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was entranced when I saw the beautiful, evocative images that photographer Gregg Goldman took for this month’s feature, Fall For The Flavors Of Vietnam (p. 62). Looking at each one, I felt as if I could almost hear the din of the marketplace, smell the spices in the stalls, feel the fresh noodles between my fingers. Photography is magical in that it transports the viewer to another place, another time. Food is much the same way. And that’s why I love it. You don’t have to actually go to Vietnam to enjoy a bit of what Gregg experienced first-hand – just pull up a chair at one of the many Vietnamese restaurants across town (writer Heidi Dean highlights three top picks) and taste for yourself how fresh and vibrant the country’s cuisine is. And speaking of fresh and vibrant, this time of year, markets are overflowing with just-picked produce, so we’ve crammed this issue full of vegcentric recipes and ideas. This month we bring you an innovative watermelon and tomato salad (p. 40), a multi-course vegetarian menu so full of flavor, no one will miss the meat (p. 48), and we’ve even found a Saint Louis University grad student who is making small-batch artisan tofu from local soybeans (p. 58). As you flip through these pages, maybe sipping on a nicely chilled glass of sake (p. 77), I hope you’re transported, like I was, by the work of our talented writers and photographers. Next month marks a full year we’ve been in print, and as we round that anniversary corner, I’m excited to say that the best is yet to come. Until next time,

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Pizza and beer. What else could you possibly need to know about this new Lafayette Square restaurant helmed by Paul and Wendy Hamilton, the couple who brought you 1111 Mississippi and Vin de Set? Classics such as pepperoni or sausage are a sure bet, but be sure to try some of PW’s signature pies. The Wolf is one of Paul’s Picks and is piled with housemade fennel sausage, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, pepperoni, green pepper and bacon. One of Wendy’s Favs is the South of the border with crème fraîche, jalapeño, chicken, chorizo and corn and black bean salsa. One of FEAST’s top picks is the Pulled Piggy, where a light barbecue sauce glaze is topped with tender pulled pork, caramelized onion, Gruyère and creamy, crunchy cole slaw. Other pizza-joint staples, such as calzones and big, fresh salads, round out the menu. And the beer … from ales to lagers to stouts to belgian brews, the selection at PW Pizza will appeal to beer lovers of all stripes (and the wine list is pretty nice, too!). – C.N.

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brought to you by The Good Pie’s Mike Randolph, Half & Half focuses on hearty dishes and fantastic coffee. barista Mike Marquard offers two seasonal single-origin varieties from St. Louis-based Kaldi’s Coffee. He’s currently brewing burundi Kinyovu and Colombia Cauca Inza, both of which you may enjoy in a number of iterations, from a simple espresso shot to hand-brewed drip coffee to a mocha. Once you’ve ordered that first java, dig into the menu. Start off with the doughnuts, which feature citrus zest and arrive hot,crisp and dusted with powdered sugar. The blackberry French toast is a tower of sweet goodness gilded with mascarpone. Egg dishes abound, with options such as a fried egg sandwich or steak and eggs. Caviar lovers will swoon when presented with two sunny-side-up eggs topped generously with paddlefish roe and crème fraîche. Lunch-y dishes include a few salads (we like the Waldorf) and a bunch of sandwiches. Grilled cheese with tomato, house-roasted turkey with “deli sauce” and a beautiful bLT are offered. Our top pick, though, is the seared tuna with harissa aïoli and olive relish on a Companion baguette. – C.N.

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What’s a typical family dinner? It’s where we experiment on ourselves with potential menu items that just might end up on the menu. After years and years of eating raw vegan foods, creativity has to be a continuous task. What’s your secret indulgence? Homemade vegan cheese potatoes or vegan baked mushrooms. OMG, if we have a marathon night at the cafe and the kids are all going nuts, then you can find us in front of a Disney movie with crumbs on our shirts. Midnight snack? Raw nachos and raw cookies! We can’t go to sleep without four to five cookies and a glass of raw almond milk. What’s your favorite specialty store? Cheryl’s Herbs. We love the place and use her some of their herbs in our herbal elixirs. Are the kids vegan? Born and raised healthy vegans. What are your kids’ favorite dishes? Vegan mac-n-cheese with avocado. Do they ever ask to go to a fast food place? Hell, yeah. (Laughing.) They are typical kids with child peer influences. Our daughter’s classmates have their birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese and we take her own cake and ice ream to the party. What was your process for developing the menu? Many people are unfamiliar with raw foods, so our initial approach was to create items that people can relate to: pizza, lasagna, nachos, tacos, soups, pastas, pastries, ice cream, etc, etc. What’s next? We are already negotiating retail space for our next locations in Webster Groves and North County. Also our yoga studio (next door) has just been completed and will open in a few weeks. What’s the secret to making raw foods appeal to a broad audience? Knowledge, taste, feasibility and availability.

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When AJ and Leah Mensey opened Vega Deli in Chesterfield, they attracted a following of veggie enthusiasts with their creative vegan fare. They recently sold that first spot and opened Pura’Vegan, where entire menu isn’t just vegan, it’s also raw. “For a growing number of people, a plant-based lifestyle is their way of life or else,” says Leah. So how do they sustain a constant flow of pristine produce? “We have our own indoor organic hydroponic garden [at home and] in our 2,000 sq foot basement at Pura’Vegan. We are growing everything from oranges to fresh mint to spinach to tomatoes and expect to yield up to 90 percent of our own produce within the next 60 to 90 days.”

