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DESKTOP DISHES Feeling rumbly in your tumbly (to echo a certain Pooh bear) on the job? Let LN regular Drew Gieseke make 10 recommendations for nabbing a convenient yet still healthful nosh from various points of the metro area – without risking a honey tree.

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Student Spotlight Innovation Hub Movers & Shakers FEATURE: Workplace Lunches Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Local Stargazing

Gatherings & Goodwill

Design & Décor FOUNDRY FASHION With aid from ace shutterbug Christina Kling-Garrett, LN fashionista Katie Yeadon takes readers to St. Louis’ new City Foundry STL to view some of the coolest togs for both men and women to beat the area’s customarily oppressive summer heat.

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Arts & Culture

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The Trio Grooming & Glamour Landscape FEATURE: Fashion at the Foundry

60 Local Eats 61 Show & Tell 62 The Wine Life 63 FEATURE:

RHYME AND REASON

Saint Louis Poetry Center

Erin Quick, executive director of the Saint Louis Poetry Center, reflects on the importance of that institution in specific as it turns 75 and on verse in general in this piece by LN copy editor, staff writer and rhymester Bryan A. Hollerbach.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Get ready, get excited and get your squad, St. Louis. City Foundry STL – set to be the most popular hub for dining, entertainment and shopping in the metro area this season – is finally slated to open its food hall on Aug. 11. We know what you’re thinking after a year of staying home – how fast can I get there, and when I do … what should I wear?

Don’t fret! Flip to Page 44, where LN fashion contributor Katie Yeadon shares her top style picks for metro area men and women that will take you from socially distanced to socially active at the innovative marketplace this season. And because summer fun is definitely not reserved for daylight, starting on Page 24, LN contributor Drew Gieseke shares a guide to the best stargazing spots in the metro area, courtesy of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. But don’t just up your game on the weekend – elevate your workday, too. Starting on Page 18, Gieseke gives all those returning to the office (or settling into a more permanent remote schedule) a plethora of fabulously healthy, convenient lunch options in the metro area – from graband-go to delivery to quick pick-me-ups. And for those looking to deepen their connection to their community as the pandemic-era pace quickens, turn to Page 63, where LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach chats with the executive director of the Saint Louis Poetry Center, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, about the communal need for the art form and how to get involved with the center itself. Happy summering!

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extension of what we’re doing today.” Tacony Corporation supports its customers not only through providing high-quality products that they can benefit from selling but also through working with them from the beginning through to after every sale, with an additional focus on educational training. “It’s really about that customer experience, giving them superb products and making our independent sellers profitable with training,” Humes says. “It’s that support that sets us apart.” While Tacony Corporation has eight offices across the country, it remains committed to supporting the metro area community and giving back. Tacony Family Foundation partners with local charities, and even when company leaders were unsure about their business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a sewing and cleaning company they were able to give donations for mask-making and cleaning products. “Our efforts stayed up even when times were unsure,” Humes confirms. “We really want to give back to the community we’re in.” Tacony Corporation, 1760 Gilsinn Lane, Fenton, 636-349-3000, tacony.com

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Rhythmic Rams Remix By Sasha Shanker

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hrough Rhythmic Rams, the Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School community service club, students can visit metro area senior living facilities to teach dances to residents. In so doing, the club seeks to boost residents’ health through enjoyable exercise and to help them make meaningful connections with students. Rising seniors Ellie Gira and Hailey Kim and I established Rhythmic Rams, which operates under the guidance of Summer Beasley, head of the MICDS dance department. Although known for organizing in-person events at local senior living facilities, the club has digitally adapted its program to account for COVID-19 pandemic safety. Given the pronounced vulnerability of residents of senior living facilities to mental and physical hardships amid the pandemic, Gira, Kim and I filmed outdoor solo dances in front of a green screen. That yielded the 30-minute Rhythmic Rams Holiday Special – a fun, easy

instructional video that seniors can dance along with. The video also integrates cultural diversity by collaborating with metro area nonprofit Bal Vihar of St. Louis, which seeks to promote Indian culture among children. “I love the narration and guidance throughout, as well as the variety of music and backgrounds,” states Laura Greenberg, community engagement manager at University City’s Gladys & Henry Crown Center for Senior Living. The club hopes to produce another themed dancing video in the near future. “I had a lot of fun filming and editing the first video,” Gira says. “Although it is something small, I think we as a club can make a difference reaching out a virtual hand to these communities that we would be frequenting if not for COVID-19.” The club has reached out to many senior living communities worldwide. Gira, Kim and I hope Rhythmic Rams Holiday Special can help spread the joy of Rhythmic Rams outside of the metro area –

especially necessary during these difficult times. Although difficult to lens under COVID-19 restrictions and time-intensive to edit, the video was all worth it knowing the joy it will bring. The online world has no boundaries, so with this video and, hopefully, subsequent videos, we can have an even larger outreach.

