As a follow-up to Arch Eats' recent episode highlighting some of St. Louis' best vegan restaurants, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr chat with Chris Bertke of Vegan Deli & Butcher. As a vegan for almost 30 years, Bertke discusses his history as a chef in St. Louis and the steps that led to his latest project, Vegan Deli & Butcher in Bevo Mill. Hear why George calls Bertke "the reigning OG of local vegan restaurant chefs" and how the sandwich shop quickly became a community hub. From a vegan ode to Gioia's Hot Salami sandwich to the "lox" bagel, discover must-try menu items that carnivores, omnivores, and vegans alike can enjoy. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Genesis of St. Charlesand supported by Laumeier Sculpture Park. Just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri's only standalone Genesis dealership is now open at 5601 Veterans Memorial Parkway. Experience luxury like never before at Genesis of St. Charles.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Esca: 5095 Delmar, Delmar Maker District, 314-365-2686
VertiGreens
Louie: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188
Olive + Oak: 216 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-736-1370
Bono’s Pizzeria: 4500 Hampton, Southhampton, 314-644-6666
Harvest (closed): Big Bend, Richmond Heights
Native Foods
St. Louis VegFest
Vegan Deli & Butcher: 5003 Gravois
Fortune Teller Bar: 2635 Chippewa, Gravois Park, 314-776-2337
Marconi Bakery: 1913 Marconi, The Hill, 314-773-8728
Gioia’s Deli: Multiple locations
Europa Market: 5005 Chippewa, 314-631-7288
Terror Tacos: 3191 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-260-9996
Frida’s: 622 North & South, University City, 314-727-6500

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:
'Arch Eats' Podcast: Best vegan spots in St. Louis
First Look: Vegan Deli & Butcher
15 vegan-friendly restaurants in St. Louis

As a follow-up to Arch Eats' recent episode highlighting some of St. Louis' <a href="http://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/podcasts/arch-eats-episode-13/">best vegan restaurants</a>, hosts <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/topics/george-mahe/">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/">Cheryl Baehr</a> chat with Chris Bertke of <a href="http://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/dining/vegan-deli-butcher/">Vegan Deli &amp; Butcher</a>. As a vegan for almost 30 years, Bertke discusses his history as a chef in St. Louis and the steps that led to his latest project, Vegan Deli &amp; Butcher in Bevo Mill. Hear why George calls Bertke "the reigning OG of local vegan restaurant chefs" and how the sandwich shop quickly became a community hub. From a vegan ode to Gioia's Hot Salami sandwich to the "lox" bagel, discover must-try menu items that carnivores, omnivores, and vegans alike can enjoy. 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.genesisofstcharles.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Genesis of St. Charles)">Genesis of St. Charles</a> and supported by <a href="https://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/art-fair-event-2024" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Laumeier Sculpture Park)">Laumeier Sculpture Park</a>. Just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri's only standalone Genesis dealership is now open at 5601 Veterans Memorial Parkway. Experience luxury like never before at Genesis of St. Charles.
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Mentioned in this episode:
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<li><a href="https://bengelina.com/esca" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Esca)">Esca</a>: 5095 Delmar, Delmar Maker District, 314-365-2686</li>
<li><a href="https://www.vertigreens.io/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (VertiGreens)">VertiGreens</a></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://oliveandoak.oohosp.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Olive + Oak)">Olive + Oak</a>: 216 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-736-1370</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stlvegandeliandbutcher.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bono’s Pizzeria)">Bono’s Pizzeria</a>: 4500 Hampton, Southhampton, 314-644-6666</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/dining/a-mighty-oak-tree-falls:-harvest-restaurant-in-richmond-heig/">Harvest</a> (closed): Big Bend, Richmond Heights</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nativefoods.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Native Foods)">Native Foods</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/367145242975356/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (St. Louis VegFest)">St. Louis VegFest</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stlvegandeliandbutcher.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Vegan Deli &amp; Butcher:)">Vegan Deli &amp; Butcher:</a> 5003 Gravois</li>
<li><a href="https://fortunetellerstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Fortune Teller Bar)">Fortune Teller Bar</a>: 2635 Chippewa, Gravois Park, 314-776-2337</li>
<li><a href="https://www.marconibakery.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Marconi Bakery)">Marconi Bakery</a>: 1913 Marconi, The Hill, 314-773-8728</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gioiasdeli.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Gioia’s Deli)">Gioia’s Deli</a>: Multiple locations</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gioiasdeli.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Europa Market)">Europa Market</a>: 5005 Chippewa, 314-631-7288</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.eatatfridas.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Frida’s)">Frida’s</a>: 622 North &amp; South, University City, 314-727-6500</li>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/podcasts/arch-eats-episode-13/">'Arch Eats' Podcast: Best vegan spots in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/dining/vegan-deli-butcher/">First Look: Vegan Deli &amp; Butcher</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/PWTQmsuIvU6dajKC90FNK7TU7JMeMTCpTqaZOvOimM9ybCsL6t6aPrQZ22eYrCWx/++/health/vegan-friendly-restaurants-in-st-louis/">15 vegan-friendly restaurants in St. Louis</a></li>
</ul>

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