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The elegant design of this spare twotiered steamer, from the contrast of smooth slats and rings to the tightly woven domed bamboo lid, is more than visually stunning; every element functions to make food taste better. The rings and slats make a strong base to support heavy foods such as cakes or items like plates to preserve juices while cooking. The bamboo lid absorbs condensation so it doesn’t fall on delicate foods such as dumplings.

Squishy but sturdy, this bright green silicone steamer collapses nearly flat for easy storage and then snaps to its full depth with a gentle push. The cleverly designed flange fits over pans and casseroles ranging from 3 to 4 quarts. Plunge a full basket into an icewater bath to shock blanched veggies with ease. Microwave- and dishwashersafe, both basket and lid are heatresistant to 500ºF, as evidenced when the lid flipped onto an extremely hot burner with no ill effects.

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Because the slats are widely spaced, some foods need a plate, parchment paper or cabbage leaves as a cooking base. The baskets wash only by hand, then air dry. $11.99; East East Oriental Grocery Store, 8619 Olive Blvd., University City, 314.432.5590

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The inside diameter of the basket measures a good 7 inches, but the depth is just under 2½ inches. Plenty of capacity for steaming cut veggies but not enough for big things such as artichokes or full ears of corn. $19.95; Cornucopia, 107 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, kitchencopia.com

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This ungainly, ungodly big basket steamer makes the best sticky rice, a little or a lot, every time. Short-grain rice cooks to chewy goodness and then rolls out into a dish in a perfect mounded shape. Steam four artichokes at once or 2 pounds of asparagus splayed around the basket. A head of cauliﬂower ﬁts, steams and pulls out whole to serve immediately or bake later. It’s a great conversation starter; plus, the bamboo basket smells wonderful as the food steams. CONS

The aluminum pot and basket together stand nearly15 inches tall. There’s no lid included; you’ll need diﬀerent-sized pot lids to close down over the food. $5.49 for the pot, $3.95 for the basket; Global Foods Market, 421 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, globalfoodsmarket.com

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If you like design inspired by the Jetsons and Sputnik, check out the SleekStor VeggiSteam by Chef’n. This silicone beauty with a nylon core jets between stovetop and microwave with ease, steaming vegetables faster than you can say “Tom Swift.” Three snazzy colors and a zoomy steam hole pattern keep this steamer looking sassy while triangulated cone feet hold food above the boiling water. The silicone shape bends to ﬁt sauté pans and pots ranging in size from 1½ to 4 quarts. Dishwasher-safe too. CONS

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Great new features make this seemingly old-fashioned design newfangled and worth a second look. The center stem with its cool-touch silicone handle pops up for an easy lift from hot pots and then collapses for compact storage. It unscrews when you need a big steaming surface for ﬁsh ﬁllets or artichokes. The wire feet stand an impressive 1¾ inches tall to allow plenty of water below for steaming. Steams just enough for one or veggies aplenty for a party. CONS

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sink and withstands high heat with a cool touch. Traditional bamboo is the best choice for some foods, such as rice and dumplings. Consider what you’ll cook and how, and then choose a steamer in the material that best ﬁts. Or buy two. They aren’t expensive. Safety: Steam heat can burn, so choose safety features such as cool-touch silicone handles and slots to slip in forks to extend reach on metal steamers.

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BEER written By Michael Sweeney

When not using his spare time to make fun of people who write blogs, Michael Sweeney writes the beer blog STLHops. com. The irony is lost on him.

Buffalo Brewing Co.’s Chili Beer StYle: Ale (5% abv) available at: Buffalo Brewing Co., 3100 Olive St., Midtown, buffalobrewingstl. com; $4 (16-oz draught) PairingS: Barbecued brisket • Monterey Jack

Buﬀalo Brewing describes its chili Beer as a “fun beer,” and it’s not kidding. it has a nice light body with an aroma of serrano chiles and starts clean with a hint of heat in the back of your throat. that’s where this beer gets you – each sip cools the heat but also brings it back around. it’s an eﬀect that keeps you going back for more.

Alesmith Brewing Co.’s IPA StYle: American IPA (7.25% abv) available at: hitimewine.net; $5.27 (22-oz bottle) PairingS: Tom yum • Pan-seared sea bass

though St. Louisans have access to a great number of beers from around the world, there are still plenty of breweries whose products don’t make it into missouri. one of those breweries happens to be one of my all-time favorites: AleSmith. i believe the AleSmith iPA, with a big amount of citrus and a slight bit of pine in the aroma, is possibly the best American iPA ever made.

Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Zōn StYle: Witbier (4.4% abv) available at: Lukas Liquor, 15921 Manchester Road, Ellisville, lukasliquorstl.com; $6.99 (six-pack, 12-oz bottles) PairingS: Pasta primavera • Feta

now that the dog days of summer are in full swing, i ﬁnd myself reaching for light, low-alcohol beers. But drinking a light and lowalcohol beer doesn’t mean you have to give up ﬂavor. Boulevard’s Zōn is wonderfully full-bodied but has plenty of citrusy zip thanks to the addition of orange zest and coriander. it’s a great way to beat the heat.

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Absolut Orient Apple Provenance: Sweden (40% abv) available at: The Wine & Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth, Clayton, wineandcheeseplace.com; $17.99

the Swedish distillery has taken one of its limited-edition vodkas released last year – the Absolut Brooklyn – and turned it into a global, regularly available flavor. Absolut uses no artifical flavors or sweeteners to create this red appleand ginger-flavored vodka. After starting the flavored vodka segment in 1986, Absolut has remained a leader in that area. orient Apple may be the truest-tasting offering yet.

