If you are looking for a last-minute gift for your loved one or looking to plan an adventure in 2023, consider booking the exclusive trip Tara and Michael Gallina of Take Root Hospitality are planning. The culinary dynamic duo is hosting a trip to Provence.
Read MoreThe new and expanded 36,000 square foot St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum - with its new permanent Holocaust exhibition, classrooms, a performance auditorium, archives, and a special exhibit space - opened on November 2nd on the campus of The Jewish Federation at Lindbergh and Schuetz Roads. In addition to its many exhibits, it also includes a new Impact Lab, which will challenge all visitors to reject hatred, promote understanding, and inspire change. In this highly interactive space, visitors will be empowered to consider contemporary issues and challenges through the lens of the Holocaust.
Read MoreOn December 8th, Jim Butler Auto Group and Neiman Marcus hosted Good Taste, an evening of food and fashion to benefit Operation Food Outreach and The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri. Local chefs Chris Bolyard of Bolyard's Meat & Provisions, Darren and Charlene Young of The Fattened Caf, Kitt Villasis-Corbin of La Patisserie, Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box, Heidi Skye Hamamura of Taberu, and Neil Strasser of The Mariposa at Neiman Marcus served Maserati-inspired dishes to an enthusiastic crowd of donors. The event brought in more than $25,000 toward Jim Butler Auto Group’s $100,000 fundraising goal, including a $10,000 donation from Brad and Michelle Sowers and $2,000 from Neiman Marcus.
Read MoreLusso is hosting David Altman. Altman creates beautiful gifts, art, & home decor out of luxury vintage silks including Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, and more. He will be sharing new creations as well as doing consults with our clients & their own silks.
Read MoreThe Gallina’s, along with partner Chef Aaron Martinez – known for Take Root Hospitality concepts Vicia, Winslow’s Table, and Taqueria Morita – opened Bistro La Floraison in July in the former Bar Les Freres. Bar Moro by Poremba – known for Elaia, Olio, Nixta, and Benevolent King - opened this fall, and occupies the sultry space of former restaurant Billie-Jean. This week, McGuire, best known for Louie on Demun, opened Wright’s Tavern as a city tavern and steakhouse - actually more of an intimate supper club.
Read MoreSt. Louis events are in full swing for the holiday season. Share your celebrations with us by tagging your pictures with @sophisticatedlivingmag. Let us know which events you want to see featured on our society pages by emailing courtney@slmag.net.
Read MoreInheriting your parents’ house as an adult comes with its own set of unique challenges – especially for those who decide to turn their childhood home into one for the next generation. Chief among them: How do you honor your own memories (as well as those of your parents) of living there with the need to create a home of your own, one that’s right for your family?
Read MoreThe family farm – called Timber Farms – dates back three generations and is in the Big Springs region of the southern Missouri Ozarks. This truly wild and beautiful area abounds with vast tracts of oak forest, clear springs, caves, and sparkling streams. The humid microclimate and oak/hickory forest along Sinking Creek, which runs through the Hellmuth’s farm, provides ideal conditions and substrates for cultivating shiitake mushrooms. By blending Ozark ingenuity, traditional Japanese techniques, evidence-based sustainability philosophies, and a lot of hard work, they have expanded the shiitake production to over 25,000 logs. Believe it or not – they grow many of their mushrooms in a converted carriage house in the Central West End.
Read MoreTake Root Hospitality is offering several exclusive dining experiences this holiday season.
Read MoreWhen you walk into the office of MOTHER Model Management, you are instantly transported into their world. Mood music plays on surround sound, like it would on the set of a photo shoot, and the walls are lined with framed fashion magazine covers, namely Vogue, that feature their clients. I sat with Mary Clarke, co-owner with her husband Jeff, to discuss their milestone anniversary celebrating 25 years in business and 10 years producing their TRIBUTE fashion show, which takes place November 19 at new venue, The Hawthorn, on Washington Avenue.
Read MoreTempus’ new concept will focus on unique pop-up dinners, rich with storytelling and culinary history, featuring local food + beverage artisans as well as celebrated local chefs. With the exit of previous Chef Ben Grupe, Tempus Owner Peter Brickler has brought on the culinary team of Vito & Amy Racanelli to lead Tempus’ next chapter. The husband and wife duo will bring with them over 20 years of culinary expertise in the restaurant industry.
Read MoreElleard Heffern and COCA are hosting a cocktail party and fundraiser on Thursday, November 17 from 5:00–7:00PM at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers. For every $1,000 spent on Dana Rebecca jewelry, Elleard Heffern will donate one pair of dance shoes to a student at COCA.
Read MoreSt. Louisans like it when one of their offspring returns home. We’re especially pleased to welcome back native St. Louisan Susie Busch-Transou, daughter of August Busch III., as she establishes her new lifestyle boutique, Hearth & Soul, on Clayton Road in Ladue.
Read More21c Museum Hotels is set to open a new hotel at 1528 Locust Street in the spring of 2023. General Manager, JP Roberts, has just announced some of the leading roles that will shape the new hotel.
Read MorePhotos Courtesy of St. Louis Press Club and by Suzy Gorman
St. Louis Press Club's 28th Media Persons of the Year at Edward Jones was a stunning success. A number of St. Louis' extraordinary journalists were recognized for their exceptional program of work including: Debbie Monterrey, KMOX Radio, Elliott Davis of Fox 2, Joe Hollman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Wiley Price, St. Louis American, Kay Quinn, KSDK, and the creative team of NinePBS "Living St. Louis": Jim Kirchherr, Ruth Ezell, Anne-Marie Berger, Kara Vaninger and Brooke Butler. Rene Knott of KSDK emceed the event with special performances by renowned singer and composer Brian Owens. The event was co-chaired by Press Club President Joan Berkman and Press Club Board Member Peggy Barnhart.
Read MoreGiving back is always in good taste! This holiday season, join Jim Butler Auto and five local chefs as they set a goal to raise $100,000 for Missouri families facing food insecurity. The event will be held at Neiman Marcus on December 8, 6-9 pm., and will include a fashion show and food tasting.
Read MoreSt. Louis events are in full swing for the holiday season. Share your celebrations with us by tagging your pictures with @sophisticatedlivingmag. Let us know which events you want to see featured on our society pages by emailing courtney@slmag.net
Read MoreThe City Museum celebrates 25 years since opening its doors this week! To celebrate, City Museum has updated its logo that “pays homage to the past while looking towards to the future.” The museum also tapped two artists, Dan Zettwoch and Stan Chisholm, to create special edition prints which are available in the gift shop.
Read MoreMERCH is hosting a trunk show featuring Altuzarra on November 18, from 10 AM - 4 PM. The event will be held at Barrett Barrera Projects and is open to the public.
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