October 15, 2021 by Ladue News

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CONTENTS Design & Décor

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LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith speaks with the owners of Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, the metro area boutique expanding its reach to help every Latina have the quinceañera celebration of her dreams.

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The Trio Grooming & Glamour Landscape FEATURE: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom FEATURE: The Solarium

Gatherings & Goodwill

Front & Center JAVA JOY Just in time to provide some warmth for autumnal mornings, LN staff writer Amanda Dahl dishes the steamy details on 10 metro area purveyors of coffee.

On the Cover

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Arts & Culture

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Student Spotlight Against the Odds Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Coffeehouse Guide

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56 Show & Tell 58 Local Eats 59 Arts Speak 60 FEATURE: Vintage Vehicles

Courtesy of the organization’s general manager, Jon Faust, awe-inspiring autos take the spotlight in this feature devoted to the St. Louis Car Museum in Overland, from LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

The Saint Louis Art Museum presents “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration” showcasing art from the confluence region of the state from the past millennium, starting on Page 10. Pictured: attributed to Anna Jane Parker, American, c. 1841-1918; Quilt Top, Pieced Log Cabin, 1875-1900; silk and cotton, with some earlier textiles; 78½ by 73 inches; The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Gift of Jean and Jerry Jackson and Bob and Helen Jackson Brewster 2021.194.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Nothing makes me happier than a hot cup of coffee. From the ritual of the pot bubbling in the morning, to conversations had over sips with friends, to the warmth the cup gives my hands while editing this edition at my desk, it’s my all-time favorite simple pleasure. A little liquid energy in my well-loved mug, and I feel as if I can conquer the world – or at least my to-do list.

So of course, when given the chance to assign LN staff writer Amanda Dahl to round up a guide to the best coffee in the metro area, I took a caffeine-fueled leap at the chance. Starting on Page 21, Dahl shares 10 must-try coffeehouses, shops and roasters in the area. And be sure to follow @laduenews on Instagram, where she’ll take you behind the scenes of every cozy pick each Monday this fall. If your enthusiasms lean more toward the automobile variety, flip to Page 60, where LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach details why the St. Louis Car Museum in Overland just might be a vintage car collector’s dream. And speaking of reasons to be excited, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith interviews the owners of Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, a St. Louis-based quinceañera dress shop that recently expanded to better serve the area’s Latino population and multicultural women. Read the story starting on Page 33. Whether you’re seeking joy in something as small as a cup of coffee or readying your family to celebrate a major milestone, I hope these pages offer the inspiration you need! Cheers,

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Discovery & Celebration By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum

eflecting the bicentennial of Missouri’s admission to statehood on Aug. 10, 1821, the Saint Louis Art Museum is celebrating through an exploration of art that spans well over the 200 years of statehood. “Art Along the Rivers” will exhibit art from the confluence region of the state, characterized by the joining of the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers, from the past millennium. The exhibition looks to highlight what connects the people of this region and therefore is organized thematically rather than chronologically. “These are things you wouldn’t think to put together, but looking around, you take away some surprises,” explains curator of American art Melissa Wolfe. “It’s a discovery – we want people to go around the galleries with surprise on what’s put together. There are some very famous things and some local things, and they’re given the same attention because it is about art that was produced here.” Examples include an embroidered suit jacket by an Alton artist displayed beside a vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau, one of the leading ceramists from the Art Academy of People’s University in University City. Both pieces showcase elaborate textures and layers of color and hold the same weight in the exhibition. Additionally, through spanning 1,000 years, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art by Native American nations, European immigrants and African Americans, as well as their experience in the same region. The thematic organization, as well as reaching out to a wide variety of institutions and collections, puts the rich diversity of the state on full display. “It was incredibly fun to reach into local collections,” says Amy Torbert, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation assistant curator of American art. “Small historic houses, historical societies throughout the area, a bed-and-breakfast in Hannibal – it’s incredible how many loans we’ve gotten in the pandemic.” Visitors to the exhibition, as well as those who access it through the museum’s website, get another layer of discovery through the audio guide. Houston chandler, American, 1914–2015; Gorilla, c.1946; wood; 8 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/8 inches; saint louis Art museum, museum purchase1124:2010; © Houston chandler

wazhazhe (osage) artist; Wedding Coat, Plume Hat, 1900s; epaulet pair, c.1830; coat: cloth and metal, hat: feathers and cloth, epaulets: velvet, thread and gold; overall: 77 x 42 inches; denver Art museum:native Arts Acquisition Fund, Gift of mrs. Harry english 2021.80-82a,b; photography courtesy denver Art museum

Adelaide Alsop robineau, American, 1865–1929; associated with Art Academy of the American woman’s league, university city, missouri, 1909–1911; Scarab Vase (Apotheosis of the Toiler), 1910; porcelain; 16 5/8 x 6 inches; everson museum of Art, syracuse, nY, museum purchase 2021.199

Fred conway, American, 1900–1973; Grand and Olive–St. Louis, 1946; oil on masonite; 21 15/16 x 39 13/16 inches; museum of Art and Archaeology, university of missouri, Gift of scruggs-Vandervoort-Barney, inc. 2021.104;© Heirs of Fred conway

Joseph paul Vorst, American (born Germany), 1897–1947; After the Flood,c.1940; oil on board; 28 x 36 inches; crystal Bridges museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas 2021.156; photography by dwight primiano

Typically, the guide is narrated by the exhibition’s curators or a colleague. However, in this instance, Wolfe and Torbert thought it imperative to have members of the community speak about the art of their home. For example, Abdul-Kaba Abdullah, a community developer who oversees murals in the Grove business district, is the narrator for a photograph of a mural from 1968 in north St. Louis. Called the Wall of Respect, it showcased past and current African American leaders. “He tells what that means to him as someone who oversees current murals,” says Torbert. “His thoughts and others really personalize these objects in a way we never could achieve ourselves.” “Art Along the Rivers” runs through Jan. 9, and Wolfe and Torbert hope that visitors go in with curiosity and come out with inspiration and discovery that they can take into their own lives.

