A-List Readers' Choice Awards 2022
We are pleased to announce the honorees of this year's A-List Readers’ Choice Awards, an annual celebration of the region’s finest, as voted on by YOU! With more than 75,000 nominations and 550,000 votes, we send our appreciation to all who participated in the poll. Congratulations to all winners and finalists! Pick up the A-List edition of St. Louis Magazine on newsstands late-June through July.
Note: The A-List Readers’ Choice Poll results are based 100 percent on the public’s nominations and votes. Being an advertiser/partner does not guarantee a spot as a winner or finalist.
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Art Event
Winner
Beyond Van Gogh Art Exhibit: The temporary exhibit, housed in a sprawling white tent near the Saint Louis Galleria, allowed visitors to see Van Gogh in a glorious new light, fully immersed in projections of “Starry Night” and the complex artist’s other impressionist works. Now, we can’t wait until the Beyond Monet exhibit comes to town.
Finalists
Art in Bloom
St. Louis Art Fair
Art Gallery
Winner
Soulard Art Gallery: Located in the heart of historic Soulard, the co-op art gallery displays the works of 13 resident artists across mediums and hosts a group exhibition every month.
Finalists
Artisans in the Loop
Green Door Art Gallery
Art Museum
Winner
Saint Louis Art Museum: Min Jung Kim, the new executive director and first woman to lead the institution in its nearly 150-year history, is working to build on the museum’s rich history while expanding its scope, with a particular emphasis on collaboration and community. Case in point: Currents 121: Oscar Murillo, showcasing works that the Colombian-born artist created in a studio that doubled as a food bank during the pandemic.
Finalists
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Author
Winner
Kevin Desrosiers: At a time when the pandemic has challenged people in profound ways, Desrosiers’ book, Bridge Over Adversity: True Stories About Overcoming Personal Challenges, is especially relevant.
Finalists
John O'Leary
DeJuan Strickland
Band (Cover)
Winner
El Monstero: More than two decades after El Monstero first took the stage at Mississippi Nights, the Pink Floyd tribute band’s shows are bigger than ever, with props, costumes, and strobes that bring the music to life in spectacular fashion.
Finalists
Mr. Blue Sky “A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra”
Top Gunz
Band (Original)
Winner
The Urge: Long before you knew Steve Ewing as the guy with that popular hot dog spot on South Grand, he was the lead singer of this beloved ska/rock band. Over the past 35 years, The Urge has produced seven studio albums and created countless concert memories in St. Louis.
Finalists
The Bosman Twins
Mark Harris II
Casino
Winner
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa: Beyond the blackjack, baccarat, slots, and poker, there’s more to discover: restaurants (notably Asia), nightlife (including live music at Bottleneck Blues Bar), a spa, and even an arcade for the kids.
Finalists
Hollywood Casino & Hotel
River City Casino Hotel
Comedy Club
Winner
Funny Bone: A longtime draw at Westport Plaza, Funny Bone recently opened a second area location at Streets of St. Charles. Among the upcoming acts: T.J. Miller, who starred in Silicon Valley and Deadpool, and has lent his unmistakable voice to numerous animated hits.
Finalists
Helium Comedy Club
The Pageant
Concert Series
Winner
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: With music director Stéphane Denève at the helm, the world-renowned symphony shows its range, playing everything from Star Wars to Strauss and accompanying the likes of the Indigo Girls and jazz trumpeter Byron Stripling.
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Finalists
Pointfest
Whitaker Music Festival
Dance Company
Winner
The Big Muddy Dance Company: This dance company embodies community and creativity. During the pandemic, Big Muddy pivoted to virtual classes and performances, including the innovative “#CrowdSourceChoreo,” pieced together from 30-second movement phrases submitted by the public. More recently, Big Muddy staged “Lemp Legends,” which was inspired by the beer family and performed at the Lemp Mansion.
Finalists
Arthur Murray St. Louis
RESILIENCE: Dance Company
DJ
Winner
Premier Entertainment STL: Susan and Todd Campbell, who met while working in the wedding business, collaborate with other couples to make their weddings and receptions memorable. They also DJ and emcee at private events, and they regularly host karaoke at St. Charles County watering holes.
Finalists
DJ Mahf
Rops and Charles
Festival
Winner
Festival of Nations: At a time when refugees from across the globe are finding a home in St. Louis, the International Institute’s annual festival is as timely as ever. Experience cultures from across the world August 27–28 in Tower Grove Park.
Finalists
Festival of the Little Hills
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
Live Music Venue
Winner
The Pageant: More than two decades after opening its doors in the Delmar Loop, The Pageant still brings to town both well-known names and up-and-coming acts across a range of genres. Bonus: There’s not a bad seat in the house.
Finalists
The Factory
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Live Theater
Winner
Fabulous Fox Theatre: The ornate Siamese Byzantine–style atmosphere at the Fox is so stunning, it could almost upstage the acts themselves. Instead, it makes the experience all the more memorable, whether hosting Hamilton, comedian Tom Segura, or Disney’s Frozen.
Finalists
The Black Repertory Theatre
The Muny
Local Musician
Winner
Bob Wilhite: The late musician, who was a longtime band director and teacher at Crest- view Middle School, died last Decem- ber at age 54. His passion for music went beyond the band room and onto the stage, where he played with a number of bands over the years, including Paint the Earth, Bored of Education, and, most recently, Big Rain and Scarecrow Joe.
Finalists
Lydia Caesar
Mark Harris II
Movie Theater
Winner
Marcus Ronnie’s Cinema: The lobby boasts a drive-in-inspired seating area, replete with retro cars and a night-sky mural. A full arcade includes simulators, rail shooters, and carnival-style games. A sleek bar has an enormous screen that would rival those at any sports bar. There are even special holiday events. Oh, and the movie theaters themselves? There’s an IMAX, and several of them have extra-large screens and heated loungers.
Finalists
The Hi-Pointe Theatre
Plaza Frontenac
Museum (Non-Art)
Winner
City Museum: The late Bob Cassilly’s imaginative wonderland continues to evolve after a quarter century. It boasts a 10-story slide, winding tunnels, a giant bowhead whale sculpture, and a school bus dangling off the rooftop. It’s a whimsical mashup of artistic vision, architectural marvel, historic significance, entrepreneurial ingenuity, and family-friendly destination.
Finalists
Missouri History Museum
Saint Louis Science Center
Tourist Attraction
Winner
R&R Ranch: This year, a dark horse topped far higher-profile tourist attractions in the voting: a miniature horse sanctuary in Chesterfield Valley. R&R Ranch is home to “four dogs, one cat, four birds, one bunny, 17 miniature horses, three dwarf miniature horses, two miniature donkeys, and two full-size horses.” Private and public tours are available, with the latter sharing a presentation of the horses before and after coming to the rescue ranch.
Finalists
Forest Park
Saint Louis Zoo
Weekend Getaway
Winner
Lake of the Ozarks: Part of the draw, besides the fact that Lake of the Ozarks is just a few hours west, is that it offers something for everyone: golf, shopping, dining, water parks, wineries... oh, and the lake itself. You can boat, fish, paddleboard, water ski...we could go on.
Finalists
Hermann
Innsbrook
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Auto Dealer (New)
Winner
Lou Fusz: With 17 brands, a dozen dealerships, and more than 650 new vehicles, Lou Fusz offers the metro area’s largest selection of new and pre-owned vehicles.
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Finalists
Bommarito Automotive Group
Jim Butler Auto Group
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Jim BuTler Auto Group
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Auto Dealer (Pre-Owned)
Winner
Jim Butler Auto Group: The auto group has 11 dealerships across the region, with such makes as Chevro let, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Kia, Fiat, and more.
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Finalists
Bommarito Automotive Group
Enterprise Car Sales
Auto Repair & Mechanic
Winner
Spirit One Automotive: With no appointment necessary, Spirit One provides standard maintenance, engine services, tire and brake services, and more. It also offers a free quick check auto service.
Finalists
Big Bend Auto Center
Telle Tire
Luxury Auto Dealer
Winner
Jim Butler Maserati: The Maplewood auto dealer aims to deliver a VIP buying experience, whether customers are searching for a new Maserati or a hard-to-find pre-owned car.
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Finalists
Autohaus BMW
RP Exotics
RV Sales & Service
Winner
Byerly RV: Opened in 1948, Byerly RV has dramatically expanded over the years. The Eureka-based RV dealer sells new and used RVs (including such brands as Coachmen, Keystone, and Winnebago), in addition to offering RV parts and service.
Finalists
Apache Village RV Center
Midwest RV
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Barber
Winner
Michele Goodall: Nicknamed “Mickey the Barber,” Michele Goodall with Pure Form Beauty in Cottleville has more than two decades of experience and specializes in all things hair design: barbering, dimensional hair coloring, and blonding (as a Redken color specialist).
Finalists
Sebas Estilo
Union Barbershop
Beauty Products
Winner
Blu A Color Salon: The Valley Park salon stocks a range of beauty products: shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, oils, and more, including such brands as Alchemic, Pasta & Love, and MOMO.
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Finalists
Dominic Michael Salon
KIND Soap Company
Body Sculpting
Winner
Metro MedSpa: The South County medspa offers such body-sculpting services as BodyFX (which uses radiofrequency to tighten skin), Plasma Pen (a noninvasive, skinlifting rejuvenation device), and CoolSculpting (a popular nonsurgical alternative to liposuction).
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Metro Medspa
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Finalists
Amelia Aesthetics
Synergi MedSpa
Blow Dry Bar
Winner
Blu A Color Salon: When a client gets a blowout from Blu A Color Salon, it consists of a shampoo, blow dry, and, most of the time, a round brush—and the option to add a heat tool as well. The salon also offers a Brazilian blowout, which is a three-hour treatment with results that last up to six months.
