10 Years of You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Clementine's Ice Cream
Clementine’s is Missouri’s only micro-creamery. It now has eight locations in St. Louis and will soon expand to Kansas City. To celebrate, for its 10th birthday, Clementine’s has cut a record. A limited-edition vinyl record filled with original songs about ice cream written and recorded by St. Louis artists will launch May 13. “Songs About Ice Cream: Tasty Trax on Wax” will be available for purchase at all Clementine’s locations (excluding Kirkwood) as well as clementinescreamery.com. Celebrate with week-long events May 12-17.
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The Revolutionary Ice Cream Company
For Tamara Keefe, the founder, CEO and self-described “Flavor Temptress” behind Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream, ice cream is something far more profound than a simple sweet indulgence. To her, it is a vehicle for connection, a channel for transformation and an art form that has redefined what it means to follow your passion. Read here how she traded the corporate rat race for going back to her childhood roots — ice cream as a way of bringing people together.
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May and June Brings the Good Life Home -- Read All About It In Our Latest Issue
Get ready to take a scoop of goodness from all that life has to offer as the calendar turns and presents yet another May, and then another June to us. Leaf through the pages of our May/June issue, either here digitally, or physically, once it arrives on your doorstep. See life through the prism of opulence with which many of us are blessed. No matter how much bad news you hear, always remember that like the mouthwatering treat you see on the current cover of our magazine, we live in the land of milk and honey with the world’s largest economy and all that comes from it. Life is good. Following are samplings that await in the pages of our new issue.
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Georgia (wine) On My Mind
Château Elan Winery and Resort, in the rolling foothills of North Georgia, is a driveable destination with an "across the pond" ambiance. If you are a wine devotee, tours and tastings are available daily, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery and production rooms. Château Elan Winery and Resort has mastered a blend of luxurious accommodations, a wide selection of varied activities, and sumptuous cuisine always nearby. It is worth the trip across the pond.
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Restauranteurs and Chefs with Shops
Industry projections show the gourmet and specialty markets industry will top $12.4 billion in the coming year. Local chefs and restaurateurs are cashing in. Many of the area’s high-end grocers and specialty markets aren’t new, but rather solo extensions of existing St. Louis restaurants, providing customers with specialty items and menu favorites. There are some new players on the scene. Read about them, their shops, and their wares.
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The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: Unforgettable Wine and Food Experiences
The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail encompasses three principal wine regions: Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Marlborough in New Zealand. Together, these regions account for over eighty percent of the country's wine production and provide wine enthusiasts access to 230 wineries and 120 cellar doors. This 240-mile, sign-posted self-guided journey is ideal for a five to ten-day trip. A myriad accommodation options to suit every traveler, from luxury lodges and boutique B&Bs to serviced apartments and historic cottages. Take a trip with us here.
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As "The Great Gatsby" Reaches the Century Mark Clementines & The Hi-Pointe Commemorate the Milestone
F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100 this year. To commemorate, Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Creamery has created four new flavors themed to the book. These indulgent treats were certainly something Gatsby, Daisy and Nick would have loved in the sweltering heat on Long Island and in NYC. In addition, The Hi-Pointe movie theater will be showing the 2013 film "The Great Gatsby" on March 16 along with a meet-up with the Novel Neighbor book club. Enjoy some liquor-spiked or virgin ice cream while you celebrate the charming bootlegger. Details here.
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A Sophisticated Guide to Valentine's '25
The season of love is here. Valentine’s Day this year is on Friday, February 14th, and for many that’s just the beginning of a weekend when one can say, “I love you, let me count the ways.” Whether you celebrate the day of hearts itself, or if cupid’s arrow strikes your heart during the entire month of February, we’ve got you covered at Sophisticated Living. Here, we have compiled a list of things to share with that special someone in your life. Coupled, single, whatever. There’s sure to be something that will tickle your fancy as you scroll our list during this season when Cupid tickles fancies.
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Rooted
Aperture Cellars Winery & Vineyards champions a range of expressive Bordeaux style wines from Sonoma County’s premier cool-climate Bordeaux varietal vineyard sites. Its holdings encompass over 200 acres in six distinct vineyards. See the vineyards and tasting room through the eye of renown photographer Alex Katz at his son’s vineyards. Learn how vineyard owner Jesse Katz grew up to make wine that one can almost taste through the aperture of a photographer’s lens.
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Flight Club Puts a Bullseye on Upscale, Tech-enabled Social Darts®
At month’s end, get ready for a new way to play darts and enjoy upscale St. Louis nightlife. Flight Club is set to open in Clayton then. State of Play Hospitality is bringing Flight Club, its upscale, tech-enabled Social Darts® concept, to town. Inspired by the rich British heritage of darts, Social Darts marries history with technology and captures friends that play on camera enjoying the game in a stunning, tony atmosphere. Featuring creative craft cocktails and upscale cuisine, what happens in Flight Club won’t stay in Flight Club, rather it will soon be the talk of the town. Learn more.
