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28 Sexy Photos From the Grand Opening of Social House II

By on Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 6:02 pm

After plenty of controversy over its near-topless wait staff, the haven of body paint and pasties known as Social House II opened in University City in March. RFT followed this sports bar and grill's fight to move into the Delmar Loop and even reviewed its menu -- but it wasn't until Friday that we got to attend Social House II's official grand opening. Complete with free cocktails and food, giveaways and live entertainment, the party celebrated the grand opening in style -- making a compelling case that body paint is here to stay.

After plenty of controversy over its near-topless wait staff, the haven of body paint and pasties known as Social House II opened in University City in March. RFT followed this sports bar and grill's fight to move into the Delmar Loop and even reviewed its menu -- but it wasn't until Friday that we got to attend Social House II's official grand opening. Complete with free cocktails and food, giveaways and live entertainment, the party celebrated the grand opening in style -- making a compelling case that body paint is here to stay.

06/03/2016
Photos by Steve Truesdell http://stevetruesdellphotography.com/
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The front door of Social House II seems innocent enough.
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The front door of Social House II seems innocent enough.
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Inside, though, you quickly realize these aren't your average wait staff uniforms.
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Inside, though, you quickly realize these aren't your average wait staff uniforms.
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Owner John Racanelli and his wife pose with Corissa.
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Owner John Racanelli and his wife pose with Corissa.
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Corissa welcomes patrons.
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Corissa welcomes patrons.
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Moon from 105.7 The Point, Greek Fire and a dozen other bands performed for the opening.
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Moon from 105.7 The Point, Greek Fire and a dozen other bands performed for the opening.
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Plenty of patrons were in attendance.
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Plenty of patrons were in attendance.
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Molly shows off her love for the Stones.
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Molly shows off her love for the Stones.
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Grant and Will are very fond of near-topless waitresses.
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Grant and Will are very fond of near-topless waitresses.
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"Daddy's Lil Monster" is in the house.
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"Daddy's Lil Monster" is in the house.
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Madeline shows off the artwork.
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Madeline shows off the artwork.
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A patron snaps a selfie with the staff.
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A patron snaps a selfie with the staff.
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Owner John Racanelli and some of the staff salute the Chamber of Commerce.
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Owner John Racanelli and some of the staff salute the Chamber of Commerce.
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Wesley and Alison Patterson of Bonne Terre think topless waitresses are "fantastic!" Of the concept, he says, "It's new and fresh."
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Wesley and Alison Patterson of Bonne Terre think topless waitresses are "fantastic!" Of the concept, he says, "It's new and fresh."
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India seats some customers.
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India seats some customers.
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Birds and flowers. How could anyone find that objectionable?
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Birds and flowers. How could anyone find that objectionable?
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Monica and Anna dig the new bar but "would like to see a bar with something for the ladies. Like artistic penises."
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Monica and Anna dig the new bar but "would like to see a bar with something for the ladies. Like artistic penises."
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Corissa waits on customers on the screened-in patio.
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Corissa waits on customers on the screened-in patio.
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Cara says to stop by and say hello.
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Cara says to stop by and say hello.
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Pasties blend in to the background.
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Pasties blend in to the background.
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Owner John Racanelli raises a machete for the ribbon cutting.
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Owner John Racanelli raises a machete for the ribbon cutting.
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