Real Estate

How Strong Bonds Can Affect Your Health

According to the NIH, strong social bonds can significantly boost physical and mental health by lowering risks of heart disease, dementia, depression, and even early death. Yet nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults report feeling lonely, and 1 in 4 say they lack meaningful support. These effects can be as harmful as smoking or obesity. That’s why Viva Bene St. Peters is more than just a place to live. We are a community built for connection. Through shared spaces, wellness programs, social events...

Real Estate

Give The Gift of Life

Roll up your sleeves and become someone's hero!Viva Bene St. Peters is partnering with ImpactLife. We’re inviting you to make a direct impact within your community. Whether you’re a regular donor or ready to make your first donation, your generosity can help provide lifesaving blood to patients when they need it most.Set aside about an hour and leave knowing you’ve done something that truly matters. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, someone in the United States needs...

Arts + Culture

Popcorn, Hotdogs And Movies

Ratterman Theatres Keeps Classic Movie going Experience Alive, One Ticket At A Time Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Ratterman Theatres There are certain combinations that simply belong together: peanut butter and jelly, summer and ice cream and, of course, movies and popcorn. At Ratterman Theatres in O’Fallon, that classic pairing is part of a larger mission. They are bringing back the kind of moviegoing experience many people remember from childhood, while introducing a new...

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...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Route 66 Centennial Nov. 11

2026 Marks 100th Anniversary Of The Mother Road With Keystones In West St. Louis County Article and Photography by Julie Brown Patton HISTORIC BIG CHIEF ROADHOUSE BigChiefSTL.com Built in 1928-1929, Big Chief Roadhouse in Wildwood served transcontinental travelers on the now-famed Route 66. As one of Missouri's largest tourist cottage courts, it differed due to offering relatively elaborate dining. After Route 66, originally running right past it, was rerouted in 1932, it closed in...

Food + Beverage

Celebrate Hispanic Flavor

Explore Culinary Traditions Of Hispanic Heritage Month With Five Local Restaurants Serving Latin American Flavors Article by Felina Meier St. Louis is home to a vibrant international food scene, with flavors from around the globe. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, five restaurants offer a taste of the Hispanic and Latin American communities that call St. Louis home. For Stella Aberastury, owner of Tango Argentina Food, Argentine food is a way...

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...

Home Services

BACK TO SCHOOL STORAGE IDEAS

The backpacks are out, the school supply lists are printed, and somewhere in your house there’s a pile of last year’s folders, sneakers, and sports gear that needs a real home before the first bell rings. If you’re searching for storage ideas to get your home ready for back to school, you’re not alone and the late summer is when St. Louis families start every closet, mudroom, and playroom overhaul they’ve been putting off since June.At St. Louis Closet Co., we’ve spent over 35 years designing...

Style + Beauty

Make An Exclamation With Eyewear

The Eye Shoppe: 'Life's Too Short To Wear Boring Glasses' Article by Julie Brown Patton Experience the art of eyecare with a personalized examination, unique eyewear and FUNctional accessories at The Eye Shoppe, a full-service optometry practice and optical boutique located in the heart of historic St. Charles at 115 North Main St. Julie Emming-Thomas, OD, a self-proclaimed accessory queen and eye-nerd with obsessive attention to detail, opened The Eye Shoppe during July 2012. She's a...