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Schnucks Booze Pro Solves Holiday-Drinking Quandries

A few weeks back, Schnucks unveiled its twenty or so newly minted Certified Specialists of Wine who have earned their CSW certification by passing "a rigorous exam developed by the Society of Wine Educators," which is just dandy. But we wanted to see how one of these CSWs would do handling some se ... More >>

Double Bogey

South St. Louis Fisherman: "They're Ruining This Lake"

The fisherman says he served in the Army. Says he was an Army Ranger, in fact. He mentions that little detail when telling the story of a guy he confronted a few weeks earlier at the lake. "He and his kid caught an eight-inch bass and started walking off with it," says the fisherman. "There are sign ... More >>

Juiced Up: Gut Check's Spring Cleaning Cleanse, Day Three

The final day of the juice cleanse has arrived, and Gut Check is eagerly anticipating chewing solid food once again. For the most part day one felt like smooth sailing, but day two ended with quite the stomach rumblings, so we tried to keep our heads down and focused for the last day of the Blue Pri ... More >>

The Missouri Tigers' Awful Week

​Last Monday, the Missouri Tigers were the number three ranked team in the nation. They were 25-2. They were tied for first place in the Big XII Conference. They were looking at a #1 seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Life was good for the Missouri Tigers last Monday. Unfortunately, things aren' ... More >>

Recent Kings Of Leon Cop-Out Vindicates St. Louis in "Pigeon Gate"

Erin KinsellaPre-pigeon gate: Kings of Leon at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on July 23, 2010.​The day has come. A little more than a year ago, Kings of Leon aborted its concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater after just three songs, claiming, in an incident forever to be mocked as "p ... More >>

Chaminade's Beal Recognized as Gatorade's Top Athlete

Gatorade.com​With so many murmurs portending bad times for Missouri basketball now that Frank Haith has taken the helm, we're missing out on an opportunity to do some serious celebrating about a positive news story in the world of local hoops. Earlier this week, Chaminade standout Bradley Be ... More >>

The legendary metal singer Lemmy shows surprising, different sides in a new documentary

Police Report: SLU Basketball Players Plotted "Pulling a Train" on Victim

Image viaKwamain Mitchell and Willie Reed​The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has closed an investigation into possible sexual assault involving four players from the Saint Louis University basketball team -- declaring the case inactive without recommending that charges be filed against a ... More >>

Miso on Meramec's Mark Sandt: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Miso on Meramec bartender Mark Sandt. Below is a Q&A with Sandt, followed by a video of him mixing a Torched Cherry Limeade. Alissa Nelson​The thought of vi ... More >>

Robin Murphy of Bailey's Chocolate Bar, Rooster, and Bridge, Part 2

This is part two of Robin Wheeler's Chef's Choice profile of Robin Murphy of Baileys' Chocolate Bar, Rooster and Bridge. Part one is available here; part three, a recipe, we'll publish on Friday. Robin Wheeler​Did your family cook when you were a child? If so, what meals stand out? My mom was ... More >>

Thor Fox Will Beat You at Big Buck Hunter

www.arcadegamesuperstore.com​It's Monday afternoon, and Thor Fox is stationed at Buffalo Wild Wings on Olive, indulging in his favorite hobby: Big Buck Hunter. You can find Big Buck Hunter tournaments tonight at Hair of the Dog. The Big Buck Girls (as seen in the game!) will be on hand, chee ... More >>

Illegal

Read a penetrating chapter from former Phoenix New Times investigative reporter Terry Greene Sterling's book: ILLEGAL: Life and Death in Arizona's Immigration War Zone

Backstreet Jazz & Blues' Nikki Llewellyn: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Backstreet Jazz & Blues bartender Nikki Llewellyn. Alissa Nelson​Every drink Nikki Llewellyn makes is a unique, boozy snowflake. "Girls come in and they wan ... More >>

Chris Kelling of Pi Pizzeria in the Central West End: Featured Bartender of the Week

Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Pi Pizzeria bartender Chris Kelling. Alissa Nelson​Chris Kelling doesn't mince words when chatting about the weather. "It was depressing," declares the Bay ... More >>

Interview: IHEARTCOMIX founder Franki Chan Talks Dancefloor Killers, Fillers and New Music Trends

World-renowned DJ and IHEARTCOMIX founder Franki Chan plays The Gramophone on May 1.​St. Louis has seen some major names in bloghouse come to town as of late: JFK of MSTRKRFT, Le Castle Vania and Designer Drugs. But this Saturday, you can see one of the most sought-after DJs on the circuit tod ... More >>

