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 MoreChairman and CEO of Stifel Ronald J. Kruszewski has branded the financial corporation not only in St. Louis with sports teams such as the Cardinals and Blues, but across the globe. With their Stifel Snow Team they caught in Ron’s words, “lightening in a bottle,” by having the name Stifel on everyone’s lips. On a cold night at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy racers drop, carried across the mountain is name repeats: Stifel. For Ron, that moment — quiet, global, unmistakable — is the point. In 2026, not only has Stifel branded itself on the jerseys of the St. Louis Blues and the St. Louis Cardinals and above the marquee of the Stifel Theatre, it has gone international. Watch the Sophisticated TV interview and read more about the strategy here.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, you are the FIRST to see our May/June 2026 issue. In it, we explore how St. Louis continues to leave its imprint on the world stage. Our cover story, “The Rooms That Speak: Lou Bopp and the Art of Photographing Absence,” is a deeply moving piece that will leave a lasting impression on you. It is a poignant look at the creation of a 2026 Oscar-winning documentary by a St. Louis photographer. It is, quite simply, unforgettable. We also take a deep dive into two other St. Louis institutions, the 101-year-old Al’s Restaurant, which was the very definition of fine dining in yesteryear and carries the torch today in St. Louis and beyond. Also read about how Stifel Financial Corporation Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kruszewski ensures that their brand is carried throughout the nation and the world.
Read MoreKevin Lemp and 4Hands Brewing redefined what a St. Louis Brewery can be. Few brands in St. Louis have embedded themselves into the emotional fabric of the city quite like the innovative brewery. At the center of it all is founder Kevin Lemp, whose path into craft brewing was anything but traditional. His forward thinking business plan, innovative beverages, and his team — particularly longtime collaborator Andy Burgio, whose fingerprints are on every new beer, have propelled the Midwest into the nationwide explosion of small-batch breweries. Drink up to the many hands who have embedded 4Hands into the civic pride of the city.
Read MoreAs we all know, St. Louis is a baseball town with an historic franchise, the St. Louis Cardinals. As the new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom strives to get the storied team back to their roots as an organization. Bloom sees a franchise not in need of reinvention, but one in need of reconnection to its own legacy as an innovator. To recognize the reality of where the team is now and then be smart and strategic about how to get where the organization where it should be is his goal. Read the article and watch the 10-minute Sophisticated TV-St. Louis interview to get a glimpse into how Chaim is helping the team reclaim its place in baseball history one base at a time.
Read MoreTrue Caliber's introduction of the color of the year, Espresso, propels the brand into a new era of dark neutrals. Launching at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, the new finish is a deep, full-bodied brown that exudes a rich, velvet-matte warmth. Whether anchored in a sleek indoor bar or a sun-drenched outdoor kitchen, Espresso brings a refined sense of quiet luxury to True Caliber's full suite of refrigeration curated custom finish now allows designers and homeowners a choice of 96 alluring color combinations.
Read MoreA development called Container on Vessel could dramatically change the volume of the area’s river traffic. Instead of shipping products from Asia to Los Angeles or New York and trucking them across the country, products can be unloaded at Gulf ports and put on specially designed vessels and bring them up the Mississippi to St. Louis. The project could take an already thriving port system to the next level. The all-water north-south trade lane that connects the Midwest to the lower Mississippi River from there goes to worldwide destinations.
Read MoreAs 2026 dawns, 5,280 circular Waterford crystal discs will fall from the sky on the ball in Times Square. Like fine Waterford crystal, 2026 rings in the fourteenth year that Sophisticated Living St. Louis has brought you the finest. Get a sampling here of what 2026 has to offer in the pages of the January/February issue of St. Louis’ leading luxury lifestyle magazine.
Read MoreThe clock is ticking toward the end of 2025. Although precious few days remain there are still some ways that you can take advantage of the time that you have to save megabucks when it’s time to file in 2026. Although it may be true that you do have until April 15, 2026 for some things, with others you have until December 31, 2025. Following are some ways that you can take advantage of laws old and new brought to you by the Missouri Historical Society.
