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February 2008

The Call of the Mild

Trina Whitener makes animal noises for a living—and hangs out with birds that are almost bigger than she is.

House of Haughey

House of Haughey

Couture conjures up images of Gigi getting gussied up for Gaston. But it needn’t be so fancy, so French—or in a musical

Past Perfect

Past Perfect

Thomas Crone on slowing down, growing up and mellowing out to mix tapes of yore

Review - Agave

Review - Agave

This is as authentic—and gourmet—as Mexican gets. If you want a burrito, go to a drive-thru

In Living Memory

In Living Memory

Seven St. Louisans recall the days of segregation firsthand—and say that though we've come far, we still have a long way to go

Kitchen Q&A - Robert Trevino

How did it happen that in city city of Kirkwood, a prosperous land of restaurants, there were no Mexican restaurants? Robert Trevino's Amigo's Cantina is set to provide a welcome antidote.

First Look - Newstead Tower Public House

Checking his ego at the door, chef Anthony Devoti recently throttled up the burners at the Newstead Tower Public House.

Bob Rybarczyk Doesn’t Mind That You Hate Him

Bob Rybarczyk Doesn’t Mind That You Hate Him

STLtoday’s online humor columnist knows his stories of suburban stupor aren’t exactly Proust. He’s just happy you’re reading them

Liquid Assets - Valentine's Day Wines

Here are several suggestions for an at-home February 14. Now you have a friend in the wine business.

Things We Love

“Darling” comes in many shapes and sizes, but seldom is it this spot-on.

Comfort Food

Comfort Food

We went over the river and through the ’burbs to locate the best local options for both traditional and updated comfort food.

Grand Things, Just Around the Corner

One of Grand Center’s major corners—Grand and Olive—is getting a makeover and is poised to become its own little “intersection of art and life”

Voice from the Whirlwind

In 2007, composer, musician, professor and publisher Barbara Harbach debuted a movie score, a stage musical and two new choral works. And that’s what she calls a slow year

Original Gangster

Original Gangster

Donnal is the only hairstylist in St. Louis brazen enough to ignore a client’s wishes—and a surprising number have come back and sheepishly admitted he was right

Kitchen Q&A - Robert Trevino

How did it happen that in city city of Kirkwood, a prosperous land of restaurants, there were no Mexican restaurants? Robert Trevino's Amigo's Cantina is set to provide a welcome antidote.

Frugal Foodie - St. Louis Tea Room

Frugal Foodie - St. Louis Tea Room

It is not at all surprising that the very first conversation of my life concerning American Girl dolls took place at the St. Louis Tea Room.

Review - Bistro Alexander

Review - Bistro Alexander

A Clayton bistro that's actually quiet? Sacré bleu!

Mayor's Ball, February 1

Best Lawyers Reception, January 31

Hardbound

Send your kid to Wash. U.—just don't expect him to get a lot of reading done

It's Not Scott Linehan's Fault

Now that the season's over, Monday morning quarterbacks want to lay the blame for the Rams' woes at the fledgling coach's feet. But the problems start a lot higher up the food chain.

Who's on First?

The gloves come off in this battle of little big men

Celling Their Souls

Cellphone towers hide all over, in everything from fake chimneys to fake palm trees, fake cactuses to fake ... crosses?

Putting the Genie into Genealogy

A local Ph.D. scales a phantasmal family tree

Dollars & Sense: How much is your time worth?

How about $70,359.94?

Gas Up, Log On

The Highway 40 shutdown has inspired more than just dread in some local commuters. We test-drive some of the websites that the project has spawned

What Are You Looking At?

The police have their eyes on you, St. Louis

A Conversation with Col. William Clay III

Chief of the Belleville Police Department

Say It With Flowers—Or Not

Beware, Romeo: Flowers carry meaning—meanings, actually—entirely open to interpretation.

The 14th: A Guide for All Kinds of Couples

Use our handy guide to help figure out just what to get for that someone who's just right for you