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ST. LOUIS - Missouri

October 2007

Published in :: General

— MARLISE GREY

Go Shop

LEFT BANK BOOKS
399 N Euclid Ave • 314-367-6731
www.left-bank.com
This is the only independently owned, full-service bookstore in the St. Louis area. It has of with frequent in-store readings, welcoming book clubs, an eclectic selection of reading material and a one-of-a-kind personality.

SCHOLARSHOP
8211 Clayton Rd • 314-725-3456
www.sfstl.org/scholarshop-final.php
The website reads, “Discover what upscale resale is all about—designer labels at a great value.” They’re not kidding! Proceeds benefit students through The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis.

THE WINE MERCHANT, LTD.
12699 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur 314-469-4500
www.winemerchantltd.com
You’ll find a mouthwatering array of wines, beers, spirits, cheeses, cigars and other delectable goodies here. The knowledgeable staff is approachable and eager to help you with your selections. It offers phenomenal wine classes and tastings, too.

Go See

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
4344 Shaw Blvd • 314-577-9400
www.mobot.org
One of the top botanical gardens in the world, these 79 acres will win you over for life. Don’t miss the Chapungu collection of massive stone carvings by contemporary Zimbabwean artists.

PULITZER FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
3716 Washington Blvd • 314-754-1850
www.pulitzerarts.org
Drink in “Water,” an intriguing exhibition of artwork that interprets the role of water in the human experience. Includes works by Roy Lichtenstein, Henri Matisse, Cy Twombly and many others. Through January 5.

ST. LOUIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER
12 Millstone Campus Dr • 314-432-0020
www.hmlc.org
A department of the Jewish Federation, the museum chronicles the history of the Holocaust. Permanent and temporary exhibits, lectures, film series, and workshops educate both adults and children.

Go Eat

ARCELIA’S
2001 Park Ave • 314-231-9200
www.arcelias.com
Authentic Mexican meals in St. Louis? You bet! Family owned and run, this restaurant serves the real deal: chile verde, nopales (stir-fried cactus) and sopapilla (puffed pastry with honey and cinnamon). You’ll find all your favorite dishes and discover new ones, too. $$

BLACK THORN PUB & PIZZA
3735 Wyoming St • 314-776-0534
For some great beer and pizza, pizza and pizza (thin, pan or Chicago style)—all with an addictively spicy sauce—head to this no-frills, hole-in-the-wall bar that’s absolutely worth the wait. $

RED MOON
1500 St. Charles St • 314-436-9700
www.redmoon-stl.com
Gorgeous Asian fusion with a neo-French accent is what you’ll find at Red Moon. The neon sign outside beckons you in; the elegant atmosphere and exquisite taste combinations will lure you back again and again. $$$

Go Party

B.B.’S JAZZ, BLUES AND SOUPS
700 S Broadway • 314-436-5222
www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com
Once a house of ill-repute, this is now the No. 1 venue for live blues in St. Louis. It’s easy to find—just south of the new baseball stadium—and open seven days a week.

CICERO’S
6691 Delmar Rd • 314-862-0009
www.ciceros-stl.com
This Italian restaurant and entertainment complex is the place to hear old-fashioned live rock music most nights of the week. The food doesn’t disappoint, either.

Go Day-Tripping

CROWN RIDGE TIGER SANCTUARY
19260 State Route B, Ste Genevieve 573-883-9909
www.crown-ridge.com
Not jetting to India anytime soon? See awe-inspiring tigers close to St. Louis! Travel just an hour and a half to reach this tiger-themed resort, where you can take the big cat tour, eat at the Tiger Ridge restaurant and spend the night slumbering at the Tiger View Lodge.

Fun Fact!

St. Louis was founded as a fur-trading post by two Frenchmen on Valentine’s Day of 1764.

Published in :: General

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