View Rhythmic Rams Holiday Special at rhythmicrams.weebly.com/videos. Sasha Shanker is a rising senior at MICDS.

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aw, real, powerful and humbling, the subjects that appear in front of St. Louis-based photographer Joe Martinez’s lens each portray their own story in earnest. “Everyone has a story,” he says. “I am interested in telling stories of people who are breaking down barriers and taking up space in places they normally aren’t welcome or seen in.” Coveted by top national publications for his authentic imagery, Martinez says he is humbled by those he’s met along the way, including U.S. Rep. Cori Bush – the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress – whom he photographed for the January cover of Teen Vogue. “The experience of photographing this person who I respect so much, this person who has broken so many barriers … to have this St. Louis crew in [Washington,] D.C., to photograph this St. Louis icon was really special,” Martinez says. “It was high pressure and intense, in the midst of COVID-19 and the riots at the Capitol – all of that was surrounding that shoot. It was, for me, the most important work I’ve done so far.” That’s no light claim, given his résumé, which includes tough subjects like his portrayal of the first police academy at a historically Black college or university for Time magazine. “From a personal standpoint, it was difficult for me to capture these Black students who want to make a career out of being a police officer,” Martinez describes. “I admired them for doing something outside the norm. There’s a bravery to it. I had my own questions, too, about why they chose this.” Martinez says he strove through his photographs to show the tension in the students’ decisions to follow a career path that holds many challenges and complications within the Black community – a decision that Martinez explains has often put them at odds with their families, friends and communities.

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“There was always, during that assignment, this cloud that hung above what they were doing and why they were doing it, especially at that time – a year out from Breonna Taylor’s death,” the photographer remembers, referring to the March 2020 fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Black woman by police. Martinez notes that attempting to commit to film the inspiring intentions of the young cadets – many of whom expressed their hope to change the system of racial profiling from the inside – was extremely challenging for him, as he navigated the intricacy of that story through a multiday shoot that captured the students both

in the classroom and in training. Martinez traces his love of photographic storytelling back to vacationing as a child with his family and his father’s encouragement to document the moment. He always aims to minimize the amount of editing and post-processing work he does, to ensure the final photo shows a candid depiction of what he witnesses. “I’m interested in capturing the true essence of people, who they are and their stories, and finding a way to bring that together visually,” Martinez says.

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ears before her first breast cancer diagnosis, Amy Camie was inspired to record a cassette tape of harp music to help a family friend in hospice care. At the time, the classically trained professional harpist had yet to experience the ravages of cancer on her own body. She had yet to undergo chemotherapy, radiation, a mastectomy and the loss of her hair. “A spark lit up inside of me, and my adventure into this unknown world of music and healing began,” Camie says. Several years later, when her father was diagnosed with cancer, Camie recorded the CD New Love – awaken to yourself to help him experience peace and healing after surgery. “I never set out intentionally to help so many people through my music,” she says. “Today, I play inspired music that soothes the soul so that people in emotional, physical or mental distress can remember the harmony and love within them.” Adopted at 1 month of age by a couple who were both music teachers, she explains: “My wonderful parents, Kenneth and Jean Conrady, nurtured my natural gifts.” Classically trained, Camie began piano lessons at age 5 and harp lessons at 10. She credits her father with encouraging her to play the harp because, as the director of music in the Alton School District, he had a vision of a harpist in the high school orchestra. Camie began teaching harp lessons in 2007 when her own teacher was readying to retire. “I knew it was my responsibility to continue the lineage of training that had been so generously passed to me,” she relates. “My students love that our harp lessons are also life lessons, as we use music as a means of self-discovery.” Camie and her husband, John, have two sons and live in St. Louis County. “John continually inspires me to discover and embrace the fullness of who I am so I can share my gifts with the world,” she says. Camie calls her life “a beautiful tapestry of a loving family, spirituality, music research, healing concerts, keynotes and presentations on conscious self-care, and sharing inspired music that sings from the depths of my soul.” A 1983 graduate of Alton High School, Camie then graduated from Indiana University in 1987. She says her role in helping people through music has evolved naturally over the years: “It’s almost as if the music reaches out and finds the people who could benefit.” Camie listened to her original music, The Magic Mirror, during her two personal journeys with breast cancer and now – as a Certified Clinical Musician through the Havre, Montana, organization Harp for Healing – has embarked on a plan to help patients worldwide. Funds are currently being raised for the Therapeutic Harp Music Study Fund at St. Louis’ Siteman Cancer Center for a clinical trial exploring the impact of The Magic Mirror on anxiety levels in newly diagnosed adult cancer patients scheduled to receive chemotherapy. Those wishing to learn more or to donate to the Therapeutic Harp Music Study Fund should phone Dina Althardt at 314-935-4550. All donations are tax-deductible.

