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For Thomas Futrell, Polite Society Is Exactly Where He Wants to Be
Thomas Futrell still isn't sure whether his parents were conspiring to get him to become a chef or just trying to keep him occupied when they suggested he pass some time in culinary school. "In...
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St . Louis Chef Appears on Guy's Grocery Games
Chloe Yates has never been to culinary school. In fact, the St. Louis chef's background is in the medical field.…
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With Living in Tents, Filmmaker Paul Crane Tells the Story of an STL Homeless...
Tucked away on the banks of the Mississippi River, in the shadows of the Edward Jones Dome, once sat Tent City.…
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St. Louis Aldis Are Getting Redesigned — and We Take You Inside
All the Aldi grocery store locations in the St. Louis are getting a makeover thanks to a $39 million renovation project. The grocery store chain is a cult favorite, with customers constantly talking...
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Left Bank Books' Cat in Residence, Spike, Disrupts Feminist Reading
If you've ever spent time at Left Bank Books — or even just walked by with a particularly alert breed of terrier (ahem) — you are likely familiar with Spike, the bookstore's in-house cat. That's...
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For One Lucky Couple, Panera Might Make It Rain Bread Bowls at Your Wedding
Are sandwiches your thing? Are you obsessed with pickle spears?…
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Annie Rice Wins, Beating Democratic Party-Endorsed Candidate
Paul Fehler had the backing of the city's Democratic Central Committee — but that wasn't enough. Not nearly enough. Immigration lawyer Annie Rice bested Fehler, a data analyst, in a special election...
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How a St. Louis Couple Ranked America's Hottest Presidents -- and Built a...
There are days when JD and Kate Dobson's house smells like Donald Trump — suntan oil and steak, with a note of synthetic hair. And then there are the Justin Trudeau days, when the cozy little house in...
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Westport Social Makes a Once-Forgotten Plaza a Dining Destination
As the line for entry into Westport Social on a recent Saturday night snaked down the sidewalk and along the length of the building, I was lucky enough to be on the inside, tucked into a small bar...
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Stray Dog Triumphs with Red Scare on Sunset
There is a foreign element stalking America. It undermines the social order, drives wedges between husbands and wives and stops beloved comedienne Pat Pilford from being elected president of the...
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Newly Announced: Vince Staples, Styx, Melvins, Turnstile, Chicano Batman and...
Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention.…
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After Annie Rice's Victory, Democrats Weigh Punishing Her Supporters
Last night, Annie Rice won a resounding victory, with nearly 60 percent of 8th ward voters choosing her to represent them on the city's Board of Aldermen. But later this month, the Democratic Central...
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Rally Cat Just Got His Very Own Bobblehead
Rally Cat, the St. Louis-based kitten who brought new life to the Cardinals' flagging fortunes last season, only to spurn the ballclub's affections, has just gotten its own bobblehead. The limited...
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Alex Garcia Is Still in Sanctuary, Defying ICE, as Support Grows
Alex Garcia, never a big fan of the spotlight, was the guest of honor last night at two parties. Friends and supporters held simultaneous dinners as fundraisers for the married father of five, who...
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Russian Twitter Troll Fabricated Claims of KKK Invading Mizzou Campus in 2015
One day after the resignation of University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe, in the midst of protests fueled by dissatisfaction with the response to racist incidents on the Columbia campus,...
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STLCC Adjunct Tackled by Cop Found Not Guilty
Four months after his violent arrest at a board of trustee meeting made national headlines, an adjunct instructor has won acquittal in court. Steve Taylor, who taught math at St. Louis Community...
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Fire Dog Keeps it Kid-Friendly with New Album Endangered Species Project
By day, Mark Pagano uses his musical gifts to instruct St. Louis-area youth in the finer points of song craft.…
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Waiting Room Bar Seeks New Owner in St. Ann
Ever wish you could step into a cool bar and walk around like you own the place? Now maybe you can. The Waiting Room Bar and Venue (10419 St Charles Rock Road, St. Ann; 314-890-8333) is up for sale.…
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The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Week, February 16 to 21
Black History Month continues apace, with several new events happening this weekend. Also on the schedule: at least one more Valentine's Day event, which is not a bad thing — some people probably...
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Angela Davis Brings Inspiration — and the Inspired — to Saint Louis University
Yesterday was the confluence of three major events: Valentine's Day, Ash Wednesday and the return of Angela Davis. The legendary political activist had visited St. Louis just last month to give a...
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