Joe Jones, American, 1909–1963; We Demand, 1934; oil on masonite; 48 x 36 inches; loan courtesy of the Butler institute of American Art, Gift of sidney Freedman 2021.3; © Heirs of Joe Jones

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Aiming Even

HIGHER By Oviya Srihari

fter a year of online programming, nonprofit Aim High St. Louis – an academic enrichment program for middle school students dealing with challenging circumstances – has returned to the classroom, with a busy schedule for the year ahead and an eye on expansion. “There were many challenges online,” says Julie Angelica, the program’s executive director. “The quick turnaround to redesign the program was really challenging because a big part of Aim High is connection [and] community relationships, which is lost virtually. This was really informative in helping us make decisions about what we wanted to do moving forward as we continue through the next phase of the [COVID-19] pandemic.” Although the online-only programming proved successful, students and staff alike were excited

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for the opportunity to return to an in-person format this past summer. “My favorite moment of coming back to Aim High in person was me being able to see new faces and old faces,” says teacher’s assistant and program graduate Chris Jones. “It made me feel extremely proud and happy to see so many come back despite the pandemic going on.” Pulling off the return to in-person programming required balancing safety, education and fun. In addition to required masking, students transitioned to a block

schedule, consolidated to a single campus and took part in contact tracing, but camp favorites, such as the end-of-summer talent show, Career Day and field trips, were still made possible. “Everyone was going to show up with some emotional and psychological effects of living 18 months during a pandemic,” Angelica explains. “The important thing about running the program was recognizing the importance of human connection, of the relationships that are so central to what Aim High is about.” Aim High also has kept busy during the school year. The organization hosted Luminosity – its annual fundraiser – at Ladue’s John Burroughs School on Sept. 21, and has planned in-person Saturday sessions year-round, the first of which took place on Sept. 11. “[Luminosity is] our way to bring together and celebrate all the people that make it possible to do this program tuition-free,” Angelica says. “We couldn’t do it without a community who believed in our students and mission. Now we are collectively starting to think, ‘What do we need to do now? How do we manifest greater equity into the lives of the communities we serve, so that we eventually don’t need to be here?’ That’s the goal.”

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Thomas owen manche (1947-2021) After serving in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969, St. Louis native Thomas Owen Manche spent 20 years in the fine jewelry industry before he made the decision to pursue his true passion – interior design. In spite of having no formal training, the graduate of Webster Groves High School began freelancing until he met prominent interior designer Diane Breckenridge and was hired as a full-time senior designer. He launched Tom Manche Interiors two years later, and his hands-on, detail-oriented style earned him faithful clients and design projects in St. Louis and other markets. During his nearly 25-year career as owner of Tom Manche Interiors, his work was regularly featured in St. Louis magazines and newspapers and was seen in two interior design books. Manche also was awarded second places for best interior design in both the living room and dining room categories of St. Louis AT HOME magazine’s 2011 Architect & Designer Awards and third place in that publication’s traditional home category the following year. Manche considered it an honor to have been judged and awarded by nationally known interior designers, architects and magazine editors. Manche generously supported various community organizations, including the Arts and Education Council, the Saint Louis Science Center, The Sheldon, the St. Louis Symphony, Dance St. Louis, St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Miriam School and Magdalene House transitional housing for women. He was a devout member of Christ Church MeMorial eucharist Cathedral, using his and interMent talents in several church Oct. 30 ministries, programs and 1 p.m. restoration projects. He christ church cathedral, 1210 lOcust st., st. lOuis also enjoyed collecting fine art, antique furniture, Those wishing to attend the service in person silver and jewelry. must register online at Manche passed away christchurchcathedral.us peacefully Sept. 10, by Oct. 27. All attendees 2021, at age 74. His life is are asked to arrive early celebrated by his beloved enough to allow for children, Laura (Joe) Buhr COVID-19 screening and social distancing and are and Kevin (Jaime) Manche; required to wear masks his grandchildren, Alex for the entirety of the Buhr and Grace Manche; service. The service also and his siblings, Mary will be livestreamed on (Ron) Kinney, Steve (Gail) the church’s website and recorded and posted for Manche, Janet (Kevin) later viewing. Short and Joan Davis.

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AGAINST THE ODDS

Journey’s Journey By Brittany Nay | Journey maternity photo by Tammi Elbert Photography; Journey and Cruiser photo courtesy of Longmeadow Rescue Ranch

or a local horse aptly dubbed Journey, the rough road to recovery has reached a sweet conclusion: The mare recently welcomed a happy, healthy colt at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, the Humane Society of Missouri’s haven for numerous abused and neglected horses and farm animals. Journey first trotted into metro area residents’ hearts as one of 10 surviving horses among 29 involved in a horrific trailer truck crash last October on Interstate 44 in Franklin County, an hour southwest of St. Louis. Early in her rehabilitation at the Union ranch, Longmeadow staff discovered Journey had become pregnant prior to the accident. In celebration, Missouri photographer Tammi Elbert donated her services for a nature-inspired maternity shoot for the mare – complete with florals styled around her swelling belly. “People were very excited,” says Amanda Mullen, the ranch’s director. “We had a baby cam showing Journey, so people could follow the livestream video … during the daytime. As horses often do, [Journey] delivered overnight, so people were able to see her new colt the next morning.” The fortunate foal was named through a survey on the ranch’s website that received almost 5,000 votes, with more than 1,500 choosing the winning moniker: Cruiser. “Cruiser was one of the ideas from staff to go along with the travel theme of Journey … and we thought it was a cute name,” Mullen says. “Cruiser was the good thing that came out of the tragedy of the wreck.” Cruiser is the second success story at Longmeadow that emerged from a tragic crash. Twist of Fate, the “painting” horse nicknamed Twister, also was born to a horse rescued from another Franklin County accident, in 2006. Like Journey, his mother was being transported for slaughter at the time of the incident, but a “twist of fate” led to Longmeadow, Mullen explains. Journey, now considered a senior horse at almost 21 years old, and Cruiser, who will be two

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months old on Saturday, Oct. 16, will be available for adoption once the colt is weaned – a process that typically takes about eight months. “[Journey] is trained for riding, so [she] could potentially be a horse for a first-time rider, but she wouldn’t be able to do any athletic disciplines,” Mullen explains, adding that Cruiser will “only go to a family who has experience working with foals. He is taking in every experience, so he learns how to behave and interact with people. [He] will need another horse to show him the way.” Those interested in visiting the once-skittish, now-friendly new mom and her adorable growing foal, as well as the ranch’s 80 other horses and 75 farm animals, including ducks, chickens, pigs, goats, alpacas and llamas, can do so during the open-house hours of noon to 3 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Masks are required indoors, Mullen notes.

