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 restaurant! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Public Library Foundation. SLPL provides funding to support innovative resources that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning in people of all ages. When you become a friend of St. Louis Public Library your gift supports youth and digital programming. Learn more at slpl.org.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Salina's Mexican Restaurant: 20 Clarkson Wilson, Chesterfield, 636-530-9010.
Pan D'Olive: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000.
Noto/Bacaro: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-317-1143.
Esca: 5095 Delmar, Sherman Park, 314-365-2686.
Wright's Tavern: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466.
Mainlander: 8 South Euclid, Central West End.
Louie: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188.
Sidney Street Cafe: 2000 Sidney, Benton Park, 314-771-5777.
Paul Manno's Cafe: 75 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-1274.
Twisted Tree: 10701 Watson, Sunset Hills, 314-394-3366.
Little Fox: 2800 Shenandoah, Fox Park, 314-553-9456.
Pastaria: 7734 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-862-6603.
Brasserie by Niche: 4580 Laclede, Central West End, 314-454-0600.
Balkan Treat Box: 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700.
O+O Pizza: 102 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422.
Annie Gunn's: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-7684.
The Crossing: 7823 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-721-7375.

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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 <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/m2DfEBmxahkhxO25DnRcBXOfOMLzQcxg8rNZ1Iwc8gFvUwGx9uuWEMZbPJxwudVE/++/dining/best-restaurants-in-st-louis/">best restaurants in St. Louis</a>, hear each of the hosts top picks for 2024. Tune in and get ready to find your new favorite restaurant! 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.slpl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (St. Louis Public Library Foundation)">St. Louis Public Library Foundation</a>. SLPL provides funding to support innovative resources that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning in people of all ages. When you become a friend of St. Louis Public Library your gift supports youth and digital programming. Learn more at <a href="https://www.slpl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (slpl.org)">slpl.org</a>.
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>.
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Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.salinasmexican.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Salina's Mexican Restaurant)">Salina's Mexican Restaurant</a>: 20 Clarkson Wilson, Chesterfield, 636-530-9010.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pandolivestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Pan D'Olive)">Pan D'Olive</a>: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.notopizza.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Noto)">Noto</a>/<a href="https://www.bacarostl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bacaro)">Bacaro</a>: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-317-1143.</li>
<li><a href="https://bengelina.com/esca" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Esca)">Esca</a>: 5095 Delmar, Sherman Park, 314-365-2686.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wrightswydown.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Wright's Tavern)">Wright's Tavern</a>: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.mainlanderstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Mainlander)">Mainlander</a>: 8 South Euclid, Central West End.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.louiedemun.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Louie)">Louie</a>: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sidneystreetcafestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sidney Street Cafe)">Sidney Street Cafe</a>: 2000 Sidney, Benton Park, 314-771-5777.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.paulmannos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Paul Manno's Cafe)">Paul Manno's Cafe</a>: 75 Forum Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-1274.</li>
<li><a href="https://twistedtreesteakhouse.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Twisted Tree)">Twisted Tree</a>: 10701 Watson, Sunset Hills, 314-394-3366.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.littlefoxstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Little Fox)">Little Fox</a>: 2800 Shenandoah, Fox Park, 314-553-9456.</li>
<li><a href="https://eatpastaria.com/stlouis/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Pastaria)">Pastaria</a>: 7734 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-862-6603.</li>
<li><a href="https://brasseriebyniche.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Brasserie by Niche)">Brasserie by Niche</a>: 4580 Laclede, Central West End, 314-454-0600.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.balkantreatbox.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Balkan Treat Box)">Balkan Treat Box</a>: 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700.</li>
<li><a href="https://oandopizza.oohosp.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (O+O Pizza)">O+O Pizza</a>: 102 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.anniegunns.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Annie Gunn's)">Annie Gunn's</a>: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-7684.</li>
<li><a href="https://thecrossing-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Crossing)">The Crossing</a>: 7823 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-721-7375.</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/m2DfEBmxahkhxO25DnRcBXOfOMLzQcxg8rNZ1Iwc8gFvUwGx9uuWEMZbPJxwudVE/++/podcasts/arch-eats">More episode of Arch Eats</a></li>
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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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Best Restaurants in STL 2024

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:
Where to find the best baked goods in town—for gifting, or indulging yourself
The most festive spots in St. Louis to soak up the holiday spirit
Classic Christmas Eve dinner options
The coziest fireplaces for warming up on chilly nights
Why fruitcake deserves a second chance 
… and plenty more seasonal delights!

