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Welcome Fall. With the changing seasons comes a change in what we look forward to…things like hiking among the fall colors on the Katy Trail, the smell of crisp cool air, and football…along with our favorite flavors, comfort foods and warm beverages. This issue is our most delectable one of the year and a time to fall in love all over again with food. In this issue, we will treat you to some of our favorite places and some brand-new places to discover. Food brings us all together, and whether we are sharing a meal with loved ones or enjoying a night out on the town, the time spent while enjoying food is invaluable. And while any season is a great time for fine wines and flavorable foods, this issue features some unique places and fun events to enjoy it. We hope you relish all the fall experiences featured in this St. Charles County issue while savoring each bite and every delectable moment to fall in love with the fall flavors of food. From our table to yours, happy October!

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inside the issue The Food & Drink Issue

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D E PA RTM E NTS

16 Wine Tour

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Happy Hour

Must See

Inspired By

Hot Spot

Realty Report

Events

A Small Tasting of Area Wine Venues

22 St. Louis Bourbon Festival

Proceeds Benefit St. Louis Hero Network For First Responders

26 Trail Blazers

The Inspiring Story Of The Many Paths Blazed By Ted And Pat Jones

30 The Brass Rail Steakhouse

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1: The Gateway Koi and Pond Club of St. Louis hosted its annual free Expo recently. 2: Dwayne Hilton, owner of Lacefield Music, and St. Louis Cardinals organist at Busch Stadium. 3: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome KARE Chiropractic to 3899 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St Peters. 4: Find the exciting 2022-2023 Season of Chamber Project St. Louis at ChamberProjectstl.org/season-15. 5: City Lifestyle Publishers hosted Podcast for the Celebrity-Night fundraiser to benefit St.Louis Crisis Nursery at prasino. 6: Don’t miss the Paw Parade in Frenchtown on October 8, 10:00 a.m. 7: Siblings Andrew & Samantha “Mimi” Cisneros serve up Peruvian cuisine at Jalea--North Main Street-St. Charles.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Fall is here and we are ready for a foodie experience to usher in the new season. We are sharing some of the best spots around town with great atmosphere, seasonal menus, outdoor seating, and an elevated experience. Treat your taste buds this month and get out and experience what our area has to offer.

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WILD CRUSH

Wild Crush, in Town & Country, is the first self-dispensing wine venue in Missouri, featuring 24 wines on tap and premium bar selections, exceptionally paired with local charcuterie and assorted flatbreads. Owned by Jay Delsing and his “crush,” Karen Paslawski, with her daughter, Lexie, as managing partner, this trio has created a unique, fun experience with this “country-feeling wine bar that’s not in the country,” as Jay describes it. Karen, a commercial interior designer, had been looking for an event venue that she and her daughter, an experienced hospitality professional, could own and operate. Jay, a professional golfer, says he always wanted to own a restaurant or bar. When they discovered the new Blacksmith Grove at the corner of Clayton and Mason, with its seven acres including a lake and a park with a waterfall, fountains, and an amphitheater, they knew they found the place! After purchasing a pre-loaded wine card, customers head over to dispensaries to select a favorite wine, organized by varietal, year and region. Insert the card into the slot, hold a glass under the spout and select either a two-, four-, or six-ounce pour, then enjoy the wine! There are also a handful of domestic beers and a few craft brews currently offered, and the plan is to have two frozen drinks on hand at any given time (including frosés, frozen strawberry vodka lemonade, and frozen champagne with fruit).

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Scott and Shelley Ririe are proud and enthused to introduce the newly renovated and reimagined historic landmark in Chesterfield – known as the Queathem House – to the community as Old House in Hog Hollow Wine Bar & Event Space. It had been an antique store for the last 30 years. It will be opening soon as a venue for private events as well as a gathering place for the community, including wine tastings, bridal showers, business meetings, retirement gatherings, classes, ladies’ groups, men’s groups, pairing classes and more. “We are not a winery, but love that winery feel,” says Scott. The venue will hold events both inside and outside of the 160-year-old home located at 14319 Olive Blvd. It will include a retail shop with wine, high-end spirits, specialty beers, cheeses and meats with a variety of local products to purchase. The entire home will be filled with unique historical furnishings and pieces that were made and used throughout history. “This wonderful historic home has been a key feature to the City of Chesterfield since the 1850s and will continue to be for many generations to come,” he says. CONTINUED >

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Tiara and Terrence Curry are dedicated to providing the very best of food, wine and good times in their new café on South Main Street in Historic Saint Charles. They feature wines from around the country as well as a local winery, McKelvey Vineyards. Tiara, whose degree is in fashion merchandising, says she always knew she was meant to be an entrepreneur. Since putting the sign out on the cobblestone street of Historic Main Street, she has realized this was what she was meant to do. The husband-and-wife team is a perfect pairing. Terrence likes red wine, and Tiara likes white, so they split the sampling duties when selecting what they’d carry. Tiara came up with ideas for the food side of the menu, and Terrence cooks it. Tiara crafted the vision for the interior décor and Terrence executed it. The menu features red, white, sparkling and rosé wine, as well as cocktails. There are also wine flights and tastings. Food options consist of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, flatbread pizza and wraps, as well as charcuterie boards.

