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.

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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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• Over 25 holiday pop-up bars in St. Louis
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• Where to order Christmas and Christmas Eve dinner in St. Louis
• More episode of Arch Eats