It’s peak produce season in St. Louis, and George and Cheryl have been busy scouring the area’s farmers markets for the perfect tomatoes, peaches, and sweet corn. Along the way, they’ve come across some hidden gems that make these markets some of the spots to enjoy the region’s culinary bounty—and they’re letting you in on the secret. From a must-visit new pastry stand at Tower Grove to one of the best condiments in the bi-state area at Lake St. Louis, this episode will give you your ultimate farmers market shopping guide to make this your most delicious summer ever.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Balkan Treat Box, 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700
Madrina, 101 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-1976
White Castle, multiple locations & phone numbers.
Kirkwood Farmers’ Market, 150 E Argonne, Downtown Kirkwood, 314-984-9496
Stonie’s Sausage Shop, 1507 Edgemont, Perryville, 573-547-2540
Buttonwood Farms 
Odelehr Farm Baked Goods, 7127 Illinois River, Brussels IL, 618-883-2265
Tropical Moose, located in Kirkwood Farmers Market & Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood, 314-570-6517
Ferguson Farmers’ Market, 501 S Florissant, Ferguson, 314-521-4661
MO Flourishing Fungi, 160 Saint Benedict, Florissant, 314-626-4189
Bluefield Kitchen, pickup location varies, North County, 314-606-4331
Hotplate, online food business platform.
Market Wagon, online farmers market.
Earthdance Organic Farm, 233 S Dade, Ferguson, 314-521-1006
Lake St. Louis Farmers’ Market, 20 Meadows Circle, Lake St. Louis, 636-352-6716
Luna Maki, 636-344-0498
Capulí Cakery, no storefront address, 314-546-0847
Wildwood Farmers’ Market, 221 Plaza, Wildwood, 636-458-0440
NHB Knifeworks, no address or phone.
Angel’s Fruits, no storefront address, 314-624-9199
Boulevard Farmers’ Market, 1 Blvd Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, no phone.
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, 4257 Northeast, Tower Grove, no phone.
Klondike Bison, 2207 Lynch, 314-773-6779
Skáld Bakery, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.
Comet Bakery, 640 W Woodbine, Kirkwood, no phone.
Estella’s Frescas, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.
Fourth City Barbecue, looking for a new home, can be found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), 314-669-6505
Wheelhouse Fish  Co., found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.
Dang Good Produce, 15795 State Hwy W, Bourbon, 573-732-3276
Food with Yoo, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.
Farm Spirit, 2710 Locust (inside Bluejay Brewing Co.), no phone.
Ivan’s Fig Farm, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), no phone.
Grand Army Farm, found at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market (4257 Northeast), 314-302-7454
Urban Buds, 4736 Tennessee, Dutchtown, 314-399-8377
Iron Hill Farm, 3253 Iron Hill, Union, no phone.
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, 20 year anniversary, August 30, 4257 Northeast, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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It&rsquo;s peak produce season in St. Louis, and George and Cheryl have been busy scouring the area&rsquo;s farmers markets for the perfect tomatoes, peaches, and sweet corn. Along the way, they&rsquo;ve come across some hidden gems that make these markets some of the spots to enjoy the region&rsquo;s culinary bounty&mdash;and they&rsquo;re letting you in on the secret. From a must-visit new pastry stand at Tower Grove to one of the best condiments in the bi-state area at Lake St. Louis, this episode will give you your ultimate farmers market shopping guide to make this your most delicious summer ever.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://cardinalsnation.com/">Cardinals Nation</a>.&nbsp;Make your game day unforgettable at Cardinals Nation Restaurant &amp; Bar&mdash;just steps from Busch Stadium!&nbsp;<a href="http://cardinalsnation.com/">Book your table.</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.balkantreatbox.com/">Balkan Treat Box</a>, 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700 <a href="https://www.madrinastl.com/">Madrina</a>, 101 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-1976 <a href="https://www.whitecastle.com/">White Castle</a>, multiple locations &amp; phone numbers. <a href="https://www.downtownkirkwood.com/farmers-market/">Kirkwood Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 150 E Argonne, Downtown Kirkwood, 314-984-9496 <a href="https://www.shopstonies.com/">Stonie&rsquo;s Sausage Shop</a>, 1507 Edgemont, Perryville, 573-547-2540 <a href="https://www.buttonwoodfarms.com/">Buttonwood