St. Louis Magazine’s March issue is out now, and it poses the question: “How St. Louis are you?” See how you stack up by testing your knowledge of local sports, history, food, and the arts. Plus, discover 50 things every St. Louisan must do, and learn how to bake the perfect gooey butter cake. Also inside: our annual education guide—with key stats on more than 200 schools—and a stunning spring fashion portfolio. Finally, don’t miss the newest edition of St. Louis At Home magazine, featuring our annual Architect & Designer Awards. Pick up your copies today!
FEATURES
How St. Louis Are You?
A look at the quirks, icons, and traditions that make St. Louis a place unlike any other.
St. Louis Education Guide
Pressing questions—and answers—for 21st-century students and their parents.
Spring Fashion: Flora and Fauna
A flight of springtime fantasy
How a Saint Louis Zoo Researcher Is Saving Zebras, Foxes, and Wolves
Cheryl Asa has slipped birth control pills to teenage orangutans and performed vasectomies on wild horses.
FROM THE EDITOR
From the Editor
A look inside St. Louis Magazine's March issue
GATEWAY
13 Reasons That Losing the Rams Wasn’t the End of the World
As another NFL team leaves St. Louis, consider these silver linings.
The Gateway Sled Dog Club Brings Urban Mushing to St. Louis
If they can bobsled in Jamaica, we can race sled dogs in Missouri.
Synchronized Skater Katie Spear
Spear and the Saint Louis Synergy Synchro Skating Team compete around the world.
Saratoga Lanes Turns 100
The classic bowling alley in Maplewood celebrates its centennial.
Homefield Connects Fans in the Stands
New St. Louis app gives sports fans a place to share their passion.
VIEWS
Think Again: Escape From the Echo Chamber
10 takeaways from St. Louis’ stadium debacle
How a Rescued Dog With Three Paws Learned to Run Again
Watch Rylee's prosthetic leg in action.
Snapshot: All-Girl Orchestras and Bands in the Early 1900s
A look back at the region's history
Q&A: Lou Hamilton on Cabs, Uber, and Twitter
A conversation with the Taxicab Commission’s outspoken former head
ELEMENTS
Eyes Wide Open: The Best Spring Makeup
This spring, choose a powerful palette to strike a bold look.
Inside the Showroom of Fashion Designer Trang Nguyen
The designer draws inspiration from flowers, art museums, and her family's Vietnamese restaurant.
Eric Johnson Returns Home to Direct the Saint Louis Fashion Fund
Johnson hopes to bolster educational programs and career opportunities for the St. Louis fashion community.
FLAVOR
The Dish: Octopus Confit at Sidney Street Café
Seafood lovers shouldn't miss this dish in Benton Park.
Restaurant Review: Jia Xiang
Authenticity abounds on a nondescript corner in University City.
Neighborhood Restaurant Recs
University City and the Delmar Loop
Charting the Many Ways in Which Milque Toast Bar Tops Sliced Bread
A graphical analysis of the new restaurant's diverse toppings
Regardless of the Meal, Dessert is a Must at Russell's on Macklind
Just try to forgo the tempting display of pastries you pass by to enter the new upstairs dining room at Russell’s.
Barrel-aging Can Elevate Almost Any Drink
St. Louis coffee, beer, and cocktail makers are all making use of the traditional oak barrel.
A Fond Look Back at Rossino's
The cherished Central West End restaurant was known for its low ceilings and rectangular pizza.
Where to Buy Ham in St. Louis
A guide to purchasing the surefire comfort food.
A Conversation with Broadway Oyster Bar's John Johnson
A new location, the Grafton Oyster Bar, opens upriver.
First Bite: Olive + Oak
Mark Hinkle’s first restaurant opens in Old Webster.
5 Hottest Dining Spots
What's new and notable this month
RHYTHM
The River Kittens’ Perfect Harmony
The group's spellbinding harmonies are based in classic American roots music.
Broadway Producer Kurt Deutsch Returns Home for Premiere
Deutsch's had in the cast recording "Beautiful: The Carol King Musical."
Catch It Before It Closes
"The Carpet and the Connoisseur" at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Read These Now
A selection of book recommendations for the month.
The Top 10 Things to Do in St. Louis This February
Lots of music from the psychedelic era, Shakespeare at the symphony, and more.
