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EDITOR ‌I DON’T LIKE TO ADMIT IT, BUT AT MOST GATHERINGS I CAN usually be found posted near or around the food. I absolutely love to snack, trying each and every offering, and also love seeing how each item is displayed and presented.

If you are a snacker like me (or want a stunning display at an upcoming event), do we have the spread for you! Starting on page 59 in the Arts & Culture section, yours truly introduces you to Lorraine Gourmet Grazing Boards – a company founded by Liz Ryan that creates colorful boards (think charcuterie, fruits and vegetables that are sourced from local vendors and shops). We hope you’ll enjoy learning more about this business!

Also, within the Style section of this week’s edition, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay walks readers through the new, notably posh Claire Flowers shoe showroom located in Clayton. Starting on page 35, learn more about what inspired Flowers to open this eponymous space and more.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town

More than 100 local educators were honored during Emerson‘s 30th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 17. According to a press release, Louis in 1989 and is sponsored annually by Emerson, the St. Louis-headquartered global technology and engineering company. Excellence in Teaching Award recipients, who teach grades K through 12, have the opportunity to apply for a Gold Star Grant from Emerson. These competitive grants fund educational projects that reflect the key pillars of Emerson’s identity – technology, innovation and leadership.

Since 2006, Emerson has awarded $669,000 to area teachers and schools through its Gold Star Grant program.”

A St. Louis Children’s Hospital patient enjoying the custom ice cream sundae celebration.

In honor of national Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September, Amazon hosted more than 20 patients and their families at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for a day of surprises and educational activities – specifically, so-called STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities and even create-your-own sundaes. According to a press release, Amazon leaders also presented St. Louis Children’s Hospital with a $30,000 donation.

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ounded in 1918, the Urban League is a nonpartisan civil rights organization headquartered in New York City, and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. has served the local community since the beginning. The No. 1 ranked Urban League in the U.S., the St. Louis Urban League serves more than 100,000 clients.

“We were created to improve race relations and bring people together, and to make society better as a whole because of that,” says president and CEO Michael McMillan.

Programs put on by the Urban League push for self-sufficiency and active civic engagement, helping people get and keep careers, as well as teach the skills needed to get scholarships for continued education. “Individuals will tell us that they never had the resources to get employment or housing [before],” McMillan says. “[They] then come back and volunteer to help the next person become independent and have those same opportunities. That is the most rewarding thing we hear.”

The organization doesn’t just focus on adults, with education programs such as Head Start, focused on underprivileged youth. “I have had a chance to see some of the children and get to talk with them,” expresses board member Julio Suarez. “It’s pretty moving to see the impact at the child level as well as the adult.”

The senior director of community affairs at Anheuser-Busch, Suarez has been on the Urban League board for three years, beginning shortly after he moved to St. Louis.

He explains that he was inspired by the work he saw Urban League doing during

a tense period for race relations in the area. “The Urban League took a position of leadership … finding solutions and implementing programs that improve well-being.”

Anheuser-Busch, a longtime sponsor of the Urban League, will also host the 7th Annual Whitney M. Young Society reception on December 17. “[Young is] considered the father of the modern Urban League movement,” explains McMillan. “He helped grow it nationally and provided many new opportunities. We named it in his honor to celebrate our leadership donors.”

Suarez adds that the money raised by the Whitney M. Young Society is very important to nonprofit organizations. “Grants come in the form of restricted funds,” he describes. “Restricted for funding a specific program and can go to nothing else.

The reception proceeds [are] unrestricted funds – these allow the organization to respond quickly to opportunities and emergencies. It’s good to have some flexibility.”

McMillan and Suarez encourage individuals to reach out and become a member of the Urban League and the Whitney M. Young Society, as well as attend the reception. “Anyone is welcome,” McMillan confirms. “This is a very unique moment in time. We could use any and all types of help.”

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., 3701 Grandel Square, St. Louis, 314-615-3611, ulstl.com

WhitNeY M. YoUNg SoCietY ReCeptioN TUeSday, deceMBer 17 | 5:30 To 7:30 P.M. | aNheUSer-BUSch BiergarTeN Celebrate the contributions of the Whitney M. Young Society, named for the historic National Urban League president and civil rights advocate. This 7th annual reception is sponsored and hosted by Anheuser-Busch Biergarten under their holiday lights, featuring excellent food and drink – all to honor the donations made to Urban League this year.

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erformers from St. Louis’ own Circus Kaput – among them fire dancers, acrobats and a man on stilts – recently greeted guests of the 2019 LOGOS “Greatest School on Earth” Gala and Auction in that municipality’s glorious Union Station. Guests first enjoyed a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a wine auction and various games before dining while aerial performers entertained. KTRS radio personality Guy Phillips emceed the event, before Dr. Kathy Fenger, head of LOGOS, welcomed attendees. Alumni Ambassador Alyssa Shank and Student Representative Marcel Parks gave moving speeches about their time at LOGOS; board representatives George Paz, Everett Neville and Dave Sabada also spoke. Adam Jokisch served as auctioneer for the live auction and the evening’s Fund-a-Need component.

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The strength of LOGOS lies in the incredible individuals that define LOGOS. These individuals are the teachers who provide an individualized education that enables our students to maximize their learning opportunities, the therapists who help our students navigate the daily challenges they face, the parents who work tirelessly to help their children succeed, the administration team that works to maintain the highest level of academic and therapeutic programs, and you, our donors and volunteers, whose philanthropic generosity have made LOGOS school a critical solution for the students we serve.

