🔥 JOIN US AT ADULT SUMMER CAMP ON JUNE 21ST FOR A SLOW-BURN WELLNESS TAKEOVER WITH CAMP... YA KNOW! 🔥

Step into a world of plant-based relaxation while fully immersing yourself in the nostalgic vibes of an '80s/'90s-themed Adult Summer Camp at Work & Leisure! Expect all your favorite childhood games—Bocce Ball, Red Rover, Duck Duck Goose—plus friendship bracelet making, incredible cocktails, and beats that will keep the vibe smokin’ all night!

At Camp, the mission is simple yet powerful: to provide top-quality, locally grown products while nurturing the very culture that surrounds them. They don’t just sell products; they create conversations, connections, and experiences that uplift and celebrate the community.

Throughout the night, they’ll be offering education, guidance, and insights—so whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just dipping your toes in, welcome to 'Camp'—where every interaction feels like coming home.

🔥 Doors open at 6 PM | 21+ event | Come ready to vibe! 🔥

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💎 JUNE 20TH – TROOP BEVERLY HILLS TAKES OVER ADULT SUMMER CAMP! 💎

Pack your pearls, faux fur, and a healthy dose of fabulous because June 20th is about to be the most glamorous, bougie, and over-the-top camp experience of your LIFE. 🌟

For their second—but by no means second-best—takeover of the summer, the culinary geniuses at Tenacious Eats are bringing you a Glamp Camp experience inspired by the cult classic film: TROOP BEVERLY HILLS!

🎬 WAIT… WHAT’S TROOP BEVERLY HILLS? This 1989 comedy gem follows Phyllis Nefler (played by the iconic Shelley Long), a wealthy, fashion-obsessed socialite who transforms a struggling troop of Beverly Hills Girl Scouts into a force to be reckoned with—through shopping, luxury, and an almost illegal amount of style. It’s camp (literally), it’s chic, and it’s the perfect excuse to live your best bougie life for a night.

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:

• A full-on Glamp Camp transformation! Not that Adult Summer Camp isn’t already peak luxury (ahem Lodge & Leisure), but we’re cranking it up.

• Fanciful activities – Think hair feathers, tinsel, shoulder massages, and whatever else feels just extravagant enough.

• GOURMET COOKIE DELIGHTS – Because no troop meeting is complete without them.

• Themed cocktails and mocktails – Pinkies up, darlings. 🍸

• DRESS CODE? Break out your fanciest Girl Scout uniforms, vintage Beverly Hills glam, or just go full Phyllis Nefler and show up dripping in gold.

🍽 WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD?! Well, this is a Tenacious Eats event, so you already know it’s going to be NEXT LEVEL.

🔥 WHO IS TENACIOUS EATS? Tenacious Eats, led by the renowned Chef Liz Schuster, is famous for cinematic dining experiences that are as delicious as they are immersive. Every event features a custom-curated, multi-course menu that ties directly into the film, blending high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients with a touch of culinary madness. Each menu is uniquely designed for the movie—sometimes it’s literal, sometimes it’s an inspired interpretation, but it’s always unforgettable.

📅 DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM. Tickets may be available at the door, but why gamble? Get yours now.

💎 THIS IS THE ULTIMATE GIRLS' NIGHT OUT—DON’T MISS IT! 💎 See you on Mt. Midtown!

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📢 JUNE 19TH – THE POOL-LESS POOL PARTY YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED! 🩳🍹

Alright, campers—it's time to raid your closets, dig through that dusty attic box, and unearth your finest summer attire because June 19th is gonna be hotter than a dashboard in July. Adult Summer Camp at Work & Leisure—aka Lodge & Leisure—is throwing the most legendary Pool-less Pool Party of the year!

🔥 **“Wait… a pool-less pool party?”**🔥 That’s right. No pool. No problem. Who needs water when you have cold drinks, hot beats, delicious eats, and the collective delusion that we’re lounging by the shore?

🎵 What’s on deck?

• Chill summer vibes bumpin’ from the speakers – Think poolside beats without the lifeguard whistle ruining the fun.

• Ice-cold cocktails, mocktails & refreshing sips – Hydration is key, even when the only water around is in your drink.

• Mouthwatering bites from Tenacious Eats – Because nothing says “beach party” like gourmet camp cuisine.

