroundings are extremely important, which is why I do what I do. I believe a beautiful, well-designed space does facilitate order, enhances your mood and state of well-being. Who doesn’t like retiring in a beautiful space after a long, stressful day?

What were the client’s goals for this room?

The room is located right off the main entry and was pretty much a blank slate. The homeowners’ children were using it as a music room. My clients wanted a home office that was well-designed and

sophisticated, but also met their storage and organizational needs. I achieved that by designing a built-in storage unit that spans an entire wall of the room. Painting the piece out a dark navy in a high-gloss finish adds a dramatic flair. The black leather-wrapped pulls with antique brass accents provide a finishing touch.

Space-planning was key in the space. A freefloating desk adds another work surface. I also included a comfortable lounge chair and floor lamp in the corner for reading. It’s hard to see in the image, but the walls are covered in a beautiful, natural wallcovering, which cozies up the space.

LED strip lights were integrated into the floating shelves. Sconces were incorporated on the built-in to add some decorative lighting and visual interest.

The hammered-iron drum pendant suspended over the writing desk adds a masculine element along with much-needed general lighting and contrasts well with the teardrop crystal desk lamp.

Do the built-ins camouflage the usual office debris?

I worked closely with Tim McKinley of Jordan Construction, who constructed and installed the built-in unit. The lower half of the unit houses a printer and scanner, which are both incorporated on a pull-out tray for easy access. Another pull-out tray is used to conceal and house the keyboard. File storage was a must and is incorporated along with the normal, everyday office-storage necessities.

Study designed by Jay Eiler of Castle Design

Dormitory-Style Bedrooms Catch On

Orange Ya Glad?

There’s a new trend afoot in the design of kid’s rooms. Instead of one or even two twin beds, designers are opting for three—and sometimes, four. Apparently these set-ups are great for slumber parties or hosting your college student’s friends when they come to visit. In fact, one St. Louis designer recently completed a third-floor dormstyle arrangement in a new Frontenac home, where she used a quartet of handcrafted full-size iron beds that can sleep up to eight! If that seems like overkill, then consider a trio of twin-size beds like these with upholstered headboards from Century Furniture. Of course, you’re going to need a lot of sheets, so we’ve rounded up a trio of choices perfect for your young fisherman, sailor or cowboy. Now, your child can sleep in a different bed every night to match his mood.

All the hullabaloo over Radiant Orchid (Pantone’s color of the year) notwithstanding, we’re still loving orange, which has been steadily working its way into the upper-end interior design scene for a while now. Once regarded as little more than a seasonal novelty color to be trotted out at Halloween and Thanksgiving, designers have shown us how to use it elegantly throughout the year to add a punch of vibrant color, drama and warmth to interiors. It doesn’t take much — as the old ad tag line says, a little dab will do ya.

Above: Thibaut chair, available through The Designing Block Left: Councill Chu chest, available through KDR Showrooms

Century Furniture headboards, available through Joy Tribout Interior Design or Edwin Pepper Interiors

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Traditions Linens’ Navy Bandana, Tommy’s Fish and Starboard pattern sheet sets, available through Expressions.

DESIGN BY NANCY ROBINSON B Davis Welcomes New MacKenzie-Childs Pattern

Salvaging an Architectural Treasure Emily Rauh Pulitzer, founder and chair of The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, and Paul Muller, executive director of the Cincinnati Preservation Association, will speak about saving the 1938 Rauh House, a modernist landmark in Cincinnati, during a special presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, in the Saint Louis Art Museum’s Farrell Auditorium. The International Style house is considered the residential masterpiece of architect John Becker, who attended Washington University Architecture School with Charles Eames and I.E. Millstone. The speakers will tell the story of how the house, Mrs. Pulitzer’s childhood home, was brought from near destruction to pristine condition.

The lecture is one in a series of annual lectures presented by The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, the nonprofit organization founded in 1995 to purchase, restore and operate The Kraus House as a house museum open to the public. The Kraus House was completed in 1955 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

The Rauh House, a modernist landmark, after preservation work

Spring has arrived at B Davis. The petit home décor store in Des Peres is filled with new treasures for the table. Owner and interior designer Barbara Davis reports that she has just received a shipment of MacKenzie-Childs enamelware featuring the new Butterflies pattern. A delicate design perfect for gracing spring tables, it works effortlessly with other MacKenzie-Childs patterns, most notably Courtly Check, the bold black-and-white pattern that is the foundation of many collections.

The Butterflies enamelware teapot (shown) is a charming receptacle for a bouquet of fresh flowers and makes a great centerpiece, especially when surrounded by other pieces from the collection.

Indeed, setting a festive spring or Easter table is easier than ever with these whimsical patterns, and nary a rabbit in sight.

The Rauh House before restoration

STUDY PHOTO BY ALISE OBRIEN, CHEST PHOTO BY KIP DAWKINS, KEN MEISNER AND JOY TRIBOUT PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

Ken Miesner’s Big Move Floral designer and home décor retailer Ken Miesner is closing his 4,500-square-foot shop at Plaza Frontenac after a remarkable 40-year run there. In fact, Ken Miesner’s was among the shopping center’s original tenants and has been a top retail draw for many years. While Miesner is closing the original store, the good news is that he will open a new shop in May at 9273 Clayton Road in the Granaway Plaza. The new store will be in a space previously occupied by Provence Boutique, which closed last summer.

“It’s a smaller shop, and we will focus on flowers, parties and events,” Miesner says, noting that the new location offers more convenient parking and easy access for customers. “We won’t have as much retail space, but we will still have interesting and wonderful things that always have complemented our business. For example, we just got a new supply of hats in for all the hat events that are happening this spring, like the one in Forest Park. We love to decorate them and make them special. We also will

have seasonal offerings — we’re big on Easter right now. We’re going to keep the store fresh and interesting with plenty of new things you won’t find everywhere.”

In the meantime, be sure to stop by Miesner’s old shop before it closes for good, as there are some great deals to be had. As for the retailer that will occupy the old Miesner location, General Growth Properties is keeping that information under wraps.

Stay tuned.

MacKenzie-Childs Butterflies enamelware teapot and dinnerware

Interior Designer Joy Tribout Changes with the Times Joy Tribout recently launched an online shop at shop.joytribout.com, where she is selling home furnishings with her signature style. In addition, Tribout’s brickand-mortar business at 9719 Clayton Road in the Granaway Plaza is moving at the end of April. As for the new location, “Plans are in the making,” Tribout says.

“You never know where we will pop up in September. A few surprises are coming!”

Tribout has been a major player on both the St. Louis retail and design scene since 1991, when she opened Carolina Classics across from the Galleria. In 1995, she moved her business to Maryland Avenue in Clayton, and in 2009 to Granaway Plaza in Ladue.

In addition to the new online shop and what appears to be a future pop-up location, Tribout will continue to operate her design business and sell home decor at her office and warehouse location in Belleville, Ill.

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N THIS LAST SIX YEARS, THIS HOME HAS seen updates galore, including a new roof, furnace and air conditioner, as well as a renovated kitchen and master bath. On the main floor are a formal entrance foyer and large living room with a gas fireplace, plus two sets of French doors that open to an outdoor veranda. The kitchen, with marble countertops, center island, custom 42-inch cabinets and top-of-the-line appliances, opens to a breakfast room and hearth room with a gas fireplace. Wood floors run throughout much of the house; and soaring ceilings, special millwork and built-in bookcases give it a cozy, homey atmosphere. The 3-car garage, circle drive, wet bar and surplus of bedrooms make this home great for entertaining.

Other amenities include a lower-level family area, in-ground sprinkler system, main-floor laundry and large windows. The large, 1.29-acre lot leaves ample room for a future pool and pool house.

This 4-bedroom, 4-full and 2-half bath home in Ladue is listed for $989,000.

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NEW ON THE MARKET B/B

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63105 800 S. Hanley Road #4E

2/3

$1,125,000

230 Linden Ave (pictured)

6/5

$1,375,000 230 LINDEN AVE

63124 5 Glen Forest

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$925,000

8 Wakefield Drive

4/5

$1,095,000

14 Briarcliff

4/5

$1,100,000

7 Ladue Lane (pictured) 5 / 6

$1,890,000

1 Fordyce Lane (pictured)

$2,295,000

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THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOMES AND CONDOS WENT ON THE MARKET THE LAST WEEK OF MARCH AND THE FIRST WEEK OF APRIL:

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10636 Ballantrae

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$1,499,900

12951 Thornhill Drive

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18 Country Life Acres (pictured)

4/7

$1,595,000

2814 N. Geyer Road

4/6

$1,899,000

12 Huntleigh Woods Drive (pictured)

4/6

$5,650,000

63141 13125 Mason Bend Drive 5 / 7

$1,000,000

21 Windsor Terrace Lane 4 / 5

$1,699,000

5 Allegro Lane (pictured) 5 / 9

$1,750,000

63005 216 Appaloosa Drive

5/6

$1,250,000

1510 Homestead Summit Drive

5/7

$1,275,000

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12 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE

5 ALLEGRO LANE

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245 Mulberry Row Court / $1,185,000 4,272 SqFt (includ ing finished low er level) 3 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms

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10 Apple Tree Lane Ladue John Ryan The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue 9651 Clayton Road, 993-8000, theryantradition.com Designed by prominent St. Louis architect Frederick Dunn, this 7,000-square-foot home sits on 1.8 acres and includes a master suite with luxury bathroom, plus 3 additional bedrooms. The many updates include a doubleisland kitchen. $1.997 million

316 Cabin Grove Lane Creve Coeur Marcy Byrne Janet McAfee Real Estate 750-5800, janetmcafee.com With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, extensive millwork and a handsome staircase, this home clearly is outstanding. The family room has a fireplace flanked by bookcases and French doors leading to a screened porch. $769,000

834 N. Biltmore Drive Clayton Sabrina Robb Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 881-3902, robbpartners.com This classic home in Clayton’s sought-after Davis Place is move-in ready! With 3 bedrooms, a large sunroom and master suite, it offers more than 2,600 square feet, plus a partially finished lower level.

155 Carondelet Plaza #806 Clayton David Abrams and Allie Rossini Laura McCarthy Real Estate 303-2137, 363-6385, lauramccarthy.com Just a floor below the penthouses and offering sweeping city views, this unit features 2 bedroom suites and a third bedroom with a full bath. The gourmet kitchen opens to the dining and great rooms.