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s workers return to the office – or settle into a more permanent remote work reality – more and more of them will likely find themselves searching for healthy and convenient lunch options around the metro area. From grab-and-go spots to delivery services to brand-new restaurants on the scene, fuel your 9-to-5 with these excellent establishments offering midday meals here.

New on the Scene Find your new favorite go-to office lunch by checking out this trio of options generating buzz locally:

 Farmer’s Fridge: Best known for smart vending machines that dispense freshly made salads, Farmer’s Fridge shifted to delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. A must-try for people looking to enjoy inspired, healthconscious lunches, it now offers home or office delivery in the metro area, with customers able to choose among vibrant salads, bowls, sandwiches and more.  Beets & Bones: Expected to debut in Clayton later this summer or early this fall, the highly anticipated Beets & Bones will reportedly feature cold-pressed juices, organic bone broths and creative, thoughtful spins on popular dishes.  Vitality Bowls (Creve Coeur): Another soon-to-open destination, the Creve Coeur Vitality Bowls marks the second location in the metro area for the popular franchise. With more than a dozen different bowls featuring ingredients like açaí, kale, strawberries and other fruits and veggies, it may just be one of the best healthy lunch options hereabouts.

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 Deer Creek Coffee: So much more than a coffee shop, Deer Creek offers an expansive dining menu of hot and cold sandwiches, sweet and savory salads and tasty snacks like hummus and protein balls. Of course, it never hurts to get a latte or cappuccino from the espresso bar, either.  The Daily Bread: There’s always a salad (or sandwich) with your name on it at The Daily Bread. Customers can choose from more than two dozen different options – from colorful Italian and summer salads to salmon fillet and BLTs – plus plenty more at this local favorite.

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here’s no better way to cap a perfect summer day than by turning your gaze to the stars. Thankfully, the metro area has what you need to take a sightseeing tour of our galaxy – and beyond. From tips and best practices to handy tools and great spots to set up shop, here’s your guide to everything you need to know about stargazing locally. Before you get started, whether as an astronomy amateur or a seasoned pro, every stargazer needs to keep in mind a few key tips. “The farther you are away from city lights, the better,” says Jim Small, president of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. “You also want clear skies in general, but beyond that, it also makes a difference whether the air is really turbulent.” Small likens air turbulence to the heat waves that radiate off a road. The more turbulent the air, the more difficult stargazing can be. But this isn’t the only factor worth considering. Small recommends a handy forecasting tool called the Clear Sky Chart – a website that helps astronomers determine how cloudy or clear the sky will be in their celestial neck of the woods within a few days. Brommelsiek Park Stargazers can use the tool to determine four different This St. Charles County park was constructed astronomical variables: transparency, seeing, cloud cover specifically for astronomical purposes. Check and darkness. Transparency indicates how transparent the it out during public stargazing viewings atmosphere is at any given time; seeing indicates the sharpness hosted every Friday night – beginning at of a telescopic image; cloud cover indicates how cloudy the area dusk – at the Astronomy Viewing Area. is at a given time; and darkness shows how dark the sky will be (assuming no light pollution and a clear sky). Dr. Edmund A. Babler In the metro area, stargazers can use both the Danville Memorial State Park Conservation Area chart and the Council Bluffs Recreational Whether hiking or camping, don’t miss an Area chart. evening among the stars at this popular park. With the basics squared away, your next step is to obtain the right tools. Washington State Park “Your first investment should be a decent pair of binoculars,” After you’ve had the chance to check out Small says. “You can spend $25; you can spend $500. But it’s the awe-inspiring petroglyph sites at this more the size that matters.” park, make sure to stick around for a celestial Small recommends a pair of full-size binoculars to get the lightshow beneath the night sky. job done, ideally “10x50,” which view an object 10 times closer than the naked eye and which feature a 50-millimeter objective Danville Conservation Area lens that can be easily held by hand. Anything bigger, and you’ll Best known as a prime location for likely need a tripod to steady the binoculars. photographers looking to capture the stars, The best part? Local residents don’t even need to purchase this conservation area lies roughly 75 miles their own pair. west of Ladue, in Montgomery County. “If you check with any of the libraries in the area, we developed a program starting in 2014 where you can go to the library to check out a telescope or a pair of binoculars,” says Small, who points out that there are almost 200 telescopes available in St. Louis city and county libraries, as well as other locations hereabouts. Beyond that, for the best stargazing spots in the area, check out slasonline.org for a list of dark sky locations selected by the SLAS to make the most of your stargazing experience. Finally, astronomy aficionados, keep an eye not only on the stars but also on the calendar so you don’t miss year-round events hosted by the SLAS!