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We are co-chairs because we want to help save all animals from inhumane treatment. We thank all who came out this evening to support efforts to help animals in great need.

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For kate and her husband clay smith, ssM Health cardinal Glennon children’s Hospital drastically altered the future of their son, Ben, who was born with cHARGE syndrome, a rare disorder that affects many areas of the body, including heart, growth and more. when the hospital that provided Ben’s initial care recommended a move, the smiths chose ssM Health cardinal Glennon and Ben was immediately transferred by ambulance.

“They did nothing short of saving his life,” clay smith recalls.

After ssM Health cardinal Glennon’s complex medical care team diagnosed an underlying immune deficiency, went above and beyond to find help with performing a surgery desperately needed.

“That has been life-changing for us, to go from spending 12 weeks in the hospital to going on a maintenance plan,” kate smith shares about life post-surgery.

Now at age 4, Ben is in preschool, making friends and developmentally catching up. His parents are forever grateful to ssM Health cardinal Glennon. “if your child gets a scary diagnosis, it’s easy to be overwhelmed,” clay smith describes. “Ben is a story of how well things can go, if you’re in the right place [with] professionals who [have your child’s] best interests at heart.”

Named for the archbishop of st. louis, cardinal Glennon, who served from 1903 to 1946, ssM Health cardinal Glennon children’s Hospital seeks to honor his life’s work by aiding the needy and vulnerable. “cardinal Glennon loved children and helping the less fortunate,” says colleen dolnick, the director of annual giving at ssM Health cardinal Glennon children’s Foundation, which provides financial support to the only diocesan hospital for children. “to me, there is nothing better than to serve others.” dolnick details that when the hospital opened in 1956, the sisters of st. Mary marked “Odl” in its ledgers to denote “our dear lord” in lieu of payment from those who lacked assets. “we don’t turn families away,” she explains. to fund programs like Footprints, which offers patients much-needed emotional support and comfort to families, the ssM Health cardinal Glennon children’s Foundation holds its annual year-end giving campaign, the tree of Hope, whose aim this year is to raise $700,000. “we want to show our love for patients who face a tough battle,” explains dolnick. “The hope for cardinal Glennon is that all children, no matter where they are on their journey, will

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Since their company’s launch in 2015, Maria Hogrefe and Channing Krichevsky of C&M Interiors have been aiding homeowners in the metro area and creating breathtaking spaces. Now, though, the C&M Interiors team proudly announce they’ve recently remodeled their own new, official home in University City.

“We were inspired to open a studio in order to create a better work-life balance,” Hogrefe says. “It allows us to be creative and host our clients in an inspiring and professional environment. As our business has grown, our team has also grown, and it was important for us to have a central gathering space.”

The gathering space in question, located at 937 Midland Blvd., is a charming brick building that easily stole the hearts of this dynamic duo.

“It reflects our personalities and our love for traditional architecture and modern interiors,” Krichevsky says. “We get the best of both worlds here!”

The C&M Interiors team says the location was also a selling point, noting it was central to their client base while still feeling urban and young.

The interior of the space features bright white walls – what Hogrefe describes as the perfect backdrop for pulling palettes for clients – and high ceilings.

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“The high ceilings and open concept are whimsical and inspiring, while the abundance of natural light keeps us energized throughout the day,” Hogrefe says.

“Pops of bold color are used in our kitchenette, powder room and on our furnishings.

“We want our space to reflect more of a comfortable, ‘at home’ atmosphere by utilizing a lounge area, an island with bar stools and a large worktable with upholstered raspberry-colored chairs, not unlike a dining space in a home.”

The studio is currently open by appointment only, as C&M Interiors’ services are specialized and unique to each client. “[The space] has already been great for growing our business,” Krichevsky says. “We have met a handful of neighbors, and a few have even become clients!”

Clients of C&M Interiors can expect spaces that ooze sophistication and elegance, and undeniable proof of this can be found via a quick scroll of the team’s portfolio page.

“We have worked closely with a handful of local artisans and artists to curate our furnishings and decorative touches, such as Sheppard Morose, Fiddle Creek Woodworking and Fabricworks, just to name a

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few,” Hogrefe says.

As for the future, the duo didn’t want to divulge many details. “We are always thinking ahead but don’t want to reveal too much,” Krichevsky says. “St. Louis can expect to see much more from C&M Interiors in the following years.”

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“I think I just got to a point in my life where I thought: this couldn’t possibly be what I do for the rest of my life,” Jarrell says. “So I decided to finally pursue a passion because I feel like you have to be happy with what you are doing if you are going to be doing it every day.”

Jarrell signed up for the interior design program at Meramec Community College – a program she regards highly – and hasn’t turned back since. Jarrell was immediately scooped up by a St. Louis interior design firm, where she stayed five years. Five years and another firm later, Jarrell decided to take a leap of faith and open Lj Interior Design, a full-service interior design firm.

Jarrell describes her aesthetic as clean and fuss-free – something her online portfolio certainly illustrates. Rooms showcase white backdrops of shiplap, subway tile and clean lines, with delicate details throughout that tie each space into a unified utopia.

Despite this, Jarrell hesitates to place a tangible label on her look.