14 Briarcliff Ladue Kevin Hurley and Jim Human Janet McAfee Real Estate 560-4977, 795-9839, janetmcafee.com/kevinhurley, janetmcafee.com/jimhuman

40 Burroughs Lane Ladue Kim Carney Coldwell Banker Premier Group 422-7449, kim.carney@coldwellbanker.com, thecarneyteam.com

You’ll fall in love with this handsome residence, which features an impeccable, sophisticated interior and exceptional architectural detailing and updates throughout.

Myriad windows and French doors create a bright interior with wonderful views. $1.1 million

Run, don’t walk, to see this home!

The 4-year-old, 2-story home in the heart of Ladue is open and spacious, with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and top-of-the-line designer finishes. $1.049 million

405 Conway Gardens Lane Creve Coeur Diane Gorris and Andrea Gorris Prudential Alliance Realtors 1588 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Ste. 210, 422-2665, 422-1414, 997-7600, dianegorris.com

4 Country Estates Place Frontenac Linda Hodge and Tracy Sheffler Laura McCarthy Real Estate 496-9227, 606-3453, lauramccarthy.com

This 4-bedroom home has a first-floor master suite, full-sized apartment above the 3-car garage and finished walk-out lower level. It sits on 1 acre and features a top-of-the-line kitchen adjoining the hearth room.

Available April 15. $925,000

On a 1.5-acre lot, this stately Georgian Colonial will definitely capture your attention. Its 4,600 square feet include a state-of-the-art kitchen with designer appliances and rich cherry cabinetry, as well as an in-ground pool. $1.35 million

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2 Deer Creek Hill Ladue Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 607-5555, 2deercreekhill.canbyours.com This Bernoudy-designed contemporary masterpiece is located on 3 private acres. The open living and dining rooms offer an expanse of windows overlooking the wooded lot. Other features include a granite kitchen, custom bathrooms, a den and lower-level recreation room.

13315 Fairfield Square Town & Country Marilyn Adaire Laura McCarthy Real Estate 239-9191, 569-1177, lauramccarthy.com Decorated by one of St. Louis’ premier designers, this 4-bedroom unit’s great room offers a coffered ceiling, skylight, fireplace, bookcases and architectural windows. The updated kitchen features only the finest materials and appliances. $595,000

1616 Dearborn Drive Warson Woods Linda Benoist and Lisa Coulter Janet McAfee Real Estate 983-2119, 983-2224, janetmcafee.com/lindabenoist, janetmcafee.com/lisacoulter

2 Edgewood Road Ladue John Ryan The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue 9651 Clayton Road, 993-8000, theryantradition.com

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has a lovely formal living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, office and kitchen opening to a spacious family room, as well as an inviting screened porch and deck. $475,000

Totally updated and on 1.76 acres with a pool and pool house, this home includes a fabulous kitchen with adjoining hearth room, main-floor master suite, elevator, 2-car garage and an additional detached 2-car garage in a prime location. $1.56 million

9029 Fair Oaks Crescent Richmond Heights Gina Bundy Gladys Manion Real Estate 267-6262, gbundy.gladysmanion.com

2307 N. Geyer Road Frontenac Melinda Johnson Gladys Manion Real Estate 825-5695, melindajohnson.gladysmanion.com

5 Glen Creek Lane Ladue Stephanie Connell Gladys Manion Real Estate 265-4739, sconnell.gladysmanion.com

Meticulously maintained, this private residence has a main-floor master bedroom, finished walkout lower level, fenced-in backyard and much more, all with the convenience of condo living.

This stunning home boasts a mainfloor master suite, chef’s kitchen with luxury appliances, three additional bedrooms, professionally designed office, finished lower level with media room, spa with dry sauna and steam shower, and so much more.

This 4,400-square-foot, Frenchstyle home in the heart of Ladue offers a first-floor master suite, two powder rooms, 10-foot ceilings and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, plus an upstairs bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

1 Exmoor Drive Ladue Jane Hillemann and Duncan Andrews Janet McAfee Real Estate 712-2115, 307-1737, janetmcafee.com Well-maintained and in a great location, this 1.5-story, 4,000-squarefeet brick home features an updated eat-in kitchen, three-season sunroom and walk-out lower level. Open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 13. $749,900

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143 Greycliff Manor St. Louis Karen and Dan Hoemeke Coldwell Banker Premier Group 973-1218, thehoemekegroup.com With more than 4,500 square feet of finished space, this stunning 2-story home has four bedrooms and 3-full and 1-half bathrooms. It boasts a main-floor master suite, 2-story great room, large eat-in kitchen and hearth room.

23 Lenox Place Central West End J. Warner and Samuel Hall Warner Hall Group, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 596-8069, warnerhallgroup.com In rare instances, the feel of a home immediately fills you with a sense of peace and joy.

Such is the case with 23 Lenox Place. History, craftsmanship and charm are the foundations of this amazing opportunity.

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395 Highway V Troy Susan Hurley Janet McAfee Real Estate 308-6636, janetmcafee.com/susanhurley

4909 Laclede Ave. #2002 Central West End DeeDee Tate and Ann Farwell Gladys Manion Real Estate 503-3363, 973-3407, gladysmanion.com

7 Ladue Lane Ladue Ann Wroth and Holly Bry Gladys Manion Real Estate 440-0212, 276-7727, gladysmanion.com

Twenty-nine lush acres wrap around this custom, 1.5-story home and 5-acre lake. Enjoy both the beautifully landscaped front yard and gracious interior, as well as a second oversized 2-car garage and stocked lake. $1.674 million

This chic, sophisticated, newer condo offers a terrific living opportunity. Two spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, 2 bathrooms, a lovely kitchen and even an electric fireplace make this a wonderful find.

Situated in an established Ladue neighborhood, this newer, all-brick residence is equally desirable for entertaining, everyday living and complete privacy. It offers more than 9,100 square feet, 5 bedrooms, a finished lower level and pool.

1516 Lookout Mountain Drive Wildwood Mark Gellman and Neil Gellman The Gellman Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 336-1991, thegellmanteam.com, 1516lookoutmountain.com

9224 Merritt Avenue Rock Hill Ryan Shakofsky Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd. #200, 660-4202, shakofskyrealestate.com

410 N. Newstead Ave. Unit 11W Central West End Gary Boyson Janet McAfee Real Estate 374-5764, janetmcafee.com/garyboyson

Located in the Webster Groves School District, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home features an open floor plan, living room with a gas fireplace, separate dining room, gorgeous kitchen and a media room in the lower level.

Unit 11W, in a building that has been carefully restored to its original splendor, boasts three sides of windows for wonderful views of the Basilica, plus wood floors and a balcony overlooking a pool and beautiful gardens. $369,000

On 4-plus picturesque acres, this 6,000 square-foot, 1.5-story Europeaninspired home has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. It includes a finished walkout lower level, a coffered dining room and 2-story great room with a spectacular window wall.

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9760 Old Warson Road Ladue Sue and Katie McLaughlin Laura McCarthy Real Estate 504-4214, 238-8444, lauramccarthy.com

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Bursting with curb appeal, some of the countless features of this home include a breathtaking stone fireplace, newly renovated kitchen, finished lower level and vaulted and beamed ceilings accented by a dramatic chandelier. $995,000

Gracious and historic, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house has a story! It features an enormous new kitchen and hearth room, mahogany-paneled dining room, 10-foot ceilings, French doors, sunrooms and three fireplaces on 1-plus acres. $997,000

8 Rio Vista Drive Ladue Lizzy Dooley and Michelle Moshiri Laura McCarthy Real Estate 680-1426, 636-692-8368, lauramccarthy.com

633 Spyglass Summit Chesterfield Jonathan Smith Prudential Alliance 636-222-3868, mymoproperty.com

Coming soon! This home boasts large living spaces with gorgeous detailing, hardwood floors, a large master suite with a newly remodeled bathroom, 3 additional bedrooms and a screened-in family room porch off the kitchen.

Chandeliers, tray ceilings, transom windows, impressive molding and walls of windows with magnificent views are just a few of this condominium’s elegant features. It also boasts a walk-out lower level and gorgeous kitchen. $515,000

53 Portland Place St. Louis Maria Elias Coldwell Banker Gundaker 971-4346, cbgundaker.com Designed by architect Louis LaBeaume, this timeless, 3-story, 100-year-old home features historic architecture, 10-foot ceilings, elegant formal rooms, seven fully functioning fireplaces, intricately carved millwork and almost 9,000 square feet. $1.25 million

12416 Questover Manor Court Creve Coeur Lynn Andel Laura McCarthy Real Estate 2730 N. Ballas Road Ste. 100, 569-1177 ext. 420, lauramccarthy.com/landel This gorgeous 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom villa lists soaring ceilings, crown moldings, rich hardwood floors and a marble entrance as some of its luxurious finishes. It also has a 3-car garage, newly renovated kitchen and a screened porch. $649,000

2271 Talon Court St. Albans Margie Kubik Gladys Manion Real Estate 954-2513, mkubik. gladysmanion.com

8 Valley View Place Ladue Steve Anstey and Jim Human Janet McAfee Real Estate 401-4399, 795-9839, janetmcafee.com

With more than 10,000 square feet of living space, this stunning estate sits on 3-plus acres atop the Bluffs at St. Albans. The spectacular home combines warmth, luxury and breathtaking views around every corner.

Masterful construction combines with faultless, sophisticated design in this stately, custom-built home with more than 6,000 square feet of living space on three levels. $1.625 million

408 S. Warson Road Ladue Sally Goldkamp Gladys Manion Real Estate 479-9396, sally. gladysmanion.com Situated on almost 3 acres in the heart of Ladue, this private estate boasts a swimming pool, reflecting pond, indoor basketball court, detailed millwork throughout and almost 9,000 square feet.

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4484 Westminster Place Central West End Marc Levinson Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Marc.levinson@sothebysrealty.com, dielmansothebysrealty.com Meticulously updated, this home offers Old-World style seamlessly blended with modern amenities, including a chef’s kitchen, 6 bedrooms, elegant bathrooms, a Pebbletec pool and third-floor apartment with a separate entry.

21 Windsor Terrace Lane Creve Coeur Keith R. Manzer Laura McCarthy Real Estate 609-3155, lauramccarthy.com Nestled on an intimate cul-de-sac, this stately Rehnquist-designed home has 4-plus bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Marble floors and a sweeping staircase in the entry foyer exude comfortable elegance.

The gourmet kitchen boasts all the sought-after features. $1.699 million

31 Woodoaks Trail Ladue Kevin Hurley and Jim Human Janet McAfee Real Estate 560-4977, 795-9839, janetmcafee.com

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This French country-style manor house includes incomparable architectural detailing, handhewn beamed ceilings and a spacious living room with a stone fireplace. The 1.17 acres include a large pool, terrace and walled garden. $1.249 million

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FACES of St. Louis Real Estate

faces of st. louis real estate

A Sure Sign of

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

I

N THE COMING MONTHS, RIGHT NEXT TO the tulips and jonquils, many St. Louisans will begin to see something else popping up in front yards: For Sale signs.

