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The Mocktail Lounge opened last fall in St. Charles. “A sober bar is not brand new,” says owner Brandi Schmidt. “I didn’t make it up. But it is the first one is Missouri.

At the end of November, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced Danny Williams as their replacement for managing director Mark Bernstein, who retired at the end of 2021 after 34 years in the position.

At the end of November, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced Danny Williams as their replacement for managing director Mark Bernstein, who retired at the end of 2021 after 34 years in the position.

With the Winter Olympics kicking off soon, it’s a timely question. If someone mentioned “ice yachts”—essentially big ice skates with sails—you might envision the ones that glide through the Hudson River Valley. Believe it or not, though, a group of enthusiasts once dreamed of making St. Louis an iceboating destination to rival Poughkeepsie.

St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects

Suggestions for making 2022 full of adventure and new memories

Lafayette Park and the riverfront flood wall are top backdrops for memorable pictures.

A range of mauve and honey-colored garden roses set the scene for a sculptural, rococo-inspired installation; trickling Phalaenopsis orchids, from purple hues to white, lend a playful air.

Plus, LeBoeuf on the five most important things she learned from building her own house

Do you love the outdoors? Are you an equestrian? With nearly one mile of river frontage and a stocked pond, this 102-acre property near the Big River might be for you.

Whether your preference is sauce-slathered ribs or dry-rubbed meats, there’s something for every carnivore.

Articles published by SLM’s dining team this year run the gamut, from impressive and inspiring to calamitous and coincidental.

The Harlem Globetrotters, Lucinda Williams, WWE’s Royal Rumble, and more

Owner James Bommarito made the decision to protect the safety of employees and guests.

During the past year, Kevin A. Roberts captured memorable images of picturesque plates, personalities, and more.

The fresh arugula and flower-petal garnish come direct from The Bellwether’s patio gardens. “Chef’s choice,” says Futrell. “There’s plenty of bright colors to choose from.”

5 stories you might have missed this year

Our favorite stories of the past 12 months shine a light on the local artists, makers, designers, and personalities whose work brings creativity and joy to our city.

On the banks of the Mississippi, the small city is home to some architectural marvels.

A dining critic's reflections on the year that was.