• Prime lounge real estate – No need to fight for a pool chair. Just kick back, soak up the (imaginary) sun, and vibe out.

👙 DRESS CODE? Come in your cutest summertime fit, or lean fully into the "dad-on-vacation" aesthetic with jorts and a suspiciously stained white tank. In fact… we might just be handing out door prizes for the best AND worst outfits. So go ahead, commit to the bit.

🚪 Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets may be available at the door, but don’t risk missing out—grab yours early!

💦 NO POOL. NO RULES. JUST VIBES. See you there! 🍹🏖️🔥

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JUNE 18TH – TIE-DYE NIGHT AT ADULT SUMMER CAMP 2025! 🎨🌈

🚨 Warning: This event may cause extreme joy, uncontrollable laughter, and an overwhelming urge to tie-dye every piece of clothing you own. Proceed with caution.

🎨 Let’s Get Messy!Back by popular demand—it’s TIE-DYE NIGHT! Join us at Lodge & Leisure for the most colorful, chaotic, and downright groovy event of Adult Summer Camp 2025! Whether you’re a tie-dye pro or someone who accidentally turns their laundry pink, this night is for YOU.

🌀 What’s Included?✅ Choose Your Canvas! Upon check-in, select from an assortment of items to tie-dye—OR bring your own! Got an old tee? A plain hoodie? Leggings in desperate need of personality? Let’s fix that.✅ Dye Stations Galore! We’re setting up multiple tables throughout the space with all the materials you need to make wearable masterpieces.✅ Themed Cocktails by Raven! Sip on something psychedelic—who knew a drink could be this fun AND taste this good? 🍹✨✅ Insanely Delicious Food by Chef Liz of Tenacious Eats! If you’ve ever wanted your tastebuds to do a happy dance, this is their moment. Crazy flavors, out-of-this-world bites—prepare to be amazed.✅ Games & Activities! Because nothing says camp nostalgia like a little friendly competition.✅ Photo Booth by Fête Booth & Endless Photo Ops! Capture the vibrance, chaos, and possibly a few dye-stained fingers in a ridiculous amount of photos.

🏕️ The Party Goes Down at Mt. Midtown!Lodge & Leisure’s transformation into a psychedelic paradise is one you cannot miss.

This is a 21+ event! Tie-dye your heart out, sip something spectacular, and let’s make some beautiful (and probably messy) memories!

🎟️ Grab your friends, grab a drink, and let’s get dye-hard. 💀🌈

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TENACIOUS EATS TURNS UP AND TURNS OUT, BRINGING YOU THE BRUNCHIEST OF THE BRUNCHES

🦸‍♂️ JUNE 15TH – THE ULTIMATE FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT ADULT SUMMER CAMP! 🍳🥓

Listen up, Dads, Dad-adjacents, Dad-appreciators, and anyone who loves a good meal and bad jokes. It’s Father’s Day, and we’re celebrating the best way possible – with food, booze, and an overwhelming amount of Dad energy.

📅 SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH ⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM 🎟 21+ | TICKETS INCLUDE 1 FREE MIMOSA (BECAUSE EVEN DADS DESERVE A LITTLE SPARKLE) ✨

WHAT TO EXPECT:

👕 More dad jokes than you can shake a New Balance sneaker at (ex: I only know 25 letters of the alphabet… I don’t know Y.) 🥓 A brunch menu packed with all the meaty, cheesy, carby, and “Dad-approved” goodness you could ever dream of, created by the legendary Tenacious Eats. 🍳 Locally sourced ingredients – because real dads appreciate quality craftsmanship (even in their eggs). 🛠 A special Dad-Vibes corner featuring activities like Who Can Fall Asleep in a Lawn Chair the Fastest and Competitive Thermostat Adjusting. 👔 “Best Dad Fit” contest – bonus points for cargo shorts, BBQ-stained polos, and socks with sandals.

MENU:

Waffle-Palooza

Cornmeal waffles with the following toppings:

Missouri Maple Syrup and whipped butter! 

Red Rooster - Hot buttered chicken, ranch cream and french onion. - fried egg optional. 

Babe the Blue Ox - shaved ribeye, Gorgonzola cheese and shallot - fried egg optional. 

Tickled Pink - hickory smoked bacon, sharp cheddar mornay and roasted apple - fried egg optional. 