In the following pages, you’ll see many of the faces advertised on those signs: the best and brightest agents in the market. From real estate rookies with fresh ideas and motivation, to market-masters with decades of experience, these agents are eager and waiting to serve St. Louisans looking to move.

Janet Horlacher, principal and executive VP of Janet McAfee Real Estate, says she’s optimistic about the health of 2014’s real estate market. St. Louis’ central corridor tends to operate in sync with the stock market, she says, which has been

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performing extremely well lately. Month after month, Horlacher has seen a steady increase in average sale prices; and after an especially cold winter, more and more sellers are listing properties they had postponed due to weather. She’s also seen a boom in homes that don’t even make it to the market before buyers materialize wanting to buy. “There are so many buyers on the sidelines who have been waiting for years to jump into the market, and they feel like now is the time and don’t want to dilly dally,” she says. “They have a sense of urgency after being patient for so long.”

While Andy Dielmann, president and founder of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, agrees that the market is on the upturn, he warns against people trying to buy or sell a home without the help

of an agent. “There are so many factors that go into selling a house, like disclosures, inspections, titles, surveys, appraisals and financing,” he says. “It’s so much more complicated than it was years ago. Even if your house sells its first day on the market, there’s still so much work to do after that.”

Finding an agent with extensive experience in the client’s market is a vital part of successful transactions, says John Ryan, principal of The Ryan Tradition of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. Ryan recommends clients research their potential agents by talking to references, getting referrals and finding out the average sales price and amount of transactions the agent completes per year. “You want to see if they are really active in the market, and not just wish they were,” he says.

Brian Akers and Kim Eaves

Lynn Andel

Each bringing a unique set of skills and experiences that are hard

situation with a happy heart, a sense of humor and fierce

to find in the real estate business, Brian Akers and Kim Eaves have

dedication. Before joining Laura McCarthy Real Estate in 2004, the

created one of St. Louis’ most successful real estate teams. With

lifelong St. Louisan owned a promotional and marketing business.

eight years of sales experience, and an emphasis on negotiations

Her many attributes, including artistic skills, a communication

and building relationships, Akers’ aptitude for sales and his ability

degree, and business and marketing experience, meld together in

to reach out to a broad network of potential buyers and sellers

her role as real estate agent, and continue to take Andel to new

gives the duo a strong foundation. Eaves, who previously worked

levels of success.

for more than nine years as a marketing manager at a global

Unique marketing ideas and memorable promotional materials

publishing company, offers an elevated level of professionalism and

give Andel’s listings a boost on the market. Whether it’s buying

top-notch creativity to all of the team’s print and online marketing

a starter home or selling a multi-million-dollar manse, Andel

materials.

uses creative solutions and a keen business sense to provide an

Both realtors understand that buying or selling a home is

exceptional and personalized experience for every client. She

monumental in their clients’ lives. Excited to lead individuals

offers round-the-clock service for a smooth journey through the

and families through that process with a proactive and hands-on

home-buying and -selling process. Andel has many accolades and

approach, the two agents set themselves apart from other local

accomplishments, including having the top individual sales in her

teams by having frequent and honest communication, professional

company for 2013. She says she spends so much time working with

and informed opinions and strong work ethics. Clients can expect

clients that many become like family.

market expertise, enthusiasm, and a high level of professionalism

“I have some buyers who I’ve looked with for years,” she says. “I

as integral parts of the team’s outstanding customer service.

don’t mind that, because I want them to know every time they walk

Lynn Andel says she enters every

into their house that I went to whatever end was necessary to get them what they wanted.”

Brian akers and kim eaves

Lynn AndeL

647-2492

569-1177 ext. 420

446-3683

LAurAmccArthy.com/ LAndeL

Office phone: 647-0001 akerseavesgrOup.cBp1.cOm

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Gary Boyson

As the Senior Vice President of the

Gina Bundy

When all of her sons went off to

Men’s, Young Men’s, Boy’s and Children’s departments within

school, Gina Bundy knew she wanted to get back into the business

the May Department Stores Company for 22 years, Gary R.

world. She looked for opportunities that could provide her with a

Boyson led a 3 billion dollar business where he became a results

somewhat flexible schedule, while also staying relevant in business.

driven, articulate executive with diversified experience in the

Through family and friends, Bundy, who received her undergradu-

areas of retail and sales management. A respected leader with a

ate degree from Southern Methodist University and her masters in

strong record of accomplishment in building consensus within

business administration from Washington University, entered the

diverse groups to implement strategic initiatives, Mr. Boyson

residential real estate business. She found a good coach and friend

identified options and resolved problems resulting in improving

in Stafford Manion.

business and profits, . Utilizing his marketing, management and

Cutting her teeth in the down market of 2008 might not have

communication skills gained from his corporate experience, Mr.

seemed like an ideal starting point for a career in real estate, but

Boyson made the move into the residential real estate industry

it allowed Bundy to spend more time learning about the industry,

in 2007 and continues to be a sales-driven performer. He has

achieving small victories along the way. By the time the market

focused his business on the Central West End where he currently

recovered, she was firmly positioned to support her clients as both

resides. Earlier he was part of the downtown loft development

buyers and sellers. She offers her clients an unwavering focus on

and has worked and also lived in the South City area. He has sold

their desires and goals, as well as adherence to a stringent standard

many homes on the private streets of the Central West End as well

of ethics. Because she loves her job, as well as the industry, Bundy’s

as developing a large condominium clientele.

career specializing in the central corridor continues to blossom.

Gary Boyson

Gina Bundy

997-4800

267-6262

janetmcafee.com/ GaryBoyson

Office phone: 721-4755 gbundy.gladysmanion.com GLadySManiOn.COM

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Kim Carney

Kim Carney has consistently ranked

Stephanie Connell

Stephanie Connell’s,

as the No. 1 agent for Coldwell Banker Premier, the top Coldwell

perseverant, self-motivated and people-oriented personality led her

Banker affiliate in Missouri and in the top 1 percent of all agents in

to success in her previous careers in computer and pharmaceutical

Missouri. Carney specializes in the high-end market and does most

sales. After starting a family, she wanted a career that would give

of her business in Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac and Town & Country.

her the freedom and accountability to control her own schedule in

Designated as one of the few Previews Property Specialists in St.

an environment based on work ethic, while still thriving in a suc-

Louis, she has extensive knowledge and experience in the luxury

cessful business and helping people through important financial

home market. Carney doesn’t just stick a sign in a yard and hope

transactions. Connell received her real estate license in 2002 and

the property sells, she takes a fresh approach to marketing homes

has been gaining traction ever since.

than other top agents— and it works.

As a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Club, Connell has been

After graduating from Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Carney

a multi-million dollar producer for more than 11 years, and has

received her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri

received a five-star award for client satisfaction for the last seven

and her masters degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

years. Last year she had over $18 million in home sales, making

She also is involved in a new nonprofit organization, People with

her the top agent. By putting her clients’ needs first, Connell

Purpose (PWP), which provides free life-coaching to incarcer-

represents their best interests. The ‘distinctly different’ agent, who

ated youth and adults, helping them achieve their goals and lead

specializes in luxury homes in the central corridor, says the best

purposeful and productive lives. PWP is committed to reducing the

compliment is receiving referrals. Working full-time, she prides

almost 40-percent rate of recidivism. Volunteering with this organi-

herself on honesty, communication, availability and accessibility to

zation is dear to Carney’s heart, as she worked as a counselor with

give clients the high-quality service and attention they deserve.

disadvantaged youth before starting her real estate career.

KIM CARNEY

Stephanie Connell

422-7449

265-4739

Office phone: 336-1924

office phone: 721-4755

thECARNEYtEAM.COM

sconnell.gladysmanion.com GlaDYSManion.CoM

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Lisa Coulter and Linda Benoist

Lizzy Dooley and Michelle Moshiri

Linda Benoist and Lisa Coulter have been agents at Janet Mcafee

Lizzy Dooley and Michelle Moshiri create a comprehensive and

Real Estate since 1989, and consistently are named among the

satisfying experience in real estate for both buyers and sellers. With

office’s top producers. Their lifetime sales volume exceeds $220

the motto, Love where you live!, Dooley and Moshiri strive to make

million.

the home-buying process easy, stress-free and fun.

It’s easy to see that quality service is Benoist’s and Coulter’s top

Although the team does sell properties throughout St. Louis,

priority. Well-prepared to efficiently handle every aspect of a home

Dooley and Moshiri’s expertise focuses on marketing and selling

purchase or sale, both realtors are committed to creating a genu-

homes in the central corridor. The duo services a wide variety

ine rapport with each client. The team’s customers rest assured

of clients, such as first-time home buyers, relocation transfers,

that one of the two is always available to assist them.

physicians, empty-nesters, business leaders and more. As full-

As native St. Louisans, Benoist and Coulter have established a

time agents who study the market daily, the realtors take pride in

strong local referral base. The team has vast experience in reloca-

creating an enjoyable experience for their clients and building

tion for buyers and sellers, working to facilitate every aspect of the

lifelong relationships.

recruiting and relocation process to ensure a smooth and success-

Lizzy and Michelle are also relocation certified and have extensive

ful transition. The duo also has worked closely with corporations,

knowledge in investment housing. Because of their strong

hospitals and universities.

networks in real estate, they have the ability to uncover properties

Strong believers in community service, Benoist and Coulter are

outside the MLS.

active volunteers for numerous organizations, including St. Louis

Both born and raised in St. Louis, Dooley and Moshiri have an

Children’s Hospital, The Women’s Safe House, City Academy

extensive knowledge of the area to help clients find the best

and Junior League. Both women attended Mary Institute and St.

location. They both actively participate in community service, and

Louis Country Day School. Coulter received a bachelor of business

are members of Keen St. Louis, Friends of Children’s Hospital,

administration from Southern Methodist University and attended

Mentorship International Network and Nurses for Newborns.

Washington University School of Law. Benoist received her bachelors from Connecticut College.

