If you're looking to elevate your holiday celebrations, this episode of Arch Eats is a must-listen. Join George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr as they dive into the heart of seasonal delights. The duo shares the secrets to turkey that's so good, you won't even need the sides. Get tips on where to find the best fresh turkeys, preparation techniques and cooking methods ("Brining is like insurance—you should just do it."), and a secret ingredient for crispier skin. Cat Neville, producer and host of Nine Networks’ Emmy-winning show tasteMAKERS, also shares her insights on Missouri wines. Impress your guests with the perfect holiday wine pairings and some fun facts about Missouri wine. George also offers tips to help Cheryl overcome her aversion to a popular Thanksgiving dish. And the hosts share some herbivore-friendly dishes. Follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or where ever podcasts are available.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Looking Meadow Café: 2500 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-550-2583
Parker’s Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050
Theodora Farms: 4835 N. Alby, Godfrey, Illinois, 618-208-7738
Harvest Shreds
Mi Ranchito: 887 Kingsland, University City, 314-863-1880
Padrinos: 3143 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-282-0357
Sal y Limon: 1221 Strassner, Brentwood, 314-282-0022
Retreat Gastropub: 6 N. Sarah, Central West End, 314-261-4497
Ivy Cafe: 14-A N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377  
Grace Meat + Three: 4270 Manchester, The Grove, 314-533-2700.
Big Green Egg
Buttonwood Farm
Bolyard's Meat & Provisions: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-256
Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314
Kenrick's Meats & Catering: 4324 Weber, Affton, 314-631-2440
Truffles Butchery: 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100

Missouri Wineries recommended for off-season visits:
Wild Sun Winery, Hillsboro
Blumenhof Winery, Dutzow
Noboleis Vineyards, Augusta
Stone Hill Winery, Hermann
Adam Puchta Winery, Hermann
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, Ste. Genevieve

Specific Missouri Wine Recomendations:
Stone Hill Winery, Hermann
St. James Winery, St. James
Augusta Winery, Augusta
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, Ste. Genevieve
Edg-Clif Vineyard, Potosi
Defiance Ridge Vineyards, Defiance
Mathany Family Vineyards, Brumley
Cave Vineyard, Ste. Genevieve
Dale Hollow Winery, Stover
Pirtle Winery, Weston

