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that at-home mixologists avoid the pitfalls
craftsmanship at home, visiting this education-
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classes are offered, and the shop also features
of course—it specializes in artisan spirits—but
a different cocktail recipe each month,
t h a t ’s j u s t t h e s t a r t . F r o m b a r w a r e t o b o o k s
with free samples on Saturday afternoons.
to hands-on classes, Intoxicology offers a o n e - s t o p s h o p f o r e v e r y t h i n g b a r- re l a t e d .
Next come all the tools for stirring, shaking, muddling, mixing, measuring and—last but
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By definition, every cocktail includes a base
not least—enjoying via its vintage glassware
spirit and modifiers that support the base and
collection. And don’t forget the accessories,
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cocktail components, its owners will teach you
a n d w h a t ’s f u n b u t o p t i o n a l ? I n t o x i c o l o g y ’s
the basic recipes for using them—ensuring
experts will be happy to help you sort it out.
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WHILE YOU'RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
May’s Place T his popular vintage shop, for merly in South City, brings its signature clothing, accessories and vibe to a ne w location. 4 1 8 0 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.659.8745
Crimson Serpents Outpost Below the 1940s-era neon Melroys sign, find handmade leather goods and clothing, such as high-end selvedge denim brands from Japan and America. 4 2 5 4 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.499.7122
City Boutique From casual clothes to clubwear in re gular and plus sizes, City Boutique and its sister shop, Cur veJunkie, have something for ever y woman. 4 3 0 0 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.657.0125 NO. 3
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hello juice and smoothie By: Amy De La Hunt Photog raphy: Car men Troesser
The eye-catching simplicity of this new café
strawyberry and ginger) or Lavender (with
mirrors the straightforward philosophy that
b l u e b e r r y, l a v e n d e r a n d b a n a n a ) . I n a d d i t i o n
owners Jordan and Kayla Bauer bring to the
to teas and herbal coffee, the café offers
foods and drinks on its menu. Ingredients are
elixirs containing ingredients with potential
whole and natural, their flavors and textures
h e a l t h b e n e f i t s , l i k e t u r m e r i c , c a c a o , g i n g e r,
coming through cleanly whether they’re
pine pollen and Chaga. Both the hot and cold
being consumed via a plate, bowl or glass.
variations are richly flavored and comforting.
As the name suggests, beverages are a focus
The food menu centers on bowls filled with
and the fresh-pressed juices are among the
fruit, coconut milk and granola and on toast
b e s t i n t h e c i t y. T h e r e ’s a l s o a r e q u i s i t e
from Knead Bakehouse topped with fruit and
g r e e n s m o o t h i e ( w i t h s t r a w b e r r y, b a n a n a ,
nuts. Depending on how you prefer to think
green spirulina and spinach), but if you
of it, the chicken bone broth can be either a
p r e f e r a n o t h e r c o l o r, t r y t h e O r a n g e D r e a m
drink or a base for veggies and seasoning,
(with mango, orange, flax and pineapple),
making for a simple yet satisfying soup.
p i n k S u m m e r D a z e ( w i t h r a s p b e r r y, m a n g o ,
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Rise Coffee Raising awareness—of drinks, food and community—is central to this coffeehouse with a two-stor y, shotgunstyle layout that invites conversation and connection. 4 1 7 6 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.405.8171
Confluence Kombucha and gastroLAB Fans of this fer mented drink come for the kombucha and stay for the ve gan and ve getarian dishes, ser ved Friday to Monday. 4 5 0 7 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.833.3059
Vincent Van Doughnut T his shop and its Clayton counterpart are famous for yeast-raised, square doughnuts in an ar ray of creative flavors. 1 0 7 2 T O W E R G R O V E AV E . 314.339.5440 NO. 3
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Urban Chestnut BREWING COMPANY By: Amy De La Hunt Photog raphy: Car men Troesser T h e f i v e - y e a r- o l d b r e w e r y a n d B i e r h a l l i n T h e G r o v e i s t h e l a r g e s t o f U C B C ’s f o u r l o c a t i o n s . ( T h e n a g a i n , one of those is in the German state of Bavaria, s o f u l l d i s c l o s u r e , w e h a v e n o t b e e n t o a l l f o u r. ) Unlike the Midtown location, with its intimate taproom, graveled courtyard and cozy outbuildings, or The U.R.B. (Urban Research Brewery), where pizza and canned beer set the tone, this Bierhall i s d e s i g n e d t o f e e l i n d u s t r i a l a n d e x p a n s i v e . I t ’s w h e r e U C B C b r e w s ( a n d p a c k a g e s ) m o s t o f i t s b e e r. The unconventional space takes a traditional concept—the German beer hall—and updates i t w i t h a n u r b a n A m e r i c a n v i b e . I t ’s t h e s a m e approach UCBC takes to its beers. Coined “beer d i v e r g e n c y, ” i t s p h i l o s o p h y f r e e s b o t h t h e b r e w e r and the consumer to approach its beers whichever way most appeals to them, through time-honored traditions or new and innovative experiments. Even the food menu bridges the two worlds, with modern dishes, such as grain bowls and smashburgers, next to Old World favorites, such as currywurst, bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel and r o t i s s e r i e c h i c k e n . To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t U C B C ’s approach, take a self-guided tour or reserve a spot on one of its Saturday guided tours. 4465 MANCHESTER AVE.