Linda Benoist & Lisa CouLter

Lizzy DooLey & MicheLLe Moshiri

983-2119

636-692-8368

983-2224

680-1426

office phone: 997-4800

office phone: 725-5100

janetmCafee.Com/LindaBenoist

LauraMccarthy.coM

janetmCafee.Com/LisaCouLter

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Kathy Driscoll

Kathy Driscoll always has been

Jiggs Dunn

While many St. Louisans are familiar

interested in homes: Her father was an architect, and her mother

with Jiggs Dunn’s unique nickname and catchy slogan, It’s a

was also a Janet McAfee Real Estate agent. Growing up surrounded

Dunn Deal, most don’t know her actual name: Maureen. But it’s

by blueprints taught her what changes can be efficiently made in a

Dunn’s strong integrity, commitment and hard work that have

home, a skill she still uses to this day. But her attributes don’t stop

established her recognized brand and satisfied client base for

there; she uses her personal experiences to offer clients the best

more than 30 years.

possible service she can.

To succeed in real estate, Dunn says, is to live it and love it, and she

Before entering the real estate industry, Driscoll worked in the

certainly does both. Dunn’s passion and love for the industry spills

financial markets where she acquired a working knowledge of the

over into every aspect of the business, including clients, whom she

mortgage and capital markets.

loves working so closely with and for. Her high energy level and

In her lifetime, she has moved across country, and therefore un-

determination have led to Dunn’s many achievements throughout

derstands the needs of relocation clients. Her distinguished client

her years as a top-producing agent. Consistently ranked in the top

list also includes first-time buyers, transitioning sellers and trade-up

1 percent of all St. Louis real estate agents, Dunn has received

buyers.

many awards, but her most cherished award is the Henry J. Aydt

While rehabbing a turn-of-the-century home in Ladue, Driscoll has

Award, for agents who represent the highest level of honesty,

represented a wide range of properties, ranging from houses along

integrity and ethics in the industry. Aydt, a local real estate legend

the central corridor, St. Charles and downtown lofts to home sites

who served as Dunn’s mentor for many years, shared with her his

on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

insights and expertise. Dunn has always credited her success to

A consistent Top Agent with Janet McAfee Real Estate, she enjoys

Aydt and Tina Niemann, another local real estate legend and mentor.

significant experience in single-family homes, condominium /villas and luxury estates.

Client focused relationships are critical to her success and Driscoll leverages her impressive experience to offer key insights, marketing acumen and complete transaction management for her clients.

Kathy Driscoll

JIGGS DUNN

983-2218

872-6799

office Phone: 997-4800

Office phone: 503-7999

janetmcafee.com

JIGGSDUNN.cOm

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Maria Elias

With a thoughtful eye and extensive

Ann Farwell and DeeDee Tate

knowledge of St. Louis neighborhoods and school districts, Maria

With backgrounds in social work and nursing, it’s obvious that Ann

Elias is like a matchmaker for homes and clients. Born and raised

Farwell’s and DeeDee Tate’s business model centers around client

in St. Louis, Elias has had children attend both public and private

satisfaction. Both realtors have worked in the industry for over 16

schools in the area, so she understands the importance of location

years, and are very familiar with central corridor homes and local

for families. The certified relocation specialist, who specializes in

real estate trends.

the central corridor, has worked as a realtor for 20 years, offering

For Farwell and Tate, real estate isn’t just a career, it’s a lifestyle

clients a wealth of knowledge and experience.

choice. Even at a short notice, one member of the team usually is

Elias’ accolades and accomplishments say it all: In addition to

available to assist clients. Farwell and Tate have connections with

consistently ranking in the top 1 percent of St. Louis realtors, Elias

inspectors, mortgage brokers, appraisers, contractors and other

is in the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. She’s

service providers to refer clients to reputable professionals every

had more than $200 million in sales transactions and is a member

step of the home buying and selling process. The pair aggressively

of Coldwell Banker Gundaker President’s Elite Club.

advocates for their clients’ best interests, but doesn’t use high-pres-

Clients rave about Elias’ knowledge of the market, professionalism

sure tactics or try to ‘sell’ their buyers on specific properties. In-

and willingness to go the extra mile. She works to find homes that

stead, they listen to the wishes and desires of their clients, helping

meet each customer’s specific needs and desires. But Elias isn’t

them make informed decisions about properties that will best meet

just a real estate agent. A lover of horses, Elias established Town &

their needs. Their meticulous attention to details and deadlines,

Country Stables in 1978, one of the area’s finest boarding and rid-

and good relationships with other local agents ensure a stress-free

ing academies.

experience. For these two, working together is both enjoyable and practical—two for the price of one!

Maria Elias

Ann FArwell & DeeDee TATe

993-8000

973-3407

971-4346

503-3363

cbgundakEr.coM

Office Phone: 721-4755 glADysmAniOn.cOm

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Mark and Neil Gellman

Combining a

Sally Goldkamp

At just 16 years old, Sally

wide range of experience and education, a knack for business

Goldkamp got her first taste of real estate as a summer intern at

and real estate and some brotherly love, Mark Gellman and Neil

Gladys Manion Real Estate. Years later, after receiving her bach-

Gellman are two of the most successful realtors in the area.

elors in psychology from the University of Mississippi, she bumped

The Gellmans both attended Indiana University’s Kelley School of

into Stafford Manion, who suggested she pursue a career in real es-

Business. Neil worked for 20 years in the insurance industry, while

tate. In her first year, Goldkamp was named the company’s Rookie

Mark worked as a CPA and started an e-commerce business. In

of the Year; within three years, she was one of Gladys Manion’s

2006, the brothers joined forces and created The Gellman Team,

top-producing agents. To this day, Goldkamp continues to be a top

founded on the principle that people desire and deserve personal

name in area real estate.

service combined with the latest technology to accomplish their

Goldkamp understands that each client and transaction is unique,

real estate goals. They had created a recipe for success: Last year,

and she uses her passion for the job and extensive knowledge to

the team ranked as the No. 1 agents in St. Louis and was named

create smooth and painless transactions. The realtor custom-tailors

the No. 10 Coldwell Banker affiliate team in North America.

each approach to help every customer get exactly what they want,

Originally, the Gellman Team focused on the Highway 40 corridor.

from first-time home buyers to real estate veterans.

However, as the team has expanded to include 10 real estate

Outside of real estate, Goldkamp is actively involved with Friends

professionals, experts in the group now service all areas of St. Louis.

of Wings’ Young Professionals Board, of which she is a co-founder.

Born and raised in Creve Coeur, the brothers are involved with

The board raises money and awareness for BJC’s pediatric hospice

local charities, and sit on local boards. A core value is giving back

program, Wings. She’ll also join other Gladys Manion agents in an

to the community.

upcoming Habitat for Humanity home build.

The Gellman Team

Sally Goldkamp

336-1991

479-9396

Office phone: 647-0001

office phone: 721-4755

TheGellmanTeam.cOm

sally.gladysmanion.com GladySmaNIoN.Com

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Ron Gomez and John Kerber

Andrea and Diane Gorris

Ron Gomez and John Kerber each bring a diverse experiential

and Diane Gorris, ‘The Gorris Girls,’ are a mother-daughter team

background and skill set to the newly formed Gomez Kerber

dedicated to “making dreams come true.” Focusing on profession-

Group, setting the duo up for tremendous success.

alism, integrity, friendship and their clients, the two realtors are

Before joining Coldwell Banker Premier Group three years ago,

ecstatic to announce their new partnership.

Gomez managed top accounts at a global event marketing com-

Diane entered the real estate industry in 1994, when her husband,

pany. He made an immediate splash in the real estate industry, and

a VP of the St. Louis Cardinals, learned of a possible work stoppage

was named Rookie of the Year. Since then, he’s been recognized as

that might affect him. Her daughter, Andrea, a St. Joseph’s Acad-

a Top Producer twice, and has a five-star Zillow customer experi-

emy and Saint Louis University alumna, frequently tagged along,

ence rating. One-hundred percent of Gomez’s contracts closed in

admiring her mother’s work and hoping to one day work in real

2013, giving him a proven track record of success.

estate, as well. Andrea received her real estate license in 2009, and

Kerber also has led a successful career, working in sales/market-

graduated from college in 2010. She worked in various market-

ing and sales management at Anheuser-Busch and Elsevier before

ing, graphic design and photography positions before joining her

entering real estate. A graduate of University of Missouri with a de-

mother this year to create The Gorris Girls. Though their expertise

gree in International Business, Kerber’s passion for helping people

lies in Ladue, Frontenac and Kirkwood, the pair works throughout

has helped him achieve success in the field.

St. Louis City, St. Louis and St. Charles Counties, learning quickly

Gomez and Kerber joined forces in March, offering a more fo-

about any area they may be unfamiliar with. With Diane as a multi-

cused, full-service approach to customer service. The two realtors

million dollar producer with numerous real estate designations, it’s

have come together with a common vision, specializing in St. Louis

only a matter of time before this team is off the charts.

Andrea

County and the central corridor. By providing follow through, not just follow up, these listing and buyer specialists operate at a higher level of service.

The Gomez Kerber Group

AndreA And diAne Gorris

221-5590

422-2665

435-5352

422-1414

office phone: 446-3661

office phone: 872-6752

office phone: 714-1249

theGorrisGirls.com

TheGomezKerberGroup.com

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Dan and Karen Hoemeke

With a

Kevin Hurley and Jim Human

combined 35-plus years of residential real estate experience, Dan

Kevin Hurley and Jim Human have sold residential real estate for a

and Karen Hoemeke, along with their assistant, Mary Stephens, are

combined total of more than 75 years—Hurley for 25, and Human

experts when it comes to helping their clients navigate the home-

for 50. Lifelong residents of St. Louis, both have had extensive ex-

buying and -selling process. All the Hoemekes’ clients receive

perience in representing buyers and sellers in the central corridor

the team’s expert counsel and cutting-edge advertising, as well as

market. Both realtors have lived in historic homes, and consider

unsurpassed marketing tools and excellent negotiating skills.

them their forte, especially those in the Central West End, Clayton

After working in management positions for multiple Fortune 500

and Ladue.

companies, Dan entered the real estate business 27 years ago as a

Human and Hurley offer quality real estate services in all price

managing broker of 135 agents. In 2006, after 14 years with an in-

ranges, beginning with a client’s first starter home and continu-

ternational advertising agency, Karen moved back to St. Louis and

ing to their last. Their experience and knowledge in real estate,

also joined the industry.

coupled with their direct and honest approach, have made them

The Hoemekes both support lifelong learning, and strive to

leaders in the industry. Because they work as a team and can be

continuously expand their real estate knowledge. Karen recently

reached by phone, e-mail and text, the men offer clients a constant

received the Certified Negotiation Expert designation, a recogni-

line of communication. Dedicated and detailed, the pair goes the

tion very few St. Louis agents have attained. Though the team spe-

extra mile to make sure properties sell and clients find the home

cializes in municipalities along the Highway 40 corridor, they also

best-suited for their individual needs. Both Human and Hurley

have listings as far west as Wentzville, as far south as Oakville and as

have been annual members of the St. Louis Association of Realtors’

far north as Florissant. As luxury home and relocation specialists,

Multi-Million Dollar Club. Jim and Kevin are consistent Top Agents

the team has had tremendous success selling homes that didn’t sell

at Janet McAfee Real Estate.

when listed by other agents.