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Blu A COlor Salon
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Finalists
DryBar
Libby’s Blowtique
Cosmetic Injectables
Winner
Metro MedSpa: This spa’s smoothing solutions range from wrinkle relaxers (in which neurotoxins such as Botox help eliminate wrinkles and fine lines) to dermal fillers (which plump and lift cheeks, jawlines, and more).
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Metro Medspa
Metro Medspa is a full-service medical spa focused on helping people feel empowered. The comfortable space offers accessible aesthetic procedures and demystifies the world of once-taboo cosmetic treatments. Our menu of services includes Botox, fillers, microneedling, photofacial, laser hair removal, body contouring, medical grade facials, chemical peels, skin tightening, and hair restoration.
Finalists
GlamSkinRN
Synergi MedSpa
Day Spa
Winner
Metro MedSpa: Metro MedSpa offers a wide range of services including laser hair removal, facials, tox/fillers, medical aesthetic treatments, skin tightening, body contouring, hair restoration, and more.
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Metro Medspa
Metro Medspa is a full-service medical spa focused on helping people feel empowered. The comfortable space offers accessible aesthetic procedures and demystifies the world of once-taboo cosmetic treatments. Our menu of services includes Botox, fillers, microneedling, photofacial, laser hair removal, body contouring, medical grade facials, chemical peels, skin tightening, and hair restoration.
Finalists
Ginger Bay Salon & Spa
Skin & Body Bar
Eyelashes
Winner
Christy Leigh Lashes: Specializing in eyelash extensions and natural lash health, Christy Leigh is certified in classic, volume, and mega volume. Available by appointment only, the Swansea, Illinois–based cosmetologist provides classic fills, classic full sets, hybrid fills, volume fills, volume full sets, and lash removal and cleansing.
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Finalists
CandyLashed
Lashed By Laura
Facial / Skin Care
Winner
Metro MedSpa: A bespoke facial, bright and tight facial, chemical peels, HydraFacial, and dermaplane are among the facial options at Metro MedSpa.
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Metro Medspa
Metro Medspa is a full-service medical spa focused on helping people feel empowered. The comfortable space offers accessible aesthetic procedures and demystifies the world of once-taboo cosmetic treatments. Our menu of services includes Botox, fillers, microneedling, photofacial, laser hair removal, body contouring, medical grade facials, chemical peels, skin tightening, and hair restoration.
Finalists
Dominic Michael Salon
GlamSkinRN
Hair Extensions
Winner
Christina White Salon: The Brentwood salon specializes in extensions, offering invisible bead extensions, natural beaded rows, hand-tied “sew in” weft, fusion extensions, tape-in extensions, cold fusion extensions, and clip-in/halo extensions.
Finalists
Dominic Michael Salon
Studio 703
Hair Salon
Winner
Blu A Color Salon: Co-owners Charles and Nicole Gillick opened the Valley Park salon in 2009. Today, its services include cuts, color, creative, treatments, and facial waxing.
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Blu A COlor Salon
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Finalists
Bliss Beauty Bar
Dominic Michael Salon
Laser Hair Removal
Winner
Metro MedSpa The medspa offers an assortment of memberships, including monthly plans for laser hair removal, whether for small areas (lip or chin, for instance), medium (say, underarm or bikini), or large (legs, arms, and more).
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Metro Medspa
Metro Medspa is a full-service medical spa focused on helping people feel empowered. The comfortable space offers accessible aesthetic procedures and demystifies the world of once-taboo cosmetic treatments. Our menu of services includes Botox, fillers, microneedling, photofacial, laser hair removal, body contouring, medical grade facials, chemical peels, skin tightening, and hair restoration.
Finalists
Synergi MedSpa
The Face and the Body
Massage
Winner
Ginger Bay Salon & Spa: Every one of Ginger Bay’s massages start with a consultation. A massage therapist then provides guests with a combination of products, personalized Aveda aromas, and massage techniques. The spa offers an array of massages, including Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, headache, and reflexology.
Finalists
Cloud 9 Massage
Glasswing Massage
Nail Salon
Winner
PAINT Nail Bar: Boasting a fume-free environment, PAINT Nail Bar has a range of nail services, including the Uptown Girl (or Guy) mani/pedi, a gel mani/pedi, and the Lickety-Split mani/pedi. The Richmond Heights nail salon also offers complimentary mimosas to patrons over age 21.
Finalists
Beautiful Nails
Clayton Nail Spa
Tanning Salon
Winner
Just Fakin’ Tans: Among the tanning service options: mobile airbrush spray tan, eight-hour airbrush tan, rapid airbrush tan, full-body contouring, and group parties. Before you go, be sure to visit the website’s “Prep 411” page.
Finalists
Amy Jane Beauty
Bronze Tan
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Bakery
WINNER
Nathaniel Reid Bakery: Try to find something here that isn’t vicious delicious: chocolate croissants, strawberry ganache macaroons, maple pull-aparts… All are tempting. Savories, such as the roast beef sandwich, only add to the pull of the internationally recognized confectionary.
Finalists
Federhofer’s Bakery
Missouri Baking Company
Bar
WINNER
Brennan's: After a recent move, the CWE mainstay still offers respite from a weary world, with a long polished bar; a cigar club; and restorative cocktails, spirits, and an estimable beer list. The music’s pleasant and so too the company.
Finalists
The Irish Gypsy
The Off Track Saloon
Barbecue
Winner
Sugarfire Smokehouse: Constantly innovative, Sugarfire serves smoked meats and ever-evolving sides that offer reasons to keep coming back. The ‘cue is fragrant, the sauces seductive, and the Chupacabra sandwich legendary.
Finalists
Pappy’s Smokehouse
Salt + Smoke
Breakfast
Winner
The Shack Mornings: are challenging enough without the question of a good breakfast. The names alone here—Starchy & Cluck—are worth a visit. Loaded hashes are a specialty, and “Boozie Shakes” start the day right.
Finalists
First Watch
Southwest Diner
Brewery
Winner
4 Hands Brewing: With a taproom featuring free Skee-Ball and a whole bunch of suds and hard seltzers, this is the place for socializing and serious brew connoisseurship.
Finalists
Schlafly Beer
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Brunch
Winner
The Shack: You won’t be disappointed in any of the hefty sandwiches, skillets, and mimosas, which make brunch the civilized institution that elevates us into a meaningful society. The egg with house-smoked salmon and capers is transcendent.
Finalists
Mama 2’s Biscuits
SqWires Restaurant & Market
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Burger
Winner
Hi-Pointe Drive In The double burger Toklahoma, seared in mustard over grilled onions, is proof that this place deserves its reputation. There’s that felicitous balance between bustling and relaxed that makes a great fast-food joint. The fries and shakes don’t hurt either.
Finalists
Joey B’s
Mac’s Local Eats
Chef
Winner
Katie Collier—Katie's Pizza & Pasta: It isn’t just that she’s helming a small empire with her locally celebrated pizzeria/osteria. Or that saffron capellini. The staff is also consistently top-notch, professional, and just as devoted to the quality and service as she is.
Finalists
Loryn Nalic–Balkan Treat Box
Tyler Layton–Twisted Tree Steakhouse
Chinese Restaurant
Winner
Mai Lee: The Brentwood restaurant is actually Vietnamese, but the Chinese offerings here make it a favorite. The place is constantly bustling and serves a generous array of familiar and lesser-known dishes. Lunch specials are an attractive alternative to the always-crowded dinnertime.
Finalists
Corner 17
Lu Lu Seafood & Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant
Chocolatier
Winner
Crown Candy Kitchen: Cocoa-Cultists have ventured pilgrimages here since the trolleys were clang-clanging. Bunnies by the billions are an Easter favorite, but the regular chocolate choices beggar the imagination all year long. The vintage charm is unequalled; it’s a true St. Louis institution.
Finalists
Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
Cocktails
Winner
Narwhal’s Crafted: Frozen cocktail flights? Is this a great country or what? Happy hour here almost makes the workday worthwhile. Offbeat flavors—cherry limeade, chocolate mudslide—make for serious slushies, and the inviting patio draws nightly crowds.
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Finalists
Brennan’s
Planter’s House
Coffeehouse
Winner
Kaldi’s Coffee: Ah yes, that essential coffee bar where you congregate as much for the company as for the brew. St. Louis is that much better because of Kaldi’s, where you can pore over your computer or hang with friends, sipping that elixir of life.
Finalists
Blueprint Coffee
The Mud House
Cupcakes
Winner
Jilly’s Cupcake Bar: St. Louisans understand there’s no such thing as too much icing on a cupcake. That’s why Jilly’s is our go-to for hand cakes. The ice cream’s great, as are the sandwiches, but it’s the icing that keeps us coming back for more.
Finalists
Sarah’s Cake Shop
The Cup
Deli
Winner
Gioia’s Deli: There are daily lines out the door for a reason. A major lunchtime nutrition source for thousands, the sandwiches here—notably the hot salami—are jaw-stretchingly awesome.
Finalists
Blues City Deli
Mom’s Deli
Desserts
Winner
Russell’s Café: Insiders don’t even get seated before first perusing Russell’s epic dessert case. The entrées—meatloaf, burgers, soups—are wonderful. But wow, those desserts. Four words say it all: Chocolate Port Wine Cake.
Finalists
Cyrano’s
Nathaniel Reid Bakery
Diner
Winner
Southwest Diner: If a Mayberry diner were in New Mexico, then it might look—and taste—like this down-home favorite. Wait times can be significant, though no one seems to mind: Dishes such as grits and enchiladas are a major reason.