King Louie - chocolate ganache, unsweetened coconut and brûlée banana. 

Country Boy - Strawberries served with house-made bourbon whipped cream. 

WHO IS TENACIOUS EATS?

If your dad is the king of the grill, Chef Liz Schuster is the queen of EVERYTHING ELSE. Tenacious Eats isn’t just food; it’s an experience. Famous for film-inspired, multi-course dinners and next-level culinary wizardry, this team takes brunch and elevates it to legendary status. Think handcrafted flavors, ridiculous attention to detail, and a meal so good your dad might actually cry (but will say “I’m not crying, you’re crying”).

🥂 BONUS: Yes, there will be mimosas. Yes, Dad will insist he doesn’t want one. Yes, he will “just take a sip” and then finish the whole thing.

🔥 So grab your dad, your dad-like figure, or just come for the food and dad energy. It’s the most fun you can have without having to fix a leaky faucet.

🚪 DOORS OPEN AT 11 AM – SEE YOU AT LODGE & LEISURE!

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Hey STL!

Adult Summer Camp is in FULL SWING for the at Work & Leisure

The Diaper Bank of STL will also be on-site, sharing their mission and accepting donations of non-perishable food items, feminine hygiene products, diapers, baby formula, and more.

At Work & Leisure, we’re all about lifting up our city and highlighting all the good. We can't wait to see you at Adult Summer Camp 2025

About Diaper Bank of Greater St. Louis

The Diaper Bank of Greater St. Louis ensures that families across the St. Louis region have access to essential hygiene items like diapers, period products, and basic needs supplies. Their mission is to strengthen families and create a healthier community by addressing basic material needs with dignity and compassion.

Learn more or donate directly at www.stldiaperbank.org.

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🔪 FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH – SCARY STORIES AT ADULT SUMMER CAMP 2025! 🔪

Join us for a spine-chilling night at Adult Summer Camp, where Work & Leisure welcomes the legendary Chef Liz of Tenacious Eats for an unforgettable dinner and horror experience!

🌲 Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake… if you dare! 🌲While the original Friday the 13th plays, you’ll be fully immersed in the horror with:🍽️ A three-course gourmet dinner, expertly crafted by Tenacious Eats🍸 A cash bar featuring killer cocktails🕹️ Games & trivia during intermissions📸 Endless photo ops to capture the madness

About Tenacious Eats:🔥 Working exclusively with locally produced ingredients and rare imported finds, Chef Liz curates a brand-new menu for every film. Whether it’s a literal take on a scene or an inspired interpretation, every dish is designed to bring the movie to life—one bite at a time.

🍽️ Menu Coming Soon!

🎟️ Tickets are limited—don't wait! Doors at 6 PM.🔞 21+ only—no exceptions.

You survived summer camp as a kid… but can you survive this night? 😱🌕🪓

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GAMES, ACTIVITIES, PRIZES OH MY!

🏕️ CALLING ALL CAMPERS! 🏕️

Join us on June 12th & June 26th for SCOUT NIGHT at Adult Summer Camp! 🎖️🔥

Throw on your best scout gear and buckle up for a night packed with games, challenges, and nostalgia-fueled fun! Scout Night is all about earning your badges—from birdhouse building to friendship bracelet making, plus classic childhood games with a grown-up twist!

🎶 Vibes & Highlights 🎶🥤 Spiked Capri Suns & handcrafted cocktails🎵 Music pumping through the Lodge & Leisure halls📸 Epic photo ops by Fête Booth🍽️ Delicious eats by Tenacious Eats🏆 Earn badges for every activity—can you collect them all?

Doors open at 6 PM—this 21+ event is gonna be one for the books. Scout’s honor! ✌️🔥

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🎉 HEY ST. LOUIS—IT'S THAT TIME! 🎉

Opening Night of Adult Summer Camp 2025 is finally here! On June 11th, Work & Leisure transforms into Lodge & Leisure on Mt. Midtown, bringing you a summer escape like no other. Now that the snow has melted and Avalanche is behind us, it’s time to throw it back to your 80’s/90’s best self—where childhood nostalgia fills the room with immersive décor, epic games, camp-style activities, themed nights, and unforgettable photo ops!