Bulleit Rye American Whiskey Provenance: Lawrenceburg, Ky. (45% abv) available at: The Wine & Cheese Place, multiple locations, wineandcheeseplace.com; $23.99

Bulleit has created a sibling for its smooth, well-known bourbon. the mash bill on this rye is composed of 95% rye grains. (to carry the “rye” moniker, a whiskey must be made of at least 51% rye.) the ﬁnished product is a result of small-batch blending of four- to seven-year-old whiskeys. notes of cherry, pepper and tobacco dominate the palate. considering its pricetag, it may be the new value leader.

Koval Distillery Lion’s Pride Organic Wheat & Dark Wheat Whiskeys Provenance: Chicago (40% abv) available at: Lukas Liquor, 15921 Manchester Road, Ellisville, lukasliquorstl.com; $47.99

Koval appeared in St. Louis earlier this year with its unaged whiskey lineup and more recently brought its aged whiskeys to town. Both are aged less than two years in American oak, with the dark wheat aged in well-charred barrels. Both feature intense tropical ﬂavors and aromas highlighted by a sweet banana characteristic.

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Stuffed Cabbage Leaves By Clara Moore, LocaL Harvest caFe

Yield | 12 rolls | 1 2 Tbsp 3 cloves 3 stalks ½ lb 3 Tbsp 12 6 1 tsp ½ cup

yellow onion, diced small olive oil garlic, minced celery, diced small ground goat, lamb, pork or beef white wine green savoy cabbage leaves pitted prunes, chopped salt unseasoned bread crumbs

| Preparation | cook onions and oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until onions are soft. add garlic and celery. cook 3 minutes. add meat and cook until browned. Deglaze pan with wine, and continue to cook until liquid is absorbed. remove from heat and let cool until mixture can be handled.

add prunes, salt and bread crumbs to meat mixture. Lay cabbage leaves flat on counter or cutting board and place about ½ cup of filling in middle of each leaf. Fold 2 sides of the leaf over the filling, then take the closest end and roll the leaf up. serve warm or at room temperature.

meeT: SAVOY CABBAGE I’ve got a theory that zombies are nothing more than malnourished – albeit undead – people who didn’t get enough vegetables when they were alive. And now, as they roam the Earth, moaning about brains, it’s only because they aren’t savvy enough to vocalize what their bodies really want: savoy cabbage.

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savoy cabbage is serious brain food, in more ways than one. First, and most obvious, is savoy’s eerie resemblance to, well, a brain. (Hey, it comes sold as a “head” after all.) Unlike the common green and red cabbages you might ﬁnd at a market, savoy features leaves with a telltale wrinkled appearance. Find a fresh head, with all of its leaves still tightly nestled together, and it’s going to look like a cabbagey cerebellum. second, and most practical, is savoy’s potent combination of vitamins and minerals. these tender green leaves are packed with vitamins K, c and B-6 and contain a list of minerals that reads like the periodic table. third, and most surprising, is that savoy is much milder than the typical green cabbage and less prone to bitterness. the

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leaves aren’t as thick, which allows them to cook faster, preserving more of those good nutrients. savoy also has a much lower concentration of isothiocyanates – those stinky little chemicals that make other cabbages smell like feet. tastes better, cooks better, smells better; you couldn’t ask for more in a cabbage! hoW Do I Use It?

the modern veggie’s forebear appears to be a crinkle-leaved cabbage cultivated in the French départment of savoie. While bright green savoy might never take the place of rotkohl on a plate of Sauerbraten, it can ﬁt into any recipe that calls for cabbage. shred it for coleslaw, sauté it into a stir-fry, or braise it alongside corned beef. With its thin leaves, savoy can be stuﬀed easily and made into little steamed dumplings. It really is a no-brainer.

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Compressing STORY AND RECIPE BY Cassandra Vires

Most cooking techniques have been around for centuries and have a deep-rooted history, but every once in a while, someone creates a new technique. Such is the case with compressing. Introduced by chef Mark Hopper at Bouchon in Las Vegas, compressing uses the pressure of a vacuum sealer to remove the air between the cell walls in foods, creating more flavor in less space. It gives the food a texture completely different from what you started with while providing enhanced flavor and vibrant color.

A number of foods can be compressed, but the technique is most effective when applied to porous fruits, such as melons. While watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew are usually crisp, bright and light, after they are compressed they take on a meaty, almost gelatinous consistency, bursting with flavor and moisture. Porous vegetables, such as celery, cucumber and mushrooms, can also be compressed, as can cooked and raw seafood. A great deal of pressure is required for compressing. A commercial vacuum sealer is typically recommended, but there are a few retail options that can provide restaurantquality results. Still, home models are not quite strong enough to remove the air between cell walls, and the bags that come with them allow for too much flexibility. A quick fix is to freeze the food once sealed. This will break down the cell walls, allowing the food’s own juices to retreat inward. Sealing the food with fruit juices and infused syrups will create a new layer of flavor, but be careful not to overwhelm the central ingredient by adding something with a stronger flavor. In this recipe, basil syrup is added to the tomatoes, giving them a sweet herbal element. I experimented with adding mango juice to the watermelon, but the delicate flavor of watermelon was overwhelmed by the bright mango. Instead, I let the watermelon stand on its own. This technique is quick and easy, and it is fun to spend the day in the kitchen trying different combinations of fruits, flavored syrups and juices. Anything that can hold moisture can be compressed, so have fun experimenting and come up with some new combinations of your own. Chef Cassandra Vires received her culinary training in Houston, Texas, and has a knack for reimagining classic dishes. Her new restaurant, Home Wine Kitchen, opens this month in Maplewood.