From medical rehabilitation to pregnancy to the birth of Cruiser, Journey’s yearlong journey with HSMO has turned tragedy into triumph with the help of the ranch’s dedicated staff. As staffers continue to care for the lucky pair, contributions can be made to a special fund for the horses by clicking on the donate tab at longmeadowrescueranch.org/babycam. Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, 480 Joseph’s Road, Union, 636-583-8759, longmeadowrescueranch.org

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Jessica Z. BrownBillhymer By Alice Handelman

essica Z. Brown-Billhymer enjoys the thrill of bringing people and institutions together by working behind the scenes to make things happen. The founder and president of Gateway Media Literacy Partners, she has forged relationships as a newspaper reporter; as a television producer, talent and writer at KSDKChannel 5; in management at Southwestern Bell (now AT&T); in a myriad of volunteer positions; and as a higher education educator and media literacy education proponent and consultant. Brown-Billhymer is the most recent recipient of St. Louis Press Club’s Catfish Award, which goes to a member who has made exceptional contributions to the field of communications and to the club. “It’s a humbling honor, indeed, and I am eternally grateful for group recognition of my work from an organization that supports something I’m seriously committed to: journalism scholarships,” she says. Brown-Billhymer took the lead as the producer and host of the club’s “IN THE NOW” initiative. “Our ‘IN THE NOW’ conversations are available for free at stlpressclub.org,” she says. “It is a series of more than 30 conversations with a variety of area communications professionals who talk candidly about their unique professional and personal experiences early on in the unfolding [COVID-19] pandemic.” Born and raised in Chicago, Brown-Billhymer says she is a product of “a great public school education.” She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism for three years. “Those foundational journalism roots are forever with me,” she says. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in journalism from Northeastern University, Boston, and a master’s degree in communications – interactive media, with an emphasis on content management and media literacy, from Webster University locally. Brown-Billhymer has worked as a Webster University adjunct professor for 19 years, with adjunct stints at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and University College at Washington University in St. Louis along the way. She says of her online teaching this year: “The pivot went smoothly thanks to Webster’s excellence with that transition. Some students exhibited unusual stress, but a little hand-holding goes a long way. The term ended positively. I asked the students to actually download their work to keep as a piece of their history, since we focused on the unfolding pandemic.” She has been married to Curtis P. Billhymer for 35 years, and the couple has two daughters, Leslie and Jacqueline, and one granddaughter. She is a lifetime member and former two-term national board member of the National Association for Media Literacy Education, a member of FOCUS St. Louis and a board member of the Citizens Education Clearing House, University of Missouri-St. Louis. She says her “aha” moment relating to media literacy came in the mid-’90s when she was the board member in charge of the Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts’ Creating Critical Thinking program, “where we became known nationwide for our exemplary effort pairing television stations with schools to help them master critical thinking about media. I realized quickly that this combined much of what I was all about: education and media.” Soon after, she imagined a community organization focused on media literacy and media literacy education. In 2004, Gateway Media Literacy Partners was born. In 2007, having been acknowledged by the national and international community for its regional efforts, that organization hosted the national conference on media literacy education and, that December, became a nonprofit, with Brown-Billhymer serving as its first president, a position she held until 2015. U.S. Media Literacy Week and UNESCO’s Media Information Literacy Week is Oct. 25 to 30. “We urge all citizens to always have conversations about how we can better deal with the barrage of media messages, both as consumers and creators, and to making sense of media in the digital age,” Brown-Billhymer concludes. An innate storyteller and award-winning photographer and writer, Alice Handelman provides Ladue News readers with a glimpse into lives that enrich St. Louis.

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The Annex Coffee and Foods 8122 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, 314-731-6329, theannexstl.com This relatively new Old Orchard gem serves tasty sandwiches with house-smoked deli meats and specialty foods that you can shop. Whether you grab your morning cup of joe here or stop in after work to sip on a cocktail and pick up a few special pantry staples, The Annex aims to be your favorite neighborhood hang.

But first, coffee. these coffee shops, coffeehouses and roasters are the perfect spots to help you get into the autumn spirit.

Photo courtesy of Blueprint Coffee, by Courtney Miener

Blueprint Coffee Multiple locations, blueprintcoffee.com

T.S. Eliot, the Nobel Prize winner and lauded poet who hailed from St. Louis, famously wrote, “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.” If you feel coffee has an intrinsic value in everyday life, LN has the scoop for you! From fresh roasts and warm pastries to friendly vibes and scrumptious eats, nothing offers comfort quite like these metro area establishments on a crisp autumn day.

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From seed to cup, the relationship between farmer and café is paramount at Blueprint. Transparent about its roasting process, Blueprint takes pride in creating a balanced cup for consumers to imbibe. Its newest location, High Low at the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, combines the literary arts and a gallery for the ultimate cool scene.

Coma Coffee Roasters 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Richmond Heights, 314-250-1042, comacoffee.com Coma Coffee recently moved to a larger space, expanding its menu to include dinner and a bar program. Dine on elevated coffeehouse classics and gourmet comfort food, such as loaded avocado toast or delectable flatbreads and dumplings. Pumpkin spice latte fans must try Coma Coffee’s version, which features real pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Coma Coffee Roasters, by Cameron McCarty

The Crooked Tree Coffee House 559 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, 636-669-5282, crookedtreecoffee.com Named for a bent catalpa tree found on nearby Lindenwood University’s campus, this coffeehouse is also rooted in the historic St. Charles community in a 150-plus-year-old property. Order the Aubracado, a savory breakfast sandwich, or the Sriracha Hotcha Salmon Wrap, paired with the off-menu “world’s best cup of coffee,” a drink that arguably lives up to its name.

Picasso’s Coffee 101 N. Main St., St. Charles, 636-925-2911; 1650 Beale St., St. Charles, 636-410-8348; picassoscoffeehouse.com At Picasso’s, coffee is an art form. Ruminate or converse over microroasted java or appreciate the local art showcased on the establishment’s walls, which is also available to purchase. Picasso’s is nestled on historic Main Street in St. Charles, with brick walls and carved furniture, and in the mixed-use area of The Streets of St. Charles. Photo courtesy of Picasso’s Coffee, by Brooke Hankins

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The big name in specialty coffee from the Lou, this roasting facility and commercial business boasts numerous locations in addition to its flagship shop in the local DeMun business district. This season, try the seasonal baked maple pumpkin latte or Oatchata cold brew, or dig into the autumnal harvest bowl or pumpkin-flavored pastries.

Northwest Coffee Roasting Company 4251 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, 314-371-4600, northwestcoffee.com This small-but-bustling roasting facility and coffee shop in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood offers excellent outdoor seating, with bonfires to brighten up the colder seasons, in addition to a pleasant tented area. Northwest roasts coffee beans from around the world, so sip on a flavorful varietal or smooth blend or even a smoothie at this CWE treasure.

Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar 7401 Hazel Ave., Maplewood, 314-239-3156; 1155 Saint Louis Galleria, St. Louis, instagram.com/oliverscf Home of the #STLFlowerWall, Oliver’s Coffee + Flower Bar visually stuns with a wall of fresh flowers at its storefronts. However, it is the pastries and sweets from local bakeries and colorful coffee concoctions, like the fan-favorite powder pink mocha with steamed strawberry milk, that encourage you to linger.