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he metro area’s only full-service spa for men celebrates five years in business in September, but it’s already unwrapped its gift: This June, Iconic Male Grooming Spa opened its second location in Creve Coeur. LN spoke with owner Jessica Brown about the spa’s successes, its challenges and what Iconic Male’s recent growth means for the metro area. “I feel like [the new location] will give a greater reach,” Brown says. “We chose that location [because] there are a lot of offices there with our prospective clients.” Of course, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has impacted this strategic positioning, as some area offices either remain closed or have employees working remotely or on a hybrid schedule. That hasn’t dampened the barbershop and spa’s optimism, though. “We are St. Louis’ No. 1 spa for men,” Brown says. “We offer services from haircuts to straightrazor shaves, manicures and pedicures, facials, full-body waxing and massage.” Reviewers rave about the sophisticated vibes and down-to-earth professionals, and a complimentary bar proves to be a top crowd-pleaser. “I take my son here to get his hair cut regularly,” says Sarah Johnson of the spa in an online post. “My husband got the best haircut of his life here, and he said he loves the perks … Everyone is so professional and nice!” Clients, or “icons” as the spa calls them, are extremely valued by the staff, Brown explains. In a show of appreciation and care, the original location in Ballwin recently held a raffle to benefit one of its clients who is undergoing a second battle against brain cancer. The large gift basket featured a variety of bourbons, a Jack Black facial kit and two branded whiskey glasses. The proceeds supported the client’s family as he underwent treatment at Rochester, Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic. At Iconic Male, Brown says “full-service” means providing luxuries that address both appearance and internal comfort. Clients can opt

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for a barber experience, with tailored haircuts and sculpted beard trims, or treat themselves with a relaxing straight-razor shave, complete with a hot towel wrap. The spa experience extends to nail treatments, waxing services and facials. Customers can also indulge with hour-long massages for the feet, hands or body. Products used at the spa are available for purchase to use at home, including from top-of-the-line brands like Kevin Murphy

and Jack Black. “[Jack Black’s] face buff is my No. 1 favorite,” Brown adds. So, how can clients expect to feel after leaving Iconic Male? “This word was determined by our clients,” Brown says. “Iconic.”

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE! By Pat Raven, Ph.D., and Julie Hess

une’s nasty heat wave made me revisit watering options for our garden and containers. Although we have a great irrigation system installed, I’d never learned to use it completely. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I finally had the time to read the manual and begin to use it more efficiently, but many of the pots and baskets are not “online” with it yet, so I’ve been out dragging hoses to keep many things alive. That hands-on experience reminded me of how many tricks and tips I’ve picked up over the years – and I want to share a few of them with you: Invest in convenient watering wands. First, there’s no perfect watering wand. In the first year, they all might be great, but over time, they crack, leak and drip water down your arms and legs. It’s not you – we all suffer from this. So plan on replacing your wands annually if you don’t want wet feet. Also, storing them indoors in the winter may prolong their utility.

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This year, I selected two new models: the short wand measures about 14 inches, has an adjustable nozzle with the essential “shower” mode (my favorite for watering pots) and also has a latch to keep the water flowing without causing hand cramps; the long wand is much the same but measures 3 feet to easily reach hanging baskets. Adjustable-length wands do exist, but take heed – they’re typically first to develop annoying leaks. Use in-line shut-off valves. If your hose doesn’t have a built-in shut-off valve, add an external one to keep from crimping the hose to temporarily shut off water flow. A crimped hose develops annoying kinks that increase watering frustration. Driving cars over a hose also increases aggravating kinks, as doing so can weaken its wall structure or crush connectors. Multiply the supply. Adding brass manifolds in Y or four-gang units at the faucet allows hoses to remain connected for different applications. If your sprinkler is running and

you want to mix fertilizer, these handy devices make it possible to split one faucet into two or four. Solid, quality brass ones, incidentally, are worth the extra cost. Stop leaks. Good hoses are less likely to drip. To better prevent annoying wateringequipment leaks from occurring, use only premium hoses and full-size rubber or neoprene replacement hose gaskets. Choose a bright color, like red or pink, to help make them more visible in place or find one if it pops out. A fresh gasket is always the first step to try when addressing a leaking hose. Hose-mender kits are also available if a leak is in the hose itself and not the fittings. I hope that these tips help you stay dry – and that despite the metro area’s withering summer heat, your garden collects all the water it needs for verdant foliage and abundant flowering!