DananD Karen HoemeKe

Kevin Hurley & Jim Human

973-1218

560-4977

973-6116

795-9839

office phone: 336-1941

Office phone: 997-4800

tHeHoemeKegroup.com

Janetmcafee.cOm

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Susan Hurley

With more than 20 years of real

Sandy Jacobson

Sandy Jacobson has a passion

estate experience, Susan Hurley attributes her success to her vast

and talent for finding the right home for her clients’ lifestyles--not just

scope of practice, helping clients with everything from relocation

a home with the right number of bedrooms and baths, but a home

to building a dream house to finding a niche property in a

that fits their needs, with the right neighborhood, the right schools,

specific neighborhood.

near museums and cultural centers, or with access to mass transit.

Hurley entered the real estate field while trying to selling her own

Real estate was a natural progression for Sandy. Before working in

house. Today, she uses her persistence and competitive spirit to

the industry, Sandy bought, rehabbed and sold homes in Washing-

offer clients highly focused customer service; more than 80 percent

ton, DC and St. Louis. She is as comfortable rebuilding an historic

of Hurley’s sales are from repeat clients and referrals. Hurley’s pas-

window as she is negotiating a counter-offer.

sion and dedication for helping clients reach their goals and find

In her years as a realtor, Sandy has learned the most important role

the home of their dreams has played a big role in her success. Her

she plays is being the person who brings everyone together for a

experience assisting corporate incoming and outgoing transferees

successful transaction. She does that by being a great listener to

has given her a great understanding of the detailed process. As a

her client’s needs and wants, staying well-informed in all aspects

recipient of the 2013 Premier Club award for outgoing referrals

of real estate and having a great team of people working with her.

with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Hurley has

Sandy holds a Graduate Realtor Institute Designation, Short Sales

established relationships with agents across the country to place

and Foreclosure Resource certification and Certified Distressed

clients in good hands, no matter where they are moving or selling.

Property Expert training.

Hurley ranked No. 1 in Janet McAfee’s St. Louis office for most closed

Sandy successfully represents buyers and sellers throughout the

transactions in 2012 and 2013, and the St. Louis Board of Realtors has

central corridor. Her ability to transform clients’ goals and dreams

her ranked in the top 100 realtors for closed volume for 2013.

to a reality has made her one of Coldwell Banker Premier Group’s Top Producers.

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SuSan Hurley

Sandy JacobSon

308-6636

580-1489

Office phone: 997-4800

office phone: 336-1967

janetmcafee.cOm/ SuSanHurley

SandyJacobSon.com

Melinda Johnson

In her 11 years as a

Margie Kubik

Whether she’s helping clients find

REALTOR, Melinda Johnson has earned numerous awards and

the perfect home or participating in a fundraiser bike ride, Margie

certifications, and helped clients buy and sell gorgeous luxury

Kubik gives it her all. The lifelong resident of St. Louis has been a

homes. Still, Johnson knows there’s always room for improvement.

realtor for 15 years, assisting clients during one of the most impor-

Throughout the years she has worked to continue to educate

tant financial decisions of their lives.

herself, however, she says, “Learning is not a spectator sport, there

Kubik, who has a bachelors in business administration with an

is no teacher like experience.”

emphasis in accounting, in addition to graduate studies in market-

Johnson, who received her bachelor’s degree from Baylor

ing, previously worked in sales and consulting in the telecom and

University in Waco, Texas, was a stay-at-home mom and full-time

technology industries. She assesses the individual needs of each

volunteer before going back to school to get her real estate license.

client to find suitable solutions. For her, the needs of clients are

She thrives on the profession’s challenges, and truly enjoys helping

paramount, and Kubik makes every effort to be accessible through-

clients on their home-buying and selling journey. The welfare

out the process.

of her clients is Johnson’s top priority, and she understands the

As a certified personal trainer, Kubik also enjoys helping clients

importance of her role in helping clients through one of the

achieve great success while building self-esteem. She has served as

most important decisions of their lives. Her honesty, knowledge,

a volunteer coach with Girls on the Run and raised money for the

enthusiasm and dedication to client satisfaction have made her a

National Multiple Sclerosis Society through several MS150 Bike

consistent multi-million-dollar producer.

Rides. She also has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House

Johnson also recognizes the importance of giving back. The

and plans to participate in an upcoming Habitat for Humanity

numerous organizations she’s volunteered with include MUST

build with other Gladys Manion colleagues.

Ministries, Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity.

Melinda Johnson

Margie KubiK

825-5695

954-2513

office phone: 721-4755

Office phone: 721-4755

melindajohnson.gladysmanion.com

mkubik.gladysmanion.com

GladYsManion.CoM

gLaDYSMaNiON.COM

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Jeff Lottmann

started his career in medical and

Ellen Reid

began selling real estate for THF Realty

surgical supplies sales, applying business savvy and sales strategies

in 2002 at The Plaza in Clayton. Since then, she has established

to negotiate and close multi-million-dollar deals. His success in

herself as an accomplished and passionate agent. She was part of

the industry allowed him to pursue his real passion: real estate. A

the award-winning sales team at The Plaza with more than $49

real estate investor, Lottmann is known for buying, renovating and

million in sales. She also sold more than 50 percent of the stalled

reselling properties of all types. In 2002, he turned his passion into

Trianon project in Clayton, with over $50 million in sales. When

a career by founding Lottmann Realty Group.

many of her peers left the industry after the market collapsed,

In addition to the luxury housing market, Lottmann’s expertise in-

Reid started her own company, Reid Case Group, in 2010 to help

cludes lot location for clients and builders, and multi-family apart-

reposition stalled projects. She sold out 100 percent of Demun

ments. His business and practical expertise differentiate him from

Pointe and Alamo Condominiums in Clayton, and in 2012 was part

the competition. Acting as an advocate and advisor for each client,

of the acquisition team for the $34 million sale of Clayton on the

Lottmann is committed to client satisfaction and matching people

Park. Her company is known for top-notch strategy, service and

with property opportunities. As a result, he is the go-to agent for

expertise. Working with executive relocation clients, individual

many families and residential and commercial real estate investors

buyers and sellers and developers, Reid and her team specialize in

throughout the course of their lives.

the sale of luxury homes, condominiums, and new developments.

A father of three, Lottmann loves spending time with his children,

Her areas of expertise include Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac,

coaching their various sports activities, boating and golfing. He

Central West End and Town & Country. Reid believes in actively

serves on the Athletic Advisory Board of Maryville University, and

participating in the community, and is a member of CREW and the

supports Habitat for Humanity and the Susan G. Komen Founda-

City of Clayton’s C Strategy, a group of community leaders working

tion.

on a 10-year vision for the city. In 2013 Reid was chosen as a 40 under 40 award recipient by the St. Louis Business Journal.

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Jeff Lottmann

EllEn REid

406-8911

863-7515

mystLreaLtor.com

REidcasEgRoup.com ereid@orcharddevelopment.com

Sabrina Robb

Based in Clayton, Sabrina Robb

Allie Rossini and David Abrams

and her partners have closed almost $100 million in residential

Both born-and-bred residents of Clayton, Allie Rossini and David

real estate transactions since 2010, ranking them as one of the most

Abrams are passionate about helping clients find the perfect home.

successful residential real estate teams in the area. Robb’s client

Though they have sold homes throughout St. Louis, Abrams and

list includes some of the community’s most distinguished business,

Rossini specialize in the central corridor, specifically Clayton, La-

civic and education leaders.

due, Webster Groves, Glendale and Richmond Heights. Combining

Demonstrating an expertise in marketing and selling homes in

a winning combination of passion with a wide range of experience,

the central corridor of St. Louis, Robb and her partners used their

the team provides comprehensive service that keeps clients coming

unique marketing approach and have been successful in one of the

back.

most challenging real estate markets in recent history. Because of

Abrams entered the real estate industry after helping run his fam-

her expertise, many local employers rely on Robb as an important

ily’s printing business for many years. His love for architecture and

participant in their recruiting efforts as the community competes

sales, and background in management, marketing and negotiation,

globally to attract and retain top talent.

merges perfectly with Rossini’s passion for homes and working

Having lived on both the east and west coasts, Robb brings a

with people. For Rossini, it’s also a family affair: her husband is in

unique perspective to her adopted hometown, and is dedicated to

commercial real estate, her father works as a real estate attorney

promoting St. Louis as one of the country’s leading cities.

and her mother is an interior designer. Rossini volunteers at her

Her community involvement has included volunteering with the

children’s school, Meramec Elementary, and is actively involved

St. Louis Art Fair and the Human Society of Missouri. She is a 2006

with its Parent Teacher Organization.

graduate of Leadership Clayton, and served on the 2010 Clayton

The Rossini-Abrams team continues to thrive in the market. Last

Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. In 2010 she was

year, the duo’s sales volume was $20 million, making them one

recognized in St. Louis Business Journal’s ‘40 under 40’.

of Laura McCarthy’s top producing teams. There’s no argument about it—they make a great team.

Sabrina robb 283-7590 office phone: 881-3902 robbpartnerS.com

Allie Rossini And dAvid AbRAms 303-2137 363-6385 office phone: 725-5100 lAuRAmccARthy.com

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John Ryan

Continuing a real estate legacy that dates

Ryan Shakofsky

While pursuing his degree in

back to 1965, agent John Ryan leads the St. Louis central corridor

finance and marketing at the University of Missouri, Ryan Shakofsky’s

previews market. The Ryan Tradition was founded when nationally

favorite professor introduced him to the ins and outs of real estate.

recognized agent Anne Ryan and son John joined forces more than

After college, Shakofsky earned his license and began building

22 years ago. During that time, the team has sold more than $850

a successful team, dedicated to providing clients with excellent

million of area real estate. Today, John Ryan and his team continue

service. As a top sales agent for Coldwell Banker Premier Group,

The Ryan Tradition with the same level of high-quality service, ex-

Shakofsky and his team have seen increases in sales and volume

pertise and professionalism that clients know and appreciate. Ryan

in each of his 11 years in business; last year, he had more than $26

represents both buyers and sellers in Ladue, Clayton, Huntleigh,

million in sales. He ranks second in all Coldwell Banker Premier

Frontenac, Creve Coeur and Town & Country, and leads the mar-

offices, and has received both the President’s Diamond Society

ket in volume and average sale price. He is consistently involved in

International Award and President’s Circle International Award.

the area’s most significant transactions, innovative new construc-

The realtor attributes his success to his ‘client-first’ business

tion projects and relocation of executive families. Using the latest

philosophy. By turning friends into clients and clients into friends,

technology and innovations, his strong real estate background, and

Shakofsky has built an ever-expanding base of happy customers. He

investment and development expertise, Ryan offers his clients high-

responds quickly to their needs, and works to extend the ranges

quality representation from one of the best-known names in the

of his services for a well-rounded client experience. As a good

area. From 2010 to 2013, Ryan’s total sales exceeded $156 million,

communicator, keen listener, and tech-savvy agent, Shakofsky offers

with an average home price of $1.58 million.

clients a convenient and efficient home-buying and -selling process.

