Arts + Culture

'Desire' From Chesterfield Author

"A Little Romance, A Little Picture Inside Mafia Business" Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Requested high res of him from him 8/12 Dennis Bolazina is an architect, attorney and Chesterfield resident who published the new book titled Desire . "Writing the book was a two-year journey that drew on experiences in New Orleans while consulting on the design and construction of three hotels at the French Quarter. The characters met, the places enjoyed, and the food consumed proved to...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Empowering Female Leaders

Britney Ruby Miller, President/CEO of Award-Winning Steakhouses, Keynotes Christian Business Women’s Breakfast Article by Sarah Guldalian On Oct. 30, 800 female leaders from across the region will gather at The Chase Park Plaza for the 2024 Christian Business Women’s Breakfast. In its seventh year, this renowned event is sponsored by Technology Partners, produced by The Rooted Sisters, and MCed by Fox2 anchor Mandy Murphey. As a national, faith-based nonprofit in St. Louis, The Rooted Sisters...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

Halloween Snack Ideas

How To Stay Festive And Healthy? Sure Thing Article by Mel Boban Halloween is typically filled to the brim with salt, sugar and carbs. It can be hard to stay on the nutrition wagon during spooky season, but there are plenty of fun ways to add a festive spin to favorite healthy dishes. Stuffed Peppers This fall staple easily can be incorporated into a fall gathering or Halloween night by carving jack-o-lantern faces in orange peppers, and resuming a favorite recipe from there. Serving bread...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Been Up To 360 Westport?

Make It To The Top And Enjoy Splendid Views, Hospitality, Even Prost For Oktoberfest Article by Julie Brown Patton Atop the Gold Tower at Westport Plaza, accessed from a scenic all-glass elevator, is 360 Westport as a sister location of 360 Downtown. Opened on Jan. 31, 2024, the Westport perch provides a space designed to bring friends and strangers together in its luxurious, indoor-outdoor lounge or during private events up to 350 guests. Blaise Pastoret, director of restaurants at Lodging...

September 2024

Local Services

Fight Hunger, Food Insecurity With Photos

Innovative GiftAMeal Initiative Connects Socially Aware Consumers And Restaurants Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided Consumers increasingly seek to spend their hard-earned dollars with businesses associated with worthy public, grassroots causes. That's excellent food for thought, right? One local entrepreneur thought so, figuratively and literally.  St. Louis resident Andrew Glantz says mission-driven marketing for restaurants is available through his online...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Chelsea's Favorite Tasty Tapas

Tasty Tapas Are A Staple In Spanish Culture, Cuisine Article by Chelsea Haynes Patatas Bravas  Patatas bravas  translates to ‘spicy potatoes’ in English and is a Spanish staple in which the Spaniards fry cubed potatoes and drizzle them with bravas sauce, also known as  salsa brava.  Three simple ingredients: EVOO, paprika and tomato paste.  Cheese And Olives Manchego, idiazabal, roncal and majoero, Spanish  queso,  always pairs well with pickled olives. Pan Tumaca Pa amb tomàquet is the...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Katies Pizza & Pasta

Local Businesswoman Parlays Restaurant Into National Frozen Food Company, Helps Her Community In The Process Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Greg Goldman Photography Philosopher Henry David Thoreau stated: “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” That would be true of Katie Lee, who not only grew her single restaurant to three, including a 10,000-square-foot restaurant and event space at Ballpark Village in St. Louis, but parlayed her handmade...

September 2024

Home + Design

Year-Round Luxury Lighting

Blingle Premier Lighting: Local Outdoor Lighting Designers And Installation Professionals For All Seasons Article by Julie Brown Patton St. Louis native Kate Schoffman envisioned operating a business that enabled her to apply her honed customer service skills and inventiveness while directly working with clients who also enjoyed positive relationships built on trust, integrity and quality. So, she launched Blingle St. Louis to provide creative, outdoor lighting solutions for both residential...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

"My Happy Place"

Marketplace At The Abbey Boutique Celebrates 10th Anniversary Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Christina Schmidt Photography Marketplace at The Abbey is custom furniture. It’s casual design. It’s considered beautiful finds. Laura Wilson is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her fine furniture and lifestyle boutique in Manchester at 14334 Manchester Road. She says it’s become one of the best places in St. Louis for beautiful, unique items for homes.  The Abbey is known for...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

Photos Celebrating Lives, Milestones, Love, Honesty, Style

Empowering Portraits' Professionals Honor Individuality, Relationships, Freedom Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Danijela and Yagil Kadera  Photography sessions that wholeheartedly celebrate authenticity, strength, wisdom and beauty enable people to unapologetically reflect into a photo-based mirror mage without wincing or feeling self-conscious. Those magical kinds of sessions are exactly the genuine, easy-going type in which a St. Louis photography couple specializes through...

August 2024