Artist Mary Engelbreit, whose studio is in the neighborhood, has created a fabulous poster for next Sunday's (October 9) "Just For The Health Of It!" 5k Run/Walk. I am pretty familiar with my dear friend Mary's attitude toward exercise, so her description of how to get across the finish line—run, walk, stroll, skip—fits her to…
Remembering Bob Cassilly
Whatever I might say in remembrance of Bob Cassilly would never be enough. His contribution to the City of St. Louis is beyond measure. This morning in tribute to his creative genius, I want to share some photos of his work taken late yesterday afternoon at Turtle Park (on Oakland at Tamm), New City…
Restaurant news to whet the appetite!
When a restaurant has been around for a while, it's often necessary to shake things up a bit with fresh new ideas. This is one reason why Jimmy Fiala, owner of a string of successful restaurants including The Crossing in Clayton, Acero in Maplewood, The Terrace View at City Garden (just read on St. Louis…