Finalists
Courtesy Diner
Florissant City Diner
Distillery
Winner
Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery: For a grain-to-grass experience, we’re happy to make the trip to Columbia, Illinois, where some stunning whiskies are created on a family-run farm. Tours are worthwhile; sampling is an education in the art of Illinois usquebaugh.
Finalists
Pinckney Bend Distillery
StilL 630 Distillery
Doughnuts
Winner
Old Town Donuts: St. Louis has more doughnut purveyors than potholes. Among the standouts: this cherished standby in Florissant, where the dunkable delights are a family business and a dozen are always fresh. Don’t miss the powdered sugar cake.
Finalists
Donut Drive In
Strange Donuts
Farmers Market
Winner
Soulard Farmers’ Market: The most amazing assemblage of edibles—from the familiar to the “people eat that?”—can be found under one roof. The Soulard spot’s been a grocery/gathering place since the 18th century. Hosting out-of-towners? Spend a Saturday morning here.
Finalists
Kirkwood Farmers Market
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
Fine Dining
Winner
Olive + Oak: Billboard-size windows along Lockwood make for a bright, airy space. Innovative dishes range from goat ragu to fried oysters. And while it’s fine dining, the atmosphere’s still convivial and inviting.
Finalists
Annie Gunn’s
Twisted Tree Steakhouse
Food Truck
Winner
Seoul Taco: Tacos and Korean-Mexican specialties make this among the most popular eatsmobile in town. With garlic, soy sauce, kimchi, and queso, Seoul Taco works its magic wherever hungry patrons gather.
Finalists
Balkan Treat Box
Truck Norris
French Fries
Winner
Lion’s Choice: The St. Louis–based fast-food chain’s signature fries—brined, blanched, and quick-fried—are as crisp as an October morning, as soft and tender inside as a Hallmark card.
Finalists
Brasserie
Mac’s Local Eats
French Restaurant
Winner
Vin de Set: You might be unsure about the spelling of “coq au vin,” but you know where to get a très bien version. Some wine and hors d’oeuvres, such as the beef and mushroom crêpes or the Gruyère gougères, are the start of a memorable evening.
Finalists
Brasserie
La Bonne Bouchee Patisserie & Cafe
Fried Chicken
Winner
Hodak’s: Those big cracklin’ brown hunks of bird are crispalicious. St. Louisans are nothing if not loyal—they’ve cherished the fried fowl at Hodak’s for decades.
Finalists
Grace Meat + Three
Porter’s Fried Chicken
Happy Hour
Winner
Narwhal’s Crafted: There are times when a day’s work can only end one way: among comrades in a relaxed oasis, sipping a prickly pear margarita. The best time to do so at Narwhal’s: 3–6 p.m. Monday through Friday, when frozen cocktails of all sizes are $1 off.
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Finalists
Katie’s Pizza and Pasta
The Irish Gypsy
Frozen Custard
Winner
Ted Drewes: The upside-down custard with more butterfat than the Wisconsin State Fair has customers lined up for both blocks and generations. There’s even a gift shop beside the Chippewa location.
Finalists
Doozle’s Frozen Custard
Fritz’s Frozen Custard
Greek Restaurant
Winner
Spiro’s: Holy saganaki! There’s been a prairie fire’s worth of flaming cheese at this venerable place, and insiders come for the panfried smelts, just one of the specialties that make Sprio’s so popular, especially for family celebrations.
Finalists
Michael’s Bar & Grill
Olympia Kebob House and Taverna
Hidden Gem Restaurant
Winner
The Irish Gypsy: The under-the-radar pub opened up in a strip mall during the pandemic. Sure, you’ll find beers and burgers here, but don’t overlook the Irish staples, including bangers and mash, made with thick gravy, juicy sausages, and buttery smooth “mash.”
Finalists
Beffa’s Bar & Restaurant
J’s Pitaria
Ice Cream
Winner
Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Creamery: There’s the Nice (think Carrot Cake) and the Naughty (think Boozy Banana Rum). Whether you prefer pints or cones, Clementine’s hand-made, small-batch ice cream is an art form.
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Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
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Finalists
Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream
The Fountain On Locust
Indian Restaurant
Winner
House of India: There’s been an explosion of Indian eateries in St. Louis, and readers says this spot along Delmar is tops. Linen tablecloths add a classy feel. The multi-course thali is your best bet to enjoy the menu’s range of tastes and textures.
Finalists
Himalayan Yeti
Turmeric
Italian Restaurant
Winner
Trattoria Marcella: St. Louis is to Italian restaurants what Vegas is to pawn shops: We’ve got a lot. Why is this one a favorite? Is it the osso buco—tender, fragrant, meaty? Those incredible wild mushrooms with polenta fries? The upscale cucina in an amichevole setting? Yes.
Finalists
Charlie Gitto’s
Cunetto House of Pasta
Latin Restaurant
Winner
Mayo Ketchup: Simple but sophisticated, fried plantain tostones with smashed avocado explain part of the popularity of this charming little place, which serves up bright and delectable Caribbean fare.
Finalists
Asador Del Sur
Tango Argentina Food
Mexican Restaurant
Winner
Mission Taco Joint: Local artists decorated the colorful, creative interiors, where you can enjoy equally colorful, creative tacos, as well as burritos and other Mexican fare. Top it off with tequilas, cocktails, and fruity drinks from the Tiki Time menu.
Finalists
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Mi Ranchito
Middle Eastern Restaurant
Winner
Aya Sofia: There’s no charge for the aroma of exotic spices at Aya Sofia, an intimate atmosphere for Turkish dining. An absolute must: the iskender, sliced kebabs with rice and tomato sauce. And baklava for dessert? Don’t mind if we do.
Finalists
Ranoush
Rozanna Mediterranean Restaurant
New Restaurant
Winner
Loaded Elevated Nachos: “Elevated” is an understatement. These nachos are topped with ingredients that you never dreamed belong there: crab Rangoon, Korean barbecue... A nacho smashburger’s pretty awesome, but, oh, dig those cannoli nachos.
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Loaded Elevated Nachos
Loaded Elevated Nachos is a craft-casual eatery serving unique nacho creations in the Streets of St. Charles.
Finalists
Golden Chicken
Rozanna Mediterranean Restaurant
Patio
Winner
Billy G’s Kirkwood: Under a forest of umbrellas, patrons gather as lights twinkle overhead and the fire pit crackles. It’s relaxing, romantic, convivial. The patio has the feel of a cozy retreat and an al fresco party with friends.
Finalists
Joey B’s
John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub and Garden
Pizza (Non-St. Louis-Style)
Winner
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria: Seasonal ingredients are a constant attraction here, although the regular menu also features an array of interesting toppings, such as clams and squash blossoms. Baked in a wood-fired oven, the crust is exquisite, scorched in all the right places.
Finalists
Blackthorn Pub and Pizza
Pi Pizzeria
Pizza (St. Louis Style)
Winner
Imo’s: St. Louisans’ relationship with Imo’s is like Aphrodite’s romance with Zeus: ancient, intense, and—to outsiders—strange. The Square Affair is a local love story, complete with a Provel cheesy happy ending.
Finalists
Joey B’s
Pirrone’s Pizza
Rooftop Dining
Winner
Vin de Set: Not only is it among the classiest French eateries in town (with a great wine selection), but the rooftop also offers a stunning view of the city, ideal for dining at sunset.
Finalists
Frisco Barroom
Three Sixty
Sandwich Shop
Winner
Gioia’s Deli: Two sister locations of this perennially favorite sandwichery are thriving, but the original deli on the Hill—with those paper-wrapped, triple-stuffed hoagies of happiness—is the lodestar of lunch. The legendary Porknado is both fearsome and wondrous.
Finalists
Blues City Deli
Mom’s Deli
Sports Bar
Winner
Syberg’s: Technically, it is legal to watch sports without a plate of wings, but there’s no reason to take chances. Fortify yourself with them—or burgers or pizza—and try to find some athletic event that isn’t on the TVs here.
Finalists
Frankie G’s
The Post Sports Bar & Grill
Steakhouse
Winner
Tucker’s Place: Local craft beers are perfect for the slabs o’ beef that arrive a’sizzle here. All is extravagant and posh. Insiders match that beer with a remarkable burger and fries for lunch, when the place is more relaxed.
Finalists
Kreis’ Steakhouse & Bar
Twisted Tree Steakhouse
Sushi
Winner
Sushi Ai: All-you-can eat sushi can be dicey, but this wildly popular eatery has it down pat, handcrafting sushi at your order. Lunch is good, but dinner is even better, with a wider selection. It’s a fine place for leisurely dining.
Finalists
indo
Wasabi Sushi Bar
Takeout
Winner
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria: Yes, we’ve had our share of takeout during the past few years. But when the grab-and-go urge hits, we still head for Katie’s and leave with an aromatic pie or pasta, its aroma wafting through the car.
Finalists
J’s Pitaria
Loaded Elevated Nachos
Thai
Winner
King and I Thai Cuisine: Venerable royalty comes in several flavors at this grand old Thai eatery, along with the aromas of curry, basil, and fish sauce. Pad Thai is an unsurpassed mélange of textures. Mango with sticky rice is a must for dessert.
Finalists
Pad Thai STL
Thai House
Vegetarian/Vegan
Winner
Lulu’s Local Eatery: Garden-gobblers elevate Lulu’s as a welcome addition to the dining scene. BBQ jackfruit, buffalo cauliflower wrap, a Cajun “oyster” po’ boy—all are enough to tempt and satisfy even the most skeptical carnivore.
Finalists
Frida's
SweetArt
Vietnamese
Winner
Mai Lee: Yep, it’s also the readers’ pick for best Chinese Restaurant. The Vietnamese menu here, though, is enormous and boasts several soups. One of our go-to dishes: chao bo vien, a rice porridge with meatballs and fried onions.