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The Chef Who Transformed St. Louis’ Culinary Landscape
St. Louis has long been a city of culinary traditions, rich with its toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake and deep loyalty to local favorites. Yet over the past two decades, a revolution has redefined dining in the Gateway City. At the heart of this transformation stands Gerard Craft, a James Beard Award-winning chef who not only elevated the city’s restaurant scene but also positioned St. Louis as a national food destination. Learn why here.
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Vegans Take Over on New Year's Day
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Ice Creamery is launching a "Vegan" takeover on January 1st, 2025. The month of January is known as "Vegan-uary" and is a national movement for those wanting to try a plant-based lifestyle. Clementine's will have over a dozen vegan flavors on the rail for guests to enjoy, including brand new flavors like Ozark Cabin, Salty Caramel Ember, Peanut Butter Cup and Mangonada. Available at all eight locations as well as nationwide shipping. Learn more.
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As 2025 Begins, So Also Dawns Our 13th Year of Proudly Bringing St. Louis' Finest to You
As 2024 closes, we again have a blank slate upon which to write new chapters in our lives. At galas we will gather. Our city we will enjoy. Travels we will take. Life we will savor. Welcome to 2025. Here in the pages of this, our first issue of the new year, we have again reached our aim that we have brought to your doorstep, laptops, cells, and social media for over a dozen years — to once again bring you a sampling of the brilliant colors that make our city and our world shine and be a lustrous place in which to thrive. Enjoy the read. And Happy New Year!
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A Sophisticated Guide to Holiday Season 2024
Did you know that since 1900, the first night of Hanukkah has fallen on Christmas Day five times: 1910, 1921, 1959, 2005, and 2024? The next time it will happen is in 2035 and then again in 2054. This means that ‘tis the season for holiday shopping and holiday activities for the vast majority. Here we have compiled a big list of things to make your holidays merry and bright, no matter your affiliation. Time to get out and celebrate St. Louis the sophisticated way. Learn more.
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Celebrate Gobble Gobble Day with Ease and Style
Gobble Gobble season is upon us. With less than a week left until feast day, many are making plans for Thanksgiving, which takes place this year on Thursday, November 28th. Some choose traditional sit down meals at home, while others choose to dine out, order in, or carry out. According to a November 2023 Popmenu survey, about half of Americans plan to eat out on Thanksgiving, with 17% dining in and 32% ordering takeout or delivery. Whichever way you choose, we’ve got some ways to make the crescendo of your fall season sing.
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Fall Wedding Food and Venue Choice Reflect Sophisticated Taste Levels for Discriminating Couples
Fall is peak wedding season and for many the most romantic time of year — after all, it’s the day when couples “tie their eternal knot” of love. Everything must be perfect. The dress. The tux. The flowers. The venue. The reception. And the food. Yes, the food. The food at the reception says it all. Discover a stylish wedding venue many of St. Louis’ elite are talking about and recommending. Discover Vicia, a place that reflects sophisticated taste levels. Read more.
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Fall Into Luxury
It’s autumn in St. Louis. As the days of Fall 2024 dwindle down to the precious few, the leaves are finally transforming. They are unmasking. The cooler nights we are having are changing the fall foliage into vivid reds, yellows, and oranges — the signatures of the season. Seize the season. Wrap yourself in it and savor each luxurious drop of it. Celebrate the season — the time of year where humid-free warm days give way to chilly nights. Wrap yourself in sophisticated splendor this year. Here are a few decadently autumnal ways in which you can.
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Full Life. Full Pantry.
Butler's Pantry is the catering bread and butter of St. Louis. Since the age of six, Richard Nix Jr. is a natural byproduct of growing up in a restaurant family. In 1994, he took the helm of the business his father founded in 1966 to provide creative catering solutions to the St. Louis community. Learn here about his 58-year-young business and how Butler's Pantry is giving back to the community that has made them a success.
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Back-to-School Made Easier with Winslow’s Table
Summer is over. In days gone by, kids didn’t head back to school until after Labor Day. But for many kids and teachers the school bell rang weeks ago and will continue sounding for the nine months ahead. Time is suddenly crunched. Not enough hours in the day. Winslow's Table to the rescue. They have you covered with quick and delicious meals. Learn here how you can meet your family’s culinary needs and have time for yourself.
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Giulio the Truffle Hunter and The Elusive White Truffle
If you are heading to Florence anytime soon, Craig Kaminer encourages you to call ahead and set up a truffle hunt. His family and took a “Trip of a Lifetime” last fall and made sure that truffle hunting was at the top of the list. Giulio The Truffle Hunter was their guide. Read more about the hunt and delectable meal that followed.
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