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Thirsty Thursday: Kakao Choclate Martini by Gabe Kveton
Check back each week as we challenge a new St.Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They're pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This month's challenge: Satisfy our craving for indulgence with a guilty pleasure-inspired cocktail. Featuring Gabe Kveton of Water Street.
Hooked on Crack
Who knew that throwing yourself into a “crack” habit could be so much fun? We are talking about Plumber’s Crack – a strangely addictive game for your iPhone or Android from Fluik.
In this game, you are challenged with lodging ice cubes into the – how shall we say this delicately – buttock cleavage of a plumber bent over fixing a sink. To add to the excitement, you can select from either a sexy female plumber, or a more traditional portly male plumber. Play enough, and you may become skilled enough to get a “rim shot” off of the plumber’s… more …
In this game, you are challenged with lodging ice cubes into the – how shall we say this delicately – buttock cleavage of a plumber bent over fixing a sink. To add to the excitement, you can select from either a sexy female plumber, or a more traditional portly male plumber. Play enough, and you may become skilled enough to get a “rim shot” off of the plumber’s… more …
Thirsty Thursday: William S. Burroughs by Haley Riley
Check back each week as we challenge a new St.Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They’re pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This month's challenge: Satisfy our craving for indulgence with a guilty pleasure-inspired cocktail. Featuring Haley Riley of Nico.
Chef Brandan Benack Mixes It Up At Truffles
by Christopher Reilly
On Monday night, Truffles in Ladue officially unveiled many of its new dishes with a seven course tasting menu prepared by the new chef, Brandon Benack. Chef Benack takes the reigns from the recently departed, John Griffiths, who revitalized the restaurant when he came aboard in 2010, bringing his signature modern Italian fare with him. Now, Truffles is undergoing a similar revitalization as Benack transitions the menu to modern American fare, while maintaining Truffles’ commitment to artisan cooking and local purveyors.
Chef Benack boasts some heady experience. After many years at Emeril Lagasse’s renowned creole restaurants as… more …
On Monday night, Truffles in Ladue officially unveiled many of its new dishes with a seven course tasting menu prepared by the new chef, Brandon Benack. Chef Benack takes the reigns from the recently departed, John Griffiths, who revitalized the restaurant when he came aboard in 2010, bringing his signature modern Italian fare with him. Now, Truffles is undergoing a similar revitalization as Benack transitions the menu to modern American fare, while maintaining Truffles’ commitment to artisan cooking and local purveyors.
Chef Benack boasts some heady experience. After many years at Emeril Lagasse’s renowned creole restaurants as… more …
Thirsty Thursday: The Cucumber and Ginger Chill by Erica Meinert
Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They're pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. Featuring Erica Meinert of Blondie's.
Mexican Cooking Classes and Culinary Travel
by Christopher Reilly
Carrie Houk, local acting coach and St. Louis casting agent for major motion pictures, is launching La Cocinera (The Cook), offering instruction in Mexican Cuisine and leading culinary and cultural journeys to Mexico. The first class is scheduled for Friday, August 24 at Kitchen Conservatory. Subsequent classes will be held at I Fratillini, owned by Houk’s sister, legendary restaurateur Zoe Robinson.
“It’s a hands-on class,” Houk said. “I’ll be teaching real Mexican cooking techniques. It’s always better when the students get to participate.”
Houk also offers instruction for individuals or small parties, even in their own homes.… more …
Carrie Houk, local acting coach and St. Louis casting agent for major motion pictures, is launching La Cocinera (The Cook), offering instruction in Mexican Cuisine and leading culinary and cultural journeys to Mexico. The first class is scheduled for Friday, August 24 at Kitchen Conservatory. Subsequent classes will be held at I Fratillini, owned by Houk’s sister, legendary restaurateur Zoe Robinson.
“It’s a hands-on class,” Houk said. “I’ll be teaching real Mexican cooking techniques. It’s always better when the students get to participate.”
Houk also offers instruction for individuals or small parties, even in their own homes.… more …
The Great Debate: Can you really meet a serious boyfriend or girlfriend at a bar?
*Previously published in the May 2012 issue of ALIVE Magazine. Some names have been changed to protect the not-so-innocent…
Bright lights, big city. A night out on the town holds so many possibilities…an encounter with Mr. or Ms. Right…a DUI…anything can happen. When it comes down to it, singles always have an eagle eye out for a potential date. Can you find that date in the neighborhood dive bar or thumping nightclub? It depends on what you’re looking for.
Case Study #1: Me. I’m not immune to dating men I’ve met in various dank watering holes. My first fiancé was… more …
Bright lights, big city. A night out on the town holds so many possibilities…an encounter with Mr. or Ms. Right…a DUI…anything can happen. When it comes down to it, singles always have an eagle eye out for a potential date. Can you find that date in the neighborhood dive bar or thumping nightclub? It depends on what you’re looking for.
Case Study #1: Me. I’m not immune to dating men I’ve met in various dank watering holes. My first fiancé was… more …
96 Minutes and Counting: An Interview With Local Filmmaker Aimee Lagos
On April 27, “96 Minutes,” a dramatic thriller written and directed by Washington University graduate Aimee Lagos, opens to the public at the AMC in Creve Coeur. Starring household names such as Brittany Snow and “Twilight”‘s Christian Serratos, this award-winning film chronicles a gripping tale inspired by true events in the St. Louis area. The film, which has already received awards for “Best Director” and “Breakthrough Performance,” follows the lives of four young adults in a random chain of events where no one is safe from the riveting reality of death. Aimee Lagos took the time to speak with ALIVE… more …
Thirsty Thursday: South Side Cocktail by Roxanna Ratossa
Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They’re pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. Featuring Roxanna Ratossa of The Royale.
Thirsty Thursday: The Intro by Keyan Still
Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They’re pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This week's challenge: In the spirit of our April issue's story on garden-fresh cocktails, make us a beverage using ingredients plucked from the garden. Featuring Keyan Still of Pi Central West End and Cafe Natasha.