Finalists
DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery
Pho Grand
Winery
Winner
Cedar Lake Cellars: The lakeside scenery, the sprawling party space, and the tastings are all worth the trip, but go just for a romantic dinner of prime rib and the winery’s merlot. Then stroll the vineyards.
Finalists
Chandler Hill Vineyards
Wild Sun Winery and Brewery
Wings
Winner
Syberg’s: Ain’t no thing but a chicken wing? Hardly. That mustard sauce with just enough spice to deliver a kick, the meat tender, and the skin crunchy-crispy are deservedly cherished. Go with the twicefried “trashed” wings for an unforgettable Wingstock.
Finalists
Joey B’s
Three Kings Public House
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Acupuncture
Winner
PALM Health: Acupuncture services at PALM Health target individualized issues and energy blockage. Among the session options: assessment, acupuncture and acupressure, cupping, biofeedback rebalance, and facial acupuncture.
Finalists
Sports & Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture LLC
Wheeler Acupuncture & Functional Wellness
Assisted Living Facility
Winner
Friendship Village Senior Living: At its Chesterfield and Sunset Hills communities, Friendship Village provides seniors a well-rounded environment, with ample opportunity for relaxation; fellowship; and enrichment of mind, body, and soul.
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Friendship Village Senior Living
Friendship Village’s award-winning Assisted Living and Memory Care programs deliver tailored, personalized care to each resident—offering just the right amount of daily assistance to keep seniors independent, longer. Newly expanded facilities on both their St. Louis-area campuses support their commitment to enhancing senior wellness with continued innovation and technology.
Finalists
Cedarhurst of Des Peres
Delmar Gardens
Audiology Center
Winner
Gateway ENT: The St. Louis specialists have served patients since 1979. Alongside the center’s team of physicians, audiologists work diligently to diagnose and treat all forms of hearing loss.
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Gateway ENT
At Gateway ENT Audiology, we believe YOU are the heart of the doctor-patient relationship. Our vision is to BREATHE new life into that time-honored relationship by not only giving you the best ENT care, but also by never forgetting that each encounter is about you. We offer you the complete package of hearing assistance for children and adults, combining the best audiologists in the area, backed up by ENT physicians.
Finalists
Heartland Hearing Center
Washington University Adult Audiology
Boutique Fitness Studio
Winner
Burn Boot Camp: A fitness studio with high energy and encouragement, Burn Boot Camp centers on heart-pumping 45-minute workouts, drawing from elements of cardio, HIIT, and strength training. The community-oriented franchise even provides free childcare for customers during workouts.
Finalists
Jazzercise St. Louis South County
PLNK STL
Chiropractor
Winner
ABChiropractic Family & Wellness: Striving to effectively bring patients pain relief, ABChiropractic Family & Wellness focuses on general family chiropractic care, auto accident injury treatment, spinal decompression therapy, physicals for sports and work, and posture correction.
Finalists
A Wellness Place
Lafayette Square Chiropractic Centre
Cosmetic Dentist
Winner
100 West Dental: The Ballwin-based practice is personal, tailored, convenient, and relaxing (think massaging treatment chairs). It also offers Invisalign, implant-supported dentures, and other options.
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100 West Dental
From family smile care for the whole family to tailored cosmetic and implant dentistry for those who dream of a stunning smile, 100 West Dental offers a wide range of dental solutions.
Finalists
Brentwood Dental Group
Chesterfield Family Dentistry
Cosmetic Dermatologist
Winner
Jason B. Amato, MD Dermatology: The cosmetic portion of Dr. Amato’s dermatology practice offers patients physician-grade skin care, including Botox, fillers, laser skin rejuvenation, and body treatments.
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Jason B. Amato, MD Dermatology
522 N. New Ballas Road, Ste. 203
At Jason B. Amato, MD Dermatology, we recognize that your choice of a dermatologist is driven both by the provider’s competency and personality. When searching for dermatological treatment, you need a dermatologist who is experienced, understanding, and supportive. You get this caring attitude from all the staff at Jason Amato Dermatology every day. Our staff works together as a team to be sure we are responsive to your needs and keep you informed about your health issues. We look forward to getting to know you.
Finalists
Dee Anna Glaser, MD
Madhavi Kandula, MD
Dietitian
Winner
Allison Lesko, RD, LD: A licensed and registered dietician, Lesko is the founder of Lesko Health. She specializes in custom nutrition plans and has helped more than 4,000 St. Louisans, in addition to creating nutrition programs for aspiring health-conscious companies.
Finalists
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy
Sweet Balance Nutrition
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Sweet Balance Nutrition
Sweet Balance Nutrition counseling is led by registered dietitian Sarah Williams, MS, RD. Sarah uses a flexible, all-foods-fit approach to help clients reach their health and weight loss goals. Her program focuses on balanced nutrition for sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts for long-term success, and developing a positive relationship with food.
Eye Care
Winner
Kirkwood Eye Associates: The eye care provider strives to help each patient realize and protect their best vision possible. The practice utilizes high-quality digital eyeglass lens technology, top-notch contact lenses, and up-to-date refractive surgery options.
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Kirkwood Eye Associates
200 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 100
Kirkwood Eye Associates is the area leader in scleral lenses for patients with keratoconus, dry eye disease, and other corneal abnormalities. Dr. Biondo and his staff have more than a decade of fitting experience and utilize state-of-the-art methods to fit these life changing devices with thousands of eyes. Locally owned, we also offer top-of-the-line routine eye care and have a wide assortment of exclusive eyewear you won't find anywhere else in St. Louis.
Finalists
Clarkson Eyecare
Vision Care Consultants
Driving Range
Winner
Topgolf: Taking the driving range experience to new heights, Topgolf adds an entertaining environment with tech-driven range games and food and drink. It’s fun for experienced and inexperienced golfers alike.
Finalists
Family Golf and Learning Center
Tower Tee Golf
Golf Course
Winner
Forest Park Golf Course: For starters, the course is right in the heart of our region’s most beloved green space. Choose from three distinct nine-hole options—a couple have holes adjacent to some of the city’s iconic museums.
Finalists
Annbriar Golf Course
Innsbrook Golf Course
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Innsbrook
A vacation home community located 45 minutes west of St. Louis, Innsbrook offers more of what your family is looking for… living life like every day is the weekend. Innsbrook’s 7,500 acres include recreational and residential properties, an event center, a restaurant, and an 18-hole public golf course.
Health & Fitness Club
Winner
Burn Boot Camp: This boutique fitness franchise values variety in every workout, providing a mixture of cardio, strength training, and HIIT elements. Motivating trainers lead stimulating, challenging 45-minute sessions.
Finalists
CrossFit Wildwood
Origin Wellness
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Origin Wellness
At Origin Wellness, we have more than 20 touch-free services that can help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and whole. We use sustainable, technology-based treatments that harness natural forces to promote physical and mental wellness.
Health Food Store
Winner
Fit-Flavors: Jillian Tedesco founded Fit-Flavors with the aim of serving people convenient, healthy meals that can help them succeed with their fitness goals. Meals—which vary seasonally and by dietary needs—can be shipped or picked up in-store.
Finalists
Honey I’m Home Nutritious Foods
The Natural Way
Home Health Care
Winner
Assistance Home Care: The professionals at Assistance Home Care help their clients remain at home. The group offers a range of care, including for dementia, movement, and end-of-life.
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Assistance Home Care
When Moving Isn't An Option™... Assistance Home Care is committed to assist in honoring one's wishes to stay at home and enrich the journey of aging with compassion, dignity, and respect. Specializing in dementia and movement disorder care, Assistance Home Care offers flexible in-home care schedules with no deposits, minimums, or service length commitments. Connect with our local team today!
Finalists
AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis
Martha's Hands
Independent Living
Winner
Friendship Village: At both senior living communities, in Chesterfield and Sunset Hills, the independent living residents at Friendship Village live with autonomy and have access to a campus targeted toward social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical wellness.
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Friendship Village
Friendship Village has created a new future of senior living in St. Louis. Their two cutting-edge campuses are designed to foster a healthy, engaged, active lifestyle, and their exclusive Life Care program ensures affordable access to a full range of care—from independent living to award-winning assisted living and skilled nursing.
Finalists
Cedarhurst Senior Living
Gatesworth
Hiking Spot
Winner
Castlewood State Park: Castlewood has several trails that snake up the hills west of St. Louis and offer views of the Meramec River below. Rocky outcrops of limestone and old ruins can be spotted along the way.
Finalists
Don Robinson State Park
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
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Alpine Shop
What began in 1973 as a small climbing shop in Webster Groves has grown into an award-winning outdoor retailer in Kirkwood, serving almost every type of outdoor enthusiast from backpackers, hikers, campers, climbers, paddlers, and cyclists, to trail runners, travelers, snowboarders, and skiers.
Laser Eye Treatment
Winner
Brinton Vision: With Dr. Jason P. Brinton at the helm, the team at Brinton Vision conducts modern variations of LASIK that are tailored to every patient. The practice even provides modern, bladeless LASIK, a process called SBK.
Finalists
Clarkson Eyecare
Pepose Vision Institute
Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Winner
Kind Goods: With community, compassion, and responsible marijuana use at the forefront, Kind Goods now has three locations across the region. Medical-grade cannabis options include edibles, extracts, flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, and vapes to meet a variety of needs.
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Kind Goods
Kind Goods is a locally owned and operated medical cannabis dispensary. We have 3 locations along the 141 corridor in West County, St. Peters, and Fenton. At Kind Goods, we pride ourselves on providing the best patient experience. From education to pricing, the patient comes first.