Compressed Watermelon and Tomato Salad This is a simple and beautiful summer salad. The sweetened tomatoes pair wonderfully with the juicy watermelon. Goat cheese adds a surprising texture and tang, while saba – an alternative to balsamic vinegar made of reduced grape must – balances all the components. Aﬀordable vacuum sealers and bags can be found at Target and other retail stores. serves | 6 |

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salt, to taste goat cheese, crumbled saba, for garnish

| Preparation | Chop ¼ cup basil, place in a small saucepan with water and sugar, and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Strain syrup and set aside to cool, then refrigerate until cold.

| 1 | Cut tomatoes into ¼-inch slices. Once syrup is chilled, place sliced tomatoes in a vacuum bag and pour in enough syrup to just cover the tomatoes. There may be leftover syrup. | 2 | Seal tomatoes according to manufacturer’s directions, and place in freezer for at least 3 hours. For stronger ﬂavor, add whole basil leaves to the bag before sealing.

Cut watermelon into 1-inch-by-1inch strips, remove rind and place in vacuum bags. Seal according to manufacturer’s directions, and place in freezer for at least 3 hours.

| 3 | Remove tomato and watermelon from bags and thaw at room temperature. Once thawed, carefully dice watermelon and toss with olive oil and salt. Cut remaining ¼ cup basil into a chiﬀonade and set aside. | To Serve | On 6 separate plates, arrange tomato slices and top with basil and diced watermelon. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and drizzle saba sparingly on the plate. Serve immediately.

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SOUTHERN SUMMER SUPPER RECIPE BY Lucy Schnuck

Throw down some newspaper and prepare to dig in; it’s time for a real Low Country boil. Less spicy than a Louisiana boil, a low country boil is native to Georgia and South Carolina and contains a delicious combination of shrimp, crab, crawﬁsh, potatoes and sausage. Crab boil seasonings are available in local stores, but it’s fun and easy to make your own seasoning blend to keep on hand for times when you want to create an authentic Southern feast.

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| Preparation – Boil | In a large soup pot, bring seasoning, lemons, salt, beer and water to a boil. Add onion and garlic, and boil for 10 minutes. | 2 | Add potatoes and boil an additional 10 minutes, until potatoes are partially cooked but not done. | 3 | Add corn, shrimp, crawﬁsh and sausage, and cook another 3 to 5 minutes. Add crab; cook until crab is heated through and potatoes are fork-tender. Remove pot from heat; scoop out ingredients with a slotted spoon, place on a paper-lined table and enjoy.

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July brings with it the peak of summer produce, with ripe fruits and vegetables prime for the palate. With flavors so full, it’s a shame to relegate them to side dishes, sauces or accompaniments. Chefs Bridgette Kossor, of Feed Your Purpose, and Justin Johnson, of Trattoria Marcella, collaborated on an innovative dinner menu of veg-centric dishes that allow the market’s bounty to be the star of the show.

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| Preparation | in a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, shallot, leek and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. add greens and sauté until tender. add water, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste along with fresh herbs. Remove from heat and place in refrigerator to chill. Preheat your grill. slice the very bottom of the tomatoes so they are ﬂat and can stand up straight. Cut a well into each tomato, and place 1 to 2 spoonfuls of greens inside. Place on the grill and cover, rotating once during cooking to create hatch marks on the bottoms of the tomatoes. Cook 7 to 15 minutes, depending on tomato size.

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| Preparation | Preheat oven to 350ºF. Toss beets in 1 Tbsp olive oil and bake, covered, for 1 to 1½ hours, until beets are tender. Drain liquid and set aside. Place beets in refrigerator to chill. Raise oven temperature to 425ºF. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven for about 8 minutes. Place reserved beet juice, remaining olive oil, honey and garlic in food processor. Blend until thoroughly mixed and place in refrigerator to chill.

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Serves | 4 to 6 | 1 Tbsp ½ cup 2 cloves 1 to 2 lbs 2 cups 2 Tbsp 1 pinch 3 to 4 1 to 2 cups

olive oil chopped onion garlic, minced wild mushrooms, such as portabella, oyster, crimini or trumpets, chopped diced tomatoes chopped fresh basil red pepper ﬂakes sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped unbleached all-purpose ﬂour salt and freshly ground black pepper chopped fresh chives for garnish grated parmesan for garnish

| Preparation | In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until tender. Add tomatoes, and simmer for about 45 minutes. Add basil and red pepper ﬂakes. If sauce dries out, add small amounts of water to reach desired consistency. Meanwhile, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until cooked through. Use a ricer or a mixer to mash and place in the refrigerator to chill. When thoroughly cooled, place mashed sweet potatoes on a work surface and slowly

work in flour ¼ cup at a time. Keep working dough until it no longer adheres to your hands or the work surface. Roll dough into a flat sheet about ½-inch thick. Cut into ½-inch squares. Roll each square of dough against the back of a fork, sealing each dumpling and marking it with the ridged texture. Cook in boiling water roughly 5 to 8 minutes, until gnocchi float to the top.

| To Serve | Drain gnocchi and top with sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and grated parmesan.

