Delicious Holiday Traditions in STL
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: Wher…
Best NEW Restaurants in STL 2024
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 …
Best Restaurants in STL 2024
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…
Best Pies in St. Louis with Pat Rutherford-Pettine
"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 h…
Best Fall Patios in St. Louis
"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 enh…
Mispronounced St. Louis Restaurants
"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 re…
Best Dishes in Wine Country
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…
A-List Deep Cuts
Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dive into their top dining picks from St. Louis Magazine's annual A-List Awards, which highlight more than 300 winners across multiple categories as chosen by readers and editors. But George and Cheryl aren't just talking about the usual suspects—they bring their …
Best Brats Feat. Bratmaster Jim LeGrand
It's the "wurst" episode yet. Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr visit with Jim LeGrand of LeGrand's Market & Catering (4414 Donovan), family-owned and -operated in St. Louis Hills for more than three dozen years. LeGrand, the company's head butcher, discusses how the brats accidentally developed a…
Nick Bognar's Latest Culinary Reveal
If you're a sushi lover, then you won't want to miss this episode. Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr chat with acclaimed restaurateur Nick Bognar, the chef/owner of indo, Sado, and a forthcoming dining concept: Pavilion, an omakase experience located in Sado’s renovated courtyard. Slated to open t…