Tune in and get ready for some memorable—and delicious—holiday fun! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Gateway Arch Park Foundation and supported by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra . Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is open downtown through December 31. Experience ice skating, s’mores, igloos, food and drinks, and more. Learn more.

Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Clementine’s Ice Cream: Multiple locations.
Missouri Baking Co.: 2027 Edwards, The Hill, 314-773-6566.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights: 1200 Lynch, Soulard, 314-577-2626.
Grant’s Farm: 10501 Gravois, Grantwood Village, 314-843-1700.
Sam’s Steakhouse: 10205 Gravois, Grantwood Village, 314-849-3033.
Our Lady of the Snows: 442 S DeMazenod, Belleville, 618-397-6700.
BEAST Craft BBQ: 20 South Belt West, Belleville, 618-257-9000.
Tavern on Main: 301 East Main, Belleville, 618-233-6246.
Grüv Wine Bar & Bistro: 223 E Main, Belleville, 618-416-2471.
Candy Cane Lane: 6500 Block of Murdoch Avenue, St. Louis Hills.
holidaylighthopping.com
Ted Drewes: Multiple locations, 314-481-2652.
Peno (Feast of Seven Fishes dinner): 7600 Wydown, Clayton, 314-899-9699.
Bolyard’s Meat and Provisions: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-2567.
Kenrick’s Meats and Catering: 4324 Weber, Affton, 314-631-2440.
Yen Ching: 1012 S. Brentwood, Richmond Heights, 314-569-3463.
The Cheshire: 6300 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-647-7300.
Basso: 7036 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-932-7820.
Fox & Hounds: 6300 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-647-7300.
Cyrano’s Café: 603 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-3232.
Tucker’s Place: Multiple locations.
Del Pietro’s: 1059 South Big Bend, Richmond Heights 314-224-5225.
SqWires: 1415 S 18th, Lafayette Square, 314-865-3522.
Sasha’s: Multiple locations.
Edera: 48 Maryland Plaza, Central West End, 314-361-7227.
Assumption Abbey: 2860 State Highway OO, Ava, Missouri, 417-683-5110.
Collin Street Bakery (Texas): Multiple locations, 800-267-4657.
toogoodtogo.com

