Posts Tagged ‘Gary Pinkel’

Aaron Teitelbaum, chef and partner at Herbie’s, was mum the other night about rumors, that he and his group will convert their successful Monarch Restaurant ‘s menu into all-creole fare.  As for Herbie’s, the staff is now boasting about its all gluten-free menu
as well as the blue plate special offered between 5-6 p.m. . .St. Charles High alum Ryan Coyne will be on the card Saturday on HBO.  Coyne is the three-time Golden Glove  winner and undefeated  in 14  fights.  He played football at Mizzou for two years under Gary Pinkel and then turned to boxing.  He graduated from Lindenwood University with a 3.5 GPA in political science and public management. . .There they were, dropping charisma all over the place.  I mean “the birthday group,” who have been celebrating each other’s natal day for 30 years.  This time it was at Frank & Helen’s Pizzeria.  Through the years they have been supportive of each other and their families through illnesses, deaths and their newbies.  The group is comprised of Joanne Campbell, Mary DeLong, Joanne Fehling, Sue Reid, Maggie Ryan, Mary Kaye Sullivan and Gina Murphey.  Class?  You bet. They always reserve a side table or booth to avoid annoying other diners. . . Plaudits for Sinatra song-stylist Mark Richman, who currently fills the bill at The Sands (nee Frailey’s sports bar) in Kenrick Plaza.  The guy is getting standing ovations at a number of casinos where he performs. He does it his way and does it well.