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Above: Contemplating the $7.25 Budweiser

We had a great, emotionally and spiritually charged visit to the new crib of the Redbirds. We saw a 1-0 loss to the Reds, in what was the ultimate pitcher's duel.
The Ballpark has a great feel already and the skyline view is fabulous. Note to Mike: St Louis is still filled with ugly women.
We started the evening off with the obligatory pregame meal at Charlie Gitto's.....the Linguine Sciliatta was exceptional. Alas, Charlie was in the building for our early dinner...scuttlebutt has it that he may be in Chi town for a mob boss meeting.
Stayed at the Millenium Riverfront where I scored a $69 rate...plus $16 to park - but the rooms were very nice and had a great view of the Tums building.
Saturday morning we visited "The Hill" in search of Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiolo's birthplace...no luck. However, we ran across a quaint little Italian bakery where canoli and ricotta puffs were available....this is a must stop from now on.
Mike Shannon's new restaraunt is in the building due west of the old Marriott..now a Hilton...looks pretty neat and they have an outdoor bar as well.
We still need to get a date for the family trip....tickets will be tough but yours truly is now a member of the Prime Seat Club....a very august group with very high standards for membership-----a $35 contribution!