with Roasted Eggplant Serves | 4 to 6 | 1 2 Tbsp ½ cup 2 1 clove ½ cup 1 cup 8 cups 1 tsp 2 tsp ¼ cup ½ cup

small eggplant extra-virgin olive oil, divided salt and freshly ground black pepper quinoa, rinsed onions, julienned garlic, minced red bell pepper, ﬁnely diced corn, frozen and thawed or cut from the cob vegetable stock ground cumin ground coriander ﬁnely chopped fresh cilantro cherry tomatoes, such as Sun Golds, chopped

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In a large stockpot, heat remaining oil; add onions and sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper, corn and a pinch of salt, and sauté another 5 minutes. Add stock, cumin and coriander, and bring to a low boil. Add toasted quinoa and simmer until tender (it will open up and have a little white “tail”). Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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with Fresh Strawberry Purée Serves | 4 to 6 | 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2 cups ½ cup 1/3 cup + 2 tsp 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp 2 tsp ¾ cup 1 pint

almond milk, divided arrowroot powder unsweetened soy creamer maple sugar agave nectar vanilla extract almond extract lemon zest chopped almonds, raw or roasted, plus additional for garnish fresh strawberries, washed thinly sliced lemons for garnish mint leaves for garnish

from heat. Stir in arrowroot mixture right away. Liquid will thicken. Stir in both extracts and lemon zest. Chill mixture in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours. Freeze mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. In the last 5 minutes of churning, add chopped almonds. Place strawberries in a food processor and pulse 3 to 4 times. Add 2 tsp agave nectar and purée until smooth.

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from a basement kitchen on the saint louis university campus, grad student dan brewer is cooking up something unique: small-batch artisan tofu made from locally grown soybeans. He calls the stuff MOFU. The inspiration for this venture came from a master’s-level gastronomy course in which Brewer and a classmate explored creating global flavors from local ingredients. “I had never had tofu like [what we made for that project],” he says. Fresh, nutty flavor and a light, porous texture give it more body than is expected from tofu, and Brewer attributes this to making small batches and to making each batch by hand. “I try as hard as possible to accentuate the beany, nutty qualities,” he says, “which is what a lot of makers try to hide.” Through his efforts, Brewer has managed to give a mild-mannered ingredient a bit of personality. Who knew?

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a MOFU how to PREP. Brewer drives to a co-op in Clarence, Mo., to pick up about a half-ton of non-GMO, identity-preserved beans. He brings the shelled and pre-washed clear hilum soybeans back to his kitchen at SLU’s Salus Center. Each individual batch of tofu is made from about 30 pounds of beans. | 1 | The beans are soaked for 19 to 24 hours and then sorted to remove burrs and rocks.

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GO. | 2 | The beans are placed in an enormous pot with about 20 liters of water and puréed with a Robot Coupe power mixer that looks like a giant immersion blender. | 3 | The puréeing process makes the mixture very foamy. Brewer could use a defoaming agent during this step, but he says, “I want to keep everything as pure as possible.” More water is added until about 80 liters have been mixed into the purée, which at this phase is called go in Japanese. COOK. The go is then cooked to 100ºC to make soy milk.

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they need, from sauces on up. At Van Ky, a Chinese-style noodle and won ton shop on the island of Phou Quoc, Goldman watched the owners and their nieces and nephews make a batch of dough. The process begins with “9 kilos of ﬂour, 40 duck eggs, salt, water and ‘secret water’ – she wouldn’t tell me what was in it,” says Goldman. The mixture is muscled into two kinds of noodles and won tons, which are served with house-made broth and sides of herbs and lime at the simple but spacious adjoining restaurant. The shop is open only for breakfast and dinner because the family members nap from approximately 1 to 3pm, when they make dough for the evening rush (the morning batch is made at 4am).

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Markets Global Foods Market 421 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, globalfoodsmarket.com This Kirkwood mainstay has a good all-around selection of herbs and greens including Thai basil and sawtooth coriander, both of which are great in pho. You’ll ﬁnd it has a variety of frozen Vietnamese-style meatballs and dried noodles, and if you want to get really authentic, it carries pork blood.

Jay International Food Co. 3172 S. Grand Blvd., South Grand, 314.772.2552 The granddaddy of international grocery stores, and the only place we found baguettes, which are key in making banh mi. It also has a wide selection of dried rice sheets for making spring rolls, including some embedded with sesame seeds and tiny dried shrimp. If you go here to pick up herbs, you should know that not all of them are labeled.

Olive Farmer’s Market 8041 Olive Blvd., University City, 314.997.5168 Don’t let the name mislead you – this is an Asian grocery par excellence, with four or ﬁve kinds of ﬁsh sauce; all the beef bones, herbs and sprouts you need for pho; and several kinds of fresh noodles. It also has a wide selection of fresh produce, which included dragon fruit when we visited.

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LOCaL eats: Qui tran, who refers to himself as “manager, chef, everything” at Mai Lee in Brentwood, says the restaurant makes all its own sauces except fish sauce. after extensive flavor trials, the restaurant settled on three Crabs brand, which you can find at asian groceries such as Olivette’s seafood City (see sidebar). the menu is extensive and authentic, but some dishes, such as Banh Xeo, feature an american twist. tran calls it “peasant food,” a humble dish that’s made in restaurants and homes all over Vietnam. Freshly made rice flour crêpes (another French leftover) are tinted with turmeric and crammed with julienned jicama (the twist), sautéed onions, mashed mung beans, shrimp and savory bits of pork. Lettuce leaves, mint, cilantro, cucumber and a fish saucebased dipping sauce come on the side. For a “typical Vietnamese meal” that balances sour, sweet and salty over several courses, tran recommends following the crêpes with five-spice pork and Canh Chua tom, a traditional sour soup. a lemongrass-tamarind base swims with fresh tomatoes, pineapple, shrimp, a Vietnamese herb called ngo om and slices of elephant ear, a crispy, spongy vegetable that soaks up the broth. It’s as close as you’ll get to Vietnam without buying a plane ticket.

