St. Louis-born entrepreneurs PJ and Bear Kaminer are redefining frozen yogurt with the launch of Culture Club, a chef-inspired Greek yogurt café in Nashville that blends wellness, indulgence, and elevated hospitality. Rooted in their upbringing by Debbie and Craig Kaminer, the concept pairs premium ingredients, European café design, and community-focused experiences to create a modern destination where healthy living and great flavor come together.
Read MoreAs Clayco surpasses $10 billion in annual revenue, the St. Louis-based design-build leader is entering a new era powered by next-generation leadership and artificial intelligence. CEO Anthony Johnson, alongside executives Ryan McGuire, Shawn Clark, and Justin Lienemann, is guiding the company's expansion into AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and hyperscale data centers while preserving the entrepreneurial culture that fueled its success.
Learn here about founder Bob Clark's evolving legacy. As Executive Chairman, he remains focused on Clayco's long-term vision while dedicating increasing attention to philanthropy, civic leadership, and using the Clayco Foundation and Clark Family Foundation to create lasting public impact. Together, the company's emerging leaders and its founder are shaping both the future of construction and a broader legacy of innovation and community impact.
Read MorePeach season is fleeting, and one of St. Louis' most elegant culinary experiences will disappear with it. Through July 31, Café Don Alfonso at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is celebrating Missouri's prized Eckert's peaches with an inspired Southern Italian menu created by Executive Chef Nino Recupero. From inventive savory dishes to unforgettable desserts—including the ethereal Peach Gratin—each course showcases the remarkable versatility of the season's finest fruit. This exclusive collaboration is a delicious marriage of local ingredients and world-class Italian cuisine that simply should not be missed. Reserve your table now and savor this limited-time taste of summer before it's gone.
Read MoreInternationally acclaimed interior designer Marshall Watson transformed a stately Ladue residence into a luminous sanctuary inspired by "the world after a spring rain," fulfilling a husband's heartfelt request to create a home that reflected his wife's joyful spirit. Replacing dark, heavy interiors with soft palettes of blues, silvers, lavenders, and light-filled spaces, Watson crafted an elegant yet welcoming environment where every design decision celebrated her personality. The result is more than a remarkable renovation—it is a deeply personal expression of love, proving that the most beautiful homes are those designed not just for how they look, but for the people they embrace. See more here about his process for making her dreams come true.
Read MoreAs the world embraces the excitement of international soccer this summer, Tamara Keefe is inviting St. Louisans to embark on a global culinary adventure—one scoop at a time. In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery has unveiled its limited-edition International Travel Collection, featuring handcrafted flavors inspired by Keefe's travels to destinations including France, Egypt, India, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. The celebration culminates on National Ice Cream Day, July 19, with the debut of two exclusive flavors, free soccer-themed T-shirts for the first 50 guests at each location, and other festive giveaways, proving that this July, the sweetest passport is an ice cream cone.
Read MoreCraig Kaminer shares the deeply personal story of how a lifelong passion for offshore sailing became an unexpected testament to the strength of his marriage. While sailing was always Craig's dream, his wife Debbie embraced the adventure—not because she loved rough seas and overnight passages, but because she loved him. Through breathtaking voyages, challenging storms, and thousands of nautical miles together, the couple discovered that the greatest journeys aren't measured by destinations reached, but by the unwavering support, trust, and partnership that carry a marriage through life's calm waters and fiercest tempests.
Read MoreWhen St. Louis native Andy Busch was diagnosed with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer, he and his wife, Kim, refused to let tragedy define their future. Instead, they transformed their personal battle into Grapes for Glioblastoma, a nonprofit providing direct financial relief to families facing the overwhelming costs of treatment. In this moving story, Grayling Holmes explores how one of St. Louis' own is turning unimaginable adversity into hope—and why our community has an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those fighting this devastating disease. Learn how you can help.
Read MoreFew places define the character of St. Louis quite like Forest Park. For nearly 150 years, it has served as our city's front yard, cultural crossroads, and peaceful retreat—a place where generations have gathered to celebrate, reflect, exercise, explore, and create lasting memories. Now, that remarkable legacy is captured in a stunning new hardcover book, Forest Park: St. Louis's Gathering Place Since 1876, by acclaimed local historians Amanda E. Doyle and Cameron Collins.
Read MoreTens of millions of Americans nationwide are currently taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Approximately 12% or St. Louis adults are taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, about 300,000 to 340,000 people. These drugs not only provide a dramatic weight loss of up to 70 pounds, they also have significant benefits for those with heart disease and diabetes. But there is a cost. In this article, plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Nathan and Dr. Michael Nayak discuss the booming plastic surgery trend resulting from these ever-popular medications.
Read MoreThe annual Flower Power fundraiser once again brought together a devoted community of supporters to celebrate the enduring beauty and legacy of Tower Grove Park. One of St. Louis' most anticipated charitable gatherings, the event showcased breathtaking floral artistry by more than 20 of the region's most talented designers, an inspiring program, and special recognition for the individuals whose dedication continues to help this historic landmark flourish year after year. Welcoming 250 guests, Flower Power raised more than $95,000 to support the Park's renowned gardens, enhance the visitor experience, and safeguard this historic landscape for generations to come.