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WHILE YOU'RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Sauce on the Side Gour met calzones—10-inch pizza pockets
filled
with
mozzarella,
ricotta and more—take center stage at this local company’s third location. 4 2 6 1 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.932.7800
Grace Meat + Three Fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, fried bologna sandwiches and moonshine (if you’re so inclined) are served with down-home hospitality at this refined Souther n restaurant. 4 2 7 0 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.533.2700
Firecracker Pizza & Beer With 66 beer taps, this could be a bar … if those uniquely rectangular pizzas weren’t so explosively tasty. 4 1 3 0 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.534.2666 NO. 3
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R ES T A U R A NT S & B A R S U r ba n Ch e s t n u t B r ew i ng C o m p a ny H e llo Ju ic e a n d S m o o t hi e B a r H a n dle B a r Ro c k w e ll B e e r Co. Rise Coffee C o n f l u e n c e Ko mb uc ha V i n c e n t V a n D o u g hnut Sauce on the Side G r a c e M e a t + T h r ee F i r e c r a c k e r P i z z a & B eer
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The READY ROOM By: Amy De La Hunt Photog raphy: Car men Troesser
On any given night, this concert venue could be h o s t i n g 7 5 0 m u s i c l o v e r s f o r a l i v e s h o w. O r a wedding. Or a couple of really bad movies, a barber c o n t e s t o r c o m e d y a c t s . I t ’s t h e k i n d o f e n t e r p r i s e t h a t t a k e s i t s m a i n b u s i n e s s s e r i o u s l y b u t d o e s n ’t let that get in the way of having a good time. When it launched five years ago, The Ready Room was lauded for its state-of-the-art sound system—and the high-quality acoustics are s t i l l a b i g d r a w. I t h a s a l s o k e p t u p w i t h t h e times, navigating the broader tastes of young music fans and offering unique experiences intermingled
with
traditional
concerts.
Performers run the gamut from local tribute bands and original hip-hop artists to nationally recognized figures, such as Damien Escobar (May 7), a violinist whose meteoric rise, crash and subsequent rebirth has been the subject of countless news articles, and Jen Kirkman (May 14), a writer and comedian touring with h e r o w n s o l o s h o w . T h e r e ’s b u r l e s q u e ( M a y 1 6 ) , country (May 18) and electronic industrial rock (June 4). Given the superior quality of the shows T h e R e a d y R o o m b o o k s , i t ’s a p e r f e c t p l a c e to experiment with new sounds and genres.
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The Gramophone T his “sandwich pub” has creative combinations between bread, such as the Fight Club, Taco Del and Big Willie’s Meatball, plus craft beer selections and live music. 4 2 4 3 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.531.5700
J ust John Club T his dance destination is one of the city’s established gay bars, with several rooms and a large patio perfect for summer nights. 4 1 1 2 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.371.1333
Atomic Cowboy A longtime favorite for Tex-Mex, this restaurant is also a music destination thanks to Atomic Cowboy Pavilion & T he Bootle g. 4 1 4 0 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.775.0775 NO. 3
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handlebar By: Amy De La Hunt Photog raphy: Car men Troesser
While some nightspots cater to sports fans
as international dance parties, drag shows
or spirits enthusiasts, HandleBar is the kind
and sing-alongs. In keeping with its bicycle
of place where people come simply to be
theme, it also serves as a jumping-off point
among other people. The bicycle-themed
f o r e x c u r s i o n s , l i k e a r e c e n t b r e w e r y t o u r.
bar has the feel of a neighborhood hangout f o r t h e w h o l e c i t y. T h e r e ’s e n t e r t a i n m e n t
The matryoshka doll on the bike rack out front
most nights—including swing dancing,
hints at a second, more subtle theme, thanks
trivia, comedy and DJs—but even when the
t o f o u n d e r Ta t y a n a Te l n i k o v a ’s h e r i t a g e . S o i f
mics are quiet, people drop in for a drink
you see Russian specials on the chalkboard
alone or in small groups. The beer menu is
m e n u s , g i v e t h e m a t r y. A n d i f y o u d o n ’ t ,
satisfyingly long (20 on tap, plus a couple
g o f o r t h e f l a t b r e a d - s t y l e p i z z a s . To p p i n g s
dozen more in cans and bottles) and the
range from classic mozzarella, bacon and
liquor specials are plentiful.
veggies to nut-based vegan “cheese,” pesto and jackfruit. During happy hour (4-6 p.m.