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THE RYAN TRADITION

Ryan ShakofSky

993-8000

office phone: 647-0001

THERYANTRADITION.cOm

ShakofSkyRealeState.com

660-4202

Jonathan Smith

When it comes to properties,

Margot Voges Vishion

For Margot

Jonathan Smith knows no stranger. As a seasoned real estate agent,

Vishion, real estate runs in her blood. As a third-generation realtor

Smith has experience helping clients buying and selling properties

on both sides of her family, Vishion grew up with real estate as “din-

of all kinds, including homes, condominiums and farms, as well

ner table talk.” The Villa Duchesne alumna started working for her

as recreational, investment and commercial properties. He previ-

parents during summers off from school in high school and col-

ously worked as a sales executive for Monsanto, Sherwood Medical,

lege. During her junior year of college at DePauw University, she

TYCO and Covidien, guiding teams and projects to deliver out-

received her real estate license, and began working as her mom’s

standing value and outcome. Action-oriented and results-driven,

assistant after graduating. Twelve years later, Vishion’s team in-

the realtor offers clients round-the-clock accessibility, a great team

cludes her husband and father. Focusing on the south and central

of resources and a positive, professional attitude. As a member of

corridors of St. Louis City and County, the agent says her history in

Prudential Alliance Realtors, Smith is a senior real estate specialist,

the business has given her the upper hand. “I grew up surrounded

and a member of the National Alliance of Realtors and the Pruden-

by it,” she says. “I’ve heard the horror stories and I usually have a

tial Alliance Commercial Division.

good fix for them quickly.” Consistently among the top 10 agents

A firm believer that nothing is more important than

in St. Louis, her team has also been named Top of the Rock, the

family, Smith loves spending time with his wife, a registered nurse

company’s highest honor. Personable, responsive, never pushy and

who helps patients and their families through chemotherapy, and

yet a great negotiator, Vishion works tirelessly to get clients their

their two children, especially on the family’s recreational property.

dream home and, just as importantly, an easy process.

Though he’s had many opportunities to travel nationally and internationally during his corporate career, the 25-year resident of St. Louis says there’s no place like home.

Jonathan Smith 636-222-3868 office phone: 636-230-2632

Margot VishioN Advantage Realtors

314-962-1100 pruadV.coM

prudentialalliance.com

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J. Warner and Sam Hall

Ted Wight

Wanting to create a unique and exceptional real estate experience

selling real estate in St. Louis, Ted Wight has developed a niche in

for St. Louisans of every prince point, J. Warner and Samuel Hall

architecturally significant homes, ranging from historic mansions

formed their partnership in 2012 to great success.

to contemporary houses. Specializing in St. Louis City, the central

During his 25 years in the industry, Warner has developed a reputa-

suburbs, West County, Webster Groves, Kirkwood and country

tion as being a second-to-none realtor. He is known as an expert

retreats, he consistently ranks as one of the top 10

in the central corridor, has extensive relocation experience, has

St. Louis realtors. His 20 years of marketing experience gives him

served on numerous professional panels, and has been published

the extra edge to sell homes quickly and professionally. Wight lives

in both local and national realtor publications. He uses his nego-

in a Ladue home designed by noted architect William Bernoudy, a

tiating skills, indomitable spirit and work ethic to make his clients

student of Frank Lloyd Wright.

not only friends, but clients for life. Warner’s skills are comple-

Blogging also is one of Wight’s passions. His award-winning St.

mented by Hall’s, who has quickly become one of the most success-

Louis Style Blog showcases current listings, St. Louis hot spots and

ful young agents in the area. The University of Missouri graduate

interior design, and is widely read every day by fans. The St. Louis

began his professional career as a political and community organiz-

native is a descendent of Pierre Laclede and Madame Chouteau,

er in Jefferson City and Washington, D.C., before joining the coun-

and tracks his family’s roots to the city’s founding. Wight grew up

try’s largest land-use and zoning consulting firm. Hall’s passion for

in Ladue and attended St. Louis Priory High School before going

residential design and architecture, experience in construction and

to Lake Forest College in Chicago and receiving his executive

investment property management, and knowledge of social media

masters of business administration of Washington University’s Olin

have created a loyal clientele of satisfied customers. The duo com-

School of Business.

With more than 10 years of experience

bines the ‘tried and true’ as well as the ‘latest and greatest’ strategies and technology to give their clients the most sophisticated marketing campaigns and highest level of service.

J.WARNER AND SAM HALL

TED WIGHT

725-0009

Cell Phone: 607-5555

WARNERHALLgRoup.coM

soTHEbysrEalTy.Com

725-0009

TEDWIGHT.Com

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Ann Wroth and Holly Bry Ann Wroth & Holly Bry have similar backgrounds. Both are from St. Louis and worked as teachers before becoming stay-at-home moms. Wroth found real estate while looking for a part time job; for Bry, real estate was a distraction from the serious illnesses of her father and sister-in-law. But what started out as a part-time job for Wroth and a distraction for Bry turned into 20- and 30-year careers as full-time real estate professionals focusing on the central corridor.

With their children grown, both women now have even more time to devote to their careers. Wroth, a graduate of the University of Missouri, and Bry, a graduate of Washington University, say their favorite part of their job is meeting people, especially repeat clients whom they get to help throughout the life cycle of getting married and having children. Many of their clients are repeat customers, thanks to their dedication to integrity and high-quality customer service. Having survived several bad real estate markets and after a combined 50 years in real estate, the team members don’t take their business for granted. The realtors proudly support Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri and the Laurie Brin Feldman Breast Cancer Research Fund at Siteman Cancer Center.

Ann Wroth & holly Bry 440-0212 276-7727 office phone: 721-4755 annwroth.gladysmanion.com hbry.gladysmanion.com GlADySMAnIon.CoM

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best bets (What we’re buzzing about this week)

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

All the News…

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NEWS IS A 24-HOUR-A-DAY BUSINESS. Correction: It’s a 60-minute-an-hour, 24-houra-day, seven-day-a-week…you get the idea.

Furthermore, the news simply is not a nicely groomed anchor reading today’s top stories before handing the ball off to ‘Storm,’ the weather guy, or ‘Champ’ for sports. A news channel has an anchor reciting the news. It also has a crawl along the bottom explaining, in brief, top stories. There also is a picture-in-picture of some breaking event. And, in case you were curious, there is a list of bullet points of what’s up next. It’s like staring at a strobe light. Breaking news: The cable news channel is giving me a seizure.

On top of that, it has become painfully obvious that more often than not, outlets seem to run out of news. I imagine in the day when the main source of news was the daily paper or the 5 o’clock broadcast, providers would have to show some prioritization. Let’s cut the warehouse fire and go with the counting-dog story. Years ago, we may have missed out on the fire-in-the-warehouse story—but not any more. Today, you get all the news that’s fit to print (and report and post and text). It seems that these days, something is news if it is simply new. Case in point: These are some of last week’s headlines from top, ‘reputable’ news outlets.

Science and Technology Honda Claims Land Speed Record for a Lawn Mower So Rosalee, how did your son get into streetracing? Thirteen-year-old boys across the country found this story interesting. That’s something.

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Relationship Advice Scary Things Women Say and Do that Send Men Running Seriously? What the girls discuss over Grey Goose and Ben & Jerry’s is now newsworthy?

Woman Wears Wedding Dress Every Day for 10 Years (See above headline)

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER

Human Interest Tattoo Typo Takes Toll on Texan A woman went for a tattoo. The artists misspelled ‘tomorrow.’ In the future, may I suggest implementing some sort of proofreading system? You know, like, when you have invitations printed?

Numbers Game Six Funny-Looking Dog Breeds Six Things Never to do Before Bed Five Things to Do with Coffee Grounds Ten Foods to Increase Your Metabolism Nine Actresses Who Should Hit It Big Seven Signs Your Spouse is Cheating (Six news stories that are a spectacular waste of time.)

Celebrity News Doris Day Turns 90 That’s actually interesting. Mainly because I assumed she was dead. You did too, admit it.

George Clooney Shares Intimate Photo Showing He’s Into New Girlfriend.

Honestly, writing a story about Clooney’s latest relationship is like covering daylight savings: It happens twice a year, it’s generally irritating, and it always happens sooner than you think it’s going to.

World News Crimeans Cut Off from McDonalds Do you see what it’s come to, people? Something.

Must. Be. Done. These people have no fries.

And that’s the way it is…

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REVIEWS NEW ON DVD

THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

A

S WE NEAR THE END of Hollywood’s selfproclaimed dead time (why on earth one exists is a question for another day) movie goers approach the Cineplex with the caution of a squirrel. And much like that squirrel, you may discover that the treat is not where you left it. So if you aren’t interested in seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to convince everyone that he’s 45, or witnessing a lot of teen drama—both on screen and in the audience—you may want to wait a few more weeks before venturing back to the big screen. Here’s what’s new and interesting:

BY MARK BRETZ

To paraphrase protagonist Clifford Bradshaw, There was a place called The Kit Kat Klub in a city called Berlin in a country called Germany…and we were all fast asleep. Bradshaw, an American novelist wannabe, has traveled to Europe in 1929 in search of his muse.

Philomena A bittersweet story of loss and closure, the film follows Philomena and a young reporter as she tries to locate the child she was forced to adopt as an unwed teen in Ireland.

The Wolf of Wall Street Greed, sex, theft, corruption, scams, drugs, prostitutes, coercion, violence, infidelity and insider trading, and that’s just the first hour.

FAMILY FRIENDLY Gravity What was Tina Fey’s joke? The movie that proves George Clooney would rather float off to an agonizing death in space than spend one more minute with a woman his own age.

