February 2011

Table of Contents (February 2011)

The Best Burgers in St. Louis

Unsung burger joints and the making of the best burger

By Bill Burge, Rose Maura Lorre, Dave Lowry, George Mahe, Joe and Ann Pollack, and Andrew Mark Veety

Want to know a secret? Jerry Berger will tell you anything.

By Jeannette Cooperman

First Look: Sunday Brunch at Jilly's Cupcake Bar & Cafe

By George Mahe

Ice Castles

By Stefene Russell

Old Soul

By Daniel Durchholz

Back Story: Exodus

By Robert Meyerowitz

Wiinter Wildlife

By Byron Kerman

So a Guy Walks Into a Stereo Shop...

Connecting the Dots

By Byron Kerman

Beggin' Pet Parade, February 27

St. Louis' furry friends dressed in costumes and walked the streets of Soulard in the 18th annual Beggin’ Pet Parade!

St. Luke's Day of Dance, February 26

St. Luke's Hospital hosted Day of Dance, a free Spirit of Women healthy living event, at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. Guests learned easy dance steps for better health and visited with St. Luke's physicians and health educators as they provide health screenings and education.

Backstoppers Charity Dinner, February 20

Chief Ron Battelle of the St. Louis Backstoppers was presented with a check from The Local Corner Pub and The Tavern that fundraised $62,000 for the charity.

Price of Freedom Gala, February 19

The Price of Freedom Gala was a military-inspired evening at the Four Seasons Hotel that included silent and live auctions, a seated dinner, and honored current JCS heroes and raised funds to support additional heroes.

A Night for Miracles, February 12

Wings of Hope held A Night For Miracles Dinner Auction at The Chase Park Plaza to benefit the Midwest Medical Relief and Air Transport program .

Have a Heart, Build a Future, February 12

Child Center~Marygrove hosted its fourth annual Black Tie Dinner and Auction in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

2011 Wine & Beer Tasting, February 11

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis hosted its 2011 Wine & Beer Tasting at the Sally S. Levy Opera Center where guests enjoyed samples of unique beers, exceptional wines, and delicious food.

Mapping Success

By Joe and Ann Pollack

A Conversation With Dennis Baker

By Robert Meyerowitz

A Tale of Two Cities

By Robert Meyerowitz

ARTrageous Kick Off Party, February 10

Guests searched for the ultimate outfit for Craft Alliance’s ARTrageous Costume Ball at the Costume ball Kick-off cocktail party at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Things We Love: From the Heart

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

Review: Monarch

By Dave Lowry

Dancing with the St. Louis STARS, February 5

St. Louis' own donned sequined gowns and tuxedos for a star-studded dance competition at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit The Independence Center.

Retail Pioneer

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

GYA Theory

By Stefene Russell

Pistons & Pearls, January 29

The Saint Louis Auto Dealers Association held its third annual Auto Show Charity Gala at the America's Center.

Celebrity Karaoke, January 28

St. Louis Rams sponsored Celebrity Karaoke at the Champions Club in Busch Stadium where guests were invited to karaoke or just be entertained by the “stars” on stage!

Kitchen Q&A: Chad Michael George

Learn about George's favorite beer and wines and get his Negroni cocktail recipe

By George Mahe

From the Editor: Berger King

By Jarrett Medlin

Departure of the King

By Jarrett Medlin

What It's Like to Deliver Singing Telegrams

Extended version

By Byron Kerman

Web Gallery: Berger—With Cheese

Jerry Berger poses with celebrities

Liquid Assets: Winter Cocktails

Full recipes for four winter cocktails

By Chris Hoel

Max Starkloff's Revolution

By Ray Hartmann

Second Coming

Extra tips on second-hand shopping in St. Louis

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

First Stop: Laumeier Sculpture Park

Q&A with artist Jessica Stockholder and poet Mary Jo Bang

By Stefene Russell