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01.06.2009 10:01 am

What should George Clooney do while he’s in town?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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George Clooney

George Clooney

As we brainstormed this idea in the newsroom, my colleague Amanda St. Amand had a quick answer: George Clooney should visit her house! Put aside the fact that Mandy is married. She’d be happy to send him a MapQuest link to her abode.

But with the hunky movie star coming to town to film Up in the Air, we thought it would be fun to recommend stuff Clooney should be sure to do while he’s in the area. Crews were supposed to start setting up yesterday and production could be going on for about five months.

No idea yet how long Clooney will be in the ‘hood. But let’s assume it’ll be for a few months, on-and-off. Besides the Arch and the brewery tour (which I shared with my brother’s family over Christmas), what else would you recommend?

Oh, and one last thing: If you think this is a dumb topic, keep your thoughts to yourself and go over here, where I’m sure you can find a nice discussion about Iraq, or the banking crisis.

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Hey, George -
Fall in love with a talented blonde (from Illinois) while you’re here, and hear our world-class symphony while you’re at it:

Verdi’s Requiem
Powell Symphony Hall
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 8pm or Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 8pm
David Robertson, conductor
Christine Brewer, soprano
You won’t reget a moment of it.

— StL fan
2:42 pm January 6th, 2009

I think he should contact Gerrard Butler and the rest of the crew from the movie “The Game of Their Lives.” They had such a good time here that many of them paid their own way back for the premier!

— Jeff
2:44 pm January 6th, 2009

The Basilica is a must… I’m impressed myself that it’s right here in St. Louis! The first time I walked in it I was floored.

Also… just for fun… dinner and ghost tour at the Lemp Mansion…

I also agree with the post that mentions Fast Eddie’s. That’d be hysterical.

And of course… all the basics… Forest Park and the museums, The City Museum, Delmar Loop, CWE, Soulard/Soulard Market, Lafayette Sq. Park, The Hill, Washington Avenue… etc… etc…

— Dani Mann
2:45 pm January 6th, 2009

Maybe George should take a tour of our school systems and figure out a way that he and his well off friends could help out Middle America?

— Sara
2:45 pm January 6th, 2009

I think George should visit Winghaven in O’Fallon, I’d gladly show him around town:-)

— Karen
2:46 pm January 6th, 2009

George should check out the South City Diner on South Grand, open 24 hrs Fri, Sat, Sun. Feathuring one of the best people watching spots along with the Lou’s best burger, the Big Daddy Burger.

If he’s bored on a Sunday morning, then he could visit my church http://www.arkofsafety.cc and hear the best gospel music in the St. Louis area.

— Janis Woehler
2:46 pm January 6th, 2009

Oh, and as much as I love George Clooney, (and I do), I am really hoping he doesn’t bring his new girlfriend Paris Hilton along with him.

She’ll just run around buying out all of the good handbags and shoes, and there will be none left for the rest of us.

So selfish!!!

— Joey
2:51 pm January 6th, 2009

Mr. Clooney DEFINATELY needs to visit FAILONI’S on Manchester in Dogtown on any THURSDAY nite…..the watering hole that all the celebs visit when in St. Louis!

— suedue
2:53 pm January 6th, 2009

What I LOVE about St. Louis is there are so many different places to go. You have the Central West End, Laclede’s Landing, West Port Plaza, Delmar Loop, Soulard etc. I love to take people all those places and just hang out and people watch. Of course in his case, that might not work out so well. Depending on what kind of interests he has, St. Louis is sure to have it!!! Welcome George!!

— Sharon
2:53 pm January 6th, 2009

Having lived in St. Louis for two years (I’m a middle-aged white guy who’s lived around the country), I think Cluny’s best options for free time are shuttling up to Chicago and taking a few days back on the West Coast. St. Louis is marked by 2nd rate dining, class B entertainment, people who think more of themselves than the should, and boredom.

As for the recommendations about Italian dining on the Hill, a visit to Little Italy in NYC, Philadephia, Baltimore or even Pittsburgh who demonstrate what trash is served by the Italian restaurants on the Hill.

While there’s lots of money in St. Louis Country, the area is far from being vital and dynamic. It’s really time for a reality check.

— stlisabore
2:53 pm January 6th, 2009

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