George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss St. Louis' Irish dining options, expressing a desire for more authentic Irish cuisine beyond the Shepherd's Pie and corned beef and cabbage. They highlight several Irish bars, discussing their atmospheres and signature dishes. Additionally, they share insights into the best places to enjoy corned beef, from classic delis to newer spots, while also exploring unique Irish treats like frozen Irish coffee and shamrock potato chips. The episode concludes with a microrant about the use of vacuum cleaners in restaurants. Listen, follow, and review Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Smitty’s Food & Drink: 14876 Clayton, Chesterfield, 636-391-1522.
• Duck Inn Market: 324 St. Louis, Valley Park, 646-529-8388.
• The Pat Connolly Tavern: 6400 Oakland, Dogtown, 314-647-7287.
• Seamus McDaniel’s: 1208 Tamm, Dogtown, 314-645-6337.
• O’Connell’s Pub: 4652 Shaw, Shaw, 314-773-6600.
• Helen Fitzgerald’s: 3650 S. Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, 314-984-0026.
• Clancy’s Pub at the Barn: 930 Kehrs Mill, Ballwin, 636-394-2199.
• The Original Clancy’s Irish Pub: 40 Old State, Ellisville, 636-391-6154.
• Maggie O’Brien’s: Downtown West and Sunset Hills.
• Riley’s Pub: 3458 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-664-7474.
• Fallon’s Bar & Grill: Olivette and Ellisville.
• Foley’s Bar: 3522 Greenwood, Maplewood, 314-645-6424.
• McGurk’s: 1200 Russell, St. Louis, 314-776-8309.
• Protzel’s Deli: 7608 Wydown, ​Clayton, 314-721-4445.
• Carl’s Deli: 6401 Clayton, Clayton, 314-721-2393.
• Kohn’s Kosher Deli: 10405 Old Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-569-0727.
• Posh Nosh: 8115 Maryland, Clayton, 314-862-1890.
• Lester’s: 9906 Clayton, Ladue, 314-994-0055.
• Stellar Hog: Holly Hills and Chesterfield.
• Heavy Riff: 6413 Clayton, Dogtown, no phone.
• Deli Divine: 5501 Delmar, Delmar Divine, 314-987-3354.
• Lefty’s Bagels: 13359 Olive, Chesterfield, 314-275-0959.
• Baileys’ Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8100.
• Momo: 9500 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-942-2172.
• The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern: 2 S. 20th, Downtown West, 314-802-3400.
• St. Louis Kolache: Eight metro area locations.  
• Hank’s Cheesecakes: 1063 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-0300.
• Starr’s: 1135 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-2345.

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