🌟 Opening Night Highlights 🌟🎶 Live DJ Set by St. Louis’ own DJ So’N’So🍹 Welcome Cocktail or Mocktail to start the night off right🎟️ 50/50 Raffle benefiting the Food Bank of St. Louis & The Diaper Bank of St. Louis🔥 Insanely delicious eats from renowned Chef Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats

All nights of Adult Summer Camp are 21+—no exceptions! Can’t make it to Opening Night? No worries! Check out our 3-week event calendar, packed with something fresh and exciting every night.

Let’s make Summer ‘25 legendary—see you at the Lodge! 🏕️🔥🍻

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Story

Wallflower is a collaboration between Proper Brands’ charitable arm, the New Growth Horizon Foundation, and Friends For Good.

The event will feature art from over 35 St. Louis-based artists, with every poster being inspired by one of Proper’s award-winning cannabis strains or signature Honeybee edible flavors. All proceeds of poster and ticket sales will go to NAMI St. Louis and The Last Prisoner Project.

Friends For Good brings together groups of creative people to create large-scale collaborative projects that celebrate companies doing good for people and the planet. Friends For Good’s founders, David Rygiol and James Walker, have produced similar charitable art events before under Type Hike and Local Lands.

Purchase your favorite poster beginning May 16th at wallflowerproject.co.

PARED Presents..."Women Owned Wineries/Distilleries From Around the World"

PARED at Work & Leisure
St. Louis, MO

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DateMay 15, 2025 6:00 PM

Admission LevelPriceQuantityPARED Dining Guest$150.00 ($160.49 with service fee

General Admission: for 6 courses, 6 pairings and virutal wine tour. 

PARED Presents..."Women Owned Wineries/Distilleries From Around the World"

     ~  PARED  ~
Located at Work & Leisure
3015 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO. 63103

Thursday, May 15th,
Certified Sommelier Shannon Behren and Executive Chef Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats,
Present their inaugural event for...
     ~    PARED  ~
"One Sommelier and one Chef pairing their passions to tell a story through food and wine."

MENU and PAIRING
Tapiz - Malbec Rose
Argentina
Patricia Artes
Primera Dama
Fresa y Queso
Malbec and cane sugar macerated strawberry with warmed Cremoso cheese and Chipa bread.

Thistle & Weed - Chenin Blanc
South African
Stephanie Wiid
Her Roots Run Deep
Cured Yellowtail
Dill and Meyer lemon cured yellowtail, romaine lettuce and white Shiro miso cream and toasted pine nut.

Furd - Pinot Gris
Alsacian
Melanie Fister
Fille de la Terre
Schnitzel Lapin
Rabbit Schnitzel ale holstein with quail egg, spaetzle with gruyere mornay 
lemon and shallot vinaigrette honey and mustard in an itty bitty farms mini salad of clover.

Tregole - Chianti
Tuscany
Edith and Sophie
Madre e Figlia
Golden Penne Arrabiata
Prima - Golden pomodoro, toasted fennel, fresh basil, crisped guanciale, penne pasta, parmesan and Maldon salt. 
Secondo - Pane Toscano and Golden Pomodoro.

Turley - Zinfandel and Old Vines
California, USA
Christina Turley
A Fathers Daughter
Smoked Beef Filet
Local Beef Filet smoked in tobacco leaf, citrus creamed spinach, pickled cherry tomato and fruited demi glace.

Koval - Gin
Illinois, USA
Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart
A Powerful Feminine Presence
Ube Angel Food Cake
Sweet Ube angel food cake with strawberry, whipped Pandan Chantilly cream, and candied lemon zest.

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About the Event

Get ready to vibe ! Join us for Mix and Mingle, R&B karaoke edition.

When: May 10th

Where: 3015 Locust Street, Saint Louis, MO

Time: 3pm-7pm.

Attire: Floral

Hosted by @NupeOfAllTr4des.
Don’t miss out on the fun! #MixAndMingle #RnBKaraoke #Cocktails #FloralVibes

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Doors open at 11:00AM
Pre-show music, fun and trivia!
Welcome cocktail (Courtesy of Work & Leisure STL)
Full length film begins at 11:30AM "SpaceBalls" 1987 starring Mel Brooks and John Candy!
No dress code. Costumes always encouraged and rewarded!

