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 favorite "deep cuts" to the table, showcasing some hidden gems. Tune in for an insider's guide to under-the-radar spots across the St. Louis restaurant scene. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by The Repertory Theater of St. Louis and supported by Butler's Pantry. Dial “M” For Murder is playing at The Rep from September 18 through October 13. Purchase tickets at repstl.org to unravel the twisted truth.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Expat BBQ: 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, 314-924-9728
Good Ice: 2241 Gravois, Fox Park, 314-504-5306
Good Company: 4317 Manchester, The Grove, 314-405-8333
Aperi: 4317 Manchester (inside Good Company), The Grove, 314-405-8333
Gramophone: 4243 Manchester, The Grove, 314- 531-5700
Tiny Chef: 4701 Morgan Ford, Bevo Mill, 314-832-9223
Terror Tacos: 3191 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-260-9996
hatch’d: 6931 Gravois, Princeton Heights, 314-448-1642
Damn Fine Hand Pies: 4000 Shaw, Shaw, no phone
Smoke & Kettle: 5420 Old Collinsville, Fairview Heights, 618-972-5749 and 3535 Route 159, Smithton, Il, 618-631-7284
August The Mansion: 1680 Mansion Way, O'Fallon, IL, 618-607-8040
Fourth City BBQ (inside Fortune Teller Bar): 2635 Cherokee, Benton Park West, 314-669-6505
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
Tai Davis (Lineage): Smith and Company, 3408 Locust, Midtown, 314-446-1805.
Ono Ikanone (Levels Nigerian Cuisine): 1405 Washington, Downtown West, 314-571-9990

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St. Louis Magazine's 2024 A-List Awards

Hosts <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/lukQLBoNpTU3ozkIFinnitlfLmV4ykDR1xb8jWXeJT1udVD8QyFuERedhrExcDD1/++/topics/george-mahe/">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/lukQLBoNpTU3ozkIFinnitlfLmV4ykDR1xb8jWXeJT1udVD8QyFuERedhrExcDD1/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/">Cheryl Baehr</a> dive into their top dining picks from St. Louis Magazine's annual <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/lukQLBoNpTU3ozkIFinnitlfLmV4ykDR1xb8jWXeJT1udVD8QyFuERedhrExcDD1/++/alist/2024/">A-List Awards</a>, 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 favorite "deep cuts" to the table, showcasing some hidden gems. Tune in for an insider's guide to under-the-radar spots across the St. Louis restaurant scene. Listen and follow Arch Eats on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.repstl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Repertory Theater of St. Louis)">The Repertory Theater of St. Louis</a> and supported by <a href="https://www.butlerspantry.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Butler's Pantry)">Butler's Pantry</a>. Dial “M” For Murder is playing at The Rep from September 18 through October 13. Purchase tickets at <a href="https://www.repstl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (repstl.org)">repstl.org</a> to unravel the twisted truth.
Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Dining newsletters)">Dining newsletters</a> for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgemahe/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@georgemahe)">@georgemahe</a>) and SLM on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@stlouismag)">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://expatstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Expat BBQ)">Expat BBQ</a>: 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, 314-924-9728</li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodicestl.com/connect" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Good Ice:)">Good Ice:</a> 2241 Gravois, Fox Park, 314-504-5306</li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodcompany-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Good Company:)">Good Company:</a> 4317 Manchester, The Grove, 314-405-8333</li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodcompany-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Aperi:)">Aperi:</a> 4317 Manchester (inside Good Company), The Grove, 314-405-8333</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gramophonestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Gramophone:)">Gramophone:</a> 4243 Manchester, The Grove, 314- 531-5700</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TinyChefSTL/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Tiny Chef:)">Tiny Chef:</a> 4701 Morgan Ford, Bevo Mill, 314-832-9223</li>
<li><a href="https://www.terrortacos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Terror Tacos:)">Terror Tacos:</a> 3191 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-260-9996</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hatchdstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (hatch’d:)">hatch’d:</a> 6931 Gravois, Princeton Heights, 314-448-1642</li>
<li><a href="http://damnfinehandpies.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Damn Fine Hand Pies:)">Damn Fine Hand Pies:</a> 4000 Shaw, Shaw, no phone</li>
<li><a href="https://smokeandkettle.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Smoke &amp; Kettle:)">Smoke &amp; Kettle:</a> 5420 Old Collinsville, Fairview Heights, 618-972-5749 and 3535 Route 159, Smithton, Il, 618-631-7284</li>
<li><a href="https://www.augustthemansion.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (August The Mansion)">August The Mansion</a>: 1680 Mansion Way, O'Fallon, IL, 618-607-8040</li>
<li><a href="https://www.fourthcitybbq.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Fourth City BBQ (inside Fortune Teller Bar):)">Fourth City BBQ (inside Fortune Teller Bar):</a> 2635 Cherokee, Benton Park West, 314-669-6505</li>
<li>Tower Grove Farmers’ Market</li>
<li><a href="https://www.tai-davis.com/lineage" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Tai Davis (Lineage):)">Tai Davis (Lineage):</a> Smith and Company, 3408 Locust, Midtown, 314-446-1805.</li>
<li>Ono Ikanone (<a href="https://www.levelsstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Levels)">Levels</a> Nigerian Cuisine): 1405 Washington, Downtown West, 314-571-9990</li>
</ul>
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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.

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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