“I would never label myself with a style,” Jarrell says. “I think my biggest thing is

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encompassing the clients’ vision, but bringing things to the board they can’t articulate on their own.”

Each project under the Lj Interior Design brand begins the same way – a face-toface meeting with Jarrell herself.

“I always insist on meeting face to face to get a feel for them and for them to get a feel for me,” she says of new clients. “I give an estimate based on the scope. From there, a client will pay me to do whatever it is I do – picking out furniture, first-floor renovations, etc. We work in stages and phases. [I] pretty much handle everything from start to finish.”

The start-to-finish process can include space planning, budget definition, design conception, construction documents, final installation and more.

Jarrell notes that clients often present a Pinterest page or something that they want to design the space around. However, if clients don’t have a starting point, Jarrell’s inspiration is infinite.

“It varies, project to project,” she says. “Sometimes it could be light fixtures.

Sometimes I get goosebumps, and you just know. It is a level of excitement. [It could be] art or a piece of furniture that is your statement piece. Sometimes it’s a wallcovering.”

Probably one of my more favorite things to do as a designer is take existing spaces and really kind of transform them in terms of layout.

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With a laugh, Jarrell shares that a recent client almost immediately shot down the idea to include a wallcovering in her space, having recently removed wallpaper from her old residence. However, just a week later, the client called with the OK. “She probably Googled or did some more research,” Jarrell says. “It doesn’t have to look like it used to. There are fresh takes.”

Although Jarrell finds joy in all of the interior components of projects, something she has an evident passion for is re-creating a room.

“Probably one of my more favorite things to do as a designer is take existing spaces and really kind of transform them in terms of layout,” Jarrell says. “I have worked with architects before, but there are a lot of times I am able to transform spaces and do a little bit of construction with myself, a contractor and maybe a structural engineer.

“I love the architecture aspect of interior design. I think that’s just really amazing, when you can take a space and turn it into a completely different space. And it’s something that a client never really thought about, but they see the floorplan I present and are just so happy with how the space is so different.”

Jarrell continues: “Don’t get me wrong – I love the decorating part of design. You

know, I love picking wallpapers and fabrics and colors. Oftentimes, that is what I do, but I also do renovations and kitchens and bathrooms and kind of helping with taking walls down.”

One example of her work involved a recent bathroom remodel. Jarrell describes the space as an all-white master bathroom with true shiplap walls, a tile floor that appears as if it’s hardwood and white cabinetry with gold and chrome details.

“It is rare that you get those clients that are totally in, trust you and let you just run with it,” Jarrell says. “She literally just showed me one picture – because that is all she had from the get-go – and that was all I really needed to understand what she was going for. I think it just turned out really beautiful.”

Jarrell says she has many projects in the works, many of which she is excited to exhibit on her portfolio. Whatever is on the horizon, Jarrell knows she’s on the right path. As for what’s next?

“Growing,” Jarrell says, “bit by bit. … I don’t look back whatsoever.”

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his palatial manse in Ladue is a true escape. Ease into each day inside the main-floor master wing, offering seclusion with a sitting room, gas fireplace and wet bar, plus his-and-her closets. Sit at your swivel desk in the office and survey the 2-story, multipurpose showroom, where you can house many treasures, from sleek rides to fantastical art constructions. Dine beside the carved stone fireplace in the dining room, below ornate chandeliers. Or, embrace your inner Barefoot Contessa inside the massive kitchen, boasting multiple stone counters and state-of-the-art appliances. The great room enchants with a beamed ceiling, two-story fireplace and 10-foot accordion glass doors that fold back to welcome all onto the elegant terrace.

Guests can enjoy personal suites and deluxe amenities, including a tennis court, pool and waterfall, and home theater. Decadent details abound, from the cobblestone drive to the entryway’s domed ceiling and marble staircase. Welcome to your personal kingdom.

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he lane leading to this picturesque estate takes you through the prestigious grounds of Westwood Country Club. Designed by a landscape architect, the residence astounds with gorgeous surroundings, from the slate-lined stream and waterfall to the upper pond and wraparound cedar deck.

French doors unveil the heated indoor pool and newer infrared sauna.

Imagine entertaining in the home’s spectacular open layout, boasting a private garden view from each window. Converse with guests beneath the vaulted ceilings found in the main living areas. Sip hot toddies beside the massive imported-Italian marble fireplace in the family room or enjoy the view from the big bay window found in the custom-built study. Host a holiday cookie bake in the open kitchen, where an electric glass cooktop, a built-in oven and imported granite countertops provide every convenience. Spend each night in the calming master suite, complete with a sitting room, wall of windows and balcony that overlooks the patio and gardens.

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Larry Levy OF JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE

By Amanda Dahl ‌ wo decades of serving St. Louisans with the highest T standard of excellence and earned trust is not easily achievable but, for Larry Levy, it became a passion.

He was first introduced to the residential real estate industry through a neighbor, who knew of a colleague seeking a younger associate to mentor and assist with newer technology.

“I had just finished up a second career in the promotional product business, with a final stint as VP of Sales for PGA Tour Apparel,” Levy remembers.

“I met with Rose-Lynn Sokol and we worked together for five years.”

Seventeen years later, he has developed his own brand, Larry Levy Luxury Homes. “20 years and growing,” Levy says is his motto – and to it, he holds true. He constantly strives to deliver nothing less than what his clients expect and deserve by continuing his

education and staying current in the industry.