Finalists
N'Bliss Cannabis Dispensary
Swade Cannabis
Medical Spa
Winner
Synergi MedSpa: This medspa offers such advanced procedures as injectables and fillers, CoolSculpting, EMSculpt Neo, Advanced Forever Young BBL, microneedling, HydraFacials, 3D brows and microblading, laser hair reduction, and more.
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Synergi MedSpa
Synergi has been the premier medical spa in St. Louis since 2005! Our pledge to you is that we will help you rejuvenate and refine your appearance with minimal downtime or discomfort. Our innovative techniques will produce dramatic results. You will look so natural, that no one will know you’ve had treatments!
Finalists
Amelia Aesthetics
PALM Health
Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Winner
SSM Health Weight Management Services–Bridgeton & Fenton: Knowing that weight management looks different for every individual, the team at SSM Health Weight Management Services works with each person to reach their personal health goals, providing surgical and non-surgical options.
Finalists
PALM Health
Summit Rejuvenation Centers
Orthodontist
Winner
Otto Orthodontics: Striving to treat patients in a comfortable environment, Otto Orthodontics provides new patients with digital X-rays before deciding on a plan for braces or other treatments.
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Otto Orthodontics
12360 Manchester Road, Ste. 204
Dr. Otto and the extraordinary staff at Otto Orthodontics proudly offer high quality orthodontic care at three convenient locations: Des Peres, Fenton, and Wentzville. Treating each patient with personalized service designed to meet their individual needs and goals is top priority. Complimentary consultations are always provided.
Finalists
Doyle Orthodontics
Erin Fraundorf, DMD, MS
Best Park (Besides Forest Park)
Winner
Tower Grove Park: In the heart of the city, the 289-acre park boasts one of St. Louis’ most beloved farmers markets, postcard-perfect pavilions and picnic sites, and tennis and pickleball courts—including the only public grass tennis courts in the nation.
Finalists
Creve Coeur Park
Queeny Park
Personal Trainer
Winner
Erika Godfrey, Burn Boot Camp: Erika Godfrey enrolled in a 30-day free trial at Burn Boot Camp in 2019 and rediscovered her inner athlete. Now, she’s the head trainer at the South County location.
Finalists
Courtney Gerding
Stephanie Nardoni, Burn Boot Camp
Physical Therapy/Rehab
Winner
Axes Physical Therapy: The common thread throughout all physical therapy and rehab services at Axes Physical Therapy—a commitment to providing expert, individualized care for patients, centered on positive patient results.
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Axes Physical Therapy
4273 Keaton Crossing Boulevard
At Axes Physical Therapy, we have one focus: returning patients to the activities they love. Our physical therapy practice is centered on patient results, positive outcomes, and a remarkable experience for our patients and clients.
Finalists
Apex Physical Therapy
SSM Health Physical Therapy
Pilates Studio
Winner
Boom Pilates: Boom pairs contemporary Pilates instruction with upbeat dance music to help customers stay motivated while having some fun.
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Boom Pilates
Boom Pilates is STL's newest modern pilates studio offering small group classes for all levels of pilates. Come *Boom* your heart out with contemporary pilates choreography, all set to a booming 8-count dance beat!
Finalists
Central Studio
PLNK STL
Swimming Pool or Waterpark
Winner
North Pointe Aquatic Center: The Ballwin aquatic center boasts a 10-lane competitive pool, diving boards, a leisure pool, a kiddie pool, a splash pad, water slides, and a lazy river that snakes around the complex.
Finalists
Aquaport
Raging Rivers
Sports/Orthopedic Rehab
Winner
Axes Physical Therapy: Injured athletes face physical, mental, and emotional barriers during recovery. The experienced therapists at Axes recognize the importance of their role and serving patients in a positive, healing environment.
Finalists
Advanced Training & Rehab
SSM Health Orthopedics
Therapist or Mental Health Professional
Winner
PS Kids: The acronym stands for Positive Support for Kids, and the center strives to do just that, offering individual and group care for children of all needs. Therapists work closely with children and their caregivers to help patients reach their developmental potential.
Finalists
Candice Cox
Etoya White
Urgent Care
Winner
Total Access Urgent Care: With locations across the metro area, Total Access gives treatment beyond the typical care provided at urgent care facilities. The emergency-trained teams offer everything from routine physicals to CT scans and X-rays.
Finalists
Mercy-Go Health
SSM Health Urgent Care
Yoga Studio
Winner
Brick City Yoga: Based in Benton Park West, Brick City Yoga is a community-oriented, accessible environment for individuals of all experience and financial levels. Patrons here can practice yoga at their own pace.
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Brick City Yoga
Brick City Yoga is a community yoga studio in St. Louis’ Benton Park West neighborhood. We offer a variety of classes including ashtanga, basics, body positive flow, chair yoga, ladder flow, vinyasa, yin, barre, and deep stretch classes. Whether you’ve never been on a mat or have been practicing for years, we have something for you!
Finalists
Shanti Yoga
South River Yoga
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Antique Store
Winner
St. Louis Estate Buyers: The estate liquidation company updates followers on Facebook about its new treasures, which run the gamut from vintage jewelry to Jim Beam figural decanters. Visitors to both locations—in South County Center and West County Center—can also chat with certified appraisers and research experts.
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St. Louis Estate Buyers
70 West County Center, Ste. 1290
St. Louis Estate Buyers is a locally-owned estate liquidation company that has two retail locations. We sell antiques, vintage items, collectibles, jewelry, and curiosities. Our stores are located in West County and South County shopping malls. We have something for everyone!
Finalists
The Hill Antique Market
Secondhand Chic Marketplace
Bathroom Remodeling
Winner
Anne Marie Design Studio: One of the most acclaimed designers in St. Louis (winner of Design STL’s Architect & Designer Awards, among other accolades), Anne Marie makes interior design fun and works closely with clients to reimagine kitchens, bathrooms, and more.
Finalists
Aleto Construction Group
Mosby Building Arts
Carpet & Rugs
Winner
Asadorian Rug Company: It’s all in the family at Asadorian Rug Company. Now owned by the fourth generation of Asadorians, it’s been in the rug business for nearly a century. Here you can find authentic Oriental, Persian, Afghan, Pakistani, and Indian imported area rugs, or have yours cleaned, restored, or appraised by experts.
Finalists
Champion Floor Company
Classic Carpet & Flooring
Custom Closets / Storage Solutions
Winner
Saint Louis Closet Co.: With more than 30 years’ experience, Jennifer Williams’ company offers a plethora of ways to get organized, including custom closets and organizational systems. Stop by the Maplewood showroom to get a sense of what’s possible.
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Saint Louis Closet Co.
Saint Louis Closet Co. designs, manufactures, and installs custom closets and organizational systems for both residential and commercial clients. Locally- and woman-owned since 1991, we offer storage solutions for everything from pantries, laundry rooms, Murphy beds, and garages. Call to schedule a free in-home consultation.
Finalists
Beyond Storage
Closet Factory
Electrician
Winner
Streib Company: Tom Streib started his career as an electrician. Loving the work and industry, he launched his own small business with the goal of exceeding customer expectations, from lighting to solar to security and beyond.
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Streib Company
Streib Company is a full-service electric, media, security, and systems contractor in St. Louis, built on a strong foundation of good old fashioned work ethics. Join the Tribe and Go with Streib!
Finalists
Fielder Electric
Reinhold Electric
Flooring Store
Winner
Reinhold Flooring: Hardware, cabinets, and countertops are certainly important in-home renovations, but it’s carpets and flooring that complete the look. Reinhold Flooring offers floor coverings—hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile—for every style.
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Reinhold Flooring
We pride ourselves in offering durable products at affordable prices with quality service. From start to finish, we will be there to help you all along the way.
Finalists
Boardwalk Floors
Floor & Decor
Furniture Store
Winner
Carol House: You’ve seen the commercials, but did you know that Carol House has been around since 1964, with founder Nat Dubman initially selling clothing and appliances out of the trunk of his car? Today, Carol House is among the largest décor stores in the area, with two sprawling locations stocking thousands of items.
Finalists
Blue Dahlia Designs
Momoderne
Garden Store / Nursery
Winner
Chalily Ponds & Gardens: Specializing in all things water in the garden, Chalily (named for owners Joe and Tonya Summers’ children, Charles and Lily) inspires customers to try their hand at water gardening by posting videos about how to care for Japanese koi and plants. The results bring new meaning to “backyard oasis.”
Finalists
Rolling Ridge Nursery Inc.
Sugar Creek Gardens
Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Winner
Design Aire Heating & Cooling: After more than a century in business, Design Aire Heating & Cooling recently expanded to a second location, in South City. The longtime company is also involved in the community, sponsoring a team of tykes named—wait for it—the Mighty Ducts.
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Design Aire Heating & Cooling
Design Aire is a fourth generation heating and air conditioning company serving the St. Louis metro area. We believe that a relationship of trust between customer and company should be at the heart of the service industry. Design Aire customers experience that every day.
Finalists
Hoffman Brothers
Total Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Home Accessories Resale Shop
Winner
Miriam Switching Post: Want new furnishings without the hefty price tag? Discover gently used furniture, home décor, and collectibles at Miriam Switching Post. All sales support the company’s mission of empowering learners through Miriam’s variable tuition program.
Finalists
Encore Consignment Shop
The Refind Room
Home Appliance Store
Winner
Slyman Bros Appliances: Experienced renovators will tell you: If you’re going to spend money on renovations, spend it on your kitchen. Slyman Bros Appliances stocks state-of-the-art appliances, including new refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves.
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Slyman Bros Appliances
A family-owned appliance retailer/supplier since 1965, we carry all the major appliance brands and offer full-service delivery and install of our products we sell. We have 5 showrooms in the greater St. Louis area including our main distribution center located in Manchester.
