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Moving: The Future Antiques
Announced on Friday, owner Claude Denis and the team at TFA The Future Antiques (314.865.1552)—that’s right, “Your Retro Plex”—will be packing up and moving out this July, from their current Morgan Ford storefront in the Tower Grove neighborhood to a yet-to-be-determined South City location. The E-blast cited “unexpected circumstances” as the reason, and promised an outstanding grand re-opening celebration—and markdowns during the transition. My longtime go-to for Mid-Century modern furniture, clothing and accessories, I was at first concerned (I fear change)—but then realized that this “markdowns” aspect could prove awesome, as I am in the market for some fab new… more …
Better Life: Green cleaning products… straight from the Lou’
“Buy local” brings to mind time-worn images of the mom-and-pop store… or, perhaps, a farmers market with locally-grown foodstuffs, and perhaps some craft vendors. But, for many products, it’s hard to imagine alternatives that don’t come from big multinational producers with decades of brand recognition… even if you purchase them at that mom-and-pop shop. Even a relative niche like green cleaning products has its 800-lb gorillas… from Seventh Generation to Ecover to Bi-O-Kleen.
It turns out that less-toxic cleaning products don’t require big plants and brands, though. Better Life, founded in 2008, is one of a handful of green… more …
It turns out that less-toxic cleaning products don’t require big plants and brands, though. Better Life, founded in 2008, is one of a handful of green… more …
Now Serving: Pizzeria Tivoli
By Cristy Miller
Nestled in the corner of S. Kingshighway and Holly Hills Avenue, Pizzeria Tivoli is a small, charming eatery that serves wood-fired pizza. Like the space, the menu is small (12 slightly thin crust pies, 2 appetizers and 3 salads), but focuses on the flavors in pizzas like the roasted garlic, ricotta, mozzarella and parmigano or the shrimp pesto with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella. There’s also a “Tivoli” pie with tomato, artichoke hearts, chicken and red peppers and spinach pie with ricotta. Classic pepperoni and margherita pizzas are also offered. With simple, fresh ingredients and classic flavors, Pizzeria… more …
Nestled in the corner of S. Kingshighway and Holly Hills Avenue, Pizzeria Tivoli is a small, charming eatery that serves wood-fired pizza. Like the space, the menu is small (12 slightly thin crust pies, 2 appetizers and 3 salads), but focuses on the flavors in pizzas like the roasted garlic, ricotta, mozzarella and parmigano or the shrimp pesto with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella. There’s also a “Tivoli” pie with tomato, artichoke hearts, chicken and red peppers and spinach pie with ricotta. Classic pepperoni and margherita pizzas are also offered. With simple, fresh ingredients and classic flavors, Pizzeria… more …