Read MoreSoon we will be singing Auld Lang Syne as we say farewell to 2025. Throughout 2025, we’ve shared with you the good life, both near and far. We are the region’s leading luxury lifestyle omnichannel publication. From print, to digital, to social media, we make sure that you have your finger on the pulse. Let’s take a look back at 2025 through the lens of our issues of the last 10 months, and say hello to our newly-minted November/December issue, which will be available soon.
Read MoreIt’s hard to imagine St. Louis without the beloved Crown Candy Kitchen. Since 1913 when a man called Harry Karandzieff bought the 1880 building at the corner of St. Louis Avenue and 14th Street in the Old North neighborhood, the business has grown into and local institution. The soda fountain is the city’s oldest and without question the place to come for a malt … and a not-so-humble BLT. Come with us to the place where sweet dreams become reality.
Read MoreLambert International is slated for a multi-billion-dollar update. Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge will overseeing it all. Prior to her appointment as director, the vital regional economic engine had seen drastic decreases in the number of flights in and out. Hamm-Niebruegge is a visionary. Under her watch, the airport is set to undergo a vast transformation. She has received approval from the airlines to spend the first $1 billion on the first of two phases. While preserving the airport’s historic Minoru Yamasaki dome windows and the ticket lobby, the two existing terminals will be raised to become one. The western half is slated to open by the end of 2028; the eastern portion by the end of 2031.
Read MoreFounded in 1945 by Robert J. Trulaske Sr., along with his father, Francis Robert Trulaske Jr., and brother, Arthur Trulaske, the company began as a modest enterprise, True Manufacturing has flourished into a global leader in commercial refrigeration. The entrepreneurial spirit of the Trulaske family continued with Robert's sons, Robert J. Trulaske Jr. and Steven Lee Trulaske Sr. Today, the legacy of innovation continues with the fourth generation of Trulaskes, particularly Steven Trulaske Jr. and Kay Trulaske. Learn more about the legacy which keeps True climbing to new industry heights.
Read MoreA once vibrant part of the St. Louis skyline will soon be resurrected from a long decay. Downtown St. Louis-based nonprofit Gateway Arch Park Foundation recently announced that it has selected The Cordish Companies to redevelop the Millennium Hotel property, located at 200 S. 4th St. adjacent to the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch. This milestone marks a major step toward revitalizing a key downtown site that has stood vacant since 2014. Details on the major redevelopment project here.
Read MoreKeith Alper’s life reads like the ultimate entrepreneurial success story, shaped by relentless ambition, creativity and an unwavering commitment to his community. As his first company, CPG Agency, prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025, his influence on the marketing community keeps growing. Since 2009, his Nitrous Effect Company has made an indelible imprint on the Fortune 500 firms in St. Louis and beyond. Take a journey with us on his storied career.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving world of real estate, selling a luxury home requires careful planning, precise execution, and a deep understanding of the current market trends. Looking at the midway mark of 2023, the landscape for selling high-end properties has evolved, presenting both challenges and opportunities for homeowners and real estate agents alike. If you are considering selling your home, read on for some things you need to know.
Read MoreIn 1934, in Greenville, Illinois, Ralph Nevinger wanted to keep the score of a basketball game. So he created a simple white oak cabinet with a glass dial clock and glass disks. Nearly nine decades later, that small one-man enterprise has grown into Nevco Sports LLC, the oldest and the largest privately held scoreboard company in the world.
Read MoreWith the injection of more than 150-million in just two years, Augusta Missouri is quickly growing and evolving. The vision that Augusta natives David and Jeri Hoffmann had of building it into the Napa Valley of the Midwest is becoming a reality. Read on to find out how they are making it happen.
Read MoreJust days ago, the Twitter-like social media platform THREADS rolled out. In just 2 hours, 2 million people had downloaded the app. Sophisticated Living is now one of the millions to join the imminent social media behemoth.
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