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H a n d l e B a r ’s a c c e p t i n g a t m o s p h e r e l e a d s
daily), pizzas are half price and draft beers
to a diverse assortment of events, such
are $1 off.
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WHILE YOU'RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Layla Middle Eastern (hummus, falafel and shawar ma) meets American (gour met burgers, milkshakes and bourbon) at this delightfully different eatery. 4 3 1 7 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.553.9252
Sameem Afghan Restaurant T he cuisine of Afghanistan may feel surprisingly familiar, and it quickly becomes
comfort
food
at
Sameem
thanks to the home-like setting. 4 3 4 1 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.534.9500
Everest CafĂŠ and Bar For 15 years, Everest has drawn loyal fans with Nepalese, Korean and Indian dishes, especially for its lunch buffet. 4 1 4 5 M A N C H E S T E R AV E . 314.531.4800 NO. 3
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Rockwell Beer Co. By: Amy De La Hunt Photog raphy: Attilio D’Agostino
I t ’s b e e n o p e n l e s s t h a n a y e a r, b u t R o c k w e l l
t e c h n i q u e s , h o w e v e r, a r e c o m p l e t e l y s e r i o u s .
has already attracted a diverse following
The Rockwell team prizes experimentation,
among St. Louis beer lovers. The entrance to
but within the bounds of proven methods
the 90-seat tasting room—under repurposed
that will yield exactly what they’re looking
shipping containers amid the industrial
f o r i n t e r m s o f f l a v o r, a c i d i t y, c o l o r a n d o t h e r
buildings on the east end of The Grove—sets
characteristics.
the tone: This will be a different sampling experience.
Likewise, the kitchen—called Brasswell— sets a high standard. St. Louis chef Gerard
The first impression is confirmed by the
Craft, who won a James Beard award in
names of the beers on tap. They’re playful
2015, partnered with the culinary team to
and intriguingly descriptive, from the
ensure that the burgers, brats, potatoes
Simple Needs blonde ale to the Moonbase
and beignets would be first-rate. Notably
p o r t e r. A n d w h a t w r i t e r w o u l d n ’ t l o v e a n
f o r b e e r- l o v i n g p a r e n t s , t h e t a s t i n g r o o m i s
English-style mild ale named Oxford Llama
k i d - f r i e n d l y, a n d t h e m e n u i n c l u d e s a s e c t i o n
after one of our most-debated punctuation
just for youngsters.
marks, the Oxford comma? The brewing
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COMING SOON:
Takashima Records Spurred by the success of Parlor, a coin-operated arcade bar, its owners are branching out; their music-themed cocktail lounge, Takashima Records, opens in the Chroma apartment building this summer. 4 0 4 1 C H O U T E A U AV E .
The Dogwood in The Grove T his sophisticated ne w event space from T he Social Affair has a loungelike aesthetic and cuisine with a touch of Souther n flavor. 4 3 0 8 M A N C H E S T E R AV E .
TEMPUS Later this summer, award-winning chef Ben Grupe launches Tempus, his first solo restaurant, promising nontraditional yet approachable dishes with bold flavors. 4 3 7 0 M A N C H E S T E R AV E .
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The Grove S MAL L B U S I N E S S G U I D E
may’s place
parlor
A ft e r t h ree ye ars i n St. Lo uis’ Lindenw ood P ar k neighbor hood,
O n e o f t h e m o s t r e c e n t a d d i t i o n s t o T h e G r o v e ’s t h o r o u g h l y
fa mi l y - o wne d vi ntag e b o u t i que May’s P lace is now open in T he
impressive group of nightlife destinations, this social club
G ro v e ! Thi s l o c al haven f o r s ust ainable fashion feat ures one- of- a-
and arcade lounge has quickly become a local favorite thanks
ki n d “ s wo o n-wo rt hy ward ro b e st aples,” accord ing t o a Vogue.com
to its full, immersive experience. Featuring great-tasting
g u i d e t o S t. Lo u i s ’ m u s t-vi s it dest inat ions. T he possibil it ies are
cocktails and an irresistible combination of vintage arcade
e n d l e s s a t May’s Pl ac e, wh e re y ou’l l st umble upon gem aft er gem,
games and chill vibes, Parlor artfully toes the line between
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D o w n t o w n M a p l e w o o d o n F r i d a y, J u l y 1 2 , f r o m 6 - 1 1 p . m .
downtown Clayton. Regional wineries, including Augusta and
as you enjoy the sights and sounds of Let Them Eat Art.