$50.00 per person: Price includes 5 Planetary Brunch Stations! Full length original film, prizes, games and specialty cocktails available for purchase.
$65.00 per person day of event. Seating is limited and space cannot be guaranteed unless purchased in advance.

Tenacious Eats is...
Unexpected! Visceral! Titillating! Brought to you in High Definition Taste-O-Vision! (Special glasses, not required)

By integrating film and food, Movies for Foodies creates an original experience, a feast for the senses, an event that brings food and film, chefs and diners together.

We only work with locally produced food procured by us and hard-to-find ingredients, imported from places that specialize in them. With each new film, we write a new menu specific to its story. Sometimes the menu is literal and sometimes it is inspired interpretation. In all cases, each dining experience is different because each film is different.

All ticket sales are final. No exchanges and or refunds. Seating is limited and is based on a first come first serve basis.

Please contact us at tenaciouseats@gmail.com with any food restrictions and or dietary needs.

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Doors open at 6:00PM with
Pre-show music, custom popcorn and...
Welcome cocktail (Courtesy of Work & Leisure STL)

No dress code. Costumes always encouraged and rewarded!

Film begins at 6:30PM

$85.00 per person. (Price includes 5 courses, full length original film, prizes, games and specialty cocktails available for purchase)
$105.00 per person day of event. Seating is limited and space cannot be guaranteed unless purchased in advance.

Tenacious Eats is...
Unexpected! Visceral! Titillating! Brought to you in High Definition Taste-O-Vision! (Special glasses, not required)

By integrating film and food, Movies for Foodies creates an original experience, a feast for the senses, an event that brings food and film, chefs and diners together.

We only work with locally produced food procured by us and hard-to-find ingredients, imported from places that specialize in them. With each new film, we write a new menu specific to its story. Sometimes the menu is literal and sometimes it is inspired interpretation. In all cases, each dining experience is different because each film is different.

All ticket sales are final. No exchanges and or refunds. Seating is limited and is based on a first come first serve basis.

Please contact us at tenaciouseats@gmail.com with any food restrictions and or dietary needs.

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The 2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee at Work & Leisure

📅 April 5th, 2025 | ⏰ Doors Open at 6:45 PM | 📍 Work & Leisure, St. Louis

N-E-R-D-S, unite! 🤓🐝 The most hilariously competitive night of the year is back!

Join Work & Leisure, Date Ideas and Things To Do, and Tenacious Eats for the 2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee, where local personalities battle it out for charity, bragging rights, and cash for the cause of their choice. This year, ticket proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis, an incredible organization dedicated to empowering youth through education, mentorship, and enrichment programs.

🎟️ Why You Can’t Miss This:

✅ "School Lunch" Included – But make it gourmet! Renowned Chef Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats is serving up an elevated take on cafeteria classics (drinks not included).

✅ Boozy School Day Fun – Sip handcrafted cocktails by Raven Weinrich of Work & Leisure while reliving your rebellious school days.

✅ Dress Like the Ultimate Spelling Bee Champ – Rock your best highwaters, suspenders, taped glasses, and pocket protectors for a chance at epic giveaways throughout the night!

✅ Games & Shenanigans – Expect paper planes soaring, paper balls flying, and nostalgic doodles in composition books (gel pens provided, of course).

✅ Fête Booth Photo Booth – Strike your best "spelling champ" pose and capture the fun!

✅ Your Favorite STL Celebs & Influencers – Cheer on local TV/radio personalities, musicians, business owners, and influencers as they put their spelling skills (or lack thereof) to the test.

🍽️ Food Menu:

Dirty Dog: Massa dipped all beef Hebrew National hot dogs, spicy queso served with grilled pineapple salsa and chicharron dust.

Mac - a - Rana: Monterrey jack cheese mac n cheese, green onion with “firecracker“ topping. (Spicy heat cheezit, butter, garlic and red pepper flake)

Fruit Cupish: Pineapple, melon and strawberry tossed with tajin.

Eat this first : Dulce de Leche, Mexican chocolate and cafe ole brownie bar.

21+ TO ENTER

🚨 This event was our most requested comeback, and tickets WILL sell fast! Don’t miss out on the laughter, competition, and a night of unforgettable fun.

🎟️ Secure your here ticket now – before it’s too late!

Join us for Mix and Mingle, a R&B karaoke night celebrating Shades of Melanin! Wear your favorite shades of Melanin. There will be a cash bar  as well as food available for purchase.

