hometown kudos 
Congratulations are in order for a local hospitality business! Lumiere Place Casino & Hotel garnered Missouri’s ‘Best Overall Casino’ and ‘Best Customer Service’ awards from Midwest Gaming & Destinations magazine and won awards in several other categories as well.

try it on
Got a thing for retro apparel and accessories? Check out Rick Wolf’s second Found by the Pound Rescued Apparel Boutique, recently opened at 3232 S. Grand Blvd. The store offers a selection of vintage clothing and other items sure to bring back fashion memories.

sitting pretty
For moms and dads in need of a little down time, there’s a new mobile service to make finding a babysitter easier. The Bambino app, now available in the St. Louis area, helps parents connect with sitters who’ve been rated highly by friends and neighbors. Parents even can pay sitters through the app.

arts in town
After a year of building renovations, the .ZACK multi-purpose arts venue in Grand Center is complete and fully occupied. Located in the historic Cadillac Building, it includes an arts incubator program, as well as performance, restaurant, event and retail space.

home style
Shoppers take note, there’s a new HomeGoods store in the Town & Country Crossing retail center. It’s the home decor company’s fifth location in the area, featuring discounted furniture, rugs, kitchen accessories, bedding, bath items and more.