Dubai chocolate and dirty sodas. Truffle fries and tomahawk steaks. It seems like every day there is another food trend coming across our feeds—but are they worth the hype? In this episode, George and Cheryl give their unapologetic thumbs up or thumbs down on some of the biggest food trends over the last few years. And in a rare detour from the way things typically operate at Arch Eats, there’s quite a bit of disagreement. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum and supported by Proper Cannabis. Don’t miss Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea, a monumental exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. As the artist’s first American retrospective in more than 20 years, the exhibit features iconic pieces from Kiefer’s storied career alongside new, massive, site-specific installations. The exhibition is free and on display through January 25. Learn more.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Mainlander, 392. N. Euclid, Central West End, no listed phone
Sasha’s on DeMun, 706 De Mun, Clayton, 314-863-7274.
Swig, 587 Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters, no listed phone
Seven Brew Coffee (multiple locations)
El Milagro Azteca, 4940 Southwest, Southwest Garden, 314-664-9955.
Rock Star Tacos, 4916 Shaw, The Hill, 314-571-9016.
Sabroso Cocina Mexicana (two locations)
Pint Size Bakery, 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142.
O+O Pizza, 102 W. Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, 314-942-1216.
Scout’s, 2704 Locust, Midtown, no phone as yet 

Dubai chocolate and dirty sodas. Truffle fries and tomahawk steaks. It seems like every day there is another food trend coming across our feeds&mdash;but are they worth the hype? In this episode, George and Cheryl give their unapologetic thumbs up or thumbs down on some of the biggest food trends over the last few years. And in a rare detour from the way things typically operate at&nbsp;Arch Eats, there&rsquo;s quite a bit of disagreement. Listen and follow&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slam.org/exhibitions/anselm-kiefer-becoming-the-sea/">Saint Louis Art Museum</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.propercannabis.com/">Proper Cannabis</a>.&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t miss&nbsp;Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea, a monumental exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. As the artist&rsquo;s first American retrospective in more than 20 years, the exhibit features iconic pieces from Kiefer&rsquo;s storied career alongside new, massive, site-specific installations. The exhibition is free and on display through January 25.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slam.org/exhibitions/anselm-kiefer-becoming-the-sea/">Learn more.</a>
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a>&nbsp;to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more?&nbsp;Subscribe to&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters">Dining newsletters</a>&nbsp;for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgemahe/">@georgemahe</a>) and&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<a href="https://www.mainlanderstl.com/">Mainlander</a>, 392. N. Euclid, Central West End, no listed phone <a href="https://www.sashaswinebar.com/">Sasha&rsquo;s on DeMun</a>, 706 De Mun, Clayton, 314-863-7274. <a href="https://swigdrinks.com/findaswig/st-peters">Swig</a>, 587 Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters, no listed phone <a href="https://7brew.com/">Seven Brew Coffee</a>&nbsp;(multiple locations) <a href="https://www.elmilagroazteca.com/">El Milagro Azteca</a>, 4940 Southwest, Southwest Garden, 314-664-9955. <a href="https://www.rockstartacos.com/">Rock Star Tacos</a>, 4916 Shaw, The Hill, 314-571-9016. <a href="https://www.stlsabroso.com/">Sabroso Cocina Mexicana</a>&nbsp;(two locations) <a href="https://www.pintsizebakery.com/">Pint Size Bakery</a>, 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142. <a href="https://oandopizza.oohosp.com/">O+O Pizza</a>, 102 W. Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, 314-942-1216. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scouts.stl/">Scout&rsquo;s</a>, 2704 Locust, Midtown, no phone as yet&nbsp;

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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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