Think of Seafood City as the Target of Asian groceries: It has everything. Among the more unusual finds are packaged grilled cinnamon pork, the widest variety of fresh herbs we came across and a rice-based meal frozen in a clay pot. Of course, if you’re in the market for live koi, catfish, crawfish, clams, crabs, lobsters or snails, this is definitely the place to go. And you’d be in good company – Mai Lee’s Qui Tran shops here.

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a Japanese art form with a 1,600-year history, sake is much more than a steaming-hot novelty drink served alongside sushi. the oftenoverlooked beverage has an aromatic flavor profile and is a fine complement to a wide variety of foods. Sake is called rice “wine” but is brewed like a beer, minus the carbonation, and its fundamental ingredients are rice, water and yeast. Koji – rice with koji mold spores cultivated onto the grain – is also a key player in sake-making. Koji is what converts starch to sugar during the brewing process. Distinctly different from grape wines, sake has lower acidity, no tannins and an alcohol content generally between 15 and 17 percent. Served chilled (ideally around 50 degrees) in small wine glasses or specialty cups, sake is a divine summer sipper.

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Sake styles are immensely diverse, and the style receiving the most attention these days is premium sake, likely due to its food pairing potential. Premium sake is classified using two distinctions: how much the rice has been polished and whether a small amount of distilled spirit is added during fermentation. Polishing greatly influences taste, as it removes proteins and impurities, yielding a cleaner, more aromatic taste. Adding distilled spirits produces a softer, smoother mouth feel; more robust aromas; and a crisp, more acidic finish.

Yukikage Snow Shadow Tokubetsu Junmai This medium- to light-bodied sake offers juicy red apple and roasted almond aromas with a slight steamed white rice undertone and a supple, lengthy finish. This sake would enhance the crispiness of the crusting on a potato-crusted halibut fillet while accentuating its flaky, buttery texture. A great match with country ham on buttermilk biscuits. $14.99 (300-ml bottle); Straub’s, 211 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, straubs.com

Premium Sake Classifications JunmAi-shu & honJozo-shu Both sakes are produced from rice polished with 70 percent of the rice grain remaining. Junmai’s profile imparts some rice flavor, a mild earthiness and higher acidity, and it is the most full-bodied of premium sakes. honjozo is produced with a small amount of distilled spirit, lightening the flavors, softening the mouth feel and acidity, and adding more fragrant notes. These sakes are often slightly sweet with a longer finish.

Kiminoi Emperor’s Well Junmai Gingjo Understated plum aromas, a nutty maltiness on the palate and a pleasingly crisp finish define this sake’s profile. Served at Fin Japanese Cuisine in Chesterfield, it is a fine match for the steamed gindara entrée, as its body and earthiness underscore the cod’s simple,fresh seasoning of soy, ginger and garlic. $19 (300-ml bottle) *Pictured in 720-ml bottle; Fin Japanese Cuisine, 1682 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, finstl.com

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Tokubetsu means “special” in Japanese. These classiﬁcations are similar to Junmai-shu and Honjozo-shu, except that either the rice is polished with 60 percent of the grain remaining or a very special sake rice is used.

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Kirin-Zan Junmai Daiginjo This very light-bodied sake oﬀers lemon and melon aromas with a brief, soft ﬁnish. The Tri-Tuna Salad at Tani Sushi in Clayton is an excellent match, as this sake further integrates the salad’s distinct ingredients – cucumber, avocado, tomato and oranges – while highlighting the smokiness of the spicy sesame sauce. $60 (300-ml carafe) *Pictured in 720-ml bottle; Tani Sushi, 16 S. Bemiston Ave., Clayton, tanisushi.com

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HANDYMAN SERVICES LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 30 years experience. Excellent references and trustworthy. I can take care of all of your electrical needs. $40.00 per hour. 25.00 service call. Larry 314-609-1015 I live in Ladue ALL AROUND HOME MAINTENANCE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Attic & Basement Cleaning, Hauling, Powerwashing, Gutter Cleaning & Repair. Insured. John 314-432-3232

FOR SALE RARE HAMBERSHAM CABINET "Bayou Mansion" Uniquely Hand Painted Cabinet for TV/Safe/Electronics. Documentation and Numbered for Authenticity. Overall Dimensions 4.5' tall, 32" wide, 25" deep. Originally $3800. Asking $2000 For Photos Call 314-261-8200 or email: bayoumansion@gmail.com

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314.961.1002 636.391.0000

www.homehelpersstl.com COLLEGE DEGREED CAREGIVERS provide care and companionship. Why accept less? A competitively priced option. Care manager/clinical staff available. AAA screened/bonded. Preferred choice since 1987. StaffLink/Gretchen 314-477-3434

HELP WANTED

VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind. 314-569-9890

HOME IMPROVEMENT ROTTEN WOOD REPAIRS SEMI RETIRED TRIM CARPENTER Specializing In Large Homes. Quality Work in Bookcases, Doors, Crown Moldings, Wainscoting, Kitchens and More. Dale 314-541-6708 ï Insured ï Free Estimates ï

WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING 25-yr. Old Fully Insured Company. Sanding, Refinishing, Repairs, New Installation. Free Estimates. PROFESSIONAL FLOORS OF ST. LOUIS 314-843-4348 www.profloorstl.com

FULL TIME GRAPHIC ARTIST LADUE NEWS is seeking a graphic artist to design and develop advertisements. Candidates must have an accomplished graphic design background with minimum 2 years experience in newspaper or similar publication media. Specific skills: ï Ad & page layout design in QuarkXpress ï Proficient: Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat. ï Degree in Graphic Design or related work experience required. ï Web maintenance a plus ï Experience with MAC and PC environment ï Positive strong work ethic while working in a fast-paced, deadlineoriented environment ï A high degree of creative ability with an attention to detail ï Excellent multi-tasking & communi cation skills For consideration, please apply online at: http://stltoday.com/work-here

FOR THE HOME

HELP WANTED VIBRANT "NEW" ITALIAN RESTAURANT Seeking Experienced Chefs, Servers, Bartenders and Hostesses in the Chesterfield Area.

ï Back Splashes ï Sinks ï Colors Available & Free Estimates Contemporary Refinishing

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

WATCH & LISTEN HDTV Surround Sound Whole-house Audio & Video Satellite & Antenna Custom Remote Controls Daniel Creasey 314-482-4730 daniellcreasey@yahoo.com

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Reglaze Your BathTub & Tile!

KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning and Hauling. Over 25 Yrs. Exp. Ref's. Insured. Call Ken 314-567-6900

CATERERS / EVENT PLANNING PERSONAL CHEF OFFERING Catering Services for Small In Home Private Parties or Gatherings. Chef Paul Azkoul 314-607-9924 For creative menus and ideas go to:

FOR THE HOME

LN offers a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-free Workplace

HUG'S

Driveway, Seal Coating, Paving & Concrete Co. 636-271-0599 314-731-0805

Mike Hug - Owner

A+Rating BBB Free Estimates

PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630

INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATOR AMAZING KITCHEN CABINET FINISHES Let us refinish your kitchen cabinet fronts with our elegant auto process Save money over replacements! 10% OFF NOW! Free estimates 636-537-1776

$400

Double Ground Oak Mulch All Natural Lawn Mowing Available

K&M Lawncare & Landscaping Retaining walls, de thatching, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, bush trimming, leaf cleanup, mulching, weeding and lawn mowing. Best rates, Quick response. Fully insured. Call Ken 314-337-5857.

MICHAELS CONCRETE New & Replacement Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Etc. Including All Decorative Work Family Owned & Operated, Insured BBB A+, 314-738-9646

WATER ART

We Design and Install Fish Ponds, Waterfalls, Babbling Brooks and Plant Life In and Out of the Water.

POND PLAY BY

Louis & John Murray, Kirkwood 314-479-4466

TUCKPOINTING

MR. TUCKPOINTING Owners on Site to Insure Customer Satisfaction. Can the Others Say That? 35 Yrs. Exp. Fully Insured.

Fully Insured • References

J. KEVIN O’BRIEN, PRESIDENT

RUGS FRENCHTOWN RUG CLEANING ORIENTAL/AREA RUGS FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY (636) 949-0753 www.frenchtownrugcleaning.com

MOUNTJOY DESIGNS by Carey Johnson, Certified in Faux Finishing Techniques by Decorating Masters Institute. Call 314-966-6346 www.mountjoydesigns.net JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable. Insured. Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794

Call Mark 314-359-2449 Mention this ad for Customer Discount.

SERVICES

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CHIMNEY SERVICES

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Brick Work Flue Relining Full Restoration Wet Wall Solutions

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Chimney Covers

314.645.6496 636.391.2226 www.englishsweep@att.com

ALL TYPES TUCKPOINTING Serving St. Louis for over 40 years Mortar Color Matching Brick Cleaning Bricklaying Stone Work Power Washing Caulking Waterproofing & Sealing

$ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

20 Years in Business! 6 Consecutive Service Award Winner from '05-'10. Complete Tuckpointing and Spotpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Stone and Brick Repair, Waterproofing. Fully Insured. Prompt Free Estimates. A+ BBB rating. (314) 645-1387 Credit Cards Accepted Mirellituckpointing.com

STEVE GRESS TUCKPOINTING Solids and Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match. Stone Basement Restoration..... and More. Prompt Free Estimates. Insured. 314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member BBB MC/Visa Accepted

T&J TUCKPOINTING Specialize in Chimneys All Types of Brick Work Powerwashing & Other Odd Jobs. 25 Yrs. Exp., Free Estimates, Insured Jerry 314-220-3584

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REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient for Museums, Shopping, Theater. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended. Call 314-569-2009

WANTED

CHINESE ANTIQUES I AM BUYING IVORY - JADE - VASES AND JARS ART - HANGING SCROLLS CLOISONNE - RARE PIECES PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT LADUE LOCATION 314-503-4847

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PAINTER/PROFESSIONAL 26 Years of Experience. Interior/Exterior Painting. Deck, Dry Wall Repair, Wallpaper Removal. Free Estimates & Insured. 314-567-7957 or 314-629-7852

Above & Below Grade Waterproofing. Specializing in Residential & Commercial Solid, Spot, Color Match Experts. Flat Work Concrete.