Finalists
Appliance Discounters
Lemcke TV & Appliance
Home Builder
Winner
McBride Homes: A custom-build home can tick all your boxes. McBride Homes has built them in neighborhoods in nearly every part of town for good reason: Clients enjoy the higher caliber of personalization and innovative designs throughout the building process.
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Mcbride Homes
McBride Homes builds in 30-plus communities in the St. Louis area and is the largest home builder in Missouri. With more than 75 years of homebuilding experience, McBride’s mission is to provide a wide range of home styles and price points, while offering the best locations and value in St. Louis.
Finalists
Fischer Homes
Lombardo Homes
Home Lighting Company
Winner
Metro Lighting: A St. Louis fixture for more than 50 years, Metro Lighting is focused on customer service and energy-saving products. Whether lighting interiors or outdoor spaces, Metro Lighting guarantees meeting or beating competitor prices.
Finalists
Brody’s
Wilson Lighting
Home Organization
Winner
Saint Louis Closet Co.: See the Custom Closets/ Storage Solutions category.
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Saint Louis Closet Co.
Saint Louis Closet Co. designs, manufactures, and installs custom closets and organizational systems for both residential and commercial clients. Locally- and woman-owned since 1991, we offer storage solutions for everything from pantries, laundry rooms, Murphy beds, and garages. Call to schedule a free in-home consultation.
Finalists
Organizing by Kelly
RizeUp to Organized
House Cleaning
Winner
Two Ladies & A Bucket: Started by a single mom, Two Ladies & A Bucket is still woman-operated and -owned. And while cleaning homes, the team follows an extensive checklist, noting on its website all the ways in which the service polishes bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and dining rooms.
Finalists
Cyncere Cleaning
Regal Cleaning Services
Kitchen Remodeler
Winner
Anne Marie Design Studio: See the Bathroom Remodeling category.
Finalists
Mosby Building Arts
Premium Cabinets of St. Louis
Landscaper
Winner
All Seasons Maintenance Services: If there’s an outdoor job that needs doing, All Seasons Maintenance Services almost certainly does it. There’s seasonal cleanup, tree services, irrigation, and turf maintenance, as well as more involved projects, such as retaining walls, excavation, gravel services, and concrete.
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All Seasons Maintenance Services
We are a full-service landscape company built on relationships. We are dedicated to client satisfaction and customer retention. We specialize in creating immersive outdoor living spaces integrating water, light, and sound. The team loves challenges and opportunities to put their creative minds to work.
Finalists
Frisella Landscape Group
G & G Lawncare & Tree Service
Moving Company
Winner
Two Men and a Truck: The St. Louis franchise began with one truck and a Yellow Page ad. Today, the outpost in Sunset Hills has grown to include more than 40 trucks and completes 10,000 moves a year.
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Two MEn and a Truck
10966 Gravois Industrial Court
Since 1994, St. Louis' leading full-service moving company has offered customers comprehensive home and business relocation and packing. They also offer climate- and temperature-controlled storage and junk removal.
Finalists
BEK
Mcguire Moving and Storage
Outdoor Furniture
Winner
Forshaw: The nation’s oldest privately owned hearth and patio business can help spruce up any alfresco space.
Finalists
Hearthside Grill & Fireplace
Watson’s
Painting Company
Winner
House of Paint & Design Co.: Wendy Weller and her team can handle nearly any type of paint job, as well as wallpaper and stencil designs.
Finalists
Kennedy
LSL Finishes
Pest Control
Winner
Rottler Pest Solutions: This family-owned business deals with all sorts of critters and creepy crawlers, from termites to rodents.
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Rottler Pest Solutions
Since 1956, Rottler Pest Solutions has been servicing homes and businesses throughout St. Louis and mid-Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. As a third-generation, family-owned and operated company, Rottler has a reputation for personal service. Call today for your free inspection!
Finalists
Blue Chip
STL Pest Control
Plumbing
Winner
Hoffman Brothers: For more than 40 years, the full-service company has provided services for St. Louis and beyond.
Finalists
Beis Plumbing
Maplewood Plumbing
Real Estate Agent
Winner
Tracy Mazuranic, Ryse Realty: A leader of the Evolve Realty Team, Mazuranic works with clients across the metro region.
Finalists
Ashley Murphy McLaren, Sunshine Realty
Liz Bruch, Compass
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Liz Bruch, Compass
1588 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Ste. 200
Liz Bruch is a real estate magician with Compass Realty Group and a licensed Missouri REALTOR®. She is ePRO and At Home With Diversity® certified and a member of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals and the Women's Council of Realtors.
Solar Energy Company
Winner
StraightUp Solar: With more than 1,900 solar projects in Illinois and Missouri, the full-service solar design and installation company is committed to a hassle-free installation process.
Finalists
Powerhome Solar
Sun Solar
Swimming Pool Services
Winner
Prestige Pools & Spas: With more than 35 years of experience, Prestige Pools has amassed more than 350 awards. The company can install and repair in-ground pools, hot tubs, and swim spas, and it has an entire product line of spas made in the U.S.
Finalists
Baker Pool
Pool Specialist
Window Treatments
Winner
Discount Draperies: This award-winning company can help put the finishing touches on your home by customizing windows with fabric and treatments that complement the space. Discount Draperies works with a range of budgets to provide everything from curtains to cornices, panels to pillows.
Finalists
Blind Ambition
Sunshine Draperies
Windows & Doors
Winner
Chaney Windows and Doors: Get instant curb appeal with stunning, energy-efficient windows and doors. Chaney Windows and Doors also prides itself on making the installation process stress- and worry-free.
Finalists
Mosby Building Arts
Pella
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Blog
Winner
Love Local STL: The Glen Carbon–based brand has evolved into more than a blog, offering St. Louis–inspired merch and, notably, launching 618 Day to celebrate local businesses across the Metro East.
Finalists
Monday Morning Motivation–John O’Leary
Online Dating With Patsy
Blues Player
Winner
Ryan O’Reilly: From the moment he stepped onto the ice in a Blues jersey, Ryan O’Reilly has been beloved by St. Louis fans. He lived up to the hype, taking home the Conn Smythe Trophy during the team’s storybook Stanley Cup win in 2019. And as team captain, he led the Blues to another playoff run this year.
Finalists
Jordan Binnington
Vladimir Tarasenko
Cardinals Player
Winner
Yadier Molina: This season is bittersweet, with Yadier Molina announcing it will be his last. On Opening Day, as Yadi took the field alongside Adam Wainwright and Albert Pujols, there was a resounding ovation. Since then, fans have relished every pitch and at-bat, knowing the nine-time Golden Glove winner will have spent his entire 18-year career here.
Finalists
Adam Wainwright
Nolan Arenado
Radio Personality
Winner
Courtney Landrum: Just a few months after departing Y98, in late 2019, the popular radio personality landed at 106.5 The Arch with her own program. The Courtney Show quickly amassed its own loyal following. How popular is it? Just see the winner of this year’s Best Radio Show—and Best Talk/News Radio Show.
Finalists
John Carney
Scott Rizzuto
Radio Show
Winner
The Courtney Show–106.5 The Arch: Each weekday from 6–10 a.m., Courtney Landrum, alongside Brandon “Brando” Luttman and the Convy brothers, Tim and Chris (yes, the latter appearing on Welcome Home, Nikki Glaser?), fill the radio waves with witty banter, inside jokes, and a wide range of familiar songs.
Finalists
The Carney Show–The Big 550 KTRS
The Rizzuto Show–105.7 The Point
Radio Sports Anchor
Winner
Frank Cusumano: Cusumano has a history of winning, dating back to his days at DeSmet High School, where its basketball team won 63 games in a row. A sportscaster at KSDK for two decades, Cusumano has won 14 Emmys and covered the World Series, Super Bowl, and Stanley Cup. With a seemingly endless appetite for sports, he also hosts The Pressbox on 590 The Fan.
Finalists
Chris Kerber
Randy Karraker
Radio Station
Winner
106.5 The Arch: The station lives up to its slogan: “You never know what you’ll hear next.” One minute, you’re listening to Billy Joel or REO Speedwagon; the next, it’s Christina Aguilera or Stone Temple Pilots or Lynyrd Skynyrd. Along the way, there’s also entertaining observations from local radio show hosts, including the A-List–winning Courtney Landrum.
Finalists
105.7 The Point
WSIE 88.7 The Sound
Social Media Account / Influencer (Local)
Winner
3 Lawyers Eating Sandwiches: Brown & Crouppen’s expertise goes beyond law, with attorneys Andy Crouppen, Terry Crouppen, and Ed Herman starring in the Emmy-winning BCTV. A recent episode of their sandwich-inspired series, for instance, featured the trio visiting Frida’s with Blues star Ryan O’Reilly.
Finalists
Date Ideas & Things To Do In STL
Rob Ruger
Sports Team
Winner
St. Louis Cardinals: Like a good friend, our beloved Cards all seem to have nicknames: Goldy, Waino, Yadi, Nado, El Hombre (even though Pujols prefers another moniker, out of respect for Stan Musial)… Even the new manager goes by Oli. And one of our favorite chants? “Let’s go, Redbirds!”
Finalists
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis CITY SC
Talk / News Radio Show
Winner
The Courtney Show: In mid-March, The Courtney Show Facebook page posted, “It would be hilarious for us to win BEST TALK/NEWS RADIO SHOW. We could dine on that for months…” Supporters heard the call and responded. Well played.
Finalists
The Carney Show
The Rizzuto Show
TV Meteorologist
Winner
Glenn Zimmerman–FOX 2: How cool is the longtime chief meteorologist for FOX 2 and News 11? The guy plays guitar and has an Insta account that would rival any professional photographer’s—and that’s not to mention his trademark tennis shoes.
