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This story is from the November 9 edition of the Culture newsletter. Subscribe to Culture to read about news, updates, and recommendations from the arts scene, delivered every other Tuesday. 

Tara C. Mahadevan—freelance writer, journalist, and self-proclaimed “champion of music discovery”—has always wanted to make a magazine.

According to the players involved, it's not really about swelling demand.

Design a house that’s tailor-made for a lifetime of memories.

Expert advice from Karr Bick. Gather more inspiration at Karr Bick's 5th annual Holiday Market on November 11.

In our metro’s cutthroat drag scene, the prolific Jade Sinclair’s persona is akin to Glinda the Good Witch. The longtime show director and former Miss Gay Missouri America floats above the ubiquitous shade throwing, and rarely if ever seems bothered by life’s unpleasantries—like when she emerged from her dressing room to find the venue had just been robbed, then glided past the patrons rising from the floor to order her favorite shot, a Grape Bomb.

The longtime restaurateur reflects on the restaurant’s past and future.

Remember your last great dining experience? This will be the next one.

A St. Louis couple finds synergy in the art and science of soapmaking.

The issue takes a look at the shopping scene in St. Louis, including where to find memorable gifts, grab a bite to eat, and support St. Louis businesses.

The bestselling sando is made with a brined, seasoned, panko-breaded chicken thigh, which is deep-fried to order.

“Postal officials are determined that the tube system installed in St. Louis shall be the best in the country, and in the world, if it can be made,” the St. Louis Globe-Democrat wrote in 1903.

The pinball arcade in Metro East is a destination for nostalgic fun.

Stay warm and add a colorful accent as temperatures plummet.

Where to find memorable gifts, grab a bite to eat, and support St. Louis businesses

The acclaimed chef on national press, splitting his time between Indo and Nippon Tei, and what's in the works

The successful grab-and-go concept moves a mile west into larger digs and goes full-service.

St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects.

The 1,800-square-foot house includes a large TV room and sizable second-floor primary suite.

After a months-long delay, the concept expands with cold-pressed juices, healthy food offerings, regenerative bone broths, and a coffee program curated by Upshot Coffee in St. Charles.