“Sellers need to trust me to do my job, which can be a challenge,” Levy admits. “The best way to earn a client’s trust and spur their confidence in me is through my Concierge process of preparing a home for sale.”

Levy’s past clients offer positive testimonials that show his high success rate with the Concierge program.

He places extreme value on constant communication and brutal honesty, with a sense of humor thrown in for good measure. With the ever-changing conditions of the economy and real estate, Levy always readies himself for the challenge.

“I worked through the last recession,” he says.

“No matter the conditions, I will be my clients’ No. 1 advocate. I give them a plan that I believe will prove successful right away. Sellers of mine have sold fast because my Concierge approach ultimately told their

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By Katie Yeadon Given Thanksgiving’s origin with the Pilgrims and Puritans on the East Coast of what would ultimately become the U.S., it seems fitting to pass the holiday in New England – so whether in Boston, Rhode Island’s providentially named Providence or another burg thereabouts, pack classic autumn items with stylish flair.

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ocal women’s shoe designer Claire Flowers has planted her feet in Clayton with her eponymous brand’s first-ever showroom, complete with a design-it-yourself shoe bar and concierge shoe service.

The Claire Flowers bricks-and-mortar location, which opened in October at 7751 Carondelet Ave., Suite 110, behind Clare’s of Clayton salon, was a dream five years in the making.

In 2014, Flowers was inspired to launch her own shoe line. Countless long days on her feet (while traveling for her career in information technology sales) motivated her to create a women’s shoe that was comfortable, stylish and durable enough to handle the wear and tear a modern professional woman puts on her footwear.

“I traveled a ton for work and couldn’t find shoes that were durable and comfortable,” Flowers says. “I decided to design a shoe and order 10 pairs for myself, just so I could have great shoes.” But when she searched for a manufacturer, factories would make only a minimum of several hundred pairs. “So I decided to buy 125 pairs and keep and sell the rest to my friends.”

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By that time, Flowers had caught the shoe-designing bug. “I kept designing and having more small runs of shoes made,” she says. The entrepreneur self-funded her own small shoe company until investors gave her the push she needed to leap feet-first into the footwear business. “They all said they wanted me to work on the company full time if they were going to give me any money,” she notes. “So, I decided to quit my [IT sales] job.”

Fast-forward to her company today, and Flowers will tell you that “all of the stars aligned.” “One of my investors was having her hair done at Clare’s of Clayton, a salon immediately in front of the new Claire Flowers store,” she recalls.

“Clare said the space was soon to be available. This happened on Sept. 10, and I moved in on Oct. 7.”

The new showroom makes the “perfect space and location” for her brand’s customers, Flowers notes. “I spend so much time having private corporate events at banks [and] law firms in Clayton that it just made sense to set up shop near the professional women who have supported my business over the past five years,” she says. “Clayton is centrally located, so it’s not too far from my local clientele, wherever they may live or work.”

The Claire Flowers shoe lover is a professional female who appreciates quality over quantity, the footwear designer notes. “Our clients are brandloyal and expect quality products with a classic look that will last a long time,” Flowers says.

The new showroom features just that – the brand’s handmade, timeless shoes, including the original Claire pump, the popular Karen Pump (named after Flowers’ only sister), the Jayme mule and the Julie boot, which range in price from $225 to $325, as well as the designer’s new, trendier, lower-priced line, Starr & Wales. Debuting for the holidays, the greenhued Taylor pump – also available in black or navy goat suede – was crafted for the ladies of St. Louis’ Enterprise Holdings and named for its founding family.

“While all of our inventory is [in store], we also place a lot of orders,” Flowers says.

“This has become our model because our shoes are made in small runs, by hand, in

Brazil. Our clients appreciate the high quality and customization we offer and are willing to wait a few weeks for their perfect pumps to arrive.”

The bricks-and-mortar location is an “experience,” with a design-it-yourself shoe bar where each customer can create her own Claire Flowers pump. “It’s 100 percent hands-on,” Flowers explains. “This is important because so many times, you have a client who strictly wears gold or silver and has a strong preference for their shoes’ hardware finish. The customer can build their shoe and leave with it the same day. Our hottest new style is the Tricia, with a pink flower heel cap … made out of outdoor fabric, so they are stain-resistant and don’t fade or fray. They are customizable with our signature logo plates, fur poms and logo flower in black, silver or gold. People love creating their own shoes.”

Flowers hopes shoppers will also love the attentive customer care at the showroom. “If there has ever been a concierge shoe service for women in St. Louis, we are it,” she notes. “We will deliver shoes to a client’s house within hours if they need them for a wedding or have some other shoe emergency.”

Additionally, the shop offers a “Fresh Flowers” service, where buyers’ worn Claire Flowers shoes can be refurbished at a cobbler who is local to any client.

Women’s groups can even book private in-store events through events coordinator Emily Ruccio at emily@ claireflowers.com.

The brand’s future holds an in-store and online apparel line, featuring shirts and outerwear, to be unveiled this spring, as well as a new line of Starr & Wales booties that will follow in the fall.

Flowers eagerly welcomes shoppers to the new location, which she says feels like a trunk show at a friend’s house. “It was designed to be totally welcoming and not the typical stuffy designer storefront,” she says. “We want you to feel at home.”

