Amy Burger
Writer
As a seasoned freelance journalist and public relations specialist, Amy Burger (she/her) has written for numerous local publications about a wide range of topics including interior design, architecture, music, theatre, art, food and parenting. She is a firm believer that all pizza should be thin crust and covered in provel cheese. Amy is a longtime resident of Kirkwood who, when not writing or going to concerts, is busy raising two daughters. For more information, visit amyburger.com.
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Contributions
Sew Crafty
First through a youth academy and now with a new online portal, Olivia Rae Davis wants to get more people…
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Raising the Bar
With ethically sourced cacao and local raw honey, Cam and Haley Loyet’s Honeymoon Chocolates makes bean-to-bar craft chocolate in its…
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Turning the Tables
David Stine crafts one-of-a-kind wood furniture for restaurants and homes around the country, all made from fallen trees on his…
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Reclaimed
Treasure
With Refab, Eric Schwarz gives new life to St. Louis' past by repurposing the pieces of its architectural history.
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The Power of Plants
Mónica Carlsen, a Venezuelan immigrant and plant biologist with the Missouri Botanical Garden, is inspiring the next generation of budding…
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Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future
Michael Allen pushes back against the traditional view of preservation, and wants St. Louisans to embrace and appreciate all parts…
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Hope and Heart
Valeda Keys turns strength into action as she helps St. Louis women recover from breast cancer.
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Fresh From the Vine
Tony White’s locally grown tomatoes are the not-so-secret ingredients in many St. Louis chefs’ acclaimed dishes.
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Masters of Light
Just as their great-great grandfather did, Aaron Frei and his siblings are coloring St. Louis with hand-crafted stained glass.
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Appetite for Action
De Nichols and the FoodSpark team bring social change to the potluck table.
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Open Invitation
The tech community in St. Louis is reaching out to diverse groups, and the nation is taking notice.
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Food for Thought
The Chicago Tribune is impressed with the St. Louis dining scene, but there’s plenty more for the newspaper to discover.
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Speaking the Language
St. Louis is positioning job seekers for global opportunities.
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