What makes a restaurant sexy? Co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr have some thoughts, as well as their picks for the spiciest spots in St. Louis. Recorded by candlelight and over a bottle of wine, George and Cheryl uncover some hidden gems and perennial favorites, and touch on a few interesting tidbits that will help you heat up your Valentine’s Day, including:
The difference between a romantic restaurant and a sexy restaurant
A certain restaurant table that might be the most coveted couples spot in town
The well-known bar that is so sultry, it has a “no hanky-panky” policy printed on its menu

If you’re looking to turn up the heat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and supported by Violet's at The Train Shed. The Rep presents Lynn Nottage's Clyde’s (February 5–March 2), a five-time Tony Award-nominated play. Set in a truck stop sandwich shop, Clyde’s follows formerly incarcerated kitchen workers on their quest for redemption and the perfect sandwich. For tickets, visit repstl.org.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Zanti’s Deli: 181 Concord Plaza, Sappington, 314-270-3175
Pete’s Italian Baking Company: 1711 Hereford, Ellendale, 314-282-0288
Roberto’s Trattoria: 145 Concord Plaza, Sappington, 314-842-9998
Roberto’s at Tesson Ridge 
Noto: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-244-0874
Bistro La Floraison: 7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880
Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton
Esca: 5095 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-365-2686
Idol Wolf: 1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360
The Bellwether: 1419 Carroll, Soulard, 314-380-3086
Wright’s Tavern: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466
Basso: 7036 Clayton Ave, The Hill, 314-932-7820
Basso at Westport 
Baileys’ Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square,
akar: 7641 Wydown, Clayton, 314-553-9914
None of the Above: 3730 Foundry Way, The Grove, 314-656-6682
Bullock Room at Planter’s House: 1000 Mississippi, Soulard, 314-696-2603
Brass Bar at Brasserie: 4584 Laclede, Central West End, 314-361-1200

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:
A Valentine's Day guide to St. Louis restaurants
Best chocolate shops in St. Louis
More episode of Arch Eats

What makes a restaurant sexy?&nbsp;Co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr have some thoughts, as well as their picks for the spiciest spots in St. Louis. Recorded by candlelight and over a bottle of wine, George and Cheryl uncover some hidden gems and perennial favorites, and touch on a few interesting tidbits that will help you heat up your Valentine&rsquo;s Day, including:
<ul>
<li>The difference between a romantic restaurant and a sexy restaurant</li>
<li>A certain restaurant table that might be the most coveted couples spot in town</li>
<li>The well-known bar that is so sultry, it has a &ldquo;no hanky-panky&rdquo; policy printed on its menu</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re looking to turn up the heat, this is an episode you won&rsquo;t want to miss.&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.repstl.org/events/detail/clydes" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis)">The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trainshed-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Violet's at The Train Shed)">Violet's at The Train Shed</a>.&nbsp;The Rep presents Lynn Nottage's&nbsp;Clyde&rsquo;s&nbsp;(February 5&ndash;March 2), a five-time Tony Award-nominated play. Set in a truck stop sandwich shop, Clyde&rsquo;s follows formerly incarcerated kitchen workers on their quest for redemption and the perfect sandwich. For tickets, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.repstl.org/events/detail/clydes" aria-label="Link opens in new window (repstl.org)">repstl.org</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://zantisdeli.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Zanti&rsquo;s Deli:)">Zanti&rsquo;s Deli:</a>&nbsp;181 Concord Plaza, Sappington, 314-270-3175</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/petesitalianbakingco/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Pete&rsquo;s Italian Baking Company:)">Pete&rsquo;s Italian Baking Company:</a>&nbsp;1711 Hereford, Ellendale, 314-282-0288</li>
<li><a href="https://robertosstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Roberto&rsquo;s Trattoria:)">Roberto&rsquo;s Trattoria:</a>&nbsp;145 Concord Plaza, Sappington, 314-842-9998</li>
<li>Roberto&rsquo;s at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tessonridge.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Tesson Ridge&nbsp;)">Tesson Ridge&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.notopizza.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Noto:)">Noto:</a>&nbsp;5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-244-0874</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bistrolafloraison.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bistro La Floraison:)">Bistro La Floraison:</a>&nbsp;7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880</li>
<li><a href="https://bengelina.com/bar-moro" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bar Moro:)">Bar Moro:</a>&nbsp;7610 Wydown, Clayton</li>
<li><a href="https://bengelina.com/esca" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Esca:)">Esca:</a>&nbsp;5095 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-365-2686</li>
<li><a href="https://idolwolfstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Idol Wolf:)">Idol Wolf:</a>&nbsp;1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thebellwetherstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Bellwether:)">The Bellwether:</a>&nbsp;1419 Carroll, Soulard, 314-380-3086</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wrightswydown.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Wright&rsquo;s Tavern:)">Wright&rsquo;s Tavern:</a>&nbsp;7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466</li>
<li><a href="https://www.basso-stl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Basso:)">Basso:</a>&nbsp;7036 Clayton Ave, The Hill, 314-932-7820</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/MKueiNcTwxcePc8TVxa6s4nRczL7If8KzS1LJzdA6pFy5wF7QK4Wb6HHLmSbckQE/++/dining/basso-on-the-plaza-debuting-in-may/">Basso at Westport</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.baileyschocolatebar.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Baileys&rsquo; Chocolate Bar:)">Baileys&rsquo; Chocolate Bar:</a>&nbsp;1915 Park, Lafayette Square,</li>
<li><a href="https://akarstl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (akar:)">akar:</a>&nbsp;7641 Wydown, Clayton, 314-553-9914</li>
<li><a href="https://www.notastl.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (None of the Above:)">None of the Above:</a>&nbsp;3730 Foundry Way, The Grove, 314-656-6682</li>
<li><a href="https://www.plantershousestl.com/private-parties" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Bullock Room at Planter&rsquo;s House:)">Bullock Room at Planter&rsquo;s House:</a>&nbsp;1000 Mississippi, Soulard, 314-696-2603</li>
<li><a href="https://brasseriebyniche.com/brassbar" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Brass Bar at Brasserie:)">Brass Bar at Brasserie:</a>&nbsp;4584 Laclede, Central West End, 314-361-1200</li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;articles:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/MKueiNcTwxcePc8TVxa6s4nRczL7If8KzS1LJzdA6pFy5wF7QK4Wb6HHLmSbckQE/++/dining/valentines-day-specials-st-louis/">A Valentine's Day guide to St. Louis restaurants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/MKueiNcTwxcePc8TVxa6s4nRczL7If8KzS1LJzdA6pFy5wF7QK4Wb6HHLmSbckQE/++/dining/best-chocolate-shops-in-st-louis/">Best chocolate shops in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/MKueiNcTwxcePc8TVxa6s4nRczL7If8KzS1LJzdA6pFy5wF7QK4Wb6HHLmSbckQE/++/podcasts/arch-eats">More episode of&nbsp;Arch Eats</a></li>
</ul>

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.