Posts Tagged ‘Sweetie Pie’s’

Mo. Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder got high-fives from a gaggle of the 71,000 participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  Kinder, a Republican, ran in the 5K section.  Overdupois Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon also competed.  (Maybe his weight gain can be attributed to his recent visit at Sweetie Pie’s.)  Slim Mayor Francis Slay kicked off the ceremonies in his Polo shirt – sans his usual natty suit.  Juan Carlos Antolinez was on hand as was his wife, Mo. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, a breast cancer survivor, who tagged along.  Her bro, Cong. Russ Carnahan, made a cameo. Some women oggled over State Rep Chris Carter‘s buffed torso as he made it through the finish line with his adorable Naomi West. Martin Casas, prez of the Young Democrats, was raced, while his soul mate, Katie Casas cooled her jets at home with their newborn Sophie Ann.

NBA's great Magic Johnson (center) with four Sweetie Pies servers and general manager (far right) Tim Norman, son of owner's Robbie Montgomery.

Former NBA champ and entrepreneur Magic Johnson brought a party of 20, including players, coaches and his pop to Sweetie Pie’s after the NCAA men’s tourney, to celebrate the win of his Michigan State victory. Dinner included a healthy fare of baked chicken. Johnson was given space during the meal, after which about 200 diners grabbed their cell-photo gear to shoot the happening. Guests were still rollicking over a gaffe by a CNN Cable sportscaster, who heralded, “We’ll see you in St. Louis at the N-Double-ACP Men’s Tournament.”

BET show host, comedienne and Oscar winner, Mo’Nique, while on Fox2 with Kevin Steincross, mentioned she was on the prowl for a soul food restaurant in our town, and the former plus-size entertainer added she’d snub diet food.  On the air, Steincross recommended Sweetie Pie’s on Manchester.  Its owner is former Ike Turner warbler,  Robbie Montgomery.  Mo’Nique arrived at the eatery with an entourage of 10, including two

Oscar Winner Mo-Nique, Robbie Montgomery of Sweetie Pies and Rev. Earl E. Nance, Jr., of Heat-Up St. Louis.

bodyguards and road manager, Rob Wilkins.  She had just been to a photo shoot for the Girl Scouts along with 13 other women, who are being feted in April for their outstanding leadership. On hand to greet the star was notable fan the Rev. Earl Nance, Jr., a Heat Up St. Louis biggie, and Whirl pub Gentry Trotter.  Mo’Niique’s faves – fried chicken, mac and cheese and fried Jack Salmon – were served.  Members of the crew chowed down on fried catfish filets, mixed cabbage, homemade cornbread, candied yams and okra. Other notables on the scene were  the Black Rep’s Ron and Heather Himes, Cong. Lacy Clay’s assistant Dawn Fuller, LeRoy Wilson,Vanessa Hughes and Gateway Classic’s new CEO Rich Gray.  Mo’Nique requested a takeout and was last spotted at Black Dress vintage shop on Manchester. How, “Precious”!’