Claire Flowers, 7751 Carondelet Ave., Suite 110, Clayton, 314-441-6602, claireflowers.com

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merica has an amazing ability to overcome just about any challenge facing it. We’ve mastered space travel, conquered foreign enemies, found cures for terrifying diseases and created life-changing technologies that positively impact our daily lives.

One challenge that still seems to befuddle us, however, is our ability to embrace diversity in its totality in our society. Nevertheless, there is powerful evidence that engaging with people with different ideas and different perspectives can boost creativity and innovation – the very things that have enabled us to achieve great things. Sociologist Ronald Burt at the University of Chicago has produced several studies that suggest organizations with more diverse sources of information consistently generate better ideas.

MIT’s Sara Ellison has shown that mixed-sex and mixed-race teams can produce more creative solutions than those dominated by either men or women.

Common sense tells us that diversity of thought leads to clear and better decision-making. You learn from encountering difference.

Let’s start with an elementary proposition: We’re not all alike, and we all come from different

backgrounds. Some people feel a moral imperative to seek out inclusiveness and diversity; others strategically recognize that to move our organizations forward, we need to attract and retain people who give us the intellectual competitive advantage of ideas and proven experience.

Allow me to suggest that the only way to bring about a truly diverse community is to demonstrate “return on diversity.” We must show that diversity drives broader thinking and greater innovation, that it brings new creative and important voices to the institution or the issue. New ideas and wide-ranging perspectives fuel creative thinking and, as a result, compel innovation.

Embracing diversity is not about checking off an affirmative-action box or believing that society somehow owes minorities some concession. It is about creating a culture where every individual is accepted and valued for his or her contributions, whether to a team, a company or society as a whole. Interestingly, our youngest generations understand this best; they tend to be more open, trusting and collaborative.

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Absolute judgments are often hasty, too easy, and can shut down useful communication. One needs to measure thoughts on both sides. Employing active listening to new ideas and differing points of view can achieve positive results.

Change is inevitable, so one needs to be intellectually nimble to sift through various ideas, to question and to choose the best path for any organization. The better-informed person with analytical power becomes vital and succeeds.

This became eminently clear years ago with an 18-year-old client applying to college. Such applications are often the first time in a young life an outside entity basically asks, “Who are you going to be as a citizen of the world?” The U.S. had just entered the war in Iraq so I asked him, “What do you think of that?” to see if he was looking outside of high school yet. He instantly responded: “I’m all for it. My dad watches Bill O’Reilly on Fox News.” I thought: “Whoa! Can anyone abdicate his own individuality more quickly than that?”

So I drew the scale and gently asked him what he, alone, knew about both sides.

His eyes gradually opened to the idea that he needed more information to develop his own opinion. His mind discovered the gray area. To his credit, he came into our next session having read more and was curious about all kinds of issues. He was growing.

We all can grow, in any situation, at any age. We may not change our absolute opinions of yes or no, right or wrong, but by exploring that gray area, we learn new ideas that show research to make our stances more credible to others. Ultimately, we may broaden our individual views to discuss and discover possible solutions unimagined before.

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The new Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital elevates the patient experience.

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hile traveling west on Olive Boulevard for the past two years, drivers could see construction cranes rising behind Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur. Directly behind the existing hospital, a new 64-bed facility, which broke ground in 2017, slowly emerged, and on Nov. 5, physicians admitted the first patients to the new hospital.

“This is a full replacement at the same address as the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, where we’ve been taking care of patients for the past 50 years,” says Dr. Greg Branham, the hospital’s chief medical officer and a plastic surgeon with Washington University Physicians. “A lot changes in 50 years in terms of patient care and expectations. Our new facility is all about improving the patient experience in innovative ways.”

Branham says the former building will slowly disappear as it’s dismantled to make way for green space, additional parking and a walking path for patients and their families. “We’ve been providing great patient care all along, and the new facility will just optimize that through new technologies and a very patient-centric approach,” Branham says.

A prime example of that optimization involves the shift from double- to single-patient rooms, which offer more privacy and accommodations for family members. In them, a tablet on the patient’s bedside table controls entertainment options and access dining on demand, which operates like room service and allows patients to order food and drinks that conform to their medical needs whenever they want a snack or meal. Important discharge instructions and patient education are provided via the in-room entertainment system to help reinforce and augment information provided by hospital staff.

Designed as a multispecialty, short-stay facility for postoperative patients, the hospital contains 14 operating rooms and can outfit two more in response to future demand. Moreover, the surgical suites are larger and more technologically advanced than those in the previous building, Branham notes. Outpatient and same-day surgeries will also be performed at the

new facility. Looking toward the future, the hospital could add a fourth floor containing 32 additional patient rooms.

“The inpatient rooms were designed based on what we’ve learned through continuous quality improvement at our other hospitals,” Branham says. For instance, more than half of the rooms feature electric patient lifts to help staff safely move patients in and out of bed, especially following surgical procedures. Those patients will also begin postoperative rehabilitation in a gym located on the same floor as their rooms.

Branham highlights another important innovation referred to as “call-system integration.” Patients at the new facility will have a device that allows them to communicate directly with nursing staff, instead of pinging the nurses station and awaiting a response. “[Patients] can communicate with the nurse before he or she even arrives in the room, which improves efficiency and responsiveness,” Branham notes.