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Sump Coffee 3700 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, 917-412-5670, sumpcoffee.com The man behind the bearded Sump Coffee logo, Scott Carey, and his partner Marz Yamaguchi are the masterminds behind this South City favorite. Discover single-origin light roasts, seasonal selections, cold brews and espresso drinks, plus a small selection of freshly baked goods, with minimal accoutrements (a choice of whole, oat or almond milk) to let the brews truly shine. Photo courtesy of Sump Coffee Roasters, by Kayla Lindsay

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SKIN-DEEP By Amanda Dahl

hanging negative perceptions of plastic surgery is no easy task, but Kate Schoemehl is on a mission to show that the effects of feeling beautiful are felt much deeper than the skin’s surface, as evidenced at the metro area’s first Botox bar, Metro Medspa. “A lot of women feel like aesthetic treatments are inaccessible,” Schoemehl says. “We are trying to offer a space for women of every age and every lifestyle. There is so much around feeling beautiful. It instills confidence. You feel empowered. You feel ready to face the world.” Part of what Schoemehl calls “demystifying aesthetic treatments” is creating a communal experience, similar to what guests feel when entering a dry bar to get their hair blown out and styled. Steering away from the private clinical settings where injectable treatments behind closed doors can make patients feel as if what they’re getting done should be hidden, Metro Medspa aims to create a social atmosphere – even encouraging guests to take part in social media. “Have it be something where you are proud of the place and coming to get these treatments,” Schoemehl encourages. “These treatments can be an opportunity for us to lift each other up and feel good. We can embrace aesthetic treatments as part of self-care.” With 12 years of experience in the aesthetic industry, alongside her husband, who boasts 20 years of experience, Schoemehl brings cuttingedge procedures from New York City, where she began, to the Midwest, turning a laser hair removal clinic into a full-service medispa in south St. Louis County. “We grew it until we were bursting at the seams,” she recalls. “We had a waitlist and couldn’t hire more staff because our treatment rooms were packed. We had proved the concept. Then we had the opportunity to build out my dream [with Metro Medspa].” The Botox bar is run entirely by women, whom Schoemehl affectionately refers to as “the girl gang.” “I’m lucky to be the face of [Metro Medspa] and to get to talk about it, but … the girl gang are

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SEEING RED By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess

he seasonal leaf extravaganza has arrived, with vibrant colors everywhere. This year’s above-average rain has brought our trees into autumn with extra pigments, and the fall show should be tops. As chlorophyll drains away, colors besides green become more visible, for a kaleidoscope in the red-orange-yellow chromatic sector of xanthophylls and anthocyanins. For an autumnal wonderland, take a road trip to Gray Summit in Franklin County to visit the Shaw Nature Reserve. Also, right now, enjoy peak fall color nearer by visiting the Missouri Botanical Garden, Tower Grove Park and the maple arcade at Art Hill in Forest Park. To plan future leaf-peeping travels, keep this fabulous predictor handy: smokymountains.com/ fall-foliage-map. It gives national predictions, county by county, as to the estimated dates of peak leaf-viewing. Also, if you’re shopping for new purchases, now makes an excellent time to visit area nurseries for other varieties with stunning leaf colors.

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Although I love all fall colors, I find deep scarlet reds the most dramatic. Autumn also makes the perfect planting time, so grab your spade! And consider these plants to brighten your home garden’s leaf show: Trees. The best-known group of plants for stunning fall color is Acer, the maple genus. Sugar maples, such as Legacy and John Pair, display excellent mixed colors, yellow-red-orange, but for true brilliance, go with the red maples, A. rubrum. Dozens of rubrum cultivars – like Autumn Fantasy, Burgundy Belle, Embers, Firefall and Sun Valley – bring serious color to a garden. Japanese maples, such as Bloodgood and Fireglow, offer fun color all summer long but flash in a big autumnal finale with intense scarlet reds. Plant these small maturing trees where the late

afternoon sun will light them from the back. Chinese pistache, oaks (burr, shumard, white) and black gum provide more brilliant crimson choices. Shrubs. Ninebark, service berry, viburnum, Virginia sweetspire, highbush blueberry, ‘Brilliantissima’ chokeberry, ‘Grace’ smoke tree, crape myrtle, oakleaf hydrangea and the stunning red native sumac likewise offer reliable scarlet shades. Unfortunately, the most commonly grown red-leaved shrub is burning bush euonymus – an invasive exotic that should be removed from the landscape. Vines. Boston ivy has earned fame for its consistent coloration, and the native Virginia creeper displays similar brilliance; both cling to surfaces by sticky holdfasts, though, so take care where you grow them.

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Bidi Bidi Bom Bom – a St. Louis-based quinceañera dress shop – is expanding to better serve the area’s Latino population and multicultural women.

hile on a road trip together, Rafael and Racine Martir conceptualized a dress shop in the metro area that would better serve the area’s Latino community, particularly Latinas in search of their dream gown for their quince años (the Latin American celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday). As they brainstormed, the song “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” by beloved Latina musician Selena played over their car’s speakers, and that inspired the business they’d start in their basement in the fall of 2019 and grow to serve Latinos not just locally but nationally. “We really noticed there was a lacking space for culturally appropriate clothes for Latinos [in the metro area],” Racine Martir says, describing the initial motivation to open the store. “Most families had to travel out of state – they had to go to Chicago, to Texas, or go back to Mexico – to find the gowns that they really need for their events.” The store resides on Lackland Road in a space the Martirs recently expanded to twice its original size to accommodate increased inventory, which includes multicultural wedding gowns in addition to quinceañera dresses and accessories. The husband-and-wife duo are also scouting areas just across the eastern state border in Illinois for their second location, with hopes to eventually open stores in cities across the U.S. “Why did we go bigger? [Because] our store is just doing wonderfully,” Racine Martir raves. Such success could not be assumed after a year when numerous quince años and weddings were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, Rafael Martir notes that they had planned to expand the store prior to the pandemic but decided to wait it out. “We were scared,” he reflects. Their income depended on the comeback of in-person events, and since those early-pandemic events have now been rescheduled, business at Bidi Bidi Bom Bom has been booming. Before opening their store, Racine and Rafael Martir had worked with quinceañeras as a photographer and a DJ, respectively, and they continue to offer those services today. Racine Martir compares the scale of these celebrations to that of a large wedding, with a year or so of preparation required and hundreds of guests expected. A quince años, sometimes called a “quince,” is a rite of passage for young Latinas, or quinceañeras, entering womanhood. Traditions include a formal ceremony or Catholic Mass,