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More episode of Arch Eats

Holiday traditions. All of us have them.&nbsp;In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr&nbsp;dive into a few holiday essentials for St. Louisans&mdash;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:
<ul>
<li>Where to find the best baked goods&nbsp;in town&mdash;for gifting, or indulging yourself</li>
<li>The most festive spots in St. Louis to soak up the holiday spirit</li>
<li>Classic Christmas Eve dinner options</li>
<li>The coziest fireplaces for warming up on chilly nights</li>
<li>Why fruitcake deserves a second chance&nbsp;</li>
<li>&hellip; and plenty more seasonal delights!</li>
</ul>
Tune in and get ready for some memorable&mdash;and delicious&mdash;holiday fun! Listen and follow&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.archpark.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Gateway Arch Park Foundation)">Gateway Arch Park Foundation</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://slso.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra)">St. Louis Symphony Orchestra</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is open downtown through December 31. Experience&nbsp;ice skating, s&rsquo;mores, igloos, food and drinks, and more.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.archpark.org/events/winterfest" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Learn more.)">Learn more.</a>
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" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more?&nbsp;Subscribe to&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Dining 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/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@georgemahe)">@georgemahe</a>) and&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;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?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<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://www.clementinescreamery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Clementine&rsquo;s Ice Cream)">Clementine&rsquo;s Ice Cream</a>: Multiple locations.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/missouribakingco/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Missouri Baking Co.)">Missouri Baking Co.</a>: 2027 Edwards, The Hill, 314-773-6566.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.budweisertours.com/stltours" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights)">Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights</a>: 1200 Lynch, Soulard, 314-577-2626.</li>
<li><a href="https://grantsfarm.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Grant&rsquo;s Farm)">Grant&rsquo;s Farm</a>: 10501 Gravois, Grantwood Village, 314-843-1700.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.samssteakhouse.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sam&rsquo;s Steakhouse)">Sam&rsquo;s Steakhouse</a>: 10205 Gravois, Grantwood Village, 314-849-3033.</li>
<li><a href="https://snows.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Our Lady of the Snows)">Our Lady of the Snows</a>: 442 S DeMazenod, Belleville, 618-397-6700.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.beastcraftbbq.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (BEAST Craft BBQ)">BEAST Craft BBQ</a>: 20 South Belt West, Belleville, 618-257-9000.</li>
<li><a href="https://tavernonmainbelleville.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Tavern on Main)">Tavern on Main</a>: 301 East Main, Belleville, 618-233-6246.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/gruvwine?mibextid=LQQJ4d" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Gr&uuml;v Wine Bar &amp; Bistro)">Gr&uuml;v Wine Bar &amp; Bistro</a>: 223 E Main, Belleville, 618-416-2471.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/candycanelanestl/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Candy Cane Lane)">Candy Cane Lane</a>: 6500 Block of Murdoch Avenue, St. Louis Hills.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.holidaylighthopping.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (holidaylighthopping.com)">holidaylighthopping.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://teddrewes.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Ted Drewes)">Ted Drewes</a>: Multiple locations, 314-481-2652.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.penosoulfoodstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Peno)">Peno</a>&nbsp;(Feast of Seven Fishes dinner): 7600 Wydown, Clayton, 314-899-9699.</li>
<li><a href="https://bolyardsmeat.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bolyard&rsquo;s Meat and Provisions)">Bolyard&rsquo;s Meat and Provisions</a>: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-2567.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kenricks.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Kenrick&rsquo;s Meats and Catering)">Kenrick&rsquo;s Meats and Catering</a>: 4324 Weber, Affton, 314-631-2440.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.569dine.com/order/restaurant/yen-ching-menu/4768" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Yen Ching)">Yen Ching</a>: 1012 S. Brentwood, Richmond Heights, 314-569-3463.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cheshirestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Cheshire)">The Cheshire</a>: 6300 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-647-7300.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.basso-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Basso)">Basso</a>: 7036 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-932-7820.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cheshirestl.com/dining/fox-and-hounds" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Fox &amp; Hounds)">Fox &amp; Hounds</a>: 6300 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-647-7300.</li>
<li><a href="https://cyranos.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cyrano&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;)">Cyrano&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;</a>: 603 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-3232.</li>
<li><a href="https://tuckersplace.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Tucker&rsquo;s Place)">Tucker&rsquo;s Place</a>: Multiple locations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mikedelpietros.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Del Pietro&rsquo;s)">Del Pietro&rsquo;s</a>: 1059 South Big Bend, Richmond Heights 314-224-5225.</li>
<li><a href="https://sqwires.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (SqWires)">SqWires</a>: 1415 S 18th, Lafayette Square, 314-865-3522.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sashaswinebar.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sasha&rsquo;s)">Sasha&rsquo;s</a>: Multiple locations.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ederastl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Edera)">Edera</a>: 48 Maryland Plaza, Central West End, 314-361-7227.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.assumptionabbey.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Assumption Abbey)">Assumption Abbey</a>: 2860 State Highway OO, Ava, Missouri, 417-683-5110.</li>
<li><a href="https://collinstreet.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Collin Street Bakery)">Collin Street Bakery</a>&nbsp;(Texas): Multiple locations, 800-267-4657.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us" aria-label="Link opens in new window (toogoodtogo.com)">toogoodtogo.com</a></li>
</ul>
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</ul>

Delicious Holiday Traditions in STL

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 favorite recently-opened restaurants. Tune in and get ready to find your new favorite restaurant! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Gateway Arch Park Foundation. Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is open downtown through December 31. Experience ice skating, s’mores, and igloos; grab a bite to eat from Chef Juwan Rice at the Winterfest Cafe. Warm up with a delicious beverage from Pour Decisions, and check out Downtown’s newest holiday pop-up bar, The Lodge at Winterfest.

Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag).

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Mentioned in this episode:
Pavilion/Sado: 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883.
akar: 7641 Wydown, Clayton, 314- 553-9914
Stew’s Food & Liquor: 1862 S 10th, Soulard.
Telva at the Ridge: 60 N Gore, Webster Groves, 314-395-2760.
Osteria Forto: 2509 Highway K, O’Fallon, Missouri, 636-294-1435.
Sauci Pasta: 1990 First Capitol, Saint Charles, 636-757-3307.
Neon Greens: 4176 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast, 314-899-0400.
Dinar: 15581 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-220-2204.
August the Mansion: 1680 Mansion, O'Fallon, 618-607-8040.
Brasas: 6138 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-256-1937
Expat BBQ: 3730 Foundry, Midtown, 314-924-9728.
No Ordinary Rabbit: 1621 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-696-2010.
Esca: 5095 Delmar, Sherman Park, 314-365-2686.
Rooster: Multiple locations.
4 Hands/Peacemaker–Kirkwood: 150 W Argonne, Kirkwood.
Napoli Bros Pizza & Pasta: 17084 N Outer, Chesterfield, 636-200-6300.
Napoli–Kirkwood: 436 N. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-926-1141.
Bartolino’s–Twin Oaks: 1304 Big Bend, Twin Oaks, 636-254-1001.
Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine: 24 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-392-9624.
Nexus: 2704 Locust, Midtown.