In the same vein, nurses and other hospital staff can contact physicians directly and vice versa. “That’s a real plus,” Branham says. “We’ll be saving a lot of time because we won’t be waiting for people to call us back.”

Branham notes that physicians and staff have been looking forward to the new 260,000-squarefoot Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital since its initial planning stages. They now anticipate a new 100,000-square-foot medical office building, scheduled to open next year. “We’ll have three times the space, plus the latest technologies,” he says.

With so many new, thoughtful offerings and technologies, the new and improved Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital embraces a patient-first mentality.

“This facility is open and filled with natural light,” Branham says. “There’s beautiful artwork by local artists. It just doesn’t look as clinical as the old building, and you really can see that it is all about helping patients feel more comfortable in an innovative, medically advanced setting.”

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, 12634 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 314-996-8000. Take a virtual tour at barnesjewishwestcounty.org/explore.

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Mayo Ketchup by Plaintain Girl

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ince late August, Mayo Ketchup by Plaintain Girl has been delightfully dishing Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican fare in St. Louis’ Lafayette Square neighborhood.

The Latin-forward cuisine comes from chef Mandy Estrella, the restaurant’s eponymous Plantain Girl, who anticipates cooking 400 to 500 plantains each week for her menu items.

“We’re … fortunate to find a space that’s centrally located for all of our loyal followers,” Estrella says.

“I’m excited to see a lot of familiar faces and make a lot of new friends.”

The fast-casual eatery, her first stand-alone restaurant, pays playful homage to the most popular condiment in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic: the fry sauce known by the portmanteau mayoketchup – customarily two parts tomato ketchup and one part

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mayonnaise with garlic added.

Over the course of four years, Estrella previously honed her craft with pop-ups and walk-up counter concepts like Alphateria at Alpha Brewing Company and Good Bowl by Plantain Girl at The Doghaus, both also in St. Louis.

The current restaurant occupies 4,000 square feet, with roughly 85 seats throughout the dining areas and another 14 on a front patio facing Lafayette Park. It also enjoys ample street parking.

Remodeling included conversion of the existing bar into an ordering station and a colorful paint job in orange, yellow and green pastels to lend a tropical feel to the rooms. Embellishments include greenery, prints of Cuba by St. Louis photographer and gallerist Robert Bullivant, paintings by St. Louisan Elena Nunez and televisions broadcasting sports programs.

From the menu, guests can choose from Estrella’s signature dishes, such as a ropa vieja bowl with braised flank steak, black beans, white rice, maduros (fried sweet plantains), avocado and pickled onion, in a traditional Cuban style. Another mainstay, the sandwich known as the jibarito, offers diners their choice of meat, SwissAmerican cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and garlic mayo on twice-fried green plantains instead of bread or a bun.

New dishes include a selection of salads, as well such appetizers as tostones con queso y papaya with twice-fried green plantains, whipped goat cheese, poached papaya and lime. Vegan menu options include a vegan take on the house beef empanada with a vegan picadillo-style beef substitute in hand-rolled dough.

In the coming weeks, the menu will add items like mofongo (fried green plantain, garlic, olive oil, salt pork skin, chicken broth and the guest’s choice of meat),

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& A Show

Cabaret at Blue Strawberry

By Mark Bretz

bacalaítos (fried codfish fritters) and tequeños (queso blanco wrapped in fried dough).

For dessert, guests can choose from such options as pineapple upside-down cake. Estrella also will be working with Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery, which operates an ice cream parlor in the neighborhood, to offer some tropical flavors of ice cream and sorbet. Drink options include beverages by the bottle and the can, such as Island Oasis frozen drinks, Mexican Coke, Goya Foods fruit sodas and Coco Rico. All of the preceding should surely tempt those seeking to visit Blue Strawberry, a new showroom and lounge in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood.

Otherwise, pending the acquisition of a liquor license, the bar at Mayo Ketchup by Plaintain Girl will feature options like a barrel-aged Manhattan, fruit-infused rums, sangria and local craft beers.

Estrella also hopes to bring Presidente or Medalla Light beers to the area.

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Mayo Ketchup by Plaintain Girl, 2001 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-696-2699, plantaingirl.com

‌Jim Dolan has enjoyed an illustrious career as a financial analyst, tool salesman, public relations and marketing professional, and internet publisher. Since 2006, he’s also held a “night job” as impresario for The Presenters Dolan, which has been producing cabaret shows at a number of venues around the metro area for nearly 15 years.

Most recently, though, Dolan opened Blue Strawberry Showroom & Lounge, a performance space at 364 N. Boyle in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood. Ken Haller, freshly retired pediatrician and long-time theater performer and cabaret singer, opened Blue Strawberry with his new show on Halloween, which also happened to be Haller’s 65th birthday.

Haller, with pianist Marty Fox, regaled a sold-out audience with stories and song adaptations about his life and experiences as he reflected on his 6½ decades, reflecting or observing being what cabaret performers often do. An art form in its own right, cabaret has become increasingly popular in the area.

Ladue News asked Dolan to share some of his thoughts about that art form and Blue Strawberry during a recent interview.

How long have you considered opening this new venue?

I’ve been wanting to open a room like this for years.

The stars aligned for us, and we found the right space, attracted investors/partners who shared the vision and got it done.

How many venues previously have you used for cabarets produced by The Presenters Dolan?