St. Louis is so rich in diversity, and we’re trying to work on servicing those underserviced communities, because not everyone’s wedding dresses look the same. – Racine MaRtiR

a moment of trading flats for heels, a fatherdaughter dance, a court of damas (ladies) and chambelans (their escorts) and a lively reception – but each family honors this milestone differently. “We want every girl to have the quinceañera of her dreams,” the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom website states. “Your quinceañera dress should be a beautiful reflection of the woman you’re becoming, and a symbol of your style and taste. Our collection of quinceañera dresses is a stunning array of bold colors, large flowing princess ballgown skirts and all the sparkle you’ve been dreaming of.” For spring 2022, Racine Martir expects dazzling, detailed capes and trains to increase in popularity. Other trends she’s noticing are dresses with hidden pockets, large crowns with colorful stones and dresses that literally light up. “Lights in dresses are getting really big – I have a few gowns that have customized lighting inside them that are really beautiful,” Racine Martir describes. “There’s battery packs hidden in the gown, and you can see the whole skirt light up! It’s so fun.” She advises those who have never shopped for quince dresses before to start the search about a year before the big event. Dresses

typically need three to eight months for shipping and customizing, depending on the brand and designer. In part, Racine Martir attributes Bidi Bidi Bom Bom’s growth in clientele to the growth of the metro area’s Latino population. According to a recent U.S. Census Bureau analysis by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, those who identified as Hispanic/Latino in St. Louis County increased from 2.5 percent in 2010 to 3.7 percent in 2020. The Martirs hope to also serve people from other cultures with the addition of a desi bridal collection, plus more traditional white wedding dresses and tuxedo rentals. “St. Louis is so rich in diversity, and we’re trying to work on servicing those underserviced communities, because not everyone’s wedding dresses look the same,” Racine Martir adds. Since 2019, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom has provided gowns to customers across the U.S. and even in Mexico through virtual fitting appointments. Like Selena’s song, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom is empowering Latinas near and far, with optimism for what the future holds. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, 10428 Lackland Road, St. Louis, 314-656-6260, bidibidibombomstl.com, @bidibidibombomstl LadueNews.com | OctOber 15, 2021

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nspired by nature’s beauty, The Solarium is The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis’ breathtaking new outdoor venue designed with the most luxurious special event accommodations in mind. “Like a blooming botanical garden, The Solarium is special – it’s not a typical ballroom or meeting space,” says Amanda Joiner, the hotel’s general manager. “Our clients were looking for unique event venues … and also had the desire to be outside. Those were the launching points that allowed us to imagine The Solarium.” Over more than a decade in the venue’s making, the hotel partnered with Atlantabased architecture and interior design firm The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry to bring the blossoming vision to fruition. At slightly more than 3,000 square feet, the glass-paneled, sun-drenched venue abounds with plant life. That foliage focal point is featured in a 60-foot planter bed of lush greenery and blooming hydrangeas, as well as a latticed ceiling laced with ivy, all complemented by a sage hunter green color scheme that evokes a garden aesthetic throughout the space. The structure’s sleek glass roof and removable glass-panel walls, which can be taken down in the spring and summer and installed in the fall and winter, allow for allweather, year-round events. “You don’t have to worry about sun or rain or being too hot or cold,” Joiner explains. The versatile venue can play host to a multitude of occasions, from charitable galas to holiday soirées to corporate events to weddings and more. Two additional glass panels allow the space to be divided into three distinct sections. In addition, three sizes of round cocktail tables and multiple mobile bars can accommodate 190 seated diners and 225 guests for drinks. Hosts are invited to make the feel and tone of the space their own, whether they prefer a chic, modern occasion or an elegant, charming gathering. And no matter the event time or weather, guests can enjoy a breeze from beautiful overhead fans during sunny days or, on cool nights, an 18-person mobile fire table while relaxing on cozy patio furniture amid heaters. The venue has recently welcomed corporate receptions and bar mitzvahs, as well as charitable events and galas. “The Solarium is the perfect place for nonprofit organizations who want to do something over the top for the most charitable guests,” says Joiner, adding that the outdoor space appeals to hosts looking to stage safe events amid the ongoing pandemic. The Solarium is one of many recent renovations for The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, including the recently opened Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Casa Don Alfonso, as well as The Bijou, another picturesque event space. The Solarium at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, 314-863-6300, ritzcarlton.com/stlouis

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Championship Catering

2249 Woodson Road, St. Louis, 314-606-9520, championshipcatering.com

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Hotel Saint Louis

705 Olive Street, St. Louis, 314-612-4928, stleventsales@hotelsaintlouis.com

Innsbrook Resort

596 Aspen Way Drive, Innsbrook, 636-928-3366 ex. 9884, innsbrookweddings.com

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Kenrick’s Meats & Catering

4324 Weber Road, St. Louis, 314-631-2440, kenricks.com

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4915 Washington Blvd., 314-361-4411, mahlerballroom.com

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100 Hemsath Road, Augusta, 636-482-4500, noboleisvineyards.com, weddings@noboleisvineyards.com

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8001 Clayton Road, Clayton, 314-527-0944, tailoredgents.com

The Bridal Shoppe

525 Bailey Road, Crystal City, MO 63019, 636-931-8464, bridalshoppeinc.com

The Diamond Bar

13360 Clayton Road, Town and Country, 314-548-5100, thediamondbarstl.com

The Dogwood

4308 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-349-1242, info@thesocialaffairstl.com

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1801 S. 9th Street, 314-669-9339, thesweetdivine.com

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2603 Wild Plum Valley, Pacific, 314-991-6700, thevenuestl.com

Tower Grove Park

4257 Northeast Drive, 314-771-4454, towergrovepark.org/venues

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This magnificent Ladue estate on 7.6 private acres with extensive gardens and mature trees features exquisite décor and extensive outdoor entertaining spaces, including a 1,000-squarefoot pool house. Other amenities include a 10-plus-car garage, a vegetable garden and an elevator. $7,500,000

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Charming inside and out, this Webster Groves home is overflowing with architectural details, character and modern updates. The recent two-story expansion enhances the original floor plan with a large family room featuring a gas fireplace. The second floor offers a stunning, vaulted master suite. $849,900

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY By Maggie Peters | Photos by Tara McLain of St. Louis Real Estate Photography, LLC

800 S. HANLEY ROAD, NO. 6B • CLAYTON

xperience the height of Clayton living in this stunning, sophisticated, spacious condo in the highly regarded The Residence Condominiums. From the moment you enter, you’ll be wowed by the spectacular views and lavish building amenities. Professionally designed, renovated and customized with warm, high-end finishes throughout, your condo features gracious spaces for entertaining, dining and living. Highlights include the grand living room with a marble gas fireplace, a wet bar and built-in shelving; the elegant formal dining room; and the gorgeous kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, a center island, Danby marble counters, professional appliances and a perfect flow to the family room, featuring a granite gas fireplace. Retire for the night in your luxurious master suite with a spalike bathroom, an enormous walk-in closet and custom built-ins. This spacious unit also includes a private guest bedroom with a full bath, a private outdoor tiled patio, a custom home office and two assigned garage parking spaces – one with a charger for an electric car.