M o n t e l l e , B a l d u c c i V i n e y a rd s , E d g - C l i f V i n e y a rd s , a n d N o b o l e i s
Featuring live art demonstrations, performances by regional
V i n e y a rd s , w i l l b e s e r v i n g g u e s t s d e l i c i o u s w i n e s a l l e v e n i n g .
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t o B a s t i l l e D a y. T h e r e w i l l b e p l e n t y o f s h o p p i n g a l o n g t h e
lineup includes The Usual Suspects, Midnight Piano Band and,
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contemporary art museum St. Louis
Laume ier sculpture park
T h i s s u m m e r, C A M p r e s e n t s t h e f i r s t m a j o r m u s e u m s u r v e y o f
As p a r t of i t s commi t ment t o s up p or t i ng a nd s how ca s i ng l oca l
P a u l M p a g i S e p u y a , f e a t u r i n g i n t i m a t e p o r t r a i t s o f t h e a r t i s t ’s
a r t i s t s , L a umei er Scul p t ure Pa r k w i l l p res ent “ C a r l os Za mor a :
friends, lovers, partners and collaborators, on view May 17-
cAR T. ” The p roj ect w i l l commi s s i on t he C ub a n- b or n, St . L oui s -
Aug. 18. Sepuya subverts traditional portraiture by way of
b a s ed i l l us t r a t or a nd d es i g ner t o ret rofi t t he Pa r k’s g ol f ca r t s ,
collage, layering, fragmentation, mirror imagery and the
w hi ch p l a y a p i vot a l rol e i n how L a umei er s t a ff cr i s s cros s t he
p e r s p e c t i v e o f t h e b l a c k , q u e e r g a z e . A l s o o n v i e w, L a w r e n c e
ca mp us ,
Abu Hamdan combines overlapping media to explore the
Za mor a w i l l crea t e t hree uni q ue a r t w or ks b y envel op i ng t he ca r t s
politics of listening in “Earwitness Theatre.” Informed by
i n p r i nt ed vi nyl w r a p s , s cul p t ur a l fr a mew or ks a nd or na ment a t i on
his acoustic study of the Syrian prison of Saydnaya, where
i ns p i red b y s ources s uch a s C ub a n ca r cul t ure, nur s er y r hymes ,
detainees are blindfolded and left in darkness, the exhibition
hi s t or y a nd p ol i t i cs . V i s i t t he L a umei er w eb s i t e t o l ea r n more
examines crimes that have been heard but not seen.
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Story” opens June 1 at the Missouri History Museum. For
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of Mexican Modernism,” Alfredo Ramos Martinez, was a
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wedding present to Anne Morrow and Charles Lindbergh
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D o w n t o wn St. Lo ui s , t h i s year ’s al l- new fest ival layout provides
couple in the world. Examine their love story—how it changed
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Th e e xci t i ng 2019 s eas o n (May 25- June 30) includes t hree beloved
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pictures a simple and routine aspect of life, but this has not
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always been the case. “Poetics of the Everyday: Amateur
t h r i l l i n g w o rl d p rem i e re, “F i re Shut Up in My Bones,” composed
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Cast of MAMMA MIA! 2018. Photo by Peter Wochniak
stages St. Louis
WashU’s Graduate School of Art
J o i n S TA G E S S t . L o u i s f o r i t s 3 3 r d s e a s o n ! T h e 2 0 1 9 l i n e u p
T h e S a m F o x S c h o o l o f D e s i g n & V i s u a l A r t s a t Wa s h i n g t o n
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Mancha,” along with the Midwestern premiere of “The Boy
V i s u a l A r t T h e s i s E x h i b i t i o n M a y 1 0 - J u l y 1 2 a t T h e L u m i n a r y.
from Oz”—the story of the brilliant composer and performer
Works in various media explore themes such as the politics of
Peter Allen and his two great loves, Judy Garland and Liza
r a c e , t h e r o l e o f g e n d e r, t h e p o e t i c s o f t h e e v e r y d a y a n d u t o p i a n /
Minnelli. Plus, enjoy the annual Emerson Family Theatre
dystopian futures. Featured artists include Sarah Adcock, Greg
S e r i e s p r o d u c t i o n , D i s n e y ’s “ 1 0 1 D a l m a t i a n s . ” S u b s c r i p t i o n s
B a i l e y, J e n E v e r e t t , S a r a G h a z i A s a d o l l a h i , H a t t i e H a r d t , E l l i o t
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