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built in the 1860s and purchased by William Lemp as a brewery office and residence, offers an interesting backdrop to this event. The site of multiple tragedies, the brewery was sold in 1922. Founded in 2016, the St. Louis Bourbon Society grew from a group of a few hundred people who wanted to discuss bourbon and drink together into one of the most expansive bourbon groups in the United States with nearly 12,000 enthusiasts. However, The St. Louis Bourbon Society does a lot more than just large-scale events. "We offer monthly educational tastings and social gatherings around St. Louis. We host cocktail classes, and partner with local restaurants and establishments to create unique spirit-centered dinners, including private corporate events. We also work with several local spirits stores to collaborate on unique, private barrels for our group," James says. One core element of the group is assisting charitable organizations with events around the city, he says. Festival attendees can enjoy the finest bourbons and whiskeys from some of the nation’s top distilleries, such as Ardent Spirits, Balcones Distilling, Barton 1792 Distillery, Blacksmith Distillery, Breckenridge Distillery, Brown-Forman, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Cedar Ridge Distillery, Chattanooga Whiskey, Duke, Evan Williams, Fistful of Bourbon, Four Roses, Frey Ranch, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Hudson Whiskey NY, Jack Daniel's, Jameson, Jim Beam, Limestone Beach Distillery, Louisville Distilling Company, Lux Row Distillery, Makers Mark, Michter's Distillery, MGP, New Riff Distillery, Old Elk, Legends Spirits, Old Forester, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Penelope Bourbon, Slow & Low, Spirits of St. Louis, Stumpy's Spirits, Suntory, Switchgrass Spirits, Uncle

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TRAIL BLAZERS THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE MANY PATHS BLAZED BY TED AND PAT JONES

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For those who've been on the Katy Trail, walked to Confluence Point, or visited Prairie Fork Conservation Area, it may not be obvious that visitors have Ted and Pat Jones to thank for being able to enjoy these outdoor wonders. A new book, Trail Blazers: The Free-Spirited and Extraordinary Lives of Ted and Pat Jones, written by Jeannette Cooperman, pays tribute to this Missouri couple who worked tirelessly and gave generously to these projects, and many other Missouri conservation efforts. The book is published by Magnificent Missouri, with the proceeds going to preserve the Katy Trail and keep alive the environmental and other efforts that the Joneses began. Ted Jones died in 1990; Pat Jones in 2018.

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Pat was one of the first women to graduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in agriculture. Ted’s natural leadership skills were proven over the years as the managing partner of Edward Jones, the worldwide firm started by his father in 1922. Now with more than 15,000 individual offices around the world, he took his father’s traditional St. Louis brokerage firm and created a strategy to grow it into a company that would change millions of lives by expanding opportunities for investors and their families. So, the title of this book, Trail Blazers, has a double meaning — as a tribute to the couple for not only a literal trail and leadership in conservation but also a path to success in the business world, where personal service and integrity have played a key role. Shunning the trappings of wealth, Pat and Ted Jones made their life on a mid-Missouri farm. The president of Magnificent Missouri, Dan Burkhardt, says they wanted to be in the Missouri countryside, they wanted to create a place where other people, not as fortunate as they were, could experience the outdoors and nature. Accumulating money was not the objective. They chose to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of Missouri for future generations as their primary passion. Their vision, efforts, and generous $2.2 million donation helped make the 200-mile Katy Trail possible. The Jones' 700-acre farm in Williamsburg, Missouri, is now known as Prairie Fork Conservation Area and enjoyed by many, thanks to their generous bequest. Trail Blazers inspires readers as it blazes a trail through Ted and Pat's unconventional approach to life, the genius behind Ted’s business success, and their shared passion for conservation and love of the land. Readers will find themselves wondering what they can do to follow in the many paths blazed by Ted and Pat. The book can be purchased online at MagnificentMissouri.org.

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The Brass Rail Steakhouse

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They say if you want to know the best place to eat in any area, ask the locals. If that’s true, many people in St. Charles County would recommend The Brass Rail Steakhouse. Known for its classic American menu featuring scratch-made foods, aged steaks, seafood, pasta and specialty drinks and tucked just off of I-64/ in O’Fallon, Missouri, The Brass Rail is a hidden gem in the St. Louis region and packs a major punch with locals. Under new ownership as of spring 2022, by April and Ryan Hammer, the neighborhood steakhouse is the perfect place to relax with family, friends or colleagues and enjoy a wonderful handcrafted meal in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The Brass Rail sells hundreds of pounds of steak each week— with all of their customers’ favorite cuts available to take home. “Everything on the menu is made to order even down to our famous ranch dressing, which we sell and ship anywhere,” April says. “People love it and can’t seem to get enough of it.” In fact, April says “countless ‘regulars’ come to The Brass Rail so often, that most have specific servers they request.” Not only are the customers loyal to their servers, but the servers are friends and respectful of each other. And many of them have been on staff at The Brass Rail since the steakhouse opened in 2012.