Finalists
Anthony Slaughter–KSDK
Kent Ehrhardt–KMOV
TV Morning Show
Winner
News 4 Great Day–KMOV: We’re not sure how they do it, but the morning show’s co-hosts—Laura Hettiger, Matt Chambers, and Kent Ehrhardt —always seem to embody the show’s name, serving up a lighthearted mix of humor and happenings across the region. Just as impressive are their efforts beyond the show, with Ehrhardt and Chambers covering the weather at crucial times and Hettiger covering traffic, news, and helping charities across the community.
Finalists
FOX 2 News in the Morning
Today in St. Louis–KSDK
TV News Anchor
Winner
Mandy Murphey–FOX 2: The anchor of FOX 2 News at 5 and 9 p.m., Murphey has received 13 Emmy Awards and four Edward R. Murrow Awards, in addition to helping numerous charities. While reflecting on 30 years with the station, Murphey said, “I came into this job being the youngest anchor person in St. Louis, and now I’m the anchor who’s been in that chair the longest in St. Louis. That’s hard for me to believe.”
Finalists
Laura Hettiger–KMOV
Rene Knott–KSDK
TV Sports Anchor
Winner
Frank Cusumano–KSDK: See the Radio Sports Anchor category.
Finalists
Doug Vaughn–KMOV
Martin Kilcoyne–FOX 2
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Animal Hospital
Winner
Veterinary Specialty Services: In collaboration with veterinarians across the metro area, VSS covers an array of specialties including cardiology, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, radiology, and surgery. The animal hospital also maintains an after-hours emergency practice, which operates as an urgent care for distressed animals.
Finalists
Kirkwood Animal Hospital
Webster Groves Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Center
Pet Boarding
Winner
Kennelwood Pet Resorts: Since 1974, Kennelwood has specialized in boarding, grooming, day camp, and training for dogs and cats. With eight facilities across Missouri and Illinois, the pet resorts are dedicated to pampering pets.
Finalists
Petropolis
The Watering Bowl
Pet Groomer
Winner
Treats Unleashed: In addition to stocking all-natural pet food, Treats Unleashed offers an array of grooming services: custom haircuts, wash and dry appointments, nail trimming, tooth brushing, and ear brushing.
Finalists
Groom Room
Kennelwood Pet Resorts
Pet Sitter / Daycare
Winner
Kennelwood Pet Resorts: With 40 years of experience under its belt, Kennelwood is home to a variety of pet hotel rooms and boarding facilities for pet sitting or daycare. From private villas to studios, the facility has an array of options. The heated and air-conditioned rooms include enrichment activities, a daily treat, and a daily photo update.
Finalists
Petropolis
The Watering Bowl
Pet Store
Winner
Treats Unleashed: The store specializes in all-natural pet food, fresh-baked treats, and custom pet cakes. Customers can select items from the pet bakery, receive a free pet food consult, or join the frequent feeder program. A wide selection of dog and cat toys, collars, beds, and pet supplies are available as well.
Finalists
Four Muddy Paws
Lola & Penelope’s
Pet Trainer / Obedience School
Winner
PetImpact! Dog Training Services: Jennifer Maurer founded the dog training service that teaches positive reinforcement and relationship-based training. PetImpact! offers a range of classes: puppy preparation, dog training (puppy, beginning, intermediate, and advanced), and trick programs, as well as customized programs to fit a dog’s specific needs.
Finalists
Fitness with Fido
Kennelwood Pet Resorts
Veterinarian
Winner
The Pet Doctor: The American Animal Hospital Association–accredited hospital serves pets across St. Charles County through preventative care, advanced diagnostics, treatment options, chiropractic care, and physical rehabilitation.
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The Pet Doctor
O'Fallon: 636-561-9122Cottleville: 636-317-1277
The Pet Doctor was founded in 2005 and has provided quality care for O’Fallon and the surrounding communities ever since. Our practice is also St. Charles County’s only American Animal Hospital Association-accredited hospital. Simply put, our mission is to provide the very best care for your best friend. We can’t wait to meet you and your pet!
Finalists
Kirkwood Animal Hospital
Town and Country Veterinary Hospital
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Activewear
Winner
Alpine Shop: From hoodies and swimwear to sunglasses and jewelry, the Alpine Shop has outdoor enthusiasts covered. Whether you’re using the gear to hike, cycle, or ski, the stores have items and accessories to outfit adventurers of all types.
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Alpine Shop
What began in 1973 as a small climbing shop in Webster Groves has grown into an award-winning outdoor retailer in Kirkwood, serving almost every type of outdoor enthusiast from backpackers, hikers, campers, climbers, paddlers, and cyclists, to trail runners, travelers, snowboarders, and skiers.
Finalists
Big River Running
Pleated Boutique
Bank
Winner
U.S. Bank: U.S. Bank has a rich history, tracing back to 1863 when the Lincoln administration approved national bank charter No. 24 and paved the way for the First National Bank of Cincinnati to earn a license to operate throughout the country. There now are 2,900 brick-and-mortar locations across 26 states, all providing specialized financial services.
Finalists
Commerce Bank
Regions Bank
Bed & Breakfast
Winner
Lemp Mansion: The historic restaurant and inn has a significant, eerie legacy that keeps patrons returning. The lore of the Lemp family goes back a couple hundred years, and the location is synonymous with ghost tales, weddings and special events, and fine dining.
Finalists
Hermann Hill
Old Vine Bed & Breakfast
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Old Vine Bed & Breakfast
Old Vine Bed & Breakfast is centrally located in the heart of the Hermann Historic District. It is within walking distance to many wineries and distilleries, restaurants, boutiques, and the Amtrak station. Enjoy a locally-sourced "farm to table" breakfast after a comfortable night sleep in your cozy room.
Bicycle Shop
Winner
Big Shark Bicycle Co.: Big Shark opened its first location on Big Bend in 1993 with the mission of sharing a love of cycling. Nearly 30 years later, the company has four locations across the region, offering bikes for rental or sale, cycling apparel and equipment, along with bike servicing and classes.
Finalists
Maplewood Bicycle
The Bike Center
Bookstore
Winner
Novel Neighbor: The Webster Groves bookstore stocks a range of genres, as well as locally made art and specialty gifts. Women-owned and -operated, the shop also hosts book clubs, literary-themed birthday parties, summer camps, cocktail classes, and more.
Finalists
Betty’s Books
Left Bank Books
Credit Union
Winner
First Community Credit Union: In business for more than 85 years, First Community Credit Union is the largest credit union in Missouri. Owned and operated by its members, the credit union services the entire metro region.
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First Community Credit Union
17151 Chesterfield Airport Road
First Community is a full-service financial institution in business since 1934 with more than 360,000 members. There are 40-plus locations in Missouri and Illinois. We offer a wide range of accounts for members of all ages and specialize in home loans for families like yours. Join today!
Finalists
Together Credit Union
Vantage Credit Union
Dry Cleaner / Alterations
Winner
American Cleaners: Whether household items, leather or suede, bridal-gown cleaning or preservation, American Cleaners can ably handle all kinds of goods. Since 1961, the family business has been locally owned and operated, and it gives back to nonprofits across the community.
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American Cleaners
American Cleaners has been providing quality dry cleaning and commercial laundry service at value pricing in the greater St. Louis area since 1961.
Finalists
DeMun Professional Cleaners
Marquard’s Cleaners
Financial Advisor
Winner
Edward Jones: A century ago, Edward Jones established Edward D. Jones & Co. Located in downtown St. Louis, the company began with a single room furnished with a desk, three chairs, and a hat rack. Today, the company has more than 15,000 branch office locations staffed with a broad network of expert financial advisors and branch office administrators.
Finalists
ARK Financial Wellness
Visionary Wealth Advisors
Florist
Winner
Walter Knoll Florist: Playing on the acronym WKF, Walter Knoll Florist’s slogan is “We Know Flowers.” The business operates a wholesale division, greenhouses, and a garden division, providing a comprehensive selection of flowers and plants. Same-day and national delivery is available, along with arrangements for a variety of occasions.
Finalists
Kirkwood Florist
Rudy’s Flower Truck
Gift Store
Winner
sammysoap: Specializing in all things natural, vegan, and fair trade, sammysoap crafts handmade soaps, butter bars, essential oils, and more. The company’s bread and butter are its 100 percent natural bar soaps—they can be purchased individually or in curated boxes, and all use minimal, environmentally friendly packaging.
Finalists
Crafted In The Loo
Embroider the Occasion
Grocery Store
Winner
Schnucks: Originally a wholesale meat business, the family-owned grocery has grown to encompass 112 locations across five states, offering delivery and curbside service, recipes and cooking classes, and a popular rewards app.
Finalists
Dierbergs
Straub’s
Insurance Agent
Winner
Rachel Williams, State Farm: Beginning her career at State Farm in 2007 as a mortgage consultant, Rachel Williams is now an insurance agent. She can assist customers with a variety of insurance options: auto, homeowners, health, life, business, as well as bank products and financial services.
Finalists
Kelli Young, American Family
Kirk D. Faubel Insurance Advisors
Jeweler
Winner
Lindwedel Jewelers: In business for more than 30 years, the family-owned jeweler in Webster Groves offers an array of fine jewelry, plus repairs and maintenance.
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Lindwedel Jewelers
Lindwedel Jewelers is a family-owned, full-service jewelry store located in the heart of old Webster Groves. Specializing in engagement rings, gemstone jewelry, and custom pieces, you are sure to find something you love in your price point. In business for more than 25 years, customers continue to shop Lindwedel Jewelers for their quality, consistency, and customer service. Lindwedel Jewelers really is your neighborhood jeweler!