In Berlin, he heads to the infamous German nightclub, The Kit Kat Klub, for New Year’s Eve. There, he meets English chanteuse Sally Bowles, a free-wheeling, free-loving torch singer who openly embraces the decadence of German society with nary a thought about politics or the creeping, insidious influence of the growing National Socialist Party. Rising intolerance towards Jews and others deemed ‘undesirable’ by the Nazis unsettles Cliff as he tries to save Sally from an impending world of intolerance, hatred and mass murder.

HIGHLIGHTS

THE OSCAR NOMINEES Most of the best picture nominees have been out for weeks, if not months. These are April’s offerings:

Cabaret

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty A heartwarming adventure tale about a lonely photo editor, Walter (Ben Stiller) who goes in search of a lost picture.

Although benefiting from the talents of many expert performers, the true star of Stray Dog’s interpretation is director Justin Been. He (along with artistic director Gary Bell) places his stamp firmly on this production with both subtle and direct touches that accentuate the reckless abandon that permeated German society between the two World Wars of the 20th century.

Even as you enter the Tower Grove Abbey, you’re likely to be ‘welcomed’ by the roving bands of Kit Kat girls and boys. Been also shows the uneasy but steadily encroaching oppression to come by interjecting the show’s sexually ambiguous Emcee—played to the hilt in grand and lusty style by Lavonne Byers—in Cliff’s apartment or seemingly anywhere the American writer wanders in Berlin.

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Impressive in the cast are Deborah Sharn as the street-walking Fraulein Kost, Ken Haller as the gentle Jewish merchant Herr Schultz and Paula Stoff Dean as the live-for-the-moment Sally.

Paul Cereghino as Cliff seemed to be thrown off by the tornado sirens on opening night, frequently rushing lines and hesitating in crucial moments, which hopefully will improve during the show’s run.

With tweaks here and there, Been’s brilliant Cabaret might be even better before its already popular run concludes.

CABARET PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

American Hustle A delightful homage to ’70s style, and a fairly engaging take on the Abscam operation.

12 Years a Slave The Best Picture winner, the film chronicles the gruesome story of Solomon Northrup, a free black man abducted into slavery in the prewar south.

Saving Mr. Banks Surprisingly overlooked by the Academy, the film is the charming tale of Walt Disney’s attempts to gain the rights to P.L. Travers’ classic Mary Poppins.

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DINING OUT

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Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop is doing its part to give back with its new Community Table program. On Mondays, groups can schedule a community table and receive 15 percent of the sales from that day when guests specify they’re dining on behalf of the organization. The organization has all day to get as many supporters to dine at Crushed Red as possible. Interested groups can contact Candace LaRocca in Clayton (725-8007) or Lou Garesché in Kirkwood (238-0100) for info.

St. Louis will be hosting the second-largest Earth Day Festival in the country on Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at The Muny grounds in Forest Park. In addition to live music and a variety of programs geared toward better stewardship of our natural resources, there will be plenty of local food and drink, courtesy of favorites like Atomic Cowboy, Local Harvest Cafe & Catering, Schlafly, Handlebar, Southwest Diner, Whisk: A Sustainable Bakeshop, Urban Eats Cafe and more. Get the rundown of the whole event at stlouisearthday.org.

Sad news from the CWE. Longtime favorite The Majestic has closed its doors. The restaurant has been a fixture on the local dining scene for more than 50 years.

Congrats to Acero! The Maplewood dining destination was recently mentioned in The New York Times Magazine. Chef JASON WANG of NYC’s Xi’an Famous Foods called out the restaurant for serving him one of his most memorable meals.

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Whiskey Wonderland

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

ARGUABLY THE FIRST ENTRY INTO WHAT has become a mini-proliferation of whiskey establishments in town, Gamlin Whiskey House is the latest from the folks behind SubZero Vodka Bar. Like that popular eatery, Gamlin Whiskey House pairs a huge selection of a particular spirit with a complementary food menu for an all-around taste experience.

If you’re going to make a go of it in the CWE, you have to look good, and Gamlin Whiskey House is dressed to the nines. Inside, the space is replete with rustic accents made from reclaimed barrel wood and shelves of pickled veggies in mason jars, which contrast nicely with more modern design touches like the sleek light fixtures. Flat-screen TVs positioned in the upper corners of the dining room show black-and-white scenes of the goings-on at various distilleries, from the stills to the bottling line. The space (formerly Liluma) is enviably located on a corner lot and has plenty of elbow room, as well as prime sidewalk seating.

There are literally hundreds of whiskies to choose from at Gamlin, plus a good array of wines and cocktails, all listed in bound folios nestled in custom wooden boxes on the table. Whiskies are available in either a 1.5-ounce or 2.5-ounce pour, as well as some flights of multiple tipples.

We were feeling in a Scotch mood on our visit and opted for a smaller Glenmorangie 10 year ($12) and a larger Laphroaig Islay 10 year ($17).

On the food front, we started off with the Kale Chips ($7), and the Shrimp and Grits ($14). The

chips are a good idea, but they just didn’t come across, either in relation to the heavier dishes on the menu or flavor-wise. Ours were bitter and somewhat chewy. The shrimp and grits is a sizable portion, almost in entree territory. Plenty of shrimp to be had, and the grits were cheesy enough, though the consistency was akin to sticky rice instead of traditional grits.

Given the steakhouse bent to the menu, we went with the Patio Steak ($26). This dish consists of strips of flat iron steak with a bourbon brown sugar sauce and a side of fries. The steak was cooked to the correct temp (rare, in this case) but the sauce was somewhat overpowering. The sweetness masked a lot of the natural flavor of the meat. The surf proved the better of the turf: The Bourbon Hoison Glazed Tuna ($26) was a nice, rosy chunk of the namesake fish, nicely accented with ginger and a touch of garlic, and served on a bed of tender shallot risotto that’s also available as a side.

We finished up with an order of Pumpkin Donuts ($8), a trio of traditional cake donuts— hole and all—with dipping sauce on the side. They had a great texture but the cinnamon sprinkled over the top obliterated any pumpkin flavor.

In addition to dinner, Gamlin Whiskey House also serves lunch and recently started up Sunday brunch service for a.m. noshers and imbibers.

238 North Euclid Ave., 875-9500, gamlinwhiskeyhouse.com

LIBERTINE AND GAMLIN PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER, CRUSHED RED PHOTO BY KATHERINE BISH

The folks at The Libertine are branching out into the world of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). The popular Clayton eatery is now offering subscriptions to its new CSA, which will include a bag of locally produced food each week for pick-up, as well as house-made delights from their kitchen, courtesy of chef JOSH GALLIANO. There are several levels and types of subscriptions to choose from, including omnivorous, paleo, vegetarian and vegan options. For more info, visit libertinestl.com, or email them at csa@libertinestl.com.

LN COOKS

The St. Louis Pork Steak

BY JOHN JOHNSON

POTATO SALAD 5 lbs. red potatoes, cooked 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1/2 onion, finely diced 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 6 hard boiled eggs, diced ½ cup dill pickle, chopped 1 t salt 1 t ground black pepper 1 t cider vinegar 2 t Dijon mustard 2 T fresh dill, chopped

DIRECTIONS: Cook potatoes until tender. Place in large bowl while they are still warm. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Be sure to break up the potatoes a little while you are mixing. This will allow the salad to blend better. Also, mixing potato salad while the potatoes are still warm will allow the dressing to be absorbed into the potatoes. This will enhance the flavor of the salad throughout.

FRIED ONIONS 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 T Cajun seasoning 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 t kosher salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 4 cups vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS: Q: Chef, I am a newcomer to St. Louis. With the hope of warmer weather coming, I am getting ready to pull my grill out of the garage and fire it up. I want to invite my neighbors over and get to know them. Do you have any great recipes that will be good for our first grill of the season?

A: If you’re new to town and really want to set your summer off right, you can’t go wrong with one of St. Louis’ favorites. The pork steak has been around since the 1800s and has been a staple on St. Louis menus all over town.

PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

A thick-cut steak from the pork butt grilled over an open flame is a must to achieve that depth of flavor. That char is just the beginning of the levels of flavor that will develop while you braise these steaks in Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender.

When we wanted to put the pork steak on the menu at The Beerhouse at River City Casino, I reached out to local families to find some of the best recipes, which I’m now sharing with you. For those of you who know me, you know that I am always looking for a way to take food over the top. So at The Beerhouse, we have gone super-sized, with a 4-pound, bone-in St. Louis Pork Steak, served with fried

onions and potato salad. For those of you who are looking for something smaller, we have a ‘normal-sized’ option on the menu.

ST. LOUIS PORK STEAK INGREDIENTS:

Heat oil in large pan to 325 degrees. Blend dry ingredients together and place in medium bowl. In a separate bowl, add buttermilk. Dip onion slices in buttermilk and then dredge them in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Fry onions in oil until golden brown.

Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

8 10-oz. pork steaks 1 gallon Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce ¼ cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey

FOR THE BBQ RUB: 2 cups kosher salt 4 t ground cayenne pepper ground 4 t ground black pepper ground 1 cup paprika 2 T granulated onion powder 2 T granulated garlic powder

DIRECTIONS: Blend seasoning together, and rub the pork steaks on both sides. Let rest for 30 minutes before grilling over an open flame. In deep pan, blend together barbecue sauce and whiskey, place pork steaks in. Place pan on grill with medium heat and braise until tender.

Cook until meat is easy to pull apart.

Chef John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at John.Johnson@rivercity.com.

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

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NOISES OFF! Witness the hilarious mayhem that ensues backstage in this play within a play at The Repertory Theatre.

Various times. $20-$66.

968-4925 or repstl.org.

ANNA KARENINA The classic romantic tragedy, Anna Karenina, will be performed at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Various times. $10.

636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu/center.

RX At Union Avenue Christian Church’s theater, the West End Players Guild presents Rx, the comedic tale of the effects of a supposed wonder-drug cure-all for any ailment from workplace blues to a broken heart. Various times. $20. westendplayers.org.

THROUGH 4/20 ONCE The Fox Theatre presents the Tony Awardwinning Best Musical and emotionally captivating story, Once. Various times. $25-$95.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

THROUGH 5/7 GAIL CASILLY Sculptures

by City Museum co-founder Gail Casilly are on display at Bonsack Gallery. jburroughs.org/arts/ bonsack-gallery.

THROUGH 7/6 IMPRESSIONIST FRANCE Explore the changing landscape of 19th century France through the eyes of Claude Monet and more at Saint Louis Art Museum. 721-0072 or slam.org.

4/14 RON SUSKIND Pulitzer Prizewinning American journalist and best-selling author Ron Suskind will speak about his new book, Life Animated, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. 7-9 p.m. slcl.org.

