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Michael Fricker

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We're only a few months into 2023, and it's already been quite a year for the St. Louis dining scene. Hotly anticipated restaurants have opened their doors to much acclaim, with more on the horizon as spring blooms into summer. We had barely closed the books on 2022 when this year's James Beard Foundation semifinalist nominations were announced, with several of our city's best and brightest receiving recognition. 

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The Gin Room is effervescent, awash in color that somehow pales in comparison to owner Natasha Bahrami – a light in the room and a force in the St. Louis restaurant industry as a whole. She fell in love with gin a decade ago, and since then, her commitment to pushing the category forward and educating the public has earned her a spot in 2023's James Beard Foundation Award nominations as a semifinalist for Outstanding Bar, a nationwide category.

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A bottle of something special makes the perfect holiday (or anytime) gift, but it's not easy to sort through all that's on the market, especially at big-box megastores. This year, shop local, and stop by Grand Spirits Bottle Co., where owner Michael Fricker stocks some of the most interesting bottles around for everyone on your list. 

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Salve Osteria's menu is finely crafted, from drinks to dessert, with every ingredient lovingly prepared. This attention to detail and care for every aspect of guests' experience reflect the heart and personality of the of the team behind the restaurant.