Read MoreFrom the moment you turn the first pages of our July/August issue and gaze upon the tranquil waters of the Chesapeake Bay, you'll find yourself transported to a world of quiet anchorages, breathtaking sunsets, and endless horizons. Whether you're mentally cruising the calm waters of the Mid-Atlantic or imagining yourself sprinting across a padel court, this issue invites you to experience the very best of midsummer—both in St. Louis and far beyond its borders. Click here to enjoy a virtual edition of the July/August issue of Sophisticated Living St. Louis.
Read MoreFor ten years Saint Louis Fashion Week had been absent from the city before this year which kicked off June 8. With a stunningly stylish reception at Powell Hall, this year’s line-up included a series of four unique and innovative runway shows featuring models and designers throughout Missouri. Designers, models, sponsors, volunteers, media, and fashion lovers came together to prove that fashion belongs in St. Louis and that the community is ready for something bigger. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer acknowledged the comeback of STL Fashion Week with a proclamation on June 13th at the final show at 18 Rails. A portion of the week-long event proceeds - $10,000 - was donated to support Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s scholarship program.
Read MoreThe annual pool party is the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis' signature summer fundraiser, helping ensure that one of the Midwest's premier literary and theatrical festivals continues to thrive. Every ticket purchased, every auction bid placed, and every donation made helps sustain a nonprofit organization that works year-round to bring world-class theater, educational programming, and literary scholarship to our community. This year's event—cleverly titled "An In-Appropriate Afternoon by the Pool"—takes place Sunday, July 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the magnificent Central West End home of philanthropist Andy Arnold. The title, of course, is a playful nod to this fall's headline production, the Tony Award-winning play Appropriate.
Read MoreDuring the summer and fall, weddings in wine country are becoming increasingly more popular. For sophisticated couples in St. Louis, a wine country wedding can be as close as a winery along the Missouri River Valley, from Augusta to Hermann. Yet for those dreaming of an extraordinary destination celebration, California's Sonoma County continues to set the gold standard for luxury vineyard weddings. See more about California nuptials dreamin’ here.
Read MoreIt’s been quite a year for Stages St. Louis Co-Founder and Broadway producer Jack Lane. He was not only nominated for the prestigious Olivier Award in April, but the multi-Tony Award winner just snagged his 5th Tony as a co-producer of the Musical Revival of “RAGTIME” hosted by Pink in New York City. Yes, on June 7th, millions around the world watched Jack and the cast make the hometown proud. Read and see more here.
Read MorePlayback Now! St. Louis returns on Wednesday, June 17, with its popular interactive performance, Rant and Rave!, an evening of improvisational theater that transforms audience stories, frustrations, observations, and celebrations into spontaneous scenes, music, movement, and laughter. Rant and Rave! is especially important in a time when everyone seems to have something to say—about politics, traffic, social media, cicadas, or simply the pace of modern life. Get it all off your chest. Admission is free. All you have to do is show up.
Read MoreThe Met Gala may take place on the storied steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, but for one evening in May, St. Louis proved that fashion, art, and imagination can be every bit as captivating right here at home. The annual Met Gala Watch Party hosted by Fashion Group International of St. Louis transformed the Contemporary Art Museum into a celebration of style, creativity, and community unlike anything else on the city's social calendar. Relive the first Monday May 2026 if you were there that night. Or glimpse it from afar in pictures and words.
Read MoreFor many men, classic automobiles occupy a special place in the heart. They evoke memories of first cars, summer road trips, Sunday drives, and a time when craftsmanship and style seemed to go hand in hand. On Father’s Day Eve, Saturday, June 20th, guests will have the opportunity to admire an impressive collection of classic cars while enjoying live music and mingling with fellow enthusiasts — and shop for that special gift for the father in your life. The atmosphere is relaxed, festive, and distinctly St. Louis—a gathering of neighbors, friends, families, and car lovers enjoying a summer afternoon together.
Read MoreThe St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is proud to announce the opening of its newest original exhibition, Nazis Next Door: St. Louis Faces Nazism in the 1930s, a powerful new exploration of how Nazi ideology and antisemitism took root locally, and how members of the St. Louis community chose either to support or resist extremism during one of history’s darkest periods. Opening to the public on June 12, 2026 in the Museum’s Karpati Gallery, Nazis Next Door examines the ways Missourians, particularly St. Louisans, made the choice to support or resist Nazi ideas of extremism and antisemitism right here at home.
Read MoreIt's summertime in the city. And the living is easy. Father's Day is almost here. We've celebrated the mothers. Now it's our turn, fellas. For generations, Father's Day has been built around some of America's most enduring traditions: firing up the grill, enjoying a great steak, gathering family and friends, and perhaps raising a glass or two in celebration. Though those traditions remain alive and well, since its legalization in Missouri, adding cannabis to the mix is rapidly becoming a new practice at gatherings.
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