John Lore Photo & Video

07/07/2026

05/21/2026

If you are into design and architecture you should go to this

YOU need to see your work projected on the BIG SCREEN for all St. Louis to see at the 3rd Annual SOPHI Awards presented by Sophisticated Living St. Louis.

There's only ONE way to make that happen. Submit your work.

If you work in the design, architecture, or building industries, WE WANT YOU.

Register now. TheSOPHIawards.com

Early bird discount thru June 1.

Awards soirée November 12th.

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01/24/2026

01/15/2026

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Nostalgia Kitchen’s apple cobbler deserved a spotlight—so we made one.

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12/07/2025

There’s something mesmerizing about watching true craftsmanship up close. Seeing Brandon Benack create handmade pasta — each cut, fold, and roll done with intention — feels like watching an art form come alive. The tools, the tradition, the rhythm… it’s a process that turns simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

12/05/2025

We had the privilege of photographing Chef Brandon Benack for his feature in Sophisticated Living Magazine. Known for his artistry with hand-crafted pasta, he now brings that culinary experience directly into clients’ homes. Arriving with a curated collection of traditional tools and a well-worn board, he transforms kitchens into immersive showcases of old-world Italian technique and precision.

Watching him work is magic… and yes, we even tried the pasta. It REALLY is as good as they say. 😄🍝

So grateful to capture this story for Sophisticated Living Magazine.