This 2-bedroom, 2 full-bathroom and 2 half-bathroom home in Clayton is listed for $1.8 million.

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The Danforth Center’s Education team seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists.

The Danforth Center hosts partners from around the world to build scientific capacity.

Danforth Center Principal Investigator Allison Miller, PhD (center), and her lab are working on sustainable agriculture solutions.

Preserve and Renew the Environment Danforth Center scientist Dr. Allison Miller has brought in a $12.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation and founded the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute. New Roots will help in restoring natural ecosystems, as well as study how they function in order to work toward transforming modern agriculture to be more environmentally friendly. “For years, humans have grown crops to serve human needs, often at the expense of the environment,” Miller says. “[New Roots] offers an incredible opportunity to revolutionize the way in which we approach restoration of humanimpacted landscapes by focusing on both natural and agricultural ecosystems in tandem.” Danforth Center Principal Investigator Allison Miller, PhD

Danforth Center partnership, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food Agriculture, and Nutrition Innovation Center in East St. Louis.

Danforth Center scientists use plant science to help feed the world and heal the planet.

Enhance the St. Louis Region as a World Center for Plant Science “The evolution of the bioscience sector in St. Louis, especially ag-tech, is a critical driver in helping ensure that our economy is more globally competitive, with broader prosperity for all,” explains Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis and Danforth Leadership Council ambassador. Small business startups and ag-tech communities are relocating to St. Louis because of the Danforth Center’s expertise. “Those true connections between universities, nonprofits, large companies and small startups are so important to pushing our innovation into the hands of farmers,” adds Stephanie Regagnon, executive director of innovation partnerships at the Danforth Center. On top of its three core vision areas, the Danforth Center puts a focus on education and creating the opportunities for the next generation of plant scientists. The Danforth Center’s Education Research and Outreach Lab helps kids learn about science and nutrition and prepare them for jobs in the growing bio- and ag-tech fields in St. Louis. The Danforth Center also has partnered with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and the University of Illinois to bring agriculture and ag-tech careers to The Danforth Center was recently named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace. Visit “Careers” at danforthcenter.org. East St. Louis schoolchildren. The Danforth Center has set out to secure a healthy world for generations to come, and you can help! Donations are vital to the Center’s continued progress in each area of its vision, as is simply spreading the word to your community. Dr. Willian H. Danforth, founder, once remarked: “If you want to say what we’re trying to do in a few words: We’re trying to save the world. And we’d better get working on it.” The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N. Warson Road, Creve Coeur, 314-587-1234, danforthcenter.org A lAdue news speciAl promotion | laduenews.com | octoBer 15, 2021

GATHERINGS & GOODWILL URBAN SPROUTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

GALA EN BLANC Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

uests dressed in all white enjoyed a beautiful evening in downtown St. Louis’ cherished Kiener Plaza to support Urban Sprouts Child Development Center’s Gala En Blanc. The “Miami Nights”-themed event raised more than $270,000 to support the University City-based center. During a cocktail hour sponsored by Rémy Martin, guests decorated their tables while listening to the sounds of DJ Nune and We Are Root Mod. After the awards ceremony and live auction, guests danced and relaxed in the Club Miami cigar lounge hosted by Midwest Cigar Social. Co-chairs of the event included St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Erica and Herschell Randall. Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Gala En Blanc is the signature soirée benefiting Urban Sprouts Child Development Center. Every September, the community comes together dressed in white to dance the night away while raising funds to support the over 67 percent of our children and their families who would otherwise not have the means to attend Urban Sprouts. Urban Sprouts provides children with a nurturing environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning … Our goal is to support every child’s development as a socially capable, creative and inspired citizen. – ELLICIA LANIER, FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL UNITED 4 CHILDREN

LIGHTING THE WAY GALA Story and photos by Jon Gitchoff

ast month, United 4 Children hosted its hybrid in-person and virtual Lighting the Way gala at Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. Guests enjoyed live art demonstrations, appetizers, cocktails, live music and more. United 4 Children seeks to provide services to after-school programs and child care to ensure every child has the support to flourish. Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Our Lighting the Way gala is an opportunity for the community to help champion United 4 Children’s work supporting more than 40,000 childhood educators, families and children each year. We want to bring equity to early childhood education to ensure every child can thrive regardless of their race, ZIP code or ability. Our gala and our Change 4 Children monthly giving program are a couple of ways community members can see a big impact from their support.

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Razzle Dazzle Ball Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 314-292-5770, crisisnurserykids.org/events

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Celebrating 35 years of keeping kids safe, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s 2021 Razzle Dazzle Ball will be virtual so that everyone can experience its incredible diamond raffle, auction and inspiring presentation – hosted by KMOV’s Laura Hettiger. Thanks to presenting sponsor Centene Charitable Foundation.

L’Chaim 2021 Jewish Federation of St. Louis 314-442-3844, 314-442-3730, jfedstl.org/lchaim2021 The Jewish Federation of St. Louis hosts a virtual evening that celebrates community and giving. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit will share how Jewish values influence them as entrepreneurs with an inspirational Instagram account, celebrity clients and a hit Netflix series.

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SHOW & TELL

Welcome Back to the Fox! By Mark Bretz | Photos courtesy of Morris Mac Matzen (Pretty Woman), Matthew Murphy (Cats), and Matt Christine Photography (Mannheim Steamroller)

pproximately 18 months after the novel coronavirus dropped the proverbial curtain, theater has returned locally with the opening of new seasons at The Muny, The Rep, The Black Rep, STAGES and many others. Add to that growing list The Fabulous Fox Theatre, which has announced the return of huge touring productions to its expansive stage. In September, the Fox announced its return along with a series of COVID-19 protocols to be instituted from Oct. 1 through Jan. 2 for touring shows, as well as various concerts it will host. All guests over age 11 must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, as well as a photo ID to gain entry to the theater. In addition, patrons must complete a brief verbal health screening at the entry and wear a mask at all times inside the theater. Children under age 12 are not required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test but must wear a mask at all times. Other health precautions taken by the Fox include steps to reduce harmful airborne pathogens, viruses, bacteria, mold and odor. Technology recently installed in the theater’s existing HVAC systems emits ozone-free ions into the space to effectively neutralize all atoms and molecules, to ultimately provide a safer, healthier environment. The air filtration system also has been enhanced with MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) 13 filters, and the outdoor exchange is set to the maximum possible for each event’s weather conditions. Enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures include spraying the theater with a Total 360 Electrostatic Sprayer before each performance. With such extensive health procedures in place, the Fox is at long last ready to present its