Finalists
Adler's Diamonds
Fire and Facet Studios
Liquor & Wine Store
Winner
Total Wine & More: The country’s largest independent retailer of fine wine operates more than 200 superstores across 27 states. Most of its stores carry a vast vin selection, with 8,000-plus wines from every wine-producing region in the world, as well as more than 3,000 beers and another 3,000 spirits.
Finalists
Friar Tucks
Randall's Wines & Spirits
Local Hotel
Winner
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis: Celebrating its 100-year anniversary, the storied hotel boasts newly renovated guest rooms, three restaurants, a fitness center, an iconic Mediterranean-style pool, and a movie theater (complete with Gerry Marian playing the organ before shows).
Finalists
Cheshire Inn
Moonrise Hotel
Locally Owned Clothing Store
Winner
Paperdolls: This boutique stocks apparel for women of all ages and every occasion, in addition to offering one-on-one styling and styling parties.
Finalists
Clementines Boutique
Pleated Boutique
Mortgage
Winner
First Community Credit Union: The credit union offers mortgages for first-time home buyers, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgages, along with vacation home, land, and jumbo loans.
Partner Content
First Community Credit Union
17151 Chesterfield Airport Road
First Community is a full-service financial institution in business since 1934 with more than 360,000 members. There are 40-plus locations in Missouri and Illinois. We offer a wide range of accounts for members of all ages and specialize in home loans for families like yours. Join today!
Finalists
Gershman Mortgage
USA Mortgage
Outdoor Outfitters
Winner
Alpine Shop: Once a small retailer dedicated to climbing goods, the Alpine Shop now carries equipment for backpackers, hikers, campers, paddlers, and cyclists, as well as snowboarders and skiers.
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Alpine Shop
What began in 1973 as a small climbing shop in Webster Groves has grown into an award-winning outdoor retailer in Kirkwood, serving almost every type of outdoor enthusiast from backpackers, hikers, campers, climbers, paddlers, and cyclists, to trail runners, travelers, snowboarders, and skiers.
Finalists
REI
The Normal Brand
Photographer
Winner
Heidi Drexler Photography: The nationally recognized photographer specializes in capturing images in natural light, invoking an editorial approach and aesthetic. She’s photographed such brands as 4 Hands Brewing, California Custom Decks, and Spire, in addition to stunning snapshots from her travels.
Finalists
Stephanie Mueller Photography
STL From Above
Record Store
Winner
Vintage Vinyl: In 1979, Vintage Vinyl operated as a booth where customers could purchase used records at Soulard Farmers’ Market. Today, the record store is an eminent staple on the west end of the Delmar Loop in University City, selling records that span myriad genres.
Finalists
Euclid Records
The Record Exchange
Resale & Consignment Shop
Winner
Fantastic Finds, Assistance League of St. Louis: Run by volunteers, the Creve Coeur store stocks donated clothing, accessories, furniture, housewares, and seasonal items. The best part: Proceeds go back to the community through Assistance League’s philanthropic programs.
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Fantastic Finds, Assistance League of St. Louis
At Fantastic Finds, find great bargains on high-quality clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, housewares, and seasonal items. All items are donated to raise funds for philanthropic programs of Assistance League St. Louis. ALSTL and its resale shop operate with no paid staff, so funds raised through purchases go back into the St. Louis community to do good.
Finalists
Kangaroo Kids
NCJW The Resale Shop
Shoe Store
Winner
Laurie’s: Laurie’s has been serving the community since 1951, selling athletic shoes, boots, dress shoes, and more. The store puts extra emphasis on service, ensuring that customers of all sizes can find the right fit.
Finalists
Big River Running Company
DSW
Travel Agency
Winner
Sky High Travel: The woman-owned travel agency helps book memorable getaways of every kind, from destination weddings and honeymoons to corporate trips.
10805 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 202
Finalists
Altair Travel & Cruises
Brentwood Travel
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from the print edition to reflect the correct contact information for Sky High Travel.
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Wedding Cakes & Desserts
Winner
Made. By Lia: A winner of TLC’s Next Great Baker, Lia Weber has made a splash with her brick-and-mortar bakery in Old Town Florissant. All of the desserts are created from scratch, from elegant wedding cakes to specialty sweets, with vegan and gluten-free options.
Finalists
Cake House Design
The Cakery Bakery
Wedding Caterer
Winner
Sugarfire Catering and Events: While Sugarfire is mostly known for its award-winning barbecue, the full-service catering company also offers a variety of cuisines for any occasion, be it a wedding or a family reunion.
Finalists
Butler’s Pantry
Russo’s Catering
Wedding Dress Boutique
Winner
Signature Bridal: Carrying more than 150 handpicked gowns, Signature Bridal is an inclusive and upscale bridal boutique run by mother-daughter duo Debbie Shackelford and Samantha Turek. The boutique stocks bridal gowns, jewelry, veils, and headpieces, in addition to offering in-house seamstress services.
Finalists
Clarice’s Bridal
Mia Grace Bridal
Wedding Entertainment
Winner
Premier Entertainment STL: Todd and Susan Campbell, who have been married for more than three decades, offer karaoke hosting, DJ services, trivia nights, emcee services, and vocal entertainment for any event, from weddings to graduation parties.
Finalists
DJ Cole Coleman
Spanky Entertainment Dueling Pianos
Wedding Florist
Winner
Roses & Mint Florals: This St. Charles–based florist designs exquisite floral arrangements for weddings, corporate gatherings, birthday parties, and more. The business also hosts pop-up events and has a stem bar, where customers can either help design arrangements or have the expert team design a piece for them.
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Roses & Mint Florals
Roses & Mint: Where luxury wedding flowers and a down-to-earth experience meet. We call it midwest flower magic. We are passionate about bringing your vision to life through the art of flowers, and doing so in a personal, fun, and beautiful way. Our team LOVES what we do and our gratitude is unending.
Finalists
Bloomin’ Buckets
Rouge Events and Design
Wedding Formalwear
Winner
Savvi Formalwear: Following a cooperative model, the brand’s locations are locally owned and operated. The stores carry the latest designer fashions and boast the highest first-fit accuracy rate in the nation.
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Savvi Formalwear
Winner of the A-List in wedding formalwear, Savvi Formalwear is St Louis' premier provider of men's tuxedos and suits for your special event. Savvi offers hundreds of the latest designer styles including Michael Kors, Ike Behar, Kenneth Cole, and more. Our local inventory and dry cleaning facility lets us provide you with a level of service and quality unmatched by any other tuxedo company, including same-day rentals and last minute exchanges. We encourage grooms to schedule an appointment to try on formalwear to ensure the ideal look for their wedding. You can be confident that your formalwear will fit with our locally-stocked inventory.
Finalists
Men’s Warehouse
Stallone’s Formal Wear
Wedding Hair
Winner
Posh Beauty Co.: Nikki Creacy purchased Posh last August and combined it with Nikki Creacy Hair Design & Makeup Artistry. Today, the business consists of more than a dozen freelance hair stylists and makeup artists, who specialize in on-site hair and makeup services for weddings, proms, photoshoots, and more.
Finalists
Emily Miller Makeup & Hair
Eye Do STL
Wedding Hotels & Lodging
Winner
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis: See the Local Hotel category.
Finalists
Hotel Saint Louis
The Ritz-Carlton
Wedding Makeup
Winner
Posh Beauty Co.: See the Wedding Hair category.
Finalists
Emily Miller Hair & Makeup
Joy Loveless
Wedding Photographer
Winner
Abby Rose Photography: The St. Louis-born and -raised photographer’s goal is to create an “incredibly comfortable experience” while taking photos of clients. Already halfway booked for 2023 at press time, Rose typically photographs 25 weddings and 50 sessions per year.
Finalists
Chelsey Logan Photography
White Klump Photography
Wedding Planner
Winner
Cultivated Events Co.: Marisa Douty and Molly Reiher provide their expertise for such services as wedding planning, wedding-day management, and à la carte services—including ceremony and reception setup, bridal shower coordination, and budget guidance.
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Cultivated Events Co.: Marisa Douty & Molly Reiher
We are a wedding and event planning company that helps people cultivate magic moments. We can plan, design, and manage the day of your dreams, but most importantly we are there to make sure you are stress free and having fun!
Finalists
k.hart events design + planning
Signed Sealed Delivered Events, Ashlee Erlinger
Wedding Rentals
Winner
Weinhardt Party Rentals: The longtime party rental company stocks practically everything needed to ensure a memorable get-together: chairs and chargers, flatware and fountains, tables and tents, and much more.
Finalists
An Affair To Remember | Styled + Staged STL
Something Bleau
Wedding Stationery
Winner
Simply Torn Art & Design: Pairing tailored designs and materials, Christa Gleich works closely with clients to capture the aesthetic of events, from bridal showers to weddings to children’s birthday parties.
Finalists
Bellhaven Stationery & Gifts
Courtney Winet Design
Wedding Transportation
Winner
JED Transportation: For more than 50 years, JED Transportation has been serving the metro area. The company offers limo service, complete with complimentary water bottles and champagne for the happy couple.
Finalists
Platinum Transportation
St. Louis Trolley
Wedding Venue
Winner
Haue Valley: The 250-acre site near Pacific is picturesque, surrounded by nature and replete with a rustic courtyard, indoor venue, and bridal suite.
Finalists
Bogey Hills Country Club
Wild Carrot
Wedding Videographer
Winner
Wildfire Media, Chris Daly: Filmmaker Chris Daly captures couples’ special days from all angles and edits the video in a stirring, memorable way.
Finalists
CMS Photography, LLC
The Young's Photo + Film
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