Farms</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OdelehrsMarket/">Odelehr Farm Baked Goods</a>, 7127 Illinois River, Brussels IL, 618-883-2265 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TropicalMooseShavedIce/">Tropical Moose</a>, located in Kirkwood Farmers Market &amp; Kirkwood Park, Kirkwood, 314-570-6517 <a href="https://fergusonfarmersmarket.com/">Ferguson Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 501 S Florissant, Ferguson, 314-521-4661 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/MO-Flourishing-Fungi/61559032768690/">MO Flourishing Fungi</a>, 160 Saint Benedict, Florissant, 314-626-4189 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Bluefield-Kitchen-100064021741143/">Bluefield Kitchen</a>, pickup location varies, North County, 314-606-4331 <a href="https://www.hotplate.com/#">Hotplate</a>, online food business platform. <a href="https://marketwagon.com/?url=referred&amp;utm_as_data_source=true&amp;utm_source=google_ads&amp;utm_campaign=Market-Wagon&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21581728984&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqgN0FWViNdP_QWyjzWbnB-M07GGc&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwkbzEBhAVEiwA4V-yqt9oDHyiNAp494jUCKKNV_S1XPj8DyuItXJWjksWEYBpFEa2wnSRnxoCmFEQAvD_BwE">Market Wagon</a>, online farmers market. <a href="https://earthdancefarms.org/about/">Earthdance Organic Farm</a>, 233 S Dade, Ferguson, 314-521-1006 <a href="https://www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com/">Lake St. Louis Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 20 Meadows Circle, Lake St. Louis, 636-352-6716 <a href="https://lunamaki.com/">Luna Maki</a>, 636-344-0498 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapuliCakes/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#">Capul&iacute; Cakery</a>, no storefront address, 314-546-0847 <a href="https://www.cityofwildwood.com/180/Farmers-Market">Wildwood Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 221 Plaza, Wildwood, 636-458-0440 <a href="https://www.nhbknifeworks.com/">NHB Knifeworks</a>, no address or phone. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelsfruits1/">Angel&rsquo;s Fruits</a>, no storefront address, 314-624-9199 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Boulevard-Farmers-Market-100083467836104/">Boulevard Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 1 Blvd Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, no phone. <a href="https://tgfarmersmarket.com/">Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 4257 Northeast, Tower Grove, no phone. <a href="https://klondikebison.com/">Klondike Bison</a>, 2207 Lynch, 314-773-6779 <a href="https://www.skaldbakery.com/">Sk&aacute;ld Bakery</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.cometstl.com/comet-bakery">Comet Bakery</a>, 640 W Woodbine, Kirkwood, no phone. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/estelasfrscas/">Estella&rsquo;s Frescas</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.fourthcitybbq.com/">Fourth City Barbecue</a>, looking for a new home, can be found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), 314-669-6505 <a href="https://www.wheelhousefishco.com/">Wheelhouse Fish&nbsp; Co.</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/danggoodproduce/">Dang Good Produce</a>, 15795 State Hwy W, Bourbon, 573-732-3276 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodwithyoo/?hl=en">Food with Yoo</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.farmspiritstl.com/">Farm Spirit</a>, 2710 Locust (inside Bluejay Brewing Co.), no phone. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Ivans-Organic-Fig-Farm-100057303976519/">Ivan&rsquo;s Fig Farm</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), no phone. <a href="https://www.grandarmyfarm.com/">Grand Army Farm</a>, found at Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market (4257 Northeast), 314-302-7454 <a href="https://www.citygrownflowers.com/">Urban Buds</a>, 4736 Tennessee, Dutchtown, 314-399-8377 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ironhillfarm/">Iron Hill Farm</a>, 3253 Iron Hill, Union, no phone. <a href="https://tgfarmersmarket.com/">Tower Grove Farmers&rsquo; Market</a>, 20 year anniversary, August 30, 4257 Northeast, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You may also enjoy these articles from&nbsp;SLM: <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/">More episodes of&nbsp;Arch Eats</a> <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-47/">Essential summer dishes in St. Louis </a><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/st-louis-farmers-markets-guide/">Guide to farmers&rsquo; markets in St. Louis</a>

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