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What's the best new restaurant in town?&nbsp;Where should we be going this week?&nbsp;Give me a short list of the best restaurants in St. Louis this year.&nbsp;In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr answer these commonly-asked questions and more. Pivoting off the November/December issue of&nbsp;St. Louis Magazine,&nbsp;which highlights&nbsp;101&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/h5DDYONqQtEUQE8jyXLAEE1WpuyVLJocMNXS134vjUj3yjR3skMNZGyd7lWbSfpz/++/dining/best-restaurants-in-st-louis/">best restaurants in St. Louis</a>, hear each of the hosts&nbsp;favorite recently-opened restaurants.&nbsp;Tune in and get ready to find&nbsp;your&nbsp;new favorite restaurant!&nbsp;Listen and follow&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.archpark.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Gateway Arch Park Foundation)">Gateway Arch Park Foundation</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.archpark.org/events/winterfest" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Winterfest)">Winterfest</a>, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is open downtown through December 31. Experience&nbsp;ice skating, s&rsquo;mores, and igloos; grab a bite to eat from Chef Juwan Rice at the Winterfest Cafe. Warm up with a delicious beverage from Pour Decisions, and check out Downtown&rsquo;s newest holiday pop-up bar, The Lodge at Winterfest.
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more?&nbsp;Subscribe to&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Dining 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/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (@georgemahe)">@georgemahe</a>) and&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;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?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<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://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/h5DDYONqQtEUQE8jyXLAEE1WpuyVLJocMNXS134vjUj3yjR3skMNZGyd7lWbSfpz/++/dining/nick-bognar-to-open-omakase-experience-pavilion%C2%A0in%C2%A0the-court/">Pavilion</a>/<a href="https://www.sado-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sado)">Sado</a>: 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883.</li>
<li><a href="https://akarstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (akar)">akar</a>: 7641 Wydown, Clayton, 314- 553-9914</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stewsstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Stew&rsquo;s Food &amp; Liquor)">Stew&rsquo;s Food &amp; Liquor</a>: 1862 S 10th, Soulard.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.telvastl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Telva at the Ridge: 60 N Gore, Webster Groves, 314-395-2760.)">Telva at the Ridge: 60 N Gore, Webster Groves, 314-395-2760.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.osteriaforto.com/visit" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Osteria Forto)">Osteria Forto</a>: 2509 Highway K, O&rsquo;Fallon, Missouri, 636-294-1435.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.saucipasta.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sauci Pasta)">Sauci Pasta</a>: 1990 First Capitol, Saint Charles, 636-757-3307.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.neongreens.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Neon Greens)">Neon Greens</a>: 4176 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast, 314-899-0400.</li>
<li><a href="https://dinarres.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Dinar)">Dinar</a>: 15581 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-220-2204.</li>
<li><a href="https://augustthemansion.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (August the Mansion)">August the Mansion</a>: 1680 Mansion, O'Fallon, 618-607-8040.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.brasas-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Brasas)">Brasas</a>: 6138 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-256-1937</li>
<li><a href="https://expatstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Expat BBQ)">Expat BBQ</a>: 3730 Foundry, Midtown, 314-924-9728.</li>
<li><a href="https://noordinaryrabbitstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (No Ordinary Rabbit)">No Ordinary Rabbit</a>: 1621 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-696-2010.</li>
<li><a href="https://bengelina.com/esca" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Esca)">Esca</a>: 5095 Delmar, Sherman Park, 314-365-2686.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.roosterstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Rooster)">Rooster</a>: Multiple locations.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.4handsbrewery.com/4-hands-kirkwood" aria-label="Link opens in new window (4 Hands/Peacemaker)">4 Hands/Peacemaker</a>&ndash;Kirkwood: 150 W Argonne, Kirkwood.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.napolistl.com/location/the-napoli-group-napoli-bros/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Napoli Bros Pizza &amp; Pasta)">Napoli Bros Pizza &amp; Pasta</a>: 17084 N Outer, Chesterfield, 636-200-6300.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.napolistl.com/location/napoli-kirkwood/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Napoli&ndash;Kirkwood)">Napoli&ndash;Kirkwood</a>: 436 N. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-926-1141.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bartolinosrestaurants.com/twinoaks/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bartolino&rsquo;s&ndash;Twin Oaks: 1304 Big Bend, Twin Oaks, 636-254-1001.)">Bartolino&rsquo;s&ndash;Twin Oaks: 1304 Big Bend, Twin Oaks, 636-254-1001.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.catezonestl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine)">Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine</a>: 24 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-392-9624.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nexusmidtown/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Nexus)">Nexus</a>: 2704 Locust, Midtown.</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/h5DDYONqQtEUQE8jyXLAEE1WpuyVLJocMNXS134vjUj3yjR3skMNZGyd7lWbSfpz/++/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-29/">Arch Eats:&nbsp;Best Restaurants of 2024</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/h5DDYONqQtEUQE8jyXLAEE1WpuyVLJocMNXS134vjUj3yjR3skMNZGyd7lWbSfpz/++/podcasts/arch-eats">More episode of&nbsp;Arch Eats</a></li>
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Best NEW Restaurants in STL 2024

"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:
The secret to great pie dough
Why quality ingredients matter—and where to find them in St. Louis
The best pie pans: which material works best?
Mastering pie fillings: the keys to perfect fruit pies and what to avoid with pumpkin pie and pecan pie
The best pie for novice bakers to start with

And if baking still feels too daunting, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr share their picks for the best pies around town. Tune in and get ready to "wow" your friends and family this holiday season! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by The Train Shed. The pop-up cocktail experience Sleigh Shed returns this holiday season through December 31 as Train Shed at Union Station transforms into a glittering holiday destination! Reserve your seat at trainshed-stl.com. 

Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag).

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

Mentioned in this episode:
Frank & Helen’s Pizzeria: 8111 Olive, University City, 314-997-0666.
Brasas: 6138 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-256-1937.
Sugaree Baking Co.: 1242 Tamm, Clayton-Tamm, 314-645-5496.
Pint Size Bakery: 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142.
The Blue Owl: 6116 Second, Kimmswick, 636-464-3128.
Helfer’s Pastries: 380 Saint Ferdinand, Florissant, 314-837-6050.
Federhofer’s: 9005 Gravois, Affton, 314-832-5116.
Edera: 48 Maryland, Central West End, 314-361-7227.
La Bonne Bouchée: 12344 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-576-6606.
Sugarfire Pie: 9200 Olive, Olivette, 314-736-6300.
Mauki’s Bakery & Country Store: 1730 South 8th, Soulard, 314-202-8106.
Pie on the Fly: 614 N Main, O'Fallon, MO, 636-294-3300.
The Parkmoor: 220 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-938-5554.
Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314.
Cravings: 8149 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-961-3534.