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AN ALL WOMEN'S VENDOR MARKETPLACE POP-UP W/ TENACIOUS EATS AND SINCERELY, THE CRAFT

Witch, Please! – A Marketplace of Magic & Power Returns

✨ Date: March 29, 2025
✨ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
✨ Location: Work & Leisure, St. Louis
✨ Tickets: $15 (includes bites from Tenacious Eats & a welcome cocktail)

Witch, Please! is back for another night of magic, community, and fierce entrepreneurship! This powerhouse marketplace celebrates the bold, talented women who keep our city thriving, with an all-women lineup of vendors, staff, and bartenders.

🎟️ Your ticket includes:
✔️ Delicious bites from Chef Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats
✔️ A welcome cocktail at the door
✔️ Access to an incredible lineup of vendors and experiences

🛍️ Featured vendors & experiences include:
✨ Mad World Edibles – Indulgent, handcrafted treats
✨ Saint Studios – Tattoos on-site
✨ The Craft – Tarot readings & spiritual insights
✨ And more!

🔥 Support a vital cause: A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the International Institute of St. Louis, helping sustain their crucial work during this time of funding cuts. Additional donations will be collected at check-in for those who wish to contribute further.

🔮 Come early! Doors open at 5 PM, and space for tattoos & readings is first come, first served.

Interested in vending? Email Raven at raven@workandleisurestl.com for more details.

Join us for a night of power, passion, and community! 🖤✨

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Tenacious Eats Presents "The Office" 20th Anniversary Night!

Doors open at 5:00PM with
Pre-show music, snacks and Welcome cocktail
First Episode will begin at 5:30PM followed by the first round of trivia.

$65.00 per person. (Price includes snacks, corporate boxed dinner, full length original episode, 5 rounds of "The Office" trivia, prizes for best look alike, best table and games! And... specialty cocktails available for purchase).

$85.00 per person day of event. Seating is limited and space cannot be guaranteed unless purchased in advance.

Tenacious Eats is...
Unexpected! Visceral! Titillating! Brought to you in High Definition Taste-O-Vision! (Special glasses, not required)

By integrating film and food, Movies for Foodies creates an original experience, a feast for the senses, an event that brings food and film, chefs and diners together.

We only work with locally produced food procured by us and hard-to-find ingredients, imported from places that specialize in them. With each new film, we write a new menu specific to its story. Sometimes the menu is literal and sometimes it is inspired interpretation. In all cases, each dining experience is different because each film is different.

All ticket sales are final. No exchanges and or refunds. Seating is limited and is based on a first come first serve basis.

Please contact us at tenaciouseats@gmail.com with any food restrictions and or dietary needs

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*SOLD OUT*

Tenacious Eats Presents “Clue” 1985

40th Anniversary Celebration!

Menu By: Chef Elizabeth Schuster

First Course:

“Colonel Mustard”

Groninger Mustard Soup

Applewood smoked bacon lardons, shallot, heavy cream, mustard smooth and grainy, chicken

stock, leek and chive.

Second Course:

“Mrs. White”

Black Beluga Lentil Salad Flambe

Fourme d’ Ambert cheese, organic Beluga lentils, lemon, thyme olive oil and brandy poached

pear.

Third Course:

“Mrs. Peacock”

(No not Monkey Brains!)

Chicken Normandy

Apple cider brined air line chicken breast, Granny Smith apple, yukon potato, cream, thyme,

apple cider and white wine served with oven roasted Moroccan beets, supreme citrus and

kumquat.

Fourth Course:

“Mr. Green”

Garlic and Butter Poached Pork Tenderloin.

Pork Tenderloin, baby spinach and ricotta cream, oven roasted garlic, clarified butter served

with chimmichuri roasted baby carrot.

FIfth Course:

“Miss Scarlett”

Amarene Brusche Cherry Frangipane Tart

Amarene Cherry Preserves, butter, almond, sugar served with orange creme anglaise.

Sixth Course:

“Professor Plum”

Honey Poached Plum Cranachan

Plums, whiskey, honey, steel cut oats, sugar and heavy whipping cream.

*SOLD OUT*

Friends, we have a special holiday story we’d like to share.

A story 40 years in the making.

Direct from Chinatown in 1984.