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Full Service, Insured, Affordable, and Experienced Dan 314-706-3201 WWW.stlouishousepainters.com

Pruning Licensed/Insured

Sam 314-330-9825

35 Years Experience

314-255-9545

RELIABLE LAWN MOWING Will Beat Your Current Lawn Service by 10% Total Lawn Treatments and Lawn Maintenance. West County. 636-530-1998 or 314-591-2787 Calls Returned Promptly SHEARN LANDSCAPING

Stump Grinding Storm Damage

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

314-481-3500

GARDEN SERVICES Design ï Install ï Maintain Years of Experience Owner and Operator Jim 314-497-2120 Specializing in Perennials & Annuals

LAKE MICHIGAN Waterfront Homes for Sale Go To www.Andreacrossman.com or Call 616-355-6387 Andrea Crossman

SCRUPULOUS CARE Tree & Crane Service

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Prudential Select Prop 314-714-1100

(636) 274-1378 Insured

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4 GLAIZEVIEW ROAD Luxurious 4 bdrm/5.5 bath home on a 3.5 acre estate. JustAskBrianPasque 314-503-7510

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O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.

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ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES We offer functional solutions, tailored to your needs, so you can live Orderly Ever After. Home, office, moving & much more. Confidential, non-judgmental. 618-466-7638 julie.tracy@sbcglobal.net

ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service. No Job Too Big Or Small. Any Type of Trash Removal. 314-621-0481 or 581-7274

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BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

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THE WELL BEHAVED PET.... For all your home training needs. New Puppy, Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems. Call me, I can help. Laura @ 636-456-9993

PACKAGING STORE SMALL MOVES, NATIONWIDE We ship furniture, household items, antiques, china, computers, artwork. Call Ray or Dennis 314-968-0096 for shipping estimate. 292 East Ave., St. Louis, 63119 Email: packaging102@sbcglobal.net

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636-296-5050

MOST PERSONALIZED PET CARE SERVICE IN TOWN Dog Walking and Exercise Programs, In Home Dog Training, Housesitting, Grooming, and Pet Visits. Q Rescue Animal Training Available Q Insured, Bonded & PSI Member A limited liability company. 314-631-6738 info@allcrittercarestl.com

TUCKPOINTING

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Masonry/Concrete

Landscape Design & Installation, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios.

SERVICES

12 CUBIC YARDS MULCH DELIVERED & SPREAD

JOHN'S SHORTCUTS Lawn Care & Grass Cutting Fertilization & Mulching Free Estimates 314-602-2757

Outdoors Solutions

PET SERVICES

COLLECTOR WISHES TO PURCHASE Gun Collections â Old and New Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427

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Get your BBQ grill cleaned and ready for cookouts! Treat yourself to a clean, healthy grill this season. Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens. Grill healthier, better tasting food. Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

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DAN MILBOURN

CONSTRUCTION INC.

314-772-0190 314-771-7622 FAX

OLD RECORDS WANTED Experienced Collector Pays Cash for Your Record Collection. 45 RPM, 78 RPM and 33.3 RPM. Rock, Soul, Jazz. House Calls Made. Call Kurt for info. 314-324-0521

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campaign chair written by Erin Callier

Designed to afford British officers the elegance of home while abroad, British campaign furniture blends durable luxury with an airy, lightweight portability. Timeless and smart, the affordable Campaign Chair from World Market is jolly good.

Three designers suggest very diﬀerent dining tables to pair with this timeless chair:

$129.99 World Market, multiple locations worldmarket.com

Provencal garDens table

“when paired with the Campaign Chair, this table from Stanley Furniture is the perfect size and style for casual dining. with their curved metal accents, the pieces complement each other – bringing warmth and comfort into your space. Depending on the accessories and other ﬁxtures, this pairing could take on a rustic look or a more shabby chic charm.”

Paula Behlmann, Directions In Design $1,234; Directions In Design, didstl.com

Peyton Dining table

“Creating atmosphere when dining is such an important part of the experience. An antique-inspired design with a weathered, cerused oak finish, this table has a somewhat primitive pedigree. the lines of the legs create movement and also mimic the metal frame of the chair so the two have a dialogue and effortlessly fit one another.”

Jacob Laws, Cure Design Group $3,295; Jayson Home & Garden, jaysonhomeandgarden.com

Kravet Dining table

“when designing, i tend to stick with the high/low philosophy. i love to mix styles. if i have a more rustic chair, i want to pair it with a more modern counterpart. this table has a traditional feel, but the beautiful ebony ﬁnish makes it more current. Plus, its simple lines aren’t too heavy in comparison to the airiness of the Campaign Chair.”

Trenna Travis, Trenna Travis Design Studio $5,880; Trenna Travis Design Studio, 314.808.4503

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MISSOURI'S #1 INFINITI RETAILER

WITH MISSOURI'S LARGEST INVENTORY G25 SEDAN, G37 SEDAN, G37 COUPE, G37 CONVERTIBLE, EX35, FX35, FX50, M37, M56, QX56

Proud recipient of the 2011 "Award of Excellence" for outstanding customer service.

2011 INFINITI G37 Coupe

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INFINITI West County

SALES - SERVICE - PARTS - COLLISION REPAIR

15736 Manchester at Clarkson Rd. • (636) 391-9400 • 800-367-2289 www.Bommarito.com

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“Rose Swirl” printed jacket, $119. “Rose Swirl” printed sleeveless dress, $99. Cropped, side-zip pant, $79.

Call 1-800-345-5273 for a Dillard’s location near you.

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