Dining St. Louis
Restaurant News
November, 2009
St. Louis Restaurant Guide to fine dining establishments with news about restaurant openings and special events. Restaurants are listed by area for your convenience.
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Dining St. Louis: Special Spotlight
Palladium Saint Louis offers unique seating arrangements that can comfortably accommodate up to 400 guests for a seated event in the new facility, located at 1400 Park Place, near the downtown St. Louis business district.
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(L - R) Chris Goodson, principle of Gilded Age; Elizabeth Hawkey, Sales Director, Palladium Saint Louis; Richard L. Nix, Jr., owner of Butler's Pantry standing on the mezzanine level at the new banquet facility.
Signature banquet tables, chairs, linens and place settings are included in the rental.
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Palladium Saint Louis Sets the Landmark Social Scene
by Betty Moore, SLFP.com
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), November 1, 2009 - Culinary maestro Richard L. Nix, Jr., owner of Butler's Pantry, has unveiled a gleaming, stylized, full-service banquet facility in what used to be the laundry facility for the former St. Louis City Hospital.
Palladium Saint Louis opened its doors for a well-attended preview, October 28. Guests mingled beneath the carefully restored original wood ceiling and metallic silver steel trusses as they toured the approximately 6,500-square-foot facility and sampled tasty hors d'oeuvres and special non-alcoholic drinks, prepared by the staff of Butler's Pantry.
The venue's location was carefully researched, according to Elizabeth Hawkey, sales director for the Palladium. "Butler's Pantry, a catering company, has been functioning for nearly 43 years doing offside catering for functions and exclusive catering for venues throughout the city," stated Hawkey. Butler's Pantry is well-known for its French inspired menu at Café Madeleine, located in the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park.
"Richard Nix wanted to have his own space. He spent nearly 10 years looking for a space that met his specific needs. One of the most important things was to be located in the City of St. Louis. Another was to have enough space to hold 300 - 400 guests with uninterrupted views," said Hawkey.
Nix's dream was realized when Chris Goodson, principle of Gilded Age developed The Georgian Condominiums nearly four years ago in the former St. Louis City Hospital. Goodson developed the laundry space and leased it to Nix to create the Palladium. Construction was by BSI and original architectural design by the Lawrence Group. Hawkey noted that designer Mark Herman came on board to add some of the fun features that can be seen, including customizable soft "petal" dividers that raise and lower from the ceiling to create intimate room spaces.
With a nod to Nix's wishes, the Palladium can easily accommodate up to 400 guests for a seated event or up to 700 for a cocktail style reception. The main floor features a stage area and modern A/V equipment. Additional space is available on the mezzanine level, an original feature which once housed the laundry's offices.
The building is crowned with a replica of the historic copper cupola, similar to the cupolas on the adjacent complex, The Georgian Condominiums. Light streaming in from the large classic palladian windows - original to the laundry structure - flood the stained concrete floors. The light splashes onto classically patterned carpet and adds depth to the silvery platinum tones throughout the spacious room.
"The space really exceeded our expectations, especially with the lighting features and pedals," Hawkey said enthusiastically. Guests can enjoy an abundance of free parking, an element missing at many area banquet facilities. Adjacent to the Palladium is a new headquarters for the Butler's Pantry, also built by Gilded Age.
"Our first event, November 7, will feature a 16-piece jazz band for the Landmarks Association's 50th Anniversary Gala. It's a perfect combination because they do preservation of old buildings and we've done that here at the Palladium," stated Hawkey.
Just as the dilapidated City Hospital found new life as an elegant condominium complex, the Palladium Saint Louis, with it's platinum blend of historic and modern amenities, may indeed have found the perfect space for the landmark social scene. For more information, call 314-799-8886.
The 6,500 square-foot Palladium, featuring large classic palladian windows, is crowned with a replica of the historic copper cupola, similar to the cupolas on The Georgian Condominiums.
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Bissell Mansion Restaurant and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Presents
'A Christmas Killing'
(Murder of Ebenezer Scrooge)
November - December 2009
You are invited to the annual Christmas Party for the firm of Scrooge and Marley, hosted by that lovable couple, Bob and Caroline Cratchit.
Many friends and co-workers will be there, including Dawn Fall, (Scrooge's cute, but flighty secretary), Tiny Tim, (the Cratchit's annoying, ukulele-toting son, and a special surprise visit by the Three Wise Guys: Melchior, Balthazar, and Curly. Sadly, old man Scrooge himself also makes a surprise visit. Everybody hates that guy. Bob Cratchit dreams up a plan to scare Scrooge to death: disguise the Three Wise Guys as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and have them visit Scrooge at night. But when Scrooge really does end up dead, suspicions abound.
Who killed Ebenezer Scrooge? It could have been anyone ... even YOU! Don't miss out on all the holiday cheer.
Make your reservations now; It would be a CRIME to miss out on this much FUN! Call the Bissell Mansion at 314-533-9830 or 1-800-690-9838.
Archived St. Louis Fine Restaurant News:
 Hard Times for Restaurants Good Times for Diners
Virginia Restaurants Urged to Go Smoke-Free
Restaurants Join Forces to Relieve Hunger and Reduce Food Waste in America
Red Kitchen & Bar Celebrates Official Grand Opening
Diners Seek 'Greener' Restaurants, Greater Value, Healthier Foods and Local Ingredients
Urban Eats Café to Support Development of New Renewable Energy Sources
U.S. Military Veteran Opens Jennings Store Under Little Caesars Veterans Program
Terrace View at City Garden to Create New Urban Dining Experience
Legendary Porter's Steakhouse in Collinsville Re-Opens with New Look and Dining Experience
Chef Trosch Joins Lumière Place from the World-Renowned Fontainebleau Resort
National Restaurant Association Calls on 111th Congress to Quickly Enact Food Safety Reforms
Restaurant Operators More Pessimistic About Sales Growth in Coming Months
Healthy Kids' Meals, Local Produce, Mini Desserts Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009
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Bissell Mansion Restaurant and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
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