12 I business profiles I
JULY 20, 2011 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE
There is more than one hill where St. Louisans can find outstanding Italian cuisine. The “Little Hill” in the heart of Ballwin, located at Holloway Road and Manchester Road, is home to Candicci’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. Bob Candice, a 30-year veteran in the Italian food scene, has carved Candicci’s a new place into the West County landscape, filling a void for true homemade Italian cuisine. “The atmosphere is casual, warm and inviting, the wait staff is friendly and efficient, prices are reasonable and the food – excellent.” Candice said. The dinner menu boasts more than 20 different pasta dishes, steak, veal and chicken entrees. The new and extensive wine list complements the menu. “But if you haven’t tasted the pizza, you are missing a delicious treat,” Candice said. “You name it – thin, handtossed or deep-dish – you won’t be disappointed.” For lunch, Candicci’s offers everything from wraps and burgers to great salads and sandwiches, as well as pastas. There always is something special happening at Candicci’s. Each day
features unique food and drink specials. Live music fills the air on Thursday through Saturday evenings, combining a festive atmosphere with outstanding food. The inviting bar area and newly remodeled patio are great gathering places for happy hour or after dinner. Catering is an integral part of Candicci’s’ business offering private parties, large or small, on or off the premise. Candicci’s is a one-of-a-kind restaurant, where Candice can be found around the restaurant chatting with the customers and assuring that their food and visit are memorable. In the Italian tradition, he truly makes the customer feel at home. “Visit Candicci’s soon for the ultimate Italian experience.”
Candicci’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 100 Holloway Road • Ballwin Restaurant, Catering & Delivery (636) 220-8989 www.candiccis.net
Midwest Music Central Painful waxing is a thing of the past – along with the high expenses of traditional waxing services. Known for its high-end, yet reasonably priced, full-body waxing services, European Wax Center is a second-generation, family-owned salon without the “ouch factor,” for which traditional waxing methods are known. “My wife always complained about how painful waxing was, and she hated the irritation afterward,” said owner Dennis Lowery, who co-owns the salon with Brad Frame. “So when we discovered the European Wax Center’s virtually pain-free approach, bringing it to the St. Louis area was a no-brainer.” The key is a four-step process that cleanses, protects, waxes and rejuvenates the skin. The wax, specially formulated in Paris exclusively for European Wax Center, is alcohol-free, has a low melting point and is applied by licensed estheticians at warm bath water temperature. The wax then sets as one continuous elastic layer, adhering only to the hair follicle, not the skin. Because of its strength and elas-
ticity, the hard wax can be removed without adhesive strips, which cause discomfort and redness. Best of all, clients are invited to try it out for free. “Women receive a complimentary bikini line, eyebrow or underarm service on their first time in,” Lowery said, “while men are treated to no-cost eyebrow, ear or nose hair removal.” The relaxing, luxurious space, which offers a mini retreat, cannot be beat. European Wax Center has become a nationally recognized brand, with 240 locations across the country and a recent international expansion into Canada. Today, guests recognize European Wax Center as an industry leader in providing guests the ultimate waxing experience. European Wax Center 1640 Clarkson Road • Chesterfield (636) 536-0777 www.waxcenter.com
The quest to buy a piano or organ ends at Midwest Music. Manager Bob Gray is there to answer all questions about the purchase. The store sells primarily pianos, organs and digital pianos. “Midwest and I make the perfect musical match,” said Gray, who is widely known in music retailing as “The Music Man.” Bob Gray began piano lessons at age six, added drums until age 11 and then switched to the cello. In his youth, Gray played with orchestras and symphonies. Gray was the personal pianist for August Busch III, played for all Cardinal functions and in the Cardinal Club until Mark Lamping left. Gray still performs at receptions, country clubs, events and parties. He specializes in the Big Band era, has a repertoire of more than 1,000 songs from memory and a CD “Stairway to the Stars.” Having amassed 59 years of experience, Gray wants to share his knowledge with his customers. “I love taking a piano apart to show
customers all the intricacies of tone and touch,” said Gray, who literally knows the instrument inside and out. “It’s so important to know the salesperson who is helping you select the piano for your home.” Gray has sold more than 20,000 pianos and organs in the St. Louis area and also offers piano appraisals. He is one of eight people chosen to write the “Orion Piano Blue Book,” which is considered the authority for piano valuation standards For help with a piano or organ purchase, Gray is the man, and Midwest Music is where he can be found. Midwest Music Central 17702 Chesterfield Airport Rd. Chesterfield (636) 536-2889 • (314) 409-0787 Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs. www.midwestmusicstl.com