Tune in to The Cooking Channel at 9 p.m. Nov. 2 for a Late Night Eats episode featuring Gamlin Whiskey House in the Central West End! Celebrity chef Jordan Andino and crew were in town to film the program in July. Their St. Louis stop was one of 12 across the U.S.
Trick or treat! RewardExpert, a travel website, released its list of the best cities to visit for Halloween vacation fun, and St. Louis came in at No. 4 in the Midwest. RewardExpert ranked cities based on Halloween activities, climate, safety, price and ease of transportation.
Props are in order for St. Louis Priory School grad Tejas Sekhar, recently featured in T&S’ Student Standouts column. He and Pattonville junior Will Polster are student ambassadors for Peerlift, a national nonprofit that connects young people with internships, scholarships, summer study programs, study abroad opportunities and more. The two are working to raise awareness of Peerlift services in the St. Louis area.
A tip of the hat is due to Washington University microbiologist Scott Hultgren Ph.D., recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine! The honor goes to the professor of molecular microbiology for his work in understanding and treating urinary tract infections. Hultgren is also the director of the Center for Women’s Infectious Disease Research at Washington University School of Medicine.
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Celebrate the written word at the 39th annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Nov. 5 through 19 at the JCC. It’s a feast of ideas, stories and authors covering a wide range of subjects. Enjoy engaging speakers, discussions and more.
Lace up your running shoes for the Veterans Day 5K and Parade Nov. 11 at Soldiers’ Memorial Plaza. The family-friendly event honors the nation’s service members and raises funds to help end homelessness.
Would-be chefs can sharpen their skills at the Four Seasons’ Nov. 12 cooking class, A Thanksgiving Day Feast. Learn to prepare a memorable meal from start to finish, including place settings, turkey brining and pie making.