WEB EXCLUSIVES THIS MONTH
- View a gallery of photos from SLM's cutest pet contest, plus YouTube videos of St. Louis pets, a behind-the-scenes video from this month's cover shoot , and pics of SLM staffers' own animals.
- Hear a clip from the audiobook version of Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture, a new memoir by St. Louis native Andy Cohen, the man behind Bravo's Top Chef and The Real Housewives.
- View a gallery of additional items featuring one of spring's biggest trends: floral prints.
- See a video featuring finalists in the 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awards honoring the area's top nursing professionals.
- Find out more about the budget contretemps in St. Louis County from County Executive Charlie Dooley.
- Read more about being a chess prodigy.
- Get more info on Laughing Bird shrimp and agrodolce after reading our review.
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COVER
Photograph by Steve Adams
Animal training by Trisha Seifried
Bandana courtesy of Lola and Penelope's Pet Boutique
WHAT'S ONLINE
Online on stlmag.com
BEHIND THE SCENES
The making of this issue
FROM THE EDITOR
We Bought a Zoo
By Jarrett Medlin
FEEDBACK
CURRENT
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First Shot: Trekking Onward
By Jarrett Medlin -
The Buzz: Stand and Deliver
Commencement season sometimes comes with controversy.
By Jarrett Medlin -
The Buzz: The Write Answer
Bill Donius chooses the hand not taken.
By Byron Kerman -
The Buzz: Lost and Found (Web Exclusive: Read the full conversation with Lucy Ferriss.)
Of mistakes, marriage, and redemption
By Jeannette Cooperman -
The Buzz: Feelin' the Glow
MoBot's Lantern Festival is a stunner.
By Byron Kerman -
What it's Like to be a Chess Prodigy (Web Exclusive: Read more about being a chess prodigy.)
By Byron Kerman -
Agenda
Our five picks for the month
GLITTERATI
See these and more at our Party Pics page.
STYLE
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Things We Love: What's in Bloom (Web Exclusive: View a gallery of additional items featuring one of spring's biggest trends: floral prints.)
Florals are everywhere this season.
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Shop Talk: Going Glam
Teri Little brings an upscale resale addition to Washington Avenue
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Stylish Subtleties: Upsizing
Laurie Solet uproots its Clayton digs to stretch out on The Boulevard—St. Louis in Richmond Heights.
By Rosalind Early
MUSIC
Rhythm King (Web Exclusive: See Headness' latest video on May 15.)
Wash. U.'s Henry Biggs retired his rapping alter ego in 2008, but the rhythm keeps calling him back.
By Rosalind Early
NATURE
Wild Goose Chase
Dorene Olson and her dogs manage to herd geese out of the way of corporate execs, students, irate homeowners...
By Jeannette Cooperman
THINK AGAIN
Legislative Theatre of the Absurd
A look at the brainless bills of Missouri's 2012 session.
By Ray Hartmann
COVER FEATURE
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Your furry friend's guide to St. Louis
By Jeannette Cooperman, Rosalind Early, Byron Kerman, Jarrett Medlin, and Stefene Russell.
- Web Exclusive: View a gallery of photos from SLM's cutest pet contest.
- Web Exclusive: Watch YouTube videos of St. Louis pets.
- Web Exclusive: Watch a behind-the-scenes video from this month's cover shoot.
- Web Exclusive: View pics of SLM staffers' own animals.
- Web Exclusive: See more about Baxter, dock-diving, and dog training, plus links to Baxter’s videos.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Everybody Loves Charley Dooley (Except When They Don't) (Web Exclusive: Find out more about the budget contretemps in St. Louis County)
The county executive has a powerful job that gives him little power, and when he preaches, his flock gets cranky.
By Jeannette Cooperman
Excellence in Nursing Awards 2012 (Web Exclusive: See a video featuring finalists in the 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awards honoring the area's top nursing professionals.)
Recognizing the region's healthcare pros
By Shera Dalin, Rosalind Early, and Todd Schuessler
Q&A
A Conversation with Phil Slein
The art of the dealer
By Jeannette Cooperman
FOOD & DRINK
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First Look: The Stone Cellar Fondue & Wine
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Review: Ya Ya's Euro Bistro (Web Exclusive: Get more info on Laughing Bird shrimp and agrodolce.)
Arguably as good as Ma Ma's.
By Dave Lowry -
The Well-Seasoned Life: Seariously!
Greate cuisine in a suburban shopping center at J. Gilberts Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood.
By Joe and Ann Pollack -
Kitchen Q&A: Michael Del Pietro (Web Exclusive: Del Pietro talks about memories of working for his fathre and the fate of Luciano's.)
Lassoing Lasagna: How a single tiem can define a concept.
By George Mahe -
Liquid Assets: Aperitifs & Digestifs
Demystifying what's on the back bar
By Chris Hoel -
Ins, Outs & Almosts
By George Mahe - The SLM Restaurant Guid
CULTURE & EVENTS
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First Stop: The Firebird
Quintron and Miss Pussycat
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Cameo: Reality Doesn't Bite (Web Exclusive: Hear St. Louis native Andy Cohen, the man behind Bravo's Top Chef and The Real Housewives, read an excerpt from his soon-to-be released memoir, Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture.)
Bravo's Andy Cohen writes about his journey from soap opera-addicted tween to 21st-century reality-TV pioneer.
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Out & About: Quelle Horreur!
The Hi-Pointe’s new Late Nite Grindhouse film series gives low-budget cult movies a little more screen time.
By Jordan Oakes - The SLM Calendar
FLASHBACK
1949: Dime-Store Dreams
By Stefene Russell
