January 2011

Table of Contents (January 2011)

Wine Myth-Busters 101

By Chris Hoel

Jumpin' Jack Flash

By Stefene Russell

Flashback: 1917

By Stefene Russell

Sister, Sister

By Thomas Crone

A Taco Tradition

By Joe and Ann Pollack

Review: Charlie Gitto's "From the Hill"

By Dave Lowry

Top Dentists 2011: The Smile Squad

Heart Like a Wheel

By Jeannette Cooperman

Trading Up: how to Barter for Your Perfect Wedding

By Shera Dalin

Where's the Orchestra?

By Kim Aubuchon

Picture Perfect

Misterios de Mayo Kick-Off Party, January 27

Guests at the Contemporary Art Museum enjoyed cocktails, tapas, and Latin tunes and learned about the extraordinary series of Spanish-inspired events in May 2011!

Things We Love: Bridal Edition

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

The Unsinkable Generation

By Stefene Russell

The Job Machine

By Jarrett Medlin

People Change

By Robert Meyerowitz

What Do Workers Want?

By Jeannette Cooperman

Move Over, Yogi!

By Robert Meyerowitz

Take This Job & Love It

Story by Jeannette Cooperman, Jarrett Medlin, Robert Meyerowitz, and Stefene Russell; Photographs by John Fedele and Kevin Roberts; Illustrations by Peter Hoey

The Big Top

By Byron Kerman

Unveiled 2011, January 23

St. Louis Magazine hosted a boutique bridal event in the Main Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel. Brides-to-be enjoyed champagne, desserts and a fashion show by Simply Elegant Bridal.

Night of a Hundred Years, January 22

Visiting Nurse Association in St. Louis celebrated 100 years in the Starlight Roof Ballroom at the Chase Park Plaza.

A Conversation with Julie MacIntosh

By Robert Meyerowitz

Stars to the Rescue St. Louis, January 15

Tony La Russa and ARF’s St. Louis Stars to the Rescue gala at the Fox Theatre was an evening of music and entertainment and raised money for a great cause.

Mike Shannon's 25th Anniversary Party, January 14

Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafood celebrated 25 years at a private anniversary party.

Tony LaRussa and ARF VIP Reception, January 14

A VIP reception was held at Lumen for Tony LaRussa and his Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) the night before ARF’s celebrity-filled gala, Stars to the Rescue.

Fashion Lab Launch Party, January 12

Craft Alliance held a cocktail reception to honor the launch of its Fashion Lab, featuring New York designer Timo Weiland.

Cold Cache

By Stefene Russell

Show-Me Love

By Byron Kerman

Come Fly With Me

Styling by Nicole Benoist Edgerton, Photography by Stephen Seebeck

Who's Minding the Dogs?

By Robert Meyerowitz

Get Her to the Greek

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton

Fashion Unveiled

A behind-the-scenes look at our Unveiled bridal fashion shoot

From the Editor: The Changing World of Work

By Jarrett Medlin

40/40 Hindsight

More with Ed Hassinger on Highway 40

By Byron Kerman

Company Perks, from A to Z

More perks and policies from local companies

Think Again: A Hero's Unwelcome

By Ray Hartmann

Wow Workplaces

More photos of interesting St. Louis workplaces

Photographs by John Fedele and Kevin A. Roberts

Kitchen Q&A: Todd Kussman

Extended version

By George Mahe

What it's Like to be a Hypnotist

Extended version

By Byron Kerman

Love at First (or Second Sight)

Extra stories from St. Louis couples about how they met

By Jeannette Cooperman

Something Borrowed, Something J. Crew

J. Crew has been churning out one good thing after another―from whimsical accessories to classic every day pieces―the brand has chic down pat. J. Crew launched a hugely successful bridal party collection that has been a favorite among local wedding parties...

By Nicole Benoist Edgerton