A tale of holiday joy, fuzzy creatures, green death and destruction...

Tenacious Eats and Work & Leisure are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 1984’s

holiday classic “Gremlins”!

Yes, join us in celebrating 40 years of dark, holiday chaos, 80’s haircuts, unhealthy

lifestyles and downright American hubris! Shag carpets, incredible violence in a PG film

and Corey Feldman when he had a bowl cut.

Come join the fun and enjoy the film, 5 courses served during the film, specialty

cocktails, 80’s film trivia, costume contest, door prizes and your own personal Mogwai

direct from Mr. Wing’s Emporium! (Just kidding or ARE we?)

What is Tenacious Eats?

Established 2012

GOAT of all pop ups here in St. Louis!

Unexpected! Visceral! Titillating! Brought to you in High Definition

Taste-O-Vision! (Special glasses, not required)

By integrating film and food, Movies for Foodies creates an original experience, a

feast for the senses, an event that brings food and film, chefs and diners together.

We only work with locally produced food procured by us and hard-to-find

ingredients, imported from places that specialize in them. With each new film, we

write a new menu specific to its story. Sometimes the menu is literal and

sometimes it is inspired by interpretation. In all cases, each dining experience is

different because each film is different.

No dress code. Costumes are always encouraged and rewarded!

Get Tickets Here!

Friends, we have a special holiday story we’d like to share.

A story 40 years in the making.

Direct from Chinatown in 1984.

A tale of holiday joy, fuzzy creatures, green death and destruction...

Tenacious Eats and Work & Leisure are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 1984’s

holiday classic “Gremlins”!

Yes, join us in celebrating 40 years of dark, holiday chaos, 80’s haircuts, unhealthy

lifestyles and downright American hubris! Shag carpets, incredible violence in a PG film

and Corey Feldman when he had a bowl cut.

Come join the fun and enjoy the film, 5 courses served during the film, specialty

cocktails, 80’s film trivia, costume contest, door prizes and your own personal Mogwai

direct from Mr. Wing’s Emporium! (Just kidding or ARE we?)

What is Tenacious Eats?

Established 2012

GOAT of all pop ups here in St. Louis!

Unexpected! Visceral! Titillating! Brought to you in High Definition

Taste-O-Vision! (Special glasses, not required)

By integrating film and food, Movies for Foodies creates an original experience, a

feast for the senses, an event that brings food and film, chefs and diners together.

We only work with locally produced food procured by us and hard-to-find

ingredients, imported from places that specialize in them. With each new film, we

write a new menu specific to its story. Sometimes the menu is literal and

sometimes it is inspired by interpretation. In all cases, each dining experience is

different because each film is different.

No dress code. Costumes are always encouraged and rewarded!

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Welcome to the 3rd Annual BOOBash!

Guaranteed to be THE Halloween party of the year, the evening will include a costume contest, booty shaking music, an enticing silent auction, raffles, Fête Photo Booth, and a Kendra Scott color bar. Work & Leisure provides the ideal party setting where guests can enjoy shuffleboard, bocce ball, foosball, and Halloween flicks. There will be appetizers and a cash bar (BOOBash is a 21+ event). First 50 attendees will receive a complimentary signature drink!

Founded in 2005, Gateway to Hope is a local St. Louis organization whose mission is to champion change by removing barriers to affordable, timely, quality breast healthcare and empowering people to live full and healthy lives. Jenny and Tanya are both passionate about helping those with a breast cancer diagnosis and supporting this incredible organization. We hope you can join us in making this a successful event!

Early Bird Tickets (7/23-9/17): $40

Tickets purchased after 9/17: $50

Tickets are limited, so get yours today!

Auction & raffle payment options: Cash & Venmo (preferred), credit cards will also be accepted

There is ample street parking and a public lot by Work & Leisure.

Thank you so much to our event sponsors:

Encourage Coaching; Luna Atelier Skin

Brick City Yoga; SPACE Architecture & Design; Sotiriou Wilmowski LLC; Michele Grainger with USA Mortgage

Emilie Hensley

Are you interested in becoming a BOOBash sponsor?