We’ve been fortunate to present at a number of wonderful spaces [such as] The Gaslight Theater with the Gaslight Cabaret Festival, Chez Leon, The Cabaret at Savor, the Kranzberg Studio, KDHX, the Sun Theater and co-presented with The Sheldon.

How did you first get interested in this specific art form?

[I’ve been producing cabaret shows] since 2005.

At the time, I traveled to New York City a few times a year on business, and I was a theater guy at night.

One night, I went to the FireBird to see a cabaret. I was really lucky to catch Steve Ross, one of the greats, and fell in love with the form.

When do you think that cabaret really started to take off in St. Louis? Do you have a friendly rivalry with executive director Tim Schall’s group, The Cabaret Project of St. Louis?

There was a long-standing cabaret series that started in the ’90s at The Grandel, which brought in terrific performers from New York. Tim began the St. Louis Cabaret Conference soon after I started presenting. He and I work together. He’s invited me to be part of an industry team at the conference, and I have presented him as a performer many times.

How do you line up talent?

I keep my ear to the ground. I follow the New York scene closely and other cities around the country. I have friendships and working relationships with other presenters, club owners, agents.

At Blue Strawberry, about half the acts will be local and regional. Our local cabaret scene is vibrant, with some very talented, established performers and new aspirants all the time, many of whom come from our terrific musical theater scene. I’ve produced 50 or 60 solo cabaret debuts over the years. Our cabaret scene is a rich cultural resource for our city and differentiates us artistically from most other cities our size.

We also bring in artists based in New York or elsewhere. We want to book singers who tell stories; the genre of music doesn’t matter.

How did you come up with the name Blue Strawberry?

I spent a wonderful week 25 years ago in northern Wisconsin on Lake Superior close to Bayfield, which is famous for strawberries. It was July 4, about the time strawberries come in. The first morning, I went to a little country store, and they had these big, purple strawberries that seemed to me to be more blue than red. They were everywhere – in the restaurants, in the stands and in the store.

I went back a few years later and immediately asked about the blue strawberries. I got a blank stare.

I compulsively visited five or six growers and got the same response. So blue strawberries became a mystery, an enigma, a loss and eventually a Brigadoon. I know they were there, I ate them and lived with them for an idyllic week, and now they are gone and nevermore.

That has stayed with me.

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Around Town

By Alecia Humphreys

Fri., Nov. 29, through Sun., Dec. 1

Nothing captures the holiday spirit quite like THE NUTCRACKER. The Saint Louis Ballet beautifully performs this seasonal classic at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center in Bellerive. Times and prices vary. stlouisballet.org.

Fri., Nov. 22, to Sun., Dec. 29

Get into the holiday spirit at the 34th annual BREWERY LIGHTS at the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis brewery. Attendees can delight in the luminous arrays twinkling overhead while twirling about on the ice rink. However, those less inclined to skate can revisit some of their favorite Brewery Lights traditions, like roasting s’mores at the outdoor fire pit, tooting about on the Brewery Express train or playing tabletop games – and more. Upgraded experiences are available. Times vary; certain costs apply. brewerylights.com.

Fri., Nov. 29

Calling all princesses! The Saint Louis Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater is about to be taken over by Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and everyone’s favorite snowman for a showing of FROZEN II. The IMAX Dome has undergone a laser upgrade, which (according to the center’s webasite) provides the sharpest images, greatest color range and unmatched sound quality.

Times and prices vary. slsc.org.

Sat., Nov. 30, to Sat., Dec. 14

Peruse window décor while on the hunt for the greatest gifts this season at the Delmar Loop’s HOLIDAYS IN THE DELMAR LOOP. Shoppers are sure to spot Santa and more. visittheloop.com.

Savor a pancake breakfast with Kris Kringle at The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum’s BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Attendees enjoy the morning meal prepared by a “pancake flipper extraordinaire” before engaging in a fun holiday craft to take home, all-day admission to the museum and, of course, a chance to meet the Mrs. Claus’ main man himself. Times and prices vary. magichouse.org.

Fri., Dec. 5

Join Saks Fifth Avenue in Frontenac as it presents luxury jewelry and timepiece designer DAVID YURMAN for a trunk show of his fall 2019 collection. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. saksfifthavenue.com.

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The Wine Life WHAT I AM DRINKING NOW…

By Stanley Browne

‌2017 CHÂTEAU D’OUPIA, LES HÉRÉTIQUES Grape: 90% Carignan/10% Syrah Location: Vin de Pays d’Herault, Languedoc, France Owner: Marie-Pierre Iché Winemaker: Laurent Battle Approximate Retail Price: $15 Website: chateauoupia.fr TASTING NOTES: Color: Bright with intense ruby hues Aroma: Intoxicating blend of earth and minerality, fresh berries and a hint of plum Taste: A palate lively with red fruit, easy tannins and a mouthwatering finish

The family’s Les Hérétiques, considered to be their main bottling, comes primarily from the carignan grape, from completely sustainable farming. Its name derives from the history of the Cathars, heretical Christian sectarians whose following flourished in Southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Wines of Languedoc-Roussillon and Province in Southern France have enjoyed a long history, but have gained international notoriety and passionate followers only in the last few decades. Varietals from the Rhône Valley (grenache, syrah, mourvèdre, carignan, viognier, piquepoul, Marsanne and roussanne, to name just a few) tend to be utilized the most. However, many other varietals – cabernet, merlot, chardonnay, chenin blanc and even pinot noir – may also be used. The veritable free-for-all of grapes being used creates endless possibilities for wines of the South.