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Date Night

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Off-the-shoulder, voluminous sleeves and added pops of color will look effortless and cool while you’re out and about this season. On her: Cinq à Sept Adly Stripe smocked top, $265, Neiman Marcus (neimanmarcus.com) rag & bone Maya high-rise denim shorts, $165, Neiman Marcus Coin necklace, $175, Vie (viestlouis.com) Gorjana Venice necklace, $70, Cha Boutique (shop-cha.com) Gorjana Taner hoop earrings, $60, Cha Boutique Cobra interlocking bangles, price available on request, BaubleBashSTL (instagram.com/ baublebashstl) On him: AG slim-straight jeans in 20 Years Flyover, $225, Mister Guy (misterguymens.com) The Normal Brand Active Puremeso tipped polo, $62,

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here is no day more personal than your wedding, and Genovese Jewelers has the selection that guarantees your jewelry will complement both your dress and your style. “Every bride has a different personality,” confirms executive buyer Katie Kelly. “Certain brides will be all about the glamour and want to be decked out for the best day of their life, while some brides want the focus to be the dress and not the jewelry.” Across the board, Kelly notes that brides-to-be typically don’t look to follow whatever jewelry is en vogue at the time, instead trending toward classic pieces that will stand the test of time. When looking back at photos, no one wants to think about how outdated the fashion choices were. Classics include a tennis necklace that complements any neckline and can vary in karat weight so brides can go simple or extravagant. For earrings, the style can range from studs to chandelier-style depending on how the bride wears her hair. Bracelets tend toward the simple and understated, so they don’t take attention from the engagement ring. “We always want the bride to feel comfortable,” Kelly says. “The timeless pieces are things you can wear the rest of your life and pass on.” At its core, no matter how glam or traditional, wedding jewelry is there to complement the dress. “If there’s lace in the dress, brides will go for a filigree design in the jewelry,” Kelly explains. “If it’s a more clean style, then they might go more simple or traditional.” Brides can trust Genovese to custom-modify jewelry passed down from a parent or grandparent that can be incorporated as the “something borrowed” element of the wedding. And beyond jewelry for the big day itself, the jeweler also offers monogrammed jewelry for bridesmaids or cufflinks for groomsmen. Genovese will always offer the very best in custom engagement rings, as well. “We want to make a friend through the engagement ring process,” Kelly concludes. “The engagement and wedding is a huge part of our relationship with the couple.” Start your big day off right, with a jeweler that understands how to make you shine. Genovese Jewelers, 12460 Olive Blvd., 314-878-6203, genovesejewelers.com

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Offering the best in custom engagement rings and a wide selection of wedding jewelry, Genovese Jewelers guarantees that the bling you bring to your big day suits you. Look to Genovese to custom-modify vintage jewelry for your “something borrowed,” as well.

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Tennis necklaces are a classic choice for brides; perfectly complementing any gown’s neckline and coming in varying karat weights so you can go simple or extravagant. Visit Genovese Jewelers to find the necklace and additional wedding jewelry for your perfect day.

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he year 2020 changed how many looked at thee ffu unctionality ty in their kitchen, and that has affected design trends for the most-used room ki in the house. With people spendingg twi tw twice wice as much time in the kitchen kitchen, merging style with function has never been more important. “Everyone is in their homes all the time, living and working there,” says Mosby Building Arts senior designer Laura Powderly. “It’s absolutely affected what people are looking for.” Shifts toward a more open feeling with open shelves instead of wall cabinets befits a certain type of organized homeowner, while many are realizing does not necessarily match with their lifestyle. In today’s digital age, having an electrical system that functions well is a must, and adding undercabinet lights and USB charge ports for small electronics allows for customization and frees up the backsplash area. “You can move your outlets to where you need them most in the kitchen,” explains Mosby designer Amy Avery Shaw. “It’s way more functional.” When it comes to style, the all-white kitchen trend that has been all the rage has shifted toward an exploration of bolder colors and textures. While white will always be popular, and cabinetry remains a classic place for it, the trend of using all-white for cabinets, backsplash, countertops and more is phasing out. Instead, clients have begun to use white as the base while throwing in a pop of color on the countertop or backsplash to make an impact. More adventurous homeowners have been exploring cabinets in greens and blues and other bold shades.