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2021-22 Broadway series, as well as a number of other special events. This month, the theater is hosting its Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours, which explore the history of ghost sightings and unexplained occurrences reported there in its more than 90-year history. The tours are programmed with the assistance of the St. Louis Paranormal Research Society and are held at numerous times throughout the day on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. The U.S. Bank Broadway Series officially kicks off on Nov. 16, when Pretty Woman: The Musical begins a two-week run through Nov. 28, part of the beginning of its national tour. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical Cats returns to the Fox for performances from Dec. 21 to Jan. 2. Other shows slated for the Fox this season include presentations of The Prom (which had several St. Louis backers for its Broadway production) from Jan. 25 to Feb. 6; Tina Fey’s Mean Girls from Feb. 15 to 27; the venerable My Fair Lady from March 22 to April 3; the long-awaited return of the Broadway supersmash Hamilton from April 12 to May 15; and another romp through the jungle

for The Lion King from June 1 to 18. In addition will be a series of specials, including two holiday shows, A Magical Cirque Christmas on Dec. 9 and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical on Dec. 17 and 18. The Fox also is the site for the 35th anniversary tour of Mannheim Steamroller and its signature holiday music on Dec. 20. The 25th-anniversary tour of Riverdance comes to the Fox for performances from March 11 to 13, following a presentation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from March 8 to 10. The ever-popular Hairspray will be performed from April 5 to 9 at the Fox, reuniting Broadway’s creative team led by director Jack O’Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. In a news release, the Fox stated that all singleticket holders and Broadway series subscribers have options ranging from exchanges to refunds should they elect not to attend a performance. Single tickets for 10 of the Broadway shows are now on sale. Visit fabulousfox.com for more information.

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LOCAL EATS

Izumi By Mabel Suen

rom delicately prepared sandos in convenient grab-and-go packages to street food-style yakitori, Izumi is serving Japanese classics all over the metro area with a series of weekly pop-ups – all out of a bright red 1995 Subaru Sambar. When Kurt Bellon couldn’t make his semiregular trip to Japan following the postponement of the Olympics last year, he decided instead to bring a taste of Tokyo here. He started selling sandos (breaded meat topped with shredded cabbage, mayo and chile sauce, between slices of white bread with the crusts removed) last fall and, in June, added a separate pop-up devoted to yakitori (small marinated chunks of meat on skewers, often with vegetable pieces, and grilled). The concept gets its name from his mother’s hometown in southern Japan and draws inspiration from the Japanese fairytale of Momotarō – a boy born from a peach who makes friends by sharing food and ultimately makes the world a better place through his adventures. Each week, Izumi pops up at a different area business or event and uplifts the stories of Bellon’s collaborators. “One of the main things I’m focusing on with different pop-ups is highlighting immigrant stories that shape our community and make it so much better,” Bellon says. “My mother is from Japan, and my grandfather is Italian and grew up on The Hill. St. Louis’ storyline has a lot to do with immigrants – they shape our society and country, and I could not emphasize their positive impact enough.” Bellon, who has more than 15 years of experience in the culinary industry, previously served as the general manager of Chao Baan in St. Louis and also works as a prep cook at Bulrush, also in St. Louis. With Izumi, he hopes to explore and share with the local community the culture he holds dear. He currently prepares his roster of eight sandos at Nudo House and uses milk bread from Kim’s Bakery in Chesterfield. The handheld sandos draw inspiration from the quality prepared versions widely available at konbini (Japanese convenience stores), and they come ready to eat on the go. Offerings include tamago (a classic egg salad made with hard-boiled eggs, Japanese mayo, salt and pepper) and a tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) sando, which is also available in curry and eggplant renditions. Instagram-worthy fruit sandos come filled with

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vanilla whipped cream and whole strawberries, cinnamon peaches (an homage to Momotarō) and seasonal options like pineapple and mango. Izumi’s yakitori pop-ups, meanwhile, highlight a late-night tradition, featuring meat and veggies cooked by Bellon on a tabletop bincho grill. Options include chicken thigh skewers; tsukune (chicken meatball) skewers; shiitake-and-greenonion skewers; and shishito (mild chile) skewers – each cooked with a simple salt seasoning or dipped in tare, a soy-based sauce and glaze. Snacks and drinks are also available at each pop-up, including Pocky (chocolate-coated biscuit sticks) and Calpico yogurt drinks. “I really enjoy the one-on-one interaction of serving people good food,” Bellon says. “It’s all about being approachable and convenient.” Sando pop-ups take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Mondays (with a limited number of walk-up items available), with preorders opening the previous

Friday at noon. Yakitori pop-ups vary by date. For the most up-to-date information about Izumi’s pop-up locations, follow Izumi on Instagram.

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St. Louis Haunts By Drew Gieseke

o stranger to paranormal activity, the metro area boasts spooky mansions, haunted playhouses and even a zombie road, so ghost-hunters and thrill-seekers alike can enjoy plenty of spectral goings-on here this Halloween. The following are some of the strangest, most frightening area sites – sure to send shivers down any spine.

Spooky Sites Put your courage to the test by checking out any of these eerie locations around the area: Lemp Mansion | St. Louis: Built in the early 1860s, this infamous residence was home to beer baron William J. Lemp, head of the Lemp Brewery. While initially incredibly successful, his family suffered a series of mysterious deaths and suicides beginning at the turn of the 20th century. The dynasty crumbled as a result. The family mansion still stands, though, and rumor has it that nonalcoholic spirits linger inside – and guests are invited to tour the house to bear witness to the nearly countless hauntings. lempmansion.com/isithaunted.htm Zombie Road | Wildwood: Only the courageous should travel this supposedly haunted roadway – well-known in the area as an ectoplasmic stamping ground for specters roaming night. cityofwildwood. com/2035/rock-hollow-trail The Fabulous Fox Theatre | St. Louis: Strange encounters abound within this St. Louis icon. From a hissing woman scaring staff members to Depression-era audience members sitting in the seats, the Fox is no place to find yourself alone at night. Tour at your own peril! fabulousfox.com/events/ detail/ghost-tour

Haunted Tours These fright-seeing outings show off scary locations throughout the metro area and provide perfect opportunities for small groups of intrepid explorers of the supernatural. St. Louis Paranormal Research Society: This group of dedicated individuals hosts some of the most comprehensive ghost tours in St. Louis, including the Lemp Mansion and The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Also, it operates out of the previously mentioned Lemp complex, which puts the group right in the heart of the Lou’s haunted activity. seeaghost.com

St. Charles Ghost Tour: Guests who take their chances on this tour check out many of the creepiest sites in St. Charles, including a “lost graveyard” and an old church said to be frequented by a woman in white. stcharlesghosts.com

STL Haunted History: Led by engaging storyteller David Riordan, the STL Haunted History tour invites participants to stroll from the Morgan Street Brewery through Laclede’s Landing as they hear tales of deadly fires, exorcisms and more. stlhauntedhistory.com