If you're looking to elevate your holiday celebrations, this episode of Arch Eats is a must-listen. Join <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/ifSQzVTTyzrhTlEBMlP9BAWyEPx5Sf18N3vtE79SmP6LXDZtUSxDkiFD2fDgLLHp/++/topics/george-mahe/">George Mahe</a> and <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/ifSQzVTTyzrhTlEBMlP9BAWyEPx5Sf18N3vtE79SmP6LXDZtUSxDkiFD2fDgLLHp/++/topics/cheryl-baehr/">Cheryl Baehr</a> as they dive into the heart of seasonal delights. The duo shares the secrets to turkey that's so good, you won't even need the sides. Get tips on <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/ifSQzVTTyzrhTlEBMlP9BAWyEPx5Sf18N3vtE79SmP6LXDZtUSxDkiFD2fDgLLHp/++/dining/where-to-find-fresh-turkeys-in-st-louis/">where to find the best fresh turkeys</a>, preparation techniques and cooking methods ("Brining is like insurance—you should just do it."), and a secret ingredient for crispier skin. Cat Neville, producer and host of Nine Networks’ Emmy-winning show <a href="https://www.ninepbs.org/tastemakers/">tasteMAKERS</a>, also shares her insights on Missouri wines. Impress your guests with the perfect holiday wine pairings and some fun facts about Missouri wine. George also offers tips to help Cheryl overcome her aversion to a popular Thanksgiving dish. And the hosts share some herbivore-friendly dishes. Follow Arch Eats on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNjMxNDcxOTItYzNkYy00YTNhLWFmNTEtYjBhNzAwZjRhYzhmLzlmYmY2OGRjLWZjZDktNGE5YS1iZTc0LWIwYWMwMTJmZDFiNi9iZDQxYzY5ZS1mOTM2LTQ2MGUtYmFmYS1iMGFjMDEzYWUzZGEvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjg-oi6oLCCAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA">Google Podcasts</a>, or where ever podcasts are available.
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Thank you to <a href="https://www.westportstl.com/">Westport Plaza</a> for sponsoring this episode. Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport are opening soon at Westport Plaza. Follow Westport Plaza on social media (@westportstl) to keep up with the latest.
Got an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? 
We love hearing from our audience. Send your thoughts or feedback to George at <a href="mailto:gmahe@stlmag.com">gmahe@stlmag.com</a>. Your message will be read and replied to.
Hungry for more?
Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/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/">@georgemahe</a>) and St. Louis Magazine on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?
Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode?  Send your thoughts or feedback to George at <a href="mailto:gmahe@stlmag.com">gmahe@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://info.stlmag.com/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/">@georgemahe</a>) and SLM on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?  Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lookingmeadowcoffeeco.com/">Looking Meadow Café</a>: 2500 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-550-2583</li>
<li><a href="https://www.parkerstable.com/">Parker’s Table</a>: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theodorafarms.com/">Theodora Farms</a>: 4835 N. Alby, Godfrey, Illinois, 618-208-7738</li>
<li><a href="https://oomame.net/pages/harvestshreds">Harvest Shreds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mi-ranchito-stl.com/">Mi Ranchito</a>: 887 Kingsland, University City, 314-863-1880</li>
<li><a href="https://www.padrinosstl.com/">Padrinos</a>: 3143 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-282-0357</li>
<li><a href="https://www.salylimonstl.com/">Sal y Limon</a>: 1221 Strassner, Brentwood, 314-282-0022</li>
<li><a href="https://www.retreatgastropub.com/">Retreat Gastropub</a>: 6 N. Sarah, Central West End, 314-261-4497</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ivytartines.com/">Ivy Cafe</a>: 14-A N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377  </li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlgrace.com/">Grace Meat + Three</a>: 4270 Manchester, The Grove, 314-533-2700.</li>
<li><a href="https://biggreenegg.com/">Big Green Egg</a></li>
<li><a href="https://buttonwoodfarms.com/">Buttonwood Farm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bolyardsmeat.com/">Bolyard's Meat &amp; Provisions</a>: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-256</li>
<li><a href="https://www.smokehousemarket.com/">Smokehouse Market</a>: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kenricks.com/">Kenrick's Meats &amp; Catering</a>: 4324 Weber, Affton, 314-631-2440</li>
<li><a href="https://www.todayattruffles.com/">Truffles Butchery</a>: 9202 Clayton, Ladue, 314-567-9100</li>
</ul>
Missouri Wineries recommended for off-season visits:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wildsun.com/">Wild Sun Winery</a>, Hillsboro</li>
<li><a href="https://www.blumenhof.com/">Blumenhof Winery</a>, Dutzow</li>
<li><a href="https://www.noboleisvineyards.com/">Noboleis Vineyards</a>, Augusta</li>
<li><a href="https://stonehillwinery.com/">Stone Hill Winery</a>, Hermann</li>
<li><a href="https://adampuchtawine.com/">Adam Puchta Winery</a>, Hermann</li>
<li><a href="https://chaumette.com/">Chaumette Vineyards &amp; Winery</a>, Ste. Genevieve</li>
</ul>
Specific Missouri Wine Recomendations:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stonehillwinery.com/">Stone Hill Winery</a>, Hermann</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stjameswinery.com/">St. James Winery</a>, St. James</li>
<li><a href="https://www.augustawinery.com/">Augusta Winery</a>, Augusta</li>
<li><a href="https://chaumette.com/">Chaumette Vineyards &amp; Winery</a>, Ste. Genevieve</li>
<li><a href="https://www.edg-clif.com/">Edg-Clif Vineyard</a>, Potosi</li>
<li><a href="https://www.defianceridgevineyards.com/">Defiance Ridge Vineyards</a>, Defiance</li>
<li><a href="https://mathanyvineyards.com/">Mathany Family Vineyards</a>, Brumley</li>
<li><a href="https://cavevineyard.com/">Cave Vineyard</a>, Ste. Genevieve</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dalehollowwinery.com/">Dale Hollow Winery</a>, Stover</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pirtlewinery.com/">Pirtle Winery</a>, Weston</li>
</ul>

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