September 2011
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Worth Its Salt: Wes Johnson's Inaugural Restaurant Preserves a Bit of the Central West End
Salt 4356 Lindell Central West End 314-932-5787 enjoysalt.com Dinner Wed–Sun, brunch Sat–Sun Dress: Yes, it’s a former funeral parlor, but there’s no need to dress accordingly. Averag... more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
First Look: Ranoush in Kirkwood
200 N. Kirkwood Kirkwood 314-984-8899 ranoush.com Lunch and dinner daily Not long ago, the new Ranoush was a humble—and vacant—former Velvet Freeze on a corner in downtown Kirkwood. Syr... more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
A Conversation with Peter Wyse Jackson, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden
Master of the garden more
Fall Fashion Portfolio 2011: Dressed for a Weekend Tryst
Fall's fashions seduce with deep glowing reds, exotic materials, and structured lines. more
The 50 Shows You Must See This Season in St. Louis
THEATER & DANCE The Addams Family Fox Theatre, September 27 through October 9 When Charles Addams first published his Addams Family cartoons in The New Yorker in 1938, he probably didn’t th... more
Photographs by Frank Di Piazza
Peabody Opera House Aims to Reclaim the Glory of its Past as the Kiel Opera House
Kiel Opera House has been rechristened the Peabody and is finally opening after two decades of false starts, failed plans, and sticky politics. But does St. Louis have the audience to support it—and every other large venue in town? more
Nordstrom Grand Opening Gala, September 21
Guests got a sneak peek at Nordstrom at the Saint Louis Galleria at the Nordstrom Grand Opening Gala: an evening of fun, fashion, and food and raised money for COCA, Contemporary Art Museum, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and Saint Louis Art Museum. more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Review: Sapore Italian Cafe
Sure, driving to Chicago is easier than navigating West County’s Manchester Road—but this Italian eatery’s worth it. more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
More Fun Than Bingo: A Philosophical Cafe at The Gatesworth
People in retirement communities are sitting around tables arguing about the causes of happiness, the importance of doubt, the definition of luck... more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Things we Love: Structured Handbags
Plaid laptop bag, $68. Ziezo, 6394 Delmar, 314-725-9602. Tan-and-mustard leather Lane Lines bag, $278. Anthropologie, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-727-7419, anthropologie.com . Antonio Melani S... more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
A Soulard Resident Shares the Art of Couponing
When Soulard resident Rebecca Routson appeared on TLC’s Extreme Couponing earlier this year, she spent five hours in Shop ’n Save with her boyfriend, Chris Kervick—and whittled her bill from $562... more
Illustration by Phil Wrigglesworth
The Gateway Cup Returns
Chowing down and cleaning up at the Gateway Cup more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Resurrecting a Relic
More than two years ago, photographer Michael Eastman stepped inside Kiel Opera House to shoot a series of photos for this magazine’s pages. Standing inside the cavernous building, Eastman aimed hi... more
Ginger Bay's Spatacular, September 17
The 10th annual Spatacular featured an evening of salon and spa services, a silent auction, raffles, door prizes and an Aveda gift bag for each guest. Proceeds benefitted Friends of Kids with Cancer. more
Forest Park Balloon Glow, September 16
Spectators enjoyed a breathtaking view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners at the Balloon Glow in Forest Park and a fireworks display finale. more
2011 Where is St. Louis Magazine?
From Spain to Costa Rica to Singapore, St. Louis Magazine had a travel-filled summer, thanks to our readers who packed a favorite issue in their luggage, and let St. Louis Magazine be a part of their memorable vacation. Thank you to everyone who participated—we are still all smiles. Wanna know who won the grand prize of two round-trip American Airlines tickets? Check out the October issue of St. Louis Magazine. more
Morton's Celebrity Server Night, September 12
Danny Amendola and his St. Louis Rams teammates traded in their uniforms and helmets for plates and aprons to serve guests at Morton's The Steakhouse in Clayton to benefit the Catches for Kids Foundation. more
Rooftop Art Fair Party, September 10
Guests had the best view of St. Louis' biggest art fair while sipping cocktails and munching on hors d'oeurves on the rooftop terrace of the Campbell House Museum in Clayton. more
Grapes on the Grass Polo & Wine Tasting, September 10
Therapeutic Horsemanship held a fun afternoon of fine wine, polo, children's activities, pony rides, rider demonstrations & half-time golf cart polo at the McGehee Polo Fields at Spirit Valley Farms. more