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VaRoom! With a VieW By Bryan a. hollerbach | Photos courtesy of the St. Louis Car Museum

The St. Louis Car Museum in Overland is a vintage vehicle enthusiast’s heaven.

t the St. Louis Car Museum, yesterday’s automotive glories continue to shine today as brightly as classic chrome. Just a scan of the online listings of that Overland oasis of old-fashioned phaetons and sedans, coupes and convertibles, may prompt readers to revisit raptures of the past: Ford T-Birds long enough to warrant their own ZIP codes, a few Packards as stately as Manhattan mansions, a breathtaking Duesenberg in maroon and tan, some woodies that should have various visitors whistling Beach Boys classics. Jon Faust serves as the general manager of the climatecontrolled, 85,000-plus-square-foot museum, which opened in 1994 and which Joe Scott Jr. owns. Beyond showcasing roadsters of yesteryear, the facility buys, sells, consigns and trades classic, exotic, luxury and antique vehicles, and Faust can scarcely contain his own enthusiasm for its bounty of four- and two-wheeled beauties – many of which sport tail fins and running boards, and some of which may even boast rumble seats. In reflecting on autos the museum has displayed with pride over time, Faust basically goes into overdrive: “We’ve had one of the earliest Stanley steam-powered horseless carriages, from 1902; several early Ford production vehicles; a beautifully restored 1932 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Derham Tourster; a custom-built one-off 1941 Cadillac station wagon that was expertly executed, as if Cadillac built it themselves; iconic American classics from the 1950s; all sorts of import sports cars; many highly optioned muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s; and on and on!” Ultimately, when asked about the museum’s rarest of the rare, he names a 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster. “It was restored over seven years and shown at a concours level, and then parked on display by the former owner for 20 years,” Faust recalls. “It listed at $1,995,000 and sold this past December to a foreign collector. Very sharp car with unbelievable lines and craftsmanship.” At the moment, he cites a custom 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith as attracting the most attention and inspiring the most comments. “This was one man’s vision as he customized this vehicle year after year with embellishments of chrome and flamboyant enhancements,” Faust relates. “Part of the process was stretching the car forward and backward with new panels to a garage-busting 24 feet long. “The entire car was originally hand-built with a body made of aluminum – as are the new panels – and the balance of the car displays chrome everywhere you look, including horns and extra lighting. Very unusual and a great conversation piece.” A replica 1959 Ferrari 196S Dino Fantuzzi Spyder built by Italian craftsman Vincenzo Marciano ranks as Faust’s personal favorite from recent years. “It was exquisitely executed down to the finest detail, including all-Ferrari drivetrain, hand-formed aluminum body, Borrani wire wheels, side-exit exhaust, Plexiglas wraparound windscreen,” he says. “Only one original example survived the Ferrari racing days of the late 1950s and early 1960s, so that lone original could be worth millions. This unit we had the chance to own was car nine of 12 units built for enthusiasts around the world. Still very rare – and

very pricey. I very much enjoyed driving that car on a few special occasions – it made such a glorious sound.” In assessing the aesthetics of vehicles of the past with those of the present, Faust decisively embraces the former. “Today’s cars simply don’t compare whatsoever,” he says. “The unique shapes of past vehicle designs – coming to life from a paper idea to a vehicle driven on the streets – have given way to computer-aided aerodynamics, fuel economy, pedestrian safety and crash-testing. “Sadly, this current design philosophy forced all manufacturers to end up building cars that all look and perform about the same – just a different manufacturer’s badge

on the grille, for the most part. With the exception of the exotic ‘supercar’ market, the balance of the daily driven cars on the road today just don’t grab the attention you get when you’re out in a classic. I’d bet that if I had the chance to take you for a ride in any vintage car from our showroom, we’d have at least a couple honks or thumbs-up before we got to the first stoplight just because they stand out so much on the road. … ” Faust concludes by reflecting on the museum’s raison d’être. “We enjoy marketing our classic cars to enthusiasts looking for a fun weekend car to show proudly, to drive it to the local ice cream shop to draw a crowd, and to get involved in a classic car club or community events that support keeping these wonderful classic cars on the road for all to see,” he muses. “These vehicles all tell a special story about the past, where we were in history and what car culture was like around [then]. We encourage our local St. Louis residents to come have a look around – we have a little something for everyone!” St. Louis Car Museum, 1575 Woodson Road, St. Louis, 800-957-5707, stlouiscarmuseum.com

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We Sand, Finish, Install New Wood & Ceramic Tile. Free Estimates. 30yrs Exp.

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Painting

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Pet Services

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CONCRETE WORK Any Type, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Over 40yrs Experience.

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Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable & Clean Reasonable, Fully Insured Call John now for a Free Estimate!

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Senior Services Licensed Practical Nurse Companion will provided professional Full/PT private home care. Includes errands & house cleaning. Ref's. 25+yrs Exp. Call Toni 314-717-7131

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Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS

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Tuckpointing

Brick & stone, custom color pool caulking, drive-way power washing & caulking. All credit cards accepted. No deposit required,A+BBB rating.Angie’s List 2011, 2017 and 2020 Service Award Recipient.

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Vacation Rentals

Wanted

NAPLES FLORIDA RENTAL October, November & December 2021 and April 2022 Dates Available

Wanted

BREAKING NEWS…

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For Immediate Service Call 314-504-1999 1.50ct d diamonds d and d llarger to supply l our national customer base, and will pay an extra premium price to fill that demand. We are also looking to purchase at premium prices, 1ct-10ct diamonds any shape, gentlemen’s Rolex, Patek Philippe watches, etc. and signed jewelry by Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc. Will pay cash, check or bank wire.

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Family Owned and Operted In Service Since 1991 Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney, repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial • Tree Pruning & Removal • Plant Healthcare Program • Deadwooding • Stump Grinding, • Deep Root Fertilization, • Cabling & Storm Cleanup ISA Certified Arborists Brad Meyer MW-5286A Doug Beckmann MW-5755A Teresa Hessel MW-5754A

Tree Service Professionals. Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured. Call Michael Baumann 636-375-2812 for a free estimate & property inspection. You'll be glad you called!

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LAND WANTED St. Louis Business man looking for a piece of land to buy/lease within 1hr hour of St. Louis. Hope to have a cave or spring or both on the property. Fishing access would be desirable as well. Call Sean 314-608-2692.

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Wanted

Serious Private Art Collector

BUYING TOYS

seeking to buy old paintings.

1960-1990s TOYS, I LOVE COLLECTIONS! ACTION FIGURES, STAR WARS, HEMAN MONSTERS, ETC.

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Wanted

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Always Buying Old Clothing & Items, 1900-1980 Antiques, Art and Records

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SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's, , Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. Call 314-249-5369

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