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a different cocktail recipe each month,

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experts will be happy to help you sort it out.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Firecracker Pizza & Beer With 66 beer taps, this could be a bar … if those uniquely rectangular pizzas weren’t so explosively tasty.

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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.

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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.

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Atomic Cowboy A longtime favorite for Tex-Mex, this restaurant is also a music destination thanks to Atomic Cowboy Pavilion & T he Bootle g.

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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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Layla Middle Eastern (hummus, falafel and shawar ma) meets American (gour met burgers, milkshakes and bourbon) at this delightfully different eatery.

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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.

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Everest CafĂŠ and Bar For 15 years, Everest has drawn loyal fans with Nepalese, Korean and Indian dishes, especially for its lunch buffet.

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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.

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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.

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TEMPUS Later this summer, award-winning chef Ben Grupe launches Tempus, his first solo restaurant, promising nontraditional yet approachable dishes with bold flavors.

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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

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and arcade lounge has quickly become a local favorite thanks

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Abu Hamdan combines overlapping media to explore the

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his acoustic study of the Syrian prison of Saydnaya, where

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