Le Château D’Oupia also produces a

Minervois blanc, rosé and a Minervois rouge tradition from carignan, syrah and grenache.

In 2007, after André Iché died, Le Château D’Oupia honored him for all he had done for the winery, as well as all of his contributions to Southern France’s wine culture, with a special bottling called Mémoire d’André.

Les Hérétiques, a wonderfully pleasant, fruity, easy-drinking wine, offers an everso-tantalizing slight hint of earth that makes it an easy pairing with a wide variety of foods, conversations and nights on the balcony watching the stars.

Food Pairings: With or without a handy balcony, pair Les Hérétiques with cheeses and charcuteries, French onion soup, mushrooms, steak (especially leaner cuts), chicken or pork with heavier or wine-based sauces, tomato or cream-based pastas and … chocolate!

T PROPERTY HIGH TAXES? he 12th-century castle of Le Château D’Oupia stands in the Minervois AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée), a small but renowned wine area in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon in Southern France.

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A St. Louis entrepreneur is adding tasteful flair to area parties and similar events by hand-delivering diverse charcuterie, cheeses and other delights.

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all it cheesy. Call it nutty. Call it sweet or savory – or both. Whatever taste sensations you wish, Lorraine Gourmet Grazing Boards are a flavorsome combination of all of the above and then some.

“I feel like there has been a growing trend toward grazing boards and really beautiful cheese displays that you are seeing a lot on social media,” says Liz Ryan, founder and owner of Lorraine. “I wanted to provide that option to St. Louis and start my own business.”

This growing trend – on top of the fact that Ryan had been fielding an escalating number of requests for smaller pick-up and drop-off orders at The Social Affair, a boutique caterer in St. Louis’ Shaw neighborhood where she serves as director of operations – led Ryan to believe she was onto something. “Business has been so booming at The Social Affair with big weddings and galas that I wanted to provide a product for the folks that just need a quick, pretty option for the cocktail party that just popped up on their schedule at the end of the week,” she says.

Lorraine Gourmet Grazing Boards’ options include a cheese and cured meats grazing board, a crudité and dip grazing board, and a fresh fruit grazing board.

The cheese and cured meats grazing board is an elegant display of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, Missouri pecans and honey, fruit, jam, olives and assorted crackers; the crudité and dip grazing board features colorful, crisp fresh veggies – think peppers, cucumbers, carrots, radishes – accompanied by a velvety hummus topped with extra virgin olive oil, cracked pepper and chili flakes; and the fresh fruit board is packed with a kaleidoscope of colorful and juicy fruit.

“I start with products I’ve heard about, tasted, seen that I know are amazing,” Ryan says. “I’ve been in the food industry for a while, so you hear about all the local purveyors such as Fox River [Dairy], for example, where I get a lot of my cheeses from. They carry some really great creameries from the region.

“There is also Eat Here [Saint Louis],” Ryan adds. “They source local fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, greens from Missouri and Illinois. … We do our best to source from and support businesses that practice sustainability, keep happy animals, use time-honored techniques and, of course, make the most delicious products.”

Grazing board sizes range from personal (petite perfection) to large, which claims to feed 20 to 24 individuals as an

appetizer-sized portion. There are also bundles available: The Little Get Together, which includes a small board with one of each of the three grazing boards, three bud vases with flowers and greenery, and two votive candles; The Trio, which includes one of each of the three medium-sized boards and an additional bud vase and candle; and The Soiree, a large board of each offering, six bud vases with flowers and greenery, and five votive candles.

“My ultimate goal is to offer sort of a cocktail party in a box,” Ryan says. “I don’t have a liquor license, but that is also a goal so that people can say, ‘Add on a bottle of Champagne, add on a red wine or floral gin. And bring a bunch of flowers.’ All these little things that make a party complete, delivered to your door.

So that is sort of the ultimate goal, to make this a stylish, but also convenient, product.”

However, if a client has grander gatherings in mind, Ryan’s ready.

“I would really love to promote a fun, kind of over-the-top cheese experience that would be more geared toward weddings, galas, corporate events, where it is more of an interactive experience,” Ryan says. “An overflowing, bountiful cheese display that has different cheeses from around the world – maybe fondue over here and grilled cheese over here and just a really fun cheese extravaganza.

I know in the wedding scene, grazing tables are very popular.

Just a beautiful spread with lots of colors, flowers. This would take that trend and turn it into spectacle.”

Ryan requests at least 48 hours of notice when placing orders, (although the earlier, the better, as she books quickly), which allows this one-woman wonder enough time to procure all the ingredients from local purveyors – cheeses, charcuterie, edible flowers, etc. – and personally greet you with your goodies.

That’s right, hand-delivered to your door by Ryan herself.

“I have been thinking about it a long time,” Ryan says. “The plan is to start small and [then] help [the business] grow. I opened about a month ago and have been getting lots of orders already. I am really excited. … It’s just an awesome creative outlet, and I really enjoy doing it.”

At the moment, Ryan’s brain is brimming with new grazing board ideas for the future, including seasonal selections, salad soirees and more. “I am always thinking about it,” Ryan says with a laugh.

Lorraine Gourmet Grazing Boards, lorrainestl.com

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