Eye-catching element ents have expanded beyond paint colors, as well well. “II would say layerin layering different textures and colored finishes is rising in popularity,” Powderly says. “Not sticking with stainless steel everything.” Mosby Designers Laura Powderly and Amy Shaw “What we’re seeing in the fashion world, in our earrings and our necklaces, you’ll see in the interior design,” Shaw adds. Just as the layering of textures and mixing of metals in jewelry grows in popularity, people are looking to vary the colors and materials of their kitchen fixtures. Another constant in kitchen design in St. Louis is the city’s distinct transitional style – finding a middle ground between traditional and modern elements. “There’s really contemporary and really traditional ornate extremes, however, St. Louis is somewhere in the middle most of the time,” Powderly says. “I don’t think you’ll see this style go away.” Wherever you fall on the design spectrum and however you use the space in your world, Mosby Building Arts wants to help you design the kitchen that fits your needs. 645 Leffingwell Ave., St. Louis, 314-909-1800, mosbybuildingarts.com

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Don’t miss this bright, spacious 4-bedroom, 3½-bath, 1-story home, situated in sought-after Town and Country. This lovely home sits on a gorgeous, private lot and has been beautifully maintained by the current owner.

Situated in the Ladue School District, this beautiful home features 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and exceptional millwork. The kitchen includes a gas range and double ovens, and the family room has views of rear gardens, as well as a gorgeous fireplace and wet bar. $1,650,000

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Situated on 3-plus acres, this stunning twostory home features soaring ceilings, an elegant dining room and an exceptional master bedroom with two walk-in closets. Enjoy a private setting with an expansive rear deck overlooking the in-ground pool, patio and lavish professional landscaping.

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Including the most sought-after amenities, this Frontenac home features hardwood floors throughout the main level, custom woodpaneled doors and three marble-and-stone fireplaces. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes high-end appliances, a large island and a builtin espresso machine. $2,395,000

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Doug & Esther Cohen have been married for 20 years and together have built over 300 homes in the St Louis area. Their company, Douglas properties, currently has some exciting new homes getting ready to be finished. At 764 Elkington located in Olivette & in the Ladue School district this home is priced at $1,195,000. This home offers over 5,000 sq ft of finished and high detailed space. With a main floor master suite, this floorplan is conducive to all age groups since there is also featured a nursery adjacent to the master suite that can later be converted to a sitting room or office! Over in Creve Coeur and on Graser Lane, Douglas Properties is gearing up to break ground on two new homes. Each of these homes will feature all of the main bedrooms on the 2nd floor and will also include finished lower levels in each home. These two new homes are priced at $1,195,000 - $1,495,000.

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Saint Louis Poetry Center

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LOCAL EATS

Coma Coffee Roasters By Mabel Suen

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his May, Coma Coffee Roasters moved across the hall from its original location in Richmond Heights’ University Tower – and added a dinner menu and bar program. Siblings Macy and Corbin Holtzman own the popular establishment, which opened in August 2016. Their family, in turn, owns and operates Richmond Heights’ St. Louis Commercial Real Estate, which oversees the building’s leasing and construction. “What’s important for us is creating a space where people can come with their friends and family or even just a place to study and chill out by themselves,” Macy Holtzman says. “We want our guests to feel really comfortable in the space while enjoying something really special from us.” The approximately 3,500-square-foot establishment – almost twice the size of the original location – features a simple modern design

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and two stories. The first floor holds a 360-degree bar, while the second offers a lounge area with communal seating. A larger kitchen lets Coma offer more food and beverage options into the evening. “The evening service, ‘Coffee Until Cocktails,’ features a full bar menu with beer, wine and spirits,” Holtzman continues. “It’s a unique concept to St. Louis, as our focus is specialty coffee and incorporating coffee drinks into alcoholic beverages.” The bar program includes its own set of signature cocktails, such as a blackberry sage Manhattan with bourbon, blackberry-sage syrup, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters. Six taps dispense local beer, cold brew, nitro cold brew – and Jameson Irish whiskey. Holtzman describes the culinary menu as classic casual and approachable comfort foods. Guests can choose among a number of

sandwiches like a Buffalo chicken sandwich, as well as shareable plates including a whiskey onion flatbread with mozzarella, goat cheese, whiskey onions, bacon, chives and a port reduction. The menu also offers local products like gingerand-pork dumplings from St. Louis’ Crispy Edge Global Potstickers and a quartet of “loaded toasts” served on wares from Mr. Meowski’s Sourdough of St. Charles. For dessert, customers can indulge in a warm-skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanillabean ice cream. “I think if people love what we’re doing here during the day, they should come check us out at night,” Holtzman concludes. “While everything is still really familiar, it’s an elevated take on classic food and drinks.”

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Local Theater Returns!

