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Table of Contents (December 2014)

COVER FEATURE

Take Comfort

St. Louis dishes that bring serenity to the soul

FEATURES

Women’s Health

Your guide to wellness

Our Indiana Jones

Sam Coffey is his own urban legend. But underneath the hype…?

The Most Interesting Punter in the World

Johnny Hekker proves that kickers are people, too

Perfect Presents

Gift ideas for all types

Q&A: A Conversation With The Bosman Twins

Jazz genius, times two

SHORT FEATURES

A december to Remember

Resurrecting a legendary literary magazine

The Land That Frontenac Forgot

A mobile-home park’s not what you expect to find here.

Think Again: The Sky is Falling, Again

20 thoughts to ponder as we prepare to lose another NFL team

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

Culinary Comfort

CURRENT

First Shot: View From Above

Drones capture aerial views of St. Louis landmarks

Moving Down the Line

The Big Bend Railroad Club has kept a childhood passion alive for more than 75 years.

Apocalypse Still

It’s coming sooner or later…but probably sooner.

Wattage and Wonder

The shining majesty of holiday lights

Tower Grove Farewell

Park director hangs up his shovel.

What It’s Like to be a Champion Snowboarder

Tom Boldt is gunning for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

STYLE

Holidays on Ice

Embellished items make a strong statement this holiday season.

Stylish Destinations: What’s New in New York

A look at eight boutiques worth a visit

Bespoke Brotherhood

These twins’ bespoke touches go beyond the cuff

Inspiration: Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin

The CEO of digital creative firm B/C Designers blends style and strategy.

SPACES

First View

The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis’ Ballroom

Shopping Spots: Modern History

After creating its own niche, this store thrives downtown.

Now Open

St. Louis Holiday Historic House Tour and St. Charles Christmas Traditions

Interior Design: At the Movies

There’s no need to go out when there’s a theater at home.

FOOD & DRINK

First Bite

Old Standard

Review: Basso

Great rathskeller atmosphere, delicious food, and a James Beard Award-winning chef

Eat at Joe’s: 4204 Main Street Brewing Co.

4204 Main Street Brewing Co. brings brew to downtown Belleville, Illinois.

Kitchen Q&A: Carolyn Downs

Sugarfire Smoke House gives rise to Sugarfire Pie

Liquid Assets: About Stout

Weighing in on heavier beers

Memory Lane: Restaurants & Reflections

Nantucket Cove

A La Carte: Beyond the Butterball

Spice up your holiday meal with these fine meats.

CULTURE & EVENTS

First Stop: The Sheldon Art Galleries

“Barbara Holtz: Retrospective” Gallery Talk and 90th Birthday Celebration

Music: Solo Act

Tom Flynn is a marvel of a modern one-man band.

The Arts: Hunger Songs

Composer Donnacha Dennehy’s new opera, The Hunger, is based on the Irish Potato Famine—but tells a much larger story.

FLASHBACK

1900s

Sewing Season