Arch Eats

Everyone has their favorite spots for ribs or pulled pork or brisket, but where do you go when you get a hankering for something a little more unusual? On this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr search St. Louis smokehouses for their most unique dishes—everything from Jamaican-inspired chicken to a vegan specialty that can fool even the most avowed carnivore. Tune in to hear abou...

In a special edition of the Arch Eats podcast, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are back with an exciting scoop for St. Louis food fans. Joining them in the studio is Kurt Eller, the visionary behind the beloved Taco Buddha restaurants. Kurt reveals exclusive details about his highly anticipated third restaurant—from its location and design details to the planned opening timeline. ...

Just a few years ago, St. Louis felt like a bagel wasteland as boiled bread enthusiasts mourned the loss of the beloved Bagel Factory, and with it their access to respectable versions of the form. Today, we suffer through this bagel-shaped-bread era no more thanks to a bagel renaissance that, over the past few years, has brought excellent options to the metro area. On this episode of Arch Eats, George and Cheryl walk listeners...

The St. Louis restaurant community may know her as the matriarch of the beloved late restaurant, Café Natasha, but for many, Hamishe Bahrami is “mom.” On this special Mother’s Day edition of Arch Eats, George and Cheryl sit down with the beloved restaurant mom and her daughter, The Gin Room and Salve Osteria’s Natasha Bahrami, to talk about what it was like...

Sure, we could talk about the oldest restaurants in St. Louis—but let’s be honest, age doesn’t always mean excellence. In this episode of Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr spotlight over a dozen iconic eateries continue to deliver with character and consistency. The youngest is 50 years old; the oldest is 127. Let your cravings guide you back in time—and maybe back...

If you’ve gone out to eat lately, chances are you’ve been struck with sticker shock when the bill arrives. There’s no question that going out to eat is getting more and more expensive—but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr  scour some of the area’s finest restaurant menus for the best happy deals in town. ...

On this special episode of Arch Eats, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are breaking some big news for the St. Louis restaurant scene: A brand new restaurant from one of the area’s most popular chefs. After running a series of wildly successful spots, beginning with a beloved pizzeria that opened in 2008, this chef has been keeping a fairly low profile for the last couple of years. He’s back...

Prompted by a spate of prominent closures that rocked the St. Louis restaurant scene over the last few months, Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr found themselves asking this question a lot—and they know you’ve been doing the same. After jotting down at least 50 places they wish they could dine at again, the pair narrowed down their list to their 13 most-missed spots that inclu...

Some like it hot… others it prefer mild, smoked, or even glazed in sweet chili sauce. In this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr delve into the seemingly endless world of chicken wings and help you make sense of the city’s best offerings by breaking them down into categories and sharing their top picks. They’ll talk about the usual suspects, but they’ve al...

What makes a restaurant sexy? Co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr have some thoughts, as well as their picks for the spiciest spots in St. Louis. Recorded by candlelight and over a bottle of wine, George and Cheryl uncover some hidden gems and perennial favorites, and touch on a few interesting tidbits that will help you heat up your Valentine’s Day, including:

What dining trends are hot, and which ones are not? It's a question that Arch Eats hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr get asked all the time. The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to discuss what's coming and what needs to go. Tune in to get the dish on what to expect this year, both culinarily and experientially. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcast...

Which 2025 restaurant openings are you most excited about?  Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dive into their most anticipated restaurants list. Get the dish on new restaurant concepts, additional locations of familiar favorites, and collaborative partnerships. Among them:

Holiday traditions. All of us have them. In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dive into a few holiday essentials for St. Louisans—the dishes, the drinks, the places, and the feel good stuff we look forward to experiencing every year. Get the dish on classic traditions including:

What's the best new restaurant in town? Where should we be going this week? Give me a short list of the best restaurants in St. Louis this year. In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr answer these commonly-asked questions and more. Pivoting off the November/December issue of St. Louis Magazine, which highlights 101 of the best restaurants in St. Louis, hear each of the hosts ...

What's the best restaurant in St. Louis? What are the top five restaurants? What are your favorite new restaurants? In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr answer these commonly-asked questions and more. Pivoting off the November/December issue of St. Louis Magazine, which highlights 101 of the best restaurants in St. Louis, hear each of the hosts top picks for 2024. Tune in and get ready to find your new favorite resta...

"Retired from Sugaree, but not retired from baking," declares George.  Just in time for the holiday season, pie expert Pat Rutherford-Pettine, former owner of Sugaree Baking Company, joins the podcast to share her secrets to baking the perfect pie. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Pat has tips for everyone. Here's what you'll learn:

"I wish we were broadcasting from [these patios] right now," says George. In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dive into St. Louis' best fall-friendly patios, offering cozy, comforting spaces to enjoy as temperatures drop. Plus, George and Cheryl discuss how restaurant owners can enhance their outdoor areas to extend their use into the colder months. Tune in for tips on where to dine al fresco before the St. Louis wi...

"This might be the most unusual episode yet," exclaims George. Inspired by a recent deep dive on George's "Ask George" column, "How often do you find yourself mispronouncing the name of a restaurant?" the Arch Eats hosts discuss the most misprouncouend restaurant names in St. Louis. From Italian restaurants to the newcomers, learn the correct ways to pronounce these restaurants:

In the spirit of the fall season, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss their favorite local wineries, but instead of focusing on the wines, they highlight the best food served at these destinations. Based on SLM's comprehensive guide to wineries near St. Louis, they share their top food picks. From enjoying live music to savoring a meal outdoors, tune in to discover which culinary offerings are worth a visit this fall season....