What will the St. Louis dining scene look like in 2026? In this episode of Arch Eats, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dust off their crystal balls to predict what, how, and where people will be dining this year. From multi-concept spaces and affordable tasting experiences to soup flights and Ozempic menus, they’re dishing on the dining scene’s next big things and also share what trends they think are on the way out—or should be. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Missouri History Museum and supported by City of Maplewood. On February 13, the Missouri History Museum hosts the Great Big T-Rav Remix—an after-hours party where local chefs reimagine toasted ravioli in unexpected ways. Don’t miss this party! Get tickets now.

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What will the St. Louis dining scene look like in 2026? In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/">Arch Eats</a>, co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dust off their crystal balls to predict what, how, and where people will be dining this year. From multi-concept spaces and affordable tasting experiences to soup flights and Ozempic menus, they&rsquo;re dishing on the dining scene&rsquo;s next big things and also share what trends they think are on the way out&mdash;or should be. Listen and follow&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://mohistory.org/events/t-rav">Missouri History Museum</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="http://maplewoodmo.gov/">City of Maplewood</a>.&nbsp;On February 13, the Missouri History Museum hosts the Great Big T-Rav Remix&mdash;an after-hours party where local chefs reimagine toasted ravioli in unexpected ways. Don&rsquo;t miss this party!&nbsp;<a href="https://mohistory.org/events/t-rav">Get tickets now.</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!
Want more?&nbsp;Check out all of&nbsp;St. Louis Magazine&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/">podcasts</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">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>.
You may also enjoy these&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;articles:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/">More episodes of&nbsp;Arch Eats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/hamishe-bahrami-returns-bringing-cafe-natashas-persian-classics-to-the-gin-room/">The most anticipated restaurants in metro St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/dining-predictions-st-louis/">10 St. Louis dining trends to watch in 2026</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.