WEB EXCLUSIVES THIS MONTH
- A-List 2013 Readers' Choice Poll, Round 2: Vote for your favorites in the categories of health and fitness, shopping and service, and kids.
- Read more stories from the history of Tillie’s Food Shop, a landmark in JeffVanderLou for more than four decades.
- Watch KTRS-AM talk-show host John Carney visit LoRusso’s Cucina to find out more about his favorite mouthwatering dish, the Wild Mushroom Trio.
- Discover more about what it’s like to play Elder Cunningham in the Tony Award–winning musical The Book of Mormon, as the cast prepares to make its St. Louis debut.
- Get an extended, entertaining mayoral-race Q&A with Mayor Francis Slay and Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed.
- Watch video of bull rider L.J. Jenkins in action.
- Find out more about what it’s like to judge the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
- Read memorable tweets from Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce.
- Find further anecdotes from radio-show host George Noory and chef Patrick Connolly.
- Our latest online obsession is probably the same as yours—Pinterest! Join in the fun at pinterest.com/stlmag.
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COVER
Photography by Jonathan Gayman
Food Styling by Darrie Preston; Model: Shannon Quinn, Centro Talent Plus; Hairstyling by Valerie Brown; Makeup Styling by Whitney Fogel, Primp; Sweater by Nordstrom
WHAT'S ONLINE
Online on stlmag.com
BEHIND THE SCENES
The making of this issue
FROM THE EDITOR
A Matter of Taste
By Jarrett Medlin
FEEDBACK
CURRENT
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First Shot: And the Oscar Goes To...
By William Powell -
The Buzz: Mayoral Mad Libs (Web Exclusive: Get an extended, entertaining mayoral-race Q&A with Mayor Francis Slay and Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed.)
SLM’s official (though not overly serious) 2013 debate
By Byron Kerman -
The Buzz: How to Survive a Polar Plunge
By Byron Kerman -
The Buzz: By the Horns (Web Exclusive: Watch video of bull rider L.J. Jenkins in action.)
By William Powell -
What It's Like To Judge the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (Web Exclusive: Find out more on what it’s like to write a novel at age 10.)
By Byron Kerman
GLITTERATI
See these and more at our Party Pics page.
STYLE
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Things We Love: Resale Steals
Buy the biggest designer names without breaking the bank.
By Kate Allen -
Stylish Subtleties: Kate Duryea
Owner, Dimvaloo, opening in March
By Rosalind Early -
Shop Talk: Maplewood Maven
Maven owner Kate Bethel’s love of her boutique’s neighborhood shows through in her new men’s line.
By Rosalind Early
SPACES
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First View: The St. Louis Woman's Club
By Jeannette Cooperman -
Shopping Spots: Art Moderne
Rocket Century brings together fine art and vintage furniture in the South Grand neighborhood.
By Rosalind Early -
Interior Design: The Great Indoors
As their children grew up and grandchildren arrived, the Budke house went au naturel.
By Christy Marshall
CRIME
Prosecutor to the People (Web Exclusive: Read memorable tweets from Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce.)
Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce wants an army of engaged citizens.
By William Powell
ENTERTAINMENT
Remembering Tillie's (Web Exclusive: Read more stories from the history of Tillie’s Food Shop, a landmark in JeffVanderLou for more than four decades.)
The long, hard fight to save JeffVanderLou’s vanishing history
By Stefene Russell
OPINION
Think Again: The Evil Rises to the Top at the NRA
Don’t blame the average gun owner for killing gun control.
By Ray Hartmann
COVER FEATURE
The Greatest Thing I Ever Ate
Delectable picks from 27 discerning St. Louisans
By Jenny Agnew, George Mahe, and Andrew Mark Veety. Edited by George Mahe.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Keeping Up Spirits
Sue McCollum’s husband died and left her in charge. Now she’s fighting to save not only the family business, but also the 21st Amendment.
By Jeannette Cooperman
Best Lawyers®
647 of the region’s top attorneys
Sidebars by Jeannette Cooperman and Jarrett Medlin
Terror Starts Small
In the first terrorism case here since 9/11, a St. Louis taxi driver hooks up with Al-Qaida.
By Jeannette Cooperman
Q&A
A Conversation with George Noory
Coast host with the most
By Stefene Russell
FOOD & DRINK
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First Look: Joyia Tapas
By George Mahe -
Review: Pastaria
“Sorta close to Italy”—and with validated parking—Gerard Craft’s new spot conquers family-friendly Italian.
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The Well-Seasoned Life: Raising the Bar
A French brother for I Fratellini
By Ann Lemons Pollack -
Kitchen Q&A: Patrick Connolly (Web Exclusive: Read more with more with Connolly, including some life-changing advice from chef Anthony Bourdain)
An acclaimed chef returns ho-ho-home.
By George Mahe -
Liquid Assets: Tonic or Terror?
The bitter truth about bitters
By Chris Hoel -
Ins, Outs & Almosts
By George Mahe - The SLM Restaurant Guide
CULTURE & EVENTS
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First Stop: Dance St. Louis
By Stefene Russell -
Music: Missionary Style (Web Exclusive: Discover more about what it’s like to play Elder Cunningham in the Tony Award–winning musical The Book of Mormon, as the cast prepares to make its St. Louis debut.)
The Book of Mormon comes to flyover territory.
By Devin C. Baker -
The Arts: Unstill Life
How Georges Braque painted his way through a major world war.
By Stefene Russell - The SLM Calendar
FLASHBACK
1978: Love, American-Style
By Stefene Russell