Cubs Ace Carlos Zambrano Moves To the Bullpen, Lookout Gatorade Machine

The Cubs have decided to move former ace and known perpetrator of crimes against Gatorade machines Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen. Big Z has gotten off to a slow start this season, with a 7.45 ERA in four starts and 26 hits allowed in 19.1 innings, and the Cubs' bullpen has been less than inspi ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Thursday, 12.10

​ School cafeteria meat not as healthy as fast food. (USA Today)Center for Science in the Public Interest suggests food label revamp. (The New York Times)Gatorade drops Tiger Woods-themed beverage. Of course it has nothing to do with scandal. (ABC)Beer can collecting becomes a dying hobby. (T ... More >>

Game Notes: Astros 11, Cardinals 6, 21/07/09 - Who Said it Couldn't Get Any Worse?

-- Okay, first off, I have to say just how pissed off I am at Todd Wellemeyer. I know what you're thinking. That I'm going to go on some big long rant about how terrible he's been, complete with a variety of odd acronyms that don't make any sense to you. That I'm going to tell you that by sever ... More >>

President Obama to Throw Out First Pitch at All-Star Game

strictlyfitteds.comWe know who President Obama will be pulling for -- the American League. This just in from Major League Baseball: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO THROW OUT FIRST PITCH AT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAMEObama to Become the Fourth U.S. President to Throw Out First Pitch at MLB All-Star ... More >>

Has Oktoberfest outgrown its lederhosen? Plus: Mourning Dom DeLuise, cashing in on the All-Star Game, and spotting signs of spring.

Ballpark Figures: Just How Big a Cash Cow is the All-Star Game?

flickr/photos/kwmcnuttHard to believe, but once upon a time in America the All-Star Game was a one-day affair. There was no State Farm-sponsored Home Run Derby, no Gatorade All-Star Workout Day, no FanFest, live concerts, or celebrity softball games, where ex-Hall-of-Famers flail ar ... More >>

From Downtown!

The MVC Men's Championship

The Great Gatorade Commercial Caper

Have you seen the new Gatorade commercials? Sure you have. Those kind of annoying new ones with a bunch of athletes in a row, all in black and white, while Lil' Wayne talks about the letter G? Yup, those are the ones. Well, beyond the fact that the thing already reads like a "Letter People Land ... More >>

RFT Softball: A Season Ends As It Began

Following the Missouri River 340: A How To

Up Show-Me Creek: Blisters, hellish heat, a boatload of vomit and lots of painkillers. It's all part of the Missouri River 340 race.

Last Night Review: Kids in the Hall at The Pageant

Unreal FIXes a hangover, tries out for Mensa and attempts to pick up a pickup artist

Vault

99 cents
Shell
6211 Delmar Boulevard

Chew Tube

Honest Tea Black Forest Berry Tea

The Pitted Olive, 5815 Hampton Avenue, 314-832-6548

The Dean Is Risen

B-Sides examines some Dean Martin albums we wish existed, gets the scoop on Ozzfest injuries and spotlights this week's local trading-card all-star

Exercise Is Like Opium

Unreal visits an anger-management expert. Then, feeling better, we scan the Bargain Box for a money-maker (note: not for shaking) and talk about psychiatrist-patient luv with a Scientologist (oops). Plus: the local blog of an alleged killer.

Hurtin' for Certain

Unreal discovers the true cause of a pain in the ass, gets a bargain on a pope-touched bandana and asks the eternal question, "Whither pajamas?"

Hell on Wheels

A jug of pee flung from a school-bus window has a Maplewood man, well, pissed off

We Spy

Old-school private eye Joe Adams and his talented sidekick Jason Walz are on the case -- and they always get their man

Manhattan

Monarch, 7401 Manchester Avenue, 314-644-3995

Underdogs

Hoop dreams die hard for coach John Campbell and his Sanford-Brown Indians

They Lost It at the Movies

Classroom films have come a long way from those cheesy old duck-and-cover flicks. Or have they?

Best Batting Cage

Par-Tee Recreation Center Inc.

Bangin' Bubbles

Michael's Bar and Grill, 4630 Lindell Boulevard, 314-361-9777

Double Cross

Sometimes you get nailed, sometimes you don't

A League of Their Own

The Missouri Prowlers are tilting more at windmills than at blocking sleds

You Will Love It

Josie doesn't pussyfoot around: You're being brainwashed by pop

Road Warriors

In Monroe County, Ill., some visitors are more welcome than others