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By Mark Bretz

hile national COVID-19 vaccine rates rise and metro area residents enjoy whatever normalcy has returned this summer, the local theater scene is bustling once again. As more and more companies open up, here are a few of the performances to look forward to this summer.  The Muny returns to its outdoor stage in Forest Park for the first time in nearly two years when Smokey Joe’s Cafe opens on Monday, July 26. With approval from the City of St. Louis Department of Public Health, The Muny will open all 11,000 of its seats to the public, encouraging patrons who are not vaccinated to continue to wear masks. Following Smokey Joe’s Cafe, which runs through Aug. 1, The Muny will present The Sound of Music from Aug. 3 to 9, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers from Aug. 12 to 18 and On Your Feet! from Aug. 21 to 27. It will close with Chicago from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. muny.org  STAGES St. Louis will welcome patrons to the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center on Aug. 6, when it presents Always … Patsy Cline, its inaugural production at the spacious new venue. Executive producer Jack Lane, retiring artistic director Michael Hamilton and their troupe will show Patsy Cline through Sept. 5, followed by the

STAGES debut of the long-running Broadway jukebox musical Jersey Boys, from Sept. 24 through Oct. 24. stagesstlouis.org  Stray Dog Theatre returns to its home at the Tower Grove Abbey for an outdoor presentation of the three-man show Art, from Aug. 5 to 21, followed by productions of Blue/Orange and Who’s Holiday this fall and winter. straydogtheatre.org  With its production of King Lear playing to sold-out audiences in June, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival will present productions of Othello by its touring company from Aug. 3 to 29 throughout Missouri and Illinois, as well as a new work, Shakespeare in the Streets: The Ville, at the Annie Malone Children’s Home from Sept. 9 to 11. stlshakes.org  The sixth annual Tennessee Williams Festival will take place from Aug. 19 to 29 in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. The Moon and Beyond, Tennessee Williams and the Central West End will include presentations of The Glass Menagerie and other Williams-related works. twstl.org  Max & Louie Productions has announced its comeback to local stages with the St. Louis premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things, based on Cheryl Strayed’s New York Times bestselling essay compilation of the same title. The play follows

Sugar, an online advice columnist who helps reallife readers seeking her counsel on sundry topics. The show runs from July 29 to Aug. 8 at The Grandel. maxandlouie.com  Union Avenue Opera returns to performances with an abbreviated and re-imagined 2021 season titled Opera Under the Big Top. The noted opera company is presenting Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann (Tales of Hoffmann) on Friday, July 23, (a matinee) and Saturday, July 24, at the Big Top in St. Louis’ Grand Center district. On the same dates, with the matinee switched, Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) is taking the spotlight. unionavenueopera.org  The Midnight Company follows its June presentation of Here Lies Henry with an expanded version of Now Playing Third Base for the St. Louis Cardinals … Bond, James Bond at The Chapel until Sunday, July 25. First presented at St Lou Fringe a few years ago, Joe Hanrahan’s one-man show tells the story of a teen boy living in St. Louis in 1964. midnightcompany.com  Finally, First Run Theatre returns with an original work entitled Look Into My Eyes, written by Robb Willoughby and directed by Robert Ashton, from Aug. 13 to 22 at the Kranzberg Black Box Theater. firstruntheatre.org LadueNews.com | JULY 23, 2021

THE WINE LIFE By Stanley Browne

2020 GARZÓN RESERVA ‌ rapes: 100% Albariño G Location: Uruguay Owner: Alejandro P. Bulgheroni Winemaker: Alberto Antonini Approximate Retail Price: $18 Website: bodegagarzon.com TASTING NOTES Color: Lively pale gold with greenish reflections Aroma: Clean and balanced with hints of citrus and white florals Taste: Round and elegant on the palate with a persistent, full and refreshing finish

lthough the topic of wine from South America usually calls to mind Argentina and Chile, a lesser-known, albeit thriving, wine community centers on Uruguay. The sole South American

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nation entirely south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Uruguay rests on a continental block known as the Río de la Plata Craton, which exposes some of this planet’s oldest soil and gives the region a unique terroir. The nation has numerous microclimates, which allow for the planting of several worldwide varietals, including the Spanish native albariño. That white varietal typically yields light, crisp and refreshing wines, with floral aromatics and tropical fruits on the palate. Bodega Garzón was founded by billionaire Alejandro P. Bulgheroni and his wife, Bettina, with the dream of creating Latin America’s most state-of-the-art winery with sustainable farming and clean winemaking practices. They use an intricate underground gravity-fed system in making wine, and Bodega

Garzón ranked as the first winery outside the U.S. to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building certification for sustainability. Situated in Punta del Este, a city and resort on the Atlantic coast, the winery occupies a perfect spot to contribute to the area’s frequent tourism. A delightful and unique experience, Bodega Garzón’s 2020 Reserva tastes bright and acidic, but if met with a dancing palate becomes a white wine that fits easily under the category of “Patio Pounders.” Food Pairings: Grilled or sautéed whitefish, trout or salmon all pair nicely with this wine, as do salads with light vinaigrettes, hard cheese and salamis.