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"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 <a href="https://sugareebaking.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sugaree Baking Company)">Sugaree Baking Company</a>, 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:
<ul>
<li>The secret to great pie dough</li>
<li>Why quality ingredients matter—and where to find them in St. Louis</li>
<li>The best pie pans: which material works best?</li>
<li>Mastering pie fillings: the keys to perfect fruit pies and what to avoid with pumpkin pie and pecan pie</li>
<li>The best pie for novice bakers to start with</li>
</ul>
And if baking still feels too daunting, hosts <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/kwMbWCPyVye9VrQDEt7bxp114BF1aD5pBwHEPkGU9RIpRknP0t5g4sbrGtELmlaX/++/topics/george-mahe/">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/kwMbWCPyVye9VrQDEt7bxp114BF1aD5pBwHEPkGU9RIpRknP0t5g4sbrGtELmlaX/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/">Cheryl Baehr</a> share their picks for the best pies around town. Tune in and get ready to "wow" your friends and family this holiday season! 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.trainshed-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Train Shed)">The Train Shed</a>. The pop-up cocktail experience Sleigh Shed returns this holiday season through December 31 as Train Shed at Union Station transforms into a glittering holiday destination! Reserve your seat at <a href="https://www.trainshed-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (trainshed-stl.com)">trainshed-stl.com</a>. 
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://www.frankandhelens.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Frank &amp; Helen’s Pizzeria)">Frank &amp; Helen’s Pizzeria</a>: 8111 Olive, University City, 314-997-0666.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.brasas-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Brasas)">Brasas</a>: 6138 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-256-1937.</li>
<li><a href="https://sugareebaking.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sugaree Baking Co.)">Sugaree Baking Co.</a>: 1242 Tamm, Clayton-Tamm, 314-645-5496.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pintsizebakery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Pint Size Bakery)">Pint Size Bakery</a>: 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142.</li>
<li><a href="https://theblueowl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Blue Owl)">The Blue Owl</a>: 6116 Second, Kimmswick, 636-464-3128.</li>
<li><a href="https://helferspastries.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Helfer’s Pastries)">Helfer’s Pastries</a>: 380 Saint Ferdinand, Florissant, 314-837-6050.</li>
<li><a href="http://federhofersbakery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Federhofer’s)">Federhofer’s</a>: 9005 Gravois, Affton, 314-832-5116.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ederastl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Edera)">Edera</a>: 48 Maryland, Central West End, 314-361-7227.</li>
<li><a href="https://labonnebouchee.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (La Bonne Bouchée)">La Bonne Bouchée</a>: 12344 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-576-6606.</li>
<li><a href="https://sugarfirepie.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Sugarfire Pie)">Sugarfire Pie</a>: 9200 Olive, Olivette, 314-736-6300.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.maukisbakery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Mauki’s Bakery &amp; Country Store)">Mauki’s Bakery &amp; Country Store</a>: 1730 South 8th, Soulard, 314-202-8106.</li>
<li><a href="https://pieonthefly.garstangs.net/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Pie on the Fly)">Pie on the Fly</a>: 614 N Main, O'Fallon, MO, 636-294-3300.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theparkmoor.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Parkmoor)">The Parkmoor</a>: 220 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-938-5554.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.smokehousemarket.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Smokehouse Market)">Smokehouse Market</a>: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314.</li>
<li><a href="https://cravingsgourmet.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Cravings)">Cravings</a>: 8149 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-961-3534.</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/kwMbWCPyVye9VrQDEt7bxp114BF1aD5pBwHEPkGU9RIpRknP0t5g4sbrGtELmlaX/++/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-2/">Arch Eats Podcast: Turkey Tips &amp; Thanksgiving Wine Pairings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/kwMbWCPyVye9VrQDEt7bxp114BF1aD5pBwHEPkGU9RIpRknP0t5g4sbrGtELmlaX/++/podcasts/arch-eats">More episode of Arch Eats</a></li>
</ul>

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