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Five Decade Anniversary

Chesterfield Regional Chamber Of Commerce Turns 50 While Helping Community Connect, Learn And Grow Article by Julie Brown Patton Founded during October 1976, Chesterfield Regional Chamber of Commerce members are celebrating the business group's 50th anniversary by implementing new ways of relationship-building and leadership development. "We're a working chamber with the main objectives being to bring our businesses together, networking, collaborating and building a sense of community,"...

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Her Future, Her Voice

Girl Scouts Of Eastern Missouri Empowers Girls To Discover Their Strengths And Shape Their Futures Article by Stacey Dixson | Photography by Don Maier For more than a century, the Girl Scouts organization has helped girls develop courage, confidence and character. Today, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri supporters extend that legacy with a forward-looking focus: preparing girls not only to navigate a changing world, but to help shape it. “Girl Scouts today is about preparing girls not simply...

Health + Wellness

Turning Heartbreak Into Hope

Shatterproof’s mission to end addiction stigma, support families and inspire change. Article by Kelley Lamm Addiction can shatter a life and touch an entire family. We know this heartbreak deeply. We lost our son-in-law, Dylan, the father of our grandboys, at only 37. I wish we could have saved him. Sharing Shatterproof’s mission honors his life and offers hope to another family. No one facing addiction, or loving someone who is, should feel ashamed or alone. We hope sharing this story might...

Food + Beverage

Thanksgiving Table

Design Tips And Pairing Picks From Across The Board 314 Article by Mel Boban For a Thanksgiving table that feels curated rather than staged, Chelsea Foulk, owner of Across the Board 314, builds her fall tablescapes around layering, texture and elevation. "Rather than a flat display, I build height using varying candle tapers, sculptural elements and lush floral arrangements that draw the eye up and down the table," Chelsea says. Texture does a lot of the heavy lifting, too, with soft...

Food + Beverage

A Foodie's Gift Guide

Here's A Roundup Of Food-Focused, Edible Gifts For The Holidays Article by Felina Deck Pint of the Month Club Membership Clementine’s holiday cookie exchange collection features festive flavors created with female pastry chefs. Gift the collection with a Clementine’s ice cream scooper, or opt for the Pint of the Month Club. Local Food Gift Basket The Annex offers ready-made food boxes filled with local and specialty goods, plus a wide range of curated food items. Custom boxes also are...

Entertainment

Food And Frights

Visit Fright Fest During Mid America Adventure' 55th Anniversary Celebration Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Mid America Adventure St. Louis Fun aside, some foodies' dream is the scent of sweet, freshly made waffle cones at the front mall of Mid America Adventure. There's something iconic about taking in the thrills and nostalgia during a day at the park, especially during Fright Fest. The cones aren't the only reason to arrive hungry to the park this fall. Turkey legs remain one of the...

Life + Culture

Specialty Tea Cafe, 'Communi-Tea'

The Tea Spout Boutique Offers Functional Beverages, Therapeutic Herbs, Natural Cosmetics, Gifts Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Sandra Ferkel One former stay-at-home mother with a deep interest in functional and holistic health was further motivated by the threatening impacts of COVID-19, so she decided to channel her discoveries and knowledge into founding a new business to help others: The Tea Spout by Aquene Amora. With "aquene" deriving from a Native American tradition about...

Food + Beverage

Palermo In Chesterfield

Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe Honors Culinary Legacy Rooted In Sicily Article by Stacey Dixson | Photography by John Lore At Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe, the most important ingredient may be continuity. The Chesterfield restaurant represents the latest chapter in a family story that has unfolded across the St. Louis dining landscape for more than four decades, yet Executive Chef Lia Buzzetta and her son, Tony, are less interested in nostalgia than in preserving what has always mattered: fresh...

Life + Culture

Coffee With Character

Advice Editorial: Three Local Spots Serving Flavor, Personality, Warm Welcomes Article and Photography by Casey Pierce Some coffee shops draw in guests before the first sip. Through thoughtful details, distinctive personalities and spaces designed for both connection and quiet moments, these three local destinations offer more than memorable drinks.  1. Kentzo Koffee, O'Fallon, MO Kentzo Koffee’s recently opened a second location balancing quiet productivity with community connection...

Life + Culture

Beyond The Bun

Advice Editorial: Four Must-Visit Restaurants For Every Burger Enthusiast Article by Stacey Dixson The hamburger may be an American classic, but across the St. Louis region, local restaurateurs are proving there's ample room for reinvention. From carefully sourced beef and chef-driven toppings to perfectly seared smash burgers, these four destinations elevate a familiar favorite through quality, creativity and an unmistakable sense of place, making the pursuit of an exceptional burger an...