CATHERINE RUSSELL Jazz vocalist and multiinstrumentalist Catherine Russell will perform at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15-$40. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

4/23-26 HERB DAYS Shop a wide selection of potted fresh herbs and hard-to-find varieties, at Missouri Botanical Garden. stlouisherbsociety.com. Various times. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

4/24 AZIZ ANSARI From the Emmy-nominated series Parks and Recreation, comedian Aziz Ansari will perform a standup act at Fox Theatre.

7:30 p.m. $30-$50. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

SLATKIN CONDUCTS COPLAND 3 Former St. Louis Symphony conductor Leonard Slatkin returns to Powell Hall to lead a performance of Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3.

Various times. $35-$100.

534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

4/26 A GATHERING PLACE KITCHEN TOUR Junior League of St. Louis presents its fourth annual A Gathering Place Kitchen Tour, highlighting the work of some of St. Louis’ top designers in multiple kitchens along the city’s central corridor. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $35$40. 822-2344 or jlsl.org.

4/25-26

4/25 COCACABANA 2014: SPRING FLING Join COCA for an evening of dinner, dessert and entertainment to benefit its outreach programs.

6:30 p.m. Various prices.

725-6555 or cocastl.org.

Easter Brunch Cruise

SUNDAY BRUNCH 4/20 EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE Board the Gateway Arch Riverboats for an Easter Sunday family brunch buffet and an appearance by the Easter Bunny on the Mississippi River. 1-3 p.m. $18-$38.

877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

EASTER BRUNCH Enjoy an English gardenstyle Easter Sunday brunch with adult and children buffets, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny at Coronado Ballroom.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20-$55. 367-6050 or thecoronado.com.

STARLIGHT EASTER BRUNCH The Chase Park Plaza will host the Starlight Easter Brunch in its Eau Bistro. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20-$55. 633-3056 or chaseparkplaza.com.

4/24-26 GREATER ST. LOUIS JAZZ FESTIVAL Arturo Sandoval, Reggie Thomas and Rodney Whitaker will headline the 11th annual Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival at locations including Jazz at the Bistro and Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Various times and ticket prices.

534-1111 or metrotix.com.

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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Dance St. Louis presents an electrifying and elegant performance by iconic dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, at Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $35-$70. dancestlouis.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 4/25-27 BLUE MAN GROUP Experience a theatrical explosion of comedy, music and technology as the Blue Man Group performs at Peabody Opera House. Various times. $27-$92. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

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In addition to the expansive brick-and-mortar additions, Mari de Villa also is going high-tech, Wiesehan says. Wi-Fi is being installed throughout the grounds. And in an effort to achieve an even more secure campus, an electronic entry system for all of its buildings is in the works. The community also is moving toward electronic medical charting in the hopes of facilitating better communication between its residents and health-care providers, Wiesehan adds. “It’s a win-win for our residents and staff, as well as the doctors and hospitals that serve us.”

Beyond the physical improvements on campus, Wiesehan says the No. 1 goal still is providing residents with the best treatment, which covers all levels of care, from independent to assisted living, 24-hour skilled nursing and memory care. To that end, Mari de Villa also invests in its staff, from those who attend to guests’ dietary and housekeeping needs to those who provide medical care. In addition to Wiesehan and his wife, Mary Kay, a total of 120 full-time employees care for the community’s 200-plus residents on a one-on-one basis as much as possible. “We want our staff to know our guests and their families so they can respond appropriately to all of their needs,” Wiesehan notes. “We want them to feel at home.”

days. Your expeditious response is the best way to assure a good outcome. If you wait to see symptoms, which may be very subtle, then you truly are putting your pet at risk.

Another significant class of poisons commonly found in and around the home garage are mouse and rat poisons, collectively called ‘rodenticides.’

These come in all sorts of forms: gels, pellets or other palatable designs. There are at least four chemical groups of rodenticides readily found on the market. Always be cognizant of the following information labeled on your rat poison product.

This proves essential when attempting to treat a known or suspected ingestion of such poisons.

And, not all of the four types can be treated with

Spring Fitness continued from page 37 equipment for the home, etc.,” Huff says. “Often, it’s a few missed workouts that throw someone off their routine enough that it’s difficult to restart again. Or purchase a raincoat and go out, rain or shine.”

Another key to maintaining a good exercise regimen is accountability, and that involves finding a workout partner or trainer who will hold you to your word when it comes to workouts, adds Jamie Rothermich, owner of Functional Elements Training and Nutrition Center.

Rothermich, also a registered dietitian, emphasizes the role of nutrition in supporting a proper exercise program. “Good nutrition is one key to feeling better right away,” he says, adding that ridding the diet of processed and refined foods in favor of whole fruits, vegetables, grains and lean protein will help improve overall well-being. “If you start giving your body what it needs, you’ll have more energy for exercise,” he notes. Plus, a proper diet is the underpinning of weight loss, and losing fat will reveal the toned muscles beneath that you’ve been working so hard to achieve.

Head-to-Toe Skin Renewal continued from page 32 Yet another technique clients at Avani Day Spa use to prepare to bare is CoolSculpting, which ‘freezes’ and eliminates fat in areas such as bellies, love handles, thighs and ‘bra bulge,’ according to Nayak.

When it comes to the face, Nayak recommends exfoliation of dry, dull winter skin. “This can be accomplished with microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, laser peels, etc., depending on downtime.” For example, microdermabrasion is a relatively gentle topical treatment in which dead surface cells are exfoliated mechanically, and no downtime is needed. Peels, depending on how deep they penetrate, may take days to recover from.

Topical skin care during the spring helps maintain the fresh appearance of exfoliation. “We suggest using antioxidants on the face to prepare for summer, such as SkinCeuticals Plhoretin CF or CE Ferulic,” Nayak says. “These provide advanced environmental protection from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, as well as diminish the appearance of age spots and also accelerate cell turnover.”

Sun protection is crucial to proper skin care throughout the year. Gore recommends products that contain titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, “the most important ingredients for the best protection,” she says.

Arming yourself with a good sunscreen, exfoliating winter’s dull skin, and talking with an expert about the best treatments to deal with specific areas of concern will lead you to a summer looking fresh from head to toe.

... animals are born to explore by using their nose and sense of taste to check out the world around them. Let’s act responsibly this spring and protect our pets as we do our children. vitamin K, which is the assumed first action to take. Toxicity of these mouse and rat poisons is based on the amount of product ingested, the active ingredient and the concentration of the product. If you plan to use these dangerous items around the house, then be sure to keep label information at hand in the event of a suspected or true exposure. Unfortunately, too many such poisonings are only found out after the fact, when your pet presents with signs as generalized as sudden weakness, or more evident signs of bleeding from one or more body openings without a history of physical trauma. Also, note that owners will place such poisonings in crevices or other out-of-access locations, but do not realize that rats and mice can carry those into open areas frequented by your household companions.

Fertilizers often contain chemical compounds like organophosphates and pyrethroids that are insect-killing, but potentially toxic to animals.

Their signs may be intestinal or nervous system in presentation, showing vomiting and diarrhea for the former, and nervous irritability or even seizures in the latter. Common sense tells us to keep all these products away from our pets. But animals are born to explore by using their nose and sense of taste to check out the world around them. Let’s act responsibly this spring and protect our pets as we do our children. In these cases, an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.

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Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25!

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40 Years Experience

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JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

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Specializing in all your Landscaping Needs. Mowing, Tree & Bush Trimming & Removal. Planting, Gardening & Hardscape. Free Est. Insured. Chris 314-809-4505

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Call Today for Your Free Estimate.

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PAINTING

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LAWN & GARDEN

PAUL'S LAWN SERVICE Est.. 1997 ï Reliable & Insured Spring Cleanup, Mowing, Mulching, Shrub Trimming, Storm Cleanup, Leaf Removal, Vaccuming and More. 314-753-4533

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17 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

PET SERVICES

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Lowest Prices in Town!

Mizzou Crew Landscaping Call Jeff at 314-520-5222 Coupon/Video/Offer at: FASTandFREE.US/Lawncare.html

THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

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Laura @ 636-456-9993

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Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

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Light & Plant Service Included.

Call 314-305-6478

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No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

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B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist

Tom Gamma

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NEW LISTING 7145 Westmoreland, UCity Attractive 2 Story, Premier Street, Close to Clayton, WU & Forest Park. 4BR, 2BA, Natural Wood, Hrdwd Flrs, Frpl, Deck, Lge Lot & 2 Car Garage. Reduced $549,000 Allen Realty - Call Hack 314-644-4143 ï 314-517-4143 CONDO FOR SALE Creve Couer 3BR, 3BA, LR, Dining, Kitchen, Office, Two Decks, 2 Car Garage, Laundry 1st Floor, Wood Floors throughout. Finished Basement.

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TREES

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Packing Available.

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Ambassador Window Cleaning Serving St. Louis' Finest Homes for Over 20 Years! $6.99 per Standard Window.

Screens & Sills Cleaned for Free.

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The Ryan Tradition “We are pleased to present the following significant properties”

659 Spyglass Summit Drive

10123 Winding Ridge Road

13398 Conway Road

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10 Apple Tree Lane

LADUE Offered at $3,950,000

TOWN & COUNTRY Offered at $3,895,000

SophiSticated interior • FabulouS updateS 3.44 Acres • 5 Bedroom Suites

1.8 Acres • Updated

HUNTLEIGH Offered at $3,295,000

LADUE Offered at $1,997,000

2512 Bopp Road

2 Edgewood Road

CHESTERFIELD

Offered at $649,000 Building Sites 1 Bridle Ridge Lane

6 Ladue Lane

Coming S o on

1.76 Acres • Pool & Pool House

TOWN & COUNTRY Offered at $1,785,000

LADUE Offered at $1,560,000

21 Picardy Lane

13318 Fairfield Circle Drive

5.37 Acre Building Site

HUNTLEIGH

Offered at $1,100,000 - New Price!

Updated • Main Floor Master

LADUE Offered at $1,225,000

Contemporary • 3 Car Garage

23 Overbrook Drive

TOWN & COUNTRY Offered at $985,000

13306 Fairfield Circle Drive

150 Carondelet Plaza, #802

1.89 Acre Building Site Northeastern View

CLAYTON Offered at $900,000

LADUE

Offered at $695,000

LADUE 9.398 Acres - Can be divided Offered at $4,465,000

For more information about these properties, please call

For additional photos & information on all of our properties and services, visit

John Ryan

www.theryantradition.com If you would like to discuss your Significant Property needs whether you are buying or selling - please contact us.

Traditional

TOWN & COUNTRY Offered at $845,000

MaRy Gentsch a heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965

314-810-0581 314-323-3621

Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue Office

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