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Carmakers Push Forward With Plans To Make Basic Features Subscription Services, Despite Widespread Backlash

1 year 9 months ago
Automakers are increasingly obsessed with turning everything into a subscription service in a bid to boost quarterly returns. We’ve noted how BMW has embraced making heated seats and other features already in your car a subscription service, and Mercedes has been making better gas and EV engine performance something you have to pay extra for — even if […]
Karl Bode

A Number of Tragedies

1 year 9 months ago

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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Rachel Huffman

St. Louis Artists Star in New York Times' 'Best Albums' List

1 year 9 months ago
The New York Times has published its annual "Best Albums" list, and a few of the featured artists were definitely raised on a steady diet of toasted ravioli and pork steaks. Three artists from St. Louis — 100 gecs, SZA and Sexyy Red —received accolades from Times critics for producing work that "made an impact this year." 100 gecs, a hyperpop duo consisting of Dylan Brady and Laura Les, were the subject of a RFT cover story in April that detailed Brady and Les' success ascent from St. Louis County.
Monica Obradovic

Retreat Gastropub Has New Owners: 2 Longtime Employees

1 year 9 months ago
Two employees have purchased beloved neighborhood restaurant Retreat Gastropub (6 North Sarah Street, retreatgastropub.com) from founder Travis Howard, who is also co-owner of Yellow Belly and Lazy Tiger.  Jennifer Anderson and Sydney Caldwell are the new owners of the Central West End spot.
Jessica Rogen

Recipe: Brown Butter Brownies

1 year 9 months ago
This dreamy dessert from chef Jack Swyers at City Winery at City Foundry STL, currently on the menu, is sure to impress family and friends with a sweet tooth this holiday season.
Matt Sorrell

White Christmas Sing-A-Long Will Ring in the Season at Das Bevo

1 year 9 months ago
If the delights of 1954's White Christmas put you in the mood for a cozy lodge with a roaring fireplace and beautiful people singing tunes like "Sisters," "Snow" and of course the title track, you'd best head to Das Bevo (4749 Gravois Avenue, 314-832-2251) this Wednesday, December 6. During the White Christmas Sing-A-Long, the Busch family's old windmill ought to beautifully evoke the Vermont ski lodge commandeered by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye — and here, Vera-Ellen's legs will again get the big screen they deserve.
Sarah Fenske