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne owns Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves.

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of the Saint Louis Poetry Center

The executive director of the Saint Louis Poetry Center discusses rhyme and reason alike as that local treasure celebrates its 75th anniversary.

“But when we do make time for it, poetry offers insight and or poetry in the U.S., 1946 marked a memorable inspiration for daily living. … Poetry helps us feel seen, and poetry year. The nation naturalized W.H. Auden, who still helps us see others. Is there a more necessary human capacity right also remained a Brit. Ezra Pound – declared to now than that kind of empathy?” be of “unsound mind” for misadventures during When asked to choose a single poem to spark an interest World War II – landed in a Washington, D.C., in poetry in a reader – young or less than young – Quick gently psychiatric hospital for a dozen years. Gertrude demurs: “Oh, my, this is like asking to choose a single song to spark Stein left the world; Patti Smith entered it. an interest in music – I mean, where do you even start? What time And locally, the Saint Louis Poetry Center came into existence. period? What country?” The metro area, of course, has enjoyed a long and illustrious She continues by relating what inspired her own love of the background with “marquee” poets, including Sara Teasdale, who form: “I have visceral memories of my dad reciting Lewis Carroll’s won the first award that would directly be reclassified as the ‘Jabberwocky’ to me as a young Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and T.S. child – so fantastic and ridiculous! Eliot, who ranks as one of the Surely that was my spark. But I indisputable giants of 20th-century suppose the poems that, as an Anglo-American verse. adult, made a poetry reader out of In that light, Erin Quick, the me for life were ‘Persimmons’ by center’s executive director, makes Li-Young Lee and ‘Lucy Cat’ by the an enthusiastic, even passionate late Donald Finkel. I would also case for the continuing significance encourage readers to check out the of poetry – and, by extension, of the mural on High Low’s building with center itself. the late Shirley Bradley LeFlore’s “I think poetry has always been ‘This Poem.’” integral to life, though certainly And how would Quick tempt there are aspects of our world an “unaffiliated” poet or poetry today that make it uniquely so,” devotee to become a member of Quick remarks. the center (which nowadays has American poet, painter and social its HQ in St. Louis’ Covenant Bluactivist Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who Grand Center neighborhood, after died in February at the age of earlier occupying a number of 101, supposedly once called verse other locations)? “eternal graffiti written in the heart “In a word: community,” she of everyone.” Quick relates that replies. “Becoming a member, our cultural landscape calls for the – Erin Quick you join a community of over 200 life-affirming pulse of that graffiti, individuals who share your love perhaps now more than ever. of poetry and its transformative “Most obviously, the pandemic power. For 75 years, Saint Louis Poetry Center has been offering has dislocated so much in our daily lives and literally taken the opportunities to engage with poetry in meaningful ways and lives of millions,” she says, “so it’s no surprise that people are turning support the work of local poets through artistic and education more to poetry right now – for comfort and solace, for excitement programs, all within the supportive community of its members. and pleasure, for protest and solidarity, for joy and connection.” “Membership perks vary by membership level, and we have As a formative influence of the form on most folks, she cites some new items, like T-shirts, that will be available to members the role of nursery rhymes in the cognitive development of human later this year … I would encourage anyone who is ‘poetry curious’ linguistic ability. “The tricky part, I think, is to make time for it,” Quick continues. to check out one of our workshops or readings, which take place “For one thing, poetry makes you slow down – something that often virtually right now, to see what we’re up to – and perhaps discover feels counterintuitive in our fast-paced modern world. For another a new favorite poet right here in St. Louis.” thing, reading itself has changed with the rise of digital media. We scroll more than we turn pages, taking in language much faster Saint Louis Poetry Center, 3301 Washington Ave., No. 2D, St. Louis, and abbreviated. stlouispoetrycenter.org

For one thing, poetry makes you slow down – something that often feels counterintuitive in our fast-paced modern world.”

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1151 Whitmoor Drive Weldon Spring • $699,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

1092 Whitmoor Drive Weldon Spring • $939,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

1167 Hidden Creek O’Fallon • $624,900 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

4 Dorothy Ann Court St. Charles • $989,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

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1876 Spring Mill Creek St. Charles • $995,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

24 Windcastle Drive St. Charles • $1,279,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

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220 Northlind Drive Defiance • $1,329,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

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