February 2013

Table of Contents (February 2013)

The Greatest Thing I Ever Ate

By  Jenny Agnew, George Mahe, and Andrew Mark Veety ● Edited by  George Mahe  ● Photography by  Jennifer Silverberg and Kevin A. Roberts

Best Lawyers® 2013

Sidebars by Jeannette Cooperman and Jarrett Medlin

Missouri Winefest at Westport Plaza, February 16

The 27th Annual Missouri Winefest at Westport Plaza's Indoor Pavilion included sampling from local wineries, food, live music and more.

10th Annual Wall Ball, February 9

Patrons competed to take home one-of-a-kind, original works by bidding in an auction and enjoying a dazzling party.

Experience Kanaval and the Spirit of RaRa, February 9

Guests were immersed in the Haitian culture with music performed by an authentic RaRa band, Haitian dancers and drummers as well as traditional Haitian food and art.

Mercy's Monte Carlo Mardi Gras Masquerade, February 9

Mardi Gras Masquerade is the annual black tie event that helped raise much-needed funds to support charity care at Mercy Hospital.

Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball, February 8

The Honorable Mayor and Mrs. Francis G. Slay held court at St. Louis City Hall for the 11th annual Mayor’s Ball, a Mardi Gras Masquerade.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Wine & Beer Tasting, February 8

Guests enjoyed exquisite wine, extraordinary imports and microbrews, an array of hors d’oeuvres, and an enticing silent auction.

Video: Talking 'Shrooms

Video by Kevin A. Roberts

Major Brands Presents The St. Louis Magnificent Cocktail

Web Extra: More on Tillie's Corner

Things We Love: Resale Steals

Selections by Kate Allen

Stylish Subtleties: Kate Duryea

By Rosalind Early

Maplewood Maven: Maven Owner Kate Bethel Unveils New Men's Line

By Rosalind Early

Terror Starts Small

By Jeannette Cooperman

Flashback, 1978: Love, American-Style

by Stefene Russell

First Look: Joyia Tapas

By George Mahe

Interior Design: The Great Indoors

By Christy Marshall

Liquid Assets: Tonic or Terror?

By Chris Hoel

First Stop: The Nashville Ballet's "Carmina Burana" at the Touhill Performing Arts Center

by Stefene Russell

Think Again: The Evil Rises to the Top at the NRA

Commentary by Ray Hartmann

Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce Wants an Army of Engaged Citizens

by William Powell

Rocket Century Brings Together Fine Art and Vintage Furniture in South Grand

By Rosalind Early

The Well-Seasoned Life: Bar Les Frères

By Ann Lemons Pollack

The Arts: “Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928–1945,” at the Kemper Art Museum

by Stefene Russell

From the Editor: A Matter of Taste

By Jarrett Medlin

What It's Like to Judge the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

By Byron Kerman

A Conversation with George Noory

By Stefene Russell

L.J. Jenkins Takes the Bull by the Horns

By William Powell

Review: Pastaria

By Dave Lowry

Kitchen Q&A: Patrick Connolly, Basso

By George Mahe

Missionary Style: The Book of Mormon comes to the Fox Theatre

by Devin C. Baker

Remembering Tillie's Corner

by Stefene Russell

How to Survive a Polar Plunge

By Byron Kerman

Mayoral Mad Libs: Lewis Reed Takes on Francis Slay

by Byron Kerman

Keeping Up Spirits: Sue McCollum's Battle to Save Major Brands

by Jeannette Cooperman

First View: The St. Louis Woman's Club

By Jeannette Cooperman