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Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.
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- 2 weeks ago27 min
Halloween Pop-Up Bars in St. Louis
In this thrilling Halloween episode of Arch Eats, join me, Julie Lally, as we explore the spooktacular world of pop-up bars in St. Louis. Joined by my guests Cheryl and George, we dive into the city's vibrant Halloween scene, featuring 13 uniquely themed bars that promise a hauntingly good time. From the heavy metal vibes of Nightmare on 12th Street at EatCrow to the immersive experience at Spirits of the Bayou, we cover it all. Discover the creative cocktails and festive menus at venues like The Vampire Bar and the Wizarding Halloween Pop-Up at Salvage Yard. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly outing or an adult-only adventure, St. Louis offers something for everyone this spooky season. Tune in for tips on reservations and what to expect at each pop-up!
- Oct 6, 202625 min
The Best $10 Lunches in St. Louis
There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but you can still get a cheap one. In this episode, George and Cheryl are joined by freelance food writer Felina Meier who has scoured the metro in search of the best lunchtime bargains. Felina did something that George and Cheryl thought was unthinkable: she found 15 places where you can get an exceptional meal for under ten dollars, all locally sourced from some of St. Louis’ most beloved restaurant names. From steaming hot soup dumplings to Jack in the Box inspired tacos, Felina shares her picks for the best lunch deals that will keep your belly full and your wallet fat. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-78 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 This episode is presented by The 314 Podcast Live. If you’re curious about the people and stories behind St. Louis’ restaurant scene, you won’t want to miss The 314 Podcast Live featuring Katie Lee on October 21 at .ZACK. Presented by Russell Construction, St. Louis Magazine’s Sarah Fenske sits down with restaurateur and entrepreneur Katie Lee to discuss her unconventional path and new memoir, Unemployable: The Katie Lee Story. Get tickets at https://www.stlmag.com/314-podcast-live/ New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com
- Oct 1, 202633 min
Danny Meyer on the Future of Hospitality
Last weekend, restaurateur Danny Meyer visited St. Louis to launch his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right?, ahead of its national release on September 29. SLM’s George Mahe sat down with Meyer to discuss the new book and his first, Setting the Table, along with hot-button topics including AI in restaurants, GLP-1 drugs and their impact on menus, content creators, shifting tipping practices, and food delivery’s effect on hospitality. Listen or watch to learn why Mahe calls Meyer “the most respected restaurant owner in America.” Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-77 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com
- Sep 22, 202636 min
The Best New Fall Patios in St. Louis
The oppressive heat has finally broken, and George and Cheryl are celebrating the start of fall’s outdoor dining season with an episode dedicated to their favorite new restaurant patios. Over the past year, they’ve seen some excellent al fresco options added to the St. Louis dining landscape and are excited to share their picks for where to enjoy the cooler temps and autumn foliage while noshing on some great food. From brisket in St. Albans to a cafe for picky eaters in Lafayette Square, they’ll let you in on where you should be dining right now when you want to bask in the splendor of this glorious time of year. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-76 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 This episode is presented by Herbie’s and supported by Saint Louis Science Center. The holidays are sneaking up fast, and Herbie’s is ready to make your celebration one to remember. From corporate gatherings to festive family dinners and holiday parties, let their team handle the details while you enjoy the occasion. Dates are filling quickly, so book your holiday event at Herbie’s today! Get started at https://herbies.com/ New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.com
- Sep 8, 202636 min
Remembering STL’s Favorite Lost Restaurants Vol. 2
This week on Arch Eats, co-hosts George and Cheryl are taking another trip down memory lane with the second edition of their most missed restaurants series. This time around, they’re touching on places that hold some personal meaning to them—from the first restaurant Cheryl ever dined at to an eatery that George helped adorn in a contemporary paint design. They’ve even included a few recommendations from listeners who shared their own memories of the places they miss the most. See if your favorite is mentioned in this nostalgia-filled episode. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-75 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 This episode is sponsored by Cardinals Nation. Visit the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Ballpark Village at Busch Stadium, to experience the excitement and tradition of Cardinals baseball. Featuring stadiums, players, and championship moments, the Cardinals Museum boasts one of the largest team-specific collections of artifacts and memorabilia in the world. Get tickets. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 25, 202622 min
The Scoop on St. Louis Ice Cream Sandwiches
The kids may be headed back to school, but on Arch Eats, we are squeezing out every last drop of summer with the season’s most nostalgic sweet treat: ice cream sandwiches. In what may be their messiest episode yet, George and Cheryl will walk you through where you can get these novelties, from established local favorites to off-the-radar, secret menu spots. They’ll even give you some pro-tips for which ones travel well and which ones require eating immediately so you don’t suffer the same ice cream soup fate that they do in the studio. And if you want to play a game while you listen to this episode, take a drink—or a bite of ice cream—every time one of them says the word ‘soup.’ It’ll keep you busy. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-74 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 11, 202625 min
Can't-Miss Summer Dishes in St. Louis
It’s peak summer produce season, and the St. Louis dining scene is outdoing itself when it comes to celebrating this most delicious time of year. Arch Eats co-hosts George and Cheryl have tasted their way around town to find the most essential summertime dishes, and in this episode, they’ve curated their top picks so that you can experience the season in its most vibrant splendor. From peaches to BLTs, ice cream sandwiches to gazpacho, listen in to see how to live your most delicious summer ever. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-72 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Union Station. This summer, the St. Louis Aquarium is in its shell-ebration er! Come discover the amazing world of shell-bearing animals, from sea turtles and lobsters to armadillos and more. Enjoy daily interactive activities, educational encounters, Birthday Bash Weekends, Shelfie Stations, summer giveaways, and plenty of family fun. Plan your visit. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 28, 202634 min
A First Look Inside Gamlin’s
For over two decades, Derek Gamlin has been a force in the St. Louis restaurant scene with such beloved spots as Sub Zero Vodka Bar, Gamlin Whiskey House, and 1764 Public House. Now, together with former West End Grill and Pub owner Henry Arciniega, he’s back on the scene with a new concept, Gamlin’s, slated to open next month. In this episode, Gamlin and chef Chris Arnold sit down with host Geoge Mahe to share the inside scoop on what people can expect from this highly-anticipated restaurant. From late night dining to elevated (and complimentary) water service, they dish on all the details that will leave you excited for this thrilling addition the St. Louis dining scene. Watch Arch Eats on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. See related stories and resources from this episode at https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-72 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4&nd=1&dlsi=c46d922dd1824b7b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378 This episode is sponsored by Cardinals Nation. Hey, Cardinals fans! Looking to kick off game day in style? Join the ultimate pre-game party at Cardinals Nation before every home game! It’s a high-energy, DJ-hosted celebration packed with a full buffet and an all-inclusive bar. That’s two and a half hours of non-stop fun before first pitch! Grab your tickets now. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing: https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/ Have an idea for a future episode? Email podcasts@stlmag.com Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Email advertisting@stlmag.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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