December 2012

Table of Contents (December 2012)

Remember Times Beach: The Dioxin Disaster, 30 Years Later

By William Powell

Mike Peters: The Man Behind Mother Goose and Grimm

By Jeannette Cooperman

Video: Take a Tour of the New Central Library

Video by Kevin A. Roberts

Talking With Lisa Melandri, New Director of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

By Stefene Russell

Kitchen Q&A: Ben Poremba, Co-Founder of Salume Beddu

By George Mahe

The People's Palace: A Peek Inside the Beautifully Restored Central Library

Photography by Michael Eastman

St. Louis Flashback: 1905

By Stefene Russell

Wine Lists 2.0

By Chris Hoel

In the Zone: Sauce on the Side

By Ann Lemons Pollack

Review: Salt

By Dave Lowry

Bridging the Gap: A BBC Report Spurs St. Louisans to Look Inward

By Byron Kerman

Park It: Lucas Park's Face-Lift Brings Locals Together

By Rosalind Early

A Conversation with Emily Brandwin

By Jeannette Cooperman

A Hacker's Life: Charlie Miller Keeps the Tech World On Its Toes

By Rosalind Early

Life After Death

By Jeannette Cooperman

Stylish Subtleties: Brian Simpson, Owner of East + West Boutique

By Caillin Murray

Paisley Boutique in Webster Groves Caters to Women Who Want to Look Fabulous Without the Fuss

By Rosalind Early

Things We Love: Accessorize

By Kate Allen

Apocalypse Now

By Byron Kerman

Power List 2012: 100 People Who Are Shaping St. Louis Today

By Jeannette Cooperman, Rosalind Early, George Mahe, Christy Marshall, Nancy McMullen, Jarrett Medlin, William Powell, and Stefene Russell | Photography by Kevin A. Roberts and Matt Marcinkowski

First Look: Circle 7 Ranch

By George Mahe

7th Annual Black and White Ball, December 16

Nelly hosted his 7th annual Black and White Ball with special guests special guests Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams and music producer and DJ Jermaine Dupri at the St. Louis Science Center.

Unveiling of Faces of The Haven, December 15

Guests joined Jimmy Jamieson, Christy Marshall at Neiman Marcus for the unveiling of "Faces of The Haven", a photo exhibit celebrating 25 years of The Haven of Grace, coffee, sweet treats, and the top "10" gift ideas.

Inaugural St. Louis Awards Dinner, December 7

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation recognized three St. Louis executives, David Farr, Chairman and CEO, Emerson, George Roman, Vice President, State and Local Government Relations, Boeing, Bill DeWitt III, President, St. Louis Cardinals, at its first black tie awards dinner in St. Louis Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch.

Isaac Mizrahi Chevrolet Malibu-inspired Collection

Iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi's six-piece Malibu Collection, inspired by the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan. The collection highlights some of the car’s most striking features and colors, including clean lines, crisp shapes, and soft-touch materials and textures.

Table Talk with Chef Justin Haifley, December 3

St. Louis Magazine hosted Table Talk with Chef Justin Haifley at the Tavern Kitchen & Bar. This new dinner series presented by the Wild Family featured intimate and top-notch culinary experience with cooking demonstrations from the chef and a four-course meal with beer and wine pairings.

St. Louis Magazine's Holiday Bash, December 6

St. Louis Magazine's Holiday Bash was a sparkling soiree at Wonderland at the MX with festive food, drinks by Budweiser Select, and dancing & music by DJ Greasy in a spectacular Winter Wonderland.

8th Annual O’Night Divine Christmas Celebration, December 1

O’Night Divine Christmas Celebration, one of the Pujols Family Foundation's largest events of the year, was a star-studded event at the Chase Park Plaza.

Whiskey in the Winter, December 1

Whiskey in the Winter at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch was a memorable evening that featured more than 150 whiskies from around the world along with great whiskey cocktails, whiskey-inspired food stations, and educational seminars from whiskey industry experts.

Breeze Blow Dry Bar Grand Opening Ceremony, November 30

Breeze Blow Dry Bar hosted its Grand Opening with a ceremonial 21-Blow Dry Salute and hair-cutting by Breeze owners, investors and Ladue Mayor Tony Bommarito. Following the ceremony, guests toured the salon, met the owners and sampled the Breeze experience.

Political Climate Change

By Ray Hartmann

From the Editor: Power Plays

By Jarrett Medlin

Finocchiona and Sbriciolata and What Wine Goes with Fried Chicken

By Dave Lowry

What It's Like to be the Sugar Plum Fairy

By Byron Kerman

Jim Crews Subs in as Head Men's Basketball Coach at SLU

By William Powell

Wish You Were Here

By Thomas Crone