Everyone has their favorite spots for ribs or pulled pork or brisket, but where do you go when you get a hankering for something a little more unusual? On this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr search St. Louis smokehouses for their most unique dishes—everything from Jamaican-inspired chicken to a vegan specialty that can fool even the most avowed carnivore. Tune in to hear about their mouthwatering finds. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode of Arch Eats is sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and supported by South Grand. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis celebrates its 50th festival season this May and June with four vibrant new productions. With pre-show picnics and post-show cocktail parties, a night at the opera is truly a feast for all your senses. Learn more.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Wonton King, 8116 Olive, U City, 314-567-9997.
Piccadilly at Manhattan, 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016.
Studio STL_unusual BBQ , TV air date May 19, 2025
Adam’s Smokehouse, 2819 Watson, Clifton Heights, 314-875-9890.
Dalie’s Smokehouse, 2951 Dougherty Ferry, Valley Park, 636-529-8198.
Duke’s BBQ Shack, 100 Ash, Wentzville, 636-856-9227.
Mi Hungry BBQ & Jamaican Cuisine, 8660 St. Charles Rock, Overland, 314-427-3368.
A Touch of Texas BBQ, 3559 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-405-8850.
The Shaved Duck, 2900 Virginia, Tower Grove East, 314-806-0688.
BEAST Craft BBQ Co., 20 S. Belt, Belleville, 618-257-9000 + two other locations.
C&K Barbecue, 4390 Jennings Sta., Goodfellow Terrace, 314-385-8100.
Roper’s Ribs, 6929 W.Florissant, O’Fallon, 314-381-6200.
Sister Cities Cajun, 3550 S. Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447.
Gobble Stop Smokehouse, 1227 Castillon Arcade Plz., Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586.
O’B Que’s, 158 Long, Chesterfield, 636-778-9675.

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Everyone has their favorite spots for ribs or pulled pork or brisket, but where do you go when you get a hankering for something a little more unusual? On this episode of&nbsp;Arch Eats, hosts&nbsp;<a href="http://stlmag.com/author/george-mahe">George Mahe</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://stlmag.com/author/cheryl-baehr">Cheryl Baehr</a>&nbsp;search St. Louis smokehouses for their most unique dishes&mdash;everything from Jamaican-inspired chicken to a vegan specialty that can fool even the most avowed carnivore. Tune in to hear about their mouthwatering finds. 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 of Arch Eats is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://opera-stl.org/">Opera Theatre of Saint Louis</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="http://southgrand.org/events">South Grand</a>.&nbsp;Opera Theatre of Saint Louis celebrates its 50th festival season this May and June with four vibrant new productions. With pre-show picnics and post-show cocktail parties, a night at the opera is truly a feast for all your senses.&nbsp;<a href="https://opera-stl.org/">Learn more.</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:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://asianfoodstl.com/">Wonton King</a>, 8116 Olive, U City, 314-567-9997.</li>
<li><a href="https://thepiccadilly.com/">Piccadilly at Manhattan</a>, 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016.</li>
<li><a href="https://fox2now.com/studiostl/food-and-drink/st-louis-magazine-editor-george-mahe-shares-where-to-get-some-of-the-best-bbq-in-the-are/">Studio STL_unusual BBQ</a>&nbsp;, TV air date May 19, 2025</li>
<li><a href="https://www.adamssmokehouse.com/">Adam&rsquo;s Smokehouse</a>, 2819 Watson, Clifton Heights, 314-875-9890.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.daliessmokehouse.com/">Dalie&rsquo;s Smokehouse</a>, 2951 Dougherty Ferry, Valley Park, 636-529-8198.</li>
<li><a href="https://dukesbbqshack.com/">Duke&rsquo;s BBQ Shack</a>, 100 Ash, Wentzville, 636-856-9227.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.mihungrybbqjamaicacuisine.com/">Mi Hungry BBQ &amp; Jamaican Cuisine</a>, 8660 St. Charles Rock, Overland, 314-427-3368.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559121496733">A Touch of Texas BBQ</a>, 3559 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-405-8850.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theshavedduck.com/">The Shaved Duck</a>, 2900 Virginia, Tower Grove East, 314-806-0688.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.beastcraftbbq.com/">BEAST Craft BBQ Co.</a>, 20 S. Belt, Belleville, 618-257-9000 + two other locations.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ckbbqstl.com/">C&amp;K Barbecue</a>, 4390 Jennings Sta., Goodfellow Terrace, 314-385-8100.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ropersribs.com/">Roper&rsquo;s Ribs</a>, 6929 W.Florissant, O&rsquo;Fallon, 314-381-6200.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sistercitiescajun.com/">Sister Cities Cajun</a>, 3550 S. Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447.</li>
<li><a href="https://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/">Gobble Stop Smokehouse</a>, 1227 Castillon Arcade Plz., Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.obques.com/">O&rsquo;B Que&rsquo;s</a>, 158 Long, Chesterfield, 636-778-9675.</li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;articles:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/">More episode of&nbsp;Arch Eats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-17/">&lsquo;Arch Eats&rsquo; Podcast: Best BBQ in St. Louis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/best-bbq/"></a><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/best-bbq/">The best BBQ in St. Louis</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.