“Our servers are loyal and know how to give only the very best service to our loyal guests. They have great camaraderie amongst the team. Many of them spend hours together at work and are also friends outside of TBR, and it shows. It takes teamwork to make the dream work," April says. The Smoked Chicken Wings are a staple and TBR signature item. “We can hardly keep them in stock,” proclaims April. “Most restaurants prepare the standard fried wings, but thanks to our founders’ culinary excellence, we intricately prepare our wings, and our guests know it. They are crazy popular.” Another Brass Rail signature item are its crab cakes, which were voted “Best in Missouri.” The traditional, Maryland-style crab cakes are melt-in-your-mouth unbelievably good, April assures. With its handcrafted food, beautiful decor and comfortable neighborhood feel, The Brass Rail is considered a perfect place to meet up after work, on a date night or after a golf game or kid’s soccer game. The Brass Rail staffers welcome diners “with open arms and full plates.” BrassRail1.com

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in St. Charles County. N E I GH BO RH O O D

LIST P RIC E

SO L D P RIC E

% L IST

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

Camelot - Gareth Dr

$995,000.00

$1,035,000.00

104

Austin Ridge - Austin Pass Dr

$925,000.00

$950,000.00

103

Whitmoor CC - Crocknaraw Ln

$950,000.00

$875,000.00

Crest Over Katy Trail - Napa View Ln

$849,900.00

100

Hawk Ridge on the Green - Saybridge Manor

$760,000.00

$815,000.00

107

Barathaven - Trailhead Way

$800,000.00

100

Sigmund Pl - Jerome Henry Dr

$775,000.00

100

Heritage Trails - Bemis Heights Pl

$750,000.00

$760,000.00

101

Austin Ridge - Austin Ridge Dr

$699,500.00

$685,000.00

Renaissance Pl - Renaissance Pl

$624,900.00

$675,000.00

108

Magnolia Village - Snowberry Ridge Dr

$612,500.00

$635,000.00

104

Amber Meadows - Hawthorn Meadows Ct

$599,900.00

$630,000.00

105

Villages of Preovence - De La Croix Ave

$615,000.00

100

Fox Haven - Fox Haven Dr

$600,000.00

$610,000.00

102

Information is a sampling of data from the MLS from 8/6/22-9/2/22

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

O C TO BE R 5T H

White Hare Christmas Sneak Peek

T HE WHITE HARE | 7:00 PM Be one of the first to experience the 2022 Christmas trends of the season in a fun, party-type environment at The White Hare. Receive 20% off the entire purchase! All ticket proceeds go to Marcy's Project, providing aid to those in crisis or emergency situations in St. Charles County. $10 tickets available in-store only; must have a ticket to attend the event, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. O C TO BE R 5T H

Last One of the Season

STR EETS OF ST. CHAR LES | 5: 0 0 P M It's the last Beale Street Market of the season. So stop by for fresh produce and local products from unique vendors at Streets of St. Charles from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Local acoustic musician Nick Richardson will entertain as you shop. O C TOBE R 8T H

Adorable Dogs on Parade

FREN CHTOW N - ST. CHARLES | 1 0 :0 0 A M At the Third Annual Paw Parade in Frenchtown, prizes will be awarded for the cutest and most creative costumes. You won't want to miss this adorable event, with proceeds benefitting Five Acres Animal Shelter. Parade begins at 10:00 a.m., Vendor Fair 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. O C TO BE R 1 4 T H

Country Great Jake Owen

FA MILY AREN A | 7:00 PM Multi-platinum country star Jake Owen has added The Family Arena to his run of fall dates with Mercury Nashville’s Travis Denning and newcomer Mackenzie Carpenter joining him on October 14 at The Family Arena. For tickets: TicketMaster.com. O C TO BE R 1 5T H

3rd Annual Frenchtown Art Walk

FREN CHTOW N - ST. CHARLES | 1 0 :0 0 A M Come support local artists & craftsmen, businesses and food trucks at this year's Frenchtown Art Walk. Vendor booths will be set up on North 2nd Street from the blocks of Lawrence Street to Olive Street and extending East into the alleyways from Bayard Street to Olive Street, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. O C TOBE R 2 1 ST

Jack-O-Glow Walk

H ERITAG E MUS EUM | 5:00 PM Bring the family to the St. Charles County Heritage Museum for a fun jack-o-lantern walk and pumpkin carving contest to illuminate the outside of the museum and 1-mile of the adjoining paved Centennial Trail. Pumpkin carving 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Jack-O-Glow Walk is from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The cost to carve a pumpkin: $3; pre-registration is required: 636-255-6000.

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