Sponsorship Levels:

Training Bra: $100 - 1 ticket plus recognition on event signage

Bralette: $300 - 2 tix plus recognition on event signage

Sports Bra: $500 - 4 tix plus recognition on event signage and during spoken remarks

Bustier: $1000 - 6 tix plus recognition on event promotional materials, event signage, and spoken remarks

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🔥 Gear up for the next XD Throwdown, part of St. Louis Design Week 2024! 🔥

Two teams. One stage. A head-to-head competition where creativity meets purpose. Watch as teams craft bold, human-centered solutions to a real-world challenge revealed that night, all in front of a live crowd! Using fast-paced, collaborative methods, they’ll work to solution against a problem space that matters to St. Louis.

Mingle with others in the design and research community as the teams work in the background, or take advantage of opportunities to get involved in the ideation throughout the night.

This is where the spark of human-centric insights meets the energy of live competition. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the action during St. Louis Design Week. Reserve your spot now and witness something truly inspiring.

Buy an à la carte ticket to XD Throwdown here, or cruise over to the Design Week site to buy an all access pass to all Design Week events.

Doors open at 5:30 PM; Event begins at 6:15 PM.

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Calling all cat ladies and powerful women! Join us for the 1st annual “Witch Please!” at Work & Leisure on Friday, September 13th, from 6 PM to 10 PM. This unique, women-centered event will feature delicious bites crafted by the talented Chef Liz of Tenacious Eats, alongside a diverse lineup of women-led vendors.

Explore offerings from tattoo artists at Saint Studios Salon & Gallery, dance to the beats spun by DJ Maxxa, capture memories at the FeteBooth photobooth, and engage in lot’s of games and activities like cat adoptions, voter registration, tarot readings, palm readings, and more. This is the perfect opportunity to gather your girls for a memorable night out.

Tickets are just $15 and include food and entry. Group discounts are available for parties of 6 or more. With an all-women staff and vendor lineup, “Witch Please!” promises to be a night of empowerment, fun, and community!

Don’t miss out—secure your spot for an unforgettable evening!

Use promo code: COVEN for 10% off groups of 6 people or more

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Join the Beat at MATI: The Ultimate Music Celebration!

For those unfamiliar, MATI stands for Music At The Intersection, affectionately pronounced as "MATTY". And guess what? It's not just any festival—it's been listed alongside Coachella and Bonnaroo in People Magazine as a TOP music festival in 2024!

MATI isn't just about music; it's a journey through St. Louis' rich musical, cultural, and artistic heritage. This civic-led effort, presented by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation and sponsored by the likes of Steward Family Foundation, St. Louis Arts, Ameren, World Wide Technology, and St. Louis City Soccer Club, promises an experience like no other.

Exciting news alert! Work and Leisure, along with other members of the Locust Business District, are proud to be part of an expansion of the festival. Picture this: a space that resembles the workings of South x Southwest, right here in St. Louis!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 12th, as members of the Locust Business District open their venues from 10 am until 10 pm. And guess where the ultimate stop is? You got it—Work & Leisure!

We're adopting a "House Party" theme, and you're invited to the ultimate Beats & Brunch with DJ Mauf spinning the hottest tunes and mouthwatering food from The Table STL. But wait, there's more! Come lunchtime, get ready to have your taste buds slapped silly by another local chef, while enjoying an exciting and informative panel of musical guests. From producers to artists, these panelists will spill the beans on the ins and outs, pros and cons of being in the music business.

After that, hang with the community during Happy Hour, where you'll savor delicious bites, crafted cocktails, and, of course, more music!

3rd Annual Awards Ceremony

Thursday, Sep 5, 2024 @ 7:00 PM CDT • $25.00

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The 48 Hour Film Project is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world, spanning 120 cities and inspiring the creation of over 5,000 short films each year. Tonight, we celebrate the ones made right here in St. Louis!

Join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and cinematic brilliance at our 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony, where we honor the incredible talent of our St. Louis teams. Walk the purple carpet in style - whether you’re rocking a tux or a t-shirt, make a statement and get ready to celebrate everything you pulled off in just 48 hours!

Cheer for our award nominees and enjoy a special screening of the top 3 films before we reveal which one will earn the title "Best of St. Louis" and advance to the international competition. And, of course, we’ll continue our tradition of celebrating short films with very tall trophies!

The evening will also feature a live performance by Lofty's Comet, along with delicious cocktails from Work & Leisure’s cash bar and light snacks to keep you energized throughout the festivities.